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
- 2025 / 9 / 12The Juggernaut Packers, Realistic Clippers Punishments, and Week 2 NFL Picks With Joe House, Jason Concepcion, and Chris RyanThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the ‘TNF’ matchup between the Commanders and Packers (3:16). Then, Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion join to discuss realistic punishment for the...
- 2025 / 9 / 10Arch Manning, NFL Announcers, a New Deal for 'PTI', the Ballmer Scandal, and a Crawford-Canelo Megafight With Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris MannixThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Jr. are joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss Arch Manning, college football, media storylines, and more (3:39). Then, Chris Mannix joins to talk about the Steve Ballmer...
- 2025 / 9 / 8A Classic Josh-Vs.-Lamar Battle, the Week 1 Panic Meter, Guess the Lines and Parent Corner With Cousin SalThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 1 of the NFL season before guessing the lines for Week 2 and closing with Parent Corner (3:08). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin...
- 2025 / 9 / 5Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 NFL Picks, and a Possible Clippers Scandal With Joe HouseThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Eagles-Cowboys 'TNF' game (3:19). Then, they talk about their Ringer 107 picks for the week (22:50), before discussing the Kawhi...
- 2025 / 9 / 3Most Fun NFL Story Lines With Peter SchragerThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager to talk about various NFL story lines ahead of the new season (3:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peter Schrager Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo...
- 2025 / 9 / 2Charles Barkley on Skinny Luka, the Eagles, LeBron, Jokic, Josh Allen, and His Uneasy ESPN PartnershipThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Charles Barkley to make his annual NFL champion pick before discussing the second apron, the “best NBA player” argument, Barkley's ESPN partnership, and much more...
- 2025 / 8 / 31Guess the Lines Week 1, Micah Parsons Trade Damage, and an NFL Futures Draft With Cousin SalThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Micah Parsons trade (3:47), before the return of Guess the Lines Week 1 and Parent Corner (24:51). Finally, Bill and Sal have an NFL futures...
- 2025 / 8 / 252025 NFL Teams as Classic Action Movies, With Kyle Brandt and Joe HouseThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kyle Brandt and Joe House to classify their NFL teams as classic action movies (3:10). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kyle Brandt and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat,...
- 2025 / 8 / 22The "My Guy" Fantasy Football Draft (4th Annual!) With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck for their annual "My Guy" Fantasy Football Draft (1:49). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and...
- 2025 / 8 / 14NFL Preseason Hype Buy or Sell. Plus, Spike Lee on Basketball and Movies | With Danny KellyThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Kelly of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show to discuss the preseason NFL hype (2:54). Then, Spike Lee joins to talk Knicks; Denzel Washington; his new film, ‘Highest...
- 2025 / 8 / 12The UFC Cashes In, Plus a Truly Riveting 1990s Cowboys Documentary With Ariel Helwani, Cousin Sal, and Bryan CurtisThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to react to the news of UFC landing a blockbuster streaming deal with Paramount and discuss what it means for the fans, the fighters, and the company...
- 2025 / 8 / 11A 2025 NFL QB Pyramid, and Half-Baked Ideas (Summer Edition) With Sheil Kapadia and Kevin WildesBill is joined by Sheil Kapadia to catch up on the Eagles, and to discuss Bill’s NFL Quarterback Pyramid ahead of the 2025 season (3:50). Then, Kevin Wildes joins to talk about male friendships and the...
- 2025 / 8 / 4“Is This Real?” NFL Questions and Summer Scuttlebutt With Dianna RussiniBill is joined by Dianna Russini to talk about having kids before discussing year two of Caleb Williams and looking at the Broncos (10:46). Then, they talk about Micah Parsons and concerns for the Browns...
- 2025 / 8 / 1Euro NBA Thoughts, Plus Cody Rhodes on Being the WWE’s Guy, Leaving AEW, Feuding With John Cena, and the Rules of KayfabeBill discusses the Red Sox and news of Adam Silver’s NBA European league venture (2:50). Then, Bill is joined by WWE superstar Cody Rhodes to talk about his wrestling career, his father, and much more...
- 2025 / 7 / 28NFL Future Leans, the Yankees Malaise, Amy Bradley Theories, a Scheffler Makeover, and Hulk Hogan’s Career With Joe House, Jack-O, and David ShoemakerThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss their favorite NFL futures (2:19). Then, Jack-O joins to discuss the Yankees, Scottie Scheffler, ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, and true crime documentaries...
- 2025 / 7 / 23Best NBA Summer Arguments With Zach LoweThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe fresh off Summer League to discuss the hottest NBA news, including rumors of a new international basketball league, the Pelicans, and the Kings (3:17). They...
- 2025 / 7 / 21The Colbert-CBS Drama and NFL Leap Team Possibilities With Matt Belloni and Nate TiceThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Matthew Belloni to talk about CBS cancelling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ and what that means for the future of TV (2:50). Then, Nate Tice joins ahead of the NFL...
