The Ringer
Owned by: Spotify
Latest news
- Oct 22: Spotify’s The Ringer has announced a set of new talent joining the network. Todd McShay, Joel Anderson, Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby are to join the network’s talent roster.
- Oct 17: Science says that 60% of people can’t get through a 10-minute conversation without telling at least one lie. Spotify's The Ringer launches Truthless this week - a limited-run show that explores one universal truth: everyone lies. Each episode dives into a single story where a guest reveals a personal lie, unpacking the insecurities and quirks that drove it.
- Sep 11: Rugby Rodeo is new today from Spotify's The Ringer, looking at the world of women's rugby. It's hosted by England teammates Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne. The Women's Rugby World Cup will be held in a year's time in England, so it's an ideal time to focus on the sport.
- Aug 5: The New York Post reports that Spotify’s five-year contract with Bill Simmons ends in early 2025, and that he may leave the company, though that’s “incorrect and idle speculation” according to a Simmons spokesperson. Spotify bought The Ringer in Feb 2020.
- May 15: Spotify’s The Ringer is taking residency at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. For six weeks, the company will be recording live shows, including The Ringer-Verse and The Ringer Fantasy Football Show. Tickets are here.
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