The Brew and Shavers SEC Sports Podcast

BrewandShavers

Join Ben (the Brew) and Darren (the Shavers) as they discuss all the things that make us love SEC sports so much!

  1. SEC Men Tourney Disappointment. SEC Women Look to Final Four. Who is the Most Likable Men’s Coach in the Final Four?

    Mar 31

    SEC Men Tourney Disappointment. SEC Women Look to Final Four. Who is the Most Likable Men’s Coach in the Final Four?

    Will Wade is BACK in Baton Rouge with a $30 Million contractand a point to prove. Is this the boldest move in LSU history, or a recipe fordisaster? This week, Ben and Darren traverse the chaotic landscape ofSEC sports as the NCAA Tournament reaches its fever pitch. We’re diving deepinto:   00:00 – The Madness is Maddening 00:47 – March Madness Reality Check: Where are the Men? 02:03 – Bracket Busters: The Iowa vs. Florida Upset 03:07 – Sweet 16 & Elite 8: Is the Big Ten Surpassingthe SEC? 05:13 – Calipari’s Nightmare: Arkansas Falls to Arizona 05:58 – SEC Identity Crisis: National Contenders orMid-Tier Fighters? 06:38 – Exhibit A: Analyzing the Tennessee-Michigan Gap 07:51 – Final Four Predictions & The RatingsNightmare 09:01 – Duke Goes Down: The Ghost of Christian Laettner 10:13 – UConn’s "Hail Mary" Moment 12:17 – Women’s Elite 8: Perennial Powerhouse SouthCarolina & Texas 13:50 – SEC Baseball: Vanderbilt Sweeps the Volunteers 14:41 – Lady Vols Outlook: Can Kim Caldwell Right theShip? 15:20 – LSU Heartbreak: Flau'jae Johnson’s Career &The Duke Upset 16:16 – The Weirdest Story Possible: Will Wade Returns toLSU 17:48 – The $30 Million Gamble: Wade’s New Contract &Roster 19:01 – The SEC’s Elite Coaching Stable: Kiffin, Mulkey,& Wade 21:14 – Jay Johnson & LSU Baseball: Is the Ship BeingRighted? 21:59 – Audience Question: Who is the Most Likable FinalFour Coach? 22:17 – The Candidates: Hurley, Underwood, May, &Lloyd 24:41 – Our Picks: Healthy Burritos & Tommy Lloyd 26:09 – Road Trip to Tucson

    27 min
  2. 4 QB Rooms to Watch in Spring-Preview Women's SEC Tourney. Whose Fried Chicken is Best in the South?

    Mar 4

    4 QB Rooms to Watch in Spring-Preview Women's SEC Tourney. Whose Fried Chicken is Best in the South?

    With Spring ball right around the corner, we are breaking down the four quarterback situations in the SEC that could define the 2026 season. From proven transfers looking to lock down the job to five-star freshmen breathing down the necks of incumbents, these rooms are pressure cookers. In this episode: The "Big 4" QB Battles: We analyze the depth charts and coaching whispers from the programs with the most to watch this spring. SEC Women’s Tournament Preview: Can anyone stop the juggernaut? We preview the bracket, the X-factors, and who is primed for a deep run in the tourney. The Southern Holy Grail: We settle the debate once and for all— maybe - whose fried chicken reigns supreme in the South? (Prepare for some spicy takes in the comments). 👇 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:Which QB room are you most worried about heading into March? And more importantly... who has the best fried chicken in your college town? Drop a comment below—we’re replying to everyone in the first 2 hours![00:00]SEC Spring Preview & Tournament Kickoff[01:21]Texas: The Arch Manning Medical Factor - Analyzing the impact of offseason surgery[04:11]Tennessee: The Post-Aguilar Power Void - Deep dive into the five-year streak of new starters in Knoxville.[09:27]LSU: The Transfer Portal QB Battle - Examining the competition between Levit, Longstreet, and Clark.[14:11]Alabama: Kalen DeBoer and The pivotal decision between Russell and Mack for the Tide.[15:46]SEC Women's Tournament Bracket Breakdown - Mapping the "Giant Killer" paths for Oklahoma and LSU.[18:53]Tennessee Women’s Hoops: The Bubble Watch - Highlighting the "Must-Win" scenario against Alabama.[26:50]The Southern Fried Chicken Tier List

    31 min
  3. Feb 24

    SEC Coaches: Who's Bulletproof this year? Who's on the Borderline? Who's Burned (on the hot seat)?

