The Ringer NFL Show

Jason, James, and Ryan start the pod by sharing their early thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl between the Bengals and Rams. James and Ryan then share their personal experiences when preparing for big playoff games including Jones's own trip to the big game. Jason and Ryan then dissect and analyze all of the aspects of next Sunday's matchup including the WR-CB battles, (11:38) the Rams' running game, (20:32) the pressure on the two teams, (28:26) and even the halftime show. (31:43) They wrap up the pod by sharing their game picks (36:00) and reacting to the Texans hiring head coach Lovie Smith. (47:40)Hosts: Jason Goff, James Jones, Ryan ShazierProduction Assistance: Chris Sutton and Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Danny, and Ben discuss, dissect, and share their picks for Super Bowl LVI from Radio Row. They wrap up the pod by reacting to some of the recent coaching updates around the NFL. (34:46)Hosts: Kevin Clark, Danny Kelly and Ben SolakProducer: Arjuna RamgopalProduction Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Mal open up the mailbag and answer questions about what team could go from last to first like the Bengals did, what’s going on with the Jaguars' coaching search, what songs they want to hear during the halftime show, and more.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Mallory RubinProduction Assistant: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin opens by speaking with PFF’s Diante Lee and The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about the news of Brian Flores’s lawsuit against the NFL, coaching pipelines, and what could come out of this lawsuit. They follow by listing the most important players heading into the Super Bowl. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Diante Lee and Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason, James, and Ryan start the pod by sharing their reactions to Tom Brady's official retirement announcement. They then dissect and analyze the Rams' gutsy win over the 49ers for the NFC championship (21:34) and the Bengals' upset victory over the Chiefs in the AFC championship game (31:03). They wrap everything up by touching on the breaking coach and GM news around the NFL. (43:11)Hosts: Jason Goff, James Jones, Ryan ShazierProduction Assistant: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark and Benjamin Solak react to Tom Brady's retirement from the NFL. They discuss Brady's career and legacy, where the NFL will go from here, the Buccaneers' future, and more.Hosts: Kevin Clark and Benjamin SolakProduction Assistant: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin Solak joined Kevin and Nora on Spotify Greenroom to discuss the Rams, who are heading to the Super Bowl after defeating the Niners (2:23). Then Kevin and Nora are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss the Rams’ next opponent, the Bengals, who had a comeback victory over the Chiefs (26:34). Solak rejoins the show and they all briefly discuss the recent rumors about Tom Brady’s potential retirement (50:56).Host: Kevin Clark and Nora PrinciottiGuests: Benjamin Solak and Steven RuizProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin, Kaelen, and Steven begin the pod by reacting to the recent head-coaching news around the NFL. They then discuss, dissect, and share their picks for both of the championship-round matchups.Chiefs-Bengals (3:17)Rams-49ers (24:47)Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Kaelen Jones, Steven RuizProduction Assistant: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Mal start by mentioning the most recent coaching and general manager hires around the league (1:01). Then they identify a couple of key matchups to watch in the AFC (7:35) and NFC championship games (26:46).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Mallory RubinProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin opens by speaking with The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia about the conference championship weekend matchups, Shanahan vs. McVay, and Sean Payton’s future. He is joined by The Athletic's Chiefs writer Nate Taylor and ESPN's Bengals writer Ben Baby to discuss the Week 17 matchups, “nuggets” for the AFC championship, and their predictions for the game. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Sheil Kapadia, Nate Taylor and Ben Baby Associate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices