Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

On a loaded Friday edition of Game Over (4:57), the guys start with the Seahawks' dramatic win over the Rams. Is this a turning point for Sam Darnold, and is Seattle the team to beat? Over in the AFC, can Bo Nix help the Broncos become contenders (15:06)? Next, we had to get Rich’s thoughts on a debate online about a potential rivalry between LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony (36:47). Finally, with a jam-packed sports weekend ahead, what does Max think about tonight’s fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul (52:39)? All that, plus detours on doing homework as a kid, the 2020 NBA draft, and water temperatures in the bath! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s show begins with a mea culpa from Max (3:54): The NBA Cup was great! And not just because his Knicks won. Who was the real MVP of the game? Next, the guys talk about the latest details of Chris Paul’s exit from the Clippers (24:45). Is one side more to blame than the other? Lastly, an ode to Terence Crawford (39:22): why Max calls him a GOAT, comparisons to past fighters, and how this made Rich think of his dinner with Barack Obama! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich react to a jam-packed NFL Sunday (4:44), starting with whether or not there’s a changing of the guard happening between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. After that, Rich talks about how he thinks the Chiefs should approach next season, and Max gives his opinion on the teams to beat in each conference. Next, to the hardwood to get the guys' reaction to two Klutch clients going at it (37:57). They also discuss whether the upcoming NBA Cup final could be a preview of the actual NBA Finals. Plus, Rich laments his Browns, Max applauds his Knicks, and a special birthday surprise! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Game Over finishes out its first week, Max starts by evaluating the Falcons' decision-making (3:24), in contrast with another team that played last night, but in a different league. Then, he and Rich debate the careers of Manu Ginóbili vs. James Harden, before examining the Thunder’s dominance and what it means for the league (24:36). Later, Rich taps into his Ohio roots to discuss two QBs and their status right now: Joe Burrow and Shedeur Sanders (47:22). Plus, golfing with John Elway, style talk, and how many push-ups can Rich Paul do?!? Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start at the whiteboard, where Max breaks the Phillip Rivers news to Rich (0:00). Then, after watching last night’s NBA action, Max wants to know who the best 2-guards in the league are (4:47). The Knicks' victory also prompts a debate about role players vs. stars (30:54). Plus, did Rich need to put his Mr. Bias hat on for Jalen Hurts? What does he think about Austin Reaves’s current situation? And who was he supposed to have dinner with before he got his dates mixed up?! Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian Director of Photography: Neal Lett The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices