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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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The Pats and Seahawks Are Super Bowl Bound, Boxing and UFC Weekend, Plus Media Mayhem
Jan 2601:04:21Summary readyAfter a tribute to Derrick Rose in the open, the fellas react to the AFC and NFC championship games (8:11): Sam Darnold finally did it, Drake Maye came up clutch, and Sean Payton made his big decision. Next, Rich talks Media Mayhem (22:35): Truth vs. Trolling in the current state of sports media. Then, he gets out of the way for Max’s big topic of the day, which is his experience over the weekend at the inaugural Zuffa Boxing event, as well as sitting cageside at UFC 324 (36:55). Finally, the guys take on the problem with players voting in the All-Star Game, more Wemby talk, and Dabo Swinney had a BAR! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNFL Preview, Leftover Lakers Thoughts, And How to be the Face of the League
Jan 2301:08:22Summary readyThe show starts with Max and Rich not together for the first time! Where are they?? The guys give more of their thoughts on this week’s story about the Buss family (5:19), after a few days to really digest it. Rich also found himself in the news this week concerning Anthony Davis, but he tells you why you shouldn’t listen to all that (16:59). Then, they gotta move on cause it’s conference championship weekend (31:08)! Max antagonizes Pats fans, while also setting the stage for what could be a classic between the Rams and Seahawks. Rich’s big topic today (44:00) is what it takes to be the “Face of the League.” The show closes out with some picks for the weekend, Max’s excitement for boxing’s future, and a whole lot more. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Truth About the Youth, MLB Spending, and CFP Reaction
Jan 2101:07:24Summary readyAfter a quick travel talk, Rich wants to start today with the “Truth About the Youth” (6:17), and discuss what’s going on with youth sports in America. Max wants to know whether this relates at all to the Jonathan Kuminga situation, especially in light of GM Mike Dunleavy’s latest comments. Next, how do the guys feel about MLB possibly implementing a salary cap in baseball (32:13), and why is Max’s reaction to the College Football Playoff like his “fourth favorite song” (44:23)? All that plus what’s happening with the QB at Duke, this latest story about the Buss family (53:19), and a whole lot more! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDifference in NFL Quarterbacks, and Point Guards in the Modern NBA
Jan 1901:12:20Summary readyAfter a tribute to MLK to start the show, Max unveils his theory about Goodest vs. Greatest (4:28) and how it pertains to Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, and even Muhammad Ali! After a full football review, the guys talk about the state of the Knicks and Lakers (25:10), as well as a breakdown of how the point guard position has evolved in the modern NBA. In closing (51:42), some quick thoughts on the CFP title game, some rules Rich might change, a rule Max DEFINITELY wants to change, and the guys' favorite Chinese food! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Nick Kosut, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryGiants Get John Harbaugh and Full NFL Divisional Round Preview
Jan 1601:27:39Summary readyAfter a special breakfast delivery, Max starts the show ecstatic about the Giants getting John Harbaugh (9:18)! After he’s done being a fan, it’s time to preview all the matchups this NFL weekend (14:29), including the CFP National Championship on Monday. Next, we turn to Rich’s alter ego, “Podcast Paul,” to find out what’s going on with Jonathan Kuminga (34:21); Max also wants to know what it’s going to take for an American wing to be the best player in the NBA. Lastly, does signing Kyle Tucker mean the Dodgers are ruining baseball (1:08:02)? Spoiler alert: NO! The guys discuss all that, plus some predictions for the weekend, and a whole lot more. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMike Tomlin Out, Plus Rich’s Reaction to the Reaction
Jan 1401:20:58Summary readyCongratulations are in order for Rich, find out why right at the start of the show (0:05)! Then, the guys discuss the news that Mike Tomlin will not coach the Steelers next year (7:14), as well as the Texans' chances the rest of the way after their performance Monday night. Then, it’s what everyone came to hear: Max and Rich react to the reaction that their hypothetical Austin Reaves trade made on the sports news cycle (23:25). How did LeBron take the comments? What did Rich and Austin’s agent talk about? And what did Max say today that might cause another stir? They close the show with a wide-ranging discussion about the NBA All-Star Game (52:35), Ravens team owner Steve Bisciotti’s comments, and their respective font sizes for each of their notes! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNFL Coaching and QB Legacies. Plus, NBA Team Building and an Eras Debate.
Jan 1201:26:35Summary readyGame Over begins its Netflix era! After an ode to 'Sesame Street' off the top, Max and Rich start off with what they thought the big difference was between the 49ers and Eagles in San Francisco's win (5:32). Then, who really gets the blame and who really deserves the credit in the Bears' wild win over the Packers (11:03)? As the playoffs progress, Max wants you to stop and think about what it would mean for each of the remaining QBs if they were to win the Super Bowl (24:48). Next, the pair goes around the NBA (36:30) as they discuss Anthony Davis’s injury and what it means for the Mavericks, an interesting name that the Lakers might want to think about in trade talks, and the mentality of current players vs. those in the past. They close with a look at tonight’s final wild-card game, but not without a brief detour on fashion! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNFL Wild-Card Weekend, CFP Reaction, and ‘“Nothing Makes Me Nervous”
Jan 901:14:11Summary readyAfter talking about their ’90s music tastes to start, Max and Rich react to another CFP classic between Miami and Ole Miss (12:50) and look ahead to Oregon-Indiana, featuring a showdown of what could be the top two QBs in the upcoming NFL draft. After a brief discussion about what happened with Demond Williams Jr., the QB at the University of Washington, it’s time to talk through the Trae Young trade (34:24): Were they surprised by any of the details? What does it mean for Trae’s future? And what could it mean for Anthony Davis? If only we had AD’s agent on the show! Last but certainly not least, a super wild-card weekend preview (56:12) with picks from both our guys heading into an awesome weekend of football. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryWhat It Takes to Make a Trade
Jan 701:25:55Summary readyAfter a brief media discussion to start the show, Max and Rich tackle the firing of John Harbaugh (8:30) and look at it through the lens of their favorite teams who just happen to be in the market for a new head coach. Next, it’s time to talk Trae Young (18:48), and for this, Rich needed the whiteboard to break down what the latest trade news means for all parties involved. And after another incredible performance from LeBron James, Max was more interested in what was said in the locker room after the game (47:22). Finally, the guys make a pick and preview Miami and Ole Miss in tomorrow’s CFP semifinal (1:13:25). Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThriller in Pittsburgh, Coaching Decisions, and Around the NBA
Jan 501:31:29Summary readyGame Over has to start with the finish to an incredible game in a classic rivalry (2:37), before moving on to a coaching change in Cleveland. Next, did you see Rich on TV at the Lakers game last night? Max sure did, and he wants to know what Rich and LeBron were talking about (21:18) and what else around the NBA has piqued their interest. Speaking of piqued, Max is big mad about the Giants and has some things to get off his chest (43:54), and Rich has some things to clarify about last week’s discussion concerning MJ and the business of basketball (1:02:04). And yes, folks, the whiteboard is back! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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