The Ringer NBA Show

Howard Beck is not truly a real one. Howard always created an instant awkwardness when he would make guest appearances on the show. Now as a permanent cohost, Howard brings a chaperone vibe to the show and generally disrupts the chemistry of what used to be a stellar basketball podcast. Why Howard Beck was shoe-horned into this podcast, which was finding its footing, I’ll never know. Hearing Howard “cut loose” and drop unnecessary f-bombs, while clearly missing what the heart of the show is about, is cringeworthy and borderline insulting. Also, we’re not buying into the Howard “M.F.” Beck gimmick either. It’s patronizing at best and Howard is too smart not to see that’s it’s a mercy invite to the bbq.

Group chat is great. The dynamic/chemistry between those three is in a great place. I want to enjoy Real ones but Logan is just no good... Raja is solid. It pains me to say this but when he was gone for pat leave the show was so much better with Raja and Howard Beck. Been a listener since the Ringer started. RIP Tjarks miss your insights and the enthusiastic/joyful curiosity you approached the game with. Will not be forgotten 💔

Sadly stopped listening to group chat-used to be a favorite. Wos and Seerat, I’m sure you are great people and know your BB, but your voices are not radio/podcast quality-especially for the Ringer. It’s just too hard to listen to the “likes” and unprofessional comments made. Have to make a point more succinctly and move on- let others talk more. At best Seerat and Wos are 6th man/woman- come off the bench for an occasional (well thought out) insight and play a background role. The rest of the guys are great. Love “Real Ones”, but liked more when Logan was gone.

Great chat about raising a professional athlete. Please ask Raja what it means to raise a child to become a pro. Howard has made this show great. Thanks, guys!