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The McShay Show

Hosted by The Ringer · sports · EN · 259 episodes

Audience: 7~69k on YouTube

About this Podcast:

Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts. New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season. For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshay For Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter

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What is The McShay Show about?

Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.

Who hosts The McShay Show?

The McShay Show is hosted by The Ringer. The show has published 259 episodes to date.

What has The McShay Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Week 8 Tape Truths: CFB WR Rankings, Georgia vs. the Field in the SEC, Arizona Respect, J.J. McCarthy Revisited, and More" (26 October 2026, 86 minutes), "Week 8 Reactions: Texas Survives! Which Two-Loss Teams Are Contenders?" (25 October 2026, 87 minutes), and "Rough Draft: Midseason Risers, Position Power Rankings, and Week 8 CFB Picks" (22 October 2026, 70 minutes).

How often does The McShay Show publish?

The McShay Show publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 79 minutes across 259 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The McShay Show?

Booking probability for The McShay Show is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The McShay Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The McShay Show's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The McShay Show?

The strongest fits for The McShay Show are Sports. The McShay Show has a sports audience and around 69,000 subscribers on YouTube.

About the host

The Ringer hosts The McShay Show, a sports show with 259 episodes published.

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  • The McShay Show

    Week 8 Tape Truths: CFB WR Rankings, Georgia vs. the Field in the SEC, Arizona Respect, J.J. McCarthy Revisited, and More

    Oct 26, 20261h 26m

    Todd and Steve are back with another edition of Tape Truths! The guys rank the top wide receivers in college football, debate Georgia vs. the field in the SEC, and explain why Arizona deserves more respect. Plus, they...

  • The McShay Show

    Week 8 Reactions: Texas Survives! Which Two-Loss Teams Are Contenders?

    Oct 25, 20261h 27m

    Todd and Steve react to a wild Week 8, starting with Texas' 34-27 victory over Ole Miss and evaluating "Villain Arch" and Trinidad Chambliss becoming a fourth-quarter bogeyman. Then, the guys debate which two-loss teams...

  • The McShay Show

    Rough Draft: Midseason Risers, Position Power Rankings, and Week 8 CFB Picks

    Oct 22, 20261h 10m

    Todd and Steve spotlight their biggest midseason risers, including Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker, Georgia's Chris Cole, Utah's Zereoue Williams, and Arizona State's Reed Harris. Then, the...

  • The McShay Show

    Midseason Tape Truths: CFP Contenders, Superlatives, and the Best Offenses and Defenses

    Oct 19, 20261h 23m

    Todd and Steve kick things off with the latest news surrounding Arch Manning and Texas, the Colts firing GM Chris Ballard, and Jalen Hurts's blood clots. Then, the guys reveal their midseason Tape Truths by drafting the...

  • The McShay Show

    Week 7 Reactions: Five Top-Seven Teams Fall! Plus, Arch’s Texas Future, Sayin’s Injury Fallout, and Believing in BYU.

    Oct 18, 20261h 56m

    It was one of the wildest Saturdays in college football history, as five top-seven teams went down in Week 7. Todd and Steve are here to make sense of the chaos and re-stack their top 12 heading into Week 8. Check out...

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    Rough Draft: Mestemaker's Momentum! Week 7 QB Rankings, Advanced Scouting, and CFB Picks.

    Oct 15, 20261h 15m

    Todd and Steve kick things off by evaluating Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker's growing momentum, asking where he ranks among the top QB prospects. Then, a closer look at Missouri QB Austin Simmons before revealing...

  • The McShay Show

    Week 6 Tape Truths: Arch Manning Honesty. Plus, BYU–Notre Dame, Indiana WRs, the 10 Most Important Games of the Second Half, and More.

    Oct 13, 20261h 25m

    Todd and Steve preview this weekend’s showdown between BYU and Notre Dame before taking an honest look at Arch Manning’s development. Then, the guys debate Jeremiah Smith vs. Indiana’s talented wide receiver corps and...

  • The McShay Show

    Week 6 Reactions: Georgia Tops Alabama, Texas Trust Issues, Indiana’s Playoff Case, UCLA’s Rise, and More

    Oct 11, 20261h 24m

    Todd and Steve react to a wild Week 6 of college football, starting with Georgia’s win over Alabama and what it means for each team. Then, the guys discuss their lingering trust issues with Texas, Indiana, and Oregon...

