These aren't just two white guys from Boston talking hoops. Legendary basketball scribe Bob Ryan teams up with nationally renowned hoops insider Jeff Goodman and polarizing Boston sports broadcaster, Gary Tanguay, to bring you The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast. Ryan, Goodman and Tanguay use over 100 years of combined experience on to provide you with an inside look at the world of NBA and NCAA basketball from two of the foremost experts and storytellers in the field. Basketball junkies can expect vibrant discussions, lively debates and bold statements that will keep everyone coming back. Clearly the generational gap is obvious and that's intentional. Of course, they do have a slight bias for the Boston Celtics. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts or find it on www.clnsmedia.com
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Chris Mannix on Why Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Beef is REAL
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Duration 45:16
On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay are joined by SI’s Chris Mannix.
The guys discuss the Celtics early start to the season and what to make of it. Bob asks Chris if the Celtics potential got a future star on Hugo Gonzalez after he had a big game last night.
The guys also discuss the drama between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and Mannix explains why the beef between this two is real.
“I think there's genuine beef there between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum…Jayson kind of making that video where he said like, I didn't know what was happening…I think that Jaylen Brown A doesn't really believe that, obviously, and B believes that Tatum could have put himself in front of it. If Tatum wanted this team kept together, a star, the caliber of Tatum could have done that. And I think that's, well, at least specifically when it comes to Tatum, I think that's what bugs Jalen Brown the most.”
They also take a look at the latest happening around the NBA from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the 76ers and even the Knicks who have fallen to an 0-3 start.
0:00 - Coming up
1:20 - Welcome on guest
2:04 - Early Celtics takeaways so far this season
8:45 - Could Hugo Gonzalez become a star?
12:18 - Prizepicks
13:44 - Do Jayson Tatum and Jaylen have actual beef?
23:12 - Early Oklahoma City Thunder takeaways this season
27:34 - Early Philadelphia 76ers takeaways this season
32:11 - Is Nick Nurse right coach for 76ers?
35:32 - New York Knicks: 0-3 to start season
38:30 - Wrapping up!
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Can Jayson Tatum Carry This Celtics Team to the NBA Finals?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Duration 49:33
Kevin O’Connor joins Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay to break down the Celtics’ early-season outlook and whether Jayson Tatum can carry Boston all the way back to the NBA Finals. The guys discuss Tatum’s clutch performance against the Knicks, Boston’s depth at center, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching ceiling and whether the Celtics have become too reliant on the three-point shot. They also debate the NBA’s second-apron rules, how much influence a superstar should have over coaching decisions and whether Boston made the right call moving on from Jaylen Brown. Plus, Kevin weighs in on the defending champion Knicks, Philadelphia’s star-studded roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s start in Miami and the best coaches in the NBA before Bob remembers Cliff Hagan and Dale Brown.
0:00 Intro
1:14 Celtics Outlook & Jayson Tatum
2:33 Can Boston Reach the NBA Finals?
4:34 Celtics Center Rotation & Luka Garza
5:15 Joe Mazzulla’s Coaching Ceiling
8:36 Mazzulla’s Philosophy & the Three-Point Debate
11:56 PrizePicks
13:18 How Much Influence Should Tatum Have?
16:19 NBA Salary Cap & Celtics Roster Building
20:28 Can the Knicks Repeat?
23:41 Can the 76ers’ Stars Make It Work?
26:29 Nick Nurse & Managing Superstars
29:27 Who Are the NBA’s Best Coaches?
31:08 Giannis & Miami’s Rough Start
33:34 Timberwolves & Anthony Edwards
34:05 Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Drama
38:11 Kevin O’Connor Talks Career With Bob Ryan
42:51 Remembering Cliff Hagan & Dale Brown
45:41 Final Thoughts & Outro
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On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast Bob and Gary Tanguay get you ready for this upcoming Boston Celtics season. The guys discuss the biggest topics of discussion entering this season from what to expect from Jayson Tatum and Paul George to the importance of Payton Pritchard this upcoming season.
