Craig Horlbeck

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Appears On

The Ringer NFL Draft Show The Rewatchables The Town with Matthew Belloni The Bill Simmons Podcast

Episode Appearances

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · May 18, 2026

A Wild Summer Mailbag

“Co-host participating in recall games and animal combat discussions”

Cognitive Recall Games and Memory ExercisesNHL Player Names and Sports History TriviaLifetime Supply Contests and Prize Logistics

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The Ringer NFL Draft Show · May 11, 2026

The Listener Take Purge

“Participates in discussion, provides commentary on various sports topics”

Patrick Mahomes ACL injury recovery and athleticism dependencyRunning back contract market stagnationRookie quarterback performance regression (Jaden Daniels, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward)

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The Ringer NFL Draft Show · May 6, 2026

Summer Fantasy Rankings 1.0 and Chode v. Taint I. Plus, Jordan Ritter Conn on Fantasy Football, Masturbation, and His New Book, 'American Men'!

“Co-host debating fantasy rankings and engaging in discussion about regional slang and male friendship dynamics”

2025 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings and Tier AnalysisJamir Gibbs vs. Bijan Robinson Draft PositioningQuarterback Injury Risk in Fantasy Valuation

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The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Apr 29, 2026

Draft Draft: Drafting All 32 Teams' Draft Classes, Aaron Rodgers Tendered (?!), and Is Tartar Sauce Just Fancy Mayo?

“Co-host providing draft analysis and player evaluation commentary”

NFL Draft Strategy and Value AssessmentQuarterback Evaluation and DevelopmentOffensive Line Investment and Depth Building

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The Rewatchables · Apr 21, 2026

‘Kindergarten Cop’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

“Provided recorded review segment at end of episode; watched film for first time and shared impressions”

Arnold Schwarzenegger's career trajectory and creative peak (1987-1991)PG-13 rating system and content boundaries in 1990 versus 2024Child abuse as plot device in 1980s-1990s television and film

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The Rewatchables · Mar 19, 2026

A CR Month Mailbag!

“Co-host of The Rewatchables; proposes flex categories; known for detailed film knowledge and specific movie preferences”

Film Narration Effectiveness and Usage PatternsActor Physical Performance Authenticity in Sports ScenesCharacter Typecast Effects on Actor Careers

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The Town with Matthew Belloni · Feb 11, 2026

Jeff Probst on What It Takes to Produce ‘Survivor’

“Producer Craig on The Town; aspiring Survivor contestant with lifelong dream to compete on the show”

Reality competition show production logistics and budgetingCasting strategy and diversity in unscripted televisionShowrunner role and creative control in network television

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The Rewatchables · Feb 10, 2026

‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ With Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe, and Craig Horlbeck

“Producer and occasional Rewatchables host; creates new categories and drives episode structure”

Jim Carrey's 1994 breakout year and career trajectoryTheatrical vs. streaming distribution for comedy filmsPhysical comedy performance and actor training pipelines

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The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 6, 2026

NBA Power Rankings and “Do You Believe?” With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus an Eagles/Steelers Fan Base Report With Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck

“Steelers fan and sports analyst discussing NFL playoff matchups and quarterback performance evaluation”

NBA Power Rankings and Playoff ContentionCoaching Impact on Team PerformanceQuarterback Evaluation and System Fit

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The Rewatchables · Jan 6, 2026

A 2026 Rewatchables Mailbag

“Co-host contributing to category discussions; known for preference for shorter movies, inspiring the Horobex Scale award”

Streaming vs. Cable: Impact on Movie DiscoveryFilm Runtime Optimization and PacingRewatchability and Social Context

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The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Dec 24, 2025

Power Ranking NFL Rules We Want Changed, the One Second Christmas Song Challenge, and Fantasy Court

“Co-host proposing loser's bracket tournament format and kicker walk-out music rule”

NFL Rule Changes and ReformKicking Ball Conditioning and Field Goal AccuracyDynamic Kickoff Rules and Field Position

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