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Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee return for Season 44 of ‘Survivor.' They are joined by Reiman (Spencer) Bledsoe—a two time player from ‘Survivor: Cagayan' and ‘Survivor: Cambodia'—to help recap the premiere episode. Reiman compares the new first timers to reoccurring competitors, as well as the different types of advantages this season. They also discuss this episode's injury, strategy versus luck, the idol play, and so much more. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Reiman (Spencer) Bledsoe Producer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee return for Season 43 of 'Survivor' and are joined by Johnny Bananas to help recap the premiere episode. Johnny discusses the different strategies he sees and how 'Survivor' compares to 'The Challenge.' They also go through all the tribes, the need for a villain on the show, the difference between hosts Jeff Probst and T.J. Lavin, and so much more. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Johnny Bananas Producers: Jessie Lopez and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer's Craig Horlbeck and Riley McAtee to give a detailed breakdown of Episode 6. They share their thoughts on the new merge challenge and discuss the Exile Island twist. Then, they dish out this week's superlatives and give an update on Riley's and Tyson's beards. Plus, the first-ever fan question on the show. Host: Tyson Apostol Guests: Craig Horlbeck and Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer's Amelia Wedemeyer and Riley McAtee to recap the 5th episode. They discuss which rewards are most useful on the island and how they would handle a 3 person tribal council. Plus, superlatives and an update on their beards. Host: Tyson Apostol Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer and Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Riley McAtee to break down everything from Episode 4. They discuss the reward and immunity challenges and give their takes on whether purposefully losing one is ever a good strategy. Plus, Tyson ups the ante on his beard challenge with Riley. Host: Tyson Apostol Guest: Juliet Litman and Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Riley McAtee to discuss all things Episode 3. They break down all the twists and turns and weigh in on how they'd handle this season's surprises. Plus, another update on their beards and superlatives. Host: Tyson Apostol Guest: Mallory Rubin and Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Tyson Apostol is joined by fact-checker Riley McAtee to recap the latest episode. They discuss which changes to the show they like and give their thoughts on the Beware Advantage twist. Plus an update on their ‘Survivor' beards and this week's superlatives. Host: Tyson Apostol Guest: Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’ hosts Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly break down our 2021 first-round NFL mock draft completely made up of selections made by Ringer staffers. Follow 'The Ringer Fantasy Football Show'. Check out The Ringer Draft Guide. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Guests: Isaiah Blakely, Sean Fennessey, Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, Riley McAtee, John Jastremski, Rodger Sherman, David Shoemaker, Kaelen Jones, Bryan Curtis, Noah Malale, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Amelia Wedemeyer, Claire McNear, Joe House, Kyle Brandt, Matt Dollinger, Jordan Ritter Conn, Rob Harvilla, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, Megan Schuster, Andrew Gruttadaro, Rany Jazayerli, and Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ringer’s Riley McAtee and Rodger Sherman break down all of the weirdness that could happen in the first-ever remote NFL draft, including QB Justin Herbert's late surge to get drafted before Tua Tagovailoa, how the Giants will screw it up, technological mishaps, Roger Goodell on Zoom, the league sending prospects hats from all 32 teams, and more. Hosts: Riley McAtee and Rodger Sherman
Chris is first joined by Riley McAtee to break down the premier of ‘Survivor Season 40: Winners at War’ (1:17). Then he sits down with Andy and ‘Briarpatch’ actress Allegra Edwards to talk about how Allegra got cast on the show (29:12) and break down the second episode (47:27). Finally, Chris is joined by ‘High Fidelity’ creators Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka to talk about how they got to create their dream show with their dream star, Zoe Kravitz (1:08:18). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Riley McAtee, Allegra Edwards, Veronica West, and Sarah Kucserka
‘The Mandalorian’ premiered this week, and although we have a lot of mixed feelings about the pilot, we're willing to hang on (1:38). Then Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw takes us inside the launch of Disney+ (28:52) and tells us why we shouldn’t be calling this the “streaming wars” (58:28). Plus: We break down what may be the most controversial episode of ‘Survivor’ in the history of the show (1:10:56). Host: Chris Ryan Guests: Andy Greenwald, Lucas Shaw, and Riley McAtee
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is being tapped to develop a new ‘Star Wars’ movie for Disney, and we discuss what this could mean for the franchise (4:16). Andy gives some lukewarm takes on the latest episode of ‘Succession' (12:50). Plus, we break down the season premiere of ‘Survivor’ (17:54). Host: Chris Ryan Guests: Andy Greenwald and Riley McAtee
The trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ dropped today and we’re incredibly hyped (0:44). The Emmy nominations seem disjointed and unrepresentative of the TV landscape (7:34), and Netflix reported major subscriber losses this week—is this a turning point for the streaming service or just a bump in the road (15:35)? Plus, we break down the changes coming to ‘Survivor’ for the 40th season (46:17). Host: Chris Ryan Guests: Bobby Wagner, Kaya McMullen, Riley McAtee, and Lucas Shaw
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee break down everything from the finale of the biggest show on television, discussing winners and losers, picking nits, and reminiscing on what made ‘Game of Thrones’ so great in the first place. Hosts: Zach Kram, Riley McAtee
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee prognosticate on what could happen in Season 8, Episode 6 of ‘Game of Thrones.’ They break down the teaser for the final episode (01:40), theorize who will sit on the Iron Throne (19:00), and offer their key players in the episode (36:53) before predicting what will happen next (40:41).
