The Bell Ringer Pod
By Cameron Fields
Talking the Philadelphia 76ers and relevant topics surrounding the NBA
The Bell Ringer PodMay 07, 2020
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The Bring Back Ben Simmons pod
A podcast about bringing back Ben Simmons to the Sixers.
Dec 21, 202131:20
Should the Philadelphia 76ers focus on Tyrese Maxey rather than Ben Simmons?
Ky Carlin welcomes Austin Krell of The Painted Lines with him to discuss the ongoing Ben Simmons situation and whether the Philadelphia 76ers should just keep their focus on Maxey rather than Simmons. They also discuss the strong play of Andre Drummond and Georges Niang and whether Seth Curry can continue his efficient start to the season.
Nov 16, 202131:48
Will Ben Simmons play another game for the Philadelphia 76ers?
Ky and Nick discuss whether Ben Simmons will play another game for the Philadelphia 76ers as he continues to go through the process of working his way back out onto the floor. This has been a roller coaster ride of a process for both him and the Sixers themselves and it promises to get even bumpier. Other topics discussed: Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, Georges Niang, and Batman.
Nov 03, 202134:51
Ben Simmons trade demands
Ky Carlin and Nick Friar dive deep into the drama surrounding Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and his trade demands and whether they are really justified considering the circumstances around the team right now. They also dive into some trade proposals for Simmons and see which one is the right fit for the 25-year old All-Star.
Sep 23, 202130:59
The Jaden Springer podcast
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jaden Springer joins host Ky Carlin on the latest edition of The Bell Ringer podcast to discuss his transition to the NBA game as well as his one season in college at Tennessee. The rookie forward also discusses his experience with USA Basketball and how that prepared him for the next level of the sport while also expressing his excitement to play with talents such as Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Other topics discussed: video games, favorite movie, and who he models his game after.
Aug 13, 202119:40
Sixers Offseason Podcast
Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss the impressive title run put on by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on their way to the 2021 postseason and just how the Sixers can catch up. Philadelphia has a few needs that they have to address and Ky and Nick discuss those issues as well as how the Sixers can make a move for Damian Lillard centered around young star Ben Simmons.
Jul 21, 202138:09
Ben Simmons and his play against the Atlanta Hawks
Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar of DraftKings on to discuss the up and down play of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers in their Round 2 series with the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons continues to be maddening with his aggression on the offensive end and it comes at a terrible time as the Sixers deal with the meniscus tear of Joel Embiid. Is it time to be concerned about Philadelphia's title chances?
Jun 15, 202137:13
Sixers-Hawks Playoff Preview
Ky Carlin welcomes on Nick Friar of DraftKings to preview the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks in Round 2 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs as they figure out who the X-Factors are and how to stop Trae Young. Also, with Joel Embiid's status up in the air with the injury, can the Sixers even win this series? Can Tobias Harris keep his strong play going? Can Ben Simmons take his game to another level? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered.
Jun 03, 202134:05
Sixers vs Wizards playoff preview
Ky Carlin and Austin Krell preview the Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards in Round 1 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The two of them break down the X-Factors in the series, how the Sixers can handle Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal, and what to expect from Tobias Harris. The two of them also predict the rest of the playoffs as they are finally set to begin.
May 21, 202131:50
The Sixers-Nets season series podcast
Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss the 3 matchups the Philadelphia 76ers had with the Brooklyn Nets in the regular season and what we can take, and not take, from the matchups for a future playoff series. How will the Nets defend Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons How are the Sixers going to contend with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden? Other topics discussed: Seth Curry's struggles and The Falcon & The Winter Soldier.
Apr 16, 202135:51
The 2021 Trade Deadline Podcast
Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar of Draft Kings on with him to discuss what the addition of George Hill will do for the Philadelphia 76ers while also discussing what it will do in the Eastern Conference. Will Hill be enough to knock off the loaded Brooklyn Nets? Will it be enough to win a title? Also, Ky gets into the challenges of traveling a bit as an NBA beat writer in the middle of a global pandemic.
Mar 26, 202141:41
Talking with Philadelphia 76ers rookie Isaiah Joe about NBA life and his hobbies
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Isaiah Joe joins Ky Carlin on The Bell Ringer to discuss his life in the NBA as well ad his time down in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. He also discusses his time in college, the draft process, the day the college season was canceled in 2020, and what he continues to learn from the veterans. He also discusses his hobbies and how he needs to know which cheesesteak spot to go to in Philly.
Mar 11, 202124:36
The All-Star podcast
The Bell Ringer returns to discuss the All-Star snub of Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris who is having a career season for the best team record-wise in the Eastern Conference. Also, the discussion turns to the East as a whole as Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss who should be considered the favorite to reach the NBA Finals out of the East. Ky also says goodbye to Nick.
