Best Brian Fitzpatrick Podcasts (2025)

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Most Disappointing Teams Through Week 3, With Dan Pizzuta 31:24

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7m ago31:24

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Dan Pizzuta from Snaps & Stats joins Sheil on the pod to talk about a few of the teams in the NFL that have yet to live up to their preseason hype in 2025. (00:00) Intro/cold open (2:11) Houston Texans (10:50) Las Vegas Raiders (17:39) Denver Broncos (25:41) The Hurry-Up: Seahawks offense on the rise The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. P…

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RWC25 Belle of the Ball, Eagle #316, Freda Tafuna 35:37

10h ago35:37

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RWC25 Belle of the Ball, Eagle #316, Freda Tafuna In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby World Cup 2025 Belle of the Ball, Freda Tafuna joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about her breakout performance, scoring 6 tries in two matches, and how a wakeup call from coach Sione Fukofuka helped her secure her RWC roster spot. Also, what’s next for her after …

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Wanted: Democratic Leadership with DNC Chair Ken Martin 1:23:04

1d ago1:23:04

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As millions struggle to turn their political frustration into positive action, Jon is joined by Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. Together, they explore the role of party leadership in rebuilding after electoral defeat, discuss the fundamental challenges and internal divisions facing Democrats, and consider how the DNC and the party c…

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Brian Daboll Needs to Hit a Bull's-Eye With Jaxson Dart, With Pat Daugherty 29:18

4m ago29:18

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Sheil is joined by Pat Daugherty from NBC Sports to discuss the news of the Giants benching Russell Wilson for Jaxson Dart, and what it means for both QBs and HC Brian Daboll going forward. (00:00) Intro/cold open (2:38) How did the Giants get here? (6:09) What to expect from Jaxson Dart (10:57) Scenario 1: Dart is a revelation (13:40) Scenario 2: …

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Dan Campbell Isn't Concerned With Your Lions Coordinator Questions, With Diante Lee 32:31

3d ago32:31

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The Ringer’s Diante Lee joins Sheil to discuss, debate, and analyze the Detroit Lions' impressive victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a ‘Monday Night Football’ classic. (00:00) Intro/cold open (2:28) Detroit Lions make a statement win (9:32) Dan Campbell’s influence / The fourth-down play (15:59) Lions' defensive game plan (20:45) Where do the Rav…

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NFC Madness: What We Learned About Contenders in Week 3, With Ted Nguyen 32:11

2d ago32:11

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Sheil is joined by Ted Nguyen from The Athletic to analyze how some of the hot-button teams in the NFC fared in Sunday’s action and talk about whether any of them revealed fatal flaws that may cause concern for their fan bases going forward. (00:00) Intro/cold open (2:15) Sean McVay is too conservative (9:40) The Eagles offense is too conservative …

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French President Emmanuel Macron and IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn 50:27

5d ago50:27

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This week on Face the Nation, as world leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, we look ahead to the biggest issues the world will tackle. With Russia and Israel intensifying their offensive efforts in both the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, we'll preview a crucial week ahead as President Trump heads…

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Week 3 Backup QB Rankings With Steven Ruiz 31:56

5d ago31:56

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The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz joins Sheil on the pod to offer his expert analysis on some of the second-string quarterbacks who will be stepping out from behind the clipboards and strapping on their helmets for their respective teams this Sunday. (00:00) Intro/cold open (2:26) Mac Jones (6:49) Jake Browning (11:59) Carson Wentz (17:55) Marcus Mariot…

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USA Men Qualify for RWC27! Will Hooley Breaks it Down 1:04:42

6d ago1:04:42

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby Commentator, The Rugby Rundown’s Co-Host, and Eagles #517, Will Hooley joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about USA Men finally qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and what it means for American rugby fans. Also, Will shares his opinions on USA Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence’s comments about Canadian rugb…

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Do We Believe in the Colts, Chargers, or Bucs? With Mike Sando. 30:56

