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.
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk NBA rookies before they highlight one player from each East NBA team ahead of the season. Then, Chris Ryan and Van Lathan join to discuss the Cable/Streaming Hall of Fame, Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger,’ and Manchester City's troubles. (0:00) Intro (2:44) Rookies and NBA One Guy (the East) intro (7:01) Bulls, Hawks, and Celtics (21:37) Nets, Hornets, and Cavs (36:28) Pistons, Pacers, and Heat (50:36) Bucks, Knicks, and Magic (59:09) 76ers, Wizards, and Raptors (01:10:23) Cable Star Hall of Fame (01:19:06) ‘Digger’ and Tom Cruise (01:35:40)…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal after the Lion-Panthers game to react to the game and to recap the rest of Week 4. Then, they guess the lines for Week 5 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Lions-Panthers and the NFC playoff picture (11:26) Dolphins-Vikings, Cardinals-Giants, Chargers-Seahawks (31:35) Patriots-Bills and Cowboys-Texans (44:34) Rams-Eagles and Chiefs-Raiders (54:40) Broncos-49ers and Jaguars-Bengals (01:02:12) Jets-Bears and Packers-Buccaneers (01:04:12) Colts-Commanders (01:07:24) Guess the Lines Week 5 (01:34:34) Parent Corner (01:47:43)…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Steelers-Browns 'TNF' matchup before making their Ringer 107 picks. Then, Tom Pelissero hops on to discuss six NFL topics heading into Week 4. Finally, Bill’s dad joins the pod to discuss the end of the Red Sox's season, Boston sports, and more! (0:00) Intro (1:08) Steelers-Browns recap (10:45) Fever-Aces recap (17:03) Ringer 107 Week 4 picks (49:09) Jalen Duren takes Pistons offer and other NBA talk (01:06:08) Six NFL topics with Tom Pelissero (01:49:08) Recapping the Red Sox's season (02:16:23) Celtics and Boston sports…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to talk about the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit and the NBA rule changes before reacting to quotes from NBA media day. Then, Bryan Curtis joins the pod to discuss the NFL broadcast, sportswriting, and much more! (0:00) Intro with Red Sox–Yankees Game 1 reactions (7:04) Jalen Duren pushing his way out of Detroit? (19:09) NBA rule changes (24:09) “Do you believe this?” NBA media day quotes (58:37) NBA Vegas expansion (01:03:45) Football broadcast discussion (01:09:28) Tomlin, Brady, and the best NFL broadcasters (01:28:29) College…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Rams-Broncos 'SNF' game before recapping the rest of the matchups of Week 3 and going on to Guess the Lines for Week 4. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Rams-Broncos (7:34) Ravens-Cowboys and Patriots-Jaguars (27:14) Raiders-Saints and Texans-Colts (33:45) Chargers-Bills and Seahawks-Commanders (39:49) Vikings-Bucs and Cardinals-49ers (46:31) Chiefs-Dolphins and Bengals-Steelers (52:57) Panthers-Browns (54:45) Guess the Lines Week 4 (01:20:10) MLB playoffs (01:28:49) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to dive into the mailbag and answer some questions from the listeners. Then, Tom Pelissero comes on to talk about six fascinating topics in the NFL before House returns to make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 3. (0:00) Intro (2:01) Mailbag with House (56:40) Six fascinating things in the NFL with Tom Pelissero (1:30:23) Ringer 107 Week 3 Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Tom Pelissero Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized Price Plan® today.…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the Knicks and the Eastern Conference. Then, Anthony Jeselnik joins the pod to talk about his new book club podcast, before talking about his career as a comedian, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:17) The Knicks and the East with Zach Lowe (01:06:36) Anthony Jeselnik on book clubs, roasts, and stand-up comedy Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Anthony Jeselnik Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Catch Anthony Jeselnik on the "Wrath of Man" tour: https://anthonyjeselnik.com/tour Download Uber Eats and order…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Chiefs winning in OT against the Colts, before recapping the rest of the Week 2 matchups. Then, they guess the lines for Week 3 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) NFL Week 2 recap (01:07:04) Guess the Lines Week 3 (01:31:48) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at https://michelobultra.com/SuperiorAccess The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to react to the Bills defeating the Lions in a Week 2 'TNF' matchup. Then, Joe House joins to listen to Bill’s letter to the Clippers, answer some mailbag questions, and make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 2. (0:00) Intro (1:07) Lions-Bills