The show is produced by Figures Network and Westwood One Podcasts[15]. 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. In 2019, Frazier and Titus became the official media partners of the premier early-season college basketball tournament, the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. I always knew Titus could be a star on his own. Still trying to wrap my head around them leaving. But the answer was unequivocally yes, of course. I don't need an older brother, but thanks anyway." So I'm talking to Bill about all that, and he's like, "What's going on? So I wear both caps, similar to how Bill does. But I still feel like I can talk to him about college basketball off-the-air. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. And I graduated from there and then I went out on my own. This just doesn't sit well with me. This article "Tate Frazier" is from Wikipedia. I'm just doing the podcast for my friends and family. Thought ringer makeshift money from advertising on podcast while athletic makes money for charging people. I'm out on Purdue, I will say that much. It wasnt a fluke and I know how lucky I was to see your star rise. TBL: Reviving One Shining Podcast has to feel like a full-circle moment. I just think at this point of our careers we had different things we wanted and, I don't know, that happens in life and business sometimes. I'm not worried about that at all. Naturally there's going to be a very heavy slant towards basketball though because basketball is ultimately what I find the most interesting. He's like, "I'm good. This is not a situation where I'm like, "I'm ready to move on from Tate." First employee of The Ringer and formerly the producer of "The Bill Simmons Podcast" amongst many other podcasts, Frazier also hosted "One Shining Podcast" with Mark Titus and "GM Street" with Michael Lombardi. All rights reserved. And then there's the FanDuel TV aspect of it. So when this opportunity presented itself, I got very excited about being closer to home. Please enter a valid email and try again. re: Mark Titus and Tate Frazier : leaving the ringer, No. He's like a younger brother. By submitting your email, you agree to our. Really thought this was an underrated podcast on The Ringer podcast network. 204 Overall By The New York Jets, LSU's Jaquelin Roy Drafted No. A former walk-on at Ohio State, Titus became a popular blogger during the 2008-09 season for his site "Club Trillion." However, Clayton was also a star baseball player, and instead attended East Carolina University where he could play both sports. The first episode comes out Thursday, March 2. That's the first name that comes to mind. I mean, I created the show. TBL: You were the first employee of The Ringer. I mean, as soon the opportunity was there, Bill reached out to me and was like, "What's going on with you? How hard was it to not have a show to discuss college basketball for a month?Titus: It's been horrible, man. I love the Indy 500, I might want to do an Indy 500 show. So we kind of just hit it off. He got divorced in 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. Mark Titus & Tate Frazier speak on the situation After hearing Tate speak on the Greenlight podcast & Mark on his new show, The Mark Titus Show my takeaway is: Their contract at Fox expiring just before March Madness is wild & probably a big factor in why things unfolded the way they did. TBL: Who are your favorites heading into March?Titus: It's a great question. Kansas is becoming too obvious to ignore at this point. And at that moment, it clicked that this is the perfect person for what I want to do in sports media. This page was last edited on 18 March 2021, at 09:41. A nod to college basketball recruits receiving duffle bags full of money, rooted in the slang expression for taking full advantage of a situation. 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. 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 view Tate as a brother. As Lukas Matsson closes in on the acquisition of Waystar, Kendall pitches a revolutionary product: fancy retirement homes? The Big Lead: What made returning to The Ringer an ideal fit at this point in your career?Tate Frazier: Yeah, I think that's a really good question. All-in-all, I ended up launching and editing 30 different shows during my time there. The network helps powerful voices control their own narratives through meaningful conversation and one-of-a-kind storytelling. 204 Overall By The New York Jets, LSU's Jaquelin Roy Drafted No. On March 2, Frazier announced he was returning to The Ringer after more than three years at Fox Sports. TBL: College basketball has a long offseason, do you think you'll wind up talking about other things? The Ringer, in my opinion, is one of the best places when it comes to talking, discussing and dissecting the game of basketball. Danny Chau, Jason Concepcion, Riley McAtee, Joe Fuentes, and Tate Frazier. 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. Articles taken from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be accessed on Wikipedia's Draft Namespace. Hed make great content with Big Cat, PFT, Rone, and Caleb. I'm going to miss Titus & Tate as much as some of the people that listen to our show are. Anyone know why these guys left the ringer, Titus almost sounded like he got let go since he claims to not know what hes doing next, i would guess not many people who read the ringer care about cbb, Titus will have a job at Barstool if he wants it. Really thought this was an underrated podcast on The Ringer podcast network. Just wanted to put my own take on it. TBL: College basketball has a long offseason. Born and raised in Henderson, NC, Tate Frazier graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2015 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Frazier posted a tribute to Titus on. That was something three, four, five years ago, I would have just been crapping my pants at the thought of. When I first met Bill, I was delivering things from ESPN after he was banned from coming to the office. All rights reserved. He took me under his wing like family. re: Mark Titus and Tate Frazier : leaving the ringer Posted on 10/4/19 at 8:55 pm to SHOtime Tiger. Alabama is a really sexy pick because of their style of play and Brandon Miller is the most talented guy in the country. I'll take the three-headed deal any day of the week. Tate is back just in time for March Madness! 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. Grantland In 2015, Frazier began writing for Grantland, a sports journalism and pop culture website affiliated with ESPN and run by Bill Simmons [3] . I posted this on the Ringer Subreddit But wanted to hear everybody's thoughts. After more than five years as partners will it be strange working without him?Titus: Yes. Fraziers obsession with sports was rooted in his own athletic lineage. Titus and Kyle grapple with losing Tate, share some memories, and discuss the state of the podcast (rest assured, the show will go on). Recently I've noticed that several Ringer employees are leaving the company. His first order of business is reviving One Shining Podcast. That was kind of our mantra: save it for the podcast. The idea of wanting to go to Chicago has been in the back of my mind for a while. The One Shining Podcast was very good even if you were only a casual college basketball observer. The basketball podcast hosted by Tate Frazier and Mark Titus was re-launched as Titus and Tate under Figures Network [2] . Which is ideal. I was at Grantland at the time working on Jalen & Jacoby. The basketball podcast hosted by Tate Frazier and Mark Titus was re-launched as Titus and Tate under Figures Network[12]. His parents attended the University of North Carolina when Coach Dean Smith won his first National Championship in 1982[17]. 187 Overall By The New England Patriots, LSUs Jarrick Bernard-Converse Drafted No. I'm definitely out on Purdue. Now I have heard that Danny Chau is also leaving. Tate was very much my security blanket. As Lukas Matsson closes in on the acquisition of Waystar, Kendall pitches a revolutionary product: fancy retirement homes? 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: What changes do you anticipate from hosting a show solo?Frazier: Well, the good news is in The Ringer universe there's so much support and there's also a lot of the talent. The duo has been featured on College Basketball Preview and the Fox Sports Ultimate Fan Bracket: College Hoops Edition[14]. 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. Is the prospect of starting over daunting? But yeah we did kind of build our own language and yeah it is daunting moving forward. 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. The Ringer I think I have grown so much in this job the last three or four years. I'm not that delusional. 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. Because, living in Los Angeles -- I've been out here eight years -- I've been able to meet a lot of cool, creative people. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Born and raised in Henderson, NC, Tate Frazier graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2015 with Broadcast Journalism degree. TBL: Mark Titus has been your co-host for years on both One Shining Podcast and Titus & Tate. It creates podcasts, digital series, and scripted series. The Bruins Choke. TBL: Did you still feel connected to the company after you left?Frazier: I stayed in contact with Bill throughout the years. 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. 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. In 2015, Frazier began writing for Grantland, a sports journalism and pop culture website affiliated with ESPN and run by Bill Simmons[3]. TBL: Do you anticipate the transition being hard?Titus: Right now it's going to be difficult. And yes, it's strange not to be able to have Titus there to talk to you on-the-air, obviously. Because he poached the Grantland top management staff for the Ringer and ESPN had no point for it once he was gone. I have, luckily, a plethora of talent to kind of pull in and that's what I want the show to feel like, So one show is going to be guests, which will be the second show of the week, and then the first show will be with Kyle Mann. 1 LSU Sweeps Alabama With 13-11 Sunday Victory, Tigers Clinch Alabama Series With 12-8 Victory, LSUs Kayshon Boutte Drafted No. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. 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. The duo moved to Fox Sports in 2020, and had their final show together on February 2. These last 3 years have been the best of my life, and working at @ringer is a big reason why. Mark Titus and producer Kyle Crichton honor Tate as he moves on from OSP. Henderson native Tate Frazier . In early 2020, the video rights to Titus and Tate were acquired by Fox Sports to expand their college basketball YouTube and broadcast efforts. It's a treasure trove of content just turning on your TV. By Bryant Baucom bbaucom@henderson dispatch.com; 252-436-2840. I would love to work with Tate again. Then we launched Channel 33, which was kind of a combination of a lot of the talents Bill was hiring. All rights reserved. I think I have a 70 percent idea of what the show will end up being and that 30 percent unknown can be scary. It was the least I could do, and then I left on that Friday. Titus' antics as a player gained national attention and he wound up writing a book, "Don't Put Me In, Coach: My Incredible NCAA Journey from the End of the Bench to the End of the Bench." I created the RSS feed of One Shining Podcast, I made the music for One Shining Podcast, these are all the things that are precious to me. I couldn't even believe it when Bill suggested the idea. TBL: Does it help to be debuting the show at the height of the season?Titus: Certainly launching it during March Madness is going to be very easy for me. 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. If we were advising them, we'd suggest they capitalize on his availability. Online. Mark Titus is making a big move. Westwood One / Fox Sports edit] One Shining Podcast is back just in time for March Madness! Frazier: He had his audio board and everything in the back, and he told me, he was launching a new podcast. Initially, with the departures of Tate and Titus, I just assumed that the Ringer was cutting its . Plus Andrew Callahan on the Pats Draft, and a Preview of Celtics-Sixers With Raheem Palmer. And that's what Bill does, at a very high level. I think that's why it had such a special feeling to it, because it was two friends coming together to talk about basketball. He . Frazier signed with Wasserman Media Group in 2020. 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? It was one of those things where I got to The Ringer when I was 22 years old. Online. Every Sunday, every Saturday I'm just parking on my couch watching it. But, you know, I might have my dad on to talk about the Little League World Series. And then people listen and they're like, "I didn't laugh one single time, what the hell happened?" 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. 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 mean, I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel. Frazier posted a tribute to Titus on Friday: I met @clubtrillion in the Fall of 2015 & found a kindred connection to college basketball unlike anything Id experienced. There was also a baseline that I could connect my past with my present, because when I left, there was always a question of well, what happened there? I know you can do production stuff, what do you think about being the producer of my podcast?" She's the new executive editor, so she's going nowhere. The unknown can be scary at times but the older I get the more I learn to embrace it. The fact that he moved to LA makes me think he was let go by The Ringer. Something went wrong. What is Bill Simmons like as a boss?Frazier: Well, I mean, Bill as a boss, he just kind of turned into a mentor. The four years I had there were great, I kind of viewed it as like, a post-grad school -- I went to Bill Simmons University. TBL: Did you have an idea for a format in mind ahead of time or are you working with Barstool to develop it?Titus: A little bit of both. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Steph Curry Snuffed Out the Beam. But I think I'm destined to kind of be the alternative, you know, more of a digital space and more freedom to kind of play around and be goofy. That's ideal. It was a ton of fun. Fraziers passion for sports developed at an early age, rooted in his family's love for the University of North Carolina Tar Heel Athletics. Titus: That's one of the appeals of Barstool to me. Term used for true friends of Frazier and Titus show, often for talent that began their relationship with Frazier and Titus before That was the other part of this move that made a lot of sense, as far the the the growth of my production abilities and being able to work in tandem with The Ringer. So, Kyle's tattoo was first and foremost the priority. 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. So we had stayed in touch. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. This news comes on the heels of Frazier's former Titus & Tate co-host Mark Titus heading off to Barstool Sports. Most notable is his great uncle Lawrence Cotton Clayton. This is a place that you're comfortable with, we're going to give you your leeway to creatively do what you want to do." Tate Frazier's journey comes full circle in return to The Ringer. UCLA is interesting. 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. I don't know. 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. Prison Camps for Grannies: Breaking Down Episode 6 of Succession. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Art19 / Stitcher / RSS. Please enter a valid email and try again. Then he inexplicably leaves on his own without having another gig lined up. TBL: So you'll have your hands in a lot of things?Frazier: Absolutely. Recently I've noticed that several Ringer employees are leaving the company. Why does this 22-year-old know all this stuff?" TBL: Obviously Fox and Barstool are different worlds. Luckily, I'll be able to have people come in and out. There's no word on where Titus is headed next, but from the outside the Big Ten Network would be a great landing spot. Then Bill just said to me, "This can be your playground. That's not really what the show is gonna be. People are naturally going to want to compare my new show to my old show and I have no choice but to reject that premise because it just won't be like what Tate and I had. I don't know if he is going to stay in LA, go back to Columbus, or move to where his next job is. 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. And a TV series -- which The Ringer has an interest in, obviously, with Ringer Films. Do not talk shite about Brandon fricking walker, Because he owns so much? Oops. After leaving the Ringer, . It's nice to be in a place that feels comfortable, and a space that I enjoyed and helped create. Tate Frazier has announced his return to The Ringer to revive the college basketball show One Shining Podcast. 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. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The first episode comes out Thursday, March 2. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. That'll be interesting. Same with Michael Lombardi with the Goodfellas podcast. Simmons doesn't even write anymore and when they started the Ringer he wanted to abandon longform articles altogether because he wanted it to be a couple minute reads. Frazier has gone on to pose the question to numerous coaches and players. I think the chemistry we have is unmatched and it was special and it was a ton of fun doing the show with him. I'm definitely not closing that door. Frazier: As far as like the relationship with Bill, when he met me he asked me what I wanted to do, and I said, "I want to have this talent path, but I want to have a production path." 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. 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. That was great. But I actually see it as the exact opposite. Breaking Down Succession Season 4, Episode 6: Living+. And his wife was there, she heard me say that she said, "Oh, so you want to be like Bill." The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. 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). The Kings had no answer for Steph, who dropped 50 in a record-breaking Game 7 outburst to propel Golden State to a tantalizing second-round matchup against the Lakers. Thought he was a future star. I did a show with Wondery, a daily show, he loved that. Calling out the institution before it was popular to do so. The show's long-dormant feed. By submitting your email, you agree to our, One Shining Podcast With Tate Frazier Returns. Obviously, there is this learning curve that comes with it. I played every sport imaginable. 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. In 2019, Frazier and former Chicago Bull BJ Armstrong launched Pushin' Thru, a podcast that bridges the generational divide through genuine conversation. Shortly after the relaunch, Titus and Tate partnered with Westwood one to expand audio distribution and as opportunities[13]. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. I imagine that might happen the first few shows. Really thought Mark ascended to the level of other college basketball media guys like Andy Katz and Jeff Goodman, but with a millennial flavor. The Kings had no answer for Steph, who dropped 50 in a record-breaking Game 7 outburst to propel Golden State to a tantalizing second-round matchup against the Lakers. And we hit it off. Producer: The World of Five-Star. I'm not but I think the Ringer has always been to more pod-focused than writing focused like Grantland. Mark Titus. I'm going to start with the life part of it. The Bruins Choke. Mark Titus moves from Columbus to Los Angeles to make a further commitment to The Ringer then he recently leaves without having another opportunity lined up. I produced that podcast. But there might be an instance where I have a guy on and we just have a serious discussion about where basketball is going, or something. But One Shining Podcast's revival will only be a small part of his return to The Ringer. I mean, that's how I grew up. A true salt of the earth talent who Im proud to call my brother for life. One Shining Podcast is back just in time for March Madness! He had many relatives play and coach in high school,college,and professionally. First employee of The Ringer and formerly the producer of "The Bill Simmons . And I think I've always approached the shows I've done as it's just me. Hope he can keep doing college basketball content.