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| Alabama-Georgia: Will the Winner Be Ranked the New No. 1? Plus, Matt Rhule Is in the DCU | 07 Oct 2026 | 02:02:21 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van compare Jeremiah Smith's season so far with DeVonta Smith's Heisman season. Then Billy leaves us with Joel's Diss List.
(0:00) Intro
(11:29) One Big Reaction
(18:18) One Big Question
(31:18) Story of the Week
(44:11) Take of the Week
(01:03:27) One Big Prediction
(01:22:29) Blind rankings
(01:34:57) Big Van on Campus
(01:44:16) Headlines of the Week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFB Week 5 Live Reactions: Miami-Clemson, Can the Canes Avoid the Upset at Clemson? | 04 Oct 2026 | 02:07:15 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the Miami-Clemson game. Plus, the guys react to the early college football action.
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Alysha Tsuji, Michael Szokoli, and Oscar De la LuzAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| UCLA a Contender for the CFP? Plus, Dylan Stewart Suspended | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:53:27 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van discuss their contenders or pretenders so far. Then Billy joins the guys and does the world-famous Joel's Blind Rankings
(0:00) Intro
(01:41) One big reaction
(14:26) Contenders or Pretenders
(42:10) One big question
(51:59) Story of the week
(01:01:49) Freaks of the week
(01:32:49) Blind Rankings
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFB Week 4 Live Reactions: Oregon-USC, Lincoln or Lanning: Who Prevails? | 27 Sep 2026 | 01:51:16 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the Oregon-USC game. The guys react to the early college football action as well.Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias and Alysha TsujiAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Kiffin the Con Man? Plus, Riley or Lanning: Who Needs the Win on Saturday? | 23 Sep 2026 | 02:15:09 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van give their thoughts on the aftermath of LSU–Ole Miss. Is Pete Golding actually a good coach? Then the guys preview the big matchups of Week 4.
(0:00) Intro
(08:42) One big reaction
(18:04) One big question
(38:56) Narrative of the week
(01:00:34) One big prediction
(01:22:14) Big Van on Campus
(01:34:31) Headlines of the week
(01:49:36) Joel's blind rankings
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFB Week 3 Live Reactions: LSU-Ole Miss, Lane's Long Awaited Return | 20 Sep 2026 | 02:03:54 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the LSU-Ole Miss game. The guys react to the early college football action as well.Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias and Alysha TsujiAdditional Production Support: Billy GilScore big with Dr Pepper Tic Tac.
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| Texas: There's a New No. 1 in Town and Kiffin Returns to Ole Miss | 16 Sep 2026 | 02:02:07 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the AP Top 25 as Texas takes the top spot. Later in the show, the guys preview the top matchups of Week 3 headlined by Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss
(0:00) Intro
(09:45) One big reaction
(17:22) One big question
(36:24) Quote of the Week
(48:04) One big prediction
(01:05:57) Favorite other matchup
(01:22:55) Big Van on Campus
(01:39:51) Headlines of the week
(01:51:47) Joel's blind rankings
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFB Week 2 Live Reactions: Ohio State–Texas, a Top-Five Matchup | 13 Sep 2026 | 01:47:46 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the Ohio State–Texas game. The guys react to the early college football action as well.
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias and Alysha TsujiAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil
Score big with Dr Pepper Tic Tac.
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| Texas Hosting No.1 Ohio State, and Could LSU Join the Monster League Soon? | 09 Sep 2026 | 01:45:05 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van are previewing the biggest games of Week 2, and Big Van on Campus returns with an epic list.
(0:00) Intro
(03:32) One big reaction
(08:58) One big question
(38:10) One big prediction
(55:00) Favorite other matchup
(01:08:57) Big Van on Campus
(01:20:30) Headlines of the week
(01:33:56) Joel's blind rankings
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Tailgate Live Is Back! We're Reacting to Week 1 | 06 Sep 2026 | 01:38:49 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the Clemson-LSU game. The guys react to the early college football action as well.
