Kevin Wildes

Shows

Episodes

  1. An NBA Mailbag, Belichick’s Snub, Pats Disrespect, and Half-Baked Ideas With Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House

    JAN 30

    An NBA Mailbag, Belichick’s Snub, Pats Disrespect, and Half-Baked Ideas With Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe dive into a mailbag to answer some NBA questions from the listeners (2:22). Then, Kevin Wildes and Joe House come on to talk about the Patriots and Super Bowl LX before ending with Half-Baked Ideas (35:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo 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

    1h 50m
  2. Super Bowl LX preview, Matthew Stafford wins MVP, 2026 HOF Class, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks

    5D AGO

    Super Bowl LX preview, Matthew Stafford wins MVP, 2026 HOF Class, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks

    (0:00) Seahawks vs. Patriots, Matthew Stafford wins MVP (26:44) Most To Gain, Most To Lose Super Bowl LX Edition (42:59) How should the Seahawks defense attack the Patriots? (48:38) Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks (01:10:48) Josh McDaniels making 10th Super Bowl appearance (01:20:18) 2026 Hall of Fame Class announced (01:28:38) Parkins’ Picks, Like how the MVP vote went? (01:53:29) Like It or Not: Super Bowl LX edition (02:04:42) Coach’s Tips for the Patriots to beat the Seahawks (02:10:58) Super Bowl LX Winner and MVP Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 23m
  3. Giannis not traded at deadline, Justin Jefferson joins, FTF hits 1 Billion Views, BUD List

    6D AGO

    Giannis not traded at deadline, Justin Jefferson joins, FTF hits 1 Billion Views, BUD List

    (0:00) Giannis not traded, FTF hits 1 Billion Views (27:28) Over and Under for Super Bowl LX  (41:56) Maxx Crosby wants to play for Mike Vrabel (46:46) BUD List (01:07:08) Mike Vrabel the biggest edge the Patriots have in the Super Bowl? (01:20:14) Justin Jefferson joins the show (01:29:57) Surprised so many analysts are picking the Seahawks?  (01:54:14) Frenemies (02:06:05) Super Bowl LX Tale of the Tape (02:12:30) NFL Honors Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  4. Anthony Davis traded to Wizards, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, & Charles Woodson join, Nick’s Tiers

    FEB 5

    Anthony Davis traded to Wizards, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, & Charles Woodson join, Nick’s Tiers

    (0:00) Anthony Davis traded to Wizards, James Harden traded to Cavaliers (28:05) Will the Patriots get blown out? (40:14) Can Shedeur Sanders ‘dominate’ the league? (47:48) Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins join the show (01:00:03) Nick’s Super Bowl LX Position Group Tiers (01:14:04) Charles Woodson joins the show (01:27:43) Packed Stats, Will the Cavaliers win the East?  (01:51:14) Cooper Dejean joins the Show (02:00:54) Expect a MVP performance from Drake Maye? (02:09:25) Danny’s Gambling Rules for Super Bowl LX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 22m
  5. Robert Kraft snubbed from Hall of Fame, Josh Allen joins the show, Mahomes Mountain

    FEB 3

    Robert Kraft snubbed from Hall of Fame, Josh Allen joins the show, Mahomes Mountain

    (0:00) James Harden trade rumors, Robert Kraft snubbed from Hall of Fame (27:35) Will Sam Darnold have a clean game vs. Patriots? (41:12) Good idea for the Cowboys to pay George Pickens?  (47:16) Mahomes Mountain (01:05:07) Josh Allen joins (01:16:48) Brou’s Super Bowl MVP Ballot (01:23:50) Top Ten Tuesday, Should the Bills be motivated by Josh Allen? (01:47:46) Robert Kraft snubbed, Darnold or Maye will have a statement game? (01:57:46) Patriots deserve to be 4.5 point underdogs? (02:06:21) Can the Patriots upset the Seahawks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 18m
  6. LeBron James voted to All-Star Game, Patriots underdogs to Seahawks, Raiders to hire Klint Kubiak?

    FEB 2

    LeBron James voted to All-Star Game, Patriots underdogs to Seahawks, Raiders to hire Klint Kubiak?

    (0:00) Seahawks 4.5 point favorites over Patriots, LeBron voted to 22nd straight All-Star game (28:01) Does Justin Jefferson miss Sam Darnold? (42:37) Should the Raiders hire Klint Kubiak as next HC? (48:01) Should Sam Darnold reaching the Super Bowl impact how the NFL handles QBs?  (01:07:00) Would SB MVP mean more for Darnold or Maye?  (01:16:02) Danny Amendola joins the show (01:26:58) Surprised Drake Maye is this good this fast?  (01:51:09) Will Darnold or Maye have a dud game? (02:02:19) Issues with HC Carousel (02:09:39) Super Bowl Media Night predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m
  7. Shedeur Sanders' excitement, Darnold vs. Maye, Josh Allen to blame for Sean McDermott firing?

    JAN 31

    Shedeur Sanders' excitement, Darnold vs. Maye, Josh Allen to blame for Sean McDermott firing?

    (0:00) Josh Allen takes blame, Patriots or Seahawks more likely to win in a blowout? (26:57) Reaching the Super Bowl mean more for Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?  (36:11) Greg Jennings’ Tips for Super Bowl LX (44:37) Josh Allen played on broken foot, SB appearance for Maye impact Burrow, Lamar, and Allen?  (01:07:02) Patriots confident, Ravens closer to winning a Super Bowl? (01:22:18) Will Shedeur Sanders bloom under Todd Monken? (01:28:32) Allen or Jackson closer to Super Bowl, Can Darnold have a monster game? (01:52:00) Josh Allen comments, Like Todd Monken for Shedeur Sanders?  (02:03:57) Can Drake Maye overcome the Seahawks defense? (02:10:27) Ravens hire Declan Doyle as OC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 23m
  8. Bill Belichick snubbed, Giannis trade interest, Eagles hire Sean Mannion as OC, BUD List

    JAN 30

    Bill Belichick snubbed, Giannis trade interest, Eagles hire Sean Mannion as OC, BUD List

    (0:00) Bill Belichick snubbed, Is Nick Sirianni a top 5 coaching hire?  (27:16) Drake Maye not at 100%, Should Broncos fans be concerned? (39:27) Knicks, Heat, T-Wolves and Warriors among suitors for Giannis (48:11) BUD List (01:11:31) Eli Manning not in HOF, Did Belichick getting snubbed hurt his legacy? (01:23:30) Sam Darnold favorite to win SB MVP (01:29:52) Should Patriots fans be worried about Drake Maye? (01:50:55) Frenemies (02:04:46) Bo Nix responds to Sean Payton’s injury remarks (02:11:51) Eagles hire Sean Mannion as OC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  9. Belichick not voted into Hall of Fame, Giannis & Bucks open to trades, Big Ben joins, Nick’s Tiers

    JAN 28

    Belichick not voted into Hall of Fame, Giannis & Bucks open to trades, Big Ben joins, Nick’s Tiers

    (0:00) Bill Belichick not voted into Hall of Fame, Giannis and Bucks open to trades (27:46) Broncos fire OC, Drake Maye’s shoulder injury something or nothing? (40:14) Good or bad that Joe Brady will call plays for Bills? (46:53) Nick’s Tiers (01:08:47) Okay with Belichick not getting in the Hall of Fame? (01:21:41) Cavaliers would ‘gladly’ welcome back LeBron James (01:28:33) Packed Stats, Bill Belichick snubbed from Hall of Fame? (01:52:44) Ben Rothlesberger joins the show (02:05:36) Patriots lucky to be in the Super Bowl? (02:09:45) Is Taunting and trash talk good for sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 22m
  10. Bills hire Joe Brady as HC, Shedeur Sanders makes Pro Bowl, Belichick not in HOF, Mahomes Mountain

    JAN 27

    Bills hire Joe Brady as HC, Shedeur Sanders makes Pro Bowl, Belichick not in HOF, Mahomes Mountain

    (0:00) Bills hire Joe Brady as HC, ‘Embarrassing’ Shedeur Sanders made the Pro Bowl? (27:41) Eagles still looking for OC, Does Maye & Darnold making the Super Bowl impact Josh Allen? (40:49) Will Mike McCarthy bring back Aaron Rodgers? (47:44) Mahomes Mountain (01:09:15) Patriots credit pie Did the Bills get better by promoting Joe Brady? (01:24:05) ‘Not a given’ Lamar Jackson returns to Ravens (01:30:27) Danny’s Top Ten Most Successful Teams (01:54:17) What is the Steelers’ ceiling under Mike McCarthy? (02:03:55) What does reaching the Super Bowl mean for Sam Darnold? (02:12:18) Should Bill Belichick be a First-Ballot Hall of Famer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  11. Patriots beat Broncos, Seahawks beat Rams, Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as HC, Super Bowl LX preview

    JAN 27

    Patriots beat Broncos, Seahawks beat Rams, Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as HC, Super Bowl LX preview

