Ringer Tailgate

The Ringer

Welcome to Ringer Tailgate—the college football show where sharp analysis, wild banter, and just the right amount of chaos collide. Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and Tate Frazier are your sideline squad for SEC showdowns, Big Ten brawls, West Coast weirdness, and everything in between. It’s your ultimate CFB hangout: smarter than your average fan forum, but way more fun than your coach’s press conference. New episodes drop every Wednesday, and you can catch the crew live on YouTube every Saturday evening throughout the season.

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Wednesday · 2 hr 28 min
Todd McShay Joins, and Week Zero Has Arrived
Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Todd McShay to discuss the biggest headlines heading into the college football season. Then the guys give their Week Zero predictions (0:00) Intro (16:10) One big guest (Todd McShay) (01:17:23) One big prediction (Week Zero) (01:31:09) Tailgate preseason awards (01:48:06) Headlines of the week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Guest: Todd McShay Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
August 19 · 2 hr 7 min
Reacting to the AP Top 25 and Predicting Conference Winners
Tate, Van, and Joel discuss Clemson being left out of the AP Top 25 and why Oregon is not number one. Plus, the guys pick their conference winners (including the Pac-12). Then they wrap up with the Headlines of the Week. (00:00) Intro (13:30) One Big Reaction (AP Top 25) (47:02) One Big Question (01:05:03) One Big Prediction (01:20:00) Overreaction of the Week (01:40:15) Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
August 12 · 1 hr 50 min
The Freaks List Is Released, Best Week of the CFB Season, and Purdue's Comments
Tate, Van, and Joel gear up as they break down The Athletic's annual "Freaks List" and then give their thoughts on which week of the CFB season will be the best (00:00) Intro (15:58) One Big Reaction (The "Freaks List") (47:06) One Big Question (59:20) Overreaction of the Week (01:09:20) Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
August 5 · 2 hr 7 min
Coaches Poll Top 25 Reactions, Splashiest New Coaches, and the Protect College Sports Act
Tate, Van, and Joel are closer than ever to the start of the 2026 CFB season (00:00) Intro (13:33) ALS challenge (22:35) Coaches Poll Top 25 reactions (42:31) New coaches, biggest splash (01:22:53) Akron offensive coordinator raffle (01:36:11) Top five headlines Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
July 29 · 1 hr 4 min
A Very Special Listener “Tailbag” Episode
Tate, Van, and Joel crack open the "Tailbag" (mailbag) to answer your most pressing college football questions. (05:37) Ultimate tailgate venues (12:11) CFB super league (17:07) A new playoff system (20:00) More respect for Pat White (25:44) Tailgate ‘Rewatchables’ pick (29:34) 'Year of the Bull' (33:30) Joel’s top cities to live in (36:02) Most attractive men (40:02) Joel has ADHD? (55:34) Lionel Richie invented "raise the roof"? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. 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
July 22 · 1 hr 35 min
Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Rankings, and Is the SEC Leaving the NCAA?
Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines as the college football offseason heads into the homestretch. (0:00) Intro (02:46) ALS challenge (29:34) Coaches on the hot seat (42:36) The SEC’s plan B (51:34) QB rankings (01:07:18) Michigan athletic director leaving (01:20:04) Lane Kiffin as Adonis (01:24:03) Who wore it better? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. 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
July 15 · 1 hr 35 min
Best CFB Players by Jersey Number. Plus, College Fantasy Football?!
Tate, Joel, and Van take a break from the fútbol to talk through college football’s biggest story lines. (0:00) Intro (19:28) “Ho sh-t” or “no sh-t”? (48:42) Best players of all time by jersey number (01:06:04) College fantasy football (01:18:01) Big 12 and Monster Energy partnership (01:22:43) Brian Kelly on his Notre Dame exit Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. 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
July 1 · 1 hr 56 min
Manning Passing Academy Buzz, 'EA Sports CFB 27' Ratings, and the Return of the Pac-12
A week closer to the college season, Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines of the week before taking a holiday break. (0:00) Intro (15:45) Manning Passing Academy (32:14) Did John Mateer get too buff? (51:40) 'EA Sports CFB 27' ratings reveal (55:48) World Cup sh-t talk (01:09:38) Unfair expectations for Arch Manning last year? (01:21:04) CFL closes the door on Brendan Sorsby (01:25:54) Return of the Pac-12 (01:40:42) Chris Johnson's ALS announcement (01:49:00) The white Lakers and LeBron leaving Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Level up your season. Become an MVP Plus Member today. 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
June 24 · 1 hr 36 min
NBA Draft Reactions, Hallmark Movies, and the Life and Times of Ben Carson
It’s the offseason (and a slower news week). The fellas hit on a variety of topics, so buckle up. (0:00) Intro (4:31) NBA draft reactions (23:00) Eva Longoria and Hallmark movies (41:46) The Stacey Dash and Ben Carson tangent (1:05:36) Brian Kelly calling games for CBS (1:07:25) Age-based eligibility (1:09:31) Lane Kiffin headed to the top? (1:11:42) QBs at Manning camp Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
June 17 · 2 hr 9 min
Brendan Sorsby’s Lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, Joins. Plus, Collective Bargaining in CFB
Tate, Joel, and Van discuss Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft before welcoming his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, to help break down the developments. (0:00) Intro (10:26) Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft (28:38) Sorsby worth a first-round pick? (30:58) Jeffrey Kessler joins the show (01:21:23) Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027? (01:23:47) Dabo Swinney on the state of CFB (01:31:10) SMU’s title chances (01:36:47) James Franklin’s vision (01:46:28) Army's football sponsorship (01:47:32) One Big Debate: Jalen Brunson and the salary cap Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Guest: Jeffrey Kessler Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
