TAILGATE TALK

WITH BRIEN SCHMAUCH
YOUR FRIDAY MORNING PREGAME RITUAL
Your Friday Morning Pregame Ritual
Every Friday morning, Tailgate Talk with Brien Schmauch delivers bold predictions, underdog alerts, and the traditions that make college football more than just a game. In just 10 minutes or less, listeners get the energy and insights they need to roll into the weekend ready for kickoff.
Listen to Tailgate Talk on 
WVFT-FM's The Greg Tish Show
September 5, 2025

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WHO

IS BRIEN

Brien Schmauch has spent decades in college athletics, working alongside legendary coaches like Bobby Bowden, Vince Dooley, and Mark Richt. As the host of the Complete BS Podcast and the voice behind Tailgate Talk, Brien connects with fans in the way only a true “couch coach” can — honest, funny, and always fired up.
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WHAT

YOU'LL HEAR

Big Matchups Broken Down – The games that matter most, told with energy and edge.

Upset Alerts – Brien calls the chaos before it happens.

Fan Culture & Traditions – From tailgates to couch burnings, the stories that make college football unique.

Quick-Hit Picks – Fast, fun predictions you can share at the tailgate.

WHY

IT WORKS

Tailgate Talk is built for fans, not stat sheets. With insider knowledge from years in college athletics, Brien Schmauch blends humor, passion, and unfiltered takes that make every Friday morning feel like gameday.

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