Aug 21
Derek Thompson on the American Sports Plutocracy, the NBA’s 2016 Black Swan Event, and the WNBA’s Growing Pains
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson to discuss the finances of sports and the developing story of Mark Walter's Lakers sale. Then, they discuss the 2016 NBA cap spike before ending with their WNBA theories. (0:00) Intro (2:10) American sports plutocracy and Mark ... Show More
1h 40m
Aug 18
The "Invincible" Rams, NFL Pressure Guys, and L.A.’s Crazy NBA Month With Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman
Bill Simmons welcomes Tom Pelissero to The Ringer to go through their Pressure Rankings of the NFL ahead of the new season. Then, Sam Koppelman joins the pod to take a deep dive into the financial side of the Lakers sale, Mat Ishbia’s Suns, and much more. (0:00) Intro (3:07) NFL ... Show More
2h 13m
Aug 17
Russell Westbrook’s One-of-One Career With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus College Football and Coaches With Van Lathan and Chris Ryan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to take a deep dive into Russell Westbrook’s unique career. Then, CR and Van Lathan join the pod to talk college football before diving into a deeper conversation about coaching. (0:00) Intro (3:44) Russell Westbrook’s career ... Show More
2h 2m
Apr 2017
R.I.P. Roman Reigns and the Superstar Shake-up (Ep. 53)
The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling team up to discuss Braun Strowman's epic attack on Roman Reigns on 'Raw' (01:00), Finn Bálor's and Charlotte's injuries (08:00), Mauro Ranallo and JBL (16:00), Kevin Owens's new look on 'SmackDown' (25:00), and the ... Show More
47m 10s
Jul 2017
Breaking the Fourth Wall and the Return of John Cena (Ep. 67)
The Ringer’s David Shoemaker, Bleacher Report’s Dave Schilling, and "The King of Sad Style" Dan St. Germain join forces to discuss Kazuchika Okada’s performance in the New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Special (5:00), the Young Bucks' breaking of the fourth wall (8:30), whether Kenny Om ... Show More
48m 47s
Feb 2025
Roman Reigns–Seth Rollins Loading for WrestleMania? Plus, YEET-Mania Is Becoming Undeniable. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Brian’s incredible weekend; he went two for two in our Royal Rumble draft, and his Lakers made a WWE-to-AEW-like trade, acquiring Luka Doncic (0:30). Then, they discuss an action-packed 'Raw':
Kevin Owens closed the show by be ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 2024
Randy Orton–Gunther Reaction, Damian Priest’s Future, and Bronson Reed Loses It! | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
Fresh off a fun weekend together in Cleveland for SummerSlam, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by Ringer Wrestling Tribal Chief David Shoemaker to first recap the weekend. Then, in “Raw Is Headlines,” the crew discusses Randy Orton vs. Gunther at “Bash in ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2023
Bad Bunny, Zelina Vega, and WWE Legends Stand Out at WWE Backlash | The Masked Man Show
David and Brian kick off the show by recapping WWE Backlash and some of the biggest moments from the night. Later, Kaz joins as they discuss the following:
Savio Vega and Carlito’s hometown pops (3:04)
Zelina Vega’s homecoming (9:00)
Kevin Owens's star power (17:44)
Brock Les ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2017
New Songs, Brock vs. "Bones," and Shaping 'SummerSlam' With Ryan Satin (Ep. 71)
The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Dave Schilling are joined by ProWrestlingSheet.com's Ryan Satin to discuss rumors about the WWE Network (05:00), Hannibal Buress's wrestling song (12:30), Elias Samson losing his last name (15:00), new entrance music for Big Cass and Jason Jordan ... Show More
45m 48s
Dec 2021
The Masked Man Show | Kevin Owens Re-signs With WWE, the Legacy of Ring of Honor, and ‘Winter Is Coming’ Reactions
David and Kaz are joined by author and host of ‘The Way of the Blade Podcast’ Phil Schneider to discuss Kevin Owens signing a multiyear deal with WWE (02:00). They then dive into the legacy of Ring of Honor after ‘Final Battle’ last week (25:00). Later, they react to Hangman Page ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2025
Punk-Cody Face-Off Reactions and Drafting Our Picks to Win the 2025 Royal Rumble | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing Roman Reigns’s 'WWE 2K25' cover reveal and each share their favorite pro wrestling video games (1:00). Then they get into some of the highlights from 'Raw,' including:
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes’s epic promo to close the s ... Show More
1h 22m
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss the 2021 Masters Tournament (7:45) and the upcoming NFL draft (39:15). Then Bill talks with David Shoemaker immediately after the conclusion of 'WrestleMania 37'; they discuss the decision to split the event into two days, Bad Bunny’s excellent performance, a riveting match between Sasha Banks and ... Show More
