Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

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Warren Moon, Doug Williams, and Shack Harris Join the Show | Game Over Apr 16, 2026

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First, Max and Rich recap the first two NBA play-in games before previewing tonight’s slate (6:58). Then, three legendary former NFL quarterbacks join the show (33:07). Game Over hosts Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon, Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams, and groundbreaking quarterback James “Shack” Harris. The trio go down memory lane in their incredible careers, and discuss the trials and tribulations of being a Black quarterback in professional football (1:11:57).

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Guests: Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Shack Harris

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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NBA Playoff Time, Rory Wins the Masters, and Doc Out in Milwaukee | Game Over Apr 13, 2026

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The NBA regular season has come to an end. Max and Rich break down the playoff series they’re most interested in and the most dangerous play-in teams (7:07). Rich is back from Augusta and recaps his Masters experience (38:54). Doc Rivers is out in Milwaukee. Will this have an effect on Doc's coaching legacy, and what does the future hold for both Giannis and the Bucks (49:33)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

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Giannis Leaving Milwaukee, Michael Malone in Chapel Hill, and Are Low Tops Causing Too Many Injuries? | Game Over Apr 08, 2026

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Max and Rich get into the Giannis fiasco in Milwaukee (7:25). Then, they discuss the impact that Michael Malone will bring to UNC (26:03). Today’s Five-Minute Max makes the case for Cooper Flagg being the NBA Rookie of the Year (36:05). And we close out the show with some fiery emails (1:01:40). Catch you guys next week, taking a long weekend off!

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

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Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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March Madness Crowns a Champion, and More | Game Over Apr 07, 2026

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March Madness concludes as Rich and Max give their takes on the national championship game (5:56). They share where this Michigan team stands amongst the greatest college teams of all time. And now with Luka and Austin Reaves injured, is the Lakers' season officially over (24:10)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Chris Thomas, and Kevin Cureghian

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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Luka Injured. Plus: Is Memphis a Desirable NBA City? And Has College Hoops Lost its Swag? | Game Over Apr 03, 2026

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Rich and Max get into the Lakers' blowout loss to the Thunder and what losing Luka means to their playoff run (12:33). Rich dives into his Get Rich Quick (30:15) before they talk Kirk Cousins's move to Las Vegas (38:52). Is Memphis a desirable NBA city to play in (42:16)? Today’s Five-Minute Max delves into the Yankees pitching (58:20). And does college basketball still have swag (1:03:58)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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Lakers Are Rolling, Shaky Ground in Philly, and Some Hot Takes From NBA Legends | Game Over Apr 01, 2026

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Max and Rich start the show with Luka leading the Lakers to a dominant win over the Cavs (8:14), before getting to the impact of Tiger Woods's DUI (15:18). Today’s Five-Minute Max dives into the dynamics in Philly with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles (21:23). Then they talk about ‘sourced’ articles in Get Rich Quick (48:13). They close by responding to some hot takes from Robert Parish and John Starks (53:08).

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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The Madness Was Madness! Plus, Barry Bonds’s Case and Foul Baiting in the NBA. Mar 30, 2026

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We start a new week of Game Over, and Max and Rich are still catching their breath from an instant classic between UConn and Duke (4:24). Which team in the Final Four will win the title? Today’s Five-Minute Max gets into the case against Barry Bonds. Max thinks he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but should he be up there with baseball’s greatest hitters (23:18)? Rich wonders whether the “wow factor” is gone in today’s generation in Monday’s Get Rich Quick (29:17). Then, they dive into the foul-baiting dilemma in the NBA and whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets a bad rap for making great plays (38:52). All this, plus your emails and a conversation about Michael Jordan saying that there should be no GOAT debate (58:03).

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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The Madness Continues, Hornets Heating Up, and Aaron Judge’s Golden Sombrero Mar 27, 2026

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We wrap up another week of Game Over by starting with the Arizona WIldcats (10:49). After shutting down Darius Acuff Jr. and Arkansas, are the Cats winning it all? Rich and Max give their lists of the most memorable backcourts in NCAA history. The Charlotte Hornets are heating up—do they have what it takes to make a run (29:40)? And, after Max picked Aaron Judge to go deep on opening night, he wound up going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts (45:39). Max breaks down the different levels of clutch, and why Judge needs to climb out of the bottom tier. All of this and, as always, another round of viewer emails.

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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NBA Expansion, Best Players in Basketball, and MLB Opening Day! Mar 25, 2026

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Max and Rich show up in their New York Yankees gear to celebrate MLB Opening Day, but we start today’s show in the NBA (11:08). The Board of Governors has approved potential expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. Which team would Max and Rich rather own if they had a stake? Then, Nikola Jokic went off for a triple-double and the game-winner against the Suns, but is Wemby taking the mantle of best player in basketball from him (30:54)? Max’s lists of the best players in the history of basketball is sure to draw conversation. Rich tells us why perspective is important in life. Then, it’s Opening Day for MLB as the Yankees and Giants get things underway (54:18). Why does Max think the Yankees might be the best team in baseball this year?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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Is Men’s College Basketball Back? Lakers Buying In, and JSN Gets the Bag. Mar 23, 2026

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Max and Rich are back from their train ride to watch March Madness in San Diego, and we get their thoughts on if NIL is bringing men’s college basketball back (6:10). Does it have a ripple effect on the NBA’s product and future expansion? The Lakers are rolling; would we have seen this months ago if the entire squad was healthy throughout the year (34:14)? Also, Jaxon Smith-Njigba becomes the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history (52:48)! How does the market reset as the years go by? Rich gives his take on how those negotiations go from the representation side. All this, plus another round of viewer emails!

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jonathan Frias

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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