The Bill Simmons Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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, Anthony Dabbundo, and David Shoemaker

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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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

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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

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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

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to recap the NBA summer league before having a 2020 NBA redraft. Then, Jason Concepcion joins the podcast to react to Bill’s MVP rankings for ‘The Odyssey.’

(0:00) Intro

(3:51) NBA summer league

(25:53) 2020 NBA redraft

(01:23:45) The ‘Odyssey’ MVP ballot

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Joe House, and Jason Concepcion

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup Final. Then, they discuss the winners and losers of the World Cup before comparing the careers of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio.

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) World Cup Final reactions

(19:36) Biggest winners and losers of the World Cup

(1:08:17) Matt Damon vs. Leonardo DiCaprio

(01:40:18) NBA catch-up

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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In this special episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, guest host Chris Ryan is joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to react to Argentina defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to preview the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Finally, Sean Fennessey hops on to talk ‘The Odyssey’ and Christopher Nolan.

(0:00) Intro

(2:15) Argentina eliminates England, with Ian Wright

(34:05) World Cup final preview with Anthony Dabbundo

(54:39) Sean Fennessey on ‘The Odyssey’

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss why soccer has not taken off in the U.S. the same way other sports have. Then, they talk sports commissioners, eras of owners, evolving ticket prices for movies, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(1:41) Soccer in the U.S.

(32:35) Sports commissioners and eras of owners

(1:06:21) Ticket prices for movies and more

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chuck Klosterman

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House react to the news of the Raptors putting the Kawhi trade on hold until after the Aspiration investigation finishes. Then, they take a deeper look at the Jaylen Brown trade and why the Celtics decided to let him go. Finally, they discuss Joel Embiid’s availability in trade talks before answering some mailbag questions.

(0:00) Intro

(2:06) Kawhi trade to the Raptors on hold

(8:00) Jaylen Brown’s advanced analytics

(45:06) Are the 76ers looking to trade Embiid?

(01:01:37) Mailbag

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to the USMNT losing 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup's round of 16. Then, Jason Concepcion joins the pod to give more World Cup thoughts, discuss what the Jaylen Brown trade means, break down the TV landscape, and much more.

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) Belgium defeats Team USA 4-1

(41:14) More World Cup thoughts

(01:06:17) What the Knicks win meant for Jason

(01:13:50) The TV landscape, ‘The Odyssey,’ and more!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan, Anthony Dabbundo, and Jason Concepcion

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to England holding on to defeat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup's Round of 16. Then, they reflect on the Jaylen Brown trade before diving into some mailbag questions.

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) England defeats Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup

(18:59) Reflecting on the Jaylen Brown trade

(33:23) Mailbag questions

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Kirk Goldsberry to react to the blockbuster Celtics trade that saw Jaylen Brown end up with the 76ers in exchange for Paul George. Then, they discuss the Lakers' offseason moves, Kawhi heading to Toronto, and possible LeBron landing spots!

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) Jaylen Brown traded to the 76ers

(01:08:01) The Lakers' moves

(01:25:27) Kawhi Leonard heading to Toronto

(01:31:45) LeBron landing spots and other offseason moves

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Chris Ryan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe go LIVE on Netflix to give their thoughts on the latest Jaylen Brown trade rumors before breaking down the Hornets trades, possible LeBron landing spots, and much more. Then, Taylor Sheridan joins the pod to talk about his new book, ‘How to Survive in Prison,’ before diving into his beginnings in screenwriting, how he works differently from others, and the success of his films and television shows.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Jaylen Brown trade rumors

(34:29) LaMelo Ball traded to the Wolves

(54:23) Miles Bridges to the Suns and other trade news

(01:26:40) Taylor Sheridan on his new book, screenwriting, and more!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Taylor Sheridan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and J. Kyle Mann go LIVE on Netflix to react to the 2026 NBA first-round draft picks and discuss the winners and losers.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) NBA draft reactions

(6:59) Winners and losers of the first round

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Miami.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Heat trade for Giannis

(13:26) Why didn’t the Giannis trade work for the Celtics?

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the newest developments with the Giannis trade rumors before jumping into a mega-mailbag to answer questions from the listeners. Then, Joe House joins the pod to react to Wyndham Clark winning the U.S. Open and to discuss the World Cup.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Giannis trade rumors

(24:46) Mega-mailbag

(01:35:44) U.S. Open reactions

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to preview the NBA draft. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to recap the World Cup matches so far, including the USMNT’s impressive 4-1 win against Paraguay, and discuss many other topics related to the tournament.

(0:00) Intro

(2:27) NBA draft questions with Tim Legler

(01:02:42) Harper vs. Fox

(01: 23:57) Favorite Giannis landing spot

(01:33:13) World Cup talk with Anthony Dabbundo

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tim Legler and Anthony Dabbundo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to talk about the NBA Finals, Knicks coaching, Giannis trades, and much, much more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:37) Doc Rivers’s NBA Finals reaction, Brunson’s greatness, and Mike Brown’s coaching

(01:07:44) Giannis’s next stop, worries for coaches in 2026, and best current referees

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Guest: Doc Rivers

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about their favorite early-offseason NBA story lines, including draft changes and trade moves. Then, they discuss Jalen Brunson’s greatness in the NBA Finals before comparing him to some other all-time greats. Finally, Bill and Joe answer some mailbag questions from the listeners.

(0:00) Intro

(3:15) Favorite offseason NBA story lines

(25:50) Is Jalen Brunson a top-50 all-time player?

(54:21) Mailbag

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe go live on Netflix to react to the Knicks taking Game 5 to win the 2025-26 NBA Finals. Then they take a look at Spurs’ side of the series before recapping the most intriguing players of the playoffs and the top five stories other than the Finals.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) NBA Finals Game 5 reactions

(9:22) Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 performance

(53:12) Wemby and the Spurs in Game 5

(01:10:12) Most intriguing players of the playoffs

(01:13:03) Top five stories other than the Finals

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Kirk Goldsberry to react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks. Then, Bill answers some NBA questions from the mailbag before Anthony Dabbundo and Cousin Sal join to talk about their favorite FIFA World Cup bets ahead of the big tournament.

(0:00) Intro

(01:15) NBA Finals Game 4 reactions with Joe House and Kirk Goldsberry

(41:50) NBA mailbag

(01:09:28) World Cup bets with Anthony Dabbundo and Cousin Sal

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney LIVE to react to the Spurs taking Game 3 against the Knicks in the NBA Finals (1:15). Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to break down the top prospects and the best fits ahead of the NBA draft (48:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons LIVE on Netflix to give his thoughts on Game 2 of the NBA Finals and to discuss what the Spurs will need to do being down 0-2 in the series (1:15). Then, Adam Friedland joins the pod to talk Knicks, the World Cup, and much, much more (50:27).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Adam Friedland

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Doc Rivers LIVE on Netflix to recap the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals (01:15). Then, Bill does a mini-mailbag (51:40) before being joined by Chris Ryan and Joanna Robinson to give their thoughts on the ‘Euphoria’ finale, whether it stuck the landing, as well as the state of TV and movies (1:21:20).

Hosts: Bill Simmons
Guests: Doc Rivers, Chris Ryan, and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Tucker Tashjian, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Max Kellerman to discuss the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade to the Rams (02:35) and the Patriots trade for A.J. Brown (16:05). Then, they preview the biggest storylines heading into a highly anticipated Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals (29:35). Finally, they discuss the greatest Knicks of all time (56:20), what’s next for OKC (1:39:30), and much more!

Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Max Kellerman
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Tucker Tashjian, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to react to Wemby and the Spurs defeating the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals (1:17).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney LIVE on Netflix to react to the Spurs forcing a Game 7 against the Thunder (1:17). Then, David Jacoby and Joe House hop on to react to the NBA lottery reform plan, talk about the losers of the Cavs' drubbing, and answer some mailbag questions (39:15).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler LIVE on Netflix to react to the Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead against the Spurs before recapping the Knicks’ road to the NBA Finals (1:16). Then, Brian Koppelman hops on to discuss what it means for the Knicks to make the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cavs (01:09:22).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to Game 4 between the Thunder and Spurs before making a pressure ranking of the series and discussing role players (1:17). Then, Sean Fennessey comes on to discuss the ECF with the Knicks looking to close out the series against the Cavs (54:06).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney go LIVE on Netflix to react to Game 2 between the Cavs and Knicks before recapping Thunder-Spurs Game 2 and answering some mailbag questions (1:16). Then, Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin join to break down the ‘Survivor 50’ finale and recap their favorite parts of the season (01:07:07).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, Jason Concepcion, and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House react to the Knicks beating the Cavs in OT in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals before reacting to Wemby’s once-in-a-lifetime Game 1 against OKC (3:13). Then, Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo join to talk about Tottenham Hotspur fighting relegation, the Champions League final, and the World Cup (1:15:30). Finally, Zoe Simmons comes on to catch up on all things pop culture, turning 21, and much more (01:49:07).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Chris Ryan, Anthony Dabbundo, and Zoe Simmons

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to the Cavs eliminating the Pistons in Game 7 before previewing the conference finals matchups and looking at trade suitors for Giannis (0:31).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jonathan Frias

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about five guys he’s observing for the two major Game 6 NBA playoff games on Friday night (3:54). Then, Bryan Curtis joins to discuss the current state of sports programming before Bill’s dad hops on to reflect on the Celtics’ playoff collapse and to check in on Boston sports (22:38). Finally, Jazz owner Ryan Smith joins the pod to talk about the second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, rebuilding the team, the growth of Utah, and much more (01:43:22).
Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Bryan Curtis, Bill’s dad, and Ryan Smith

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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