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The Taylor Swift ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Exit Survey
Swift’s latest album is here and it’s full of angry breakup songs … about Matty Healy? What are the best tracks and most quotable lyrics from ‘TTPD’? Where did Swift miss the mark? And how will this album be received?
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The Hater’s Guide to the 2024 NBA Playoffs’ First Round
Which first-round series will produce the most jokes? From the dream Knicks-76ers clash to the Lakers-Nuggets "rivalry," we break down every matchup and the reputations at stake.
First-Round NBA Story Lines, the Fall of the Warriors, Sixers-Knicks, Leo-Sinatra, LeBron-Jokic, Kraft-Belichick, and Half-Baked Ideas
Bill is joined by a host of guests to look ahead to the first round of the NBA playoffs!
The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2024. Plus: Tarantino’s Pivot, Scorsese’s Sinatra, and Spielberg’s UFOs.
Sean and Amanda dive into some of the movies they’re most excited for!
‘Real Ones’ Playoff Preview and Jontay Porter Banned From the NBA
The guys preview the no. 7 Sixers facing the no. 2 Knicks, and the no. 7 Lakers facing the no. 2 Denver Nuggets
Big Offseason Mailbag!
Sheil and Ben dig deep into the EPT listener mailbag and tackle your most burning questions about the upcoming draft, offseason roster moves, and the current state of some of your favorite NFL franchises
Health Fads and Fictions: VO2 Max, Supplement Mania, Sunlight, and Immortality
Today’s show is a critical look at some of the most popular health fads of the moment, with return guests Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg
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When Fans Fight Back
Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? Why should fans elsewhere care?
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The Twisted Irony of the Jontay Porter Scandal
Jontay Porter couldn’t resist the temptation to gamble. Neither can the NBA.
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The Six Traps Every NFL GM Must Avoid
Drafting is hard! But smart NFL general managers can help their teams’ chances if they follow these handy rules.
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What the Heck Should I Watch This Weekend?
You’re in luck: The best show of 2024 so far is coming to a head, there’s another incredible video game adaptation to get lost in, and Lily Gladstone is back
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What Will Become of the Golden State Warriors?
A play-in loss to the Sacramento Kings has brought the Warriors to their most uncertain offseason of the Steph Curry era. Whatever it takes, the goal is clear. "I want to win, plain and simple," Curry tells The Ringer.
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Health Fads and Fictions: VO2 Max, Supplement Mania, Sunlight, and Immortality
Today’s show is a critical look at some of the most popular health fads of the moment, with return guests Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg
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The Sixers Survived. Now Can They Advance Past the Knicks?
Philadelphia outlasted Miami in a play-in rock fight to set up what might be the best series of the first round. The 76ers have a potential path to their first conference finals of Joel Embiid’s career … but they’ll have their work cut out for them against New York.
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How ‘Civil War’ Staged an Attack on Washington, D.C.
Alex Garland’s latest fire starter, ‘Civil War,’ builds and builds toward one harrowing crescendo: an uninterrupted 15-minute siege on Washington, D.C. Here’s how he and his team turned the nation’s capital into a war zone.
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‘X-Men ’97’ Episodes 4-6 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo discuss the stakes of the show, explain the role of shame in the series, and cover every romance while going over all that happened in the middle three episodes
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The Hundred: Our Daily NBA Best Bets Through the Playoffs
Looking to beat the odds during the best time of the NBA calendar? We have you covered. From now through the Finals, we’ll be giving out picks on our 100 favorite lines. Your go-to betting guide is back.
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What’s Next for Steph Curry and the Warriors?
Big Wos talks about the Lakers-Nuggets playoff matchup, the Warriors’ play-in exit, and Team USA
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Picking Every Award on the NBA’s 2023-24 Ballot
From Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy to All-Defensive honorable mentions, we go deep on every award on our official ballot as the season comes to a close
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The ‘Ringer NFL Draft Show’ Live First-Round Mock
Who will Washington take at no. 2? Where will J.J. McCarthy land? And how could the rest of the top 32 picks unfold? The ‘Ringer NFL Draft Show’ crew makes their predictions.
