THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns

Bob Ballou, Vince Young, Mack Brown
  • 5.0 (112)
  • Football
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THE STAMPEDE is your home for Texas Longhorns talk like you’ve never heard it before. Join legendary Texas coach Mack Brown, Texas great Vince Young, and CBS Austin’s Bob Ballou as they dive into everything Texas football. From unforgettable moments on the field to what’s happening with the team right now, this is the spot for real talk, stories you haven’t heard, and honest takes from guys who’ve lived it. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good football convo, THE STAMPEDE brings the heart of Texas straight to you.  New episodes will be released weekly.  Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @TheStampedeUT on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook.

  1. 20h ago

    Josh Pate on Texas' National Title Hopes, Arch Manning & the Protect College Sports Act

    On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Josh Pate joins Mack Brown and Bob Ballou for a wide-ranging conversation about Texas football, Arch Manning, the future of college sports and more! Josh discusses his visit with Steve Sarkisian this spring, the vibe around the Texas program and why the Longhorns' Citrus Bowl victory over Michigan could be more meaningful than many think. He also shares his thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act, the changing landscape of college athletics and why he thinks the College Football Playoff should stay at 12 teams. Later in the show, Mack and Bob take a closer look at the key provisions of the Protect College Sports Act and examine how it could reshape college football if it's passed. They wrap up the episode by discussing the recent comments from Sarkisian, Joey McGuire and Cody Campbell that have reignited the Texas-Texas Tech rivalry. Chapters (00:00) Josh Pate Joins the Show! (52:08) The Protect College Sports Act (1:04:20) Texas-Texas Tech Rivalry Reignited New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/ #hookem #texaslonghorns #texasfootball #collegefootball #secfootball #joshpate #archmanning #stevesarkisian #ncaa #cfp #collegefootballplayoff #texastechfootball #texastechredraiders #nameimagelikeness

    1h 20m

  2. May 20

    Is a 24-Team Playoff Coming? Plus, Vince Young’s Recruiting Visit, Games Abroad & O-Line Development

    On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Vince Young, Mack Brown and Bob Ballou discuss the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams. Would expanding the field let too many average teams into the CFP? Is time for college football to finally settle on a format and stick with it for a few years? And what about Steve Sarkisian’s idea of conducting conference playoffs to determine which teams advance to a four-team CFP bracket? The guys weigh all the different options and share their thoughts. Then, they answer your questions on all things recruiting! Mack explains how the recruiting process changed over the course of his coaching career, while Vince relives his recruiting trip to Austin and reveals the role Texas basketball star T.J. Ford played in helping convince him to become a Longhorn. Chapters (00:00) Happy Birthday to Vince! (05:07) Is a 24-Team CFP Inevitable? (28:31) Football Games Abroad (35:38) Answering YOUR Questions New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

    54 min

  3. May 6

    Jordan Shipley Joins the Show, Plus What’s Next for the Longhorns After Spring Ball?

    On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, former Texas wide receiver Jordan Shipley joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. It’s been four months since Jordan was involved in a terrifying accident which caused severe burns to his hands, arms and legs. Now, he joins the show to discuss what happened that day, his incredible recovery, the support he’s received from people around the world and how this event has changed his perspective. Jordan also reflects on his time in Austin, including how he battled back from two injuries early in his career, whether the Sooners or Aggies were a bigger rival during his time in school, the time he nearly took out Bevo after scoring a touchdown and what would've happened against Alabama if Colt McCoy had been healthy. Plus, the guys dive into what Texas' coaches and players are focused on now that spring ball is over, why this is a critical time of year for development, what life is like as an NFL rookie and some of YOUR questions. Chapters (00:00) Post-Spring Focus (23:33) Jordan Shipley Joins (59:05) Life as an NFL Rookie (1:08:38) Answering YOUR Questions (1:21:01) Remembering Mike Tolleson New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

    1h 26m

  4. Apr 30

    2026 NFL Draft Reaction, Draft Day 2006 Revisited & the Brendan Sorsby Gambling Situation

    National champions Mack Brown and Vince Young join CBS Austin's Bob Ballou for another episode of THE STAMPEDE! The guys start the show by revisiting Vince's experience as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft. Vince dives into the emotions he felt on draft day, what the week immediately following the draft was like, building relationships with his new teammates and more! Then they get into the six Longhorns selected in the 2026 NFL draft, explain why Steve Sarkisian and the Texas coaching staff deserve credit for the number of Longhorns signed as undrafted free agents and Vince shares his thoughts on the quarterback draft class. With Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby under NCAA investigation for gambling, they discuss the issue of gambling in college sports. Then, they wrap up the show by answering some of YOUR questions. Chapters (00:00) Vince's Draft Day Memories (18:51) 6 Longhorns Drafted (36:13) Evaluating the QB Draft Class (46:04) Gambling in College Sports (1:04:13) 5-for-5 Eligibility Model (1:05:38) Answering YOUR Questions New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

