Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Ryan

Tim Kurkjian and Jeff Kurkjian interview Bob Ryan, a legendary sports writer known for his deep knowledge of baseball and basketball. The discussion covers Bob's early influences in baseball, his admiration for players like Willie Mays and Bill Russell, and the importance of minor league baseball in shaping major league talent. They also explore Boston's rich sports history and debate the greatest players in Red Sox history. Bob Ryan reflects on his illustrious career in sports journalism, particularly his time on 'Around the Horn.' He discusses the evolution of sports commentary, the impact of television, and the camaraderie among sports writers. The conversation also touches on the significance of iconic venues like the Palestra and the legacy of legendary sports figures. Ryan shares anecdotes from his early days in journalism and highlights the Boston Globe's unparalleled sports writing excellence.   Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay look back to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade that landed him in New York, the Knicks' chances of coming back, and debate who will represent the East and the West in the NBA Finals. All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest from the Conference Finals matchups between Pacers and Knicks and Thunder and Timberwolves. Bob shares his thoughts on what would have happened if the Celtics ran into the Pacers in the postseason. Bob also shares his thoughts on the NBA MVP and why he thinks Jokic got robbed. All that, and much more! 0:00 - Welcome 0:47 - How would Celtics have matched up against Pacers 2:27 - Takeaways from Pacers vs Knicks Series 11:41 - Rick Carlisle 20:05 - More thoughts on Pacers vs Knicks Series 21:48 - Prizepicks 23:28 - Thunder's Championship to lose? 26:48 - Timberwolves 28:26 - Jokic should have been MVP 31:42 - Best Bob Ryan MVP voting story 34:33 - How much game of Basketball has grown internationally 36:20 - Gary shares they greatest individual award is CY Young Award 38:02 - Reaction to All-NBA Teams 41:50 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For one last time we go Around the Horn. Tony Reali is joined by Bill Plaschke, Woody Paige, J.A. Adande, Bob Ryan, Tim Cowlishaw, Kevin Blackistone, Frank Isola, and Jackie MacMullan. The final panel discuss who is the GOAT during our show's history? All the panelists do their final Face Time's. Plus, Pablo Torre joins the show to help Tony explain the scoring system. Thanks for 23 years and 4,953 episodes!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff and Tim Kurkjian explore various themes in baseball, including family connections, milestones, managerial changes, and the challenges faced by official scorers. They share personal anecdotes, discuss the struggles of teams like the Orioles and Pirates, and reflect on the importance of balancing family and professional commitments in the world of baseball. The conversation also touches on quirky facts and historical moments in the sport. In this episode, your favorite father-son duo explore memorable baseball moments, discuss the greatest Minnesota Twins (franchise) player, and analyze the best players by jersey numbers 17 and 18. They also share insights from the baseball community and look forward to upcoming guests, including the legendary Bob Ryan. The conversation is filled with humor, nostalgia, and a deep love for the game of baseball.   Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss where the Celtics go form here, how much the roster will change, and take a look around the playoffs at the remaining teams. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - What do the Celtics do now? 02:50 - Jrue Holiday's future 04:35 - Predicting Knicks' success 08:00 - Prizepicks 09:10 - Celtics' path to Finals last year 13:10 - Mazzulla's adjustments 16:45 - Salary cap restrictions 19:50 - Underestimating the Pacers 22:50 - Minnesota v OKC 25:25 - Coaching in Playoffs 20:25 - ABA/NBA merger 33:30 - Boston connections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary tanguay discuss the Celtics' elimination at the hand of the New York Knicks, and where the Celtics go from here. Plus, a deeper dive into the West and updated predictions for the NBA Finals. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Celtics eliminated in Game 6 05:40 - Starting a rebuild  12:00 - Prizepicks 15:30 - Jaylen's trade value 19:30 - Knicks exceeding expectations 27:30 - Knicks/Pacers 31:30 - Celtics biggest playoff losses 34:30 - OKC / Denver 37:10 - Appreciating good teams 38:15 - Tatum's injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, what it means for this series, and the future of the Celtics. Plus, with the playoff picture looking much different than expected, who should fans keep an eye on among the remaining teams? All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston Globe correspondent Bob Ryan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the future of the Boston Celtics.

With all the big news and games coming down from the NBA Playoffs, we bring in Quentin Richardson, ESPN NBA Analyst in to break it all down. How crazy would it be in New York if the Knicks made the finals?! The NFL releases the schedule for their 2025 International games. Then Bob Ryan, Boston Globe Sports Columnist Emeritus joined the show to talk the impact of Jayson Tatum's serious injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the big news and games coming down from the NBA Playoffs, we bring in Quentin Richardson, ESPN NBA Analyst in to break it all down. How crazy would it be in New York if the Knicks made the finals?! The NFL releases the schedule for their 2025 International games. Then Bob Ryan, Boston Globe Sports Columnist Emeritus joined the show to talk the impact of Jayson Tatum's serious injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the big news and games coming down from the NBA Playoffs, we bring in Quentin Richardson, ESPN NBA Analyst in to break it all down. How crazy would it be in New York if the Knicks made the finals?! The NFL releases the schedule for their 2025 International games. Then Bob Ryan, Boston Globe Sports Columnist Emeritus joined the show to talk the impact of Jayson Tatum's serious injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the big news and games coming down from the NBA Playoffs, we bring in Quentin Richardson, ESPN NBA Analyst in to break it all down. How crazy would it be in New York if the Knicks made the finals?! The NFL releases the schedule for their 2025 International games. Then Bob Ryan, Boston Globe Sports Columnist Emeritus joined the show to talk the impact of Jayson Tatum's serious injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the big news and games coming down from the NBA Playoffs, we bring in Quentin Richardson, ESPN NBA Analyst in to break it all down. How crazy would it be in New York if the Knicks made the finals?! The NFL releases the schedule for their 2025 International games. Then Bob Ryan, Boston Globe Sports Columnist Emeritus joined the show to talk the impact of Jayson Tatum's serious injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics Game 2 loss to the Knicks, what changes need to be made to turn this series around, if Joe Mazzulla is willing to make those changes, and a look into the history of the Celtics/Knicks rivalry. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Celtics 3pt statistics 04:50 - Jrue Holiday doesn't look the same 06:30 - Cleveland's health 07:20 - Tatum's confidence 09:00 - Prizepicks 10:15 - How can Celtics come back? 14:45 - The history of the 3pt shot 21:45 - History of 0-2 comebacks 23:55 - Criticism of Mazzulla 25:50 - the Celtics/Knicks rivalry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting a doubleheader and a milestone for Kyle Finnegan, and he also talks about Sovereignty pulling out of the Preakness, cupcakes, and an email about his college roommate. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs where the road teams have all won, PK Subban calls in to talk about the hockey playoffs and a rough night for the Caps, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Your Old Radio “When the Girls Were Little” ; “Anesthesiology” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics blowing Game 1 to theNew York Knicks, how the C's can turn this series around, Nikola Jokic's continued domination in the playoffs, and how badly the Cavaliers need DariusGarlund back in their lineup. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Frustrating night for the Celtics 05:45 - Celtics need to adapt 08:30 - Prizepicks 09:30 - Tatum's reliance on the 3 12:00 - Not time to panic for C's 14:14 - Jokic dominates in Game 1 1838 -  Cavaliers need Garland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of Follow The Money, Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard are joined by Bob Ryan, who previews the Knicks-Celtics game. Plus, the guys preview today's MLB games. 

New York Times best selling author and long time voice of The Boston Globe Bob Ryan joins Combo to break down what could stop the Celtics if anything at all. They also talk Anthony Edwards' rise, OKC's chances to break the title mold, and how legends like Bird and Magic would fit in today's NBA. Plus, Bob shares advice for young sports media pros. USE CODE COMBO ON PRIZEPICKS! Appreciate the continued support! Sign up on PrizePicks using the promo code “Combo” Make a deposit of $5 or more and receive $50 instantly here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/COMBO

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks-Pistons and Nuggets-Clippers playoff matchups on Thursday (2:22). Then, Bill talks with Joanna Robinson about TV shows in 2025 (48:24). Finally, legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins to talk about Anthony Edwards, the Celtics, and more! (01:27:00) Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson, and Bob Ryan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Degree Deodorant. Grab the original Cool Rush at Walmart or Target today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics as they continue to play through injuries, the Cavaliers looking completely dominant in the first round, and check in on the state of the West. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Celtics' health 07:03 - Gametime 07:45 - Jrue Holliday 09:45 - NBA Officiating 16:08 - Factor Meals 17:15 - Cleveland's dominance 20:10 - Time for Pat Riley to retire? 22:50 - Warriors have found some youth 26:00 - Lebron starting to show age Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest episode of 'Celtics City' Docu-series around the assembly of the Big 3, the acquisition of Kevin Garnett, and Doc Rovers' time in Boston. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Bob meeting Doc Rivers 06:00 - Assembling the Big 3 09:00 - Doc in the Playoffs 11:10 - Prizepicks 12:00 - Bill Russel & Kevin Garnett 13:50 - Danny Ainge 17:15 - Gametime 18:00 - Garnett's Celtics impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, and Gary recap the latest from the NBA Playoffs. They discuss the Jayson Tatum injury as well as have the conversation of who would you rather have Anthony Edwards or Tatum? Bob also gives Payton Pritchard his flowers for winning 6th Man of The Year. 0:00 - Welcome 1:03 - Thoughts on Celtics-Magic Series 3:23 - Payton Pritchard wins 6th Man of The Year 6:12 - Jimmy Butler & Ja Morant Injuries 9:13 - Prizepicks 10:22 - Thoughts on Clippers 13:43 - Gametime 14:57 - Thoughts on New York Knicks 17:20 - Looking Back on Towns-Randle Trade 18:50 - Anthony Edwards vs Jayson Tatum 21:50 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, and Gary recap the latest episode of Celtics City they discuss the Dee Brown Incident, Reggie Lewis passing away & the Rick Pitino era in Boston. 0:00 - Welcome 1:30 - Dee Brown Incident 3:20 - Reggie Lewis Collapse 7:57 - M.L. Carr taking over Celtics Head Coach 9:10 - On Rick Pitino's time with Celtics 21:25 - Celtics Drafting Paul Pierce 22:18 - Antonione Walker 25:35 - Len Bias Passing Away 32:26 - Gametime 34:55 - On Closing of Boston Garden 37:30 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary talk all things playoffs including players and teams to watch. They also give their thoughts on the state of coaching in the NBA following the recent firings. 0:00 Welcome 0:38 Celtics' expectations heading into the playoffs 6:21 Could anyone beat the Cavs in the first two rounds? 10:08 Intriguing matchups in the West 15:10 Can Golden State or the Lakers make a run? 17:22 Gametime 18:57 Players to watch  20:25 Can Houston get past the first two rounds? 21:39 Thoughts on recent firings 27:31 What's going on in Phoenix? 31:00 Bob's top topics from the regular season 32:40 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Jeff Goodman returns to wrap up the college hoops action and recap a great Final Four. Does Duke's loss do anything to Cooper Flagg's reputation? Plus, the Celtics need to rest Jaylen Brown. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Best Final Four in a long time 14:40 - Prizepicks 16:20 - Cooper Flagg's reputation 18:30 - NIL Money 23:40 - Geno Auriemma 28:00 - Celtics on the road 30:20 - Jaylen Brown's knee 35:30 - Mike Malone 39:00 - Luka back in Dallas The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres makes his national title game pick, with a deep dive on Florida vs. Houston. Plus, UConn wins the title and Torres goes AFTER Dawn Staley. Plus, Torres welcomes legendary sports writer Bob Ryan to the show live in Houston, as the guys talk his career, covering some of the biggest moments in sports, Duke's meltdown AND MORE! National title game pick (2:00): Torres opens by making his full title game pick - breaking down Houston vs. Florida from EVERY angle. UConn wins the women's natty (): From there, Torres talks about UConn winning its first national title since 2016 in women's basketball - and why this one is different than all the others. Torres' Dawn Staley take goes viral (): From there, Torres explains why he believes Dawn Staley is both a great coach and also the biggest phony in sports. Plus, he explains a viral tweet about Staly that he sent that got the WHOLE internet mad. Legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins the show (): Finally, Torres wraps with a VERY special interview - as he sits down with legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan LIVE at the Final Four. The guys discuss Duke's meltdown, if Cooper Flagg really is the next Larry Bird, plus Bob's best Final Four memories. Then, he discusses the state of the NBA and shares his best Michael Jordan stories. Get a 150 percent deposit match with our friends from BetUSTV Going to NCAA Tournament games - at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay break down the latest episode of 'Celtics City' on MAX. Bob gives his thoughts on why Cedric Maxwell doesn't get enough credit in the documentary, Larry Bird's impact throughout the 80s, and shares his favorite parts of the series. 0:00 Welcome 0:39 Racial tension continues to be a theme 4:14 Reaction to James Worthy's comments 6:17 What happened with Cedric Maxwell in 1985? 8:31 Why Max didn't get enough credit 9:44 PrizePicks 10:49 Bob remembers Gerald Henderson being traded 11:48 McHale-Parish deal in 1980 13:11 Game 6 in 1986 15:47 When did Larry Bird start having back problems? 16:41 Favorite parts of 'Celtics City' so far 18:57 How playing the Celtics affected Jerry West 21:05 Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics' win streak, Zion Williamson's injury, and the Final Four. Bob also reacts to the friction between Bird and Parish showcased in 'Celtics City,' and shares insight from the 1984 Finals. 0:00 Welcome 0:53 Bob on Celtics' impressive win streak 8:00 Derrick White's 3-point record 9:48 Bob's reaction to Parish and Bird in 'Celtics City' 13:13 Prize Picks 14:30 Bob on Cedric Maxwell in 'Celtics City' 15:57 Remembering the 1984 NBA Finals 20:16 Bob's reaction to Zion Williamson's injury 22:36 Bob on the Final Four being all 1-seeds 27:31 How will Cooper Flagg do in the NBA? 29:05 Women's Final Four and JuJu Watkins 31:15 Pitino vs Pitino in the Big East next season 35:34 Bill Parcells headed to Patriots Hall of Fame 39:32 Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest episode of the MAX Docuseries 'Celtics City.' Bob gives his stories from behind the 1980-83 Celtics, the acquisition of Robert Parish, and much more! Plus, Bob answers your email questions! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the biggest stories around the Boston Celtics, and Bob Ryan's stories behind the latest episode of Celtics City. All that, and much more! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob tells us about his deep friendship with Dave Cowens, and what made Big Red so unique and special. Plus, why Paul Westphal had to be traded for Charlie Scott. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Bob Ryan on the beat in the 70's 03:30 - Racial tension in Boston 06:00 - Prizepicks 07:20 - Lasting perception of Boston 10:10 - Paul Westphal/Charlie Scott trade 14:40 - Gametime 16:22 - Paul Silas trade & Dave Cowens The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay the biggest stories around the NBA including the Celtics go big twice, the NCAA is better than ever, Steph gets help by the bay and some Big Red memories from Bob. All that, and much more! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

It's bracket week on the Tony Kornheiser Show! Tony gets brackets from Bob Ryan, Michael Wilbon and Spike Braun. In the course of all that, they get a new definition of what an upset is from Bob, and Wilbon talks with Tony about the passing of their long time friend and colleague John Feinstein, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Needmores “Lookin' “ ; Joy and the Wildfire “Tears in Brooklyn” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics' propensity fr blowing big leads, if the C's could win it al without Jrue Holiday, and a lookahead at the MVP race. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Celtics blowing leads 02:40 - C's bench contributions 06:36 - Celtics / Lakers 10:30 - Prizepicks 11:50 - Fans questioning Tatum 14:30 - Horford's defense 17:30 - MVP predictions 22:10 - Larry Bird's defensive ability 25:20 - Teams to keep an eye on 27:06 - Greatest Finals lookback The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss all the biggest stories around the NBA including the Celtics and Lakers rivalry, the Nuggets coming to life, and take a closer look at the Celtics City docuseries. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Bill Russell 05:50 - Russ and Bob Cousy 10:50 - Prizepicks 12:04 - Jaylen Brown 16:24 - Nuggets on a roll 18:30 - Lakers/Celtics viewership 22:50 - Junior Bridgeman passes away 28:00 - Saint Francis upsets Central Connecticut The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the important of the Big man in the modern NBA, if that could be the Lakers' downfall, and how Horford and Porzingis will help the Celtics in the Playoffs. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Al Horford 03:50 - Prizepicks 05:12 - Kristaps Porzingis' impact 06:50 - Impact of big man in playoffs 08:30 - Lakers/Celtics Final The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

Join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman as they dive deep into the storied history of the Boston Celtics, focusing on the dynamic and sometimes tumultuous 1980s era. In this episode, they discuss the legendary figures like Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Cedric Maxwell, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the challenges they faced both on and off the court. Bob shares insights from Bill Simmons' recent docuseries, highlighting the conflicts that arose from contracts and personal egos among these star athletes. The conversation also touches on Bird's leadership style and its impact on team dynamics, as well as a heartfelt tribute to WNBA icon Diana Taurasi, celebrating her incredible 20-year career. Tune in for an engaging discussion that honors the past while reflecting on the present state of basketball! 0:00 - Bill Simmons' series 2:49 - Larry Bird Museum 4:56 - Robert Parish's skill 6:07 - Cedric Maxwell's importance 7:11 - Larry's criticism of teammates 8:34 - Larry's work ethic 10:09 - Larry's upbringing 11:14 - Dennis Johnson's finals 12:57 - Diana Taurasi retires 14:41 - Celebrating her career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay sit down to discuss the Celtics' late-game collapse against the Cavaliers, the lingering injuries with the Celtics, the Lakers being in 2nd place in the West now, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Celtics vs Cleveland 04:00 - Holiday & Porzingis injuries 06:20 - Denver 07:38 - Prizepicks 09:12 - Lakers in 2nd place 11:49 - Memphis 12:27 - Embiid out for season The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

In this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman podcast, the spotlight is on the Boston Celtics and the formidable challenges they face in the NBA playoffs. Jeff Goodman identifies the Cleveland Cavaliers as the biggest threat to the Celtics' title hopes. 0:00: Cavs biggest threat to Celtics? 2:41 - Cleveland's strong season 4:55 - Thunder's potential threat 7:01 - Tatum's playoff experience 9:21 - Prize picks promotion 12:28 - Pistons look good 14:17 - Tobias Harris impact 15:48 - Lakers post deal 23:40 - Jimmy Butler's impact 30:01 - Big East tournament history 32:12 - Coaching controversies 36:50 - HBO documentary insights The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

Tony opens the show by talking about a problem he has with his phone bill, and he also opens a package of toothpaste that was sent to him. PK Subban calls in to talk about Canada's win over the US in the 4 Nations Cup Final, Bob Ryan calls in to talk about that as well, and also about the state of the NBA's all star break, Rafael Devers, and the idea of a salary cap in baseball, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Alex Lash “MIA” ; “Woman” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the gap in entertainment value between the NBA and NHL All-Star festivities, Lebron's role in what the ASG has become, the biggest surprises so far this NBA season, and much more! CLNS Media is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the upcoming All Star weekend festivities, the Celtics' dominant performance over the San Antonio Spurs, and some problems arising from the new & improved LA Lakers. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Bob Ryan's take on the ASG 05:10 - Prizepicks 06:46 - Tatum among all-time Celtics 10:35 - New look Lakers 15:30 - Jamaal Murray is back 17:55 - All Star weekend events The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Luka Doncic's Laker debut, the disarray that Mavericks fans are in, and more. Plus, Bob shares a story about Larry Bird. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Luka's Laker Debut 02:40 - Could Lakers win the West? 07:40 - Mavericks fans are not happy 10:20 - Prizepicks 11:40 - Bob's Larry Bird story 18:20 - Hubie Brown 28:33 - Josh Allen MVP  31:50 - Curry family stats 34:00 - AD and Embiid injuries 36:20 - Milwaukee Bucks 37:15 - Super Bowl The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 277 features Loot N' Booty BBQ's, Sterling Smith and Baseball Writer and Researcher, Bill Chuck as they remind us why they are among the best at what they do. Sterling Smith AKA Smitty is a World Barbecue Champion, US Navy Veteran, barbecue teacher, cookbook author, and owner/pitmaster of Loot N' Booty BBQ.  In addition to all of that, Loot N' Booty BBQ has created an award-winning selection of rubs and sauces.  Smitty tells us about his humble barbecue beginning and where his love of barbecue has taken him as well as what is coming up.  For more information on Smitty or to order his products go to  https://lootnbootybbq.com/ Bill Chuck is back.  Bill's first joined us on episode 139 to discuss his book, In Scoring Position:  40 Years Of A Baseball Love Affair which he co-authored with Bob Ryan.  He was then on many more episodes, until health issues curtailed his visits, but we are thrilled to have him back.  Bill is a baseball writer and researcher and has a weekly column in the Chicago Sun-Times. Bill loves baseball and that love is evident as he regales us with fascinating baseball stories and incredible statistics.  We discuss his recent involvement with the Netflix documentary, The Comeback:  2004 Boston Red Sox. We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/   We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.    Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay sit down to take a look back at NBA history to try and find a trade that rivals this week's blockbuster between Dallas and LA. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Luka / AD trade 01:20 - Wilt Chamberlain trades 05:00 - Prizepicks 06:25 - Kareem trade 11:05 - Shaq trades 13:15 - Mose Malone trade 14:45 - Gametime 15:45 - HOFer for HOFer The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss the blockbuster Luka Doncic / Anthony Davis trade. What does this mean for both teams going forward? And where does this trade land among the biggest deals in NBA history? Plus, are the Spurs a contender now? All that, and much more! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest news surrounding the Celtics and the NBA as a whole. With All-Star reserves set to be revealed tonight, Jaylen Brown faces some tough competition. Does he deserve a nod? Plus, Adam Silver discussed some potential rule changes. Should the league actually implement them? The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics' loss to the Thunder, and why the C's deserved the loss. Is it time to panic about the state of the Celtics? Plus, Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Miami Heat. All that, and much more 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Celtics deserved to lose 05:30 - Jaylen Brown 08:50 - Something's not right 12:00 - All-Star reserve voting 15:35 - Victor Wembanyama 19:45 - Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely 24:53 - Prizepicks 26:45 - Luke Kennard's 3pt% 30:20 - Gametime 31:30 - Rick Pitino & St John's Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum seemingly giving the cold shoulder to Steve Kerr after the Celtics' game against Golden State, the Miami Heat suspending Jimmy Butler again, the lackluster rookie class in the NBA this year, and the best father-son duos in NBA history. All that, and much more! Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices