I think it's going to be fun, I embrace the challenge of not knowing. All rights reserved. He had many relatives play and coach in high school,college,and professionally. Tate is back just in time for March Madness! Mar 22, 2023 Updated Mar 23, 2023. Really thought this was an underrated podcast on The Ringer podcast network. I love watching football. Tate and Mark had a chemistry and banter that is hard to create . But, you know, I might have my dad on to talk about the Little League World Series. Frazier served as a Project Assistant for the Dean Smith documentary produced by Showtime, working as the on-site production contact in Chapel Hill. I'll take the three-headed deal any day of the week. He's like, "I'm good. Born and raised in Henderson, NC, Tate Frazier graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2015 with Broadcast Journalism degree. Tate Frazier is back where it all began, returning to the company that helped launch his career and is bringing back a podcast first aired in 2017. Now Hell Face LeBron and the Lakers. It'll be guests within The Ringer universe and guests outside The Ringer universe. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. 204 Overall By The New York Jets, LSU's Jaquelin Roy Drafted No. I'm going to miss Titus & Tate as much as some of the people that listen to our show are. On March 2, Frazier announced he was returning to The Ringer after more than three years at Fox Sports. I imagine that might happen the first few shows. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Mark Titus is making a big move. I'm definitely not closing that door. I know there have been some threads about them leaving The Ringer and apologize for the duplicate post. Online. And a TV series -- which The Ringer has an interest in, obviously, with Ringer Films. A nod to college basketball recruits receiving duffle bags full of money, rooted in the slang expression for taking full advantage of a situation. Still trying to wrap my head around them leaving. Frazier is one of the bigger names in college basketball podcasts, having recently returned to The Ringer to once again host One Shining Podcast following a run with FOX Sports on Titus & Tate. A former walk-on at Ohio State, Titus became a popular blogger during the 2008-09 season for his site "Club Trillion." Alabama is a really sexy pick because of their style of play and Brandon Miller is the most talented guy in the country. Anderson Tate Frazier (born March 13, 1993) is an American sports personality, podcast host, and producer. Things like Music Box that he just did or working on documentaries is kind of what the goal is. I'm not going into this thing saying this is going to be a juggernaut that shakes up the sports podcasting space. But I actually see it as the exact opposite. Tate Frazier's journey comes full circle in return to The Ringer. It's also a place where there is room for growth. That was the appeal of Fox in the first place. The duo has been featured on College Basketball Preview and the Fox Sports Ultimate Fan Bracket: College Hoops Edition[14]. re: Mark Titus and Tate Frazier : leaving the ringer Posted on 10/4/19 at 8:55 pm to SHOtime Tiger. TBL: Is there anything specifically you're looking forward to getting into?Titus: I want this show to just be things that I find interesting and things I want to talk about. Frazier announced his departure from The Ringer in September 2019[11], and co-founded Figures Network with partner Mike Goldstein. FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. I needed to get my own experience, kind of to help my own feelings about my career and things like that. It creates podcasts, digital series, and scripted series. TBL: What has Bill meant to your career? Plus Andrew Callahan on the Pats Draft, and a Preview of Celtics-Sixers With Raheem Palmer. Obviously, there is this learning curve that comes with it. The show is produced by Figures Network and Westwood One Podcasts[15]. The Ringer, in my opinion, is one of the best places when it comes to talking, discussing and dissecting the game of basketball. Frazier posted a tribute to Titus on. I think their quality writing and on air content is what makes them such a great site, and hope that they don't lose their talent in lieu of newer talking heads/reporters. TBL: Do you anticipate the transition being hard?Titus: Right now it's going to be difficult. Now it's just become commonplace. Just being able to bring them into that world and be able to have The Ringer universe that to pull from, it's an ideal setting. I mean, that's how I grew up. re: Mark Titus and Tate Frazier : leaving the ringer, No. Tate Frazier has announced his return to The Ringer to revive the college basketball show One Shining Podcast. So we kind of just hit it off. Frazier hosted two podcasts on The Ringer Podcast network: One Shining Podcast with Mark Titus[4] and GM Street with Michael Lombardi[5]. And it was just a place that kind of felt like home on some level and I had a level of comfort. Frazier signed with Wasserman Media Group in 2020. Recently I've noticed that several Ringer employees are leaving the company. And I think I've always approached the shows I've done as it's just me. 1 LSU Sweeps Alabama With 13-11 Sunday Victory, Tigers Clinch Alabama Series With 12-8 Victory, LSUs Kayshon Boutte Drafted No. Having family in Indiana and just being able to spend more time around them, I think that's been really hard on me living in LA for the last four years. After leaving the Ringer, . Articles taken from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be accessed on Wikipedia's Draft Namespace. And he gave me his book, The Book of Basketball and wrote a little note to me and was like, "Hey, hopefully we'll cross paths in the future.". Titus: I'm curious to see how many inside jokes with Tate I use on the show and then just hear crickets from the guest across from me. TBL: Mark Titus has been your co-host for years on both One Shining Podcast and Titus & Tate. That was great. TBL: Did you still feel connected to the company after you left?Frazier: I stayed in contact with Bill throughout the years. Which is ideal. Brian breaks down Bostons overtime loss to the Florida Panthers, Plus, reacting to Rangers-Devils Game 7 and Nora Princiotti talks the NFL draft, Bill, Sean, and Joanna discuss Romans all-time low and Toms comeback, Chris and Andy break down the surprise success of Kendalls pitch for Living+ and much more. You learn who you are a little bit, then realize there's a reason why you were where you were. It was a ton of fun. Titus and Tate Frazier had hosted the popular "One Shining Podcast" on The Ringer since November 2017, but Frazier left the site earlier this year. In early 2020, the video rights to Titus and Tate were acquired by Fox Sports to expand their college basketball YouTube and broadcast efforts. Bill Simmons mentioned on one of his podcasts that he hired Tate in his driveway, and he really sold himself to Bill to give him a chance. He took me under his wing like family. Maybe they couldn't make the pod work without Tate. But I view this move as me growing up a little bit, which is hilarious because the outside word sees me going from Fox to Barstool and they see it as the most immature move possible. Titus worked at Grantland under Simmons before eventually following him to The Ringer. This page was last edited on 18 March 2021, at 09:41. And I've just started reaching out to people asking if they'd be willing to come on and talk. TBL: You and Tate created your own ecosystem and language over the years. I'm not that delusional. It's something I want to do because my dad (can) give me a breakdown of all the teams. Next it was Titus, meaning that my favorite pod, OSP, was over. I view Tate as a brother. Brian breaks down Bostons overtime loss to the Florida Panthers, Plus, reacting to Rangers-Devils Game 7 and Nora Princiotti talks the NFL draft, Bill, Sean, and Joanna discuss Romans all-time low and Toms comeback, Chris and Andy break down the surprise success of Kendalls pitch for Living+ and much more. TBL: Other than One Shining Podcast, what to you anticipate doing for company?Frazier: The Ringer has a first look deal with my production company (Figures). He served as an Associate Beat Writer for Inside Carolina, where he was the sole beat writer for the UNC baseball team in 2013 and 2014, and assisted with mens basketball and football coverage. And that's what Bill does, at a very high level. And I will look back on that time very fondly, but I also realized that I don't know if putting a suit and tie on and sitting at the desk at Fox was the ultimate trajectory for me, you know? Following the 2019 allegations against Kansas University for NCAA violations, Frazier asked head coach Bill Self if he had a message for the haters. She's the new executive editor, so she's going nowhere. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I'll just call people and start talking and they'll say, "Are you just monologuing to me right now?" I posted this on the Ringer Subreddit But wanted to hear everybody's thoughts. Thought he was a future star. I think I have a 70 percent idea of what the show will end up being and that 30 percent unknown can be scary. Frazier started the Bill Simmons Podcast Network (BSPN), which began with The Bill Simmons Podcast, and ultimately grew to the current network of more than 20 podcasts available under the umbrella of The Ringer Podcast Network. Frazier was an original producer of The Ringer Podcast Network and co-founder of digital content studio Figures Network[1][2]. He showed a lot of versatility on the pods working with Mark and being a good set up man for Michael Lombardi on the GM podcast. Houston has kind of been the best team all year but they haven't really been tested the way I want them to be tested. Prison Camps for Grannies: Breaking Down Episode 6 of Succession, Fixing the First Round and Tates Five Weekend Takeaways, The Charge Debate, Transfer Portal 2023, Wooden Award Recap, and Thoughts on Air With J. Kyle Mann, April Ryan on LSUs White House Visit and the 2024 Election, Mets Comeback Falls Short, and Yankees Rally Back to Even Series, Bronny Jamess Massive NIL Valuation, the Angel ReeseCaitlin Clark Drama, and Austins Thoughts on the New CBA, Cole Leads Yankees to Another Series Win and Mets Look to Bounce Back at Citi Field. I think there will be a lot less schtick on this show because it's going to be hard to develop that with a revolving door of guests you're talking to. I was always aware there could be a world in which the both of us deviate paths. The pair hosted One Shining Podcast at The Ringer in the past before leaving for FOX. Term embodying the concept that the first team to score 69 points will likely win the game. He also touched on how he originally got started with The Ringer, why returning made sense, what it's like working with Bill Simmons and moving forward without long-time co-host Mark Titus. And then one day -- it was actually his birthday -- I