reactions and more with Tom Pelissero (42:57) Bill’s letter to the Clippers (51:18) Mailbag (01:07:43) Ringer 107 picks Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to preview the Clippers' season after a tough summer. Then, Bill opens up the mailbag to answer some NFL questions. Finally, Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo hop on the pod to talk about their favorite story lines of the MLB season. (0:00) Intro (2:26) Clippers preview with Rob Mahoney (37:48) NFL mailbag (01:04:54) MLB with Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Billy Gil, and Anthony Dabbundo Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal react to Week 1 of the NFL season before looking at some of the futures they already regret. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 2 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Week 1 reactions (01:07:33) GTL Week 2 (01:28:13) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, Chris Wohlers, and Trevor Rabone Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at https://michelobultra.com/SuperiorAccess The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the 49ers taking down the Rams in Australia before making their Ringer 107 picks for Week 1 and more! (0:00) Intro (1:08) 49ers-Rams reactions (24:03) Ringer 107 picks (01:13:14) U.S. Open thoughts Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers See what boring banking can do for you. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly to react to the NFL season opener between the Patriots and the Seahawks. Then, they preview 49ers-Rams in Australia before giving some hot takes. (0:00) Intro (1:07) Patriots-Seahawks reactions (30:51) 49ers-Rams preview and hot takes Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to debate whether Josh Allen is the best QB in the league and the Chiefs’ ceiling this season before diving into a Clippers-heavy mailbag. (0:00) Intro (2:26) A Josh Allen and Chiefs discussion (36:24) Mailbag Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Nick Wright Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Download Uber Eats and order now. http://ubereats.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to Guess the Lines for Week 1 before having their NFL futures draft. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Guess the Lines Week 1 (55:33) NFL futures draft Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at https://michelobultra.com/SuperiorAccess The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons starts the pod by giving his thoughts on the NBA punishing the Clippers. Then, Charles Barkley joins to discuss the Clippers news, Jaylen in Philly, LeBron leaving the Lakers, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:50) The Clippers get punished (22:57) Charles Barkley on the Clippers, ESPN, and more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Charles Barkley Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to discuss the NFL's make-or-break QBs before previewing college football. Then, Diana Taurasi joins the pod to talk about the renaissance of the WNBA, her friendship with Kobe, and much more! (0:00) Intro (3:04) NFL and CFB previews with Todd McShay (57:26) Diana Taurasi on the WNBA, Kobe, and much more! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at https://paypal.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House for Part 2 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. Next up: the AFC! (0:00) Intro (5:44) AFC East (37:11) AFC North (01:09:30) AFC South (01:28:45) AFC West Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House LIVE on Netflix for Part 1 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. First up: the NFC! (0:00) Intro (1:30) NFC East (37:08) NFC North (01:06:31) NFC South (01:33:57) NFC West Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Cousin Sal and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jonathan Frias NBA 2K27 | Ball Over Everything The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck LIVE on Netflix for their annual “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft. (0:00) Intro (1:26) NFL fantasy prep discussion (11:36) “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Chris Wohlers, and Trevor Rabone Put ChatGPT to work on your most ambitious ideas and projects. Get started at https://ChatGPT.com by selecting Work mode. Available on Plus and Pro plans The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to answer some mailbag questions. Then, Bill heads out to UCLA to chat with Bruins football coach Bob Chesney about his coaching history, changing the culture at UCLA, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:43) Mailbag with House (01:27:41) Bob Chesney interview Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Bob Chesney Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jessie Lopez See what boring banking can do for you. Put ChatGPT to work on your most ambitious ideas and projects. Get started at https://ChatGPT.com by selecting Work mode. Available on Plus and…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson to discuss the finances of sports and the developing story of Mark Walter's Lakers sale. Then, they discuss the 2016 NBA cap spike before ending with their WNBA theories. (0:00) Intro (2:10) American sports plutocracy and Mark Walter (42:28) 2016 NBA cap spike (01:05:39) WNBA growing pains Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Derek Thompson Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad…