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Feb 25, 202140:36
The James Harden Podcast
The Philadelphia 76ers missed out on the opportunity to land James Harden. Ky Carlin welcomes Austin Krell of The Painted Lines to discuss the wild week that was for the Philadelphia 76ers as they had to go through the league's health and safety protocols as well as a day where they were so close to landing superstar Jams Harden before he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss where the Sixers are now in the East and what they can do to keep pushing forward.
Jan 14, 202133:57
The End of 2020 podcast
Ky Carlin and Nick Friar take a final look back at 2020 while recounting where they were the night the NBA suspended the season back in March as well as their reactions to the Rudy Gobert news. The two of them then dive into the 2020 that was as they reminisce what the Sixers did on the floor and the moves they made off of it. Also, the two discuss why Ben Simmons continues to refuse to take jump shots.
Dec 30, 202042:05
Sixers 2020-21 season preview podcast
Ky welcomes Nick Friar to the podcast to preview the 2020-21 season for the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a brand new team on the floor surrounding stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid and the two of them discuss whether that will help the Sixers move up in the Eastern Conference. The two also get into the hierarchy in the Eastern Conference and predict where Philadelphia will end the season.
Dec 23, 202035:39
Should the Philadelphia 76ers go make a trade for James Harden?
Ky welcomes Nets Wire's Nick Friar on with him to discuss all things surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA as a whole. The Sixers are looking to have a successful 2020-21 season and there have been rumors about whether they should make a trade for superstar James Harden. Ky and Nick discuss whether the Sixers should move Ben Simmons for Harden while also entertaining Harden's other trade destination wishes. Other topics discussed: Coach K's comments about college basketball, the BigTen changing their games played rule for the conference title game, and NBA2K21's new MyCareer process.
Dec 11, 202038:48
The Dwight Howard, Danny Green and Seth Curry pod
Ky Carlin welcomes on Austin Krell of The Painted Lines to discuss what the team's new additions will do for the Philadelphia 76ers moving forward. Dwight Howard, Danny Green, and Seth Curry are the main additions and the two of them debate how each player will help the team as well as try and figure out what the new starting lineup will be. Another interesting move was the Zhaire Smith trade and they try and predict where his next spot will be. Other topics discussed: top teams in the East heading into the 2020-21 season.
Nov 26, 202038:49
Sixers president Daryl Morey deserves a round of applause for the draft night moves made
Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar on to discuss the bold moves Daryl Morey made for the Philadelphia 76ers on draft night. The team was able to get off Al Horford's contract while bringing in some much needed shooting and the team also brought in three very good rookies at the spots they were drafted at. Other topics discussed: free agency, the Eastern Conference hierarchy, and cereal.
Nov 19, 202035:56
What moves must Daryl Morey and Elton Brand make for the Philadelph
Ky Carlin returns on The Bell Ringer and he welcomes on Austin Krell of The Painted Lines to discuss the moves that Daryl Morey and Elton Brand have to make to improve the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason. They get into the draft, any potential trades, and free agency as well to help the team move forward. Also, Ky and Austin reminisce on a fender bender the two of them got into over the summer of 2020.
Nov 13, 202035:17
What moves can Daryl Morey make to help Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid succeed?
Ky welcomes free agent reporter Paul Hudrick to talk what new President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey can do to help Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid succeed.
Nov 03, 202031:51
What does hiring Daryl Morey mean for the Philadelphia 76ers and their future?
Ky and Ben DuBose, the editor of Rockets Wire, discuss Daryl Morey going to Philly to run the Sixers' basketball operations.
Oct 29, 202032:13
What can the Philadelphia 76ers learn from both the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers?
Ky Carlin welcomes on Nick Friar again to discuss the 2020 NBA Finals and the lessons that the Philadelphia 76ers can learn from both the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams offer things that the Sixers do not have at the moment and Philadelphia needs to be able to emulate those teams. Other topics discussed: getting Buddy Hield to Philadelphia, NBA ratings, and of course, Batman.
Oct 12, 202037:53
The Bell Ringer: How will the Sixers fare without Ben Simmons
Ky and Cam talk about how Ben Simmons being out indefinitely will affect the Sixers for the rest of their time in the bubble.
Aug 07, 202034:57
The Bell Ringer: The Sixers' first scrimmage
Ky and Cam get back to it to talk the Sixers' first scrimmage as the NBA's restart nears. They talk the team's improved depth and Ben Simmons shooting threes.
Jul 25, 202037:40
The Bell Ringer: What are the Sixers' chances looking like?
Ky and Cam hop on The Bell Ringer to talk what Ben Simmons moving to the power forward means for the Sixers and how it could help their offense immensely.
Jul 15, 202029:26
The Bell Ringer: On finding the happy medium in team chemistry
Ky and Cam talk how much the Sixers should balance gaining basketball chemistry with off the court chemistry, as well as the Joel Embiid and Al Horford pairing.
Jul 08, 202033:33
The Bell Ringer: Who should Philly pick up for Orlando?
Ky and Cam talk about who the Sixers should consider bringing on for the Orlando restart as well as why Tobias Harris, Josh Richardson and Shake Milton must elevate their games in the playoffs.