6d ago30:56

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Mike Sando from The Athletic joins the pod to examine Daniel Jones’s resurgence, the L.A. Chargers’ hot streak, and Tampa Bay’s impressive performances, and talk with Sheil about whether the good vibes will be sustainable through the rest of the 2025 season. (00:00) Intro/cold open (3:06) Do You Believe in the Indianapolis Colts? (11:34) Do You Bel…

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Trending Towards Violence with Charlie Warzel 1:14:27

8d ago1:14:27

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In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Jon is joined by Charlie Warzel, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of its "Galaxy Brain" newsletter. Together, they explore how algorithms distort the way we experience these tragic events while rewarding the most extreme reactions, investigate the online ecosystems that can radicalize individ…

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Hope or Dysfunction? New-Look Bears Off to a Rocky Start, With Tyler Dunne. 30:29

9d ago30:29

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Founder of the Go Long Substack and podcast Tyler Dunne stops by the show to talk with Sheil about the Chicago Bears' curiously slow start to the 2025 season after an offseason of media-heightened expectations. (00:00) Intro/cold open (3:25) What’s wrong with the new-look Bears? (6:53) Did the Bears organization fail Caleb Williams? (13:24) Ben Joh…

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Bengals to Blame for Joe Burrow’s Injury Woes? It’s Complicated, With Ben Baby 30:50

8d ago30:50

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Sheil is joined by Ben Baby from ESPN to dive deep into the Joe Burrow injury timeline and talk about what the Cincinnati Bengals can do to keep their ship afloat until the QB's return at the end of the season. (0:00) Intro/cold open (2:50) Joe Burrow’s Injury Timeline (5:11) Are the Bengals to Blame? (11:40) Joe Burrow’s Play Style (14:45) Is Joe …

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0-2? Yes. But Don't Bury the Chiefs Just Yet, With Nora Princiotti 29:32

11d ago29:32

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Nora Princiotti get together to talk about how concerned we should be with the Chiefs’ rough first couple of weeks of the 2025 season, and break down the silver linings that should see them right the ship going forward. (0:00) Intro/cold open (2:14) What is the panic level in Kansas City? (7:05) How many ways can the Chie…

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Chris Coons and Sen. James Lankford 50:44

12d ago50:44

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This week on Face the Nation, the nation grapples with the violent killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. We ask House Speaker Mike Johnson how leaders can build unity in a time of deep division. Plus, we have a bipartisan conversation with Democratic Senator Chris Coons and Republican Senator James Lankford on finding common ground during tur…

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Micah Parsons Has Made the Packers the NFC's Team to Beat, With JP Acosta 31:59

14d ago31:59

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Sheil and JP Acosta from SB Nation get together to share their instant reactions to the Green Bay Packers’ dominating win over the Washington Commanders on ‘Monday Night Football’ (0:00) Intro/cold open (2:27) Micah Parsons Changes the Way we look at the Packers (6:52) The Packers impressive defense (9:12) Is Matt LeFleur properly rated? (14:05) Jo…

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ARP’s Newest Side, Atlanta Premier Rugby - Daemon Torres & Francesco Balsas 39:21

13d ago39:21

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ARP’s Newest Side, Atlanta Premier Rugby - Daemon Torres & Francesco Balsas In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill welcomes two members of the newest American Rugby Premiership side, Atlanta Premier Rugby, Daemon Torres, who many of you may remember from his Rugby ATL and Dallas Jackal playing days, and ARP’s Head Coach, Francesco Balsas to talk…

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The Week 2 NFL Storylines That Actually Matter, With Lindsay Jones 31:53

13d ago31:53

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Lindsay Jones from The Ringer joins the pod to talk about some of the teams and upcoming games that have especially intriguing implications as we enter our second week of NFL action. (0:00) Intro/cold open (2:45) Are the Raiders the feel-good team of 2025? (7:34) The Harbaugh-Carroll rivalry (9:39) Is there something wrong with the Seahawks' makeov…

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A Conversation with Gov. JB Pritzker 1:11:55