0:00 - Coming up
0:41 - Welcome in
0:54 - Expectations for Jayson Tatum this season
1:56 - Paul George expectations this season
2:14 - What young players will step up?
2:37 - Can Derrick White snap out of it this season?
2:59 - Celtics big man rotation
4:44 - Will Celtics win the East this season?
5:45 - Importance of Payton Pritchard this season
7:23 - Prizepicks
8:58 - What to expect from Paul George this season
9:37 - What do Celtics need to improve roster
10:33 - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown relationship
11:52 - Celtics new ownership group
12:50 - Expectations for Jalen Brunson this season
14:14 - Wrapping up!
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Bob Ryan Reacts to NBA's Top 20 Players List
Saturday, October 17, 2026 • Duration 24:00
On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast Bob and Gary Tanguay take a look at USA Today's Top 20 Players list for the 2026-27 NBA season to discussing the top 100 players in the league, Bob and Gary break down the rankings and share their perspectives on today's NBA landscape. With different generations of basketball experience and plenty of opinions, this episode brings thoughtful analysis and debate to some of the biggest questions facing the league.
The conversation also dives into how basketball has changed over the years, including the impact of AAU culture on the game and what to expect from LeBron James heading into the upcoming season.
Plus, Bob Ryan reflects on the NBA career of John Havlicek, offering perspective on one of the most memorable players in Boston Celtics history.
0:00 - Coming up
0:57 - Reacting to USA Today’s Top 20 Players list for 2026-27 Season
4:48 - 76ers have 4 players in Top 100
6:05 - Cade Cunningham vs Jayson Tatum
7:03 - Top 5 Players all Non-Americans
9:10 - Prizepicks
10:45 - How the game of basketball has changed with AAU culture
14:12 - Where Cooper Flag ranks
14:37 - Where NBA legends currently rank on list
14:55 - Expectations for LeBron James this season
17:04 - Bob Ryan answers email on John Havlicek
20:08 - Wrapping up!
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Can Jayson Tatum Win MVP Without Jaylen Brown?
Sunday, October 11, 2026 • Duration 42:28
Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to the early NBA preseason and break down what they’ve seen from the Celtics and 76ers. The guys discuss Boston’s young core, including Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh, realistic expectations for the Celtics and the decision to move on from Jaylen Brown. They also debate Joe Mazzulla’s personality and growth as a head coach before turning to Philadelphia, where LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid headline a fascinating new-look roster. Later, Jeff breaks down why Darryn Peterson could develop into one of the NBA’s best players, the guys debate Jayson Tatum’s MVP chances and the league’s top candidates, and Bob weighs in on the NBA’s latest efforts to eliminate flopping and speed up games.
0:00 Intro
0:52 Celtics Young Players & Preseason Takeaways
5:17 Jaylen Brown Trade & Brad Stevens
7:51 Joe Mazzulla Under the Microscope
12:15 PrizePicks
15:22 LeBron, Jaylen Brown & the New-Look 76ers
22:19 Darren Peterson & the NBA Rookie Class
27:43 Jayson Tatum & the NBA MVP Race
32:23 NBA Flopping Rules & Officiating Changes
35:17 Final Thoughts & Outro
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Glenn Ordway talks Larry Bird, Johnny Most & Much More!
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 01:12:21
Glenn Ordway talks Larry Bird, Johnny Most & Much More!
Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay are joined by special guest Glenn Ordway as the guys take a dive down memory lane. The guys reminisce over the great Boston Celtics teams of the 1980’s and so much more.
Glenn mentions how so many people have forgotten about how great of a player Larry Bird was and they take a trip down memory lane and discuss how his game would translate in the modern basketball era.
Glenn and Bob also share memories and stories of former Celtics play by play announcer Johnny Most!
All that and plenty more on this special edition of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast!
0:00 - Coming up!
1:20 - Special Guest Glenn Ordway joins the show!
3:44 - Looking back on Celtics teams of the 80s
7:59 - People forget how great Larry Bird was
13:52 - Reflecting on what LeBron James is doing now
15:57 - Prizepicks
18:28 - Reflecting on career of John Havlicek
26:21 - What do you remember most from “Heat game” in 1984 NBA Finals
31:03 - Remembering Celtics Play-by-Play man Johnny Most
50:20 - Current state of the NBA
59:15 - Expectations for Philadelphia 76ers this season
1:03:04 - Expectations for Boston Celtics this season
1:05:06 - Wrapping up!
