Van Lathan

United States

Writer at The Ringer

Host at Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

@ringerverse @higher_learning [email protected] for contact

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The Eagles and Ravens Are Going in Opposite Directions. Todd McShay on Ryan Day’s Ohio State Future and the Final CFB Playoff Spots. Plus, Van Lathan Went to Frolic Room!

Dec 2, 2024 | theringer.com | Ryen Russillo |Todd McShay |Van Lathan

Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Russillo starts the show with his awards for Week 13 in the NFL (0:53) before unveiling his latest college football rankings (21:20). Then, he’s joined by Todd McShay to try to wrap their heads around Michigan’s stunning upset, determine who the last team in the playoff should be, and preview the conference championship games (27:30). Finally, Van Lathan stops by to discuss his trip to Frolic Room with Kyle (69:59) and Life Advice (82:12).
Was ‘Gladiator II’ Mid? Plus, the Leading Men Draft.

Nov 22, 2024 | theringer.com | Van Lathan |Charles Holmes |Jomi Adeniran |Steve Ahlman

Chuck returns for fall’s most anticipated film: Gladiator II (10:25). The Boys then get into their draft of Hollywood’s best leading men (41:44). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopalSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube The Ringer’s Streaming Guide It’s hard to know what to watch.
“What Can He Do?”: A ‘Higher Learning’ Special

Nov 22, 2024 | theringer.com | Van Lathan |Rachel Lindsay

Donald Trump’s cabinet and staff nominations are flying in, and Van and Rachel welcome a few experts to help make sense of it all. Axios political reporter Hans Nichols kicks things off to discuss Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general (7:06), before Georgetown professor Lawrence Gostin joins to shed light on the threat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (37:08).
The Nomination of RFK Jr. and Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

Nov 19, 2024 | theringer.com | Van Lathan |Rachel Lindsay

Van and Rachel are still on TRUMP WATCH, this time reacting to the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (14:39) and the Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegation (38:29). Then, 27-year-old Jake Paul fights 58-year-old Mike Tyson (41:58), Diddy’s accused of influencing witnesses from behind bars (59:19), and Snoop speaks on his neutrality during the election (1:10:05). And finally, Van lists his top 10 cartoon dogs in the latest VanLaTEN (1:25:05).
‘The Replacements’ With Bill Simmons and Van Lathan

Nov 19, 2024 | theringer.com | Bill Simmons |Van Lathan

Warner Bros. Pain heals, chicks dig scars, and The Rewatchables lasts forever. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan revisit the debatable cult classic 2000 sports movie The Replacements, starring Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and Brooke Langton. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel!Producer: Craig HorlbeckSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS The Ringer’s Streaming Guide It’s hard to know what to watch.
The Danger of Donald Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff

Nov 15, 2024 | theringer.com | Van Lathan |Rachel Lindsay

Van and Rachel are on TRUMP WATCH. They react to Trump’s list of cabinet and staff picks (10:34) before founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins to break down why Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense is so scary (32:41). And last (on the topic of politics), they talk Trump and Biden’s meeting at the White House (58:47).
Part 1: An NBA Popularity Check and Tyson’s Big Comeback With Wosny Lambre and Van Lathan

Nov 14, 2024 | theringer.com | Bill Simmons |Wosny Lambre |Van Lathan

Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre to discuss whether tanking in the NBA is possible with as much talent as the league currently has, the new-look Knicks, the serious Cavaliers, and the confounding 76ers (2:07). Then Van Lathan joins Bill and Wos to zoom out on the NBA and wonder whether it’s in a better or worse spot now than in other eras (31:29).
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5B Premiere: The Duttons Are Back, but at What Cost(ner)?

Nov 12, 2024 | theringer.com | Ben Lindbergh |Van Lathan

Paramount Network Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan saddle up for a long-awaited return to the Dutton Ranch for the first of the final (?) six episodes of Yellowstone.
A ‘Higher Learning’ Autopsy of the Democratic Party

Nov 12, 2024 | theringer.com | Van Lathan |Rachel Lindsay

Hardened detective Rachel Lindsay enlists the help of esteemed pathologist Van Lathan to determine the cause of death of the current version of the Democratic Party Hardened detective Rachel Lindsay enlists the help of esteemed pathologist Van Lathan to determine the cause of death of the current version of the Democratic Party (6:54), and discuss the formation of Donald Trump’s cabinet (58:40).
‘The Penguin’: Instant Classic? Reactions to the ‘Penguin’ Season 1 Finale.

Nov 10, 2024 | theringer.com | Van Lathan |Jomi Adeniran |Steve Ahlman

The Boys are back to discuss all things The Penguin Season 1 (08:14). They get into the successes of the show and delve more into the inner workings of Gotham. Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopalSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube The Ringer’s Streaming Guide It’s hard to know what to watch.