15d ago1:11:55

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As ICE arrives in Chicago under the banner of crime reduction, Jon is joined by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to examine the Trump administration's stated rationale for federal intervention in American cities. They explore what the administration is actually trying to accomplish in Illinois, consider what effective approaches to reducing crime and …

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The Giants Need to Get Serious and Start Jaxson Dart, With John Jastremski 30:30

14d ago30:30

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John Jastremski from the Ringer Gambling Show and New York, New York podcasts stops by to talk with Sheil about the bad vibes surrounding the Giants’ QB situation and whether we should now consider them on equal footing with their perennially struggling Big Apple counterparts, the Jets. (0:00) Intro/cold open (2:44) Who’s calling the shots in NY? (…

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New Bears Look a Lot Like the Old Bears, With Josh Norris 30:42

17d ago30:42

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Josh Norris from Underdog Fantasy gets together with Sheil to analyze the Minnesota Vikings’ comeback win against the Chicago Bears on ‘Monday Night Football’. They begin by breaking down why Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson fell short of expectations, before heaping praise on QB J.J. McCarthy’s in-game turnaround and the Vikings' stellar coaching in…

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The Ravens and Bills Deliver an Instant Classic, With Mallory Rubin 31:53

16d ago31:53

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Mallory Rubin convene after a thrilling ‘Sunday Night Football’ game that saw the Buffalo Bills erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens. They detail the reasons the Ravens fell short, discuss what they’re looking forward to from both teams for the rest of season, and debate whether Lamar Jac…

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth 50:55

19d ago50:55

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This week on Face the Nation, a not so hot jobs report leads to more uncertainty about the strength of the economy. Can the independent agencies at the forefront, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve, maintain their independence in light of political pressure? We ask Kevin Hassett and get his take on the state of the economy. Plus…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Cowboys-Eagles With Diante Lee 31:46

19d ago31:46

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Sheil and The Ringer’s Diante Lee get together to share their instant reaction to the Eagles' win over the Cowboys on opening night of the 2025 NFL season. Sheil’s Big Takeaway Diante’s Big Takeaway Concerns With Eagles Defense The Jalen Carter Spit Sheil ends the pod with this week's picks for the Ringer 107 competition. The Ringer is committed to…

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Why Week 1 Really Matters With Andrew Whitworth 35:26

21d ago35:26

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Former All-Pro tackle and co-host of the Fitz & Whit podcast, Andrew Whitworth, joins the show to talk about his favorite Week 1 matchups, and debate Sheil on what he thinks the big headlines will be next Monday. Games discussed include: Lions vs. Packers Seahawks vs. 49ers Bills vs. Ravens Vikings vs. Bears Sheil ends the pod with a look ahead to …

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Thin UCLA Freshman to MLR #1 Overall Draft Pick, Will Sherman 39:05

22d ago39:05

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and guest host, MLR Sideline Reporter, Thomas “Wheels” Grant are joined by this year’s Major League Rugby’s Number 1 overall draft pick, Will Sherman to talk about his rise at UCLA and becoming the 2nd player ever from UCLA to be drafted No. 1 overall, also what is he learning while playing for Randwick Rug…

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QBs Most Likely to Get Benched in 2025 With Steven Ruiz 32:29

21d ago32:29

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to talk about some of the quarterbacks around the league who are starting for their respective teams in Week 1 but are likely on a fast track to holding a clipboard on the sideline. This includes: Daniel Jones Russell Wilson Justin Fields Joe Flacco Sam Darnold Sheil then ends the pod with an examinat…

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Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season 30:51

22d ago30:51

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Sheil returns to unleash his hottest predictions for what he thinks will happen to some of the players, coaches, and teams around the league that are flying under the radar as we head toward kickoff. Bold prediction no. 1: Chiefs will not play in the championship round Bold prediction no. 2: Seahawks will have the best defense in the NFL Bold predi…

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Kapadia Court Decides This Season’s Breakout QB With Shawn Syed 29:57

