Cat Scratch Reader: For Carolina Panthers Fans

Brian and Jon sit down for a super quick preview show in which they mostly talk about the Panthers upcoming game with the Jets. Topics of discussion include the solid play Josh McCown, the Panthers vs. the McCowns historically, who to watch out for on the Jets both offensively and defensively, and the return of Greg Olsen to the squad. But most importantly, we talk about Kony Ealy's revenge game and how much of a disadvatange the Panthers will have as a result of Jeremy Cash's presence on the Jets practice squad. After all, he knows all the plays.  (Outro song credit: Antartica by Hands Like Houses)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Jon, and Brad are joined by a somewhat familiar face - Tyler Jackson, writer for Bleeding Green Nation, Baltimore Beatdown, and your very own Cat Scratch Reader. The guys share their takes on the Panthers victory over the Lions and the emergence of Ed Dickson as an offensive threat. They transition to talk about the Eagles and their sophomore QB Carson Wentz. Tyler breaks down where Wentz has improved and where he still needs to get better as a passer. We learn that Wendell Smallwood is in fact not good and that the Eagles have an unusual platoon situation on the offensive line. There's also some good X's and O's stuff where Tyler talks about route combos and other scheme stuff like that. Just listen.  (Outro song credit: Black Rose by Volbeat featuring Danko Jones)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon, Brad, and Brian reconvene to discuss the Panthers upcoming game against the Lions. They cover the injury report, the Panthers newest addition, takes on the Lions, and expectations for the game this weekend. Discussions also venture topics such as the stupidity of the NFL's injury report update a couple seasons ago, the name greatness of the Lions offensive coordinator, Brad's experience podcasting with Pride of Detroit, and probably some other stuff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Brad, and Jon are back to recap the Panthers' upset win over the Patriots on Sunday. They share their takeaways from the game, what they're optimistic about, who they were most impressed by, and other typical recap things. They also share their reactions to the team's bevy of injuries suffered on Sunday and how they think the team will respond. There's also some Tony Romo talk thrown in there.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Brad, and Jon are joined by Patriots fan Spenser to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl rematch between the Panthers and the Patriots. Believe it or not Spenser is a Patriots fan that is not overly optimistic about the Patriots chances in both this game and over the rest of the season. The guys talk about Patriots andom, offensive adjustments, players to watch on both sides, what's wrong with the Patriots defense, Josh McDaniels as a coordinator and potential head coach, and many more great and fun things! (Song credit: Same Old War by Our Last Night)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian makes adjusts to the defense and delivers a solid intro despite an aggressive play by his cohosts for the second consecutive episode. He, Brad, and Jon discuss the Panthers embarrassing home loss to the Saints. They share their thoughts on who's to blame and there's some disagreement among the group, particularly about a Devin Funchess.  (Outro song credit: Song #3 by Stone Sour) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Brad, and Jon are joined by JM DiGiulio, contributor the Saints SB Nation site Canal Street Chronicles. JM gives us a deep dive on the Saints successes and (mostly) failures over the past few seasons. We ask him some questions posed to us by our readers and get some very enlightening answers. Topics include why the Saints defense is bad; why it doesn't get better; how long Drew Brees, Sean Payton, and Mickey Loomis will be around; how well a couple of former Panthers are doing in the black and gold; and final score predictions from all of your hosts and guest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Jon, and not Brad sit down for a quick chat on the Panthers week 2 affair against the Bills. Is Cam Newton back? Is Christian McCaffrey bad and not good? Who was the Panthers MVP in week 2? Are the Panthers even good? Do we know anything? All these questions are answered in this 30 minute episode. Special guests include Jon's dog squeaking her toy in the background for a few minutes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Brad, and Jonthan discuss the Panthers week 1 win over the 49ers while looking ahead to week 2's tilt against the Bills. As per usual, the conversation ventures off into other territory, including a discussion on the emphasis on the ground game across the NFL in week 1 and the hottest Panthers debate of all time - which offensive tackle was less bad, Mike Remmers or Byron Bell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The preseason is over, the roster is final, and the Panthers have two kickers. Brian, Brad, and Jonathan discuss these matters and predict the Panthers chances at snapping the 49ers six game opening day winning streak. Interspersed throughout the episode are random tangential takes and observations on the rest of the NFL. Also, does Brian have a vocal doppleganger?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Brad, and Jonathan share their top performers from the Panthers week 3 tilt against the Jaguars. They share some commentary on the Jaguars comical quarterback situation and how great it is to not be there. On the topic of quarterbacks and things that are bad, the guys talk about how wrong it is to rank Cam as a bottom-of-teir-two quarterback. The guys also make a point to discuss the two hottest battles in camp - kickers and punters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Bradley, and Jonathan share their thoughts on the Panthers week two tilt against the Titans of Tennessee and follow that up with their thoughts on the QB situations in both Jacksonville and Carolina. Jonathan shares a hot take on a Panther fan favorite that is not well received by his cohosts, and the guys get into the most heated debate in the history of debates - how does one say gif? Stay tuned through the music for a little bonus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices