Posts by Chris Ryan
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Hollywood Prospectus Podcast: Mad Men, Game of Thrones, Nicki Minaj, and More
So much to talk about this week! Chris Ryan and I began by acting like Tywin Lannister’s trusty horse, dropping knowledge (or something) all over the happenings at King’s Landing on the finale of Game of Thrones (2:10). Then we tackled the crazy [REDACTED] of [REDACTED] on Mad Men (18:50). And can you believe that […]
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NBA Playoffs Playthrough: Celtics-Heat
By the power vested in me by the poltergeist of Dick Van Dyke, I declare that it’s Friday and it’s time for another one of Anthony Richardson’s CPU vs. CPU NBA Playoffs Playthroughs. This week, Anthony is taking on the contentious Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference Finals. One of the great advances Anthony has made in basketball […]
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Grantland Network Podcast: Chris Ryan, Robert Mays, and Rembert Browne
Today on the Triangle Podcast (affectionately know as Tripod around these parts) (and by these parts, I mean “my desk”), we focused on a crazy, fun, possibly conspiracy-riddled night in the NBA. First, Robert Mays — who contributes to our daily NBA playoffs round-up, The Shootaround — came by to talk about Rajon Rondo and […]
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NBA Draft Lottery YouTube Hall of Fame
The Horseshoe Works Still the best. The 1985 Patrick Ewing “fixed” Lottery. Dave DeBusschere’s reaction is absolutely priceless. Look at his face. That’s just pure … relief.
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Hollywood Prospectus Podcast: Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Prometheus, and More
The Hollywood Prospectus Podcast returns a day late, but never a dollar short, ready to tackle all the pressing questions from this past weekend’s explosive night of television. Such as: Could dudes really chop other dudes entirely in half like on Game of Thrones (1:45)? And does the fact that the show is an adaptation […]
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NBA Playoffs Playthrough: Spurs-Thunder
It’s Friday, which means two things: You’re killing it with your casual attire and it’s time for another one of Anthony Richardson’s CPU vs. CPU NBA Playoffs Playthroughs. This week, Anthony tackles the huge Western Conference Finals clash between San Antonio and OK Computer Oklahoma City. And as usual with these things, everything is going […]
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Other Humiliating Things The Jets Can Make Tim Tebow Do That He Will Call ‘Fun’
This week, Tim Tebow practiced with the New York Jets special teams. He worked as the “up” back, or personal protector. When it asked how it felt to be working with the punt team, Tebow said, “It’s definitely something I’m trying to get used to,” he said. “It’s unique, but it’s fun. (I’m) having a […]
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Heat-Pacers Trash Talk Power Rankings
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra, just hours before tip-off for Heat-Pacers Game 6, This Time It’s Personal: “In nine games now there’s been over a dozen hard fouls to the face, some of the tomahawk variety, some have drawn blood …” Tomahawk, huh? Spoelstra jumps right into the Official Heat-Pacers What Did He Just Say? Power […]
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Rankonia: The Triangle Power Rankings
1. Russell Westbrook: The Kingslayer Because I account for 203 of the more than 200,000 views of this video, I am now starting to fall in love with all these details about it, besides the shot: the steal, Kobe making a mental note to check on Orbitz for flights to Germany and walking up the […]
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Run It Back: Joe Louis vs. Buddy Baer
Here’s a new little feature we’re trotting out to celebrate great moments in sports history (at least great moments in sports history that we can find on YouTube). If you’ve got any suggestions or nominations or clips, by all means, hit us up at triangle@grantland.com. Let’s get to today’s anniversaries! Joe Louis vs. Buddy Baer […]