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Chasing Rings
by Guru
Chasing Rings is a football-focused podcast covering the game from college to the NFL. We dive into the stories, struggles, triumphs, and controversies that make football more than just a game. Each episode delivers real conversation, bold opinions, and in-depth insight into the players, teams, coaches, and decisions shaping the game. From breaking down game-changing plays and coaching moves to debating rankings, rivalries, playoff races, championships, and legacies, Chasing Rings is all about the pursuit of greatness and the ultimate prize: the ring! Whether you're following the chase for a spot in the College Football Playoff or the teams battling for their shot at the Lombardi Trophy, Guru, Big Dude, and G keep you connected to the game and its biggest storylines...all year long. Because in the end…the journey is the thing. The result is the ring You can catch us on all major streaming platforms.
Episodes
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Are The Raiders for Real?
RECORDED on Tuesday, September 29th: Week 3 is in the books. From questionable officiating and calls to the biggest winners and losers of the week, Guru, Big Dude, and G break down the week. Are the Las Vegas Raiders for real, or is their hot start fool’s gold? And after another rough…
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Kiffin Chapter Closed
RECORDED on Tuesday, September 22nd: The Road to the CFP is back with a look at another wild week of college football. The guys break down last week’s biggest storylines, including Lane Kiffin’s unsuccessful return to Oxford and the chaos in Nashville as NC State hands Vanderbilt an early…
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NFL Missing the Mark on Backup QBs
Recorded on Wednesday, September 23rd: The NFL Ring Report is back with a look at the biggest stories shaping the league during Week 2. With two major QB injuries taking place, the crew evaluates the importance of the backup QB position and whether or not it should be a bigger priority for teams....
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NFL Ring Report: Week 1 Fallout & The Week 2 Chase
Recorded Wednesday, September 16th: NFL Week 1 is in the books, and the chase is on! Unfortunately, G wasn't able to join the fun due to technical difficulties, but Guru and Big Dude held it down in has absence, breaking down the biggest games, surprises, storylines, and takeaways from around the...
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LSU & Kiffin Send a Message, The Bail Mary, & Buckle Up for NFL Opening Week!
RECORDED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH: The crew breaks down the biggest storylines from Week 1 of college football on the "Road to the CFP", including Colorado–Georgia Tech, Clemson–LSU, Louisville–Ole Miss, and SMU–Florida State, and the dreaded Bail Mary in Ann Arbor. Then the guys looking ahead…
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK! Week Zero Recap & Week One Preview
RECORDED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st: College football Week 0 is in the books and the road to the College Football Playoff has officially begun! The “Road to the CFP” segment breaks down everything that mattered from the opening weekend, including the surprises, statement wins, close calls, and...
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The Division Chase: The NFC South & NFC West 2026 Previews & College Football Week Zero Predictions
Recorded on Thursday, August 27th: We wrap up the The Division Chase as we head south and west! 🔥 NFC SOUTH: Is this still the Philadelphia Eagles' division to lose - wait, wrong neighborhood. 😎 The Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all looking...
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The Division Chase: NFC East & NFC North 2026 Previews
Recorded on Wednesday, August 26th: Two of the NFC’s toughest divisions take center stage on this episode! The NFC East and NFC North are loaded with storylines, contenders, questions and championship aspirations as we break down all eight teams heading into the 2026 NFL season. 🔥 NFC EAST: Can...
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The Division Chase: AFC South & AFC West 2026 Previews
In this episode of Chasing Rings, we head south and west to break down eight more AFC teams competing for two division championships - the AFC South and AFC West. Can the Kansas City Chiefs regain control in the AFC West or are the Denver Broncos in line to take the reigns and take care of...
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The Division Chase: AFC East & AFC North 2026 Previews
In this episode of Chasing Rings, we begin our Division Chase Series as we break down two of the AFC’s most competitive divisions - the AFC East and AFC North. We examine the outlook for all eight teams, as we move closer to the start of the 2026 NFL season. 🔥 AFC EAST: Buffalo Bills • Miami...
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Is This The Fix For The College Football Playoffs?
Recorded on Tuesday, August 11th: The College Football Playoff has expanded to 12 teams, but is it enough? On this episode, Guru and Big Dude sit back while G unveils his complete vision for the future of the college football playoff system. His proposal goes far beyond simply expanding the...
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The Road to the CFP (Part 2): The 2026 College Football Preview
Recorded on Thursday, August 6th (Part 2): After weeks of breaking down conference media days and previewing the major conferences, the Chasing Rings crew wraps its college football offseason preview with its biggest show of the season thus far. With just a few weeks left before the opening…
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The Road to the CFP (Part 1): The 2026 College Football Preview
Recorded on Thursday, August 6th (PART 1): After weeks of breaking down conference media days and previewing the major conferences, the Chasing Rings crew wraps its college football offseason preview with its biggest show of the season thus far. With just a few weeks left before the opening…
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Big Ten College Football Preview: Are They The New Standard?
Recorded on Thursday, July 30th: Breathe...exhale! The guys go above and beyond...and a little off the rails...on this extended episode. The road to the College Football Playoff begins in the Big Ten. With conference media days complete, the crew breaks down the big storylines, the championship...
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"16 Teams, One Trophy: SEC Media Days"
The SEC's four-day roadshow landed in Tampa, Florida for the first time ever, and the guys break down everything that mattered — from talk of a break from the NCAA, to six new head coaches, to a nine-game conference schedule debuting in 2026, to a conference still chasing its first national title...
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"The Pac-12 Returns... And So Does the NFL Top QBs Debate"
Recorded on Tuesday, July 21st: The Pac-12 is not holding college football media days, so the crew steps in to break down the conference's stunning return to the field. From a two-team "Pac-2" to a fresh eight-team lineup, the guys cover how the league clawed its way back, then discuss their...
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"ACC Football Kickoff & Conference Preview"
Recorded on Thursday, July 16th: The ACC Football Kickoff is underway in Charlotte, NC, and the crew breaks down everything from Day 1 and Day 2. Commissioner Jim Phillips delivers a State of the Conference address touting record revenue and viewership. Then it's on to the programs: Miami's QB...
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"Who's Next? College Football Breakouts & NFL Rookies to Watch"
Recorded on Tuesday, July 14th: The next generation is here - from elite college stars to NFL rookies. First up, the crew discusses their breakout college football players poised to become household names by season's end. Then the conversation turns to NFL rookies already turning heads in rookie...
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"Big 12 Conference College Football Preview"
Recorded on Thursday, July 9th: The crew breaks down everything that went down at the 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas. From Texas Tech's title defense (and the QB shakeup after the Brendan Sorsby saga) to the four new head coaches making their conference debuts, the guys cover…
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"NIL Uncovered: The Real Talk on NIL"
We're baaaaaack! Season 2 of Chasing Rings kicks off with a deep dive into one of the hottest topics in college sports today: Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The guys sit down with Ashley Smith, Founder of AGSports and a nationally trusted NIL strategist, to break down what NIL really means for...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 19: NBA Shakeups & World Cup Momentum: Team USA Is Still Dancing
On this final episode of Chasing Rings Overtime, we break down the latest blockbuster NBA trades and free agency signings, with the biggest story right now being the Jaylen Brown trade. Then we shift our focus to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Team USA continues its impressive tournament run and...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 18: LeBron's Free Agency, Lake Show Trouble, & The World Cup
The NBA offseason is already delivering plenty of drama. The guys dive into LeBron James' free agency and discuss the Lake Show fallout. Then they briefly shift to the global stage as the FIFA World Cup continues to captivate fans across the United States. Beyond the action on the pitch, we…
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 17: From Championship Glory to Supplemental Draft
On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME...one story is about reaching the mountaintop. The other is about walking away from the fight. We begin by putting a bow on the the New York Knicks capturing their first championship in more than five decades, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five…
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 16: Miracle at The Garden
The impossible happened at Madison Square Garden. One team made history. The other may be haunted by it forever. Down 29 points and staring at a crushing finals loss, the New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA finals history, stunning the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and moving…
