logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2022
27m 25s

Is TV Saving or Killing College Football...

The Ringer
About this episode

Matt is joined by The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis to discuss the recent conference realignment in college football—where television ratings reign supreme and storied traditions are rapidly disappearing—and whether this new normal is sustainable in a consolidating college football television universe.


Sign up for Matt’s Hollywood newsletter at 20% off HERE 


Email us comments, questions, or ideas at thetown@spotify.com.


Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Bryan Curtis


Producer: Craig Horlbeck

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
News and Deal Buzz From Inside Sun Valley’s Billionaire Summer Camp
Matt is joined by CNBC senior media and tech correspondent Julia Boorstin live from Sun Valley 2025 to discuss what we can expect from this year's summer camp for billionaires. Julia gives us the latest buzz on potential mergers, behind-the-scenes conversations about AI, the NFL' ... Show More
33m 28s
Jul 9
After a Historic Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?
Matt is joined by Joe Chianese of Entertainment Partners to unpack the new California tax bill, which will significantly expand the state's film and TV tax incentive, making California one of the most competitive states in the country for film and TV production. Joe helps us dig ... Show More
33m 25s
Jul 7
Why the Paramount-Skydance Merger is "F*cking Up ‘South Park’"
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the standoff between ‘South Park’ creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and Paramount amid the looming merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. They break down the details of this public fight, why the new season of ‘So ... Show More
33m 23s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2022
Stadiums
Chris Ryan wants to change the capacity of professional sports stadiums. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic ... Show More
11m 12s
Mar 2021
Kyle Long! On Returning To The NFL. Titus & Tate! On March Madness, Hating Duke & Conference Breakdowns.
(00:50) - Welcome, Brandin Cooks Shrine and Breakin-Macon. (10:00) - Kyle Long on Returning to the NFL. (25:45) - Titus and Tate on March Madness, Future of College Basketball and Favorite All-Time Duke Basketball Player. (1:14:00) - Best and Worst of the Week and Reid Roulette. ... Show More
1h 29m
Aug 2023
The Rest Is Football (Trailer)
NEW PODCAST: THE REST IS FOOTBALL Join Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a new podcast bringing strong opinions on all the latest stories from the world of football. Hosted by three men who’ve been there and done it at the highest level of the game, The Rest is Fo ... Show More
15m 37s
Sep 2023
Hang Up: Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce
Stefan Fatsis is joined by writer and podcaster Spencer Hall to talk about a busy weekend in college football. The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh discusses Major League Baseball’s playoff races, and the future of Shohei Ohtani. Finally, Slate’s Nadira Goffe and Defector’s Dan McQuade ass ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2022
NFL Scoring
Sean Fennessey proposes new scoring rules for the NFL. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey Producer: Kaya McMullen Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
8m 34s
Apr 2021
Alex Honnold On "Free Solo"! Jimmy Traina On The NFL's 17 Game Season! Bruce Campbell On His Fake Fight! NCAA Championship Reaction.
(00:54) - Chris' NCAA Championship Game Reaction. (5:30) - Welcome, Chris is a Baseball Fan and Easter Weekend. (21:51) - Bruce Campbell on His Fake Fight Video. (32:42) - Sam Darnold Trade Reaction. (42:35) - Shout Outs: Stanford Women's Basketball National Champions and Aaron R ... Show More
1h 46m
May 2022
Kyle Long! Stanford Steve! F1 & Derby Review, NBA & NHL Playoffs, Top CFB Players, 2023 NFL Win Totals & Mailbag.
(2:22) - Hello, Mother's Day and Green Light as the Tornado Chasing Podcast. (14:23) - NBA Weekend Recap: Ja Morant’s Tweet, Luka Doncic’s Solid Play, Chris Paul Interaction with Fans and Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia Legacy.(27:09) - Stanford Steve Talks Kentucky Derby Surprise, NH ... Show More
1h 45m
Mar 2024
Cousins to Atlanta, Saquon and the RB Market, Fields’s Future, and More on NFL Free Agency With Kevin Clark
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the start of NFL free agency (0:37). Then he’s joined by ESPN and Omaha Productions' Kevin Clark to break down Kirk Cousins signing with Atlanta, discuss the running back market, and even touch on the state of Formula One (12:06 ... Show More
1h 26m
Mar 2021
Marcus Spears! Beau Allen! Off-The-Field Heroism Bracket! Sweet 16 Uniform Seeding! Shrimp Cereal!
(00:57) - Welcome, Z-Ro Layup Line and Shouts-Out. (20:15) - Ranking 2021 NCAA Men's Sweet Sixteen by Uniform. (33:37) - Marcus Spears on ESPN, Training Camp with Bill Parcells and Nick Saban and THE BIG SWAGU. (1:16:45) - Beau Allen joins for Off-The-Field Heroism and Shrimp Cer ... Show More
2h 11m