Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast
by Ben Tucker, Eric Briggs
• Who? Co-Hosts Ben & Eric are just a couple of Carolina Panthers fans from North Carolina, who simply love talking Panthers football.• What? 'Keep Purring' is a Carolina Panthers FAN Podcast. Ben & Eric do not claim to be football experts, BUT they are expert fans!• Why? Eric and Ben have been friends for a decade, and worked together for 6 years. One of the things they've always connected on is their Carolina PantherVisit our Linktree to follow us on all Socials (https://linktr.ee/KeepPurring)Have a question or discussion topic for us? Send us an Email ([email protected])
Episodes
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59: Panthers Season Recap - Building Something Special
Ben & Eric talk Playoffs...Panthers Rams, Bryce Young, Dave Canales, they recap the 2025 season and revisit several preseason predictions for accuracy. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials...
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58: Panthers Cardinals - Disappointment & Something To Build On?
Ben & Eric discuss the first 2 weeks of the Panthers 2025 season, primarily the Cardinals game. Where do we stand on this team right now, early on in the season? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on…
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57: Panthers Season Preview - What Story Will They Tell?
Ben & Eric preview the 2025 season, as well as talk Adam Thielen trade, Jalen Coker's injury, among other things. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials (https://linktr.ee/KeepPurring) Have a…
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56: Panthers 2025 Schedule Analysis
Ben & Eric are joined by "C-Dougie" from the Wassup Doug Panthers YouTube channel as they analyze the Panthers' 2025 Schedule. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials (https://linktr.ee/KeepPurring)...
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55: The Panthers Won the Offseason (w/ Dalton Wasserman of PFF)
Ben & Eric are joined by Dalton Wasserman of PFF (Pro Football Focus) to unpack how/why the Carolina Panthers won the offseason. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials…
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54: Did the Panthers CRUSH the 2025 Draft?
Expert Panthers fans Ricky Raines & Edgar Salmingo Jr. from "Draft Crush" join Ben & Eric to break down the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft performance. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials...
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53: Panthers 2024 Season Review...STOCK IS UP!
Ben & Eric Recap the Panthers 2024 season. They hand out grades for individual players and coaches, they revisit some preseason thoughts & predictions, and talk about their offseason wish list. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit…
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52: Panthers Cardinals - Bryce Young Goes Wizard Mode
Ben & Eric celebrate and react to the Panthers win over the Cardinals! The Panthers get a W in their last home game of the season, and Bryce Young bounces back in a big time way after his previous performance against the Cowboys. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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51: Cowboys Crush Panthers / Bryce Young Struggles
Ben & Eric try to make sense of a complete and utter letdown from the Panthers. Everything was bad...Bryce Young, the defense, the coaching, the O-Line...everything. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on...
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50: Panthers Eagles / Bryce Young is a BALLER
Ben & Eric break down the Panthers close loss to the Eagles, on a day where Bryce Young continued to show he is a completely different player post-benching. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials...
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49: Bryce Young Outplays Baker Mayfield / Panthers Beat Themselves
Ben & Eric (who went to the game) break down the Panthers heartbreaking loss to the Buccaneers, and how Bryce Young is playing at a Top 10 QB level. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials...
