4th and Short: A CSR Podcast

Brian, Brad, and Jon discuss the Panthers season through ten weeks. Topics of discussion include a state of the team review, draft grades, best and worst offseason acqusitions, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, offensive and defensive MVPs, and record predictions for the remainder of the season. There's also a brief discussion on the Panthers only newsworthy item of the week, the Greg Olsen "controversy." Stick around until the end and let the outro get you hyped for the rest of the season.

17 Nov 20171h 1min

Brian, Brad, and Jon discuss the annihilation of the Dolphins at the hands of the Panthers. They give their big takeaways from both sides of the ball and discuss the state of the team heading into the bye week. If nothing else, listen to hear Brad struggle to stay connected. It's good fun. It's also the first time the show was recorded with a new type of software, and the sound quality is astronomically better.  (Outro song credit: These Walls by Trapt)

15 Nov 201746min

Brian, Brad, and Jonathan are here on a Monday instead of a Friday due to technical difficulties. The episode was recorded on Thursday night, so if we sound a little old, you know why. The guys look ahead to tonight's game against the Dolphins, touching on the relative strength of the Dolphins defense and complete ineptitude of the Dolphins defense. The guys also discuss their expectations for Christian McCaffrey and the rest of the Panthers running attack after the happenings against the Falcons. Give it a listen to get you informed for Monday night's showdown.

12 Nov 201748min

Brian, Brad, and Jonathan are once again joined by Jeanna, writer for the Falcoholic and SB Nation NFL. They give their optimistic/pessimistic takes from Sunday's game and their weekly Mike Shula Review. The great Jonathan Stewart debate rages on, and Jeanna gives her outside perspective on the situation. They also discuss the state of the division and what they expect to see from the NFC South going forward.  (Outro song credit: Here's to the Best by Strangers to Wolves)

7 Nov 201759min

Brian, Brad, and Jon are joined by Jeanna Thomas from the Falcoholic. The show starts with a very special cameo from a very special person. The quartet of hosts talk about what's wrong with the Falcons this year, if the Super Bowl hangover exists, offensive coordinator problems, and expectations for the upcoming game between the Panthers and the Falcons. Jeanna also provides her input on the Kelvin Benjamin trade, and it's a little different than the general opinion of Panthers fans. And there may or may not be an abundance of 28-3 jokes.  (Outro song credit: Farther from Home by Ashes to New)

3 Nov 20171h 3min

Brian, Brad, and Jon share their takes on the Panthers 17-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. As has been the theme for recent weeks, the main topic of conversation is the offensive woes. Did Sunday's win over the Bucs create some optimism for the offense? Is Shula still bad? Is it the roster's fault? Who's to blame for the roster? Most if not all of these questions are answered in the podcast. Props are also given to the defense for playing well, but that's not as fun to talk about. And we learn how to say Brian's last name.  (Outro song credit: Golden Parachutes by Hawthorne Heights)

31 Okt 201744min

Brian, Jon, and Brad come together for the angriest podcast in Cat Scratch Reader history. So angry in fact, that many swear words are said. Be warned. Sticking with the theme for the week, this episode focuses in on the offensive ineptitude, the atrocious play calling, the baffling decision making, and all of the other embarrassing aspects of the Panthers fourteen point loss to the Chicago Bears. This episode is hot hot hot.  (Appropriate outro song credit: Let Down by Palisades)

24 Okt 201756min

Jon, Brian, Brad are joined by Larry D from Chicago Bears Review to talk about an assortment of things pertaining to the upcoming game between the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears. Topics include "how much do you love John Fox as a coach?. That alone is worth the low low price of admission. But there's more! There is also discussion on the best way to handle a rookie quarterback, where the Bears are strong and where they are lacking, and general discussion on the quarterback histories of these two teams. Spoiler alert: they're not pretty. The episode also ends with a fun new game: has there been a quarterback as bad as Jimmy Clausen since his stint with the Panthers? A special prize will be given to anyone that can name one.   (Outro song credit: Indonesia Better Be Worth It by Hopes on Hold)

19 Okt 20171h 21min