Best Jon Ringer Podcasts (2024)

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Betting on Theaters, Embracing Tech, and ‘Wicked’ With Director Jon M. Chu 32:28

2d ago32:28

32:28

Matt is joined by director Jon M. Chu to discuss how he made it in Hollywood, his career-altering move to pass on Netflix and bet on movie theaters with ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ balancing art and commerce, making films with AI, his upcoming film ‘Wicked,' and much more from his new book, ‘Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen’ (02:34). Matt fin…

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Inside Tom Aspinall’s UFC 304 Camp | The Jon Jones Conundrum (w/ Andy Aspinall) 46:32

2d ago46:32

46:32

U.K. BJJ pioneer and head coach of UFC interim heavyweight champion, Andy Aspinall, returns to The Craic to give us the lowdown on his son’s preparation for Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Having watched the growth of the U.K. scene since it’s inception, Aspinall explains how it feels to see his son at the forefront of what could be a stratospheric mome…

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Keegan Bradley: Ryder Cup Captain and Scottish Open Preview 49:10

4d ago49:10

49:10

House and Nathan are back to discuss Keegan Bradley's selection as a captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup and why the U.S. team may benefit from a young wave of players entering the fold (02:22). After, they quickly recap the Rocket Mortgage Classic and John Deere Classic (29:06), then preview and offer their favorite plays for the Scottish Open (32:40).…

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Burning Questions About the Future of Paramount 32:24

4d ago32:24

32:24

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look at what the future holds for Paramount now that David Ellison has purchased the legacy media company from Shari Redstone. They discuss what will happen to Paramount's assets, including CBS, Pluto, Paramount+, as well as their movie strategy, and ultimately if a new, young, tech-focused CEO can not on…

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Skydance’s David Ellison on His Plans for Paramount 39:24

5d ago39:24

39:24

Matt is joined by Skydance CEO David Ellison and RedBird Capital's Gerry Cardinale to discuss Ellison’s acquisition of Shari Redstone’s family company and the merger of Paramount Global with Skydance Media. David and Gerry outline what the future holds for Paramount as a media company, including what they intend to do with Paramount+, their thought…

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Can Alex Pereira Make MMA Mainstream in Brazil Again | Ian Machado Garry’s Seamless Sao Paulo Transition 35:05

9d ago35:05

35:05

The greatest Brazilian mixed-martial-arts of all time, Guilherme Cruz, returns to The Craic to give us the low-down on the impact Alex Pereira is having in his homeland. Can Poatan reached the lofty height Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and Jose Aldo once soared to, or is the lack of a deal with powerhouse network Globo providing a significant obsta…

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The NFL's $15B Sunday Ticket Problem 31:24

10d ago31:24

31:24

Matt is joined by Puck’s John Ourand to break down the multibillion-dollar NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit when a jury in the U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages after the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service, DIRECTV. John explains…

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Irish MSM's Muted Response to Ian Machado Garry at 303, Fanboying Alex Pereira (w/ Chris Fields) 36:20

11d ago36:20

36:20

Former Cage Warriors middleweight champion and head coach of Team KF, Chris Fields returns to The Craic to talk about the muted response to his former fighter Ian Machado Garry’s historic win for Irish MMA at UFC 303. Fields gives insight into his busy schedule, the magic of Alex Pereira, a busy month for KF in July and ponders whether the lack of …

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The Biggest Over- and Underreactions of the First Half of 2024 37:25

12d ago37:25

37:25

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on the first half of 2024 and highlight the stories they believe were most over- and undercovered, including the horror movie genre, new Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery bundle Venu, the ScarJo OpenAI fight, Pat McAfee and Norby Williamson, UMG vs. TikTok, and more. For a 20 percent disco…

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Will the Debate Debacle Revive TV News? 32:25

15d ago32:25

32:25

Matt is joined by journalist, podcast host, and cofounder of Semafor, Ben Smith, to discuss how last night's dispiriting debate will affect CNN and the TV news landscape as we move towards the 2024 election. Will the debate revive CNN and give it the story it's been looking for? They also take a look at the broader state of TV news as we exit the c…

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Is Ian Garry Piling Pressure on Himself with Pre-UFC 303 MVP Talk? 31:43

17d ago31:43

31:43

Petesy is looking forward to Ian Machado Garry’s matchup with Michael “Venom” Page more than any fight on the stacked UFC 303 card. Keeping with the U.K. vs. Ireland theme, he invited his old verbal sparring partner Chisanga Malata back on the show to discuss the meeting. The lads weigh-in on the pre-fight talk between the two, question whether Gar…

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How Much Kevin Costner Stands to Win or Lose on ‘Horizon’ 32:27

17d ago32:27

32:27

Matt is joined by longtime producer Mark Gill to break down the finances of Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1.’ He explains how indie films of this scope and scale are financed, how much the movie needs to make for everyone to survive, and who has the most to lose. They also discuss another ambitious self-financed project, Franci…

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Paul Hughes’s Big Splash in Debut, Conor McGregor’s Slippers 42:09

19d ago42:09

42:09

After his massive debut win on Saturday, The Trident of Knowledge (Andy Stevenson & Donagh Corby) assembled to discuss Paul Hughes and the impact Conor McGregor’s presence had on putting him over in his maiden voyage with Bellator/PFL. The lads give their takes on how McGregor put the Derry man over in the exact way that UFC had hoped he would with…

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Scottie Wins Travelers in Playoff Fashion and Rocket Mortgage Classic Preview 54:57

19d ago54:57

54:57

House and Hubbard recap everything that went down at the Travelers Championship, including Scottie’s sixth win of the season (02:37) and the golfers who impressed them, such as Wyndham Clark and Tom Kim (19:41). Then, they touch on Jon Rahm’s drone rant (28:19) before previewing the Rocket Mortgage Classic and offering their favorite plays (35:00).…

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Is Hollywood Really That Effed Up? 32:27

19d ago32:27

32:27

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss if Hollywood is struggling as much as the media says it is. They run through a slew of issues, including traditional Hollywood’s battle with YouTube and TikTok, whether young people should abandon careers in TV and film and instead focus on social media, why Hollywood guilds and studios aren't goi…

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Hollywood’s Big Big Tech Problem 36:26

24d ago36:26

36:26

Matt is joined by Scott Galloway, a professor of marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business, author, and podcast host, to look back on the fallout and consequences of the writers strike and discuss how the studios and guilds should be handling the AI infiltration in the entertainment industry. They also discuss the state of the theatrical busine…

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The Vicious Version of Paul Hughes | Bellator/PFL still The SBG Show? 30:05

23d ago30:05

30:05

Fight Academy Ireland head coach Liam Shannon gives insight into Paul Hughes’ preparation for his Bellator/PFL debut, sheds light on the current wave of talent at the Belfast gym and considers whether PFL and Bellator have shed the label of being the “SBG Show” with the signing of Hughes. Shannon also talks Rhys McKee’s next move, Paddy McCorry on …

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The U.S. Open Aftermath, Rory and Bryson, and Travelers Championship Preview 55:34

26d ago55:34

55:34

Now that the dust has settled, House and Hubbard discuss Bryson riding high after his U.S Open win and how his presence has been hugely missed from the PGA (01:57). Then, they react to Rory McIlroy’s statement after his devastating loss and discuss whether he can ever return to major glory (15:22). After, they preview the final signature event of t…

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Paul Hughes talks Bellator Debut, Training with Michael Chandler & Conor McGregor Unfollowing 30:51

26d ago30:51

30:51

Considered the hottest free agent in the sport during his time on the market, Paul Hughes is set to make his Bellator/PFL debut on Saturday at 3 Arena against Bobby King. Petesy interviewed Hughes at Fight Academy Ireland in Belfast where the former Cage Warriors Champion discussed how much his new contract can change his life, his time training wi…

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Sony Bought a Movie Theatre Chain. Plus, Pixar’s Big Comeback 32:08

26d ago32:08

32:08

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Sony Pictures' acquisition of the Alamo Drafthouse movie theater chain, what this move says about Sony’s interest in theatrical moviegoing, whether this experiment was ultimately a smart move, and whether any other studios or streamers should be in the theater-buying business (02:54). Matt finishe…

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U.S. Open Recap: Bryson Wins With an All-Time Shot and Rory’s Heartbreaking Loss 1:15:21

27d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

House and Hubbard are here to give their reactions to a wildly dramatic U.S. Open, starting off with Bryson DeChambeau's overtaking of Rory McIlroy for his second major and whether this is an all-time choke job by Rory (01:46). Then, they discuss why Scottie Scheffler couldn’t get it going this whole weekend (25:42) before going through the players…

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Jon Stewart on AI Fears, Election Plans, and ‘Daily Show’ End Date 28:57

30d ago28:57

28:57

Matt is back with the second half of his conversation with Jon Stewart to discuss how Hollywood should handle the AI issue, how Viacom let John Oliver go to HBO, whom Stewart consulted before agreeing to come back to the show, whether Stewart might stay beyond his planned exit from ‘The Daily Show’ in November, and the media he is consuming these d…

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Jon Stewart Talks Apple Split, Corporate Constraints, and Media’s Regression 34:24

1M ago34:24

34:24

Matt is joined by Jon Stewart to discuss his return to ‘The Daily Show,’ why he and Apple were not a great fit, and how the media, political, and comedy landscape has changed in the nine years since he left ‘The Daily Show’ (02:38). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for the newest Pixar film, ‘Inside Out 2’ (26:44…

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Conor McGregor OUT of UFC 303? 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

The latest word surrounding Conor McGregor’s camp is that the Irish superstar is not likely to make an appearance at UFC 303. Donagh Corby joins Petesy from Connecticut to give his take on the on again/off again conversation surrounding McGregor’s meeting with Michael Chandler, what the legacy of this period will be for McGregor should he not fight…

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Paramount-Skydance Is Dead. What Now? 36:39

1M ago36:39

36:39

Matt and Lightshed media analyst Rich Greenfield react to Shari Redstone calling off the Paramount-Skydance deal at the eleventh hour after a sale seemed imminent. They discuss why Shari killed the deal, how one man is potentially responsible for convincing Shari to back out, what’s next for Paramount Global, and much more (03:08). Matt finishes th…

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Jon Rahm Drops Out, Final Betting Cards, and Inside the U.S. Open Ropes With Mark Hubbard 1:00:34

1M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

The U.S. Open is right around the corner, and House and Hubbard are here to give their final thoughts ahead of the tournament. They start off with the news that Jon Rahm has dropped out due to an injury (02:22) before discussing which players they’re high on after the interviews (05:24). They also offer their final betting cards (20:11). After, Mar…

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UFC Manchester Ticket Trauma | Leon Edwards & Tom Aspinall’s Bromance 35:18

1M ago35:18

35:18

Chisanga Malata is back on The Craic to discuss the slew of anguish amongst UFC fans due to the price of UFC Manchester tickets. The lads react to the online onslaught of fans after tickets were released last week, give their thoughts on the budding bromance between Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall and shed light on how Chisanga didn’t end up in Dubli…

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Will Smith’s Comeback and the Butts-in-Seats Star Ranking 32:22

1M ago32:22

32:22

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Will Smith’s return to box office stardom after the success of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and if this marks the official return for Will Smith as one of Hollywood's most dependable theatrical movie stars. They then discuss which movie stars can reliably open an original movie in theaters, and whether…

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U.S. Open Preview, Picks, and Sleepers With Justin Ray! 1:01:47

1M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

The U.S. Open is here and House and Hubbard are joined by Twenty First Group’s Justin to preview this year’s tournament! They start off with Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance, the attributes that it’ll take to win at Pinehurst, and the struggling LIV golfers (02:03). Then, they talk about some under-the-radar plays (24:01) and whether Tiger m…

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The Science of Green-Lighting Movies 32:17

1M ago32:17

32:17

Matt is joined by Joshua Lynn, the president of Piedmont Media Research, to discuss the research studios use to determine what people want out of their movies and how to give it to him. Before the movie is green-lit, studios use research to know if people want a new tornado movie, or a biopic about Robert Oppenheimer, or how Denzel Washington will …

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Is Netflix Fumbling Ads? 32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

Matt is joined by ad industry insider Michael Kassan to discuss the newest frontier in streaming: advertising! Michael and Matt take a look specifically at Netflix and give their report card on the streamer's initial push into the ad space. They also look more broadly at the streaming ad ecosystem and wonder whether the influx of live events as wel…

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Robert MacIntyre’s Early Father’s Day Gift, Signature Event Swing, and Memorial Tournament Preview 51:49

1M ago51:49

51:49

House and Hubbard start off with their recap of the entertaining Canadian Open, discussing Robert MacIntyre’s win alongside his father as caddie, Rory McIlroy, and players on the rise such as Ryan Fox (02:10). Then, they discuss the issues with FedEx Cup scoring with three consecutive signature events (10:26) and Yuka Saso’s win at the Women’s Open…

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The 2024 Summer Concert Tour Draft 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw for the first summer concert tour draft (02:34). They each draft four musical acts that will be touring this summer, which will be judged based on the gross totals for the tours. Similar to the box office draft, Matt and Lucas will each give the other an opposing tour as well. To finish off the show, Matt we…

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The Craic at Ariel Helwani Live & UFC 302 (w/ New York Ric) 32:59

1M ago32:59

32:59

A globetrotting Petesy greets us in the after tremors of UFC 302 and Ariel Helwani Live to share stories of his wild week in Brick City, with a little help from the great “New York” Eric Jackman, of The MMA Hour fame. Petesy takes us through his journey to the Vox studios, to splitting the G with Frank and GC at the Dead Rabbit, his time at the UFC…

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TV Viewers Are Getting Old. Do Advertisers Care? 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Matt is joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti to discuss an article she wrote that focuses on the older ages of television viewers and how it has affected advertisers (03:35). They go through how the pitches to ad buyers have shifted, the age gap between people who consume traditional linear TV and streaming, whether age demogra…

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Tears In Heaven (1999 anniversary special) 42:08

1M ago42:08

42:08

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