Ringer Tailgate

Tate, Joel, and Van react to the aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft.

(0:00) Intro(3:00) Jokic vs. Olajuwon(34:30) One Big Reaction(01:09:40) Story of the Week(01:20:56) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan FriasAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Bill joins Tate, Joel, and Van to kick off the show before the fellas dig into the top storylines of the 2026 NFL draft.

(0:00) Bill Simmons joins the show(11:04) Bill’s NFL draft take(20:53) Fernando Mendoza’s dad vs. Billy Gil(35:12) Joel’s Big Board 2.0(01:05:32) Joel Story Time(01:19:46) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Bill SimmonsProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Tate, Joel, and Van react to Dianna Russini’s resignation and Mike Vrabel’s consequences, or lack thereof. Then comedian Bill Bellamy raises the roof and joins the fellas on the show.

(0:00) Intro

(9:50) New CFP logo

(12:46) Ethics, journalism, and Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel

(29:29) Bill Bellamy joins the show

(01:18:03) Top Five Headlines of the Week

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Guest: Bill Bellamy

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Tate, Joel, and Van react to the University of Michigan’s historic tournament run before Joel reveals his big board. Plus, a new segment: Ho Shit or No Shit?

(0:00) Intro

(25:24) One Big Reaction: Michigan winning it all

(45:06) Van’s TED Talk

(53:33) Joel’s NFL draft big board

(01:10:22) Ho Shit or No Shit?

(01:48:37) Overreaction of the Week: Tussling

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Tate, Van, and Billy gang up on Joel before welcoming college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg to break down the Final Four matchups.

(0:00) Raising the roof

(12:55) Jay-Z and regional rap

(39:10) Clark Kellogg joins the show

(01:11:36) CFB offseason headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Guest: Clark Kellogg

Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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