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48: Panthers Nearly Shock Chiefs / Bryce Young's Best Game as a Pro
Ben & Eric react to the Chiefs narrowly defeating the Panthers. Was this the best game of Bryce Young's career so far? Why is Daniel Jones being linked to the Panthers? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us…
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47: Lass Uns Gehen! Panthers beat Giants / Bryce vs. Caleb
Fresh off of Eric's trip to Germany, Ben & Eric break down Panthers Giants! Are the Panthers building something special? They also compare/contrast Bryce Young & Caleb Williams through the first 9 games of their careers. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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46: Panthers Saints - Bryce Young Rejuvenated? (Special Guest Phil Perkins)
In Episode 46, Ben is joined by Phil Perkins from the Panthers Post YouTube channel. Bryce Young looks rejuvenated...what is happening?! They talk Panthers Saints, Bryce Young, Dave Canales and the NFL Trade deadline. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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45: Jalen Coker - Panthers UDFA Gem (Interview w/ Mom Jenny Coker)
In Episode 45, Ben & Eric interview Jenny Coker, mom of Jalen Coker...the Panthers UDFA Hidden Gem! From childhood dreams to Holy Cross to UDFA to the Carolina Panthers! Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us…
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44: Panthers Broncos - Bryce Young's Return Spoiled
In Episode 44, Ben & Eric talk Panthers Broncos...Bryce Young...Panthers impending Free Agents (who should stay?)...Diontae Johnson Trade rumors...and a new segment (2025 NFL Draft: Next Panther Up) in which they talk about the future guys who could potentially wear the black and blue. Subscribe…
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43: Panthers Commanders - COMMIT to the Rebuild
In Episode 43, Ben & Eric talk Panthers Commanders. What's the organization goal for rest of season? Panthers fans are clamoring for Bryce Young to start again...where are we on that? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree...
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42: Panthers Falcons / Are Changes On The Way? / Time To Start Bryce Young Yet?
In Episode 42, Ben & Eric react to the Panthers Falcons game. Is it time to start Bryce Young yet? They also preview the Commanders game. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials...
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41: Bears Pulverize Panthers / Should Bryce Young Start? / Diontae Johnson Trade Rumors / Falcons Preview
In Episode 41, Ben & Eric break down the Panthers loss to the Bears - What injuries are most concerning? Should the team insert Bryce Young back into the starting lineup? Would it be smart for the Panthers to trade Diontae Johnson, per the rumors floating around? They also touch on the upcoming...
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40: Bengals Panthers Reaction / An Encouraging Loss?
In Episode 40, Ben & Eric break down the Panthers loss to the Bengals, but relish in the fact that for the first time in a long time we had an encouraging loss. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on…
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39: Panthers DOMINATE Raiders / Andy Dalton Legacy Game!
HOLY HELL! In Episode 39, Ben & Eric break down the Panthers dominant VICTORY and Andy Dalton's incredible performance. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials (https://linktr.ee/KeepPurring) Visit…
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38: BRYCE YOUNG BENCHED / Panthers Chargers
In Episode 38, Ben & Eric break down the Bryce Young benching, and their takeaways from the Panthers Chargers game. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials (https://linktr.ee/KeepPurring) Visit our...
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37: Panthers Embarrassed by Saints / Bryce Young Panic Button?
In Episode 37, Ben & Eric are joined by Edgar Salmingo Jr. (@PanthersAnalyst on X) to commiserate and try to unpack what in the world they just watched in the Panthers' Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Is it time to hit the panic button on Bryce Young already? Subscribe to our YouTube...
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36: Panthers Season Preview / Record Predictions / Saints Game Plan
In Episode 36, Hosts Ben & Eric go LIVE on X & YouTube for the first time! Panthers Season Preview, Bryce Young Expectations, Floor/Ceiling Record Predictions, why Dave Canales is a breath of fresh air, and New Orleans Saints Game Plan.Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Bryce Young Not Playing? / JETS Joint Practice / Preseason So Far
In Episode 35, Hosts Ben & Eric pose the question - How big of an issue is it that Bryce Young and the starters may not play in the preseason? Also, Ben was in attendance for Jets joint practice...they talk about the GREAT day from the Panthers. Finally, they discuss weeks 1 & 2 of the Preseason,...
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Panthers Camp Week 2 with "2FansInTheStands"
In Episode 34, Hosts Ben & Eric are joined by CJ from the 2FansInTheStands Panthers podcast to dive into week 2 of Training Camp. Our discussion includes: Observations from in-person Camp visits...Realistic expectations for Bryce Young & the Team...Concerns in Camp so far...Who makes the 53 in…
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Training Camp Observations & Expectations
In Episode 33, Hosts Ben & Eric dive into observations and takeaways from the first few practices of Panthers Training Camp. They also discuss what they're paying attention to heading into week 2 of Camp. Subscribe to our YouTube channel…
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Episode 32: Panthers Blueprint 2 DEEP DIVE
Hosts Ben & Eric dive deep into Episode 2 of Panthers Blueprint! They touch on just about everything. Brandt Tilis...Front Office alignment...NFL Draft (Xavier Legette, Jonathon Brooks, etc.)...Featured players (Robert Hunt, A'Shawn Robinson, Josey Jewell, Jadeveon Clowney, Diontae...
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Episode 31: Bryce Young Was In Hell / Panthers Blueprint / Mandatory Minicamp
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs touch on a couple of data points, which provide further proof that Bryce Young was in absolute HELL last season...they go into detail discussing Episode 1 of Panthers Blueprint...and they discuss expectations for Mandatory Minicamp. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Episode 30: Panthers schedule breakdown / Canales & Bryce pressers / OTA's
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs react live to the Panthers schedule release video, they do a game by game break down of the 2024 schedule, they talk takeaways from the latest Dave Canales & Bryce Young pressers, and discuss OTA's and what lies ahead over the next few weeks. Subscribe to our…
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Episode 29: Mike Kaye interview / NFL Draft Grades / Is Year 2 'Make or Break' for Bryce Young?
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs are joined by Mike Kaye, who covers the Panthers for the Charlotte Observer! They get his NFL Draft takeaways, as well as other team insider info! Ben & Eric also share their NFL Draft grades, and discuss whether or not Year 2 is a 'make or break' year for Bryce...
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Episode 28: Brian Burns DM'd Us On Twitter!!!
BRIAN BURNS reached out to Ben on Twitter! That happened. In Episode 28 of the Keep Purring Podcast, Ben & Eric discuss the fact that again...BRIAN BURNS reached out to Ben on Twitter. They discuss why they think he did, as well as the context of Ben's interaction with BRIAN effing BURNS.…
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Episode 27: Brian Burns Trade / Diontae Johnson Trade / FA Signings / Roster Cuts
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs share their reactions to the flurry of moves made within the first couple days of Free Agency...the Brian Burns trade, the Diontae Johnson trade, the various Free Agent signings, as well as some surprising and not so surprising Panthers roster cuts. Subscribe to our...
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BONUS Episode: *Top 10* Free Agent Wide Receivers for the Panthers!
Hosts Ben & Eric do a deep dive on Free Agent Wide Receivers, using PFF's Top 10 list. They try to determine who may be the best fit for the Carolina Panthers, as well as which guys represent the most realistic options. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Episode 26: Dave Canales & Dan Morgan Presser REACTION / Canales, Morgan & Tilis hires
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs watch & react to video clips on the Pod from the Dave Canales/Dan Morgan Press Conference. They also discuss their overarching thoughts on the Dan Morgan, Dave Canales & Brandt Tilis hires. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Episode 25: HC & GM Search / Revisiting our AWFUL Preseason Predictions / Buccaneers Loss / Scott Fitterer's Firing
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs talk takeaways from the final game of the season...the Panthers' loss to the Buccaneers, they revisit some of their terrible preseason predictions, they react to Scott Fitterer being fired, and they talk about the Head Coach/General Manager search. Subscribe to our...
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Episode 24: Where are we on Bryce Young? / Packers & Jaguars takeaways / The David Tepper Problem
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs react to the Panthers' losses to the Packers & Jaguars, they discuss where they are on Bryce Young at this point in the season, they share takeaways from the wildly different results against the Packers and the Jaguars, they get real about the David Tepper problem…
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Episode 23: PANTHERS WIN! / Bryce Young has "IT" / Derrick Brown is our best player
Hosts Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs react to the Panthers FINALLY winning a game, beating the Atlanta Falcons! They also talk about Bryce Young's "IT" factor, Derrick Brown being the team's best player, and the Panthers finally developing an offensive identity! Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Episode 22: Panthers-Saints Reaction w/ Ricky Raines
In Episode 22 of the Keep Purring Podcast, Ben & special guest Ricky Raines react to the Panthers loss to the New Orleans Saints...they discuss Brian Burns' future with the team...and they talk about who is going to get fired after the season. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Episode 21: Carolina Panthers Officially a DUMPSTER FIRE!
