THE Podcast: Ohio State Football News

Absolutely love The Podcast. Nothing happens in Ohio State football that Austin Ward doesn't know first. Bill is insanely smart when it comes to Xs and Os. And Birm and Doug always know exactly what you are thinking and feeling as a Buckeye fan. Absolutely worth the subscription for Buckeye nation. A+++

I listen to countless Ohio State podcasts like many others, but this one is one of the best without a doubt, specifically Kings of Columbus with Bill and Doug is my favorite one. The knowledge those guys have without being too biased is great I can actually come away smarter without thinking I’m a homer (lol) there other show called Sunday sound off is also a great one!

All these guys are great and actually know what they’re talking about. They give great insight on the buckeyes and keep it real while not being homers at the same time. Particularly Kings of Columbus is my favorite show. Doug Lesmerises is pure gold! Dude is hilarious!

Love these guys, they’re the best in the biz. They provide excellent content, analysis, and context for what’s going on with the Buckeyes & in college football. As a Columbus native & lifelong Buckeyes fan, I really appreciate that these guys aren’t homers & they tell it like it is. Also, they each come with their own strengths, expertise, and styles that meld really well together. This is my favorite podcast out there.

I continue to be stunned by listening to this podcast after the debacle against Michigan. There’s a strong argument to be made that Austin, Birm, and Bill are the best members of the Ohio State “beat”. The lack of accountability to hold the players and coaching staff to the expectations they have set for themselves is very frustrating. To hear 66% of this group talk up Justin Frye was laughable at best or was a provided talking point by the university at worst. Doug does a very good job reminding the listeners that he works for the fans. Might be time for a good reminder for the rest of the crew.

In my opinion, this crew is the best overall on the Buckeye beat. Birm is the best at recruiting, hands down. I tune in for most things but my biggest draw is Doug. Here are some thoughts. 1. Doug needs to be paid more and featured more daily. Bill is fantastic, but not a stand alone, and I am extremely disappointed that there is no post-game reaction from Doug on either Saturday or Sunday. 2. I’m not here for Kings of the North and don’t want to hear excuses about it being too much work to do both shows. 3. Austin is the weakest link of the team. 4. Doug and Birm are your biggest assets and you need to lean into that.