Scarlet Nation Podcast

The Scarlet Nation podcast explores the world of Rutgers athletics, with a focus on Scarlet Knight football, basketball, and recruiting. It is hosted by Scarlet Nation publisher, John Otterstedt, as well as long time beat writer, Bobby Deren. Guests include current and former players, high school and college coaches, as well as members of the Scarlet Nation message board community.

Episodes

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers QB headlines, recruiting in full swing and more

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer highlight the latest in Rutgers Football.

April 30, 2026 • 26:51

Scarlet Nation Podcast: What's next for Rutgers Basketball and wrapping up spring practice

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the latest in Rutgers basketball and football.

April 24, 2026 • 28:58

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers basketball picking up momentum in transfer portal

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the latest in Rutgers Basketball.

April 20, 2026 • 23:26

Scarlet Nation Podcast: What's going on with Rutgers basketball?

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss a quiet opening to the transfer portal season for Rutgers Basketball.

April 15, 2026 • 30:12

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers spring practice insight and breaking down the upcoming College Basketball Crown

Bobby Derena and Kristian Dyer discuss the latest in Rutgers football and basketball.

March 30, 2026 • 28:25

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers Spring Football Preview

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer preview Rutgers' upcoming spring practice.

March 25, 2026 • 22:43

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers basketball talk, NIL promises and more

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the latest in Rutgers athletics.

March 23, 2026 • 18:35

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Wrapping up Rutgers hoops and talking the latest in Rutgers Football

Bobby Deren and Kristrian Dyer discuss the latest in the Rutgers sports world.

March 15, 2026 • 28:36

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Answering Reader Questions

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer answer Scarlet Nation reader questions.

February 28, 2026 • 43:58

Scarlet Nation Podcast: The state of Rutgers basketball and a look ahead to spring practice

The Scarlet Nation podcast returns to talk more Rutgers football and basketball.

February 25, 2026 • 30:42

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Where does Rutgers Basketball go from here?

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the latest in Rutgers hoops and what lies ahead.

February 20, 2026 • 19:21

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Breaking down Rutgers Football coaching changes

Brian Dohn joins the latest Scarlet Nation podcast.

February 12, 2026 • 39:14

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Brian Dohn talks transfer portal, Rutgers DC search and more

247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins the Scarlet Nation podcast.

January 30, 2026 • 36:16

Scarlet Nation Podcast: The current state of Rutgers Basketball and where things are heading

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the state of Rutgers Basketball.

January 27, 2026 • 20:37

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers Football making moves in the transfer portal

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss Rutgers football transfer haul.

January 15, 2026 • 24:13

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Breaking down Ian Strong's departure and the return of two starting O-Linemen

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss a busy day for Rutgers football.

January 01, 2026 • 17:20

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers' transfer portal season set to begin

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the upcoming start of the transfer portal for Rutgers.

December 31, 2025 • 22:27

Scarlet Nation Podcast: New round of Rutgers transfers and coaching changes abound

The Scarlet Nation staff discusses the latest in Rutgers football.

December 26, 2025 • 22:17

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers Transfer Portal season approaching, hoops news and more

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer talk about the latest Rutgers football and basketball news.

December 13, 2025 • 17:06

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Three Rutgers defensive coaches get chopped

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the dismissal of Rutgers coaches Robb Smith, Zach Sparber and Colin Ferrell.

December 05, 2025 • 22:58

Scarlet Nation Podcast: A disappointing end for Rutgers' season

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss Rutgers' 40-36 loss to Penn State.

November 29, 2025 • 19:42

Scarlet Nation Podcast: A Rutgers Holiday Weekend

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss a busy holiday time for Rutgers athletics.

November 27, 2025 • 11:37

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers Football progressing and Rutgers Basketball looking for answers

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the state of Rutgers football and hoops after each dropped a weekend contest.

November 22, 2025 • 17:31

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers Post-game wrap after Maryland win

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer dissect Rutgers' 35-20 win over Maryland.

November 08, 2025 • 12:23

Scarlet Nation Podcast: Previewing Rutgers vs Illinois and talking new hoops GM

Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer talk about the latest in Rutgers football and basketball.

November 08, 2025 • 19:07