Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Ryan

In the latest episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman podcast, Bob takes a trip down memory lane to talk about his stories with the all-time greats of the two current NBA Finals teams. Don't miss this in-depth look at Tim Duncan, Walt Frazier, George Gervin, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Walt Frazier 4:16 - Michael Ray Richardson 5:20 - Bernard King 8:54 - PrizePicks 10:57 - Willis Reed 12:08 - David Robinson 14:40 - Tim Duncan 17:19 - George Gervin 19:39 - Wrapping Up! CLNS Media's preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. Sign up at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Use Code CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast, the guys discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. After falling short in Game 1, can Wemby and co. bounce back in Game 2? Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by:

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay reminisce about the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. Bob tells the story of Wilt's fallout with Lakers head coach Butch van Breda Kolff in 1969, which could have cost the Lakers a championship. He then recalls the famous series vs the Knicks in the 1970 Finals, where Willis Reed famously returned from injury for Game 7 and fired up the Madison Square Garden faithful who saw their team win the championship for the first time, thanks to an incredible performance from Walt Frazier. Finally, Bob and Gary remember Wilt as a person, including his relationship with Bill Russell. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the Knicks' incredible playoff run as they await the Western Conference champion. Bob analyzes how New York was so dominant, why their coaching change paid off, and the two potential finals matchups. Then the guys discuss what they've seen from the Spurs and Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and evaluate what's next for Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, featuring Bob's reasoning for why he doesn't want Giannis in Boston. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay play a game of 'what if?' Bob theorizes how good Reggie Lewis and Len Bias would have been had they not tragically passed away.  Bias was an All-American star at the University of Maryland who died of a fatal cocaine overdose on June 19, 1986, just two days after being drafted to Boston. Reggie Lewis, the captain of the Celtics, tragically died of sudden cardiac death on July 27, 1993, during an off-season practice at Brandeis University. The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

In this episode, Bob and Gary react to the first few games of the NBA Conference Finals, including the Knicks' comeback in Game 1 vs Cleveland and what we've seen from Victor Wembanyama vs the Thunder. They preview potential finals matchups, and Bob breaks down the new NBA lottery rules, discussing what it means for the league moving forward. The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics and propose a legendary team-up that would shake up the entire NBA. They also discuss the current NBA playoff picture, and pay respect to Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke. 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Are the Knicks Ready to Win it All? 6:38 - Who Will Make the Finals? 13:15 - PrizePicks 14:17 - Lakers Get Swept 16:53 - Giannis and Lebron to Boston? 20:30 - Pistons vs Cavaliers 23:06 - Would Celtics Have Gotten Destroyed by Knicks? 24:34 - Remembering Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke 27:19 - Wrapping Up! Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Bob Ryan takes a trip down memory lane to remember when Larry Bird and the Celtics lost their momentum against the 90s Knicks with the arrival of Patrick Ewing. CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

In this episode, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay react to Jaylen Brown's controversial comments on Twitch this week. They explore the possibility of trading Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo and why the Celtics need changes to compete for another title. The guys also discuss Brad Stevens' end-of-season press conference and what to make of Jayson Tatum's injury from Game 6. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

Hosts Gary Tanguay and Bob Ryan discuss what went wrong for the Boston Celtics as they squandered their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers after holding a commanding 3-1 lead. CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay relive the heated rivalry between two NBA titans: the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Larry Bird and Julius Erving were the main characters of this feud in the 1980s, but Bob and Gary remember and recognize some of the forgotten faces of the rivalry, including Bobby Jones and Maurice Cheeks. They also tell the iconic tale of Larry Bird's preseason fight with Marc Iavaroni. The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

Gary Tanguay, Jeff Goodman, and Bob Ryan recap the latest playoff action. Should the Celtics be worried after dropping Game 2 at home? How serious are the Lakers? Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:

With the 2026 Celtics Playoffs just about to tip off, Bob Ryan takes a trip down memory lane with Gary Tanguay to remember his all-time favorite Celtics playoff runs. Hear unique stories on 1986, 2008, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - 1986 9:15 - 2008 10:11 - PrizePicks 12:35 - 1976 20:00 - 1966 22:00 - 1969 24:30 - Bob's Writing 28:30 - Wrapping Up! CLNS Media's preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. Sign up at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Use Code CLNS 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 for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It's that Easy! Football season may be over, but the action on the floor is heating up. Whether it's Tournament Season or the fight for playoff homecourt, there's no shortage of high stakes basketball moments this time of year. Quick withdrawals, easy gameplay and an enormous selection of players and stat types are what make PrizePicks the #1 daily fantasy sports app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay dive into a full NBA playoff preview. They discuss the Celtics' first-round matchup vs the 76ers, Boston's potential path to the finals, and the biggest challengers in both conferences, breaking down each first-round matchup. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay give their thoughts on the Celtics heading into the playoffs. They discuss Baylor Scheierman's impact off the bench, Tatum and Brown's chemistry, why Brown should be First Team All-NBA, and what will cost the Celtics if they don't make the finals? The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA on CLNS is Powered by: 

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the Celtics' loss to the Knicks and what it means for Boston heading into the postseason. The guys give thoughts on how Jayson Tatum is looking and how they feel about the Celtics' playoff chances. Later, they discuss the latest in the college game, including the NCAA tournament, UNC hiring Michael Malone, the future of Dusty May, and the transfer portal. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA on CLNS is Powered by: 

Tony opens the show by talking about Michigan's win over UConn to win their first title since 1989, and he talks with Michael about the bracket winners for the TK Tournament, and he talks to Nigel about his trip to Rome. Doug Ferguson of the AP calls in to preview the Masters, Bob Ryan calls in to talk about Michigan's win, UNC's new head coach, and the MVP race in the NBA, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Jim Pullman Band “Snake Babe” ; “Warm Bath for Cold Bones” 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

In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the news of Doc Rivers being inducted into the Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame. Bob explains why he's so excited for the former Celtics Coach and why the Hall of Fame did the right thing by putting Doc in. They also look back on Doc's time with the Celtics and his impact on the team and the city as well. 0:00 - Welcome in 0:35 - Instant Reaction Doc Rivers inducted into Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame 5:05 - Prizepicks 6:18 - Looking back on Doc Rivers time with Boston Celtics 8:53 - Bob's final thoughts on Doc Rivers getting into Hall of Fame 10:45 - Wrapping up! CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the crazy UConn-Duke Elite Eight matchup. They then take a look at the latest around the NBA looking, they discuss Celtics play of late which leads Bob to say everything that has happened is great but only thing that matters is what they do in playoffs, they also look at how the Pistons have performed without Cade, the Lakers run Wizards out of the building and are the Spurs real contenders? 0:00 - Welcome in! 0:51 - Reaction to UConn defeating Duke in Elite Eight 17:14 - Prizepicks 18:26 - How will Celtics manage roster rest of regular season? 21:08 - Detroit Pistons: 54-21 | 1st Place in East 22:10 - Lakers defeat Wizards 120-101 23:57 - Are Spurs real title contenders? 26:31 - Wrapping up CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe & Michael Cooper of the Showtime Lakers Tell REAL Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics Stories. This is the video version of the Showtime Podcast with Coop. To listen to the full, audio version, go to Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts. If you love Bob Ryan, you should definitely subscribe to his podcast with Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay.   Showtime with Coop on Apple Podcast: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-w-coop/id1509730329⁠ Showtime with Coop on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0⁠ Bob Ryan Podcast on Apple Podcasts: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-ryan-jeff-goodman-nba-podcast/id1483104123⁠ Bob Ryan Podcast on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3aNDiZEFLTBzhuuDRfcIqc⁠   ---- 00:00 - Bob Ryan explains how he started out in sports journalism 00:30 - Bob Ryan grew up in Trenton, how'd he get to Boston? 02:00 - Bob Ryan sports career (little league) 04:00 - Bob Ryan loved to Referee 04:40 - Was Bob Ryan a bully or did he get bullied in high school 04:55 - How did Bob Ryan start writing? PxP? 05:47 - Starting as intern at the Boston Globe in 1968 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the Celtics big win over OKC, discuss how Tatum and Brown have gelled so far, revisit the MVP conversation, and preview the Sweet 16! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the breakout season for the 2nd year Celtics Forward Baylor Scheierman. CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest storylines surrounding the Celtics. Does Joe Mazzulla deserve to win Coach of the Year? Jaylen Brown enters the Celtics' top 10 all-time scoring list. Will he and Jayson Tatum finish their careers in Boston? They also discuss the latest reports on expansion teams potentially joining the NBA. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the first round of the Men's March Madness tournament, including a stellar performance from Chase Johnston of High Point University. Later, they get into the resurgence of the Lakers. 0:00-0:41: Intro 0:41-9:08: March Madness First Round 9:08-11:54: Eastern Conference Contenders 11:54-12:49: Lakers Hot Streak 12:49-13:48: PrizePicks 13:48-18:26: The Lakers Being Good is GOOD 18:26-19:22: Miami of Ohio 19:22-20:50: WNBA CBA CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

