Overview
- The video podcast debuted this week under The Ringer banner, rolling out on Spotify with Netflix distribution included in the release plan.
- Max Kellerman, largely silent since his 2023 ESPN departure, indicates he will discuss his exit and his dispute with Stephen A. Smith on the program.
- Rich Paul positions his agent-level perspective from the player-empowerment era as a key differentiator for interviews and analysis.
- Bill Simmons and Paul say a long-rumored rift was a misunderstanding they resolved quickly before moving forward with the show.
- The format blends sports, culture and personal storytelling, features athlete guests and advertiser reads, and targets a saturated, personality-driven market.