June 10 · 1 hr 58 min
The Brendan Sorsby Decision and Sports Gambling, With Jay Bilas
Tate, Joel, and Van welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to help break down what the Brendan Sorsby decision means for college athletics. (0:00) Intro (02:44) Did Sinbad invent "raise the roof"? (07:50) A Drake and Sauce Walka tangent (15:15) Wemby a dirty player? (18:21) Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby decision (43:26) Jay Bilas joins the show (01:20:24) Schools not playing Texas Tech? (01:26:53) Pat McAfee’s paycheck (01:30:34) Preseason rankings (01:37:58) Lincoln Riley on the hot seat? (01:42:39) Clemson ready to be back on top? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Guest: Jay Bilas Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
June 4 · 1 hr 40 min
EA Sports 'CFB 27' Cover and HOF Ballots. Plus, Is the Sport in Danger?
Tate, Joel, and Van start the countdown to the college football season. (0:00) Intro (2:00) NBA Finals favorites (20:57) EA’s 'College Football 27' cover (27:30) Curt Cignetti: The sport is in danger (44:59) A political tangent (1:00:36) Texas Tech responds to Texas (1:06:10) 2027 HOF Ballot (1:11:23) USC’s Jayden Maiava (1:12:26) Paul Finebaum on Brendan Sorsby (1:16:24) Pete Golding on Lane Kiffin (1:19:41) NC State's international game moved (1:26:58) Beef of the Week: Joel vs. Jay-Z fans Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
May 27 · 1 hr 11 min
Very Early CFP Predictions, Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility, and Coach O’s LSU Return
Tate, Joel, and Van check in on some of the top headlines at this point in the college football offseason. (0:00) Intro (6:05) Way-too-early CFP predictions (24:37) Start/Bench/Cut (30:39) The Brendan Sorsby situation (39:08) Steve Sarkisian vs. Texas Tech (42:00) Coach Orgeron’s back at LSU (49:57) NBA playoffs Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
May 20 · 1 hr 42 min
CFP Is Looking to Expand, and Joel Defends His Performance
Tate, Joel, and Van are back to their normal programming to discuss the latest news around college football. Expansion seems to be looming, but what good does that do for players? Plus, Joel took time to discuss his performance at the UCLA practice facility. (0:00) Intro (08:00) Recapping UCLA facility footage (29:29) Story of the week: CFP expansion (45:30) Top five headlines of the week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
May 13 · 46 min
The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney
Tate, Joel, and Van had full access at the Rose Bowl, where they caught up with Pac-12 legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Then they headed west to UCLA to catch up with Bob Chesney. (0:00) Intro (03:25) T.J. Houshmandzadeh interview (06:16) Houshmandzadeh on training players and UCLA's outlook (07:28) Houshmandzadeh's hair secrets (09:42) Bob Chesney interview (10:33) Chesney on how important it is to deliver at UCLA (13:12) Chesney on UCLA's recruiting class (17:40) Chesney on his mentors (27:30) Chesney on Nico Iamaleava Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Guests: T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Bob Chesney Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
May 6 · 1 hr 14 min
Did the UCLA Spring Game Convince Joel to Move West? Plus, Trinidad Chambliss Considered LSU
Tate, Joel, and Van are back together in Los Angeles. (0:00) Intro (03:15) One Big Reaction (15:22) UNC vs. Duke (21:10) Story of the Week (32:19) Top Five Headlines Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
April 29 · 1 hr 38 min
Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted, and More NFL Draft Takeaways, Plus Gambling Addiction in CFB
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft. (0:00) Intro (3:00) Jokic vs. Olajuwon (34:30) One Big Reaction (01:09:40) Story of the Week (01:20:56) Top Five Headlines Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
April 22 · 1 hr 40 min
Bill Simmons Joins the Show, Plus a 2026 NFL Draft Preview
Bill joins Tate, Joel, and Van to kick off the show before the fellas dig into the top storylines of the 2026 NFL draft. (0:00) Bill Simmons joins the show (11:04) Bill’s NFL draft take (20:53) Fernando Mendoza’s dad vs. Billy Gil (35:12) Joel’s Big Board 2.0 (01:05:32) Joel Story Time (01:19:46) Top Five Headlines Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Guest: Bill Simmons Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
April 15 · 2 hr 2 min
Bill Bellamy and Rebooting the Booty Call, Plus the Russini-Vrabel Situation
Tate, Joel, and Van react to Dianna Russini’s resignation and Mike Vrabel’s consequences, or lack thereof. Then comedian Bill Bellamy raises the roof and joins the fellas on the show. (0:00) Intro (9:50) New CFP logo (12:46) Ethics, journalism, and Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel (29:29) Bill Bellamy joins the show (01:18:03) Top Five Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Guest: Bill Bellamy Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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
April 8 · 1 hr 59 min
Michigan and the New Era of College Basketball, Plus Joel’s NFL Draft Big Board
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the University of Michigan’s historic tournament run before Joel reveals his big board. Plus, a new segment: Ho Shit or No Shit? (0:00) Intro (25:24) One Big Reaction: Michigan winning it all (45:06) Van’s TED Talk (53:33) Joel’s NFL draft big board (01:10:22) Ho Shit or No Shit? (01:48:37) Overreaction of the Week: Tussling Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil 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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