25d ago29:57

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Shawn Syed from SumerSports stops by the pod to make his case for some of the sneaky-good QBs around the league who are poised to make the leap in 2025, including: Drake Maye Bryce Young Trevor Lawrence Brock Purdy Caleb Williams Michael Penix Jr. J.J. McCarthy C. J. Stroud The honorable Judge Kapadia then makes his ruling on which of Shawn's clien…

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Extended Interview: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker 24:02

23d ago24:02

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Illinois governor JB Pritzker spoke with CBS' Ed O’Keefe to discuss the latest potential law enforcement developments in his state. 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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Sec. Kristi Noem, Gov. JB Pritzker, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain 50:04

26d ago50:04

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump looks to expand immigration and crime crackdowns in more U.S. cities. We talk exclusively with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to get the latest details on what’s next. Bolstered by a drop in crime in the nation's capital following the deployment of federal forces to clean up D.C., the president…

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Micah Parsons Is a Packer, and Jerry Jones May Have Lost Cowboys Fans Forever 31:15

26d ago31:15

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Diante Lee to share their instant reaction to the shocking blockbuster trade that sent star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. They analyze the details of the trade, shine a light on how this benefits the Packers, and debate where Jerry Jones and the Cowboys go from here. The Ringer is committed …

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An Early Look at the 2026 NFL Draft QB Sweepstakes With Fran Duffy 29:40

27d ago29:40

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Sheil is joined by Fran Duffy from AllCity Network to talk about some of the biggest 2026 NFL draft prospects heading into college football season, with special attention on the exciting QB class. Players evaluated include: Arch Manning Garrett Nussmeier LaNorris Sellers Cade Klubnik Drew Allar Keldric Faulk Sheil ends the pod with his analysis of …

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How Many Teams Could Actually Win the Super Bowl? 31:54

28d ago31:54

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Sheil Kapadia breaks down all 32 NFL teams through his patented tier system and uses it to produce his Super Bowl champion pick for the 2025-26 season. Tier 5 Tier 4 Tier 3 Tier 2 Tier 1 Sheil's Super Bowl winner He ends the pod by sharing his thoughts on Spencer Rattler and the state of the New Orleans Saints QB room. The Ringer is committed to re…

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Favorite Over/Under Win Totals With Anthony Dabbundo 36:37

29d ago36:37

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Anthony Dabbundo take a look at the 2025 NFL schedule and share takes on some of the most polarizing over/under team win totals going around the horn, including the lines for: Washington Commanders Pittsburgh Steelers Green Bay Packers Tennessee Titans Las Vegas Raiders Sheil then ends the pod with his reaction to the big…

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NFL Hipster Takes I Can Get Behind With Ben Solak 39:34

30d ago39:34

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Sheil is joined by Ringer alum Ben Solak from ESPN to analyze and debate some of the team and player takes that are being propagated by the most educated football literati as we head toward the season kickoff, including: There’s still hope for Justin Fields The Ravens will get over the hump Justin Herbert is a top-five QB The official hipster team …

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Gov. Wes Moore, Rep. Mike Lawler, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Russell 50:22

1M ago50:22

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This week on Face the Nation, the Trump administration builds up the federal presence in the nation's capital to crack down on crime, as the President vows to use similar tactics in other US cities. The number of national guard troops sent to protect Washington continues to grow as President Trump praises his own plan to clean up the city. But as M…

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The Case for, and Against, an Eagles Repeat With Andy Greenwald 38:00

1M ago38:00

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Andy Greenwald from The Watch stops by the show to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' prospects for the upcoming season after celebrating a dominant championship campaign. Sheil lays out different scenarios Jalen Hurts and Co. could encounter this year, and they debate the most likely outcome. Topics include: The best case for an Eagles repeat The…

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From Wrestler and Defensive Tackle, to Internationally capped Prop, Tonga Kofe 40:50

1M ago40:50

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy gave a fun and informative conversation with USA Eagle Tonga Kofe about his meteoric rise in rugby, going from American football players and wrestler to an international capped rugby player in merely a couple years, his success thus far resulting in a professional contract with Prem club, Leiceste…

