Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

The Game Over guys are separated by 3000 miles today, but that didn’t stop them from talking about LeBron’s return to Cleveland (8:11), sparking a trip down memory lane as well as a look toward what lies ahead. Today’s Five Minute Max (40:34) asks and answers the question: Is the NFL a coach or QB League? After that, it’s another master class from Rich, this time on the signature shoe business (51:05). The fellas wrap up with some quick thoughts on the Browns QB-coach relationship, Jaylon Tyson’s postgame interruption, and a whole lot more!

Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, Jomi Adeniran

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After a brief appreciation for the freshmen of college basketball, the guys dive straight into the latest news around Giannis Antetokounmpo (7:43), as well as the NFL coaching carousel (24:06), which involves both of their favorite teams! Speaking of coaches, today’s edition of Five-Minute Max (33:20) has to do with yesterday’s Bill Belichick news, but maybe not how you think. Plus, after what transpired at Clemson, Rich wants to talk the state of the agent business (45:01), including why 'Jerry Maguire' actually hurt that business! Be sure to stick around for the fellas' favorite Eddie Murphy moments and a whole lot more!

Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jomi Adeniran, Alysha Tsuji, and Keith Fujimoto

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After a tribute to Derrick Rose in the open, the fellas react to the AFC and NFC championship games (8:11): Sam Darnold finally did it, Drake Maye came up clutch, and Sean Payton made his big decision. Next, Rich talks Media Mayhem (22:35): Truth vs. Trolling in the current state of sports media. Then, he gets out of the way for Max’s big topic of the day, which is his experience over the weekend at the inaugural Zuffa Boxing event, as well as sitting cageside at UFC 324 (36:55). Finally, the guys take on the problem with players voting in the All-Star Game, more Wemby talk, and Dabo Swinney had a BAR!

Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran

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The show starts with Max and Rich not together for the first time! Where are they?? The guys give more of their thoughts on this week’s story about the Buss family (5:19), after a few days to really digest it. Rich also found himself in the news this week concerning Anthony Davis, but he tells you why you shouldn’t listen to all that (16:59). Then, they gotta move on cause it’s conference championship weekend (31:08)! Max antagonizes Pats fans, while also setting the stage for what could be a classic between the Rams and Seahawks. Rich’s big topic today (44:00) is what it takes to be the “Face of the League.” The show closes out with some picks for the weekend, Max’s excitement for boxing’s future, and a whole lot more.

Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji

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After a quick travel talk, Rich wants to start today with the “Truth About the Youth” (6:17), and discuss what’s going on with youth sports in America. Max wants to know whether this relates at all to the Jonathan Kuminga situation, especially in light of GM Mike Dunleavy’s latest comments. Next, how do the guys feel about MLB possibly implementing a salary cap in baseball (32:13), and why is Max’s reaction to the College Football Playoff like his “fourth favorite song” (44:23)? All that plus what’s happening with the QB at Duke, this latest story about the Buss family (53:19), and a whole lot more!

Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: Jesse Aron, Trevor Rabone, and Devon Baroldi

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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