  • The McShay Show

    Rough Draft: FLASH MOCK! Plus, Advanced Scouting, Prospect Cross-Check, and Week 6 CFB Picks.

    Oct 8, 20261h 17m

    We’re a quarter of the way through the NFL season, which means it’s time for a FLASH MOCK! Todd and Steve go through the first 12 picks and project what would happen if the 2027 NFL draft took place today, starting with...

  • The McShay Show

    Week 5 Tape Truths: SEC QB Rankings, Georgia’s Defense, Rookie Receipts, and More

    Oct 5, 20261h 12m

    Todd and Steve go back to the tape after Week 5 to reassess the SEC quarterback hierarchy, break down what they’re seeing from Georgia’s and Oklahoma's defenses, and identify the prospects who helped their stock over...

  • The McShay Show

    Week 5 Reactions: Another Bama Beatdown, TMS Power Rankings, CFP Buy or Sell, and Jeremiah Smith As the All-Time WR1

    Oct 4, 20261h 20m

    Todd and Steve react to a loaded Week 5 slate, starting with the biggest question in college football: Can anyone beat Alabama? Then, they debate whether Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver prospect they’ve ever...

  • The McShay Show

    Rough Draft: Our Top 10 Prospects, Plus Where Would Kamario Taylor Rank?

    Oct 1, 20261h 6m

    Todd and Steve share their latest top 10 Big Board rankings and discuss why Jeremiah Smith and Leonard Moore are the clear top two prospects, plus which players have boosted their stock enough to break into the top 10...

  • The McShay Show

    Week 4 Tape Truths: Baugh’s Rise, Stewart’s Slide, the Best Defenses in CFB, and Rookie Receipts

    Sep 28, 20261h 37m

    Todd and Steve are back with their Week 4 Tape Truths, starting with Jadan Baugh’s emergence as a potential top-10 pick and growing concerns about Dylan Stewart’s place among the elite prospects in the 2027 class. They...

  • The McShay Show

    Ranked-Game Roundup, Prospect Pass-Fail, 2027 QB Letdowns, and McShay After Dark

    Sep 27, 20261h 28m

    Todd and Steve break down the biggest ranked games of the weekend, put top 2027 NFL draft prospects through a pass-fail test, and examine the disappointing performances from some of the class’s most highly touted...

  • The McShay Show

    QB Stock Watch and Previewing the Biggest Week 4 Matchups and Prospects to Know

    Sep 24, 20261h 28m

    Rough Draft is back! Todd and Steve share their latest QB stock rankings and the potential impacts from the biggest games of this week. They dive into (20) Oregon's Dante Moore vs. (12) USC's Jayden Maiava, (10) LSU's...

  • The McShay Show

    Moore’s Tape, Mateer’s Decline, SEC Playoff Long Shots, and Rookie Receipts

    Sep 21, 20261h 4m

    Todd and Steve go back to the tape from Week 3 and share their biggest scouting takeaways, starting with Michigan’s dominant defensive line, why Dante Moore still looks like the best passer in college football, USC’s...

  • The McShay Show

    Trinidad Takes Over, Kiffin’s Humble Pie, Super Kamario, and McShay After Dark

    Sep 20, 202656 min

    Todd and Steve break down Trinidad Chambliss’s statement performance against LSU, Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford, and why Kamario Taylor is becoming one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in college football...

  • The McShay Show

    The Inaugural September Mock Draft: Muench’s Red Lines and Top-10 Dominoes

    Sep 17, 202657 min

    Todd unveils his inaugural September mock for the 2027 class, breaking down the biggest decisions inside the top 10 and the picks that could reshape the entire first round. Then, Muench takes out his red pen to make his...

  • The McShay Show

    Our 2027 Big Board, NFL Week 1 Rookie Reactions, and the SEC Is BACK! Plus, Are Oregon and Oklahoma Cooked?

    Sep 14, 20261h 27m

    Todd and Steve put their first 2027 NFL draft top 50 under the microscope, debating which prospects they’re willing to fight for, which quarterbacks could go ahead of Jeremiah Smith, and who outside the top 10 could...

  • The McShay Show

    Manning's Moment, Oregon's Fall, More Michigan Magic, and Other Week 2 Reactions

    Sep 13, 20261h 12m

    Todd and Steve break down the biggest story lines in Week 2 of college football, from Arch Manning’s performance in a comeback thriller over Ohio State to Oregon’s stumble and Michigan's win over Oklahoma. (00:00)...

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