Best Everybody Panic Podcasts (2024)

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The GOP Just Want To Be Influencers 51:41

14m ago51:41

51:41

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman can't believe what they heard from former Attorney General Bill Barr, who has explicitly stated why Trump is not fit to be President, yet will gladly vote for him again this year. They discuss what a prison term would be like for our former president before shifting to our friend Ted Cruz, who's under …

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Part 2: Ant’s Big Leap, Phoenix in Shambles, and Summer Panic Teams With Ryen Russillo 1:12:24

9m ago1:12:24

1:12:24

In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves sweeping the Suns (1:06), Round 2 speculation for Timberwolves-Nuggets, and the Bucks-Pacers series (19:37), before participating in the Panic Playoff Draft (38:53). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: …

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Part 1: The Brunson Game, a Kyrie-Harden Slugfest, and OKC’s Ceiling With Ryen Russillo 1:23:09

30m ago1:23:09

1:23:09

In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Clippers surviving the Mavericks to even up the series at 2-2 (1:45), Jalen Brunson's 47-point performance in the Knicks' win over the 76ers and where Brunson ranks among the best free agent signings of the 21st century (26:57), the Lakers avoiding …

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#165 Magnum P.U. Part 1: Gag Reflex (CY_Borg with Walton Wood) 1:08:59

9h ago1:08:59

1:08:59

As we take a small break from the main story happening in the "oh so wonderful" city of CY, we travel a short way back to just before a couple of convicts walked through the doors of Trigger Warning. We go back to do what no one has ever done before… we focus on Les Banks. So come along as we follow him and his weird crew of gutter punks as they ar…

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Campus Protests Are Becoming A Movement 13:48

5h ago13:48

13:48

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast As more and more protests happen across the country on college campuses, co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss where this is all headed. They …

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Denver Ends the Lakers, Chet Vs. Paolo, Atlanta’s Penix Envy, and NFL Draft Family Etiquette With J. Kyle Mann and Van Lathan 1:50:06

8h ago1:50:06

1:50:06

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Lakers' drop to 0-3 against the Nuggets before checking in on every NBA playoff series (1:50). Then Bill and Van Lathan talk about Round 1 of the 2024 NFL draft, including the six first-round QBs, the Falcons shocking the world and Kirk Cousins by drafting Michael Penix Jr. eighth, …

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Part 2: Phoenix in Trouble, Dallas Fights Back, a Magical Knicks Moment, and Denver’s Superpower With Kevin O’Connor 1:09:53

2d ago1:09:53

1:09:53

In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to run through Game 2 of Mavericks-Clippers and Bucks-Pacers (1:25), Suns-Timberwolves (22:02), Knicks-76ers, and Lakers-Nuggets (39:40). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kevin O'Connor Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit …

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Part 1: NFL Draft Trade Predictions, QB Bust Tendencies, and New England’s Big Moment With Benjamin Solak 1:14:50

2d ago1:14:50

1:14:50

In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Benjamin Solak to discuss possible NFL draft trade candidates, including the Patriots, Cardinals, Chargers, Broncos, Titans, and more. They also get into reasons why QBs fail, draft pick speculation, and more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Benjamin Solak Producer: Kyle Crichton The…

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Why Colleges Have No Idea How To Handle Student Protests 49:17

3d ago49:17

49:17

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the pro Palestinian protests on the campus of Columbia University and the poor response by the administration, including sending in the NYPD to arrest people. They shift to the impending House bill brought forth by speaker Mike Johnson and how it could lead to the end of his reign, before talki…

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NBA Weekend Surprises, Embiid/Kawhi Murkiness, Jokic vs. the All-Timers, and the Presti Letter With Ryen Russillo 2:00:33

4d ago2:00:33

2:00:33

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder surviving the Pelicans in Game 1, their favorite and least favorite Round 1 series so far (1:43), before running through all the weekend's games (20:39). Next, they examine Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard's playoff performances and injury history, Nikola Jokic’s legacy potent…

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Failed Impeachment & Incitement To Violence: The GOP, Everybody 13:21

7d ago13:21

13:21

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Tom Cotton's call for violence against protesters in Arkansas, while Mike Johnson fights for his job as …

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Part 2: Sixers-Knicks, Leo-Sinatra, LeBron-Jokic, Kraft-Belichick and Half-Baked Ideas With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Kevin Wildes 1:42:30

7d ago1:42:30

1:42:30

In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey to discuss the highly anticipated 76ers-Knicks playoff series (1:34). Then, Bill talks with Kevin Wildes of FS1 to discuss the Lakers-Nuggets Round 1 playoff series (34:39), ESPN's Bill Belichick story (53:44), and some Half-Baked Ideas (1:17:44). …

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Part 1: Favorite First-Round NBA Storylines With Rob Mahoney, Plus the Fall of the Warriors With Logan Murdock 1:26:27

8d ago1:26:27

1:26:27

In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss first-round NBA playoff matchups (1:25), before playing a game of "What-If" for the playoffs (24:22). Next, Bill talks with Logan Murdock about the Warriors' elimination from the postseason, offseason speculation, and more (49:21). Host: Bill Simmons Gues…

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What To Expect Between Israel And Iran 55:41

12d ago55:41

55:41

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman get into a discussion about the Iranian attack on Israel, what prompted it, and what Netanyahu might do in response. They shift gears to the Trump trials as they are set to begin if Trump can actually stay awake during the proceedings. And they finish on the most recent David Brook Op-Ed in the New Yor…

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Part 2: Our NBA Awards Ballots, Eastern Conference Thoughts, the Masters, and UFC 300 With Ryen Russillo 1:39:49

11d ago1:39:49

1:39:49

In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Steve Ceruti to break down the remaining playoff matchups, including Magic-Cavs, and talk about whom the Celtics should want in their series (0:47). Next, Bill and Russillo go through their MVP ballots, All-NBA teams, and the rest of their regular-season award…

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Part 1: A Wild NBA Weekend, Plus a Playoff Preview With Ryen Russillo 1:18:11

12d ago1:18:11

1:18:11

In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss all the NBA movement from this weekend, including the Suns' strong finish, the Spurs defeating the Nuggets and changing the Western Conference playoff seeding, the Warriors' best-case scenario, a look at the Clippers-Mavericks matchup, the Knicks solidi…

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#164 Trigger Warning Part 16: Murder on the Dance Floor (CY_Borg with Walton Wood) 1:09:20

15d ago1:09:20

1:09:20

As the fight in T.I.T.S. Unlimited comes to a climax, it becomes clear that if the crew is going to make it out of this one, it won’t be without losses. Sword lad gets targeted, Perseus takes a nap, Linda makes a single shot, and Les takes ‘em out at the ankle, this week on The Rolled Standard Check out our various socials and whatnot at our Linktr…

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How OJ Simpson Connects To Trump 14:50

16d ago14:50

14:50

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the death of OJ Simpson and what his place was in our culture. They shift to the Supreme Court of Arizon…

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O.J.’s Dead, NBA Playoff Scenarios, Masters Predictions, and Ohtani’s Crisis With Joe House and Nathan Hubbard 1:30:16

14d ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Joe House to discuss NBA playoff scenarios (15:24). Bill, House, and Nathan Hubbard then discuss Round 1 of the Masters (33:55), and new developments in the Shohei Ohtani gambling investigation (1:01:45). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.r…

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A Masters–NBA Title Crossover, Caitlin’s New World, and the ‘Curb’ Mini Pyramid With Joe House. Plus, Creating ‘3 Body Problem’ With David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo. 2:19:22

16d ago2:19:22

2:19:22

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss athletes that have raised the profile of a sport and where Caitlin Clark fits into that group (4:05), NBA title contenders paired with Masters contenders (29:01), and Bill's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' mini pyramid (1:09:09). Then Bill is joined by '3 Body Problem' creators David Benioff, Dan W…

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Is Trump Really Shifting On Abortion?? 48:06

19d ago48:06

48:06

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the latest speech Donald Trump gave that appears to moderate his stance on abortion, if you believe that. They then move to the war in Ukraine and what the possible end game is for both countries, before analyzing the situation in Israel as it gets more and more dire. To gain access to a bonus …

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The 2024 Made-Up NBA Awards Show With Ryen Russillo 1:51:00

18d ago1:51:00

1:51:00

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the captivating Mavericks, first-round playoff teams, and some All-NBA ballot thoughts (1:07) before presenting some completely fictional Alternate NBA Awards for the 2023-24 NBA season (22:34). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to …

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NBA Trouble Teams, the WR Mini-Pyramid, and the Knicks Can’t Catch a Break With Howard Beck, Sean Fennessey, and Steve Ceruti 1:44:25

21d ago1:44:25

1:44:25

The Ringer's Bill Simmons runs through some NBA and NFL topics, including three NBA teams in trouble, the Jets, and the Stefon Diggs trade, before sharing his NFL WR mini-pyramid with Steve Ceruti (2:24). Then, Bill is joined by Sean Fennessey and Howard Beck to do a Knicks check-in after hearing the news that Julius Randle's injury will keep him o…

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Weekender PREVIEW: Total Eclipse of the Subprime Market 13:38

24d ago13:38

13:38

Both of the boys are in studio this week, and thank god, it's a big ol' show. Donald Trump gets bailed out of his bail-bond by a billionaire who made his bones on sub-prime car loans. Because of course he is. Then, the Right is reacting in a totally normal and not-at-all weird way to the solar eclipse, AI is here to save fast-food, retired Supreme …

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Daniels Vs. Maye and Caitlin Vs. Everybody With Mina Kimes. Plus, a WrestleMania 40 Mega-Preview With Ariel Helwani and David Shoemaker. 2:04:56

23d ago2:04:56

2:04:56

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes to compare and contrast QB draft prospects Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. They also discuss clear no. 1 pick Caleb Williams, hopeless 2024-25 NFL teams, the new NFL kickoff rules, March Madness, and more (2:05). Then, Bill talks with David Shoemaker and Ariel Helwani about WrestleMania 40, WW…

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Biden vs Trump Just Got A Lot More Interesting 51:49

27d ago51:49

51:49

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman comment on the new horse race as the media loves when these things get close, despite more and more erratic behavior from Donald Trump. They then discuss how far Matt Taibbi has fallen and what the cause of his about face was, before analyzing an op-ed in defense of John Eastman written by none other t…

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Everything We Learned This NBA Season, the Worst Owner Pyramid, and a Killer Hoops Weekend With Ryen Russillo 1:58:53

25d ago1:58:53

1:58:53

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Knicks-Thunder, Timberwolves-Bulls, Rockets-Mavericks, and Spurs-Warriors (1:31). Then they play a game of "What did we learn this season?" that covers Jaylen Brown, Victor Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell, the Suns, the Thunder, and much more (26:27). Finally, they dig into the Timberwolv…

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#163 Trigger Warning Part 15: It's Not Just for Your Butt (CY_Borg with Walton Wood) 1:04:36

1M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

After Les guarantees that the crew has to leave Trigger Warning, they head to the last job Linda wanted to take… at T.I.T.S Unlimited. Where everything goes right, as per usual. Linda "meets" his van, Perseus gets a girlfriend, Sword Lad reveals his debt, and Les doubles down with explosives, this week on The Rolled Standard. Check out our various …

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Weekender PREVIEW: Oligarchs, Surveillance, and Sex Panic? 15:46

28d ago15:46

15:46

Nick Hauselman is still out and about, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to tackle some recent stories, including the revelation that Donald Trump was likely bought off by a TikTok investor, RFK Jr. naming his chief donor his running-mate, NYC deploying AI surveillance, and a deep-dive into a truly wild Ross Douthat column wrestling with "the liberal sex …

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The Timberwolves Mess, Plus the Evolution of 21st Century Sports Docs With ‘The Last Dance’ Director Jason Hehir 1:51:49

29d ago1:51:49

1:51:49

The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the Minnesota Timberwolves sale falling through (2:00). Then, Bill is joined by director-producer Jason Hehir to discuss how the medium of sports documentaries has evolved over the 21st century (14:46) before diving into some of Jason's films, including 'The Fab Five' (31:06), the lost Sacramento Kin…

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NFL Over/Unders, AD’s Big Night. a Jayden Daniels Report, Gambling Scandals, and Diddy’s Fall With Raheem Palmer and Van Lathan 2:14:14

1M ago2:14:14

2:14:14

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Raheem Palmer to discuss Lakers-Bucks and Pelicans-Thunder, before giving their instant reactions to the newly released NFL win totals for the 2024-25 season (1:31). Next, Bill is joined by Van Lathan to discuss QB prospect Jayden Daniels and how he stacks up against the other top QBs in this draft class (28:1…

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The Whole Thing is Rotten w/ Danielle Moodie 59:14

1M ago59:14

59:14

Nick Hauselman is out and about, leaving Jared Yates Sexton to talk with Danielle Moodie, host of Woke AF and co-host of Democracy-ish and The New Abnormal. They discuss how our court and political systems continue to aid wealthy, white men like Donald Trump and the many things holding America back. To gain access to a bonus episode every Friday, a…

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Houston’s Surprise Surge, Best West Futures, and the 2024 Defense Draft With Ryen Russillo 2:01:18

1M ago2:01:18

2:01:18

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Houston Rockets climbing the ranks in the Western Conference (1:35), the Warriors' down year, and Western Conference teams with the brightest futures (21:22). Then, they talk through some Clippers confusion and whether they're ready to believe in the Bucks (48:18), before drafting …

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Weekender Live PREVIEW: Pete Dominick's Pod Jam 12:55

1M ago12:55

12:55

This is Nick and Jared's first Muckrake Podcast live episode, broadcasting from Pete Dominick's Pod Jam. We get into Donald Trump's money problems, willingness to be bought off by foreign countries, general GOP debauchery, and then we take questions from our listeners. If you want to hear the whole thing and get access to every Weekender episode, a…

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Orlando’s Magic, Calipari’s Future, and the Anthony Edwards Experience With Steve Ceruti, Tate Frazier, and Austin Rivers 1:58:19

1M ago1:58:19

1:58:19

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Steve Ceruti to take a serious look at the Magic after handling the Pelicans (2:41). Then, Bill and Ceruti are joined by Tate Frazier to talk through another disappointing tournament exit for John Calipari and Kentucky (21:53). Finally, Bill talks with Austin Rivers about Anthony Edwards becoming the face of y…

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Best In-Game Dunkers, LeBron Vs. Steph 37.0, Chicago’s New QB Hero, and Building a 2024 Media Company With Jason Goff and Dave Finocchio 2:07:36

1M ago2:07:36

2:07:36

The Ringer's Bill Simmons runs through six sports topics, including playoff hopes for Lakers and Warriors, the Patriots' poor spending habits, the uncertain future of NFL Network's ‘GMFB,’ all-time in-game dunkers, and more (1:58). Then Bill is joined by Jason Goff to discuss the Bears trading QB Justin Fields to the Steelers, a Bears QB deep-dive,…

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The Real Meaning Behind Trump's Bloodbath Line 57:18

1M ago57:18

57:18

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and NIck Hauselman discuss Trump's latest rally in which he foments more hatred and authoritarianism, aided by the media's coverage of him. They then discuss Elon Musk's contract with the US Government to build them spy satellites, before finishing on the dire situation in Haiti. EXCITING NEWS: Jared and Nick will be rec…

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The Maybe-Dangerous Mavs, a Pelicans Climb, LeBron’s All-NBA Case, and NFL Draft Guesses With Ryen Russillo 2:05:07

1M ago2:05:07

2:05:07

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Kyrie Irving's ridiculous game-winner vs. the Nuggets, concerning Suns stats, and the new officiating trends (2:38) before talking about Tyrese Haliburton's post-injury play, Pelicans optimism, and All-NBA ballots (44:28). Finally, they close the show with some NFL draft talk, where th…

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#162 Trigger Warning Part 14: Where Everybody Knows Your Name (CY_Borg with Walton Wood) 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Finally back at Trigger Warning, the boys attempt to take it easy for a minute while Pelgrane is gone trying to ditch a helicopter. This is obviously impossible, so I'm sure it's no news that a pinch of madness ensues. Sword Lad teaches, Linda gets the machine, Les finds a litter box, and Perseus finds some bananas, this week on The Rolled Standard…

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A Bipartisan Bill! ... For TikTok?? 14:37

1M ago14:37

14:37

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman can't believe that the government appeared to function for a minute... to ban TikTok in the United States. Of co…

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The Worst NBA Contracts Draft With Joe House and Big Wos 1:53:11

1M ago1:53:11

1:53:11

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Wosny Lambre for the third annual NBA Worst Contracts Draft. One by one, they draft the worst NBA contracts in 2024. Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Wosny Lambre and Joe House Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or li…

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The Cousins Placebo, McCaffrey 2.0, NYJ-DC Optimism, and the Brady-Belichick Era With Sheil Kapadia and Julian Edelman 1:55:53

1M ago1:55:53

1:55:53

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sheil Kapadia to discuss the beginning of NFL free agency, including the Eagles signing Saquon Barkley (2:06), Kirk Cousins's big deal with the Falcons, Russell Wilson to the Steelers, the Vikings picking up Sam Darnold, QB draft projections, AFC East speculation, possible Commanders optimism, and more (24:26)…

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The Katie Britt Disaster 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman do a post mortem on the Republican's response to Joe Biden's State of the Union address, and just add Britt to the long list of casualties who have seen their political careers stalled. The GOP has been fully taken over by MAGA, as none other than Donald Trump Jr. lets us know. They then discuss Elon M…

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The NBA’s 20-Year Shift, a Sneaky Rule Change, LeBron’s Next Deal, and So Long Mac Jones With Ryen Russillo 1:53:13

2M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the noticeable shift in NBA officiating since the All-Star break, and which teams could benefit or suffer from increased physicality on the floor (2:30), Nuggets vs. Celtics, and some potential fatal flaws in the title contenders, including the Cavaliers, Suns, Thunder, Bucks, and more…

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Immediate Reaction To The State Of The Union 13:24

2M ago13:24

13:24

This is a preview episode of The Muckrake Podcast's Patreon show that happens every Friday. To unlock the full show and a host of other great things, visit http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss their immediate reactions to Joe Biden's final State of the Union address of his first term. With plenty…

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Denver’s in Charge, Ant's Unbelievable, Kimmel’s Back, and UFC 299 Storylines With Rob Mahoney, Jimmy Kimmel and Ariel Helwani 2:13:53

2M ago2:13:53

2:13:53

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the Nuggets win over the Celtics, the epic Anthony Edwards game and where some of the second tier contenders rank in the west (01:25). Then, Bill catches up with Jimmy Kimmel to talk Oscars, what it’s like hosting, and his best memories from the shows (54:45). Finally, he closes it out w…

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A Celtics Flop, Best Oscar Story Lines, Planning the Olympics, and the Fall of College Sports With Matthew Belloni and Casey Wasserman 2:00:41

2M ago2:00:41

2:00:41

The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares some brief thoughts on the Celtics' loss to the Cavaliers (2:08) before he is joined by Matthew Belloni to answer 10 burning questions about the Oscars (8:46). Then Bill talks with Casey Wasserman about planning for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (42:17), managing talent at Wasserman, the future of college …

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Supreme Court Confirms Its Allegiance To Trump 54:59

2M ago54:59

54:59

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the unanimous decision by SCOTUS to keep Donald Trump on the ballot on Colorado. They pivot to Super Tuesday and how Trump will most likely sweep, sending Nikki Haley out of the race altogether. This leads to some analysis on the latest New York Times poll that indicates Joe Biden needs to get …

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The Disappointment All-Stars, LeBron’s Unapproachable 40K, Minnesota Concerns, and Boston’s F-You Game With Ryen Russillo 2:12:49

2M ago2:12:49

2:12:49

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Clippers' narrow victory over the Timberwolves (1:23), the Celtics' staggering 52-point win over the Warriors (17:56), and Lakers-Nuggets (29:58) before discussing LeBron's milestone of 40,000 points and his looming extension with the Lakers (53:17). Then they name their "Disappoin…

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#161 Trigger Warning Part 13: ApoCYlypse Now (CY_Borg with Walton Wood) 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

With what seems like the entire city of CY after them, the gang has to improvise their way out of the worst debacle they've been in yet. Like every other mission though, these guys are guaranteed to keep climbing that “Most Wanted” ladder. Well, everyone but Les. Linda gives a monologue, Les shoots the ceiling, Perseus' fate is sealed, and Sword La…

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