Ringer Tailgate

By The Ringer

Welcome to Ringer Tailgate—the college football show where sharp analysis, wild banter, and just the right amount of chaos collide. Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and Tate Frazier are your sideline s... more

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The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

Ringer Tailgate episodes:

May 13, 2026 The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney
Tate, Joel, and Van had full access at the Rose Bowl, where they caught up with Pac-12 legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Then they headed west to UCLA to catch up with Bob Chesney.

(0:00) Intro
(03:25) T.J. Houshmandzadeh interview
(06:16) Houshmandzadeh on training players and UCLA's outlook
(07:28) Houshmandzadeh's hair secrets
(09:42) Bob Chesney interview
(10:33) Chesney on how important it is to deliver at UCLA
(13:12) Chesney on UCLA's recruiting class
(17:40) Chesney on his mentors
(27:30) Chesney on Nico Iamaleava

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guests: T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Bob Chesney
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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47min
May 06, 2026 Did the UCLA Spring Game Convince Joel to Move West? Plus, Trinidad Chambliss Considered LSU
Tate, Joel, and Van are back together in Los Angeles.

(0:00) Intro
(03:15) One Big Reaction
(15:22) UNC vs. Duke
(21:10) Story of the Week
(32:19) Top Five Headlines
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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1h 15min
April 29, 2026 Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted, and More NFL Draft Takeaways, Plus Gambling Addiction in CFB
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 Anderson
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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1h 39min
April 22, 2026 Bill Simmons Joins the Show, Plus a 2026 NFL Draft Preview
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 Anderson
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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1h 40min
April 15, 2026 Bill Bellamy and Rebooting the Booty Call, Plus the Russini-Vrabel Situation
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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2h 3min
April 08, 2026 Michigan and the New Era of College Basketball, Plus Joel’s NFL Draft Big Board
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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1h 60min
April 01, 2026 CFB Headlines and a Final Four Preview With Clark Kellogg
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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2h 1min
March 25, 2026 South Carolina Legend Marcus Lattimore Shares How Football Shaped His Life. Then, a Tailgate Race Sparks Combine Hype
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the firing of Hubert Davis and give their thoughts on potential candidates for North Carolina. Then, Marcus Lattimore shares how football impacted his life and discusses the aftermath of his injury.
(0:00) Intro
(10:29) Billy racing the Freeze
(30:10) Tate reacts to the Hubert Davis firing
(45:42) Marcus Lattimore Interview
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Marcus Lattimore
Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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1h 43min
March 18, 2026 March Madness Takeover Begins
Tate, Joel, and Van go full-court press on the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
(0:00) Intro
(15:47) The NCAA tournament begins
(26:01) The 1-seed in the best position
(53:20) National championship picks
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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1h 11min
March 11, 2026 Offseason Grab Bag: Bam’s 83 Points, USA Baseball in Crisis, and Sherrone Moore Update
Tate, Joel, and Van dip into the offseason grab bag for a mix of topics around the sports world.

(0:00) Intro
(6:09) Bam Adebayo’s 83 points
(40:23) USA Baseball in the WBC
(1:05:12) Target boycott
(1:15:15) Matt Patricia gets paid
(1:17:23) Sherrone Moore update
(1:23:27) Parker Livingstone explains his transfer
(1:25:40) Brian Kelly on Lane Kiffin and LSU

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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1h 40min

FAQs about Ringer Tailgate:

How many episodes does Ringer Tailgate have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.