Best Brian Windhorst Podcasts (2025)

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NBA Western Conference Win Total Reaction 37:06

3d ago37:06

37:06

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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ESPN NBA writer and analyst Brian Windhorst 1:09:17

22d ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Episode 526 of the Sports Media Podcast features Brian Windhorst, a senior NBA writer for ESPN who regularly appears on multiple ESPN platforms and is the host of the Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast. In this podcast, Windhorst discusses how valuable attending Summer League is for an NBA reporter; why so much of NBA breaking news is br…

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Who Won the ESPN-NFL Deal? Plus, the WaPo Exodus Continues and a Report From SummerSlam 1:01:19

1h ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Davis recount their trip to Part 2 of SummerSlam last night (0:20) before tackling some headlines, including ESPN and NFL moving forward with their proposed blockbuster media deal, more heavy hitters leaving The Washington Post, and an upcoming Kamala Harris book (22:00). They also discuss Bryan's brief time in use…

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Michael McCann on the growing nexus of sports and the law 38:37

17h ago38:37

38:37

Episode 532 of the Sports Media Podcast features Michael McCann, a legal analyst and senior sports legal reporter for Sportico and the Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life at the University of New Hampshire. In this podcast, McCann discusses how to write about sports legal issues for a layp…

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Saquon Barkley, Lane Johnson And Cam Jurgens, Micah Parsons vs The Cowboys + Mt Rushmore Of Things That Start With Q 2:20:20

2h ago2:20:20

2:20:20

Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones are beefing and we break down where he may end up. We talk Training Camp, viral Caleb videos. The Speedway disaster for MLB, Dildo throwing in the WNBA and more (00:00:00-00:42:47). Who's back of the week including the Miami Marlins and Luka signs his new deal (00:42:47-00:59:59). Mt Rushmore of words that start with Q…

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“Is This Real?” NFL Questions and Summer Scuttlebutt With Dianna Russini 1:40:23

16h ago1:40:23

1:40:23

Bill is joined by Dianna Russini to talk about having kids before discussing year two of Caleb Williams and looking at the Broncos (10:46). Then, they talk about Micah Parsons and concerns for the Browns (43:14). Finally, they discuss Tom Brady's involvement with the Raiders, trusting Mike Vrabel, Aaron Rodgers, and more (01:05:26)! Host: Bill Simm…

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The Hoop Collective: NBA Western Conference Win Total Reaction 37:06

4d ago37:06

37:06

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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Dan Quinn, Deebo Samuel, 1 Question With A QB With Jayden Daniels, Mt Rushmore Of Chain Restaurants And The Return Of Vanny Woodhead! 2:18:41

3d ago2:18:41

2:18:41

Grit week finale and were are back in Chicago because Vanny Woodhead is up and running again. Football is back and we talk Hall of Fame Game and Terry McLaurin requesting a trade (00:00:00-00:21:58). We talk MLB trade deadline and recap our visit to Pastranaland and Zac's new orange hat (00:21:58-00:46:11). Mt Rushmore of chain restaurants (00:46:1…

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Euro NBA Thoughts, Plus Cody Rhodes on Being the WWE’s Guy, Leaving AEW, Feuding With John Cena, and the Rules of Kayfabe 2:08:13

4d ago2:08:13

2:08:13

Bill discusses the Red Sox and news of Adam Silver’s NBA European league venture (2:50). Then, Bill is joined by WWE superstar Cody Rhodes to talk about his wrestling career, his father, and much more (13:52)! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cody Rhodes Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit…

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The Fall of Shannon Sharpe, the End of Sports and Late-Night TV, and the 2025 Media Diet With Bomani Jones 1:03:41

4d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Hello, media consumers! Joel Anderson is joined by Bomani Jones to discuss a few media headlines, including ESPN's decision to part ways with Shannon Sharpe and the serious gambling allegations against Gilbert Arenas (4:09), before they look at the future (or lack thereof) of sports television, being a generalist vs. a specialist in 2025, the rise …

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The targeting of the NFL's headquarters in Manhattan 28:03

5d ago28:03

28:03

Episode 531 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, the founder and editor of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast, we discuss a gunman allegedly targeting the headquarters of the NFL when he burst into an office tower in Midtown Manhattan and killed four people, including a police office; CNBC's reporting of the NFL closing in on a deal to …

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Chasing Basketball Heaven from 30 for 30 44:26

5d ago44:26

44:26

The dominance of the 3-point shot in today’s NBA can be partially traced to strange and humble origins - the curious world of a Kansas genius named Martin Manley. Binge all six episodes of "Chasing Basketball Heaven” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. "Chasing Basketball Heaven" is Season 15 of 30 for 30 Pod…

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Ravens HC John Harbaugh, Roquan Smith, The Airing Of Grit Week Grievances, Mt Rushmore Of TV Moms + FAQ’s 2:22:21

5d ago2:22:21

2:22:21

We’re halfway through Grit Week and the tension has begun. We start with some airing of grievances after a contentious car ride with PFT, Hank and Big Cat (00:00:00-00:18:55). National Sports Podcast News (00:18:55-00:36:13). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Luka losing weight, Hank getting tricked online, Bryce Harper vs Rob Manfred and more (00:36:…

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College Recruiting Stories With Brock Purdy, Norman Powell, Matt Barkley, Andrew Whitworth, Ty Jerome, and Jesse Palmer 30:23

6d ago30:23

30:23

Russillo talks with Brock Purdy (0:26), Norman Powell (3:12), Matt Barkley (5:25), Andrew Whitworth (8:20), Ty Jerome (15:08), and Jesse Palmer (17:28) about their best recruiting stories. Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming…

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NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Reaction 58:19

7d ago58:19

58:19

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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The Hoop Collective: NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Reaction 54:19

7d ago54:19

54:19

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on covering one of the most interesting teams in professional sports — the Detroit Lions 30:32

7d ago30:32

30:32

Episode 530 of the Sports Media Podcast features Colton Pouncy, the Detroit Lions reporter for The Athletic and the co-host of "Welcome to Detroit," a Lions podcast with Nick Baumgardner. In this podcast, Pouncy discussed his objectives for covering training camp; why Lions head coach Dan Campbell is such as great quote; where the Lions sit among N…

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First Look: The Athletic Detroit Lions reporter Colton Pouncy on why Lions head coach Dan Campbell is an incredible interview 5:12

8d ago5:12

5:12

Here’s a short clip from our upcoming interview with The Athletic's Lions reporter Colton Pouncy. The full interview will be available on Monday. In this clip, Pouncy discusses his interactions with Lions head coach Dan Campbell and why he might be the NFL's best coaching quote. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more…

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Hulk Hogan Vs. Gawker, Bill Belichick Fever, and the New Washington Post Exodus 54:32

8d ago54:32

54:32

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David cover some headlines, including the approval of the Paramount-SkyDance merger, a discouraging new study about google searches and AI, Bill Belichick rapidly approaching his first game as a college head coach, the WaPo exodus (cont.), and more (9:45), Then, they discuss the wide-ranging obituaries of the late …

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Charles Barkley, Grit Week Has Begun, Mt Rushmore Of Things That Begin With G, Plus Happy Gilmore 2 Review 1:46:29

7d ago1:46:29

1:46:29

It’s Grit Week and we’re in Baltimore ready to hit the road. We’re crammed on the RV and recap our meet and greet with the Baltimore AWL’s. We talk some training camp news, Hank’s UFC review and other sports stories (00:00:00-00:22:25). Who’s back of the week including Jokic crying about his horses and more (00:22:25-00:34:33). Mt Rushmore of thing…

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NFL Future Leans, the Yankees Malaise, Amy Bradley Theories, a Scheffler Makeover, and Hulk Hogan’s Career With Joe House, Jack-O, and David Shoemaker 2:13:48

8d ago2:13:48

2:13:48

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss their favorite NFL futures (2:19). Then, Jack-O joins to discuss the Yankees, Scottie Scheffler, ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, and true crime documentaries (41:13). Finally, David Shoemaker joins to remember the late Hulk Hogan and his lasting impact on the world of wresting (01:27:02). Host: Bill Si…

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Moves To Come For Warriors? + Is Golden State Still A Threat? 40:51

11d ago40:51

40:51

Brian Windhorst is joined by a new member of the ESPN family Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors’ lack of moves so far this offseason, updates on the Jonathan Kuminga situation and what is slowing down an Al Horford deal. Then, the guys discuss how dangerous this Golden State team could be this upcoming season and what Steph Curry has left in th…

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An examination of Hulk Hogan's media impact — The guest is John Pollock of POST Wrestling 37:04

11d ago37:04

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Episode 530 of the Sports Media Podcast features John Pollock, a reporter and writer at POST Wrestling and the co-host of the Pollock and Thurston podcast. In this podcast we discuss the death of Hulk Hogan; Hogan's impact on the wrestling business and American sporting culture; Hogan's making the front of the April 29, 1985 issue of Sports Illustr…

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Scottie Scheffler, Mt Rushmore of Things You’d Want To Be Severed For, Hulk Hogan, Justin Fields Injured And Time 100 List 2:08:38

11d ago2:08:38

2:08:38

Hulk Hogan has passed away and our childhood’s are over (00:00:00-00:06:53). We talk about just missing Times 100 most influential podcast list and invite The Tennis Podcast on (00:06:53-00:18:49). Training Camo has begun and Justin Fields got carted off (00:18:49-00:30:29). LeBron is suing anyone that says he’s pregnant and more (00:30:29-00:34:42…

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The ESPN-NFL Wedding, Hunter Biden Speaks, and Pat McAfee’s Apology 1:13:43

11d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show with J-School, reexamining Zach Baron's interview on profile writing, before discussing the news of Hulk Hogan's death at the age of 71 (1:03). Next, they run through some headlines, including the possible marriage of ESPN and the NFL, what exactly is going on regarding the Epstein files, and Hu…

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The Athletic's Buffalo Bills reporter Joe Buscaglia on whether this is finally the year for the Bills 40:49

12d ago40:49

40:49

Episode 529 of the Sports Media Podcast features Joe Buscaglia, who covers the Buffalo Bills for The Athletic and has covered the team since 2010. In this podcast, Buscaglia discusses his objectives for training camp; what an NFL training camp is like at a college; what an average day is like; how he decides what to write that day; how much access …

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Best NBA Summer Arguments With Zach Lowe 1:46:45

12d ago1:46:45

1:46:45

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe fresh off Summer League to discuss the hottest NBA news, including rumors of a new international basketball league, the Pelicans, and the Kings (3:17). They also react to the Clippers making some significant offseason moves and L.A. being a possible landing spot for Giannis in the future (30:13). Fin…

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First Look: The Athletic Buffalo Bills reporter Joe Buscaglia on the team's chances to break the Super Bowl draught 6:32

13d ago6:32

6:32

Here’s a short clip from our upcoming interview with The Athletic's Bills reporter Joe Buscaglia. The full interview will be available on Thursday. In this clip, Buscaglia discusses the Bills prospects for 2025 and what it will take to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1994. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spoti…

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Chase Utley, Mt Rushmore of Basic Girl Instagram Captions, Training Camp Has Started And Listener Submitted FAQ's 2:28:08

13d ago2:28:08

2:28:08

Training camp has started and were pumped for football. Jerry Jones is losing it even more than hes lost it and we have some hold outs around the league. Chris Paul might retire and Ben Simmons could be a Celtic (00:00:00-00:19:05). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Hunter Biden and crack, our fishing tournament and more (00:19:00-00:49:04). We do Mt …

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Friday Feedback 51:09

13d ago51:09

51:09

Russillo is joined by Kyle and Wargon for a Tuesday edition of Friday Feedback! They answer your questions about the show, deal with some criticism, and share a fact from history. Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please …

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CP3 To Clippers, Marcus Smart To Lakers & Western Conference Tiers 52:36

14d ago52:36

52:36

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers’ fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western …

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The Hoop Collective: CP3 To Clippers, Marcus Smart To Lakers & Western Conference Tiers 48:36

14d ago48:36

48:36

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers’ fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western …

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