Ring The Damn Bell

The Philadelphia 76ers season is officially over… and after getting swept by the Knicks, the questions surrounding this franchise are bigger than ever. On this episode of Ring The Damn Bell, John and Sanoj look back on the emotional roller coaster that was the Sixers season — the highs, the injuries, the hope, and ultimately the crushing disappointment of another playoff collapse. We talk about ho...

In this episode of Ring the Damn Bell , John and Sanoj react to the return of Joel Embiid and Paul George — and what might have been the most exciting game of the season. Yes, it came against a struggling Bulls team… but 157 points is still 157 points. We break down: Embiid’s dominant return and what stood out most (hint: it wasn’t just scoring) PG finding his rhythm and impacting both ends of the...

John and Sanoj are back this week to talk about another especially frustrating week of being a Sixers fan. After a couple of “moral wins” against weaker teams, reality came crashing down in a brutal loss to the Denver Nuggets. From lack of effort to questionable coaching and a roster that barely looks like a team, this episode of Ring the Damn Bell dives into just how far things have fallen. With...

John and Sanoj are back this week to talk about another especially frustrating week of being a Sixers fan. The episode starts with breaking news as the guys learn during recording that Kelly Oubre is out for two weeks with an elbow sprain. It is the latest hit to a roster that already feels like it is held together by duct tape and G-League call-ups. From comparing this season to the Process era t...

John and Sanoj are back this week to talk about another especially frustrating week of being a Sixers fan. After barely squeaking out a win against a tanking Jazz team, the frustration is boiling over. From questionable roster decisions to coaching complaints and the ongoing debate about ownership, this episode of Ring the Damn Bell dives headfirst into the chaos surrounding the Sixers right now....

This Week on Ring the Damn Bell: - Horrific loss to the Pelicans - 76ers blow a lead and get dominated in the 2nd half in New Orleans, losing 126–111 — Jordan Poole & Pelicans’ shooters take over, Maxey and Oubre put up points but Philly collapses. - Huge win vs. Timberwolves - Tyrese Maxey goes off with 39 points, VJ Edgecombe lights it up from deep, and Philly snaps its skid with a statement...

After trading McCain, the guard rotation got thin — really thin. Thin enough that the Sixers were asking Kyle Lowry to log real minutes in 2026. Veteran presence? Absolutely. Heavy rotation load? That’s a different story. So the Sixers brought in Cameron Payne to stabilize the backcourt and give Tyrese Maxey some much-needed relief before those 2,000+ minutes start catching up to him. On this epis...

A 138–89 blowout at home to the Knicks. Knicks fans taking over Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jose Alvarado dropping a career night after being acquired last week. And meanwhile? The Sixers sat at the deadline and did nothing. We break down the 49-point humiliation, the atmosphere inside the arena, the Jarad McCain trade for future picks, and why standing still in the Eastern Conference might be the most...

The Philadelphia 76ers are 3–1 on their West Coast road trip, and the wins are starting to feel different. We break down statement victories over the Clippers, Warriors, and Suns, a hard-fought loss to the Lakers, and why this team is clearly gelling at the right time. We dive into the chippiness against Phoenix, including tense moments between Kelly Oubre and Dillon Brooks, plus the on-court edge...

Episode Summary The Sixers are riding a five-game win streak, and John & Sanoj break down what’s fueling the surge. From breakout performances to team balance and late-game execution, the guys look at what’s working — and whether this momentum can last. The conversation then shifts to a wild NBA trade deadline. The hosts react to Jared McCain heading to OKC, James Harden to Cleveland, Anthony...

Paul George’s suspension sparked immediate panic around the Sixers — but does it actually change the season? In this episode of Ring The Damn Bell , we break down what’s known, what isn’t being said, and why this situation may be far less damaging than the reaction online suggests. We discuss accountability without speculation, the Sixers’ on-court performance with Paul George, and how recent game...

Ring the Damn Bell — Sixers vs Bucks Postgame We beat the Bucks — but this win raised more questions than answers. In this episode of Ring the Damn Bell , John and Sanoj break down why this game exposed a deeper issue for both teams: bad coaching on both sides. From Glenn Rivers’ long track record of deflection to Nick Nurse’s questionable rotations, this one turns into a full coaching reality che...

The Sixers suffered one of the most embarrassing losses of the season, getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets in a game that exposed everything wrong with this team right now. John and Sanoj break down the pathetic lack of energy , Nick Nurse’s failure to have the team ready, and why this roster looks completely lost when the stars sit. We also dig into the ongoing frustration with Joel Embiid...

Another brutal loss, another wasted Joel Embiid performance. The Sixers fall 112–109 to the Knicks, and once again the story is painfully familiar: no adjustments out of halftime, a disastrous third quarter, and a late-game scramble that comes up short. We break down Embiid’s dominant night and why it was squandered, the 21–7 Knicks run that flipped the game, and the continued pattern of the Sixer...

The Sixers’ homestand started the worst possible way — and we had to talk about it. Back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Game 1? A straight-up blowout. Game 2? 43 minutes of great basketball… followed by a complete meltdown when it mattered most. Now 22–18, sitting 7th in the East, this team continues to find new ways to frustrate the hell out of its fans. In this 18-minute rant episode...

This week on Ring The Damn Bell , John and Sanoj break down another classic Sixers rollercoaster — thrilling wins, brutal losses, and one big question looming over everything: 👉 Is Joel Embiid actually BACK? We recap a gritty road trip win in Orlando, a heartbreaking overtime loss to Toronto, and a red-hot shooting night that reminded everyone just how dangerous this team can be when things click...

Sanoj is always first with the hot takes, even if they don't always remain true. And honestly, we're okay with it if it means our favorite team keeps proving our negativity wrong! This week John and Sanoj break down week 8 and everything Sixers including: - PG and Embiids comebacks - How the team looks when Maxey isn't there - Why we're okay with Sanoj throwing some hate our way! and so much more!...

DON'T WORRY, IT'S A JOKE! John and Sanoj would never abandon their favorite team of all time... doesn't mean they're not impressed though! This week John and Sanoj break down week 7 and everything Sixers as well as: - Big trade talk across the league -John (and Sanoj's) favorite teams to hate - Some bets are made about the playoff potential of our favorite Philly team and so much more! Check us ou...

Week 6: Passing the Torch? In this week’s episode of Ring the Damn Bell , John and Sanoj dive into the highs and heartbreaks of Week 6 in the Sixers season. This one's all about giving Joel Embiid his well-deserved flowers but also asking the big question: Is it time to hand the reins to Tyrese Maxey? We're talking: Embiid's dominance and leadership Maxey’s continued rise to stardom What this mean...

Episode 4 is here! This week, Sanoj and John are joined by longtime friend, Atlantic City ambassador, and all-around legend AC Mike Lopez. And trust us… after the week the Sixers just gave us, we needed him. We break down a true rollercoaster of games: • Pistons 114 – Sixers 105: A tough loss with Maxey doing everything he could without Embiid. • Sixers 110 – Clippers 108: A wild comeback win, Har...

Sanoj & John are back on Ring The Damn Bell breaking down a wild stretch for the Philadelphia 76ers — capped off by one of the most electric wins of the season. The highlights: • Sixers 102–100 win over Boston — Justin Edwards went nuclear : 5–6 from three, 8–9 overall , and absolutely fearless. • Kelly Oubre Jr. delivered the clutch putback with 8.7 seconds left to put Philly up for good. • O...

It’s Episode 3 of Ring the Damn Bell, and let’s just say this one got emotional. The Sixers managed to blow a 21-point lead against the Bulls , and your favorite neighbors have a lot to say about it. From meltdown moments to missed rotations, John and Sanoj break down what went wrong, what still gives us hope, and why Philly fans deserve hazard pay for watching this team sometimes. We’ve got laugh...

The Sixers are 4-0 and Philly is BUZZING. In this week’s episode of Ring the Damn Bell , Sanoj and John break down the hottest start in the NBA. We beat Boston. We beat Orlando. We beat Washington. Every game feels electric. Tyrese Maxey is playing like a superstar, VJ Edgecombe looks like the real deal, and Quentin Grimes has ice in his veins. Meanwhile, Adem Bona is turning the paint into a no-f...

Bet you didn't think you were getting TWO episodes on our release day! John and Sanoj break down the first Sixers game of the season live directly after the game. It's official, they're VJ fans for life! This episode the neighbors cover: The NAIL BITING first game win VJ's historic debut to the NBA Embiid's struggles in game 1 If you're a Sixers fan who rides or dies with this team (even when it’s...

Welcome to Ring the Damn Bell – A 76ers Podcast! In our very first episode, meet your hosts John and Sanoj, two neighbors and die-hard Sixers fans, as they tell the story of how this passion project got started. From yelling at the TV to yelling into a mic, we’re bringing all our love (and pain) for Philly basketball straight to your ears. We’re kicking things off with: - The story behind the pod...