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Saturday · 1 hr 4 min
Trade Deadline Looming, All-Time WR Duos, and Is Emmitt Smith a Top 10 All-Time RB?
With the NFL trade deadline days away, Max Kellerman and Ringer insider Tom Pelissero break down the league’s biggest story lines. Can Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars be taken seriously as AFC contenders? Will the Colts cash in on Jonathan Taylor? And if Dallas loses this weekend, should the Cowboys consider trading George Pickens? Max also makes his case for why Justin Herbert is worth a blockbuster trade for the Vikings, and the two ask whether Kirk Cousins stays put in Vegas. Finally, Tom and Max debate where Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins rank among the greatest receiving duos ever, and whether Emmitt Smith belongs among the top 10 running backs of all time. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Tom Pelissero Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adenira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 51 min
Chicago Takeover, Trading George Pickens and the Hottest NBA Headlines
Max Kellerman and Rich Paul are back with plenty to dissect across the NBA and NFL. The Bears added Jeffery Simmons, the defense changed overnight, and Chicago beat Seattle by 17. Is Caleb Williams about to become the face of a perfect storm in the third-largest media market in the country? Meanwhile, with Dallas’s playoff hopes fading, should Jerry Jones pick up the phone on a George Pickens trade? Plus, Max answers his critics on Luka Doncic’s defense, and is it too late for Zion Williamson to live up to his potential in New Orleans after a hot start to his season? All of this plus much more! Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adenira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
November 2 · 1 hr 28 min
Sean Payton the Mastermind, Cowboys Collapse, and Justin Herbert Trade to a Contender?
Max Kellerman and LeSean “Shady” McCoy break down a wild week in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes nearly pulled off a miracle in Denver, and the Cowboys’ defense fell apart. Then the big questions: Which quarterback needs a Super Bowl the most this season? Does Aaron Rodgers have enough in the tank to win a championship at 42 years old? As the trade deadline inches closer, will Justin Herbert get traded to a contender? And has Lamar Jackson played his last down in Baltimore? Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 31 · 1 hr 20 min
Josh Allen Plus, Latest Trade Deadline Buzz, and the Cooper Flagg Takeover
Max Kellerman sits down with NFL analyst Domonique Foxworth as the Bears land a game-changing defensive tackle. Should the Bills follow Chicago’s model and go all in? Who would you rather have at QB: Josh Allen or Caleb Williams? After the Packers beat the Panthers on Thursday night, and with Micah Parsons on his way back, who’s the team to beat in the NFC North? Can the Vikings’ offense ever catch up to their defense and become a real Super Bowl contender? Plus, who should trade for Jonathan Taylor, and is two-way monster Cooper Flagg about to take over the league like Wemby? The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Domonique Foxworth Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 28 · 1 hr 7 min
Eagles Draft Plans, Anthony Edwards Sidelined, OKC at a Crossroad
Rich Paul unpacks LeBron’s debut for the 76ers at Madison Square Garden. He and Max Kellerman then dive into a chaotic start to the NBA season. Anthony Edwards is out for two months, and the injury bug has bit Oklahoma City—forcing the Thunder into a defining choice: cash in that mountain of draft picks now, or watch their championship window slam shut. Plus, Rich and Max break down the Jalen Hurts blood clot timeline and what it means for the Eagles’ draft plans. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 26 · 1 hr 25 min
Super Bowl Champ Carl Banks, Week 7 Reactions, and a World Series Breakdown
Max Kellerman sits down with former Giants Super Bowl champion Carl Banks to ask whether the Giants can actually win the division with J.J. McCarthy’s promising start. Then Max tackles the question dividing the NFC East: Who has the better receiving corps, the Giants or the Cowboys? They also break down the rest of the Week 7 slate, including Packers-Lions. Is the Chiefs’ loss any reason to panic? Is it time for the Raiders to turn to Fernando Mendoza after four straight losses? Plus, Max provides his World Series breakdown. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. Only in theaters Oct 23 in NY and LA and nationwide Oct 30. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Carl Banks Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 24 · 1 hr 35 min
Dolan’s Ring Drama, Week 7 Preview, and World Series Pitching
Max Kellerman and Ringer staff writer Anthony Dabbundo break down a wild week. LeBron and Embiid have Philly buzzing, but can the Sixers stay healthy when it counts? The Rays and Brewers set up a pitching chess match in the World Series, while Caleb Williams and the Bears put the league on notice on Thursday night. Plus, they dig into James Dolan and the Knicks’ ring controversy, Max gives his early Super Bowl pick, and they debate the legitimacy of the 49ers’ substation and how much it really plays into their ongoing injury problems. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Anthony Dabbundo Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ⁠https://ziprecruiter.com/GAMEOVER⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 22 · 1 hr 31 min
LeBron the QB, Luka's Prove-It Year, and Max's Top Five New York Championships
The Knicks raised their banner and then lost on ring night to LeBron’s Sixers. Max Kellerman and The Ringer’s Kirk Goldsberry break down the upset, talking about how LeBron's finally playing quarterback in year 24 and the health questions hanging over every contender. Then Max names the best NBA player alive, ranks the greatest New York championships of his lifetime, and pitches a Rays-Brewers World Series like a kid raised on 1980s baseball. Plus, why Luka has to prove himself on defense if the Lakers want to go anywhere.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Kirk Goldsberry Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 20 · 1 hr 55 min
Eagles Malpractice, Cooked Rams, and the Rise of Travis Hunter
Max Kellerman and former NFL running back LeSean McCoy take on the biggest stories in the NFL and beyond. Is Nick Sirianni a great coach or just elevated by Howie Roseman’s roster? Why are Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh seen as coaches who can do more with less? What has gone wrong for the 2-4 Rams, and is their talent enough to fix the missing pass rush, special teams mistakes, and self-inflicted wounds? Jalen Hurts’s medical situation also raises hard questions, and The Ringer’s Philly Special host Sheil Kapadia joins to sort through the timeline. Max and LeSean also size up Travis Hunter’s rise as a two-way star, the Jeremiah Smith vs. Calvin Johnson hype debate, the Cowboys’ endless drama, and much more. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 16 · 1 hr 32 min
Ohtani’s Chokehold, Herbert’s Faltering, Week 6 Preview
Max Kellerman and Ringer staff writer Anthony Dabbundo break down a wild Thursday night. Sean Payton keeps it balanced, protects the ball, and takes down the defending champs, while Seattle’s two-to-one pass-heavy attack falls apart when it matters most. Meanwhile, the QB landscape is a mess. Jalen Hurts is out with a blood clot, Caleb Williams is limping on a torn hamstring, and Justin Herbert, once the next big thing, is starting to look a lot like Kirk Cousins. Then, the small-market Brewers sweep the Dodgers with a fearless bullpen and bats nobody feared. Ohtani’s October questions get louder, and the owners have a problem: “Small markets can’t compete” just took a beating. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Anthony Dabbundo Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 12 · 1 hr 31 min
Week 5 Coaching Blunders, Who are the 2026 Seahawks, and LeSean McCoy’s Top Running Backs
Max Kellerman and former NFL running back LeSean Shady McCoy are here to hand out the blame. The Giants and Commanders tied, the NFC East is wide open, and McCoy lays out what’s really going on with Nick Sirianni and the Eagles after that kickoff decision. Max names this year’s Seahawks, and the debate is on. Then comes the question that splits the studio: Where does Jahmyr Gibbs rank among running backs right now, and can anyone top Bijan Robinson? Who gets the call? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 10 · 1 hr 50 min
Dak, Purdy, Skubal, and the Plan to Fix Baseball
Max Kellerman and The Ringer’s Anthony Dabbundo break down a Thursday-night flop Max calls “the most goddamn hilarious thing.” The NFC East is suddenly anybody’s division, and Dak Prescott’s ceiling is up for debate. Then comes the question of the week: Is Brock Purdy the MVP so far, or just another product of Kyle Shanahan’s system? The Dodgers and Brewers are about to square off, and Milwaukee may have blown it at the deadline by passing on Tarik Skubal. Will it cost them this series? Before the show ends, Max unveils his plan to fix baseball’s economics. Will anyone agree? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Anthony Dabbundo Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 8 · 51 min
Max Eats His Words on Bryce, Roseman's Third Act, and the Browns' Comeback Kids
Max and Rich break down the Eagles trading Cam Jurgens to Baltimore a day after Lane Johnson retired, and whether Howie Roseman is setting up his third act in Philadelphia. Plus: Giannis on Heat culture and his old Bucks teammates, the Browns' 3-1 start under Todd Monken, and Max's long-awaited apology to Bryce Young. Is the NFC East wide open enough for anyone to steal it? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, Jeff Shearin, and Brian Danziger Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 5 · 1 hr 38 min
Mahomes Is Back, Giants in First, and the Brock Purdy Game
Max and Shady break down the Chiefs' 30-27 win in Las Vegas and whether a healthy Patrick Mahomes, with reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III behind him, makes Kansas City the team to beat again. Plus: The Giants grab sole possession of first place for the first time since 2015, Howie Roseman's Eagles stall without Jeff Stoutland, and Max talks Shady through the Brock Purdy game. Is Purdy a product of Kyle Shanahan's system, or is he simply a winning quarterback? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 2 · 1 hr 41 min
T.O. Settles the Stephen A. Score and Stands by Skipping Canton. Plus, the Broken-Leg Super Bowl.