    1h 21m

  5. Apr 22

    Derrick Johnson Joins the Show, Plus Texas Fan Day Takeaways & a Longhorns NFL Draft Preview

    On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, former Texas linebacker and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Derrick Johnson joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. They discuss why Johnson chose Texas, his time as a Longhorn, being selected 15th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL draft and more! The guys also dive into which Longhorns are standing out to them following their visit to practice last week and Saturday's "Football Fan Day." Just days ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, they examine Michael Taaffe's draft stock, which Longhorns could make an immediate impact in the league and what excites them about this year's draft. Chapters (00:00) Mack's Friday Night Lights Appearance (06:09) Which Longhorns Are Standing Out? (19:51) Vince's Conversation With Arch (32:53) Derrick Johnson Joins (01:07:12) Draft Spotlight: Michael Taaffe (01:13:10) NFL Draft Expectations New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

    1h 21m

  6. Apr 13

    Cooper Manning Joins the Show, Plus Who To Watch at Football Fan Day & Ethan Burke’s Draft Stock

    On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Cooper Manning joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. They discuss Arch Manning's growth since arriving in Austin, what it's like for him as a father to watch Arch play, handling adversity and much more! The guys also dive into Saturday's "Football Fan Day" and which players they are excited to watch during the open practice. They examine Ethan Burke's NFL draft stock and discuss what's next for college sports after the recent executive order on the subject. Chapters (00:00) Who To Watch at Fan Day (16:15) Cooper Manning Joins (50:57) Draft Spotlight: Ethan Burke (55:41) Executive Order on College Sports New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

    1h 9m

  7. Apr 1

    Emmanuel Acho Joins the Show, Plus Diving Into the Defense & UT’s Athletic Department Is Thriving

    On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are joined by former Longhorns linebacker and current media personality Emmanuel Acho. They discuss Emmanuel's start in media, how he would fix college football, handling criticism, his advice for athletes navigating life after sports and more! The guys also dive into Texas' defense by talking about the difference between the 2025 and 2024 Texas defenses, new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and how Colin Simmons can grow into a leadership role now that he is an upperclassman. They examine Trey Moore's NFL draft stock and celebrate the recent success of the Texas athletic department, highlighted by the women's basketball team reaching the Final Four, the baseball team sweeping Oklahoma and the men's swimming and diving team winning the national championship over the last week. Chapters (00:00) Jordan Shipley's Recovery (08:49) Diving Into Texas' Defense (24:15) Emmanuel Acho Joins (50:52) Draft Spotlight: Trey Moore (55:31) UT Shines Across Sports New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax. Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

    1h 7m

  8. Mar 25

    The Longhorns Are Still Dancing & What’s the NFL Draft Process Really Like?

    On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are talking hoops as both the Texas men’s and women’s basketball teams are headed to the Sweet 16! They discuss the impressive job Sean Miller has done in Year 1, debate whether the men's team should be considered a Cinderella and Vince reminisces about the type of basketball player he was back in the day (with some differing opinions from Mack). Then, the guys shift back to football by talking about the boost Laurence Seymore will give the Longhorns on the offensive line, the challenge of evaluating certain positions and the seemingly endless supply of questions a head coach must answer when assembling a team. The guys also dive into Texas tight end Jack Endries' NFL draft prospects before engaging in an in-depth discussion on the draft process as whole. They explore its challenges and flaws, the emotional toll it can take, how Mack tried to protect his players as they went through it and the advice Vince would give to those navigating it now. Chapters (00:00) How Good Was Vince at Basketball? (08:09) MBB Reaches Sweet 16 (19:10) WBB Reaches Sweet 16 (22:16) Texas' OL Gets a Boost (32:50) Draft Spotlight: Jack Endries (39:40) Inside the NFL Draft Process New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

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THE STAMPEDE is your home for Texas Longhorns talk like you’ve never heard it before. Join legendary Texas coach Mack Brown, Texas great Vince Young, and CBS Austin’s Bob Ballou as they dive into everything Texas football. From unforgettable moments on the field to what’s happening with the team right now, this is the spot for real talk, stories you haven’t heard, and honest takes from guys who’ve lived it. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good football convo, THE STAMPEDE brings the heart of Texas straight to you.  New episodes will be released weekly.  Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @TheStampedeUT on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook.

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