Description
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
Episodes
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2023 / 3 / 24Most Fun NFL Offseason Story Lines With Mina Kimes and Danny Kelly, Plus West Play-In Roulette With Michael PinaThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Kelly and ESPN's Mina Kimes to discuss the biggest NFL offseason story lines so far, including the Panthers' no. 1 overall draft pick, Lamar Jackson's future, the...
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2023 / 3 / 22Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on Four Decades of Friendship and Movies. Plus, Logan Murdock on the Jaylen Brown Saga.The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Logan Murdock to discuss his new article on Jaylen Brown. They discuss his approach to the piece, Jaylen finding his place as a member of the Celtics, his upcoming...
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2023 / 3 / 20An NBA Title Mystery, a âHistoric Scoringâ Dilemma, Atlantaâs Woes and March Madness with Ryen RussilloThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and they start by talking about how wide open the race for the NBA title is and who some of their favorites are. Then they put into context some of the...
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2023 / 3 / 17Curry vs. Rodgers, Plus Drafting the Worst NBA Contracts With Joe House and Wosny LambreThe Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on generational talents Steph Curry and Aaron Rodgers (1:06) before he is joined by Joe House and Wosny Lambre for the second annual NBA Worst Contracts Draft....
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2023 / 3 / 15The NBA Center Revolution, March Madness Picks, and the WWEâs Gambling Idea With Kevin OâConnor, Tate Frazier, and Brian GewirtzThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss the Nuggets' struggles, who can win the West, the return of the NBA center position, NBA draft prospects, and more (1:44). Then, Bill talks...
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2023 / 3 / 13Sacramentoâs Sleeper Potential, More MVP Arguments, and a Bizarre All-NBA Situation With Ryen RussilloThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss whether the Kings have a legit shot at winning the Western Conference and if De'Aaron Fox is getting enough love (2:35). Then, they talk about...
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2023 / 3 / 10Lamarâs Next Move, the Rodgers Sweepstakes, and an Oscars Preview With Sheil Kapadia, John Jastremski, and Sean FennesseyThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Sheil Kapadia and John Jastremski to discuss the likelihood of Aaron Rodgers being traded to the Jets, Daniel Jonesâs contract extension, and what Lamar Jacksonâs...
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2023 / 3 / 8The Scary Suns and Mobleyâs Rise With Rob Mahoney, and the Incredible Season 1 Finale of 'Succession' With Derek Thompson and Joanna RobinsonThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the challenging Suns, and the Nuggets biggest rival in the Western Conference (1:45), the Timberwolves rounding into shape, Evan Mobley's...
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2023 / 3 / 6A Knicks/Celtics Switcheroo, Jaâs Crisis, Hardenâs Resurgence and GSWâs Weird Season With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Knicks double-overtime win vs. the Celtics, as well as the Knicks new ceiling, the 76ers' big win over the Bucks (2:07), Ja Morant's...
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2023 / 3 / 3Jon Jonesâs Last Stand, Wembyâs Ceiling, the Jokic Backlash, and UFOs With Ariel Helwani and Chuck KlostermanThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss UFC 285, Jon Jones's first fight since 2020, the current state of the UFC, and more (3:07). Then Bill talks with author Chuck Klosterman about...
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2023 / 3 / 1The Surging Knicks, Zombie Heat, and a Bizarre College Hoops Season With Ariel Helwani, Mike Schur, Kevin OâConnor, and Tate FrazierThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss the fifth-place Knicks, their recent win streak, their playoff hopes, and more (4:18). Then, Bill is joined by writer, producer, and loyal...
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2023 / 2 / 27The Most Improbable 2023 NBA Story Lines Draft (So Far) With Joe House and Dave JacobyThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and David Jacoby to discuss whether the Lakers or Warriors are a better postseason bet, how the rest of the Jazz's season will play out, the Celtics' narrow...
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2023 / 2 / 20The NBA Midseason Power Poll With Ryen RussilloThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo, and they go through seven tiers of the NBA. In each tier, they pick out which team they like the most going forward and which team they like the least....
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2023 / 2 / 17Phillyâs Ceiling, Orlandoâs Future, Kawhiâs Present, and Ben Simmonsâs Past With Chris Ryan, Steve Ceruti, and Michael PinaThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss they 76ers' impressive stretch of games, the top of the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers buying out Kevin Love, and more (2:53). Steve Ceruti then...
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2023 / 2 / 15The Future of Everything 2023 Edition With Derek ThompsonThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson to discuss some of the biggest incorrect predictions for 2022 (2:33) before they make their predictions for the future of tech, food, entertainment,...
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2023 / 2 / 13Never Bet Against Mahomes and Other Super Bowl Lessons With Cousin SalThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to break down the Chiefs' win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Pat Mahomesâs GOAT potential, the Eagles' defense not showing up, the controversial holding...
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2023 / 2 / 9Part 2: Trade Deadline Reactions With Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney. Plus, SB LVII Million-Dollar Picks.In the second part of our series on 2023 NBA trade deadline reactions, The Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney minutes after the deadline passes to discuss the Warriors bringing...
