Ringer Tailgate

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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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 AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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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 AndersonProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan FriasAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil

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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 AndersonGuest: Bill SimmonsProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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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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