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The Only MVP Candidates I’m Considering 34:49

1M ago34:49

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On today’s pod, Sheil shares his three NFL MVP tiers, breaks down the criteria for each level, and shines a light on the players he sees as the front-runners as we head toward kickoff. Tier 3 - The Long Shots Tier 2 - You Have My Attention! Tier 1 - The Usual Suspects He ends the pod by revealing his MVP prediction for the 2025 season. The Ringer i…

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Extended Interview: Sen. Dan Sullivan 21:04

1M ago21:04

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Listen to Margaret Brennan's extended interview with Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, a portion of which aired on Face the Nation on August 17, 2025. 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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Dissecting the Colts' Failed Anthony Richardson Experiment With Steven Ruiz 32:56

1M ago32:56

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to share their first reactions to the news of the Indianapolis Colts naming Daniel Jones their starting QB over Anthony Richardson heading into the 2025 season. They start by breaking down Richardson’s career timeline with the Colts organization and debating whether the player or the team are to blame…

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Making the Case for the AFC's Top Playoff Sleeper With Nate Tice 36:09

1M ago36:09

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Sheil gets together with Nate Tice from Yahoo Sports’ Football 301 pod to discuss some of the AFC Conference teams that may be operating under the radar as we head into the 2025 NFL season. Teams discussed include: New England Patriots Cincinnati Bengals Indianapolis Colts Las Vegas Raiders The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visi…

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Making the Case for the NFC's Top Playoff Sleeper With Danny Heifetz 32:41

1M ago32:41

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Sheil gets together with The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’s own Danny Heifetz to shine a light on some of the teams in the NFC that may be lurking below people’s radar as we head into the 2025 NFL season. Teams discussed include: San Francisco 49ers Arizona Cardinals Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Plea…

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Sec. Marco Rubio, Fiona Hill, Rep. Jason Crow 50:31

1M ago50:31

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This week on Face the Nation, after President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet face to face in Alaska, Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins us to describe what went on in the room where it all went down and what could happen next. Questions remain following that three-hour meeting that ended abruptly, as President Trump adopts Putin'…

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Deep Sh!t State: Trump’s Retribution Campaign 1:41:07

1M ago1:41:07

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As Trump targets the FBI and Justice Department for retribution, Jon is joined by former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and New York Times FBI and DOJ reporter Devlin Barrett. They explore how high-profile cases have damaged these agencies' credibility, discuss the dismantling of their workforces and investigative capacity u…

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RWC England Preparations, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka 38:36

1M ago38:36

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RWC England Preparations, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome back to the show, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, as he and the team prepare for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Sione talks about the team’s performance against Fiji and Canada, and what will it take to defeat E…

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Preseason Week 1 QB Review, Best NFL Teams of the Quarter Century, and More 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

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Steven and Diante return to recap their favorite moments from the first week of the NFL preseason, with a special focus on the young quarterbacks looking to make some noise, including: Shedeur Sanders Cam Ward Jaxson Dart J.J. McCarthy Bo Nix Bryce Young Anthony Richardson They end the pod by taking a look at The Ringer’s Best NFL Teams of the Quar…

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Episode 433 | Amanda Fasciano 37:06

1M ago37:06

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Drinking With Authors | Featuring Amanda Fasciano 🥃🧡👻 What do you get when you grow up in a haunted house, have a horror-loving dad, and a passion for paranormal fantasy? You get Amanda Fasciano—and she’s joining us live on Drinking With Authors! Amanda is the author of The Life After Series, a thrilling urban fantasy blend of horror, supernatural …

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Tony Gonzales 50:33

2M ago50:33

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump invites Russia’s Vladimir Putin to America, his first visit to U.S. soil in a decade. After months of Russia skirting cease-fire offers while continuing their brutal onslaught in Ukraine, President Trump skipped past his own sanctions deadline and instead invited Putin to Alaska. We hear from Ukrainian …