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen in Season 8, Episode 5 of ‘Game of Thrones.’ They break down the teaser for the upcoming episode (01:22) and make predictions for what they think will happen (12:30) before discussing theories and answering questions from listeners (20:28). Host: Zach Kram, Riley McAtee
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen in Season 8, Episode 4 of ‘Game of Thrones.’ They break down the teaser for the upcoming episode (01:24), discuss what fate lies ahead for Cersei based on The Valonqar prophecy (21:57), and talk about the key players (34:34). Finally, they each give their predictions for what’s to come (40:49). Host: Zach Kram, Riley McAtee
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen in Season 8, Episode 3 of ‘Game of Thrones.’ They break down the teaser for the upcoming episode (01:27), discuss whether Bran knows more about the Night King than he’s letting on (19:23), and talk about the key players (28:30). Finally, they break down the remaining characters' chances of survival (32:41).
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen in Season 8, Episode 2 of ‘Game of Thrones’. They break down the teaser for the upcoming episode (01:22), discuss Daenerys’s dragons in the North (20:49), and talk about the key players ahead of the Battle of Winterfell (33:40). Finally, they give their predictions for what they expect to happen in the upcoming episode (41:39).
With the Season 8 premiere of ‘Game of Thrones’ fast approaching, The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen next. They discuss past season premieres (1:32), their theory of the week (18:35), and who the key to the first episode is (30:57). They wrap up with some predictions (38:12). Hosts: Zach Kram, Riley McAtee
We award 2018-19 half-season awards for: Best Player, Most Surprising Team, Most Disappointing Team, Most Confusing Team, and League Pass Poison Teams (0:50). Then, Kings superfan Riley McAtee joins to talk about how he hopes the rest of Sacramento’s season unfolds (43:46).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, Paolo UggettiGuest: Riley McAtee
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Jason Concepcion to discuss the latest development in the Jimmy Butler drama (3:23) and preview the Eastern Conference playoff picture heading into the season (9:15). Then, Haley O’Shaughnessy and Paolo Uggetti come on to preview the Western Conference playoff picture heading into the season (25:38). Finally, Kevin Clark, Riley McAtee, and Isaac Lee come on to adjudicate whose fan base is the saddest in the NBA (47:56).
The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly list their “thank me later” players to target in drafts (02:00) and explain why they’re intrigued by the 49ers receivers (14:30) and deterred by Jon Gruden’s comments on Jordy Nelson and Martavis Bryant (23:45). Then the Dannies are joined by editor Riley McAtee, who shreds PPR leagues and advocates for a new type of fantasy scoring system (28:45).
The Ringer's John Gonzalez is joined by Joe House to talk Kawhi Leonard rumors and odds for which team he ends up on (2:40), then John sits down with Tate Frazier and Riley McAtee to discuss potential top 10 NBA draft picks including Luka Doncic, Marvin Bagley III, Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba, Trae Young, and more (32:15).
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the probability that the Phoenix Suns will take Deandre Ayton with the no. 1 overall pick (1:21). Then they bring on resident Sacramento Kings fan Riley McAtee (15:08), resident Dallas Mavericks fans David Shoemaker and Jason Gallagher (25:43), and resident Charlotte Hornets fan Tate Frazier (37:52) to discuss their respective team’s draft possibilities.