4th & Ward

Coach Adam Wardlaw & Coach Jack Wardlaw
  • 5.0 (9)
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The ”4th and Ward” Podcast, hosted by Coaching Brothers Adam & Jack Wardlaw, is a lively and entertaining show that tackles the lighter side of football. Packed with hilarious stories from their years of coaching and playing, each episode serves up a playbook of laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable anecdotes. From locker room mishaps to sideline blunders, their sharp wit and seasoned perspective brings the gridiron to life in a way that’ll have fans, players, and fellow coaches in stitches. Perfect for anyone who loves football—or just a good story—this podcast delivers humor, heart, and a front-row seat to the funniest tales from the field.

  1. Let Me See That Booty Clap?! – Wild Kids Camp Stories – EP 61

    1d ago

    Let Me See That Booty Clap?! – Wild Kids Camp Stories – EP 61

    Episode 61 of the 4th & Ward Podcast is live! Adam & Jack recap the absolute chaos of graduation week — from 750 students, bus convoy disasters, confetti poppers, and 45-minute rides across town, to the insanity of massive Texas graduations with 1,700 graduates. The guys also dive into summer youth football camps, wild kid stories, bad tackling form, old-school math drills, open-source recruiting, Drip or Drown uniform ratings, and another Team of the Week discussion. It’s a packed episode full of football culture, coaching stories, and classic sideline chaos. 📱 Text the show: 469-726-9875 🌐 Website: https://www.4thandward.com/index.html

    1h 5m
  2. End of School Chaos, UFOs & Locker Room Horror Stories – EP 60

    May 24

    End of School Chaos, UFOs & Locker Room Horror Stories – EP 60

    In Episode 60 of the 4th & Ward Podcast, Adam and Jack recap the absolute chaos that comes with the final week of school, including graduation ceremonies, teacher awards, max-out week in the weight room, and the craziness that always seems to happen when summer is around the corner. The guys swap stories about plane crashes, bizarre local news, and Jack nearly missing graduation after getting stuck in Clemson traffic while hauling a metal detector across South Carolina. The episode also dives deep into spring football and strength program culture. Adam and Jack discuss massive max-out jumps from players, why structured lifting programs matter, and the frustrations of athletes who think random gym workouts can replace real strength training. They also share some brutal weight room injury stories, locker room horror stories, and debate whether riding the practice sled is worth the risk. Later in the episode, the conversation shifts into UFO investigations, teaching astronomy, and Adam’s upcoming move into teaching forensic science. The coaches brainstorm classroom ideas involving true crime, discuss how student behavior has changed post-COVID, and react to listener questions from the text line. The episode wraps up with a live edition of Drip or Drown uniform ratings, Wardle trivia, spring football updates, Texas 7-on-7 rules, and discussion about building team culture heading into the summer. 🏈 Listen to the 4th & Ward Podcast and check out all of our games, rankings, and content at https://www.4thandward.com/index.html 📱 Text the show anytime: 469-726-9875

    1h 10m
  3. Broke My Coccyx & Got Sledded in the Nuggets – Spring Ball Injuries & Belton-Honea Path TOTW – EP 59

    May 17

    Broke My Coccyx & Got Sledded in the Nuggets – Spring Ball Injuries & Belton-Honea Path TOTW – EP 59

    In Episode 59 of the 4th & Ward Podcast, the brothers are feeling every bit of spring ball pain. Jack breaks his coccyx (and gets rolled up twice in the same leg) during Skull Island drill on the very first full-pads day, while Adam gets absolutely sledded in the nuggets on the one-man tackling sled.They recap a chaotic school day that included a garbage truck smashing their skywalk during a tornado/severe weather drill, break down defensive practice structure & periodization, and answer listener questions on coaching with a full teaching load, advice for a freshman with asthma wanting to play football, and off-season workout AI tools. Plus Drip or Drown uniform ratings, a Friday Night Pulse stadium review of Marlee Gambrell Field at Belton-Honea Path, and the Team of the Week wheel lands on… Belton-Honea Path Bears (what are the actual odds?!). Funny injury stories, real coaching talk, and big laughs in this spring ball episode. Send us your questions, comments, or uniform/stadium submissions! Text the show: 469-726-9875 Website: https://www.4thandward.com/index.html Drip or Drown, Friday Night Pulse, and more! Team of the Week Sponsor: Big thanks to Gridiron Spice Co. — Use code 4THANDWARD at gridironspiceco.com for 10% off your order!

