Welcome to Ringer Tailgate—the college football show where sharp analysis, wild banter, and just the right amount of chaos collide. Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and Tate Frazier are your sideline squad for SEC showdowns, Big Ten brawls, West Coast weirdness, and everything in between. It’s your ultimate CFB hangout: smarter than your average fan forum, but way more fun than your coach’s press conference. New episodes drop every Wednesday, and you can catch the crew live on YouTube every Saturday evening throughout the season.
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Latest episodes
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CFB Week 2 Live Reactions: Ohio State–Texas, a Top-Five Matchup
#12 trending · Sports
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the Ohio State–Texas game. The guys react to the early college football action as well.
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van
Sep 13 1 h 47 min
Texas Hosting No.1 Ohio State, and Could LSU Join the Monster League Soon?
Tate, Joel, and Van are previewing the biggest games of Week 2, and Big Van on Campus returns with an epic list.
(0:00) Intro
(03:32) One big reaction
(08:58) One big
Sep 9 1 h 45 min
Tailgate Live Is Back! We're Reacting to Week 1
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the Clemson-LSU game. The guys react to the early college football action as well.
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lath
Sep 6 1 h 38 min
Cam Newton Becomes a Tailgater, and the Guys Are Ready for Week 1
Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Cam Newton to discuss his legendary college career. Then the guys react to UNC's upset victory over TCU.
(0:00) Intro
(05:49) Insta-Ga
Sep 2 2 h 18 min
Todd McShay Joins, and Week Zero Has Arrived
Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Todd McShay to discuss the biggest headlines heading into the college football season. Then the guys give their Week Zero predictions
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Aug 26 2 h 28 min
Reacting to the AP Top 25 and Predicting Conference Winners
Tate, Van, and Joel discuss Clemson being left out of the AP Top 25 and why Oregon is not number one. Plus, the guys pick their conference winners (including the Pac-12).
Aug 19 2 h 07 min
The Freaks List Is Released, Best Week of the CFB Season, and Purdue's Comments
Tate, Van, and Joel gear up as they break down The Athletic's annual "Freaks List" and then give their thoughts on which week of the CFB season will be the best
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Aug 12 1 h 50 min
Coaches Poll Top 25 Reactions, Splashiest New Coaches, and the Protect College Sports Act
Tate, Van, and Joel are closer than ever to the start of the 2026 CFB season
(00:00) Intro
(13:33) ALS challenge
(22:35) Coaches Poll Top 25 reactions
(42:31) New coa
Aug 5 2 h 07 min
A Very Special Listener “Tailbag” Episode
Tate, Van, and Joel crack open the "Tailbag" (mailbag) to answer your most pressing college football questions.
(05:37) Ultimate tailgate venues
(12:11) CFB super leagu
Jul 29 1 h 04 min
Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Rankings, and Is the SEC Leaving the NCAA?
Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines as the college football offseason heads into the homestretch.
(0:00) Intro
(02:46) ALS challenge
(29:34) Coaches on the
Jul 22 1 h 35 min
Best CFB Players by Jersey Number. Plus, College Fantasy Football?!
Tate, Joel, and Van take a break from the fútbol to talk through college football’s biggest story lines.
(0:00) Intro
(19:28) “Ho sh-t” or “no sh-t”?
(48:42) Best play
Jul 15 1 h 35 min
Manning Passing Academy Buzz, 'EA Sports CFB 27' Ratings, and the Return of the Pac-12
A week closer to the college season, Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines of the week before taking a holiday break.
(0:00) Intro(15:45) Manning Passing Academ
Jul 1 1 h 56 min
NBA Draft Reactions, Hallmark Movies, and the Life and Times of Ben Carson
It’s the offseason (and a slower news week). The fellas hit on a variety of topics, so buckle up.
(0:00) Intro
(4:31) NBA draft reactions
(23:00) Eva Longoria and Hall
Tate, Joel, and Van discuss Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft before welcoming his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, to help break down the developments.
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Jun 17 2 h 09 min
The Brendan Sorsby Decision and Sports Gambling, With Jay Bilas
Tate, Joel, and Van welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to help break down what the Brendan Sorsby decision means for college athletics.
