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The Jeff Ward Show

Austin-based talk show legend Jeff Ward challenges the audience with daily episodes showcasing his smart, irreverent, and quirky take on the biggest issues in sports, business, and politics. Multiple episodes are dropped EVERY weekday so the topics are current and the lively debate is fresh. It doesn't take listeners long to understand the show's motto: "The ONLY agenda is to make you think." His popular "Buy or Sell" segment tackles the hottest topics of the day in a unique way that demands every listener have an opinion, and his daily "Wardisms" are legendary.

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  1. 1000

    Steve Sarkisian’s Greatest Hits. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    Steve Sarkisian’s greatest hits. [1:10]The Texas coach is on a roll. Buy or sell? [27:39]LeBron. CJ Stroud. SEC defection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 999

    “Jackassery.”

    Football’s “Jumping the Shark.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 998

    It’s late November or bust. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    It’s late November or bust. [1:10]Mike Elko gets real. A documentary on “weird” Austin. [15:49]Can “Weird Austin” sell?“Jackassery.” [28:31] Football’s “jumping the shark.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. 997

    We’re getting the SEC all wrong

    Alabama’s title days are over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. 996

    Ranking college quarterbacks. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    Ranking college quarterbacks. [1:10]Arch Manning not in the Top 5?A post World Cup spike or meh? [17:20]Will Americans keep watching?We’re getting the SEC all wrong. [25:37]Alabama’s title days are over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. 995

    Why people vote for Ken Paxton.

    Voters give two reasons. An interview with Scott Braddock, Editor of the Quorum Report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. 994

    The SEC’s threat. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    The SEC’s threat. [1:10]What to make of the threat. Tom Brady is ruining Tom Brady’s brand. [18:51]Tom Brady is acting foolish.Why people vote for Ken Paxton. [30:10]Voters give two reasons. An interview with Scott Braddock, Editor of the Quorum Report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. 993

    “Selling” social media posts. Ugh.

    Can the bar get any lower. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  9. 992

    The World Cup on acid. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    The World Cup on acid. [1:10]The worst halftime show, ever.“Selling” social media posts. Ugh. [30:17]Can the bar get any lower. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  10. 991

    Michael Jackson is Trending, Again

    Michael’s best (underrated) songs. An interview with National Music Writer Melissa RuggieriSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  11. 990

    Good (or bad) Idea? ESPN's "Jeopardy"

    The sports version of Jeopardy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  12. 989

    Donald Trump’s nightmare…Podcaster hate

    Trump’s “friends” have turned.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  13. 988

    How Did Houston Let This Happen?

    The "Fake" OilersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  14. 987

    Are betting platforms the next Big tobacco?

    A jury recently decided social media platforms are addictive products. Are betting platforms next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  15. 986

    The Sinister Attack on "Free Speech".

    Legislating fairness is a lie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  16. 985

    When Austin was Weird

    Farrah for Mayor is a throwback.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  17. 984

    The Most Whacked Out Race in Politics

    The promise of plenty of "dirt." An interview with Scott Braddock, Editor at Quorum Report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  18. 983

    Welcome to the Texans’ TED talk.

    How to NOT panic and overpaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  19. 982

    The NFL’s 10 Best quarterbacks.

    You’ll scream about No. 6. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  20. 981

    The “Best College Coaches” list is all wrong. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    The “Best Coaches” list is all wrong. [1:10]No debate on No. 1. He set WHAT on fire? [16:10]Is it arson? (It’s his own “junk.”)The World Cup breaks the internet. (Really.) [20:40]The World Cup is good for hookups (uh, dating.)The Johnny Manziel “what if” game. [25:17]“Johnny Football” has a pointThe NFL’s 10 Best quarterbacks. [30:24]You’ll scream about No. 6. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  21. 980

    Equality? Nope, it’s a handout.

    Sorry, haters. It’s true. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  22. 979

    The most interesting person in sports. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    The most interesting person in sports. [1:10]The Greg Popovich movie. Equality? Nope, it’s a handout. [18:50]Sorry, haters. It’s true. The Cowboys would go there, of course. [28:55]Sorry, Dak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  23. 978

    We’ve got youth sports all wrong.

    The Euro view of youth sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  24. 977

    Should a foul be a “hate crime?” |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    Should a foul be a “hate crime?” [1:10]The DOJ comes for the WNBA.Cheaters and hypocrites. [12:17]Tampering? Meh. We’ve got youth sports all wrong. [20:16]The Euro view of youth sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  25. 976

    The Big 12 drama is cool.

    Five Big 12 storylinesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  26. 975

    It’s the system (and culture), stupid. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    It’s the system (and culture), stupid. [1:10]Why the USMNT struggle. The Big 12 drama is cool. [23:31]Five Big 12 storylines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  27. 974

    The World Cup buzzkill.

    Why the U.S. crashed out?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  28. 973

    A CTE tragedy that hits harder than most. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    A CTE tragedy that hits harder than most. [1:10] What changes? Anything?The Minions are Satanic? [15:09]Devil worshipping? Huh?The World Cup buzzkill. [20:08]Why the U.S. crashed out?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  29. 972

    Hypocrisy on full display.

    Where’s the MAGA outrage?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  30. 971

    Right decision. Terrible optics.

    FIFA gets the rage it deserves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  31. 970

    The predatory world of NIL.

    NIL comes for high school. A conversations with Greg Riddle, Editor/ Writer at The Dallas Morning News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  32. 969

    Suspensions? FIFA should learn from the NFL. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    FIFA should learn from the NFL. [1:10]Suspending players is outrageous. The predatory world of NIL. [28:28]NIL comes for high school. A conversations with Greg Riddle, Editor/ Writer at The Dallas Morning News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  33. 968

    Five weird World Cup observations

    Screaming goalies and flopping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  34. 967

    The player under the MOST pressure. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    The player under the MOST pressure. [1:10]Does any player matter more?The SWC foreshadowed the future. [14:20]The SWC was 2026 before 2026Five weird World Cup observations. [30:25]Screaming goalies and flopping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  35. 966

    Texas Tech has learned nothing. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    Texas Tech has learned nothing. [1:10] Agreeing to a documentary?Do the Aggies deserve preseason love? [19:08]Best quarterbacks in CFB. A Discussion with Blake Toppmeyer, Senior National College Football Columnist for the USA TODAY Network.Penalty kicks suck. There’s a better way. [42:13]The better way to settle a tie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  36. 965

    Do the Aggies deserve preseason love?

    Best quarterbacks in CFB. A Discussion with Blake Toppmeyer, Senior National College Football Columnist for the USA TODAY Network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  37. 964

    Archie Manning is right. We’re nuts. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    Archie Manning is right. We’re nuts.  [1:10]All reason is lost. What are the creepy Patriot Games? [15:14]Taxpayers, what’s the point?Find Bosnia on a map. [22:17]Cut the perky reporter some slack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  38. 963

    The coolest fans, ever.

    Mac Engle’s World Cup stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  39. 962

    Name That

    Friday Night Lights, The Black Eyed Peas, Air Supply.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  40. 961

    The U.S. soccer team’s “red flag.”

    The one “issue.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  41. 960

    College football’s labor issue. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    College football’s labor issue. [1:10]When players say, “We’re out.”The coolest fans, ever. [17:36]Mac Engle’s World Cup stories. Anti-vax dating apps. (It’s a thing.) [58:17]The weirdest coupling.The U.S. soccer team’s “red flag.” [1:10:36]The one “issue.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  42. 959

    The Texas Tech playoff margin

    It’s Big 12 Championship or bust.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  43. 958

    College football’s best decade. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast

    College football’s best decade. [1:10]The best players and best teams.The Texas Tech playoff margin. [17:15]It’s Big 12 Championship or bust.Another terrible analyst. [24:20]Why coaches keep getting hired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  44. 957

    A business decision. Nothing more.

    Stop the moral comparisons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  45. 956

    Texas taxpayers…You’re on the clock. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    Using Austin as leverage, again. [1:10]Ready to finance an arena?A business decision. Nothing more. [15:29]Stop the moral comparisons.Where’s the giraffe? [30:14]Wait, why do own a giraffe?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  46. 955

    Buy or Sell?

    Sorsby. CFP. Mavericks. Messi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  47. 954

    The NFL puts an end to the drama. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    The NFL puts an end to the drama. [1:10]The NFL is the adult in the room.The are more Diana Rusini’s? [22:06]Sex with reporters is common? Buy or sell? [26:22]Sorsby. CFP. Mavericks. Messi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  48. 953

    The Kanye West free speech fight

    Stay out of it, Mayor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  49. 952

    “Promotion and relegation” is the fix. |The Jeff Ward Show podcast.

    “Promotion and relegation” is the fix. [1:10]College football CAN’T be fixed. The U.S. World Cup buzzkill. [19:00]The Final 8 is THE goal. The Kanye West free speech fight. [28:11]Stay out of it, Mayor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  50. 951

    Why the U.S. doesn’t dominate soccer

    A numbers game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Austin-based talk show legend Jeff Ward challenges the audience with daily episodes showcasing his smart, irreverent, and quirky take on the biggest issues in sports, business, and politics. Multiple episodes are dropped EVERY weekday so the topics are current and the lively debate is fresh. It doesn't take listeners long to understand the show's motto: "The ONLY agenda is to make you think." His popular "Buy or Sell" segment tackles the hottest topics of the day in a unique way that demands every listener have an opinion, and his daily "Wardisms" are legendary.

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