Was Terrell Owens the most unfairly covered star of his era? Max and T.O. take it on directly, years after T.O. told Stephen A. on First Take that Max "almost seems blacker than you." T.O. goes after Skip Bayless and the pundits who repeated his story, and he still says nobody has ever heard a teammate back it up. Then come the stories only T.O. can tell: signing a waiver to play Super Bowl XXXIX on a broken leg, and his lack of regret for skipping Canton. Plus: T.O.'s message to Deshaun Watson, the Week 4 slate, and Max's advice to C.J. Stroud: take the $50 million. So ... who's the best receiver in the NFL right now? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Terrell Owens Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 28 · 1 hr 49 min
Rodgers Isn't Cooked, the Flag That Flipped It for Denver, and the Case for Drake Maye | Game Over
Max and Shady break down the Broncos' comeback against the Rams and the pass interference call that Pat Bryant admits he sold. Then they ask whether Denver can win a title with Bo Nix. Lamar Jackson needed only seven seconds to punish Dallas in Rio, Aaron Rodgers looks anything but finished for Mike McCarthy, and Max goes against the grain to defend Drake Maye. Plus: The Giants land J.J. McCarthy, Jalen Brunson's 'SNL' moment, and whether anyone still cares about Yankees–Red Sox in October. And is the backup quarterback now the second-most important player on an NFL roster? Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/GAMEOVER Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 25 · 1 hr 9 min
Bijan Robinson Runs Over the Packers, Mahomes Looks Like Mahomes Again, and Is Aaron Rodgers Cooked?
Damien Woody joins Max to break down Bijan Robinson's 194-yard demolition of the Packers in Michael Penix Jr.'s return from a torn ACL. Max thinks the verdict on Jordan Love is coming in, but Damien blames a depleted offensive line. Then the guys preview Week 3 by discussing whether Aaron Rodgers is cooked, Dexter Lawrence's impact on the Bengals, and the struggling Chargers. Plus, Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III have the Chiefs rolling, and who do you want with a minute left: Mahomes or Josh Allen? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Damien Woody Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 23 · 1 hr 4 min
Jaxson Dart Goes Down, Rich Paul on Why Athletes Shouldn't Fly Private, and the Top 5 Rap Duos
Max and Rich went to Giants-Rams together, only for Max to push back his call that Jaxson Dart would be an elite quarterback by the end of the season after Dart's knee injury on the opening drive. They debate whether the Giants should trade for Shedeur Sanders or Mitch Trubisky and—given that Caleb Williams also went down (with a hamstring injury)—discuss why every NFL team now needs two quarterbacks who can win. Plus: Rich on why Tyrese Haliburton is right to fly Southwest on a $244 million deal and a debate over the best rap duos ever. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 21 · 2 hr 9 min
Mahomes vs. Brady vs. Montana, Aaron Donald Comes Home, and Cincy Is 2-0
Max and LeSean "Shady" McCoy break down the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans behind Ja'Marr Chase's two-touchdown day and dig into Patrick Mahomes—working back from a torn ACL and LCL—as still the best player alive rather than a guy on the decline. Plus: Aaron Donald ends a two-and-a-half-year retirement to walk back into the Rams' building just as Myles Garrett heads to IR for knee surgery and just before Monday's game against Jaxson Dart and the Giants. The guys also get into an all-time QB debate sparked by the Brady-Montana argument: Would either of them have made it back from what just put Mahomes on the shelf? Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 18 · 52 min
Bills Look Scary Good, Kobe vs. T-Mac, and the Vikings' QB Mess
Max and Rich break down the Bills' 41-31 win over the Lions in their new stadium and dig into Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars as a real AFC contender rather than a dark horse. Plus: the Vikings' QB room is a bigger mess than JJ McCarthy alone (Darnold's gone, Murray's hurt, Wentz won the opener off the bench), and an all-time NBA debate sparked by Tracy McGrady's own words — would the Lakers have three-peated with him instead of Kobe? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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