- 2025 / 7 / 13An Awesome ‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles HolmesThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Van Lathan Jr. to talk about Joseph Kosinski’s ‘F1’ film, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris (2:16), before discussing Pitt’s acting career. Then, Charles Holmes joins...
- 2025 / 7 / 7The Bleakest NBA Team Situations (Next 5 Years) With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the latest NBA free agency news (1:50). Then, they break down the teams with the worst roster situations in the East and the West (18:40)....
- 2025 / 7 / 2Milwaukee’s Crazy and Other NBA Summer Takeaways With Rob Mahoney, Plus a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s DadThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to NBA free agency with major moves from the Bucks, Rockets, and Lakers (2:01). Then, they talk about the positive offseason for the Nuggets and the...
- 2025 / 6 / 30The NBA Summer Movement Preview With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the upcoming NBA free agency, plus some big deals that already came from the Rockets and Timberwolves (2:07). Then, they talk about their...
- 2025 / 6 / 26NBA Draft Reactions and Lots of Pelicans Jokes With Joe House and J. Kyle MannThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and J. Kyle Mann live after the first round of the 2025 NBA draft to break down the lottery picks and draft-night moves (3:05). Host: Bill Simmons Guests:...
- 2025 / 6 / 25The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines With Chris MannixThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss the Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis early in the offseason (0:00). Then, they talk about the Atlanta Hawks’ future,...
- 2025 / 6 / 23OKC Wins the Title, Haliburton’s Devastating Injury, the Durant Trade and NBA Draft Buzz With Ryen Russillo and Zach LoweThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Zach Lowe to react to the Thunder winning the 2025 NBA championship, and Tyrese Haliburton’s injury (2:35). Then, they talk about the Eastern...
- 2025 / 6 / 20The Pacers Survive (Again!), Game 7 Thoughts, the Lakers Sale and KD Rumors 9.0 With Zach Lowe and Rob MahoneyThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney to react to the Pacers pushing OKC to a Game 7 in the NBA Finals (2:01). Then, they preview Game 7 and discuss what the Thunder needs to do to...
- 2025 / 6 / 20The Pacers Survive (Again!), Game 7 Thoughts, the Lakers Sale and KD Rumors 9.0 With Zach Lower and Rob MahoneyThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney to react to the Pacers pushing OKC to a Game 7 in the NBA Finals (2:01). Then, they preview Game 7 and discuss what the Thunder needs to do to...
- 2025 / 6 / 18The Grizzlies’ Future, the Devers Trade, NBA Draft Takes, and a Kon Knueppel Interview | With Chris Vernon, Joe House, and Kevin HenchThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Vernon and Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies sending Desmond Bane to Orlando before talking about the U.S. Open and the NBA draft (2:24). Then, Bill chats with...
- 2025 / 6 / 17The Jalen Williams Game, Haliburton’s Injury, OKC Vs. MJ’s Bulls, and Giannis’s Future With Doc RiversThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to react to OKC taking a commanding 3-2 lead against the Pacers in the NBA Finals (2:18). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and the Knicks firing...
- 2025 / 6 / 15Orlando Gets Bane, The Limbo Grizzlies, KD’s Future and OKC’s Moment with Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Grizzlies trading away Desmond Bane to the Magic, potential Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant trades, and if this catapults Orlando as...
- 2025 / 6 / 12The Cinderella Pacers Do It Again, Plus Trade Buzz From Indiana With Zach LoweThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Pacers taking a 2-1 lead against OKC in the NBA Finals (1:55). Then, they talk about Indianapolis as a sports city, Bennedict Mathurin’s...
- 2025 / 6 / 10Chuck Klosterman on the NBA Finals, a Rival League, the Sonics, 'The Rehearsal,' Cooper Flagg, and the Fear of AIThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about the NBA's popularity and foul baiting (2:58), before they discuss the biggest sport franchise moves and the possibility of a new...
- 2025 / 6 / 9SGA’s Game 2 Masterpiece, Summer NBA Chaos Watch, McDavid’s Cup Quest, and ‘Tires’ With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to OKC taking Game 2 at home against the Pacers in the NBA Finals (2:25). Then, they discuss the bad ratings for these Finals and why the NHL...
- 2025 / 6 / 6Indy Steals Game 1 in OKC … WTF Happened? | With Zach LoweThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to the Pacers stunning OKC in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:32). Then, they preview Game 2 and discuss fixes for OKC to turn the series around (30:31). Finally,...
- 2025 / 6 / 3Why Did the Knicks Fire Thibs? Plus, a Belichick Debate (and More) With Pablo TorreThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the news of the Knicks firing Coach Thibs, and he makes his NBA Finals predictions (3:33). Then, Bill is joined by Pablo Torre to squash their Bill Belichick beef once and...
- 2025 / 6 / 1Indiana’s Incredible Finals Run, a Knicks Summer Strategy Session, and the 'Inside the NBA' ESPN Fit With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan Jr.Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Pacers defeating the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam winning the ECF MVP instead of Tyrese Haliburton, and Rick Carlisle’s impact as a...
- 2025 / 5 / 30The Knicks Stay Alive With Rob Mahoney and Joe House, Plus NFL Offseason Intrigue Rankings With Albert BreerBill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks winning Game 5 in New York to push their ECF series against the Pacers to Game 6 (2:30). Then, they discuss OKC eliminating the...
- 2025 / 5 / 28Haliburton’s Brilliant Game 4, the Reeling Knicks, and OKC’s All Grown Up With Zach LoweThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Knicks-Pacers Game 4 (5:39). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers rising to the occasion in these playoffs (33:35). Finally, they...
- 2025 / 5 / 25A Rare NBA Sea-Change Season, the Haliburton What-Ifs, and a 2020 Redraft With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss what the NBA teams may look like next year (1:43). Then, they react to OKC-Timberwolves Game 3 and discuss Bill’s theory that something has...
- 2025 / 5 / 23Jon Stewart on a Knicks Disaster, the Soto Era, His ‘Daily Show’ Comeback, Bad Biden Coverage, and New York Fans | Plus: Is an OKC Title Now Inevitable?The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to Game 2 of the WCF between the Timberwolves and the Thunder (2:25). Then, Bill is joined by comedian and late-night host Jon Stewart to talk about the Knicks, his beginnings...
- 2025 / 5 / 21The Invincible OKC, Knicks Nirvana, and Acceptable Giannis Trades With Zach Lowe, Ariel Helwani, Sean Fennessey, and Ben ThompsonBill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Game 1 of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves (5:23). Then, Bill talks with Ariel Helwani and Sean Fennessey about the Knicks’ playoff run and their...
- 2025 / 5 / 19OKC Ends Denver, "Whaddya Do" Second-Round Losers, and Knicks-Pacers Predictions With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Thunder’s blowout Game 7 win against the Nuggets (2:21). Then, Bill and Ryen discuss trade scenarios and what they would do with the assets...
- 2025 / 5 / 16Denver Survives! Suddenly Dramatic Playoff Weekend Alert With Rob MahoneyThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to Thunder-Nuggets Game 6 and preview a must-win Game 7 on Sunday (2:06). Then, they discuss whether or not the Celtics have a chance to take Game 6...
- 2025 / 5 / 15The Luke Kornet Game and Tatum’s Road Back With David Jacoby. Plus, WNBA Commissioner Cathy EngelbertThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby to react to the Celtics taking Game 5 against the Knicks and Jayson Tatum’s injury (3:42). Then, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert joins to discuss where...
- 2025 / 5 / 13Tatum Suffers a Devastating Injury, and Dallas Wins a Wild NBA Lottery With J. Kyle Mann and Joe HouseThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to react to the Celtics losing Game 4 against the Knicks after Jayson Tatum went down with an injury (1:44). Then, they discuss the NBA draft...
- 2025 / 5 / 12The Floundering Cavs, OKC-Boston Gut Checks, and Lottery Karma Power Rankings With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Pacers (2:15). Then, they talk Thunder-Nuggets Game 4 before breaking down the rest of the playoff games over...
- 2025 / 5 / 9Best NBA Playoff Guys, Curry’s Value, and the Perplexing Celtics Meltdown With Wosny Lambre, Joe House, and Bill’s DadThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre and Joe House to react to Warriors-Timberwolves Game 2, and to preview Cavs-Pacers Game 3 (2:19). Then, they craft a pyramid of the best NBA playoff guys,...
- 2025 / 5 / 6A Celtics-OKC Panic Check, Plus the Towns/Porzingis Careers With Zach LoweThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Knicks-Celtics and Nuggets-OKC playoff games on Monday (2:53). Then, Bill and Zach discuss the careers of Karl Anthony-Towns and Kristaps...
- 2025 / 5 / 5The Buddy Hield Game, Indy’s Dangerous, a Clips Collapse, and “Whaddya Do” Teams With Ryen RussilloThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to all the NBA playoff games over the weekend and more (2:03)! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo...
- 2025 / 5 / 2A Clips-Nuggets Slugfest, Brunson’s Heroics, Best 2025 TV Shows and NBA Then and Now With Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson and Bob RyanThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks-Pistons and Nuggets-Clippers playoff matchups on Thursday (2:22). Then, Bill talks with Joanna Robinson about TV shows in 2025...
- 2025 / 4 / 30Playoff Jamal, Playoff Harden, Farewell Giannis, and a Draymond Deep Dive With Kirk Goldsberry and Zach LoweThe Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to Tuesday's NBA playoff games, discuss Giannis’s future, and more (3:28). Then, Bill chats with Zach Lowe about Draymond Green and his unique...