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**Ringer Tailgate**

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.

Latest Episodes:

The B1G’s Dominance, Ladies for Mendoza, and Duke Sues Mensah Jan 22, 2026

Show notes

With the national championship officially behind us, Tate, Joel, and Van sit down for a quick look back (and ahead).

(0:00) Intro

(3:26) One Final Reaction: The Big Ten's success

(27:46) One Big Question: Best under-discussed story line

(37:19) Ladies for Fernando Mendoza

(56:35) Duke suing Darian Mensah

(1:08:10) Big Van on Campus

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFP National Championship Live Reactions Jan 20, 2026

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Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP National Championship.

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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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National Championship Preview: Which Team Winning Is Best for the Sport? Jan 14, 2026

Show notes

The CFP national championship game has been set, and Tate, Joel, and Van are here to dive into the matchup.

(0:00) Intro

(2:34) Championship game plans

(8:14) One Big Prediction

(17:30) IU vs. Miami: Who has proved themselves more?

(21:59) Joel’s top QBs

(31:52) Which team winning would be better for the sport?

(37:46) Experts implying cheating

(57:31) One thing to watch

(1:01:31) Coaching matchup

(1:07:04 ) Big Van on Campus

(1:19:23) The Great Lake tangent

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFP Semifinals Live Reactions Jan 10, 2026

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Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP semifinals.

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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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Which Team Winning CFP Is the Best Story Line? Plus, Transfer Portal Talk. Jan 08, 2026

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The College Football Playoff semifinals are here, so Tate, Joel, and Van are here to break it all down before digging into the transfer portal.

(0:00) Intro
(01:38) CFP semifinal predictions
(25:14) Which winner would be the best story line?
(33:24) Oregon vs. Indiana preview
(52:47) Joel’s 'Real World' stories
(01:04:00) Brendan Sorsby to Texas Tech
(01:21:25) Where’s Dylan Raiola going?
(01:33:08) Big Van on Campus
(01:44:00) Billy’s parting shots

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFP Quarterfinals Live Reactions Jan 02, 2026

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Join Tate, Van, and Joel LIVE REACTIONS to the CFP Quarterfinals The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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CFP Quarterfinals Preview: Will Indiana Remind Everyone Who's Number One? Does Texas Tech Have a Chance Against Oregon? Dec 30, 2025

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Tate, Joel, and Van break down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, taking a close look at each game. They get into whether the underdogs may actually have the edge when the postseason kicks off before turning their attention to Michigan to debate the Wolverines’ choice of new head coach and whether questions still remain about the program’s direction. Then they talk this week’s Overreaction of the Week as they tackle the growing chatter around the USC–Notre Dame rivalry potentially coming to a halt and whether the concern is justified or completely overblown.

(0:00) Intro
(04:26) One Big Prediction
(31:55) Conference Bowl Records
(42:50) One Big Question
(54:53) Overreaction of the Week
(01:12:54) Favorite CFP Matchups

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Best Remaining Bowl Games and TJ Finley Drops by for Big Van on Campus Dec 24, 2025

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Tate, Joel, and Van break down Texas A&M’s season from top to bottom before debating the best remaining bowl games to watch. The show wraps up with a special appearance from TJ Finley, who joins the guys to talk about his journey and longevity in college football.

(0:00) Intro
(10:21) One Big Reaction
(31:31) Favorite remaining bowl games
(45:58) Big Van on Campus with TJ Finley

(01:26:20) Parting thoughts

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and TJ Finley

Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias

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CFB Round 1 LIVE REACTIONS | Ringer Tailgate Dec 21, 2025

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Join Tate, Van, and Joel LIVE REACTIONS to Round 1 of College Football! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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Playoff Predictions, Heisman Reactions, and Rejected From the National Championship Game Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van gear up for the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

(0:00) Intro

(02:22) One Big Prediction

(21:42) Rejected for the national championship game

(34:20) Heisman reactions: Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia

(43:23) Why does CFB hate Cinderellas?

(55:25) Favorite Round 1 matchup

(01:03:37) Guess the story lines

(01:11:12) Big Van on Campus