The Next Round

The Next Round

The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown & Lance Taylor is your daily destination for the latest in college football, the SEC, the NFL, and everything in between. This unfiltered sports podcast delivers bold takes, expert analysis, and candid conversations with the biggest names in sports. Whether you're looking for SEC football insights, college football predictions, or the latest on the NFL, The Next Round is where passionate fans and smart sports talk collide. Hosted by seasoned radio vets, Dunaway, Brown & LT bring decades of experience, humor, and deep insider access to every episode. Perfect for fans of: SEC Sports Podcasts College Football Shows Daily Sports News & Analysis NFL Talk & Betting Insights Sports Personalities & Athlete Interviews Regular segments include: Game previews & post-game breakdowns Picks, predictions & betting content Interviews with coaches, players & analysts Listener Q&A & pop culture crossover topics Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Watch us LIVE on YouTube every day from 9:00am-noon Subscribe now and never miss The Next Round of sports talk. Visit our website, read our blog and watch us live at nextroundlive.com

Episodes

TNR 5/12/26 - Hour 3 | ACC Spring Meetings & Ole Miss AD CLAPS BACK!

May 12, 2026 • 55 mins
Lane Kiffin was as unfiltered as ever in a Vanity Fair interview but did the LSU Tigers coach go too far this time? Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is going scorched Earth on the state of college football. Everyone from the Ole Miss Rebels to the Cal Bears are in his crosshairs. ACC Spring Meetings are underway and, like any major conference meeting, there are headlines: A feud with Notre Dame & Dabo Swinney on...
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Last Call | Alabama’s 8.5 Win Total Is INSULTING? Jake Coker Reacts

May 12, 2026 • 49 mins
Jake Coker and Mick Gillespie are back with a wild mix of college football talk, competitive eating stories, NIL drama and celebrity encounters. Mick shares the unbelievable story of officiating a bologna-eating contest where Joey Chestnut crushed 16 pounds of bologna in eight minutes to set a new world record. The guys also revisit Chestnut’s rivalry with Kobayashi, including Joey’s dominant 83-66 win in their 2024 Netflix show...
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TNR 5/12/26 - Hour 2 | NFL Kickers Are Getting PAID & Lane Kiffin Blowback

May 12, 2026 • 58 mins
Outkick.com founder Clay Travis joins the show to talk Lane Kiffin's comments Lane Kiffin was as unfiltered as ever in a Vanity Fair interview but did the LSU Tigers coach go too far this time? Amari Allen measurements NFL kickers getting PAID PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/...
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TNR 4/12/26 - Hour 1 | Did Lane Kiffin Go TOO FAR on Ole Miss? Steve Sarkisian Goes SCORCHED EARTH

May 12, 2026 • 61 mins
Lane Kiffin was as unfiltered as ever in a Vanity Fair interview but did the LSU Tigers coach go too far this time? Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is going scorched Earth on the state of college football. Everyone from the Ole Miss Rebels to the Cal Bears are in his crosshairs. College Football kickoff times and TV announcements Steve Sarkisian on College Football Playoff selection PLUS, Tyler's View...
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TNR 5/11/26 - Hour 3 | Which $10MM Coaches Earn It?

May 11, 2026 • 57 mins
No longer does $10,000,000 get you in the top 10 of coaching salaries, who in the top ten is earning their tens of millions? The latest CBS NBA Mock Draft has LaBaron Philon going 13th to the Miami Heat and Amari Allen going 27th to the Boston Celtics. Great news for the former Alabama Basketball guard but what does it mean for Allen? CBS Sports looks at the season defining games for these contenders: Texas Longhorns, Ohi...
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TNR 5/11/26 - Hour 2 | Remembering Atlanta Braves Legend Bobby Cox

May 11, 2026 • 50 mins
ESPN's Buster Olney on the passing of Atlanta Braves legend Bobby Cox Legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away over the weekend. This comes on the heels of the passing of Ted Turner. We discuss the impact of Cox and the most important Braves figures of all-time. Which fanbase did Brooks' graphic anger? PLUS, our daily 4 Downs SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOT...
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TNR 5/11/26 - Hour 1 | SEASON-DEFINING College Football Games!

May 11, 2026 • 69 mins
We have some NFL schedule news. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will play the first Sunday night of the NFL season. CBS Sports looks at the season defining games for these contenders: Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Indiana Hoosiers, Miami Hurricanes, Texas A&M Aggies, LSU Tigers, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas Tech Red Raiders, USC Trojans, Ole Miss Rebels and A...
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TNR 5/8/26 - Hour 3 | CFB Post-Spring Top 25s from Joel Klatt & Josh Pate!

May 8, 2026 • 52 mins
Josh Pate and FOX Sports Analyst Joel Klatt have their post spring Top 25s, we react. Brad Crawford's bowl projections We have one reason to be hopeful for every NFL fan base. PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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TNR 5/8/26 - Hour 2 | Worse Postseason: College Basketball or College Football?

May 8, 2026 • 49 mins
Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas CBS Sports has their post-spring bowl projections, who is happy, who is sad? Worse Postseason: March Madness at 76 or CFB Payoff at 24? The Lakers are complaining about foul calls, or the lack of foul calls and JJ Reddick makes a bold claim. Do they have an argument? PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextround...
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TNR 5/8/26 - Hour 1 | Best Future College Football OOC Games

May 8, 2026 • 65 mins
What are the best remaining Out of Conference Games in the Future? Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Ohio State and Notre Dame are doing work. NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams Mark Pope addresses Big Blue Nation (again) Discussions on the supposed alien files released by the Pentagon PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ...
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TNR 5/7/26 - Hour 3 | Alabama KEEPING Ohio State Series & Ted Turner Got Braves TV RIGHT!

May 7, 2026 • 45 mins
Breaking News: Alabama keeping home-and-home series with Ohio State We react to CBS Sports’ post-spring bowl projections, discuss Matt Campbell’s brief NFL flirtation, and explain what Ted Turner got right that the NFL embraced — but Major League Baseball refused to learn from. Mark Pope responds to critics PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR...
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TNR 5/7/26 - Hour 2 | BEST CFB Coaches v. Top 25

May 7, 2026 • 71 mins
Birmingham Stallions QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson joins the show We also dive into the best current college football coaches against Top 25 opponents, including why Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has such an impressive winning percentage but a few puzzling losses. Plus, we look at Oregon head coach Dan Lanning’s ranked-game résumé and what it says about the Ducks’ championship ceiling. The Players Era T...
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TNR 5/7/26 - Hour 1 | Who Are LEGIT College Football #1 Teams?

May 7, 2026 • 58 mins
Which college football teams could you make a compelling argument could start the season at #1 in the nation? Obvious choices would include The Indiana Hoosiers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame Fighting Irish but how deep does the list go? We react to CBS Sports’ post-spring bowl projections and discuss Matt Campbell’s brief NFL flirtation SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLi...
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CFP Expansion: Who Wants 24 Teams (and Who Doesn’t)? | Matt Hayes Talks College Football on TNR

May 7, 2026 • 14 mins
Get ready for a deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping the future of college football as USA Today’s Matt Hayes joins The Next Round! 🏈 In this conversation, we break down the most pressing issues across the sport—from potential College Football Playoff expansion to the growing power dynamics between conferences and television networks. If you're a die-hard fan of the SEC, Big Ten, or the national landscape as a whole, t...
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TNR 5/6/26 - Hour 3 | Best Format for CFP Expansion?

May 6, 2026 • 50 mins
What is the best format if the College Football Playoff expands to 24? The Kentucky Wildcats and head coach Mark Pope make a massive PR mistake. Who is the Kentucky Basketball “idea guy”? College football coaches are pushing for major postseason changes — and they could reshape the sport again. The American Football Coaches Association reportedly wants three big things: no conference championship games, a bigger College F...
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TNR 5/6/26 - Hour 2 | Most PIVOTAL Alabama Season Since 2008?

May 6, 2026 • 51 mins
We ask a massive Alabama Football question: is this the most pivotal Crimson Tide season since 2008? With Kalen DeBoer trying to fully establish his version of Alabama after the Nick Saban era, this season could define the direction of the program for years to come. Where does Dabo Swinney rank among current ACC football coaches, what are the five “must-see” games on the 2026 college football schedule, and did Mark Pope and Ke...
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TNR 5/6/26 - Hour 1 | 5 MUST SEE College Football Matchups in 2026!

May 6, 2026 • 66 mins
College football coaches are pushing for major postseason changes — and they could reshape the sport again. The American Football Coaches Association reportedly wants three big things: no conference championship games, a bigger College Football Playoff, and the season finished by mid-January. Would that fix college football’s postseason… or create even more problems? What are five “Must See” games on the 2026 college football ...
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The Next Reel | The Best International Movies Ever Made? + Sheep Detectives EARLY Reaction

May 6, 2026 • 29 mins
What are the best foreign language films of all time? On this episode of The Next Reel, Lance Taylor and Tyler Johns review new movies and streaming releases before revealing their personal Top 5 Foreign Language Films — without giving away the full list too early. The guys discuss All Her Fault on Peacock starring Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, and Michael Peña, the brutal RZA-directed revenge thriller One Spoon of Chocolate, the...
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Last Call | Jake Coker Reveals What Made Nick Saban’s Alabama Dynasty Different

May 5, 2026 • 30 mins
Where does Jake Coker stack up among Alabama’s best single-season passing leaders — and what does that list say about the evolution of Crimson Tide football? On this episode of Last Call, the guys break down Alabama’s all-time single-season passing yard leaders, including Bryce Young, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, Ty Simpson, Blake Sims, AJ McCarron, Greg McElroy, and Jake Coker. The conversation turns into a bigger look at the Nic...
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TNR 5/5/26 - Hour 3 | Power 4 Records vs. Ranked Teams in the CFP Era

May 5, 2026 • 56 mins
Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Concrete! We take a deeper look at the Power 4 and Notre Dame against ranked opponents in the College Football Playoff era. Which programs have lived up to the hype? Which ones have been exposed? And what does it tell us about the real contenders in college football? We also break down a huge SEC Football question: since 1977, only six teams have won the SEC Championship. Wou...
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