    1h 23m
  4. Sideline Stories #7 | Stuff Coaches Say with Coach Wayne Lance

    May 14 ·  Bonus

    Sideline Stories #7 | Stuff Coaches Say with Coach Wayne Lance

    This week on Sideline Stories, we sit down with Coach Wayne Lance of Atlantic Shores Christian School — better known online as the creator behind “Stuff Coaches Say.” Coach Lance shares his journey from Pennsylvania to coaching football in Virginia, building championship programs, surviving the wild world of high school football parents, and accidentally creating one of the funniest football coaching content brands on the internet. We dive into: How “Stuff Coaches Say” got started in a minivan at a coaching clinicThe real-life stories behind the viral videosCoaching for 30+ years and adapting to modern football cultureHilarious sideline moments, parent stories, and locker room chaosLife as a head coach, teacher, assistant AD, bus driver, and content creatorWhy football stories truly “write themselves”If you’ve ever coached football, played football, or survived a Friday night on the sidelines, this episode will hit home. Check out Stuff Coaches Say on YouTube: Stuff Coaches Say YouTube Channel Listen to more episodes from 4th & Ward

    51 min
  5. Spring Football, Stadium Rankings & Stone Cold Takes | Ep. 58

    May 10

    Spring Football, Stadium Rankings & Stone Cold Takes | Ep. 58

    Episode 58 of the 4th & Ward Podcast is loaded with spring football chaos, coaching stories, WWE nostalgia, and more high school football community content from across the country. Adam and Jack break down the intensity of Week 3 of spring ball, navigating staff changes, installing new defensive systems, and the realities of developing young players. Jack also shares his experience stepping into a new defensive coordinator role with only 48 hours to prepare before practice kicked off. The episode also dives into the growth of the 4th & Ward community projects, including “Drip or Drown” uniform ratings and “Friday Night Pulse,” the nationwide high school football stadium ranking database. The guys rate stadiums live on air, discuss Texas football atmospheres, and continue building one of the most interactive fan-driven databases in high school football. This week’s Team of the Week spotlight goes to the Alcoa Tornadoes after an incredible 14-1 season and their 11th straight state championship. Adam and Jack also react to the Tornadoes’ stadium, uniforms, and powerhouse program history. Plus: Coaching philosophy & player developmentConditioning vs mindset conversationsSpring football stories from Texas & South CarolinaA full WWE rabbit hole featuring favorites like Rey Mysterio, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and moreListener text line questionsCold plunges, powerlifting banquets, and football cultureCheck out everything 4th & Ward has to offer at 4th & Ward including: Wardle daily high school football triviaDrip or Drown uniform ratingsFriday Night Pulse stadium rankingsTeam of the Week submissionsPast podcast episodesCommunity polls and interactive football contentText the show: 469-726-9875

    1h 19m
  6. Ranking High School Stadiums + South Side Archers Team of the Week | Ep. 57

    May 3

    Ranking High School Stadiums + South Side Archers Team of the Week | Ep. 57

    Episode 57 of the 4th & Ward Podcast brings a little bit of everything—coaching insight, wild weather, new features, and the kind of chaos that always seems to find its way into the show. The guys kick things off by revisiting a listener at a career crossroads who made the jump into the college football world, sparking a real conversation about breaking into the industry and what those paths actually look like. From there, it’s straight into real-life Texas chaos, with storms, hail, and tornado damage hitting close to home. This episode also highlights some major additions to the 4th & Ward community: — Friday Night Pulse: the new stadium ranking system where fans can rate high school football environments across the country — Continued expansion of Drip or Drown, showcasing uniforms nationwide — The debut of the Team of the Week gold ball trophy This week’s Team of the Week spotlight goes to the South Side Archers out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, as the guys continue to highlight programs from all across the country. As always, the text line stays active with listener questions, takes, and stories—making this more than just a podcast, but a growing football community. If you’re into coaching life, football culture, and everything that makes the game great, this episode delivers. 📲 Text/Call the show: 469-726-9875 🌐 https://www.4thandward.com/index.html — Play 4th & Wardle — Vote in Drip or Drown — Check out Friday Night Pulse (stadium rankings) — Nominate Teams of the Week — Listen to past episodes