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2023 / 2 / 9Part 1: A Bombshell KD to Suns Trade With Ryen RussilloIn Part 1 of the 2023 NBA trade deadline podcasts, The Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss their reactions to the Suns trading for Kevin Durantâincluding whether this makes Phoenix...
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2023 / 2 / 8Notes on LeBronâs Big Night, Plus Peter Schrager on the Best Chiefs-Eagles StorylinesThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons discusses being in Crypto.com Arena to see LeBron James break the scoring title, a look back on LeBron's career, legacy, and more (1:45). Then Bill is joined by Peter Schrager of NFL...
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2023 / 2 / 6Part 2: A Best Super Bowl LVII Props Extravaganza With Cousin SalIn Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal, and they run through some of their favorite Super Bowl prop bets. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Associate Producer:...
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2023 / 2 / 6Part 1: Kyrie Trade Reactions + Deadline Predictions With Ryen Russillo and Joe HouseIn Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Joe House to give their reactions to the Dallas Mavericksâ trade for Kyrie Irving. They discuss the assets the...
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2023 / 2 / 2The 2023 NBA Fake Trade Draft With Kevin OâConnor, Rob Mahoney, and Chris RyanIn honor of the upcoming NBA trade deadline, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor, Chris Ryan, and Rob Mahoney to throw out their favorite fake NBA trades for this season! Host: Bill...
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2023 / 1 / 30Mahomes Survives, Philly Cruises, a Bad Ref Weekend, Plus the Super Bowl Line With Cousin SalThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs outlasting the Bengals (1:12), and the Eagles rolling over the 49ers (21:30), before guessing the line for Super...
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2023 / 1 / 27A Championship Weekend Mega-Preview, Plus a Boston Sports Check-in | With Peter Schrager, Benjamin Solak, and Bill's DadThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports to discuss Bengals-Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes's injury, the Bengals' postseason attitude adjustment, 49ers-Eagles, Aaron...
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2023 / 1 / 25The Still-Young Grizzlies, Best NBA Futures Bets, and 2023âs Oscar NomsThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Vernon and Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies' three-game losing streak and whether this team could use some veterans before the trade deadline (2:06). They also...
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2023 / 1 / 23A Cowboys Collapse, Burrowâs Big Day, Buffaloâs Big Mistake, and a Baby Doll Cameo With Cousin SalThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Cowboys scoring only 12 points in their loss to the 49ers, the Eagles' blowout win over the Giants, the Bengals' impressive win over the Bills,...
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2023 / 1 / 20Round 2 NFL Playoffs Preview With Peter Schrager and Benjamin SolakThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager to discuss story lines and Bill's Playoff Gambling Manifesto rules for all four games during Round 2 (1:32). Then Bill talks with Benjamin Solak about the...
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2023 / 1 / 18NBA No-Manâs-Land, Bradyâs Bleak Future, and a Sit Down with WWE CEO Nick Khan | With Justin Termine, Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Justin Termine of SiriusXM to discuss the Clippers roster not meshing, the Suns in no-man's-land, the Trail Blazers possibly being better off trading Damian Lillard, a...
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2023 / 1 / 16Here Come the Giants, There Go the Chargers, Wild-Card Winners and Divisional Round Lines With Cousin SalThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Giants' hard-fought win over the Vikings, an all-time Chargers loss to the Jaguars, Seahawks-49ers, a bizarre Dolphins-Bills game, and a...
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2023 / 1 / 13The Round 1 Mega-Playoff Preview (and UFC/WWE talk) With Ariel Helwani, Benjamin Solak, Raheem Palmer and Danny HeifetzThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss another hopeful Buffalo Bills team in January, UFC president Dana Whiteâs press conference following his domestic violence incident, and Vince...
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2023 / 1 / 11NBA All-Star Arguments: The East With Zach LoweThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to argue for all 12 spots for the Eastern Conference All-Stars! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad...
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2023 / 1 / 9Bye-Bye Rodgers, Tua and Lamar in Limbo, Dak vs. Brady, a Title Sleeper, and Playoff Lines with Cousin SalThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the biggest stories from NFL Week 18, including the Lions ending the Packers' playoffs hopes, the Texans losing the no. 1 pick in the draft by...
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2023 / 1 / 6The Curious Clippers and More NBA Head-Scratchers With Rob Mahoney. Plus, a Complicated Week 18 in the NFL With Peter Schrager.The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss how hard it is to get a feel for NBA teams at this point in the season; they discuss the Nuggets, Clippers, Cavaliers, Warriors, Grizzlies,...
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2023 / 1 / 4Greatest Knicks What-Ifs and a January NBA Power Poll Deep DiveThe Ringer's Bill Simmons addresses Donovan Mitchell's 71-point game in the Cavaliers' win vs. the Bulls before running through the most impactful "What if?" moments in Knicks history, including "What if the...
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2023 / 1 / 2The Somehow Alive Packers, Zombie Bucs, Wonât-Die Pats, and More Improbable Week 18 Playoff Scenarios With Cousin SalThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Steelersâ comeback win over the Ravens, Dolphins-Patriots, the Packers earning some respect by beating the Vikings by 24 points, Eagles-Saints,...