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‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Is the Best Version of Conan
The comedian’s new travel show proves he’s at his best away from the rigid confines of late night
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Answering 13 Important Questions Ahead of Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Swift has spent the past year touring, rereleasing her old music, and starting a new high-profile relationship. Now comes her 11th studio album. What should we expect from Swift’s latest breakup album?
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What Charting Reveals About the NFL Draft’s Big Six QBs
Does Jayden Daniels take too many sacks? Does Drake Maye have accuracy issues? Is Caleb Williams really Lisan al Gaib? We broke down the film to find out.
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Scouting Caleb Williams, the NFL Draft’s Best Quarterback
Ben dives into Williams’s college tape and discusses some of the concerns he has with Williams at the pro level
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Professional Golf Is at a Crossroads. How—and When—Will It Find a Resolution?
Nearly a year after the announcement that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf would merge, pro golf is in a confusing place. The tours are still separate; government investigations are ongoing; players are defecting; and fans are lost. So where does the sport stand in 2024? And where is it going?
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Odds Machine: Do the Lakers Have a Shot Against the Defending Champs?
L.A.’s reward for advancing through the play-in? A rematch with the Nuggets, who swept them in last year’s Western Conference finals. What do the numbers say about LeBron and Co.’s chances this year?
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The Zion Williamson Conundrum Looms Once Again
Zion brought his best against LeBron and the Lakers, only for the worst to happen once again. As great as he is, how can the New Orleans Pelicans commit to a player who can’t stay on the floor?
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Into the Tubi-Verse
The growing popularity of a free streaming service with a wonky algorithm and a library that’s both massive and confounding may shed some light on what exactly viewers want from their TV experience
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Who Won the 2024 WNBA Draft?
Seerat Sohi recaps the 2024 WNBA draft with producer Victoria Valencia
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10 Most Memorable Dystopian Movies
Inspired by the release of ‘Civil War,’ Adam Nayman reflects on some of the most iconic dystopian movies
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The Biggest Story Line for Each 2024 NBA Play-In Game
No, the Lakers should not lose the 7 vs. 8 game on purpose. But there is still plenty to watch for in the first four games of the NBA postseason, including Zion Williamson’s chance at redemption, the health of Joel Embiid’s knee, and more.
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The End for LeBron and Steph Is Uncomfortably Close
For nearly two decades, James and Curry have been the NBA’s two defining stars, but Father Time is approaching quickly. Will fate give us one more clash?
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U.S. Economy FAQ: Skyrocketing Insurance Prices, Stuck Inflation, Higher Rates, and Wrong Experts
Derek welcomes Jason Furman back to the show to talk about some of the most pressing economic questions right now
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The Ringer MMA April Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Alex Pereira won his UFC 300 bout by knockout. Where does that put the champ going into UFC 301?
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Jamal Murray Talks Playoffs, Lakers, and the Olympics
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray to talk about the NBA playoffs, the Lakers-Nuggets rivalry, and the possibility of playing against Nikola Jokic in the Olympics
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The Winners and Losers From the NBA’s Musical-Chairs Finale
The NBA playoff picture shifted drastically on the final day of the regular season. Who played Game 82 right, and who failed miserably? We examine Sunday’s ripple effects.
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Scottie Scheffler Has Become Golf’s Most Pleasant Destroyer
Don’t let the aw-shucks exterior fool you. With his second Masters win, Scheffler is proving he’s a generational force capable of much more than he lets on.
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19 Burning Questions About Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Rap’s Civil War
"Push Ups." Rick Ross’s "Champagne Moments." Whatever Ja Morant is doing here. The beef that ignited over Kendrick Lamar’s "Like That" verse became a sprawling mess this weekend. Let’s make sense of it.