*EMERGENCY* episode (Episode 21) - Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs react to the scintillating article from Joe Person & Dianna Russini of The Athletic, which detailed the complete dysfunction and disarray taking place in the Carolina Panthers organization. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Episode 20: Panthers-Buccaneers / Frank Reich's Firing / Scott Fitterer's Hot Seat
Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs react to another Carolina Panthers loss, this time to the Buccaneers...they debate the timing of and touch on the details of Frank Reich's firing...and they discuss whether or not Scott Fitterer will be and should be fired. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Episode 19: "Turkey Time" (Panthers-Cowboys / Bryce Young / Rest of Season Outlook)
In Episode 19 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs talk in depth about where things stand on Bryce Young, they share their reactions from the Panthers' Loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and they discuss their rest of season expectations. Subscribe to our YouTube…
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Episode 18: "Rock Bottom" (Panthers-Bears / Frank Reich / Hot Seats / Cowboys)
In Episode 18 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs share their reactions from the Panthers' Loss to the Chicago Bears, they try to make sense of Frank Reich's Monday presser, they talk about who's on the hot seat, and they preview the Dallas Cowboys game....
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Episode 17: Be A Goldfish (Panthers-Colts Reaction)
In Episode 17 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs share their reactions from the Panthers' Loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@KeepPurringPodcast?si=Kzy3LlpICnBaHYEJ) Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials...
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BONUS Episode: Convo w/ Phil Perkins of "Panthers Post" YouTube channel
This Bonus Episode is just solely our conversation with the one and only Phil Perkins from the "Panthers Post" YouTube channel! Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials (https://linktr.ee/KeepPurring) Visit our Website (KeepPurringPodcast.com) Have a question or discussion topic for us? DM on...
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Episode 16: Sweet Caroline! Panthers got the W! (Panthers-Texans Reaction / Phil Perkins from "Panthers Post")
In Episode 16 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs share their reactions from the Panthers' WIN against the Houston Texans, they speculate about the Trade Deadline, and they chop it up with the one and only Phil Perkins from the "Panthers Post" YouTube channel!...
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Episode 15: Bye Me A River (Panthers Dolphins Reaction / What Should the Bye Week Look Like?
In Episode 15 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs share their reactions/takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' loss to the Miami Dolphins, they discuss what the Bye week could/should look like, and they discuss how much it stings the Bears would have the #1 pick...
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Episode 14: Where Do We Go From Here? (Panthers Lions Takeaways / Dolphins Preview / Listener Mailbag)
In Episode 14 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs answer a couple of thought-provoking questions from a listener, they share their takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' loss to the Detroit Lions, they preview the Miami Dolphins game, and they try to answer the...
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Episode 13: Make it Make Sense! (Panthers vs. Vikings Takeaways / Should we Trade for a WR?)
In Episode 13 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs share their takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and they discuss whether or not it makes sense to execute a trade for a Wide Receiver. Visit our Linktree to follow us on Socials...
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Episode 12: Time to Panic? (Seahawks Takeaways / Is It Time to Trade a Key Player? / Vikings Preview)
In Episode 12 of Keep Purring: A Carolina Panthers Podcast...Ben Tucker & Eric Briggs share their takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks, they ponder whether or not it's time to trade a key defensive player, they answer some mailbag questions, and they preview the...
About this show
• Who? Co-Hosts Ben & Eric are just a couple of Carolina Panthers fans from North Carolina, who simply love talking Panthers football.• What? 'Keep Purring' is a Carolina Panthers FAN Podcast. Ben & Eric do not claim to be football experts, BUT they are expert fans!• Why? Eric and Ben have been friends for a decade, and worked together for 6 years. One of the things they've always connected on is their Carolina PantherVisit our Linktree to follow us on all Socials (https://linktr.ee/KeepPurring)Have a question or discussion topic for us? Send us an Email ([email protected])
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Ben Tucker, Eric Briggs