went over there to unload my typical load of BS paraphernalia and he was there and we just kind of started talking about the ABA. So that's how I feel. But I'm going to have fun with it. Other than producer Kyle Crichton's tattoo, what made you want to go back and do that show?Frazier: Well, the answer, like you said, is Kyle's tattoo. Barstool is the obvious choice for that as well. A true salt of the earth talent who Im proud to call my brother for life. I have nothing but excitement for what he's going to do, and I'll support him and I'll listen and that's all I can do as a former co-host and a friend. TBL: So you'll have your hands in a lot of things?Frazier: Absolutely. The network helps powerful voices control their own narratives through meaningful conversation and one-of-a-kind storytelling. He . UCLA is interesting. All rights reserved. Tate started his own production company, Figures, and released the podcast doc series The World of Five-Star, which is also narrated by Frazier. It creates podcasts, digital series, and scripted series. I love college basketball, I love talking about college basketball, but I love talking about basketball at large. And the podcast. Tate and Mark had a chemistry and banter that is hard to create . Plus Andrew Callahan on the Pats Draft, and a Preview of Celtics-Sixers With Raheem Palmer. Classic Titus response to why he left the Ringer This mailbag question was asked on his recent podcast and he didn't answer it but said Mike Miller was an assistant at Memphis and quit his job, without a new job lined up, when he realized he was severely underpaid. In 2019, Frazier and Titus became the official media partners of the premier early-season college basketball tournament, the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. Initially, with the departures of Tate and Titus, I just assumed that the Ringer was cutting its . That's not really what the show is gonna be. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Art19 / Stitcher / RSS. Where do we have any evidence that the Ringer is laying off employees for trying to unionize? Still figuring out what's next, but I'll let you all know when I know. Initially, with the departures of Tate and Titus, I just assumed that the Ringer was cutting its college basketball content to focus more on professional sports. Recently I've noticed that several Ringer employees are leaving the company. Some of Wikitia's pages are sourced from Wikipedia.org's Mainspace and Draftspace. Thought ringer makeshift money from advertising on podcast while athletic makes money for charging people. I don't know if he is going to stay in LA, go back to Columbus, or move to where his next job is. The first episode comes out Thursday, March 2. 187 Overall By The New England Patriots, LSUs Jarrick Bernard-Converse Drafted No. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. But One Shining Podcast's revival will only be a small part of his return to The Ringer. If I got hired to cover the NHL, I would still be watching a ton of college basketball. Now Hell Face LeBron and the Lakers. His first order of business is reviving One Shining Podcast. Because every time I've embraced the unknown in my life, it's seemed to work out. I mean, I created the show. And I graduated from there and then I went out on my own. I didn't even think that was something that would even be in the cards -- that I could even come and take back over OSP. Like I said, it's kind of like a nice playground. The basketball podcast hosted by Tate Frazier and Mark Titus was re-launched as Titus and Tate under Figures Network[12]. Luckily, I'll be able to have people come in and out. quote: Grantland shut down like 4 months after ESPN let him go. All rights reserved. Following the championship, Clayton left school early and signed a lucrative contract with the Baltimore Orioles retiring in 1968. TBL: So, you felt like you needed to go out and explore the business a bit?Frazier: Just to test myself and I kind of scratched that itch. The One Shining Podcast was very good even if you were only a casual college basketball observer. I'm just doing the podcast for my friends and family. Frazier has gone on to pose the question to numerous coaches and players. Titus: That's one of the appeals of Barstool to me. Online. The OSP, college basketball aspect of it was kind of a plus-one. Steph Curry Snuffed Out the Beam. This article "Tate Frazier" is from Wikipedia. Now I have heard that Danny Chau is also leaving. I always knew Titus could be a star on his own. Calling out the institution before it was popular to do so. So it'll still feel like a basketball show in a lot of ways but every so often people will tune in and I'll have an hour on whether or not Ryan Day should be fired. The idea of wanting to go to Chicago has been in the back of my mind for a while. I have, luckily, a plethora of talent to kind of pull in and that's what I want . Titus and Kyle grapple with losing Tate, share some memories, and discuss the state of the podcast (rest assured, the show will go on). We were at the point where it was so plug-and-play that I showed up to the Fox studio, we would not talk to each other sometimes just because we were saving it for the show. Ringer illustration. The unknown can be scary at times but the older I get the more I learn to embrace it. I feel so much more comfortable interviewing people. What do you want to do?" I don't know. Then, I'm doing producing stuff and talent stuff, and The Ringer has both lanes available. Producer: The World of Five-Star. I played every sport imaginable. TBL: College basketball has a long offseason, do you think you'll wind up talking about other things? And, if you do anything with someone for six years, whether it's date somebody or whatever it is, you obviously have a love for them moving forward. Here are five questions that could determine that series outcome. Bill Simmons hired Titus at ESPN's Grantland in 2012, then brought him to The Ringer in 2016, where he first paired up with Frazier. 