Jun 25, 202039:01
The Bell Ringer: On athletes speaking up on social issues
Ky and Cam discuss why it's good Tobias Harris and a host of other NBA players are using their platforms to raise awareness about racial injustice and racism.
Jun 12, 202028:22
The Bell Ringer: The NBA is back
Ky and Cam welcome Celtics Wire editor Justin Quinn and Nets Wire editor Nick Friar to talk the NBA coming back and potential playoff matchups for the Sixers, Celtics and Nets.
Jun 04, 202036:48
The Bell Ringer welcomes NBA writer Michael Scotto
Ky and Cam welcome Michael Scotto to the Bell Ringer, and the three talk about the NBA possibly resuming soon. They also talk how much of a threat the Nets are to the Sixers.
Jun 01, 202032:27
The Bell Ringer: T.J. McConnell joins the show
Ky and Cam welcome Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell onto the Bell Ringer. They talk McConnell's time in Philly and what his time has been like with Indiana.
May 22, 202033:54
The Bell Ringer: Brett Brown and his comments on the Sixers, NBA season
Ky and Cam talked about Sixers coach Brett Brown's recent comments from his Zoom call media availability, including why he thinks people should be patient with the Sixers' process.
May 16, 202029:35
The Bell Ringer: Talking Ben Simmons vs Pascal Siakam
Ky and Cam talk about Ben Simmons vs. Pascal Siakam, how Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid fit and more on the latest edition of The Bell Ringer.
May 12, 202032:49
The Bell Ringer: Elton Brand and Allen Iverson's practice rant anniversary
Ky and Cam hop on The Bell Ringer to talk Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand's recent comments, along with the anniversary of the Allen Iverson practice rant.
May 07, 202028:00
The Bell Ringer: Zhaire Smith comes on the pod
Ky and Cam welcome Philadelphia 76ers guard Zhaire Smith to the Bell Ringer, and they talk with him about the G League, how he's been staying in shape during the coronavirus pandemic and more.
May 01, 202027:20
The Bell Ringer: Some NBA practice facilities are planning to reopen
Ky and Cam talk about the plans for some NBA practice facilities to reopen, debate Sheetz vs. Wawa and more in this latest edition of The Bell Ringer.
Apr 28, 202030:19
The Bell Ringer: Hypothetical trades and Ben Simmons' shooting
On this edition of The Bell Ringer, Ky and Cam talk hypothetical Sixers trades that have been mentioned, along with Ben Simmons' shooting development.
Apr 21, 202034:44
The Bell Ringer: What will the NBA playoffs look like when the season returns?
Ky and Cam hop on the latest edition of The Bell Ringer to talk what the NBA playoffs would like with Rockets Wire editor Ben DuBose.
Apr 17, 202040:52
The Bell Ringer: Matisse Thybulle and the NBA Draft
Ky and Cam welcome The Rookie Wire's editor Cody Taylor to talk Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle, the upcoming NBA Draft and more in the latest edition of The Bell Ringer
Apr 13, 202032:23
The Bell Ringer: How Ben Simmons can attack the Celtics in a potential playoff series
Ky and Cam bring on Celtics insider and Nets Wire editor Nick Friar to discuss the NBA Draft and how Ben Simmons could attack the Celtics in a potential playoff series.
Apr 10, 202056:44
The Bell Ringer podcast: The Sixers' front office, Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz
Ky and Cam hopped on the latest edition of the Bell Ringer with Ky's friend Sharif to talk the Sixers' front office, Joel Embiid's standing among other centers and more.
Apr 06, 202059:15
The Bell Ringer talks with Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson III
Ky and Cam talk with Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson III about how he's adjusted to physical distancing, his video game skills and more in the latest edition of the Bell Ringer.
Apr 03, 202034:53
The Bell Ringer Ep 5: 2K grind, Sixers and Tiger King
Ky and Cam talk about what Ky has been doing on NBA 2K, the Sixers and how wild Netflix's Tiger King is in the latest installment of The Bell Ringer.
Mar 30, 202037:46
The Bell Ringer Pod Ep 4
Ky and Cam talk the Sixers latest news surrounding team workers' salaries during the NBA suspension, what a Sixers/Celtics playoff matchup could look like and more.
Mar 24, 202045:27
The Bell Ringer talks with Yaron Weitzman
Ky and Cam talk with Bleacher Report's Yaron Weitzman, author of new book Tanking to the Top, which looks at the Sixers and how their tanking process at the beginning of the 2010s helped them get to where they are now.
Mar 23, 202039:42
The Bell Ringer: 2K and Sixers mock draft news
Cam and Ky talk about Ky's updates on his 2K skills, the NBA and Philadelphia 76ers mock draft news.
Mar 19, 202040:05
The Bell Ringer: The Quarantine Pod
Cam and Ky talk about what it's been like social distancing and quarantining with no hoops. Also discuss and reminisce on some hoops nostalgia.
Mar 17, 202042:27