Bill Simmons welcomes Tom Pelissero to The Ringer to go through their Pressure Rankings of the NFL ahead of the new season. Then, Sam Koppelman joins the pod to take a deep dive into the financial side of the Lakers sale, Mat Ishbia’s Suns, and much more. (0:00) Intro (3:07) NFL preview (38:51) NFL Pressure Rankings (01:22:36) NBA team ownership with Sam Koppelman Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo NBA 2K27 | Ball Over Everything The Dog Stars only in theaters and IMAX August 28. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming.…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to take a deep dive into Russell Westbrook’s unique career. Then, CR and Van Lathan join the pod to talk college football before diving into a deeper conversation about coaching. (0:00) Intro (3:44) Russell Westbrook’s career (01:24:50) College football and coaching Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the sale of the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner. Then, Cousin Sal joins the pod to help Bill break down his Youth Sports Parent Rankings and have a quick Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (2:19) Reactions to the Lakers sale (30:33) Youth Sports Parent Rankings (01:37:41) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Put ChatGPT to work on your most ambitious ideas and projects. Get started at https://ChatGPT.com by selecting Work mode. Available on Plus and Pro plans The Ringer is…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Wildes to discuss some new half-baked ideas. Then, Joe House joins the pod to help answer some mailbag questions from the listeners. Finally, Amanda Dobbins rants about being a Philadelphia sports wife to Rob Mahoney and Bill. (0:00) Intro (2:44) Half-baked ideas (01:00:59) Mailbag (02:13:00) Philadelphia Sports Wife rant Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin Wildes, Joe House, Amanda Dobbins, and Rob Mahoney Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo NBA 2K27 | Ball Over Everything 2026 Mazda CX-50. Designed for Safety. MazdaUSA.com The Ringer is…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Mina Kimes to preview the NFL season before giving their QB rankings. Then, Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo hop on to react to the MLB trade deadline. Finally, David Shoemaker joins to react to SummerSlam Night 2, discuss WWE on ESPN, and talk about his new Hulk Hogan book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters.’ (0:00) Intro (2:51) 2026 NFL QB rankings with Mina Kimes (01:12:28) MLB trade deadline reactions with Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo (02:08:23) SummerSlam, WWE on ESPN, and Hulk Hogan with David Shoemaker Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Mina Kimes, Billy Gil,…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to have a mega redraft of the 2012 and 2013 NBA draft classes. Then, Justin Verrier joins the pod to break down the standoff between Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the city of Portland. (0:00) Intro (2:36) NBA 2012 and 2013 mega redraft (01:33:52) Trail Blazers vs. Portland Host: Bill Simmons Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Joe House, and Justin Verrier Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo SAP GROW. AI cloud ERP for any size business. SUPER TROOPERS 3, only in theaters August 7. Get tickets MEOW!…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the biggest losers of LeBron going to the Sixers before diving into a mailbag. Then, Bill’s dad pops on to talk about the Red Sox turning the season around, the World Cup in Boston, the Jaylen Brown trade, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:20) Losers of the LeBron signing (25:04) Mailbag (01:18:18) Catching up on Boston sports with Bill’s dad Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House and Bill’s Dad Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to LeBron James deciding to take his talents to Philadelphia. Then the guys redraft the 2011 NBA class. (0:00) Intro (0:31) LeBron signs with the Sixers (44:24) 2011 NBA Redraftables Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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