Growing up Iranian American, Shima Oliaee found her mother didn’t talk much about where she came from. Watching soccer, though, was a portal to Iran, a place that was in large part a mystery.
Shima delves into the stories she didn’t hear growing up: Iran's mandated modernization and how soccer played a role, the women-led 1979 revolution, and her parents’ ... Show More
Apr 2023
THE BAG GAME Episode 4: Plausible Deniability
Federal prosecutors tell the college sports world, “We have your playbook." As court cases begin, details come out on secret payments. Who made them and for whose benefit? Who was the victim of all this and what, exactly, was the crime? Why were no head coaches called to testify? ... Show More
45m 57s
May 2022
Jeanie confirms Magic Johnson is back, kinda: Talk-O Tuesday
In a conversation with LA Times Jeanie Buss confirmed all reports of who is helping her in her decision making this offseason. Kurt and Linda Rambis, Rob Pelinka, Phil Jackson, LeBron James/Klutch and Magic Johnson are all serving as her advisor. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla give ... Show More
41m 16s
Jun 2024
Part 1: The Legacy Episode, the Next Kyrie, and White Boy Summer With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the history of sports legacy "reassessments," NBA players who can change their legacies over the next few seasons, Reed Sheppard NBA draft thoughts, and more.
Host: Bill Simmons
Gues ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 2024
How Steph, LeBron, and KD Won Gold for Team USA. Plus, the Future of the Olympics and NBA Schedule Leaks.
Verno and KOC discuss Team USA’s thrilling victory over France to secure the fifth straight men's basketball gold medal (01:10). They debate where the gold medal ranks among Steph Curry’s achievements, discuss Guerschon Yabusele's impressive performance in the Olympics, and talk ... Show More
48m 34s
Nov 2024
A Holiday Check-in on Anything and Everything With Chuck Klosterman
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss a myriad of topics, including the current state of college sports (3:45), lessons learned (or not) from the 2024 election (30:50), modern NBA superstardom, how the public's relationship with celebrity has evolved, ... Show More
2h 40m
Nov 2024
EP087 Gymnastics Growth Show - Ross Falsetta, Reiss Beckford & Jack Hedges
Welcome to the Gymnastics Growth Show podcast, brought to you by Nick Ruddock. In this podcast, Nick and his guests share the strategies and tactics used to optimise athlete, coach and club performance from grass roots to gold standard. Tackling all things gymnastics and performa ... Show More
52m 4s
Aug 2025
EP109 Gymnastics Growth Show - Ross Falsetta
Welcome to the Gymnastics Growth Show podcast, brought to you by Nick Ruddock. In this podcast, Nick and his guests share the strategies and tactics used to optimise athlete, coach and club performance from grass roots to gold standard. Tackling all things gymnastics and performa ... Show More
57m 29s
Aug 2024
883 - LPGA: Lydia Ko's Golden Career, Big Tournaments Ahead, and US Amateur Champ Rianne Malixi
Randy, Cody and Jordan are back with another LPGA focused pod on the heels of Lydia Ko's win at the Olympics to secure her place on the Hall of Fame. We recap Ko's incredible career, look ahead to the next few weeks on tour including the Solheim and Curtis Cups. Plus, Jordan catc ... Show More
1h 36m