Rosters to Rings Podcast
Rosters to Rings Podcast
Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports. Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with…Social links:
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Best Interviews of 2025 Part 2
Our Best Of series continues with Scott Servais sharing how he builds clubhouse culture, Bill Barnwell on the evolution of analytics in the NFL, Greg Maddux gives a scouting report on fellow Hall of Famers, Jason Garrett’s unforgettable Michael Irvin story, Derek Shelton’s MLB game-day routine, Jon…
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No Cap and All Pressure With Arkansas GM Remy Cofield
Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough welcome Remy Cofield, GM of Arkansas University, for a behind-the-scenes look at the business of building winning teams. Remy shares NBA lessons learned with the Boston Celtics from his origin story and getting hired by Danny Ainge, to currently navigating NIL, trans…
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Suitcases and Signing Bonuses
Thad and Ryan open the show by pulling back the curtain on what this time of year really looks like for an MLB front office — from talent evaluation and contract negotiations to honestly assessing where your team stands. Then Ryan dives into the NBA trade deadline, breaking down potential buyers a…
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Whispers To Wins With Coach John DeFilippo
Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough sit down with Super Bowl–winning coach John DeFilippo for a deep dive into quarterback development, leadership inside an NFL building, and how elite offenses are really built. From coaching Carson Wentz during his MVP-caliber run to the pressures of coordinating in th…
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Thunder Keep Rollin' and Kiffin Keeps Trollin'
Thad and Ryan are joined by Tom Telesco to break down OKC’s dominance and why the Pistons are finally showing signs of a turnaround. The guys discuss patience, roster construction, and the mental toughness required to rebuild across the three major sports. Then they dive into Lane Kiffin shaking u…
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The Best Interviews of 2025
A Thanksgiving rewind of our favorite 2025 interviews: Greg Anthony and AJ Hinch on player trades, Torii Hunter and PJ Tucker on their unique paths to the pros, Jeff Berry on negotiating big deals, Rick Hahn and Michael Young on team-first leadership, and Jeff Passan and Jeff “Skin” Wade on how the…
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Sho-Time to Showtime: MLB’s MVPs and the NBA’s Early MVP Favorites
Thad and Ryan break down the MLB MVP race featuring Ohtani and Judge, then turn their attention to early NBA MVP predictions for the season ahead.
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Mavericks Pull the Plug and Giants Pull the Rug
Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough are joined by Tom Telesco to unpack a wild time in sports — from Nico Harrison’s firing in Dallas to Brian Daboll’s ousting in New York. They debate the risks and rewards of NFL trade deadline deals, break down the MLB gambling scandal shaking the sport, and explain h…
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Yamamoto Haunts the Jays and What Ja Hell in Memphis?
Thad and Ryan react to the instant-classic World Series and why this one will stick with fans for years. They break down Yamamoto’s brilliance, Dave Roberts’ best decisions, and the uphill road for the Blue Jays to get back. Then, the guys turn to the NBA, tackling Ja Morant’s suspension, trade val…
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Cheesesteaks to Cheeseheads - Building Winners with Matt Klentak
Former Phillies GM and current Brewers advisor Matt Klentak joins Thad and Ryan for a wide-ranging conversation about life in baseball’s front offices. From the challenges of leading in Philadelphia’s fiery sports market to the Brewers’ small-market success story, Matt shares insights on leadership…
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