# Episode 586: Live and Let Fly

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Podcast: [The Auburn Observer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-auburn-observer-3291122)
Published: 2026-05-19T10:11:28+00:00
Episode link: https://www.auburnobserver.com/p/auburn-basketball-mantas-rubstavicius-football-big-cat-weekend-2026
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Duration seconds: 5298

## Resource

Justin and Dan talk Mantas Rubštavičius’ commitment for Auburn basketball and a pair of Big Cat Weekend-adjacent pickups for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include: * why Justin believes Mantas fits perfectly onto this team * why Dan forecasts lots of threes * realistic expectations for a renovated Auburn MBB roster * why SEC MBB should have more contenders in 2026 * notes on Alex Golesh’s newest commitments after Big Cat Weekend * Golesh’s embrace of “what makes Auburn Auburn” * the significance of Auburn winning a battle for a top high school OT * a music-heavy Nonsense Segment, as Dan reconsiders a pair of the biggest bands of the 90s/2000s and Justin offers thoughts about Emo Night promotions If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link . Follow Dan ( @dnpck ) and Justin ( @JFergusonAU ) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

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