    1h 6m
  7. Career Crossroads, Drip or Drown & How Did This Guy Get on Staff?! | Episode #56

    Apr 26

    Career Crossroads, Drip or Drown & How Did This Guy Get on Staff?! | Episode #56

    Episode 56 of the 4th & Ward Podcast is packed with real talk, coaching advice, and some all-time sideline stories you won’t believe. We kick things off by diving into the text line and helping a listener at a career crossroads—should you chase a college football opportunity or stick with the high school route? We break down the realities of both paths, why timing matters, and when you’ve got to “risk it for the biscuit.” From there, we answer questions about: Coaching both sides of the ball and why it still mattersThe pros and cons of freshman-only campusesAnd what young coaches should absolutely avoid if they want to last in the professionPlus… we share some wild (and hilarious) stories about coaching hires that left us asking: how did this guy get the job?! We also roll through: 🎮 4th & Wardle – the daily high school football trivia game🔥 Drip or Drown – rating high school football uniforms from across the country🏆 Team of the Week – presented by Gridiron Spice Company📲 Hit the text line: 469-726-9875 Send us your questions, takes, or stories—we might feature you on the show. 🌐 Visit the website: https://www.4thandward.com/index.html Catch up on past episodesSubmit Team of the Week nomineesPlay the daily 4th & Wardle trivia gameVote on high school uniforms with Drip or DrownBeta test our new arcade-style football game🌶️ Team of the Week is brought to you by Gridiron Spice Company Use code 4THANDWARD for 10% off at gridironspiceco.com

    1h 26m
  8. Drip or Drown: High School Football Uniforms + Hooker Bulldogs Team of the Week | Ep. #55

    Apr 19

    Drip or Drown: High School Football Uniforms + Hooker Bulldogs Team of the Week | Ep. #55

    Adam and Jack kick off the episode chatting spring football equipment chaos — dishing out shoulder pads, helmets, and the eternal struggle of getting kids to wear the right size. They debate their all-time favorite football helmets (Speed Flex gets heavy love), share war stories from the equipment room, and discuss Rydell vs. Schutt.The guys then launch into the fan-favorite “Drip or Drown” segment, reviewing submitted uniform photos with plenty of laughs, strong opinions on jerseys, helmets, and sock game.Other highlights: Listener voicemail correcting the pronunciation and backstory of Calquitt County (Calkwit) Packers / Hog PackersAdam’s hilarious kindergarten field trip story and running into a Fourth & Ward listener at the zooA deep dive into the controversial Texas 50 assistant coach list by the Taylor Collective and the conflict-of-interest conversation it sparkedFourth & Wardle game lands on Ridgeview High School (Blazers)Team of the Week: Hooker High School Bulldogs from the Oklahoma panhandle (with a surprise Horny Toads detour)Plus, discussion on South Carolina’s new four-quarter rule, Texas Bob’s massive stadium book, and more.Text / Voicemail Line: 469-726-9875 – Shoot us a text or leave a voicemail! Full episode available now wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit the official site → https://www.4thandward.com/index.html Nominate your Team of the Week, play daily Fourth & Wardle, and join the conversation!

    1h 5m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

The ”4th and Ward” Podcast, hosted by Coaching Brothers Adam & Jack Wardlaw, is a lively and entertaining show that tackles the lighter side of football. Packed with hilarious stories from their years of coaching and playing, each episode serves up a playbook of laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable anecdotes. From locker room mishaps to sideline blunders, their sharp wit and seasoned perspective brings the gridiron to life in a way that’ll have fans, players, and fellow coaches in stitches. Perfect for anyone who loves football—or just a good story—this podcast delivers humor, heart, and a front-row seat to the funniest tales from the field.

Information

  • Creator
    Coach Adam Wardlaw & Coach Jack Wardlaw
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Coach Adam Wardlaw & Coach Jack Wardlaw
  • Show Website
    4th & Ward

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