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Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul
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Sports media veteran Max Kellerman and super-agent Rich Paul discuss the most pressing topics in sports and culture.
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Knicks Win It All. Can They Repeat? And Are Wemby and the Spurs Poor Sports? | Game Over
Jun 1501:36:09Summary readyRich is surprised that Max isn’t wearing orange and blue today, but does Max need to apologize to James Dolan? We break down the Finals and look ahead toward the summer and next season (9:18). Can the Knicks become the first team to repeat in nearly a decade (46:10)? The Spurs and Victor Wembanyama are under fire after most of the team skipped the postgame handshakes (55:09). What do both Finals contenders need to adjust for next year (58:36)? We also look ahead to the NBA draft (1:08:31) and congratulate friend of the show Tom Dundon after his Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryKnicks One Win Away, Game 5 Preview, and LeBron and the Warriors? | Game Over
Jun 1201:03:14Summary readyMax and Rich are back together in L.A. to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks are one win away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but should they still be worried about the series (7:13)? Will San Antonio be a sea of blue and orange on Saturday (22:48)? We’re curious about the rumors of mutual curiosity between LeBron and the Warriors. Rich touches on whether there’s any truth to those reports (33:50), as well as LeBron’s comments on not taking anyone over himself (45:04). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Miracle at Madison Square Garden | Game Over
Jun 1100:42:05Summary readyWhat did we just see?! The Knicks storm back from down 29 to stun the Spurs to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Max joins the show from a delirious New York City for some instant reaction with Rich (0:16). Do we start engraving the Larry O’Brien Trophy? Or, what does San Antonio need to do to win three straight? Who’s the Finals MVP if we gave out the trophy right now (11:34)? Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Theorist Studios The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryKnicks Drop Game 3 at the Garden | Game Over
Jun 900:52:52Summary readyMax is in New York City and talks about the vibes in the city with the Knicks rolling (0:16). He starts the show giving his initial thoughts on Game 3 of the NBA Finals and how the Knicks let the game fall through. Rich joins the show to share his thoughts on the game and who he thinks will take Game 4 (15:20). Max shares his Five-Minute Max on Mikal Bridges showing up in the playoffs (41:55). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Theorist Studios The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryPreviewing Game 2, and the Most Clutch Players in the Major Sports | Game Over
Jun 500:56:57Summary readyOnce Max’s rideshare journey finally got him to the set, we revisit what we saw in Wednesday’s Game 1 (8:06). How did the Knicks’ front office change the trajectory of the franchise through trades? Then, Max and Rich break down the Game 2 adjustments for the Spurs (18:55) and how they avoid an 0-2 hole going back to New York (33:00). Jalen Brunson is moving up the list, but who are the most clutch players in the history of the major U.S. sports (37:25)? Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby and Trevor Rabone Directors of Photography: Neal Lett and Ulrich Von Dran IV Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Umbrella Theory The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryGame 1 NBA Finals Reactions With Antonio Daniels and Gary Payton | Game Over
Jun 401:17:22Summary readyThe opening game of the NBA Finals that seemed to be in San Antonio’s grasp was ripped away by New York in a 105-95 Knicks win. Max and Rich were at the game, and they’re here to break it all down along with Antonio Daniels (0:17). Jalen Brunson scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and 30 points for the game. How does he continue to impress game by game (11:08)? Wemby dropped 26 of his own, but who needs to step up for the Spurs (17:51)? Then, "The Glove" Gary Payton joins the show to give his thoughts on Game 1 (46:31). What do both teams have to do to win Game 2 (1:02:14)? Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guests: Antonio Daniels and Gary Payton Producers: David Jacoby and Trevor Rabone Directors of Photography: Neal Lett and Ulrich Von Dran IV Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Umbrella Theory The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryPreviewing the NBA Finals, and a Blockbuster NFL Trade | Game Over
Jun 301:09:35Summary readyBefore they fly to San Antonio for Games 1 and 2, Max and Rich are here to preview the Knicks and Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. But first, a MASSIVE trade in the NFL, with Myles Garrett heading West to the Rams. How does Rich feel about what his Browns got in return? Then, we break down the Finals (8:45). The Spurs aren’t only good now, but they’re set up for the future as well (13:18). Could this series be a legacy changer for KAT (29:45)? And who do the guys like to win it all (38:27)? Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jack Wilson, Kevin Cureghian, and Trevor Rabone Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummarySpurs Win the West, and Revisiting the 2016 NBA Finals
Jun 101:36:27Summary readyThe San Antonio Spurs win the West, and Max and Rich break down Game 7 to start another week of Game Over (6:29). Then, a quick preview of the upcoming NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks (23:39). And finally, we revisit an all-time classic series: The 2016 NBA Finals, when the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 series deficit against the 73-win Golden State Warriors (32:47). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby and Trevor Rabone Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryGilbert Arenas Joins Max and Rich, an NBA Game 7, and the Knicks Await | Game Over
May 2902:10:19Summary readyThree-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas joins Max and Rich to end the week on Game Over! But first, we’ve got a Game 7 coming up to crown the Western Conference champion (5:54). Will it be the Thunder or the Spurs moving on, and who should the Knicks root for? Then, Agent Zero joins the show (34:50). Who’s Gil's pick to win Game 7, and how are modern NBA players using film to not only scout their opponents, but the officials as well? Hibachi cooks up his thoughts on the best player in the world, as well as ring culture in the NBA (48:54). Finally, Max and Rich dive into how Arenas built his media industry, and balancing everything with being a father (1:19:58). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Gilbert Arenas Producers: David Jacoby, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThunder Go Up 3-2, and the Knicks Are in the Finals | Game Over
May 2701:12:43Summary readyMax and Rich are back from San Antonio and get into the Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead over the Spurs in the Western Conference finals (5:58). Why was Wemby not as aggressive in Game 5? Can the Thunder close it out when SGA's not playing his best? Then, the stage is set for the Knicks to make it to the Finals, and the guys discuss New York's chances of winning it all (17:05). Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note at gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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