{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642","podcast_index_feed_id":774642,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/bGDwSDbR","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-vols/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0947bef3-b73a-4c82-80c0-a4b4d129039f/9f9b6df7-24c4-468c-925f-7384bfccbba7/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551811545105-c0ljrmzgg69-5cde363bbd4748419906a1eb0a995ccc-2flocked-on-vols-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Vols podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Tennessee Volunteers. Hosted by Knoxville Radio Personality Eric Cain, the Locked On Vols podcast provides your daily Tennessee Volunteers fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Rocky Top. From the legendary gridiron battles at Neyland Stadium to the buzzer beaters at Thompson-Boling Arena, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Vols podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Volunteers locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Vols podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-28T12:22:48.194336+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642"},"episode":{"title":"REPORT: Tennessee Football is BETTER Than MOST Thought 2 Games Into Season","slug":"report-tennessee-football-is-better-than-most-thought-2-games-into-season","published_at":"2026-09-17T04:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642/report-tennessee-football-is-better-than-most-thought-2-games-into-season","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-vols/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/e472b7/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/0947bef3-b73a-4c82-80c0-a4b4d129039f/episodes/d1f8bfcf-f60d-421a-a67c-2319df212260/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=0947bef3-b73a-4c82-80c0-a4b4d129039f&awEpisodeId=d1f8bfcf-f60d-421a-a67c-2319df212260&feed=bGDwSDbR","summary":"Tennessee Volunteers show signs of real growth with Faizon Brandon stepping up as quarterback—are the Josh Heupel era Vols primed for a big leap this season? A strong run game, disciplined command from Brandon, and hints of an evolving offensive strategy raise big questions entering the upcoming clash against Texas Longhorns. Host Eric Cain breaks down Tennessee football’s progress through two games, evaluating position groups, the impact of injuries like Ethan Davis at tight end, and concerns about the offensive line. Josh Ward joins to offer insight on complementary football, Brandon’s poise, and what to expect against Kennesaw State. Plus, Lee Sterling’s picks and betting angles highlight the wild SEC slate ahead. Which position group gives Vols an edge over Texas? Can Brandon avoid freshman pitfalls as the schedule ramps up? Dive in for full analysis and bold predictions for Tennessee’s path forward.","meta_description":"Tennessee Volunteers show signs of real growth with Faizon Brandon stepping up as quarterback—are the Josh Heupel era Vols primed for a big leap this seas…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2222,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642/episodes/report-tennessee-football-is-better-than-most-thought-2-games-into-season/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642/report-tennessee-football-is-better-than-most-thought-2-games-into-season.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}