Macrodosing: Lane Kiffin Officially To LSU + Arian Got a Dog | December 2, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Macrodosing is a classic blend of sports analysis, college football drama, and personal stories, as hosts Arian Foster, PFT Commenter, and Big T take listeners through the seismic Lane Kiffin-to-LSU news, the intricacies of the college football coaching carousel, and Arian's life as a new dog owner. The crew dives deep into why college football's chaos, rivalries, and quirks offer something unique in American sports culture, blending humor, sharp insight, and unfiltered opinions.

Key Topics & Segments

I. Arian Foster Gets a Dog (Django Makes His Debut)

Timestamps: 01:07 – 21:36

• Arian introduces his new puppy, Django: The crew meets Django live on the pod, with Arian describing the breed (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and the joys and struggles of raising a puppy.
• Adjusting to the new routine: Arian shares the challenges – early wake-ups, messes, learning commands, and crate training.
  • Quote (Arian, 05:07): “He's a right now dawg – done pissed three times in my room… he's starting to learn routine though.”
• Emotional side of puppy adoption: Arian admits feeling guilty taking Django from his litter, sparking a discussion on dog social structures.
• Comparing raising puppies to raising humans:
  • Quote (Arian, 16:05): “It’s like having a child all over again, except at least with a child you can put a diaper on ‘em. I think a baby’s easier.”
• The Foster family’s adjustment: His kids’ embrace of Django, with some advice about establishing “hierarchy” when kids are intimidated by the puppy.

II. College Football Coaching Carousel & Lane Kiffin to LSU

Timestamps: 21:36 – 44:57

• Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU: The group unpacks the saga — from rumors, back-channel chats (including alleged conversations with the Louisiana governor), and the fallout.
  • Quote (Big T, 32:18): “If you stay at Ole Miss and keep doing this, you don't have to win a national title… They were going to give you $13 million too.”
  • Quote (Arian, 31:06): “It seems to me like he’s on a never-ending chase of… I don’t even know what.”
• Drama at Ole Miss: Kiffin called out a local reporter for using the phrase “can’t turn a ho into a housewife” (28:05).
  • Quote (Big T, 28:45): “They beat Mississippi State… then he sees the reporter and says, ‘You want to call me a ho? Why don't you come do it in the tunnel and we'll see what happens.’”
• Comparing coaching transitions: Should coaches moving to new jobs be allowed to finish seasons with old teams? The crew discusses calendar issues, transfer portal chaos, and why college football’s system is so disruptive for athletes and coaches.
• Transfer Portal and NCAA Calendar Issues: Early signing day, coaches switching jobs mid-season, and the “free agency” vibe.

III. PR Stunts, Dogs, and Lane Kiffin’s Mascot Mystery

Timestamps: 36:29 – 39:37

• Was Lane Kiffin’s “Juice” a fake PR dog? Allegations that the yellow lab “Juice” wasn’t actually Lane’s, but a mascot living with a handler.
  • Quote (PFT, 37:14): “Juice was never Lane Kiffin's dog. He's staying in Oxford with his handler… it was a dog beard, fake dog. We got dogfished.”
  • Quote (Big T, 37:34): “If that's true, that's the worst thing Lane has done. That's public.”

IV. Why College Football Is Still King & Rivalry Talk

Timestamps: 45:19 – 67:46

• The unique chaos of college football vs. the NFL: Big T makes the argument that no other sport rivals college football for passion, loyalty, and drama.
  • Quote (Big T, 45:19): "There's just nothing like this! This is the best sport that's ever existed."
• All-time rivalry debates: Michigan–Ohio State, Red Sox–Yankees, Auburn–Alabama, Raven–Steelers, Duke–UNC, and how the “stakes” and history make collegiate rivalries feel more real than pro sports.
  • Quote (Big T, 61:05): “There are ten college football rivalries before you get to the next sport.”
• Personal experiences: Arian and PFT reflect on how rivalries shaped their sports fandoms and on “lineage” in college football (47:02, 61:47).
• Random rivalry facts: How “The Iron Bowl” was state-mandated, and how the Michigan–Ohio State “circle the M” moment fell flat (67:01+).

