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In 1946, four men reintegrated pro football. In this episode, we look at how each of them ended up at the precipice of history, as they prepared to cross the sport’s color barrier.
Host: Chelsea Stark-Jones
Co-reporter: Lex Pryor
Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Mike Wargon, Justin Sayles, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design and Original Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Nora and Steven return to discuss the best remaining free agents, but with a twist. From "How Did the Niners Do This Again?" to "Most Likely to Become a Pro-Bowler on the Pats," they give awards for the top talent on the market. Nora concludes the show by speaking with Chelsea Stark-Jones to discuss The Ringer’s new narrative podcast, ‘Blackballed,’ a story about the four men who reintegrated pro football in 1946, after a 13-year span during which Black players were secretly banned from the NFL.
Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz
Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones
Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Six years ago, Colin Kaepernick took a knee, and it cost him the rest of his football career. It’s a modern story that hearkens back to the NFL’s original sin: a secret agreement among team owners to stop signing Black players almost a century ago.
Host: Chelsea Stark-Jones
Co-reporter: Lex Pryor
Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Mike Wargon, Justin Sayles, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design and Original Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Sheil and Ben discuss the current winners and losers of the offseason and free agency. The Dolphins have made some key additions that Ben really loves, including Jalen Ramsey, but does this put them at the top of the AFC East? The AFC West was overall disappointing last season and could still trend in that direction with the acquisitions, departures, and spending that the Raiders and Broncos have done so far this offseason. Sheil and Ben also predict the way too early division winners.
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Addition Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Bill Willis, and Marion Motley reintegrated professional football in 1946. They are known as the Forgotten Four. The burying of their story, and the secret ban on Black players that came before, is a critical piece of the history of the NFL’s complicated relationship with race.
Host: Chelsea Stark-Jones
Co-reporter: Lex Pryor
Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Mike Wargon, Justin Sayles, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design and Original Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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3Nora and Steven get together for an emergency pod to react to Aaron Rodgers’s appearance and comments on ‘The Pat McAfee Show.’ They examine Rodgers’s viability as an effective QB, whether or not the Jets will have the right pieces around him for success, and if his presence will elevate the Jets' contender status. They end the pod by speculating on possible trades the Jets will make going forward (25:01) and where they'll stand vs. other AFC heavyweights next season (34:44).
Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz
Associate Producer: Chris Sutton
Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal
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Sean Payton and the Broncos made a bevy of moves in the official legal tampering window, agreeing to terms with T Mike McGlinchey, G Ben Powers, and DE Zach Allen; however, Sheil believes these acquisitions aren't a good sign for Russell Wilson. The Chicago Bears also had a big day, signing former Eagles LB T.J. Edwards and former Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds, but did they make a mistake by letting a player who was already in the building go? Plus, Ben thinks the Dolphins are winning the Super Bowl of the legal tampering period so far.
Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Sheil and Ben react to the news of the Chicago Bears sending the first overall pick in the 2023 draft to the Carolina Panthers for the four picks and D.J. Moore. They discuss what the Panthers should do with the first pick, how the Bears continue building around Justin Fields, and how to build out their roster with the draft compensation.
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak
Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Sheil and Lindsay open by recapping the Ravens’ placement of Lamar Jackson on a nonexclusive franchise tag, why teams are reluctant to sign him, and the best landing spot for the former NFL MVP. They continue by discussing the most interesting teams during free agency, top free agents, and how some teams can get better during the offseason
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Lindsay Jones
Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Austin and Steven discuss the Ravens placing Lamar Jackson on a nonexclusive franchise tag, Daniel Jones’s contract extension, running backs being placed on the franchise tag, and Aaron Rodgers meeting with the New York Jets.
Hosts: Austin Gayle and Steven Ruiz
Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Derek Carr has agreed to a deal with the Saints for four years and approximately $150 million. Now that Carr has signed, what’s the ripple effect for the Jets, and how does Aaron Rodgers’s future tie into it all? Lamar Jackson and the Ravens still haven’t agreed on a deal, which could possibly lead to the team giving him the non-exclusive franchise tag. Ben doesn’t think Lamar will be a Raven next season if that’s the case. Plus, Sheil wonders what the heck Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is talking about.
Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Nora and Steven go through the best quotes from the 2023 NFL combine week and what they mean thus far.
Host: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz
Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Sheil and Ben are back and ready to get the offseason rumor mill rolling. The Bears currently hold the no. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, but should they hold onto the pick and trade Justin Fields? All-Pro Rams CB Jalen Ramsey is likely on the move. Which team would be the best landing spot? Plus, the Giants have some big decisions to make between QB Daniel Jones and RB Saquon Barkley. Who’s more likely to get a new deal, and who’s more likely to receive the franchise tag?
Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Ben and Steven go through what they’ve learned in the 2022-23 NFL Season. Ben and Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson talk about Dan Campbell and John Harbaugh and recap Hutchinson’s first season in the NFL.
Host: Ben Solak and Steven Ruiz
Guest: Aidan Hutchinson
Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Nora and Steven are ready for the offseason, and what better way to start it than by playing matchmaker for QBs on the move and teams that desperately need a QB? Although Aaron Rodgers is still on the Green Bay Packers, could he possibly end up in the Big Apple or reunite with Davante Adams in Sin City? Tom has officially retired and left Tampa; could his former teammate fill the void that he left? Plus, Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy could be on the move, but should he just remain in Kansas City and wait for a better opportunity?
Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Stefan Anderson
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The Raiders have released Derek Carr, and he is free to sign anywhere. Could he end up in the Big Apple? Fresh off a Super Bowl loss, the Eagles have lost offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, the new Colts head coach, and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, the new Cardinals head coach. How big are these losses for the Eagles? Plus, the Ravens have a new offensive coordinator, but will this move keep Lamar in Baltimore?
Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Chris Sutton
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Nora and Steven recap the Chiefs' 38-35 comeback victory over the Eagles. They start with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' second-half offense. They also discuss Jalen Hurts’s four-touchdown performance, the Eagles' defense, and much more.
Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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Nora is joined by the Ringer's own Charles Holmes and Rob Harvilla to talk about Rihanna's much anticipated return to the limelight during Sunday's big game,and briefly examine some of the more notable Super Bowl halftime shows in recent history. They then speculate on what songs Rihanna may perform from her illustrious career (19:28), and debate the possible surprise guests that could accompany her (48:46).
Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Charles Holmes, and Rob Harvilla
Associate Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins
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Danny, Ben, and Steven preview all aspects of the Super Bowl. They discuss how they think the defenses are going to attempt to stop Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, some potential X factors, and much more.
Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Lindsay Jones to discuss their Super Bowl week observations (1:37). Then they run through some recent news items, including Aaron Rodgers's four-day darkness retreat, Derek Carr’s visit with the Saints, and how the Sean Payton–Russell Wilson dynamic will work in Denver (9:16). They wrap up by talking about the possibility of seeing a trick play in the Super Bowl (41:26).
Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Lindsay Jones
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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You Said The Colts Need Corners Umm Did Stephon Gilmore Disappear? Is Kenny Moore Not A Top 5 Nickle CB 🤔
Shanahan is overrated af 39-42 in 5 years and only two seasons he's #116th all time in winning %
This episode belonged on CNN+
Steven the NOBODY...Talking shit about Tua!!! Really ok then Definitely Matt Cassel over Mac Jones... Leaf>Herbert too...same amount of playoff wins.... Yall are fucking RACIST 💀 #NFL #Dolphins
Way to skip over your boy Mac Jones 🗑
What Tua had to work with his first 2 seasons tells me that Tua is BY FAR much better QB than Mac and all the things Patriots have #FACTSMATTER
Mac got $159 million to help him 😂🤣😂, Bill is overrated head coach and GM. How much more does this kid need to succeed? top 5 oline top 3 running game...LOL
These guys are the biggest idiots about Flores 🤣🤣🤣....Coaches made Tua good BS he has Worst oline in NFL and Worst rushing offense 😳
if your saying this for Fields than Tua has been fucked 10 times more so cry about it guy
LMAO NORA SAID FLORES IS GOOD WITH PEOPLE 😂🤣 that's the reason he got Fired...Held back his QB and team this year
Nora needs to shut up about Chargers and Herbert, he was 34 of 64 against the 27th ranked pass defense plus Chargers Defense sucks and that team doesn't deserve playoffs anymore than the Dolphins or Colts
Yeah Dolphins and Tua are 3-0 VS BILL and Pats and 2-0 VS Macaroni
Herbert unbelievable lol 😆 14-17 RECORD as a starter....#Statstuffer only
Lmao oh sorry lady....Chargers didn't deserve the win FYI get blown out by Texans 🥲
SHUT UP ABOUT A TIE...LMAO HERBERT LOVERS SO SAD 🥲😂🤣😂😂😢
Yo Tua through a 55 yard pass in that game, you are both idiots....Tua is the guy..better than Burrow and Herberto by 2023
really bad production quality!
This podcast is a joke. These ex-players have an agenda and are completely biased for certain teams and players. Don't waste your time.
Really, Tua is not the guy!!! All he does is win. Herbert 14-16 Losing RECORD...#HatersGonnaHate
Kevin you are not good at your job sorry bud, you talk out of your ass