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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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Creating a Championship Team, and Best NBA Duos of All Time
Mar 1301:12:58Summary readyIt’s a basketball-heavy Friday edition of Game Over, where Max and Rich discuss how to build a championship team, along with which current NBA teams possess these traits (5:07). Who are some of the best duos of all time in the NBA (22:16)? Max takes credit for Luka’s 51-point game against the Bulls, and can JJ Redick push the right buttons for the Lakers come playoff time? Are Kobe Bryant fans to blame for the reaction to Bam’s 83 (41:09)? And finally to your emails, where Max and Rich debate the next evolution of the NBA, before teasing the show’s first guest coming up on Wednesday! Keep emailing the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryBam Drops 83?! Jaylen Brown Ejected, MVP Race Heats Up, and Emails!
Mar 1101:03:52Summary readyWednesday’s Game Over has only one place to start, with Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game against the Wizards (8:52). Rich explains why talk is cheap in today’s Get Rich Quick. Did Jaylen Brown deserve to be ejected against the Spurs, and should the players be the ones to decide the game (27:17)? Then, the NBA MVP race heats up, and Five Minute Max wonders if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be in the conversation with Jokic and Wemby? The Maxx Crosby deal between the Ravens and Raiders falls through—where does he land next (41:39)? Max has thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, before getting to your emails including ranking the Top 5 Hip-Hop groups of all time. Keep emailing the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jack Wilson, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryJayson Tatum Returns! NBA Notes and NFL Roster Shake-Ups.
Mar 901:08:08Summary readyIt's a jam-packed Monday for Game Over. Jayson Tatum’s return seemed to be everything the Celtics were hoping for and more (5:26)! Will he make Boston the team to beat in the Eastern Conference? Today’s Get Rich Quick is a deep dive into why evolving your personal ecosystem is key to moving on to greater things in life (13:38). Then, we move over to the Western Conference, where Max believes the San Antonio Spurs should be the favorites and Victor Wembanyama is the potential MVP. Five Minute Max prosecutes the Clippers' cap circumvention case. Why does Max believe it was a victimless crime (35:50)? Then they jump into offseason NFL moves, discussing Maxx Crosby's move to the Ravens (40:08) and another round of your emails. Also, Rich gives Max some home decor tips, as one side of the Game Over studio is a little emptier than the other. Keep emailing the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jack Wilson, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe East Is in the House: Tatum Returning, and Hornets Buzzing
Mar 601:14:14Summary readyJayson Tatum returns tonight (5:57), and the East is all of a sudden loaded. What did the Spurs-Pistons game tell us about Detroit’s future (18:01)? Max has a wild idea! The Hornets are buzzing (34:06), which leads to today’s Get Rich Quick on their future, and LaMelo Ball’s impact. While Five Minute Max finds Kellerman still stuck on Wednesday’s Thunder-Knicks game. Lastly, we close the show out with emails (52:49), including follow-ups about recognizing star power, Jordan’s scoring debate, and the most underrated food city! Keep emailing the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryLatest NBA Trends, And Which Players of the Past Would Thrive Today?
Mar 401:12:36Summary readyAfter some life lessons from Rich, Max begins with his latest thoughts on how Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are playing (7:47). Then, a conversation about playing the right way leads to the latest Anthony Edwards performance, as well as how good the Hornets have been. Next, what does Max think about Draymond’s comments concerning Nico Harrison, Luka Doncic, and a media double standard (25:31)? A fun debate ensues after Rich wants to know which players of the past would thrive today (29:16). Plus, Five Minute Max on Chet Holmgren, the latest on Kyler Murray (49:17), as well as emails about GIF’s and the GOAT sneaker! Keep emailing the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryPaths to a Championship, NFL Combine, and Respect Between Eras
Mar 201:16:15Summary readyRight off the bat we've got a '400 Degreez' by Juvenile album update and a Geek squad rant, before jumping into the latest in the NBA world (7:10): Do the Knicks have a path to a championship? What does it mean that JJ got in Luka’s face? And is it time to take the Wolves seriously as contenders? Today’s Get Rich Quick (44:44) touches on a debate between eras, and turns into a conversation about respect. Today’s Five Minute Max (56:47) is on the NFL combine’s success, and what it teaches us. All that plus the latest emails, and a whole lot more! Email the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Unstuck your team! Try Loom for free today at https://atlassian.com/loom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryAnt’s Heroics, Get Rich Quick Rumors, and More Emails
Feb 2700:59:28Summary readyIt’s been a busy week in the NBA: The guys start with the Ant-Man and his clutch shot last night (7:29). They also touch on the Lakers' bad loss, including more on Luka Doncic, which ends up as today’s Five Minute Max (23:31). Then, it’s Get Rich Quick time (29:50): Rumors about him, his company and their future plans, all complete with a visual aid! Lastly, more emails (47:37): A follow-up to the Pippen Award, thoughts on Clayton Kershaw, and a larger conversation about the Miami Heat’s 2011 NBA Finals loss. Plus: Monopoly strategy, Rich’s story time with Warren Buffett, Jay-Z, and much more! Keep emailing the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryFinals Previews, MVP Criteria, and Popularity vs. Fame
Feb 2501:13:26Summary readyThere are two marquee games tonight (7:19); which is a more likely Finals preview? Thunder-Pistons or Celtics-Nuggets? Max gives Rich props on his Pistons take, but it’s SPURRED a different thought (13:11): Why aren’t people saying that San Antonio is the best team? What is he missing? Next, today’s Get Rich Quick breaks down the difference between being popular and famous (22:53), while a discussion about the criteria for MVP actually ends up being today’s Five-Minute Max (32:51). Later, more emails (55:55)! Should there be a Pippen Award? Plus, Rich’s advice to rookies and more discussion of a future GOAT. Email the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jaylen vs. Luka, KAT vs. Shaq, Ant vs. Maxey, and Your Emails!
Feb 2301:16:59Summary readyRich and Max begin by debating whether they’d rather have access or money before teasing a bigger discussion about social media. But they have to get to Celtics-Lakers (8:15), where the guys were together courtside yesterday rubbing shoulders with Pat Riley. After reminiscing about those classic Showtime teams, Max gives his thoughts on who he’d rather have, Jaylen Brown or Luka Doncic (16:16). Next, the fellas react to Shaq challenging Karl-Anthony Towns (25:54) and to Tyrese Maxey’s great performance, which in turn leads to an ongoing conversation about the 2028 U.S. men’s Olympic team (41:59). Plus, Rich really puts Max’s ’90s rap knowledge to the test (50:19), a Five-Minute Max on Zuffa Boxing (53:44), and a great first batch of your emails, including a question about an all-Kentucky All-Star team! Email the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryCade Cowboy’s Up, First Team All-NBA, and the Truth About Darryn Peterson
Feb 2001:15:19Summary readyIf you’re just a listener to this show, Rich’s outfit today has to be seen to be believed. The guys start with the Pistons' impressive win in the Garden (8:29): Are they the team to beat in the East? If not them, who? And inspired by Cade Cunningham’s performance, and Zach Lowe’s first pass at All-NBA teams, Max and Rich run through who would be on their ballots (29:31). Then, today’s Five-Minute Max (39:40) starts with Obama and aliens and gets to New York and James Dolan, all while leaving Rich speechless! Later, story time from Tyronn Lue’s talk to the Cavs before Game 7, and a new edition of Get Rich Quick (52:14) on what’s really going on with Darryn Peterson. Email the show! GameOver@Spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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