The Bell Ringer Pod

Host Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar of DraftKings to discuss all things surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and discuss whether it is time to bring back Ben Simmons. It is obvious that the Sixes miss him and it might be time to just move on from all of the drama and get him back out onto the floor.

Ky Carlin welcomes Austin Krell of The Painted Lines with him to discuss the ongoing Ben Simmons situation and whether the Philadelphia 76ers should just keep their focus on Maxey rather than Simmons. They also discuss the strong play of Andre Drummond and Georges Niang and whether Seth Curry can continue his efficient start to the season

Ky and Nick discuss whether Ben Simmons will play another game for the Philadelphia 76ers as he continues to go through the process of working his way back out onto the floor. This has been a roller coaster ride of a process for both him and the Sixers themselves and it promises to get even bumpier. Other topics discussed: Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, Georges Niang, and Batman.

Ky Carlin and Nick Friar dive deep into the drama surrounding Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and his trade demands and whether they are really justified considering the circumstances around the team right now. They also dive into some trade proposals for Simmons and see which one is the right fit for the 25-year old All-Star. 

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jaden Springer joins host Ky Carlin on the latest edition of The Bell Ringer podcast to discuss his transition to the NBA game as well as his one season in college at Tennessee. The rookie forward also discusses his experience with USA Basketball and how that prepared him for the next level of the sport while also expressing his excitement to play with talents such as Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Other topics discussed: video games, favorite movie, and who he models his game after.

Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss the impressive title run put on by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on their way to the 2021 postseason and just how the Sixers can catch up. Philadelphia has a few needs that they have to address and Ky and Nick discuss those issues as well as how the Sixers can make a move for Damian Lillard centered around young star Ben Simmons. 

Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar of DraftKings on to discuss the up and down play of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers in their Round 2 series with the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons continues to be maddening with his aggression on the offensive end and it comes at a terrible time as the Sixers deal with the meniscus tear of Joel Embiid. Is it time to get concerned about Philadelphia's title chances?

Ky Carlin welcomes on Nick Friar of DraftKings to preview the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks in Round 2 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs as they figure out who the X-Factors are and how to stop Trae Young. Also, with Joel Embiid's status up in the air with the injury, can the Sixers even win this series? Can Tobias Harris keep his strong play going? Can Ben Simmons take his game to another level? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered.

Ky Carlin and Austin Krell preview the Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards in Round 1 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The two of them break down the X-Factors in the series, how the Sixers can handle Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal, and what to expect from Tobias Harris. The two of them also predict the rest of the playoffs as they are finally set to begin.

Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss the 3 matchups the Philadelphia 76ers had with the Brooklyn Nets in the regular season and what we can take, and not take, from the matchups for a future playoff series. How will the Nets defend Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons How are the Sixers going to contend with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden? Other topics discussed: Seth Curry's struggles and The Falcon & The Winter Soldier.