Rob Mahoney

Dallas

Basketball Writer at The Ringer

Host, Group Chat at The Ringer NBA Show

I write about basketball for @ringer. Co-host of the Ringer NBA Show.

Articles

Rob Future Dated Test for Ads

Mar 10, 2025 | drugstorenews.com | Rob Mahoney
Western Conference Confidence Scale | Group Chat

Dec 2, 2024 | theringer.com | Rob Mahoney |Justin Verrier |Wosny Lambre

Photo by Tim Heitman/NBAE via Getty Images Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to tier the Western Conference. They start at the bottom and work their way up to the best teams in the conference. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Ben CruzSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts
‘The Agency’ Series Premiere: Michael Fassbender Is Back on Our TVs, and We’re Better for It

Dec 2, 2024 | theringer.com | Joanna Robinson |Rob Mahoney

Paramount+ Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney become CIA agents/spies to recap the two-episode premiere of The Agency, the Showtime-produced Paramount+ series starring Michael Fassbender. They start by talking about whom the show is for, the stacked cast, and director Joe Wright’s career as a filmmaker (2:11). Later, they discuss how the espionage drama nails its depiction of practical spy craft and the cliff-hanger at the end of the second episode (38:29).
NBA Potluck! Plus, Are We Possibly Witnessing the Greatest Player Ever?

Nov 25, 2024 | theringer.com | Justin Verrier |Rob Mahoney |Wosny Lambre

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Thanksgiving week is here, and Justin, Rob, and Wos have a little NBA potluck. The Clippers have ripped off five straight wins. Are the Clippers actually better without Kawhi? The Bucks have won six out of seven. Could they challenge Boston and Cleveland in the East? Plus, are we actually witnessing the greatest player ever and taking it for granted?
Are the Sixers Cursed? Plus, the Best Team, Player, and More One-Month-Ins.

Nov 21, 2024 | theringer.com | Justin Verrier |Rob Mahoney |Wosny Lambre

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Justin, Rob, and Wos have their picks for one-month-in superlatives. They start with a discussion about the biggest disappointment of the season, which they all agree is the Philadelphia 76ers (2:30). Then they discuss the best player (22:18), best team (31:25), biggest surprise (37:49), and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Ben CruzSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts
‘Say Nothing’ Series Finale: The Squeeze of a Trigger

Nov 19, 2024 | theringer.com | Joanna Robinson |Rob Mahoney

FX Jo and Rob reveal the truth to recap the last five episodes of Say Nothing. They discuss how the back half of the season landed for them, the adaptive choice to depart from Frank Kitson as the show’s main antagonist, and how the series depicts Gerry Adams distancing himself from the IRA movement (2:38). Along the way, they talk about both the character of Dolours and her real-life counterpart and Marian’s fate at the end of the story (31:40).
It’s Not Too Soon to Say …

Nov 18, 2024 | theringer.com | Justin Verrier |Rob Mahoney |Wosny Lambre

Justin, Rob, and Wos share some of their predictions for season-long NBA trends Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images Justin, Rob, and Wos share a handful of early season declarations that they think will be season-long trends. They talk about the Bucks (4:30), Thunder (21:30), Clippers (32:00), and more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Ben CruzSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts
Taking a Look at ‘Silo’ Season 2 With Rob Mahoney

Nov 15, 2024 | theringer.com | Joanna Robinson |Rob Mahoney

Sometimes, you just have to make your way through a pile of corpses. Thankfully, Jo and Rob Mahoney are here to get you across as they take a look at the first episode of the second season of the Apple TV+ drama Silo. They discuss what they thought of the first season as a whole before diving into the stunning Season 2 premiere along with all its twists and turns.
Identity Crises: The Knicks, Timberwolves, and More Intriguing Teams

Nov 14, 2024 | theringer.com | Justin Verrier |Rob Mahoney |Wosny Lambre

Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four teams that they believe are still searching for their identity and discuss what kind of team the Knicks, Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Heat should be moving forward. Knicks (8:50)Timberwolves (26:50)Nuggets (42:12)Heat (52:35)Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Ben CruzSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts
‘Say Nothing’ Episodes 1-4: Bank-Robbing Nuns, Fatal Affairs, and the Big Lad

Nov 14, 2024 | theringer.com | Joanna Robinson |Rob Mahoney

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney stare at a spot on the wall to recap the first four episodes of the FX-produced Hulu limited series Say Nothing. They discuss it as an adaptation of the critically acclaimed 2018 book of the same name, give some background context on the Troubles conflict that the story takes place in, and talk about whether each episode feels distinct despite it being a binge drop (6:34).