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2022 / 12 / 30NBA Ringz Culture, Wobbling for Wemby Trade Teams, and Week 17 Million-Dollar Picks With Van Lathan, Wosny Lambre, and Peter SchragerThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre and Van Lathan to settle a disagreement about whether the Nikola Jokic hype is overblown (3:57), before Bill and Wosny look at the NBA teams who may benefit...
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2022 / 12 / 28Luka & Jokic Chase History, the All-Time Fun NBA Team, and NFL Burning Questions | With J. Kyle Mann and Benjamin SolakThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Luka Doncic's 60-point performance in the Mavericks' win over the Knicks (1:56), as well as Nikola Jokic's dazzling offensive impact, and the...
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2022 / 12 / 26Teetering Tua, Delightful Danny Dimes, Zombie Brady, Washed Russ, and a Confusing Week 17 Ahead With Cousin SalThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Buccaneers' ugly win over the Cardinals, Cowboys-Eagles, Bill and Sal's "Super Bowl Circle", Tua Tagovailoa's 3 interception performance in the...
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2022 / 12 / 23The Dolphinsâ Sleeper Potential, New York Rivalries, Sunday Ticketâs Future, and Red-Hot Million-Dollar Picks | With Peter Schrager, John Jastremski, and Bryan CurtisThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by John Jastremski and Peter Schrager to discuss the Dolphins being the annual NFL Playoffs sleeper team, along with other sleeper candidatesâincluding the Chargers,...
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2022 / 12 / 21A Suns Sale, Pivot Trade NBA Teams, and the Future of Belichick and Kraft | With Rob Mahoney and Seth WickershamThe Ringer's Bill Simmons quickly addresses the news that the Phoenix Suns are finalizing a sale (1:05) before talking with Rob Mahoney about NBA teams that after 30 games should be changing their...
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2022 / 12 / 19An All-Time-Dumb Pats Loss, Dallas Stumbles, Detroitâs Thriving, and More NFL Weirdness With Cousin SalThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Cowboysâ overtime loss to the Jaguars, the Patriotsâ puzzling last-second loss to the Raiders, Commanders-Giants, AFC/NFC playoff pictures,...
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2022 / 12 / 16Best QB Arguments, Million-Dollar Picks and Malik Monk | With Benjamin Solak, Steven Ruiz, and Peter SchragerThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Benjamin Solak and Steven Ruiz to discuss Tua Tagovailoa's season, Steven's QB rankings, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, favorite Week-15 matchups, and more (2:36). Then Bill...
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2022 / 12 / 14The 2023 NBA Trade Value List (Pencil, Not Ink) With Joe HouseThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House for the annual NBA Trade Value List, complete with honorable and dishonorable mentions and Bill's top 70 trade value players (0:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest:...
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2022 / 12 / 12Herbertâs Back, Tampaâs Dead, Carolinaâs Alive, Hurts is the MVP, and Week 15 Lines With Cousin SalThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the conference implications of the Dolphins' loss to the Chargers, Jets-Bills, the 49ers' blowout win over the Buccaneers, the Eagles' quest for a...
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2022 / 12 / 9Utah's Good, the 49ers Arenât Dead, Nobody Believes in Minnesota, and MoreâWith Michael Pina, Peter Schrager, and Benjamin SolakThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Michael Pina to discuss the Jazz continuing to win games, what the Mavericks are missing, and the Celtics' defense (3:48). Bill talks with Peter Schrager of NFL Network...
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2022 / 12 / 6The Tatum-Brown Thing, ADâs Rejuvenation, Traeâs Troubles, and LIGHT THE BEAM With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo for a midseason NBA check-in! They discuss the Pelicans as fringe title contenders, the Suns' best bet to keep Chris Paul on the court for the playoffs,...
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2022 / 12 / 5Mr. Irrelevant, Joey B, Mike Lotus, Danny Dimes, Josh McD, and other NFL Winners + Losers With Cousin SalThe Ringerâs Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Cowboysâ blowout win vs. the Colts, 49ers-Dolphins, another Bengals victory over the Chiefs, Raiders-Chargers, Texans-Browns, Lamar Jacksonâs...
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2022 / 12 / 2Could Brady Return to the Pats? Plus: Miami-SF, Cincy-KC, Million-Dollar Picks, and RIP Christine McVie | With Peter Schrager, Benjamin Solak, and Nathan HubbardThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports to discuss Bill's theory about Tom Brady's potential return to the Patriots in 2023, the games of the week (49ers-Dolphins,...
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2022 / 11 / 30The BS NBA Power Poll, USMNT Survives, and 2022 NFL Gambling Lessons | With Chris Ryan, Steve Ceruti, and Warren SharpThe Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his Quarterly NBA Power Poll for all 30 teams (2:09). Then, Bill is joined by Chris Ryan and Steve Ceruti to discuss USA's stressful World Cup victory over Iran, Christian...
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2022 / 11 / 28Hurts So Good, Denverâs Hell, a Messy NFC South, and a Loaded Week 13 Slate With Cousin SalThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Eagles' win over the Packers that brings Philly to 10-1, Patriots-Vikings, the Commanders earning some respect, the Bucs' loss to the Browns...