R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

This week we’re joined by Bill Simmons to unveil a new segment, Slingin’ Heat, in which CC shares three takes he’s observed from the sports world in the last week (0:43). Then, MVP and World Series champion and Dodgers 12-year man Mookie Betts joins the show to discuss how he’s adjusting to life in Los Angeles during COVID-19, the Dodgers' World Series hopes, what it felt like to get traded from Boston, the mind games of hitting vs. CC, and more (1:10:47).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guests: Mookie Betts and Bill Simmons

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San Diego Padres superstar third baseman Manny Machado joins the show to break down what it feels like to be on the up-and-coming “it team” in Major League Baseball. He talks with the guys about unwritten rules, the Dodgers rivalry, Los Angeles vs. San Diego as cities, the best defensive plays Manny has made in his career, and more. Plus: Machado recounts the first time he met Kobe Bryant.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Manny Machado

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The guys are joined by MLB’s home run leader, Luke Voit, to discuss the quirks of the 2020 Yankees season—including a long slump, their recent hot streak, and what it feels like to play in Yankee Stadium with no fans. Voit also shares some insight into how he became a better defender this offseason, what it takes to be an “all-fields” hitter, and where he’d line up if he played in the NFL.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Luke Voit

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Nets’ emerging star guard Caris LeVert joins the show to talk about everything from his superstar teammates Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to the death of his love for Chipotle. Plus: how he heard the news of Steve Nash being hired as the new Nets coach and the toughest players to cover in the league.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Caris LeVert

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The guys are joined by ‘Billions’ cocreator and showrunner Brian Koppelman to discuss his sports fandom, how playing sports growing up shaped his TV and film career, and the importance of failure. Plus, of course, the plan to bring back ‘Billions.’

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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The Milwaukee Bucks chose not to play Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic in protest of police brutality in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, and the Rockets-Thunder and Lakers-Blazers matchups were also postponed. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds chose not to play, as well as the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants. We discuss the way the sports world hit pause, how far player activism has come since the Clippers’ protest of Donald Sterling, and the way athletes have become leading voices in American politics.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Bill Simmons

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The sports world’s ultimate power couple joins ‘R2C2’ to discuss how they’ve adjusted to life inside the WNBA bubble at IMG Academy in Florida, the concept of being “political” as an active athlete, and defying age stereotypes as you progress through your career. Plus: Rapinoe, Bird, CC, and Ryan give their ultimate desert island food and TV shows.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guests: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird

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We’re joined by the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, and MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson to discuss the importance of embracing the history of the Negro Leagues, stories about Negro League legends, how the Negro Leagues shaped the game we see today, and the league’s legacy on its Centennial.

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Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guests: Bob Kendrick and Curtis Granderson

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Gerrit Cole is the new guy in the Bronx—CC knows a little something about that. The guys are joined by the Yankees’ new ace to talk about staying intense with no fans in the stands (12:45), getting to know new teammates and developing a relationship with a new catcher (34:00), CC’s ceremonial first pitch (43:47), witnessing Aaron Judge up close and personal (49:42), and more.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Gerrit Cole

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CC and Ryan are joined by All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker to discuss how he’s adjusted to the Orlando bubble (11:58), New York basketball (25:13), his relationship with Michael Jordan (0:00), and the Celtics’ playoff hopes (48:53) 

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Kemba Walker

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