Episodes

  • Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 (feat. Bill Simmons) | Group Chat

    Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 (feat. Bill Simmons) | Group Chat
    7 Oct 2026
    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2 of the preseason power rankings. This time they are joined by Bill Simmons! They discuss the teams ranked 25 and 24 before the guys finish up with the teams ranked 23 through 21. (00:00) Intro (3:00) Pelicans (28:34) Grizzlies (52:40) Mavericks (1:15:09) Wizards (1:36:43) Suns And don’t forget the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on Tuesday, October 27th at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN! Buy your tickets here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann Guest: Bill Simmons Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz Studio Production: Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Ratliff Production Supervision: Jack Wilson The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Preseason Power Rankings Part 1 | Group Chat

    Preseason Power Rankings Part 1 | Group Chat
    5 Oct 2026
    Preseason Power Rankings Part 1 | Group ChatJustin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the annual preseason power rankings! As usual, the guys start with the lowest ranked teams: 26-30.(00:00) Intro(7:23) Kings(28:50) Bucks(44:24) Nets(59:59) Clippers(1:15:55) BullsHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, Liz Jerry, and Ben CruzStudio Production: Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan RatliffProduction Supervision: Jack WilsonThe Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios in the Western Conference | Real Ones

    Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios in the Western Conference | Real Ones
    1 Oct 2026
    Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Tyler Parker to discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Western Conference teams. Will Wemby be on a revenge tour all season and capture the Larry O’Brien, MVP, and DPOY? Could one team see their All-World MVP center ask for an exit out of town? How far can Luka and the Lakers go with LeBron no longer in Los Angeles? Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuest: Tyler ParkerProducers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin and Ben CruzProduction Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios in the Eastern Conference | Real Ones

    Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios in the Eastern Conference | Real Ones
    29 Sep 2026
    Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Tyler Parker to discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for each team in the Eastern Conference. Can the Knicks become champions again? Is LeBron under too much pressure in Philly? Plus, which teams are Finals contenders?Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuest: Tyler ParkerProducers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin, and Ben CruzProduction Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Hottest Takes With Jason Concepcion | Real Ones

    Hottest Takes With Jason Concepcion | Real Ones
    24 Sep 2026
    Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Jason Concepcion to share their hottest takes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Who will win MVP this season? Which teams will see the conference finals? Plus, how will LeBron fit with the Sixers?Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuest: Jason ConcepcionProducers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin, and Ben CruzProduction Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Real Ones x Ringer-Verse: Heroes and Villains Edition | Real Ones

    Real Ones x Ringer-Verse: Heroes and Villains Edition | Real Ones
    22 Sep 2026
    Logan Murdock is joined by Van Lathan and Jomi Adeniran of the Ringer-Verse for a special edition of Real Ones: Heroes and Villains of the NBA. Which NBA star that switched teams this offseason could be entering his hero era? Which NBA team owner should be embracing their villain era? Plus, has analytics ruined NBA discourse?(00:00) - Heroes(59:53) - VillainsHost: Logan MurdockGuests: Van Lathan and Jomi AdeniranProducers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben CruzStudio Production: Chris Thomas, Jamie Yukich, Jonathan Ratliff, and Chris WohlersProduction Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins Show Art: Neil Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • A Countdown of the Absurd ClippersGate Outcomes. Plus, the Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles | Group Chat

    A Countdown of the Absurd ClippersGate Outcomes. Plus, the Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles | Group Chat
    17 Sep 2026
    Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with another edition of Group Chat and take a deep dive into the mess that was ClippersGate and the funniest moments of the whole scandal. Did this ultimately just become a pissing contest between Steve Ballmer and the NBA? Plus, there are some intriguing training camp battles to look forward to in the next couple of weeks. Which veteran signings could become starters for their new teams? 05:26 - Kawhi finally returns to Toronto and leaves the Clippers in the dust 21:18 - The misreporting of the scandal 42:50 - Intriguing training camp battles and starting lineups: Knicks, Lakers, Heat, Wizards, and Mavericks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Liz Jerry, and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Most Intriguing Headlines Going Into the 2026-27 Season | Ringer NBA

    Most Intriguing Headlines Going Into the 2026-27 Season | Ringer NBA
    11 Sep 2026
    On the latest edition of The Ringer NBA Show, Howard Beck and Michael Pina discuss their most intriguing story lines heading into the 2026-27 season. Which former Finals MVP has the best chance of capturing a ring again? Is there an in-season trade that could shock the league? The guys also debate the most intriguing teams to watch. (00:00) Intro (2:37) - Former Finals MVP with best chance to win another (41:01) - Most Intriguing story lines Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael PinaProducers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 34 mins