141 Overall By The Minnesota Vikings, Georgia Player Makes Racist Comments During NFL Draft, Teams Need To Request Standing Ovation 24 Hours In Advance To Avoid Pitch Clock Violation, Let's Go Practice With Golfer Paige Spiranac, Only 1 SEC Program Didn't Have A Player Drafted This Year, SEC Fans Are Not Gonna Love What Chargers Coach Brandon Staley Said About TCU, Nick Saban Throws Shade At Nate Oats While Announcing The Suspension Of DB Tony Mitchell, Eight SEC Teams Make NCAA Tournament, Here's The Seedings & Schedules, Chris Beard Officially Named Head Coach At Ole Miss, Former Texas Coach Chris Beard Emerges As A Top Candidate For The Ole Miss Job, SI Predicts Three Permanent Opponents For Each SEC Team If League Moves To Nine-Game Model, Olivia Dunne Talks About Her Relationship With Paige Spiranac. I embrace the challenge though. But I realized I have more contacts and friends in this industry than I thought and I've thought about what the show will be. Do you anticipate talking about other things once the season is over?Frazier: As we get in the offseason, it' will be all types of people. And so it was weird, I kept doing the show just not for an audience. So I'm talking to Bill about all that, and he's like, "What's going on? Being able to get back where I could be producing content with Bill. However, with the loss of Danny (and I'm guessing potentially others in the future), I'm wondering if the Ringer's rapidly growing popularity is just leading to these content producers having other opportunities become available either with other companies or through their own entrepreneurial enterprises which may provide them greater financial incentives or just more enticing alternatives in terms of furthering their career. Now I have heard that Danny Chau is also leaving. But the answer was unequivocally yes, of course. From there, it's just been so rewarding because I got to keep some of the things that meant a lot to me and it's somewhere I feel comfortable. Henderson native Tate Frazier . So when this opportunity presented itself, I got very excited about being closer to home. Do not talk shite about Brandon fricking walker, Because he owns so much? Something went wrong. First, it was Tate Frazier which I was quite sad about. I was doing all three phases of production. I just set everything up for him. And his wife was there, she heard me say that she said, "Oh, so you want to be like Bill." By Tate Frazier Mar 1, 2023, 12:21am EST. And yes, it's strange not to be able to have Titus there to talk to you on-the-air, obviously. First, it was Tate Frazier which I was quite sad about. Because he poached the Grantland top management staff for the Ringer and ESPN had no point for it once he was gone. Titus and Tate Frazier had hosted the popular "One Shining Podcast" on The Ringer since November 2017, but Frazier left the site earlier this year. But I learned a lot when I was at Grantland as an intern, and got to The Ringer at 22 and was just kind of thrown into the fire and figured it out. who was heavily recruited by most major college basketball programs,including Duke University's Vic Bubas. After more than five years as partners will it be strange working without him?Titus: Yes. Titus talked to The Big Lead about this shift in his career, how Barstool became the perfect fit, why moving to Chicago was a big factor in his decision and the challenge of working without a co-host for the first time. In 2019, Frazier and former Chicago Bull BJ Armstrong launched Pushin' Thru, a podcast that bridges the generational divide through genuine conversation. Tate Frazier Host at Ringer/Producer at Figures Los Angeles, California, United States 4K followers 500+ connections Join to follow The Ringer University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Term used for true friends of Frazier and Titus show, often for talent that began their relationship with Frazier and Titus before re: Mark Titus and Tate Frazier : leaving the ringer, No. I really like LA, it's not like I'm dying to get out of here. Most notable is his great uncle Lawrence Cotton Clayton. Internet Claiming This Is Sean Payton Ripping A Bong Hit, But You Tell Me Report: LSU Set To Hire South Carolina's Jimmy Lindsey As New DL Coach, NFL Network Reporter Accidentally Says 'big d*ck' During Her NFL Draft Report. The show's long-dormant feed has been lit up over the past few weeks, as Frazier and guests have brought it back to life. It was one of those things where I got to The Ringer when I was 22 years old. The phenomenon of an often-overlooked team performing so well at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational that they are placed on an undisputed positive trajectory for the rest of the season. And I told him when the paths were diverging, that I always want to talk college basketball with him, and that I'm always going to be available if he wants to talk to me about college basketball. All-in-all, I ended up launching and editing 30 different shows during my time there.