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Jeff Shearin
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Cam Newton Becomes a Tailgater, and the Guys Are Ready for Week 1 | 02 Sep 2026 | 02:18:10 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Cam Newton to discuss his legendary college career. Then the guys react to UNC's upset victory over TCU.
(0:00) Intro
(05:49) Insta-Gaters
(21:09) One Big Guest (Cam Newton)
(01:08:54) One Big Reaction (Week 0)
(01:32:54) One Big Question
(01:54:54) Headlines of the Week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Cam NewtonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Todd McShay Joins, and Week Zero Has Arrived | 26 Aug 2026 | 02:28:51 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Todd McShay to discuss the biggest headlines heading into the college football season. Then the guys give their Week Zero predictions
(0:00) Intro
(16:10) One big guest (Todd McShay)
(01:17:23) One big prediction (Week Zero)
(01:31:09) Tailgate preseason awards
(01:48:06) Headlines of the week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Todd McShayProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Reacting to the AP Top 25 and Predicting Conference Winners | 19 Aug 2026 | 02:07:37 | |
Tate, Van, and Joel discuss Clemson being left out of the AP Top 25 and why Oregon is not number one. Plus, the guys pick their conference winners (including the Pac-12). Then they wrap up with the Headlines of the Week.
(00:00) Intro
(13:30) One Big Reaction (AP Top 25)
(47:02) One Big Question
(01:05:03) One Big Prediction
(01:20:00) Overreaction of the Week
(01:40:15) Headlines of the Week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| The Freaks List Is Released, Best Week of the CFB Season, and Purdue's Comments | 12 Aug 2026 | 01:50:07 | |
Tate, Van, and Joel gear up as they break down The Athletic's annual "Freaks List" and then give their thoughts on which week of the CFB season will be the best
(00:00) Intro
(15:58) One Big Reaction (The "Freaks List")
(47:06) One Big Question
(59:20) Overreaction of the Week
(01:09:20) Headlines of the Week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Coaches Poll Top 25 Reactions, Splashiest New Coaches, and the Protect College Sports Act | 05 Aug 2026 | 02:07:31 | |
Tate, Van, and Joel are closer than ever to the start of the 2026 CFB season
(00:00) Intro
(13:33) ALS challenge
(22:35) Coaches Poll Top 25 reactions
(42:31) New coaches, biggest splash
(01:22:53) Akron offensive coordinator raffle
(01:36:11) Top five headlines
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| A Very Special Listener “Tailbag” Episode | 29 Jul 2026 | 01:04:15 | |
Tate, Van, and Joel crack open the "Tailbag" (mailbag) to answer your most pressing college football questions.
(05:37) Ultimate tailgate venues
(12:11) CFB super league
(17:07) A new playoff system
(20:00) More respect for Pat White
(25:44) Tailgate ‘Rewatchables’ pick
(29:34) 'Year of the Bull'
(33:30) Joel’s top cities to live in
(36:02) Most attractive men
(40:02) Joel has ADHD?
(55:34) Lionel Richie invented "raise the roof"?
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Rankings, and Is the SEC Leaving the NCAA? | 22 Jul 2026 | 01:35:43 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines as the college football offseason heads into the homestretch.
(0:00) Intro
(02:46) ALS challenge
(29:34) Coaches on the hot seat
(42:36) The SEC’s plan B
(51:34) QB rankings
(01:07:18) Michigan athletic director leaving
(01:20:04) Lane Kiffin as Adonis
(01:24:03) Who wore it better?
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Best CFB Players by Jersey Number. Plus, College Fantasy Football?! | 15 Jul 2026 | 01:35:24 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van take a break from the fútbol to talk through college football’s biggest story lines.
(0:00) Intro
(19:28) “Ho sh-t” or “no sh-t”?
(48:42) Best players of all time by jersey number
(01:06:04) College fantasy football
(01:18:01) Big 12 and Monster Energy partnership
(01:22:43) Brian Kelly on his Notre Dame exit
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Manning Passing Academy Buzz, 'EA Sports CFB 27' Ratings, and the Return of the Pac-12 | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:56:38 | |
A week closer to the college season, Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines of the week before taking a holiday break.
(0:00) Intro(15:45) Manning Passing Academy(32:14) Did John Mateer get too buff?(51:40) 'EA Sports CFB 27' ratings reveal(55:48) World Cup sh-t talk(01:09:38) Unfair expectations for Arch Manning last year?(01:21:04) CFL closes the door on Brendan Sorsby(01:25:54) Return of the Pac-12(01:40:42) Chris Johnson's ALS announcement(01:49:00) The white Lakers and LeBron leaving
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| NBA Draft Reactions, Hallmark Movies, and the Life and Times of Ben Carson | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:36:06 | |
It’s the offseason (and a slower news week). The fellas hit on a variety of topics, so buckle up.
(0:00) Intro
(4:31) NBA draft reactions
(23:00) Eva Longoria and Hallmark movies
(41:46) The Stacey Dash and Ben Carson tangent
(1:05:36) Brian Kelly calling games for CBS
(1:07:25) Age-based eligibility
(1:09:31) Lane Kiffin headed to the top?
(1:11:42) QBs at Manning camp
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Brendan Sorsby’s Lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, Joins. Plus, Collective Bargaining in CFB | 17 Jun 2026 | 02:09:27 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van discuss Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft before welcoming his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, to help break down the developments.
(0:00) Intro(10:26) Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft(28:38) Sorsby worth a first-round pick?(30:58) Jeffrey Kessler joins the show(01:21:23) Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027?(01:23:47) Dabo Swinney on the state of CFB(01:31:10) SMU’s title chances(01:36:47) James Franklin’s vision(01:46:28) Army's football sponsorship(01:47:32) One Big Debate: Jalen Brunson and the salary cap
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Jeffrey KesslerProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| The Brendan Sorsby Decision and Sports Gambling, With Jay Bilas | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:58:18 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to help break down what the Brendan Sorsby decision means for college athletics.
(0:00) Intro(02:44) Did Sinbad invent "raise the roof"?(07:50) A Drake and Sauce Walka tangent(15:15) Wemby a dirty player?(18:21) Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby decision(43:26) Jay Bilas joins the show(01:20:24) Schools not playing Texas Tech?(01:26:53) Pat McAfee’s paycheck(01:30:34) Preseason rankings(01:37:58) Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?(01:42:39) Clemson ready to be back on top?
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Jay BilasProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| EA Sports 'CFB 27' Cover and HOF Ballots. Plus, Is the Sport in Danger? | 04 Jun 2026 | 01:40:49 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van start the countdown to the college football season.
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) NBA Finals favorites
(20:57) EA’s 'College Football 27' cover
(27:30) Curt Cignetti: The sport is in danger
(44:59) A political tangent
(1:00:36) Texas Tech responds to Texas
(1:06:10) 2027 HOF Ballot
(1:11:23) USC’s Jayden Maiava
(1:12:26) Paul Finebaum on Brendan Sorsby
(1:16:24) Pete Golding on Lane Kiffin
(1:19:41) NC State's international game moved
(1:26:58) Beef of the Week: Joel vs. Jay-Z fans
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Very Early CFP Predictions, Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility, and Coach O’s LSU Return | 27 May 2026 | 01:11:01 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van check in on some of the top headlines at this point in the college football offseason.
(0:00) Intro
(6:05) Way-too-early CFP predictions
(24:37) Start/Bench/Cut
(30:39) The Brendan Sorsby situation
(39:08) Steve Sarkisian vs. Texas Tech
(42:00) Coach Orgeron’s back at LSU
(49:57) NBA playoffs
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFP Is Looking to Expand, and Joel Defends His Performance | 20 May 2026 | 01:42:31 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van are back to their normal programming to discuss the latest news around college football. Expansion seems to be looming, but what good does that do for players? Plus, Joel took time to discuss his performance at the UCLA practice facility.(0:00) Intro(08:00) Recapping UCLA facility footage(29:29) Story of the week: CFP expansion(45:30) Top five headlines of the weekHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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| The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney | 13 May 2026 | 00:46:02 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van had full access at the Rose Bowl, where they caught up with Pac-12 legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Then they headed west to UCLA to catch up with Bob Chesney.
(0:00) Intro
(03:25) T.J. Houshmandzadeh interview
(06:16) Houshmandzadeh on training players and UCLA's outlook
(07:28) Houshmandzadeh's hair secrets
(09:42) Bob Chesney interview
(10:33) Chesney on how important it is to deliver at UCLA
(13:12) Chesney on UCLA's recruiting class
(17:40) Chesney on his mentors
(27:30) Chesney on Nico Iamaleava
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guests: T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Bob Chesney
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Did the UCLA Spring Game Convince Joel to Move West? Plus, Trinidad Chambliss Considered LSU | 06 May 2026 | 01:14:33 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van are back together in Los Angeles.
(0:00) Intro(03:15) One Big Reaction(15:22) UNC vs. Duke(21:10) Story of the Week(32:19) Top Five Headlines
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted, and More NFL Draft Takeaways, Plus Gambling Addiction in CFB | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:38:05 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft.
(0:00) Intro(3:00) Jokic vs. Olajuwon(34:30) One Big Reaction(01:09:40) Story of the Week(01:20:56) Top Five Headlines
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan FriasAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Bill Simmons Joins the Show, Plus a 2026 NFL Draft Preview | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:40:00 | |
Bill joins Tate, Joel, and Van to kick off the show before the fellas dig into the top storylines of the 2026 NFL draft.
(0:00) Bill Simmons joins the show(11:04) Bill’s NFL draft take(20:53) Fernando Mendoza’s dad vs. Billy Gil(35:12) Joel’s Big Board 2.0(01:05:32) Joel Story Time(01:19:46) Top Five Headlines
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Bill SimmonsProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Bill Bellamy and Rebooting the Booty Call, Plus the Russini-Vrabel Situation | 15 Apr 2026 | 02:02:11 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van react to Dianna Russini’s resignation and Mike Vrabel’s consequences, or lack thereof. Then comedian Bill Bellamy raises the roof and joins the fellas on the show.
(0:00) Intro
(9:50) New CFP logo
(12:46) Ethics, journalism, and Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel
(29:29) Bill Bellamy joins the show
(01:18:03) Top Five Headlines of the Week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Bill Bellamy
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Michigan and the New Era of College Basketball, Plus Joel’s NFL Draft Big Board | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:59:38 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the University of Michigan’s historic tournament run before Joel reveals his big board. Plus, a new segment: Ho Shit or No Shit?
(0:00) Intro
(25:24) One Big Reaction: Michigan winning it all
(45:06) Van’s TED Talk
(53:33) Joel’s NFL draft big board
(01:10:22) Ho Shit or No Shit?
(01:48:37) Overreaction of the Week: Tussling
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFB Headlines and a Final Four Preview With Clark Kellogg | 01 Apr 2026 | 02:00:14 | |
Tate, Van, and Billy gang up on Joel before welcoming college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg to break down the Final Four matchups.
(0:00) Raising the roof
(12:55) Jay-Z and regional rap
(39:10) Clark Kellogg joins the show
(01:11:36) CFB offseason headlines
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Clark Kellogg
Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| South Carolina Legend Marcus Lattimore Shares How Football Shaped His Life. Then, a Tailgate Race Sparks Combine Hype | 25 Mar 2026 | 01:42:35 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the firing of Hubert Davis and give their thoughts on potential candidates for North Carolina. Then, Marcus Lattimore shares how football impacted his life and discusses the aftermath of his injury.(0:00) Intro(10:29) Billy racing the Freeze(30:10) Tate reacts to the Hubert Davis firing(45:42) Marcus Lattimore InterviewHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Marcus LattimoreProducers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan FriasAdditional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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| March Madness Takeover Begins | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:10:53 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van go full-court press on the NCAA men's basketball tournament.(0:00) Intro(15:47) The NCAA tournament begins(26:01) The 1-seed in the best position(53:20) National championship picksHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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| Offseason Grab Bag: Bam’s 83 Points, USA Baseball in Crisis, and Sherrone Moore Update | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:39:48 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van dip into the offseason grab bag for a mix of topics around the sports world.
(0:00) Intro
(6:09) Bam Adebayo’s 83 points
(40:23) USA Baseball in the WBC
(1:05:12) Target boycott
(1:15:15) Matt Patricia gets paid
(1:17:23) Sherrone Moore update
(1:23:27) Parker Livingstone explains his transfer
(1:25:40) Brian Kelly on Lane Kiffin and LSU
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Breakout Performers: Who Won the NFL Combine? | 05 Mar 2026 | 01:27:18 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van take a look back at the 2026 NFL combine and other college football headlines.
(0:00) Intro
(4:25) Sonny Styles's combine workout
(17:12) Who won the combine?
(21:50) Joel disses the world?
(43:14) Joel’s Beyoncé story
(46:55) Van’s dad’s Halle Berry story
(50:50) Top QBs
(54:03) Sneaky underdog QBs
(59:07) A Fernando Mendoza question
(1:14:35) NIL tax breaks in Mississippi
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Trump’s Sit-Down With Josh Pate, NFL Combine Preview, and Big Ten vs. SEC | 26 Feb 2026 | 01:43:09 | |
The college football offseason continues, but Tate, Joel, and Van are here to get you through it.
(0:00) Intro
(12:18) Josh Pate’s Donald Trump interview
(56:16) NFL combine preview
(01:04:25) Orlovsky’s ominous Mendoza tweet
(01:14:16) Big Ten vs. SEC
(01:25:54) Top five headlines
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Chambliss Returns, Praying on Michael Jordan’s Downfall, and Headlines of the Week | 18 Feb 2026 | 01:31:22 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van help get you through the dog days of the college football offseason.(0:00) Intro(11:23) Trinidad Chambliss returns(30:39) Deuce Knight having to wait(33:37) Joe Judge and fatherhood(37:06) Belichick’s new starter at UNC(52:50) Headlines of the WeekHost: Tate FrazierGuests: Van Lathan and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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| College Pipelines on Display at Super Bowl LX | 11 Feb 2026 | 01:32:01 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van break down their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl Sunday, including which college football programs benefited the most from the big game. The guys also react to Kirk Herbstreit’s comments about college football potentially needing to break away and what that could mean for the sport moving forward.
(0:00) Intro(01:50) One Big Reaction(39:25) One Big Question(56:15) Overreaction of the Week(01:06:53) Big Van on Campus
Host: Tate FrazierGuests: Van Lathan and Joel AndersonProducers: Alysha Tsuji, Jonathan Frias, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Welcome to the Offseason: National Signing Day, Deion’s Fines, and Senior Bowl Recap | 04 Feb 2026 | 01:22:35 | |
The offseason is here! Tate, Joel, and Van are here to guide you through what’s already turning out to be an active offseason.
(0:00) Intro(20:23) National signing day(35:27) Deion Sanders fining players(46:25) Senior Bowl reactions(58:10) Lane Kiffin’s MAGA tweet
Host: Tate FrazierGuests: Van Lathan and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| Silk Suits and Pure Spite: The Ringer Tailgate Haters Ball | 28 Jan 2026 | 01:34:57 | |
Indiana has been crowned the champion, and now Tate, Joel, and Van sit down to give their awards for the season that was.
(0:00) Intro(05:23) Ho of the Year(10:09) Daddy of the Year(13:12) Trevone Boykin Award(17:33) Dan Lanning Coach of the Year (19:31) TJ Finley Award(22:42) Bust of the Year(25:54) Most Shocking Result(30:56) 227 Award(34:15) Beef of the Year(42:08) Bag Drop of the Year(49:16) Hater of the Year(50:39) Image Makeover of the Year(54:53) Comeback of the Year(57:39) Character of the Year(01:05:43) Best Friend of the Program(01:10:01) The Joel Award(01:30:27) Parting shots
Host: Tate FrazierGuests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| The B1G’s Dominance, Ladies for Mendoza, and Duke Sues Mensah | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:30:04 | |
With the national championship officially behind us, Tate, Joel, and Van sit down for a quick look back (and ahead).
(0:00) Intro
(3:26) One Final Reaction: The Big Ten's success
(27:46) One Big Question: Best under-discussed story line
(37:19) Ladies for Fernando Mendoza
(56:35) Duke suing Darian Mensah
(1:08:10) Big Van on Campus
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFP National Championship Live Reactions | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:31:30 | |
Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP National Championship.
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| National Championship Preview: Which Team Winning Is Best for the Sport? | 14 Jan 2026 | 01:36:15 | |
The CFP national championship game has been set, and Tate, Joel, and Van are here to dive into the matchup.
(0:00) Intro
(2:34) Championship game plans
(8:14) One Big Prediction
(17:30) IU vs. Miami: Who has proved themselves more?
(21:59) Joel’s top QBs
(31:52) Which team winning would be better for the sport?
(37:46) Experts implying cheating
(57:31) One thing to watch
(1:01:31) Coaching matchup
(1:07:04 ) Big Van on Campus
(1:19:23) The Great Lake tangent
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFP Semifinals Live Reactions | 10 Jan 2026 | 01:47:44 | |
Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP semifinals.
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| Which Team Winning CFP Is the Best Story Line? Plus, Transfer Portal Talk. | 08 Jan 2026 | 01:54:07 | |
The College Football Playoff semifinals are here, so Tate, Joel, and Van are here to break it all down before digging into the transfer portal.
(0:00) Intro(01:38) CFP semifinal predictions(25:14) Which winner would be the best story line?(33:24) Oregon vs. Indiana preview(52:47) Joel’s 'Real World' stories(01:04:00) Brendan Sorsby to Texas Tech(01:21:25) Where’s Dylan Raiola going?(01:33:08) Big Van on Campus(01:44:00) Billy’s parting shots
Host: Tate FrazierGuests: Van Lathan and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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| CFP Quarterfinals Live Reactions | 02 Jan 2026 | 02:09:02 | |
Join Tate, Van, and Joel LIVE REACTIONS to the CFP Quarterfinals
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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
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| CFP Quarterfinals Preview: Will Indiana Remind Everyone Who's Number One? Does Texas Tech Have a Chance Against Oregon? | 30 Dec 2025 | 01:36:14 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van break down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, taking a close look at each game. They get into whether the underdogs may actually have the edge when the postseason kicks off before turning their attention to Michigan to debate the Wolverines’ choice of new head coach and whether questions still remain about the program’s direction. Then they talk this week’s Overreaction of the Week as they tackle the growing chatter around the USC–Notre Dame rivalry potentially coming to a halt and whether the concern is justified or completely overblown.
(0:00) Intro(04:26) One Big Prediction(31:55) Conference Bowl Records(42:50) One Big Question(54:53) Overreaction of the Week(01:12:54) Favorite CFP Matchups
Host: Tate FrazierGuests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.
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| Best Remaining Bowl Games and TJ Finley Drops by for Big Van on Campus | 24 Dec 2025 | 01:36:34 | |
Tate, Joel, and Van break down Texas A&M’s season from top to bottom before debating the best remaining bowl games to watch. The show wraps up with a special appearance from TJ Finley, who joins the guys to talk about his journey and longevity in college football.
(0:00) Intro(10:21) One Big Reaction(31:31) Favorite remaining bowl games(45:58) Big Van on Campus with TJ Finley
(01:26:20) Parting thoughts
Host: Tate FrazierGuests: Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and TJ Finley
Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias
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| CFB Round 1 LIVE REACTIONS | Ringer Tailgate | 21 Dec 2025 | 01:38:49 | |
Join Tate, Van, and Joel LIVE REACTIONS to Round 1 of College Football!
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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil
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