    (0:00) Patriots beat Broncos, Seahawks beat Rams (31:58) Darnold outduels Stafford, Should Sean Payton have not gone for it on 4th down? (48:58) Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as HC (55:16) Brou grades Drake Maye’s playoff performance so far (01:14:05) Patriots deserve to be Super Bowl underdogs? (01:23:01) Will Matthew Stafford retire after this season? (01:29:22) Patriots win or Broncos loss a bigger story, Is Sam Darnold elite? (01:53:27) Seahawks vs. Patriots, Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy a good thing? (02:04:08) He Said We Said (02:11:56) Patriots ‘locked in’ ahead of Super Bowl LX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  12. 
Patriots vs. Broncos, Rams vs. Seahawks, Most to Gain & Lose, Upset Alert and Nick’s Picks

    JAN 24

    
Patriots vs. Broncos, Rams vs. Seahawks, Most to Gain & Lose, Upset Alert and Nick’s Picks

    (0:00) Patriots vs. Broncos, Rams vs. Seahawks, LeBron James out of L.A? (28:10) Most to Gain & Lose (44:37) Like Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as HC? (49:36) Upset Alert & Nick’s Tiers (01:11:26) Darnold vs. Stafford, Is a Patriots blowout on the board? (01:24:09) Bills meeting with Mike McDaniel for HC position (01:29:42) Parkins’ Picks, Can the Seahawks shutdown Stafford? (01:52:33) Bills and Josh Allen looking for next HC, Interview Phillip Rivers (02:00:30) Most Important Players: Conference Championship Edition (02:11:42) Patriots vs. Broncos smack talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  13. Ravens hire Jesse Minter as HC, Drake Maye’s mindset, Chiefs hire Eric Bieniemy, BUD List

    JAN 22

    Ravens hire Jesse Minter as HC, Drake Maye’s mindset, Chiefs hire Eric Bieniemy, BUD List

    (0:00) Drake Maye not worried about taking shots, MVP shortlist (27:13) Chiefs bring back Eric Bieniemy, Have the Bills worried Josh Allen?  (41:34) Big Ben suggests Mike McCarthy as HC for Steelers (47:16) BUD List (01:07:29) Can the Broncos win the Super Bowl? (01:24:44) Could Sam Darnold be elite if he leads the Seahawks to the Super Bowl? (01:29:59) Seahawks ‘all time great team’, Patriots blowout or Broncos upset?  (01:52:39) Frenemies (02:05:09) Ravens hire Jesse Minter as HC (02:12:16) Should Chargers feel optimistic with new coordinators? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  14. Bills fire Sean McDermott, Bo Nix out for season, Patriots beat Texans, Rams beat Bears

    JAN 20

    Bills fire Sean McDermott, Bo Nix out for season, Patriots beat Texans, Rams beat Bears

    (0:00) Broncos beat Bills, Did Caleb Williams impress despite the loss? (28:08) Patriots beat Texans, Can New England win the Super Bowl? (43:32) Seahawks beat 49ers, What went wrong for San Francisco? (48:45) Bills fire Sean McDermott, Should Josh Allen be blamed for the loss? (01:11:14) Seahawks Super Bowl favorites, Did the Rams impress? (01:22:23) How has Drake Maye performed in the playoffs so far? (01:28:49) Bears lose in ‘heartbreaker’, Right move to fire Sean McDermott? (01:53:17) Broncos have any chance without Bo Nix? (02:01:58) He Said We Said (02:11:05) Right move to fire Sean McDermott? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 23m
  15. Indiana beats Miami, Sam Darnold vs. Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Butler tears ACL, Mahomes Mountain

    JAN 20

    Indiana beats Miami, Sam Darnold vs. Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Butler tears ACL, Mahomes Mountain

    (0:00) Indiana beats Miami, Will the Bills regret firing Sean McDermott (27:24) Can Sam Darnold outduel Matthew Stafford? (41:09) Jimmy Butler tears ACL (47:39) Mahomes Mountain  (01:06:23) Eric Bieniemy back with Chiefs, Titans hire Robert Saleh (01:22:18) Bills or Ravens the better HC job? (01:29:03) Indiana wins title, Top 10 Impact Players (01:51:24) Will the Bears pick up where they left off? (02:01:34) Bills HC search, Will John Harbaugh turn things around for the Giants? (02:11:15) Who should the OC be for the Eagles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 23m
  16. Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham, Must-Win, Nick’s Tiers, Should the Ravens trade Lamar Jackson?

    JAN 21

    Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham, Must-Win, Nick’s Tiers, Should the Ravens trade Lamar Jackson?

    (0:00) Drake Maye ‘disrespected’ by Jarrett Stidham comparisons, Ravens trade Lamar Jackson? (27:09) Must Win for Conference Championship (42:33) Baker Mayfield comments on Kevin Stefanski’s hiring (48:40) Nick’s Tiers (01:07:50) Chargers hire Mike McDaniel as OC, Will Drake Maye struggle on the road? (01:23:09) Should Bills fans be worried after “hitting a playoff wall”? (01:30:50) Packed Stats, Rams vs. Seahawks “the real Super Bowl?”  (01:53:23) Can Stidham keep up with Maye? (02:04:28) How dysfunctional do the Bills look? (02:12:09) Does anyone have more at stake than Sean Payton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 25m
  17. 49ers beat Eagles, Bears beat Packers, Patriots beat Chargers, Bills beat Jaguars

    JAN 13

    49ers beat Eagles, Bears beat Packers, Patriots beat Chargers, Bills beat Jaguars

    (0:00) Eagles come up short vs. 49ers, Purdy the reason San Francisco won?  (28:16) Patriots beat Chargers, fair to blame Justin Herbert?  (45:15) Bills beat Jaguars, Buffalo put the AFC on notice? (50:41) Bears comeback or Packers collapse, 49ers deserve to beat Eagles? (01:10:12) Blame on Trevor for loss to Bills?  (01:23:02) Texans vs. Steelers preview (01:29:49) Bears pull off comeback, Perspective on Herbert changed? (01:53:42) Bills a threat, Why did the Eagles lose? (02:03:54) He Said, We Said (02:11:28) Can the Steelers upset the Texans?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  18. Mike Tomlin leaves Steelers, Eagles fire OC Kevin Patullo, Texans beat Steelers, Mahomes Mountain

    JAN 13

    Mike Tomlin leaves Steelers, Eagles fire OC Kevin Patullo, Texans beat Steelers, Mahomes Mountain

    (0:00) Mike Tomlin steps down from Steelers HC position  (28:15) Surprised Aaron Rodgers performed poorly vs. Texans? (40:04) Should that have been Aaron Rodgers’ last game? (48:24) Mahomes Mountain (01:07:53) What does Mike Tomlin stepping down mean for the Steelers? (01:22:54) How will Aaron Rodgers be remembered if he retires? (01:30:25) Danny’s Top Playoff Teams, Mike Tomlin leaves Steelers (01:53:23) Where will Mike Tomlin go? (02:05:41) Eagles fire OC Kevin Patullo (02:12:37) Could Mike Tomlin stay in the AFC North? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 24m
  19. Divisional Round preview, Most to Gain & Lose, Mahomes comeback, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks

    JAN 17

    Divisional Round preview, Most to Gain & Lose, Mahomes comeback, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks

    (0:00) Wildes GUARANTEES Patriots beat Texans, Will Mahomes come back Week 1? (25:57) Most To Gain & Lose (42:45) Bears vs. Rams preview, Trust Caleb or Stafford more in the 4th quarter? (48:16) Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks (01:10:37) Will Matthew Stafford outplay Drake Maye? (01:23:24) Purdy or Darnold have more to gain?  (01:27:27) Parkins’ Picks, What would a loss mean for Josh Allen? (01:49:24) How confident should the 49ers be? (01:57:10) Most Impactful Players: Divisional Round Edition (02:08:53) Patrick Mahomes’ comeback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m
  20. Steelers beat Ravens, Myles Garrett breaks sack record, Time to move on from John Harbaugh?

    JAN 6

    Steelers beat Ravens, Myles Garrett breaks sack record, Time to move on from John Harbaugh?

    (0:00) Steelers beat Ravens, Clinch AFC North, Surprised Baltimore fell short? (26:42) Aaron Rodgers dominates, Can the Steelers make a run? (39:30) What does the Browns firing Kevin Stefanski mean for Shedeur Sanders?  (46:40) Lamar Jackson’s future, Should John Harbaugh and Ravens split? (01:10:37) Myles Garrett breaks sack record (01:22:30) Seahawks beat 49ers, More of a statement for Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold? (01:28:53) Bears swept by Lions, Steelers have a shot in wide-open AFC? (01:51:40) 49ers lose to Seahawks, Were the Steelers vindicated? (02:02:01) He Said, We Said (02:10:30) Is Myles Garrett the best defensive player ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 23m
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