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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer
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NFL Playoffs
NBA
Buffalo Bills
NBA Power Poll
Bill Belichick
Cleveland Browns
Kansas City Chiefs
NFL Divisional Round
Peter Schrager's Million-Dollar Picks
Miami Dolphins
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Ravens
Fanduel
Milwaukee Bucks
New York Giants
Kevin Durant
Philadelphia Eagles
State Farm
Mark Cuban

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.

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Max Kellerman to talk about the struggling Clippers and Anthony Davis (3:20). Then, they give Giannis trade advice before discussing the topics Max just missed talking about (40:33). Finally, they talk about lif... more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Broncos’ OT win against the Commanders to recap Week 13 of the NFL season (2:45). Then, they discuss the teams with the most depressed fan bases before guessing the lines and Parent Co... more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is first joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss trends around the NBA, top 10 point guards, and lots more! (2:05). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week before talking about their top three Thanksgi... more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap Week 12 before giving thanks for various things around the NFL (2:15). Then, they guess the lines for Week 13 before ending with Parent Corner (01:09:10).

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Billy Gil
Recent addition to The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: OKC’s Better, Jokic Isn’t Real, a Clippers Swoon, and Detroit’s Rise With Tim Legler, Plus Week 11 Picks With Joe House and Billy Gil
Tim Legler
Former NBA player and current basketball analyst
ESPN
Episode: The Shohei Live Experience, Plus the Maxey-V.J. Show, Surprise NBA Contenders, and Early Trends With Tim Legler
Jimmy Kimmel
Late night host and comedian
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Episode: BakerMania, Kelce’s New Identity, Cross-Off Teams, Guess the Lines, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel
Michael Pina
NBA writer at The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: A Sox-Yanks Nail-Biter, Intriguing NBA Story Lines, and Five Biggest Fantasy Football Story Lines With Bill’s Dad, Michael Pina, and Craig Horlbeck
Zach Lowe
NBA analyst and writer
ESPN
Episode: A Rockets Gut Punch, Expectations for the Celtics and Pacers, and a Vegas Tourism Slump With Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
Charles Barkley
Former NBA player and sports analyst
ESPN
Episode: Charles Barkley on Skinny Luka, the Eagles, LeBron, Jokic, Josh Allen, and His Uneasy ESPN Partnership
Spike Lee
Acclaimed filmmaker and director
Episode: NFL Preseason Hype Buy or Sell. Plus, Spike Lee on Basketball and Movies | With Danny Kelly
Kevin Wildes
National talking head on FS1's First Things First
FS1
Episode: A 2025 NFL QB Pyramid, and Half-Baked Ideas (Summer Edition) With Sheil Kapadia and Kevin Wildes
Sheil Kapadia
Host of The Ringer NFL Show, sports analyst
The Ringer
Episode: A 2025 NFL QB Pyramid, and Half-Baked Ideas (Summer Edition) With Sheil Kapadia and Kevin Wildes

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Bill Simmons
Host of a leading sports podcast, known for his humor and analytical skills in discussing sports culture and dynamics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 57.9k ratings
  • HBO

    Wow you’re that out of touch with the number # series on HBO?!

    It: welcome to Derry

    You’re missing the boat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam4241
    United States7 days ago
  • Six Seven

    No one cares what Zoe is watching or doing. Again, show needs an ombudsman to reign this in.

    I do like the show, but the nepotism is bad.

    Bill is smart enough to know that and rails against other shows

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TKInLG
    United States7 days ago
  • Mailbag

    Best pod since RR left. Hope we continue to get these regularly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E Seng
    United States12 days ago
  • House is awful

    We all deserve a break from House. Please book an NFL insider/expert to discuss NFL.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bushwick8822
    United States12 days ago
  • A mailbag !

    Great to have Bill solo. Great podcast - on the Mount Rushmore if Mount Rushmore only had one president no doubt.

    Bonus question rank the four :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m-deux-h
    Belgium14 days ago

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Why Giannis Won’t Be a Knick, UFC’s Latest Boom, the Movie Theater Renaissance, Six Stages of Sean Penn, and ‘One Battle After Another’ With Ariel Helwani and Wesley Morris
Q: What do you think about Giannis potentially leaving Milwaukee?
Ariel discusses the potential for Giannis to come to the Knicks and reflects on the changing landscape of player movement towards New York.
Niners Magic, Schlitt Happens, a Red Sox Postmortem, the Seahawks Ceiling, and Week 5 NFL Picks With Kevin Hench and Joe House
Q: What can you do to bet on the NFL?
Use FanDuel Sportsbook for betting odds and promotions.
Niners Magic, Schlitt Happens, a Red Sox Postmortem, the Seahawks Ceiling, and Week 5 NFL Picks With Kevin Hench and Joe House
Q: So when football makes you hungry, what should we do?
Get game day deals on Uber Eats.
The Kimmel Situation. Plus, "Can the Chiefs Really Go 0-3?" and More Week 3 Gambling Questions With Joe House
Q: Do you think the Chiefs are going to start season 0 and 3 with a loss against the Giants?
There's a lot of pressure on the Chiefs to avoid an 0-3 start, making this a critical game for them.
A 2025 NFL QB Pyramid, and Half-Baked Ideas (Summer Edition) With Sheil Kapadia and Kevin Wildes
Q: What would be the reason the Eagles didn't make it back to the Super Bowl?
Injuries and the defense's new pieces in the secondary not being secured.

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Recent guests on The Bill Simmons Podcast include:

1. Billy Gil
2. Tim Legler
3. Jimmy Kimmel
4. Michael Pina
5. Zach Lowe
6. Charles Barkley
7. Spike Lee
8. Kevin Wildes

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