Tony closes out bracket week by getting picks from Bob Ryan - along with a discussion about what constitutes an actual upset, Jeff Ma, and Greg Garcia, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Sons of Town Hall “Antarctica” ; “The Lion's Paw” 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

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Jayson Tatum's first week back in NBA action and why the Celtics should be considered a top contender in the East. They also touch on the Vucevic injury and how it should impact the Celtics. 0:00-1:26: Intro 1:26-10:35: Tatum's Return 10:35-14:29: Vucevic Injury 14:29-16:05: PrizePicks 16:05-23:25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23:25-24:57: Payton Pritchard's Role 24:57-28:20: Shaq Snubs Scheierman 28:30-29:12: Wrap Up! Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

Legendary NBA writer Bob Ryan joins Combo to discuss Jayson Tatum's return to the court and how his comeback could reshape the Boston Celtics' championship outlook. Bob explains why even an early version of Tatum immediately elevates Boston into the Eastern Conference contender conversation. The conversation expands into some of basketball's biggest conversations. Bob shares his thoughts on Nikola Jokic's place among the greatest centers ever, why Anthony Edwards reminds him of a Michael Jordan lineage of explosive scorers, and why the GOAT discussion still comes down to two names: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Plus: • Why the Eastern Conference is wide open • The Celtics' roster depth and playoff outlook • Luka Dončić criticism and modern NBA narratives • Why some historic prospects actually lived up to the hype Subscribe to Combo's Court on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube (Combo TV)

Bob Ryan, joined by Gary Tanguay, tells the tale of the highest scoring Celtics game EVER. In 1959, the Bob Cousy-led Celtics took down the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139. Tune in for a conversation about one of the most bizarre basketball games of all time! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

Bob Ryan joined Baskin and Phelps and shared the latest updates on Jayson Tatum's potential return when the Celtics face the Mavericks and whether or not he thinks Tatum can return to form, as well as how the Celtics have gotten as far as they have without him. He discussed the addition of James Harden to the Cavaliers and whether or not he thinks Harden will be able to get over the playoff hump with the Cavs, why he thinks the Eastern conference is wide open, and he shared his thoughts on the current state of the NBA with load management and current playing styles.

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Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the Celtics' win over the 76ers, the new 65-game mandate to be eligible for All-NBA awards, who deserves to win MVP, and Robert Parish's new book! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

Bob Ryan tells the tale of the highest scoring Celtics game EVER. In 1959, the Bob Cousy-led Celtics took down the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139. Tune in for a conversation about one of the most bizarre basketball games of all time! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to Payton Pritchard's performance in the Celtics' dominant win over the Lakers. Then the guys welcome a surprise guest to the show, Auburn Men's Basketball Head Coach and Boston native, Bruce Pearl. He and Bob reminisce about their favorite BC basketball memories! After the break, Bob, Jeff, and Gary recap the Celtics' loss to Denver and the latest on Jayson Tatum's return. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest from week of College basketball. From the fight that took place between St. John's and Providence to the surprising news of Kansas State firing their head coach. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - St. John's vs Providence fight breaks out 3:56 - Kansas State fires Head Coach Jerome Tang 5:31 - Prizepicks 7:24 - College Basketball is wide open 10:06 - Thoughts on Arizona 11:04 - Wrapping up! CLNS Media is Powered by:

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the events from NBA All-Star weekend. While the events before the game might not have been great, Bob did like the level of play that was showed in the actual game. They also discuss Chris Paul's retirement from the NBA & and Bob explains why the Celtics have shown they are going for it and trying to win the Eastern Conference this season! 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Bob Ryan reacts to NBA NBA All-Star Weekend 2:49 - Bob thinks the All-Star Game Format was good 5:52 - Reaction to Chris Paul retirement 10:03 - Prizepicks 11:59 - Bob believes Celtics can win the East & they are going for it 15:12 - Jaylen Brown incident in Beverly Hills during All-Star Weekend 18:33 - Wrapping up! CLNS Media is Powered by:

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman discuss the latest Celtics news with Tatum potential return impacting Celtics chances at winning the East. They also take a look at the state of college basketball and look ahead to an NBA All-Star game that feels like has no juice. 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Jayson Tatum practices with Celtics G-League team 8:06 - Are Celtics playing over there head this season? 12:00 - Prizepicks 12:18 - Thoughts on state of College Basketball 20:56 - How many teams can win a National Championship? 24:50 - Thoughts on Darryn Peterson 28:11 - Thoughts on upcoming NBA All Star Game 32:29 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman react to the biggest trades that went down before today's NBA trade deadline. They break down what the Vučević trade means for the Celtics and the implications of the other big moves across the league. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by: 

Tony opens the show by talking about golfing with Michael during their trip to Florida and all the people they got to see. Chuck Todd calls in to make his Super Bowl picks against Reginald the Monkey, Bob Ryan calls in to talk about how the Patriots got back to the Super Bowl, an also about Bob Kraft and Bill Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jim Basnight “Out & About” ; “Children of the Night” 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

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard go through the latest NBA trade deadline news, plus look at the updated Super Bowl props market. Also, the hosts are joined by Bob Ryan, Boston Globe Sports Columnist, to talk about the NBA and his Super Bowl winner.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over $60 off an annual subscription when you use promo code: SUPER. Click here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Grab Bag includes chatter about the Bruins in the Stadium Series, the WWE Royal Rumble, the latest Bob Ryan tweets, and more!

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay talk about recent news surrounding Jayson Tatum, reporting that the Celtics' star man is reconsidering his return this season. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast Powered by: 

In this episode, Bob Ryan tells us the story of one of the greatest turnarounds in NBA history, as the Celtics assembled one of the all-time great teams featuring Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by: 

On this episode of the podcast Bob Ryan & Gary Tanguay discuss the upcoming NBA All-Star Game and Bob explains why he misses the old school format & why he is still interested to see how this years game will go with it being USA vs International. They also take at the latest happening around the NBA. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:48 - Bob's thoughts on 2026 All-Star Game 10:55 - Prizepicks 12:22 - Immanuel Quickly big game vs Golden State 14:53 - Ethos 17:06 - Who would be best 3-Point shooting big of All-Time in pre 3-Point Era? 20:47 - Omaha 22:24 - Thoughts on Lakers this season 23:50 - Thoughts on Knicks this season 25:44 - Will Jayson Tatum return this season For Celtics? 28:39 - Wrapping up CLNS Media is Powered by:

On this episode, Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay dive into the Celtics' win over the Miami Heat. They discuss Anfernee Simons' big night and whether the Celtics should trade him. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the college basketball gambling scandal story that broke this week. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:43 Anfernee Simons' 39-point night + Celtics-Heat recap 08:55 What Tatum's return could/should look like 12:27 PrizePicks 13:39 Ethos 14:50 Subscribe to Celtics All Access! 15:10 Thoughts on college basketball gambling scandal 25:36 Erik Spoelstra becomes the longest-tenured coach in the US (top 5 leagues) 28:22 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by: 

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay dive into Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments saying he will never request a trade from the Bucks and discuss Anthony Edwards and Rick Carlisle reaching impressive milestones. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by: 

In this episode, Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay dive into the Celtics' recent play, including last nights loss to the Nuggets and take a long at the Celtics picture as a whole and discuss why Brad Stevens deserves a lot of credit for the teams success this season. They also discuss the Trae Young trade and it's impact on the Hawks and the Wizards. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:09 - Thoughts on Celtics recently 2:07 - Celtics lose to Nuggets 5:09 - Thoughts on Joe Mazzulla Coaching job this year 7:13 - Brad Stevens deserves a lot of credit 13:07 - Bob really likes Hugo 13:41 - Prizepicks 15:42 - Reaction to Trae Young Trade 27:06 - Ethos 28:43 - Latest on New York Knicks 31:52 - Latest on Oklahoma City Thunder 35:20 - How good can Lakers be at full strength? 37:16 - Brooklyn Nets hot streak 38:17 - Bob needs to watch Cam Boozer 39:48 - Wrapping up CLNS Media is Powered by:

In this episode, Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay dive into the Celtics' recent play, including more outstanding displays from Jaylen Brown and improvement from Derrick White. They discuss why Boston shouldn't fear many teams in this league. The guys also discuss the Clippers' resurgence, Kawhi Leonard's impressive scoring run, Cooper Flagg's improvement, whether the Spurs are championship-ready and the state of college basketball. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by: 

Tony opens the show by talking by talking with Michael about whether Tiger Woods will play in the Senior Tour, and Tony talks about the IRS changing the way you pay your quarterly taxes. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly football picks against Reginald the Monkey, Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the amazing turnaround year the Patriots have had, and also about the state of the Celtics and he and Tony talk about their favorite memories from their days as a sports writer, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Erik DeLong and the Slappy Boys “The Devil's Orphan” ; “Danielle” 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

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