Episodes
David Hale of ESPN joined Lauren to break down Week 3 and his love of Pittsburgh. Also, they wonder if Duke is broken and if NC State is good or we just have lowered expectations. Plus, more ACC football action! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode.
Published 09/26/20
Mark Ennis from 93.9 in Louisville joined Brownlow to break down Miami’s upcoming trip to Louisville. They also get into discussions about newly-lovable Dave Doeren, games getting canceled, things looking bleak at Syracuse, Pitt being eternally unpredictable, and more. Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode!
Published 09/18/20
Cam Underwood of SB Nation's State of the U joins Brownlow to talk about Miami’s solid Week 1 win over UAB, cautious optimism about the Canes, and what new quarterback D’Eriq King brings to Miami. Also, they break down the rest of the ACC's Week 1 matchups. Be sure to subscribe and review everywhere you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 09/11/20
FOIA Man Matt Brown of Extra Points joined Brownlow to talk about The Intercollegiate’s article about team rulebooks and Matt’s story about the America East letting athletes lead the way. They also looked at what’s possible for the Big Ten in terms of if they could start early and the mess the rumor mill has become.
Published 09/04/20
Vashti Hurt of Carolina Blitz joined Brownlow to talk about athletes trying to use their power to make change, the struggles of being a minority in the media room, the prospects of a football and basketball season and what it’ll be like to cover. Rate and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Published 08/28/20
Queen newsbreaker Nicole Auerbach joins Lauren Brownlow to talk about the Big Ten’s seeming about-face, disgruntled parents and the complications that lie ahead as some leagues prepare to play on. Subscribe today to make sure you never miss an episode!
Published 08/21/20
Lauren welcomes back SB Nation's Caroline Darney to discuss the latest in the college football world including the Big Ten and Pac-12 canceling the season, the ACC, SEC, and Big 12 pushing forward, and why there's plenty of blame to go around for all the confusion. Plus, they chat about the possibility of a bubble for college basketball season. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 08/14/20
Brownlow is joined by Jonas Pope, the new NC State beatwriter for the News and Observer. They talk Dave Doeren being misunderstood, ACC schools keeping Liberty on the schedule for some reason, Steve Addazio not being a dude and more. 
Published 08/07/20
Grace Raynor of The Athletic joins Brownlow to talk about what Clemson has been up to, Dabo’s radio silence, the ACC schedule getting them excited and the magic that is the Coastal.  Note: this was recorded before the big Pac-12 news over the weekend! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode.
Published 08/03/20
Alex Kirshner, one of the authors of The Sinful Seven, joins Brownlow to talk about the book and the real-life way schools like BC, Virginia and Virginia Tech contributed to its non-fiction elements. They also talk the real-life chance Notre Dame plays in an ACC title game and NC State’s historically unfair treatment at the hands of the NCAA. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 07/24/20
Our producer extraordinaire, Konata Edwards, joins Lauren this week in an homage to the Shutdown Fullcast as they discuss listener suggested stories about the biggest lies that they believed as a kid (or ones that they told their own children). Do carrots make your eyesight better? Did you write that well known joke? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss an episode.
Published 07/17/20
Caroline Darney of SB Nation joins Lauren to discuss the latest updates to ACC fall sports, potential conference matchups, and more! Plus, Lauren's son Alex tells us all about his quarantined 4th birthday party. Subscribe where you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 07/10/20
David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins Lauren Brownlow to talk about John Swofford’s retirement, his legacy, and who his successor might be. Plus, they talk about what the bad COVID trends might mean for college football. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!
Published 06/26/20
Jonas Pope from the Raleigh News and Observer to talk about the potential impact of ACC schools not just playing HBCUs but going to the HBCUs, the uptick in COVID cases as football players return, his story with Jon Alexander on the perspective of parents of Black athletes and the Duke’s Mayonnaise Bowl replacing the Belk Bowl. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 06/19/20
Matt Connolly of The State joins Lauren to talk about the long week Dabo and Clemson Football had. Plus, Will Muschamp's growth, Iowa Football's issues, and more. Be sure to subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 06/12/20
Lauren is joined by Jasmyn Fritz of the Sports Shop radio show out of Raleigh to discuss the intersection of race, sports, and media as the protests over systemic racism and police brutality go on across the nation. Plus, Lauren and Jasmyn discuss the impact of current events on the sports world, including interactions between FSU Coach Mike Norvell and player Marvin Wilson. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.
Published 06/05/20
Lauren Brownlow is joined by Quierra Luck, SI’s Heels Maven, to talk about Ty Lawson’s comments on Roy Williams and how a return to campus might look for all the athletes. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
Published 05/29/20
Caroline Darney of SB Nation and Streaking the Lawn joins Lauren to discuss Dabo Swinney's attempt at TikTok (spoiler: it's bad), UNC football recruiting, and more. Plus, they discuss the teams they picked for the Tony Bennett era Virginia draft. Be sure to subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
Published 05/22/20
Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) of Stadium joins Brownlow to break down the state of the ACC, UNC’s hot recruiting and what’s going on with the programs that are supposed to be good? Plus, they get into what obstacles that life under quarantine is likely giving athletes who have to train and eat a certain way. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 05/15/20
Brownlow is joined by Mike Rutherford of Card Chronicle, who breaks down Louisville’s Notice of Allegations and the [checks notes]....Kentucky-Wake feud?  Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts to make sure that you don't miss an episode!
Published 05/08/20
Brownlow is joined by Conor O’Neill from the Winston-Salem Journal to break down the firing of Danny Manning, Wake trying to get out of the buyout, and what Wake can expect from Steve Forbes. They also food shame Lauren’s husband. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!
Published 05/01/20
SB Nation's Caroline Darney joins Lauren to discuss the first rounds of the NFL Draft, including the heartwarming (and breaking) player stories, the first virtual draft, and SEC bias. Plus, they talk about the new NIL moves by the NCAA that could lead to players getting the bag (legally). Make sure you subscribe, rate, and review everywhere you get your podcasts!
Published 04/24/20
Brendan Marks of The Athletic joins Lauren Brownlow to talk isolation sads, the latest with Duke, disagreement among ACC football coaches, and what the recent G-League signings really mean. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss an episode.
Published 04/17/20
Lauren Brownlow is joined by ACC expert David Hale to talk about Dabo’s comments and what college football might look like. Plus, life under quarantine with toddlers. Subscribe today to make sure you never miss an episode!
Published 04/10/20
Lauren Brownlow is joined by Grace Raynor of The Athletic who updates everyone on all things Clemson. Plus she talks about her piece where she got a real NBA scout to break down Space Jam. And Tiger King talk with spoilers at the end. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Published 04/04/20