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 15: The Sorsby Effect
On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME...the ruling is in and the fallout may be just beginning. After a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction restoring his eligibility for the 2026 season, the debate surrounding gambling, player rights, and NCAA authority has reached a...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 14: Not So Fast, New York
On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME...what looked like a coronation has suddenly become a series. The New York Knicks stormed out to a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals and appeared to have one hand on the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Then the San Antonio Spurs punched back. Behind a dominant performance...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 13: NBA Finals, Knicks Strike First
On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME...the NBA Finals are underway, and the New York Knicks landed the opening blow. Behind a late-game surge led by Jalen Brunson, New York stole Game 1 from the San Antonio Spurs and grabbed early control of the series. We break down the biggest takeaways…
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 12: Saban on Capitol Hill
On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME...college sports may be approaching a crossroads. Following testimony from legendary coach Nick Saban before Congress, lawmakers are once again debating the future of NIL, revenue sharing, transfer rules, and athlete compensation through the proposed...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 11: NFL Shockwaves
On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME, the NFL offseason was turned upside down by two franchise-altering trades. The Philadelphia Eagles finally moved wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, while the Cleveland Browns shocked the football world by sending All-Pro pass rusher...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 10: Is A College Sports Super League Really Viable?
The ultimate power move in college sports history is actively being discussed at the highest levels. On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME, we examine the potential of the SEC breaking away from the NCAA and forming its own Super League. Georgia football coach, Kirby Smart, explicitly…
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 9: The Bill That Could Change College Sports Forever
A new bipartisan college sports bill is aiming to strip away player freedom in the name of "restoring order." On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME, we discuss the controversial proposal, which includes: a maximum 5-year eligibility cap, limiting athletes to just one penalty-free transfer,...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 8: Unsportsmanlike Conduct & The Way Too Early Heisman Favorites
This episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME begins on the softball diamond, where Florida softball is catching serious backlash after a tense postgame handshake-line moment against Texas Tech Red Raiders softball. Add in Florida coach Tim Walton’s history of prior postgame controversy, including a...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 7: Cavs Headed to Cancun & Is OKC the NBA's New Villain?
On this episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME, the guys continue to discuss the drama that is the NBA playoffs. In the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers are officially headed to Cancun after being swept by the New York Knicks in stunning fashion. After overcoming a 22-deficit in the 4th quarter of Game 1...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 6: The Gambling Problem Nobody Wants to Admit
Sports gambling is now everywhere in college athletics. In this episode, the crew asks whether the people in charge are sending completely contradictory messages. We begin with a discussion of the University of Georgia men's basketball program reportedly receiving major financial support…
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 5: Legacies on the Line
We open with the NBA conference finals, where the Cleveland suddenly look shaky after collapsing against the New York, while out west San Antonio is battling turnover issues and mounting injury concerns despite another dominant showing from Wemby. And while OKC bounced back, they now have injury...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 4: Betting, Bans & Brendan Sorsby
College football may be heading toward another defining legal battle—and this one could reshape how the National Collegiate Athletic Association handles gambling, eligibility, and athlete accountability moving forward. Brendan Sorsby has filed an injunction seeking eligibility after allegations...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 3: Wemby's Warning Shot!
The NBA Conference Finals are officially underway and the opening statement came from Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs. In stealing Game 1 from OKC, Wemby delivered a playoff performance that has the basketball world asking a dangerous question: is the league already his? The crew breaks down what...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 2: 24-Team CFP & NFL International
College football’s postseason may be headed for another major shakeup, but not everyone is on the same page. The guys take a look at the growing debate around the future of the College Football Playoff. With conference commissioners pushing for a possible 24-team field, one of the sport’s biggest...
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Chasing Rings OVERTIME 1: Controversy in Detroit, What's Next for the Sixers?, & King James' Future
The NBA postseason is bringing drama everywhere. First, we dive into the controversial finish between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. Did officials miss a crucial foul call in the closing seconds and should a whistle have been blown in that moment? Then, we turn to the disappointing...
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NFL Draft: Post-Draft Analysis (Part 2)
This edition of Chasing Rings is Part 2 of our post-draft analysis, starting with the Las Vegas Raiders and wrapping up with the Washington Commanders. "Because the journey is the thing…the result is the ring." Host: WT 3 (Guru) / Co-Hosts: Gerald Martin (G), Stephen Davis (Big Dude)
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NFL Draft: Post Draft Analysis (Part 1)
On this edition of Chasing Rings, the crew begins its full NFL Draft breakdown with Part 1 of our post-draft analysis, reviewing the first 16 teams and grading how each franchise attacked one of the most important weekends of the offseason, starting with the Arizona Cardinals. From teams that…
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Road to the Draft: 2026 NFL Draft Coverage
On this special edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, the crew...along with some special guests...covered the 2026 NFL Draft. Listen to our discussion of the picks as they unfolded, our break down of team decisions, and our analysis of surprise selections. From blockbuster trades to…
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Road to the Draft: Diamonds in the Rough
On this edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, the crew delivers their final pre-draft episode by spotlighting sleeper prospects who could outperform expectations and become some of the biggest steals in this year’s class. From under-the-radar playmakers to overlooked prospects with starter...
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Road to the Draft: Top 5 Linebackers, Cornerbacks, & Safeties
On this edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, the crew turns its attention to the defensive side of the ball, breaking down their top 5 prospects at linebacker, cornerback, and safety. From instinctive linebackers who command the middle of the field to lockdown corners who erase receivers…
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Road to the Draft: Top 5 Prospects at OL, DL, and Edge
On this edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, the crew shifts to the trenches, breaking down their top 5 prospects along the offensive line, defensive line, and edge. From dominant protectors anchoring the offensive front to interior defensive linemen who collapse the pocket and shut down...
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Road to the Draft: Top 5 QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs
On this edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, we turn our focus to the future stars of the league, breaking down our top five prospects at the most game-changing skill positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. From elite arm talent under center to explosive...
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Road to the Draft: The AFC West
On this edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, we examine the AFC West, a division that saw a major shift in power this past season. The Denver Broncos took control of the division and emerged as the new team to beat, while the Los Angeles Chargers followed closely behind, securing a Wild...
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Road to the Draft: The AFC South
On this edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, we examine the AFC South, a division that continues to search for a true identity, with no clear powerhouse but plenty of opportunity for a team to take control. The Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Indianapolis Colts all find…
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Road to the Draft: The AFC North
This episode of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, finds the guys examining the AFC North, a division that once again came down to the wire. The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to eke out the division title in the final stretch of the season with a pivotal win over the Baltimore Ravens, but their...
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Road to the Draft: The AFC East (Recorded on March 24th)
On this edition of Chasing Rings: Road to the Draft, we examine the AFC East — a division that saw a dramatic shift in power at the top. The New England Patriots dethroned the Buffalo Bills as division champions and rode that momentum all the way to the Super Bowl, cementing one of the league’s...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Chasing Rings is a football-focused podcast covering the game from college to the NFL. We dive into the stories, struggles, triumphs, and controversies that make football more than just a game.
Each episode delivers real conversation, bold opinions, and in-depth insight into the players, teams, coaches, and decisions shaping the game. From breaking down game-changing plays and coaching moves to debating rankings, rivalries, playoff races, championships, and legacies, Chasing Rings is all about the pursuit of greatness and the ultimate prize: the ring!
Whether you're following the chase for a spot in the College Football Playoff or the teams battling for their shot at the Lombardi Trophy, Guru, Big Dude, and G keep you connected to the game and its biggest storylines...all year long.
Because in the end…the journey is the thing. The result is the ring
You can catch us on all major streaming platforms.
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