V. News, Oddities, and Little-Known Sports Nuggets

Timestamps: 50:13 – 56:18

• Apple TV show plagiarizes a 70s film: The crew reacts to “The Hunt” being pulled from release amid plagiarized storyline accusations.
• Famous celebrities in sports: Discussion of rapper Toosie (age 25) committing to play football at Syracuse, and memories of artist-athletes like Master P and 2 Chainz playing college basketball.
  • Quote (Arian, 74:06): "He looks like an average athlete. If he ain't a rapper, he's not getting no D1 scholarship."
• Copyright and college sports:
  • Quote (Arian, 53:21): “Did you know The Lion King was kind of a ripoff of Kimba the White Lion?”

VI. Listener Voicemails & Fun Segments

Timestamps: 78:17 – 101:13

• Walkout Songs: The hosts pick entrance music for each other:
  • Big T for Arian: “Favorite Song” by Toosie (79:04)
  • Arian for Big T: “Rocky Top”; Big T for PFT: “Enter Sandman”
  • Classic sports hype songs debated: “Firestarter,” “Thunder Rolls,” and others.
• Presidential Policy Prompt: Listeners challenge Arian and Big T to outline their three core domestic policies for a mock presidential debate—set for a future episode.
• High School Sports Loyalty: Advice for a caller who moved to his rival high school’s town—can he root for his old high school until his kids play? Consensus: stay loyal, but cheer for your kids first.
• Recruiting photo shoots and the modern NCAA: The team pokes fun at high school athletes’ elaborate commitment photos and the branding arms race in college sports (95:54+).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Arian’s honest puppy confession:
  “He's a right now dawg – done pissed three times in my room… He's starting to learn routine though.” (05:07)
• Big T on Lane Kiffin’s job jumping:
  “If you stay at Ole Miss… you would have had a statue built, stadium named after you… but there is no job better than LSU, so the only elevation left would be the NFL.” (32:18, 34:27)
• Big T, why college football > NFL:
  “This is a coach who allegedly had a fake dog who is going to a bitter rival… like you just – there’s nothing like that. This is the best sport that's ever existed.” (45:19)
• On rivalry and legacy:
  Arian: “As a football guy… I like watching better football. The storylines, I get it 100%. It's a lineage thing for college football fans.” (46:16)
• PFT on coaching searches:
  "If you're a winning FCS or group of five head coach – please reach out if interested in the James Madison University coaching position." (48:06)
• On high school sports loyalty:
  Arian: “Fuck them kids… but when you play the bae, I'm going with my squad. I'll be decked out in my high school gear while my kids play against their rivals.” (90:39)
• On coaching movement calendar chaos:
  PFT: “The calendar is all screwed up in college football... There’s still football being played and kids are having to decide whether they're leaving their schools while still playing in the College Football Playoff.” (24:54)

The Show’s Tone: Unfiltered, Witty, and Collegial

• Casual banter, good-natured roasting, and a blend of serious analysis and absurdity (e.g., dog conspiracies, pop culture tangents).
• Hosts openly disagree and challenge each other, especially around college football drama, but always with mutual respect and humor.
• The dog bits (with Arian’s new puppy and Lane Kiffin's fake canine) set the tone: irreverent, authentic, and always ready to chase a tangent.

Timestamps Snapshot

• 01:07 – Django the dog’s debut and Arian’s adjustment to puppy parenthood.
• 21:36 – Lane Kiffin to LSU: fallout, drama, and speculation.
• 36:29 – The Juice Kiffin PR dog controversy.
• 45:19 – Why college football “tea” makes it the greatest sport.
• 61:05 – Rivalry rankings and debate.
• 78:17 – Listener voicemails: walkout songs, policy debates, high school sports loyalty.
• 90:39 – High school football loyalties and family rivalries.
• 100:01 & on – JMU coaching search, coaching career trajectories, NCAA changes.

Summary Takeaway

This episode is Macrodosing at its best: juggling headlines, big personalities, sports passion, and tangents—from the Kiffin saga to lively discussions on loyalty and rivalry. Whether you’re a college football fanatic, a fan of internet oddities, or just here to hear Arian Foster’s takes on dog ownership, it’s an episode brimming with real talk, laughter, and the joyous chaos of sports culture.

Listen if you want:

• Unvarnished takes on college football drama.
• A sports podcast where the dog content is as real as the recruiting gossip.
• To understand why nothing, not even Lane Kiffin or a fake mascot, stirs up passion (and pettiness) quite like college football.

“It’s a soap opera, man. College football is a soap opera… and it’s weird the most meaningful games haven’t even happened yet.” — PFT Commenter (40:40)