Podcasts about Ray Ratto

In episode 176 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Bay Area sports writing legend and current Defector staff writer Ray Ratto! We discuss what to expect from Buster Posey as San Francisco Giants' president of baseball operations, the Giants' offseason free agent plans, the golden batter rule, MLB attracting their younger audience, the art of sports column writing, status of opinions and hot take and more! Read Ray on Defector: https://defector.com/author/ray-ratto Follow Ray on Blue Sky: rayratto.bsky.social Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-rissotto/support

1202-Dirty Work Hour 3: Ray Ratto debates the merits of chicken; more 49ers rage dominate hour 3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto joins Dirty Work to complain about the 49ers & chicken wings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1202-Dirty Work Hour 3: Ray Ratto debates the merits of chicken; more 49ers rage dominate hour 3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto joins Dirty Work to complain about the 49ers & chicken wings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-14 Tom Tolbert's Last Dance Hour 3: Ray Ratto, Steve Kerr & Steve Young See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-14 Tom Tolbert's Last Dance Hour 3: Ray Ratto, Steve Kerr & Steve Young See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defector's Very Own Ray Ratto joins Drew and Roth to talk only about sports and bagels and not about the election. We promise. First, they run through a game of How Fucked Is This NFL Team? It turns out, a lot of them are fucked. And in the second half, we have a heaping helping of Funbag questions, as they answer both written and voicemail questions from real listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutRaiders Fire Three Coaches For Lack Of Anything Else To DoIs Football-Shaped Bread the Wave of the Future?Got Bulgogi? The (Maybe True) Story Behind A 'New York Times' AdDo you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Sponsors- Raycon, where you can get up to 30% off sitewide at https://raycon.com/distraction- Betterhelp, where you can get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss his future with the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNBR 49ers contributor Larry Krueger  joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto and believes we won't see CMC this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss his future with the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNBR 49ers contributor Larry Krueger  joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto and believes we won't see CMC this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss his future with the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Giants 1st baseman JT Snow joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss the Giants plans for the offseason & his disdain for NFL OT rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-12 Tolbert & Copes Hour 1: Ray Ratto is Back & Gives His Thoughts on the 49ersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Giants 1st baseman JT Snow joins Adam Copeland & Ray Ratto to discuss the Giants plans for the offseason & his disdain for NFL OT rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-12 Tolbert & Copes Hour 1: Ray Ratto is Back & Gives His Thoughts on the 49ersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.Steven & Derek discuss the latest in the Olympics & NFL before being joined by longtime Bay Area sportswriter & TV/ radio host Ray Ratto (00:58)-Jon Gruden at Chiefs camp (14:37)-Latest at the Olympics (25:56)-Justin Herbert's Injury (28:51)-Ray Ratto Interview: Thoughts on sports media today, the A's leaving Oakland, why he hates chicken wings & much more (01:38:41)-Waiting on Brandon Aiyuk & Trent Williams news (01:44:35)-New kickoff rules at the Hall of Fame Game (01:46:29)-Hall of Fame Ceremony Support the Show.

KNBR Hits of the Week featuring Ray Ratto, Chris Rose, & Larry HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tolbert & Copes Hour 3: Do You Know Who Shaggy Is? Plus, Sound Soiree and Ray RattoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto Ray joins Tolbert & Copes to talk turkey (literally), Brandon Aiyuk's trade request, the direction of the Warriors, and soccer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tolbert & Copes Hour 3: Do You Know Who Shaggy Is? Plus, Sound Soiree and Ray RattoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto Ray joins Tolbert & Copes to talk turkey (literally), Brandon Aiyuk's trade request, the direction of the Warriors, and soccer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Comrade of Defector Ray Ratto joins Roth to get really esoteric with it. We're asking the tough questions: What's the deal with the city of Edmonton? How did everyone not die in the late 1970s and early 80s? What do you call a run forced in by cheating? And how much semi-legal sticky stuff is too much sticky stuff for the MLB? And as always, they dive into the Funbag, answering real questions from real listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutWillie Mays Was BaseballHenry Aaron Did It All, All The TimeSponsors- Blueland, where you can get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Longtime Bay Area sports writer Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland and believes we'll never see a player like Willie Mays againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sports writer Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland and believes we'll never see a player like Willie Mays againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defector's own Ray Ratto joins Drew and Roth to dive into the 2024 NBA Finals! Is Kyrie good enough at basketball to forgive all the weird things he said in the past? Are the Celtics the greatest team of the 21st century, actually bad and will lose in the finals, or maybe somewhere in between? And in the second half of the show, they hit on the media melting down about the WNBA, what the fuck is happening at the Washington Post, and if the NBA was better with 90s-style referees. And as always, they dive into the Funbag, answering real questions from real listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked Abouthttps://x.com/justinbaragona/status/1798029019616792857Sponsors- Blueland, where you can get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/distraction- Betterhelp, where you can get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Longtime Bay Area sports writer Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss the Sharks getting the 1st pick & what to make of the Giants & Warriors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sports writer Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss the Sharks getting the 1st pick & what to make of the Giants & Warriors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defector's own Ray Ratto joins Drew and Roth to preview the MLB season! Which teams are good? which are bad? and which teams are anonymous enough that you and your goomar can enjoy a game together? Halfway through, they take a pit stop to discuss women's college basketball and unpack what happens when WBB stars can make more money staying in school than going to the pros. And as always, they dive into the Funbag, answering real questions from real listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked About- Anthony Rendon Is Already Feeling Pretty AngelsSponsors- Blueland, where you can get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/distraction- Raycon, where you can get 20% off your order and free shipping at https://raycon.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Matt Kolsky to discuss the fallout of the 49ers Super Bowl loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 3: Draymond's Comments on Nurkic & Ray Ratto joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Matt Kolsky to discuss the fallout of the 49ers Super Bowl loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 3: Draymond's Comments on Nurkic & Ray Ratto joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony opens the show by telling the pizza story, and he talks with Michael about the group of investors working with the PGA and what that means for the tour. Pat Forde calls in talk about what's going on with Soorts Illustrated and he also talks about the struggles of top teams in college basketball this year, Ray Ratto calls in to talk about the 49ers, and living in the Bay Area, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Other Troublemakers “Mama's Bogo Blues” ; “My Friend” 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

Damon talks Deebo, Nick Wright, audience reaction, Warriors and David Letterman1:24: Did you miss the Sports Bane PSA?1:54: Deebo might be the mismatch that unlocks a Super Bowl win12:56: The 49ers are in the midst of a critical 24-hour window 15:57: Recapping the conversation with Nick Wright 18:47: Ray Ratto goes on the Tony Kornheiser Show but ghosts the Pluce?22:56: 1 more thing about the way Brock Purdy is talked about 28:11: Plucemania 3 The Revenge is coming in late February (date TBD)28:42: Dan Quinn gets hired by the Commanders and maybe Bob Myers?29:05 Bill Belichick has lost the game of musical chairs. Can he be a 49er consultant?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zooming in from Cooperstown, J.P. Morosi joins Bob and John to chat about the three newest members of the Baseball Hall Of Fame for the first bit of the show before we welcome Ray Ratto on to end it with a discussion about the two Conference Championship Showdowns in the NFL set to Kick Off this weekend.

Defector's own Ray Ratto joins Drew and Roth to look back on NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend, both the teams that looked terrible that lost and the teams that looked killer for winning. And they break down the new coaches, the fired coaches, and if the coaching openings are even good. We will be directing you to The New York Post too, but it's for a very good and Giants-y reason. And as always, let's dive into the Funbag!Stuff We Talked AboutEverybody Knows Flo From Progressive. Who Is Stephanie Courtney?The truth behind Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale, Mike Kafka and the Giants' dramaRead Ray on Defector!Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Sponsor- Shaker and Spoon - Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss the Warriors drama & is it Super Bowl or bust for the 49ers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Ray Ratto joins Tom Tolbert & Adam Copeland to discuss the Warriors drama & is it Super Bowl or bust for the 49ers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to Ray Ratto of The Defector about the "VERY STINKY" San Jose Sharks. The guys are also joined by Baltimore Orioles pitcher and Red Wings fan Cole Irvin to weigh in on Detroit's red-hot start. Forget waiting until the end of the season, Arda and Greg break down what would happen if the playoffs kicked off TODAY! 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:30The San Jose Sharks are 0-10-1 in their first 11 games 1:55 Ray Ratto's thoughts on the Sharks' miserable start  12:05 Red Wings fan Cole Irvin on Detroit's hot start, hockey memorabilia and NHL '24  31:20 Blackhawks sued again for ignoring assaults 33:28 Who lifts the Stanley Cup if the playoffs started today?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defector's own Ray Ratto joins Drew and Roth to look ahead at the NBA season after a few games. But really, they need Ray to guide them through the harrowing James Harden trade and the incredibly bold colors of these in-season tournament courts. And as always, we dive into the Funbag!Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked AboutDefector's Post about the James Harden TradeAll the In-Season Tournament CourtsLuton Celebrate Promotion Sponsor- Caldera Lab, where you can get 20% off with code distraction at calderalab.com Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they'll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

College football betting analyst Bob Stoll joins Tom Tolbert & Ray Ratto to discuss betting lines for Week 1 of college football See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt joins Tom Tolbert & Ray Ratto to discuss Kyle Harrison's home debut & Alex Cobb's near no hitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Ray Ratto to discuss Alex Cobb's near no hitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Tolbert & Ray Ratto believe talk about the 49ers trading Nick Bosa is insane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard and Amin are joined by Ray Ratto as they dive into one of our favorite Le Batard Show topics: Lists! Howard has a gripe with the way sports media has fallen into using lists and the analysis of them to pass as journalism, so he, Ray, and Amin have an in-depth conversation on how nuance has changed in sports analysis and why we're covering these games and athletes to begin with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defector's own Ray Ratto makes his 2023 debut on the Distraction! Drew, Roth, and Ray discuss the breaking LIV-PGA merger, what's the future look like for the Warriors, and what the hell is going on with the As. All that and Remembering a Guy, diving into the Funbag, and an incredible Barry Bonds story.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Athletic Greens, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they'll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

On this special edition of The Meadowlarkers, Howard and Amin are joined by returning guest Ray Ratto and new guests and authors of the new book "Goodbye, Oakland," Andy Dolich and Dave Newhouse. With the threat of the A's leaving Oakland high and dry with relocation, the crew takes a look at the full story of Oakland sports, its past of being dumped by owners despite a rich history, and what the future could look like for sports in the Bay Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Meadowlarkers, Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan chat with long-time sportswriter Ray Ratto as they continue their conversation from last week on "Ringzzz Culture." Howard, Kate, and Ray discuss the evolution from empathizing with players who didn't win to belittling them, how athletes treat the concept of luck, writing your own legacy post-victory, Damian Lillard and Dusty Baker's unique takes on winning, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices