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Game Over with Max Kellerman and  Rich Paul

Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

The Ringer 75 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Sports media veteran Max Kellerman and super-agent Rich Paul discuss the most pressing topics in sports and culture.

Episodes

LeBron James to the 76ers | Game Over
LeBron James to the 76ers | Game Over Jul 24, 2026 3048 The decision has been made and LeBron is headed to the City of Brotherly Love (1:58)! Rich breaks down how the deal was made, what made LeBron choose Philly, how this shakes up the dynamics in the Eastern Conference, and more. Plus, we get to your emails (39:11). Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kell
A Surprise Bill Simmons Guest Appearance! Can He Convince Rich to Get LeBron to Golden State? | Game Over
A Surprise Bill Simmons Guest Appearance! Can He Convince Rich to Get LeBron to Golden State? | Game Over Jul 22, 2026 4570 Wednesday’s Game Over starts with a surprise drop-in from Bill Simmons, and of course they have to talk movies after Bill’s seen 'The Odyssey' twice already. Pat Riley made some comments about players needing to avoid reacting to their name swirling around in trade rumors (6:05). Did those rumors contribute to Jaylen Brown’s trade out of Boston? Deuce McBride spoke about role players in the NBA; d
What’s the Rush for LeBron? | Game Over
What’s the Rush for LeBron? | Game Over Jul 21, 2026 3606 Rich took in the World Cup final yesterday, and both he and Max are back from New York to start another week of Game Over. Where is LeBron going? That’s the question on everyone's mind in the NBA and sports media, but Rich wonders why he’s being pressured to rush his decision (4:46). Have the Lakers made themselves a better team going into next season (21:04)? Then, is the Tim Donaghy clip being b
Max and Rich Debate Sports' Most Iconic Franchises, LeBron's Next Move, and a LeBron-Steph Warriors Takeover | Game Over
Max and Rich Debate Sports' Most Iconic Franchises, LeBron's Next Move, and a LeBron-Steph Warriors Takeover | Game Over Jul 17, 2026 3524 Max and Rich get into what makes a franchise truly iconic—from the Cowboys and Yankees to the Lakers and Knicks—where LeBron could land next, why New York might be the center of the sports world, the Bears being the coolest team in football, what a LeBron-Steph pairing in Golden State would mean for the league, and much more! Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341.
Kendrick Perkins Talks LeBron Destinations, the Knicks Championship Being Questioned, and Why Rich Doesn't Text Perk Back | Game Over
Kendrick Perkins Talks LeBron Destinations, the Knicks Championship Being Questioned, and Why Rich Doesn't Text Perk Back | Game Over Jul 16, 2026 5818 Kendrick Perkins joins the show and gets into why he and Rich are beefing over unanswered texts, why he thinks Minnesota is the best place for LeBron to play next year, the Knicks being underdog champions, and much more! Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guests: Kendrick Perkins P
Potential LeBron Landing Spots, Plus NFL and MLB Talk With David Jacoby and Anthony Dabbundo | Game Over
Potential LeBron Landing Spots, Plus NFL and MLB Talk With David Jacoby and Anthony Dabbundo | Game Over Jul 13, 2026 6298 Rich is on vacation, but Game Over continues with LeBron Watch! David Jacoby joins the show to break down the potential landing spots for LeBron (0:16), and Max and David make their voice-note pitches for their wild-card teams. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins Max (39:16) to preview some NFL topics before training camp opens (43:11), and we’re talkin’ baseball (1:09:41)! Have a question for Max and
The Pitches Are Coming in for LeBron, and Rich Is in Vegas for Summer League | Game Over
The Pitches Are Coming in for LeBron, and Rich Is in Vegas for Summer League | Game Over Jul 10, 2026 3697 We’re on LeBron Watch at Game Over HQ, and Rich has the latest from Summer League in Vegas (8:26). Is Tyrese Maxey the selling point for Philly (21:49)? Could the fairways be a good match for Steph Curry and LeBron (34:54)? Plus, some quick hits before Game Over hits the weekend (44:24). Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotif
Bob Myers Joins to Talk About Building Winning Teams, LeBron’s Future, and the Whiteboard! | Game Over
Bob Myers Joins to Talk About Building Winning Teams, LeBron’s Future, and the Whiteboard! | Game Over Jul 8, 2026 5713 Bob Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, joins Max and Rich on today’s episode of Game Over (8:30)! What went into recruiting Kevin Durant back in his Golden State days (19:26)? Why does Bob look for competitiveness when building a team (53:40)? And does Rich already know LeBron’s next destination? Plus, Bob makes a pitch for why the Sixers are the best of all
Has LeBron’s Situation Changed? Plus, Breaking Down the Second Apron With Jeff Siegel | Game Over
Has LeBron’s Situation Changed? Plus, Breaking Down the Second Apron With Jeff Siegel | Game Over Jul 6, 2026 5342 After the whiteboard went viral, we start a new week of Game Over with updates on LeBron James’s free agency (9:27). Max has a thing or two to say to James Dolan after Mitchell Robinson went to the Celtics (31:45). Plus, Klutch Sports senior cap specialist Jeff Siegel joins the show to break down the second apron and other financial situations in the NBA (46:20). Have a question for Max and Ric
What’s Next for LeBron? The Whiteboard Returns! Jaylen Brown Traded to Philly, and Can the New-Look Lakers Compete? | Game Over
What’s Next for LeBron? The Whiteboard Returns! Jaylen Brown Traded to Philly, and Can the New-Look Lakers Compete? | Game Over Jul 3, 2026 5197 The band’s back together in Hollywood with a lot to talk about in the NBA before the 4th of July weekend. Rich brings back the whiteboard to break down what’s next for LeBron and who the serious destination teams could be (4:29). Then, Jaylen Brown gets traded to the Sixers for a ham sandwich, as Max described it (44:24). And, where do these new-look Lakers finish in the West (1:03:47)? Have a
LeBron’s Leaving L.A., and Rich Joins from Wimbledon. Matt Barnes Fills In! | Game Over
LeBron’s Leaving L.A., and Rich Joins from Wimbledon. Matt Barnes Fills In! | Game Over Jul 1, 2026 4070 NBA champion Matt Barnes is here, filling in for Rich! But when the news broke Tuesday morning that LeBron James is leaving the Lakers, we had to get Rich on the show from London to break it down (1:52). Then, Max and Matt break down what this means for LeBron and where he could land next (21:58). Then, while NBA free agency opens, two massive trades went down: Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Tor
Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin Joins Game Over
Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin Joins Game Over Jun 29, 2026 2927 While Max and Rich are in New York, Michael Rubin, the Founder and CEO of Fanatics, joins the show! They discuss building a multibillion-dollar company and why being big isn’t always good (2:34). Then, what should we look forward to at Fanatics Fest (15:33)? And what do companies like Fanatics look for when they want to partner with an athlete (30:10)? Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Produc

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