(0:00) Intro(02:44) Did Sinbad invent "rais
Jun 10 1 h 58 min
EA Sports 'CFB 27' Cover and HOF Ballots. Plus, Is the Sport in Danger?
Tate, Joel, and Van start the countdown to the college football season.
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) NBA Finals favorites
(20:57) EA’s 'College Football 27' cover
(27:30) Curt
Jun 4 1 h 40 min
Very Early CFP Predictions, Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility, and Coach O’s LSU Return
Tate, Joel, and Van check in on some of the top headlines at this point in the college football offseason.
(0:00) Intro
(6:05) Way-too-early CFP predictions
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May 27 1 h 11 min
CFP Is Looking to Expand, and Joel Defends His Performance
Tate, Joel, and Van are back to their normal programming to discuss the latest news around college football. Expansion seems to be looming, but what good does that do for
May 20 1 h 42 min
The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney
Tate, Joel, and Van had full access at the Rose Bowl, where they caught up with Pac-12 legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Then they headed west to UCLA to catch up with Bob Ches
May 13 46 min
Did the UCLA Spring Game Convince Joel to Move West? Plus, Trinidad Chambliss Considered LSU
Tate, Joel, and Van are back together in Los Angeles.
(0:00) Intro(03:15) One Big Reaction(15:22) UNC vs. Duke(21:10) Story of the Week(32:19) Top Five Headlines
Hosts:
May 6 1 h 14 min
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Where Ringer Tailgate ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 14, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Ringer Tailgate may be the funniest and most entertaining podcast currently airing. I’ve been listening to Van Lathan on Bill Simmons’ podcasts for years. Van takes his entertaining takes to the next level on Ringer Tailgate with Tate Frazier and Joel Anderson.
The magic of this show is the chemistry. These guys rag on each other like they’re just hanging out while watching a game. Most episodes I LOL and usually it’s when they’re not even talking about football. With Van they have quick witted Tate and Joel.
I don’t know what to say about Joel. I don’t know if his on air persona is a gimmick or if he’s really that quirky. It’s indescribable but often carries the show because Tate and Van always call him on it. One recurring example is Joel mispronouncing Tulane. Joel can give as good as he gets, however, rubbing it in that he’s the only credentialed journalist on the show and making fun of Van’s relationship with Simmons. These guys are funnier than any combination of guests with Simmons. College football season may be over but this podcast will stay at the top of my rotation for the sheer entertainment value.
PhilWThomas · Feb 2026
I am obsessed with this podcast-I look forward to every episode. Come for the sports talk, stay for the hilarity. I legit spit out my water during the 227 story. YOU KNOW I’M A G.
Dgezcss · Jan 2026
This has been my favorite new podcast of the year but the audio quality is making it nearly unlistenable. Tare’s mic is way too loud but Van and Joel sound like they are in the depths of a large cave. The discrepancy is such that I can’t turn it up enough to hear them without blasting my ears when Tate talks. Please adjust the audio!
NatsandCats · Jan 2026
I LOVE these guys! Whether they are talking about college football news, LSU (which Van will for sure), TCU (which Joel will for sure), or who created “raising the roof” (I’m on Team Joel) it will always be a great hang podcast!
Tate is a great host to keep things on track and still slipping in a funny quip or burn.
Let the WILD rumpus start!! · Dec 2025
I really enjoy listening to all three of these guys in other Ringer pods. BUT, all three of them seem to be incapable of turning their TCU, LSU and ACC fandom off when they do this pod. So unless you’re a fan of LSU or TCU or an ACC school, it’s really a waste of time to listen to the 90-120 minute episodes that have an inordinate amount of time committed to those subjects.
ThisNicknameisnotTaken14 · Aug 2026
The guys are good at bringing energy and knowledge. They get way off topic sometimes like all Ringer podcasts. The thing that gets me is that they have some of the most aggressive ads. Listening to the newest episode and by minute 4, there are two ad breaks and they are edited in a way that cuts the hosts off almost mid-sentence. Some podcasts open with an ad and then within 2 minutes, another stupid ad. It is an immediate buzzkill every time.
SlickRickTickle · Oct 2025
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