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Can LeBron James & Joel Embiid Win It All in Philly?
Saturday, October 3, 2026 • Duration 25:15
Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to NBA Media Week and break down the biggest questions surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers entering the new season. The guys discuss how LeBron James fits alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, whether Philadelphia’s new-look roster can develop championship chemistry and how much pressure is on Embiid as he enters another crucial stage of his career. They also examine LeBron’s continued influence around the NBA, his relationship with his new teammates and what his arrival means for the Sixers’ championship window. Plus, Bob and Jeff share stories from decades covering NBA Media Day, debate how basketball journalism has changed in the social media era and, naturally, go on plenty of completely unrelated tangents along the way.
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Jeff Goodman on Kevin McHale: "We Will NEVER See Anyone Like Him Again!"
Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 12:40
Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay on Kevin McHale: a post scorer so unstoppable that getting him the ball meant the possession was already over. Part of the trade that also brought Robert Parish to Boston for the rights to Joe Barry Carroll — arguably the greatest trade in NBA history, and it delivered three championships.
"You just couldn't stop him. I think he's kind of underappreciated and forgotten because Bird was so good."
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Jeff Goodman: Paul George Will Fit Well w/ Jayson Tatum; "Optimistic" about Celtics
Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 30:45
Paul George and Mike Conley were introduced as Boston Celtics players for the first time at a press conference on Tuesday.
On this episode, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay break down what George and Conley can potentially give the Celtics this season, despite their ages. Jeff explains what Boston needs out of Paul George to have a successful season and what his role could be next to Jayson Tatum. Could he be a good foil for Tatum? How will their personalities gel? He also explains what Mike Conley brings to the table in terms of leadership and a veteran presence off the bench.
Later, the guys recap the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto and discuss the position the Clippers find themselves in after being penalized for cap circumvention. They also discuss the incoming rookie class and what we saw from last year’s class as well as whether the NBA has enough talent for expansion. Lastly, Jeff and Gary wrap up with their favorite and least favorite team mascots.
00:00 Intro
01:00 What Paul George offers
06:04 Can Mike Conley have a similar impact to Jrue Holiday?
08:28 What we expect from Jayson Tatum this season
09:43 Why Jeff is optimistic about the Celtics
10:22 PrizePicks
12:43 Why the Raptors traded for Kawhi
16:09 Jeff on the rookie and sophomore classes
20:12 Is there enough talent for expansion?
21:31 Gary and Jeff’s favorite and least favorite mascots
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How Good Can Cooper Flagg Become?
Sunday, September 13, 2026 • Duration 44:33
Gary Tanguay joins Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman for a wide-ranging NBA conversation led by one of the league’s brightest young stars: Cooper Flagg. The guys debate where Flagg already ranks among the NBA’s best players, how high his ceiling can go, and whether he could eventually become a top-five player and true championship centerpiece in Dallas. They also discuss Kyrie Irving’s importance to the Mavericks and what Flagg still needs around him to contend. From there, Bob, Jeff, and Gary turn to the Lakers, Phil Jackson’s upcoming statue, and the franchise’s uncertain direction. Plus, they react to comparisons involving Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, revisit how Larry Bird’s three-point shooting would translate to today’s NBA, and discuss Steph Curry’s impact on the modern game. Finally, they look ahead to Jalen Brunson hosting Saturday Night Live and debate which NBA personalities would have been best suited for the SNL stage.
0:00 Intro
0:59 Cooper Flagg’s Ceiling & NBA Ranking
12:36 PrizePicks
13:47 Cooper Flagg, Dallas & Kyrie Irving
16:29 Lakers, Phil Jackson & Franchise Direction
23:17 Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper Hype
26:19 Larry Bird, Steph Curry & Three-Point Shooting
33:22 Jalen Brunson on SNL & NBA Personalities
37:14 Outro
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