    SEC Coaches: Who's Bulletproof this year? Who's on the Borderline? Who's Burned (on the hot seat)? 🎙️🏈The 2025 season left the SEC landscape looking like a battlefield. Between the massive $138 million "purge" and the blockbuster move of Lane Kiffin to LSU, the pressure to win in the 16-team SEC has never been higher.In today’s episode, Darren breaks down the "B-Tier" Coaching Temperature Check. We’re ranking every head coach in the conference into three categories: 🛡️ BULLETPROOF: The kings of the conference. From Kirby Smart’s dynasty in Athens to the massive security of Lane Kiffin’s new LSU contract, these guys aren't going anywhere. ⚠️ BORDERLINE: The "Yellow Light" coaches. Josh Heupel and Brent Venables are winning, but is it enough to keep the boosters happy? We discuss why the "honeymoon phase" is officially over for these programs. 🔥 BURNED: The Maximum Hot Seat. We’re looking at Shane Beamer and Jeff Lebby—coaches who are essentially "winning or walking" as we head into the 2026 campaign.In this episode, we cover: • Why Clark Lea is the most secure man in Nashville after a historic 10-win season. • The staggering buyout keeping Shane Beamer in Columbia (for now). • How the "New Blood" coaches (Sumrall, Golesh, Stein) are expected to navigate their first year. Are you a fan of an SEC team? Where does your coach land on our list? Drop a comment below and let us know who YOU think is on the hottest seat in 2026! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Ben is Back! 1:18 – Let’s Talk SEC Football Coaches 2:21 – Are any coaches bullet proof? 12:20 – Coaches who are on the line 19:01 – Coaches on the chopping block 24:30 – Pate and Klatt’s top 10 list 31:01 – Let us know what we missed in the comments Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly SEC Football content! Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts #SECFootball #SEC2026 #CollegeFootball #HotSeat #KirbySmart #LaneKiffin #BrewAndShavers #SECStrong🎙️ Episode Notes: The 2026 SEC Coach Temperature Check In this week's episode, we’re breaking down the SEC coaching landscape using our "B-Tier" Rating System. From the dynasties in Athens to the hot seats in Columbia, we’re ranking every head coach by their current job security.🛡️ Tier 1: BULLETPROOFThe elite, the untouchables, and the high-priced newcomers.• Kirby Smart (Georgia): 117-21 career. The back-to-back SEC Champ is the undisputed king.• Kalen DeBoer (Alabama): silencing critics with an 11-4 run and a CFP win in Year 2.• Steve Sarkisian (Texas): 10 wins in 2025 and the Arch Manning era in full swing.• Lane Kiffin (LSU): The $72M man. LSU’s massive investment makes him safe for years.• Clark Lea (Vandy): After a historic 10-3 season, he’s the safest man in Nashville.• Mike Elko (Texas A&M): 11 wins in his debut season has the Aggies dreaming big.• The Fresh Faces: Jon Sumrall (Florida), Alex Golesh (Auburn), and Will Stein (Kentucky) all carry first-year immunity.⚠️ Tier 2: BORDERLINESuccess is there, but the "honeymoon" is over.• Josh Heupel (Tennessee): 8-5 in 2025 has the Vol faithful hungry for a return to 10+ wins.• Brent Venables (Oklahoma): 10 wins is solid, but the 90th-ranked offense needs a spark in 2026.• Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri): Stability is great, but 2025 was a slight step back from the 2024 peak.• Pete Golding (Ole Miss): Stepped up in the CFP, but now he has to prove he can sustain Kiffin’s momentum.🔥 Tier 3: BURNEDWin now or clear out the office.• Shane Beamer (South Carolina): Coming off a 4-8 season. The buyout is the only thing cooler than his seat.• Jeff Lebby (Mississippi State): 5-8 in Year 1. Starkville needs to see a bowl game invitation this fall.• Ryan Silverfield (Arkansas): Taking over a program that went 0-8 in the SEC last year; the leash is incredibly short.

    32 min
  4. Jan 13

    Who is Winning the SEC Portal Chaos? Tigers Score Big. Texas Find Its WR1. College Playoff Update. Where to Get a Good King Cake?

    The transfer portal is in full chaos mode, the SEC isloading up for next season, and somehow… king cake enters the conversation. 👀🎭 In this week’s episode — “Who Is Winning the SEC PortalChaos? Tigers Score Big. Texas Finds Its WR1. College Playoff Update. Where toGet a Good King Cake?” — we break down the biggest roster moves andstorylines shaping the SEC right now. We dive into:🔄SEC Portal Chaos — Which programs are winning the offseason arms race🐅Tigers Score Big — A massive pickup and what it means moving forward🤘Texas Finds Its WR1 — Why this changes the offense and raisesexpectations🏆College Playoff Update — Where things stand and what to watch next🎂King Cake Talk — Because it’s that time of year, and this matters too This episode blends serious football insight with thepersonality and culture that make SEC coverage fun. 👇 Watch the full episodeand tell us who YOU think is winning the portal — and where the best king cakecomes from.Like, subscribe, and share to support the show. #SECFootball #TransferPortal #CollegeFootball#BrewAndShavers #TexasFootball #LSUFootball #CFBPlayoff #KingCake#FootballPodcast #SportsTalk 0:00 - Laissez les bons temps rouler 1:25 – Portal Updates 6:15 – Playoff Semi-Final Games 9:40 – Indiana vs Miami – National Championship Game 12:52 – It’s King Cake Season 23:09 – Go Get some King Cake

    24 min
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Join Ben (the Brew) and Darren (the Shavers) as they discuss all the things that make us love SEC sports so much!