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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer
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NFL
New York Knicks
Boston Celtics
Oklahoma City Thunder
Houston Rockets
Fantasy Football
Basketball
Cleveland Cavaliers
San Antonio Spurs
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Super Bowl
Victor Wembanyama
NBA Finals
NFL Playoffs
New England Patriots
Los Angeles Lakers
Indiana Pacers
NBA Draft
Dallas Cowboys

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 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.

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(1:08) Lions-Panthers and the ... more

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 discu... more

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, sport... more

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.

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(1:08) Rams-Broncos

(7:34) Ravens-Cowboys and Pa... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Jeselnik
Comedian hosting Jeselnik Book Club
Self via The Ringer
Episode: The Knicks (and a Crowded East) With Zach Lowe, Plus Anthony Jeselnik on Book Clubs, Roasts, and Stand-Up Comedy in 2026
Rob Mahoney
Basketball writer and analyst
The Ringer / NBA
Episode: A Clippers Rebrand, an NFL Mini-Mailbag, and Best MLB Story Lines With Rob Mahoney, Anthony Dabbundo, and Billy Gil
Harlan Coban
Author, guest providing week one NFL picks
Episode: The 49ers Crush the Jet-Lag Bowl, Rams Overreactions, Bills-Texans, and Week 1 NFL Picks With Joe House
Tony Romo
Former NFL quarterback, occasional podcast guest
Episode: Guess the Lines Week 1, Plus Favorite NFL Futures With Cousin Sal
Diana Taurasi
Hall of Fame women's basketball player
USA Basketball, Phoenix Mercury
Episode: Make-or-Break NFL QBs, a CFB Preview, and the WNBA Renaissance With Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi
Farrah Fawcett
Guest mentioned as one of the early crushes in NFL/football nostalgia segment
Episode: The Annual NFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House
Don Johnson
Guest mentioned in nostalgia segment
Episode: The Annual NFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House
Bob Chesney
Head coach, UCLA football
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Deshaun Vs. Cleveland, and a Mega-Mailbag With Joe House. Plus, UCLA’s Bob Chesney.
Derek Thompson
Host of the Plain English Podcast; expert commentator on sports business
The Ringer
Episode: Derek Thompson on the American Sports Plutocracy, the NBA’s 2016 Black Swan Event, and the WNBA’s Growing Pains

Hosts

Bill Simmons
Host of the show with a long-running, opinion-led, interview-driven format.
Chris Ryan
Co-host/guest providing sports and narrative insight, with broad knowledge across football and basketball.
Joe House
Regular guest providing basketball insight and dynamic banter; long-standing collaborator.
Zach Lowe
Basketball journalist and podcaster offering analytics-driven analysis and trade discussion.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 59.7k ratings
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    If you want to hear gambling ads & love for ai this is for you

    Apple Podcasts
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    MizSinister
    United States14 days ago
  • Bill Simmons is an Unqualified Barnacle

    If you combined the brains of Joe Rogan and an 8-year-old boy who wears Celtics PJs to bed every night, you would get Bill Simmons.

    The podcast itself is a difficult listen. Generic, uninspired, and obnoxiously dripping in pro-Boston bias.

    If you’re from Boston and 8 years old this is a 5 star podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    joesofosho
    United States15 days ago
  • piss poor

    the recent mlb pod really just shows why this pod is so bad. such a shallow conversation and its not tony tokens or billy gils fault its all on bill. bill only watches the red sox and has the baseball viewing iq of a senior citizen. LOL

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    a___12345
    United States18 days ago
  • Can Bill not get guests anymore?

    Oh, how exciting. Another episode of Joe House, as his guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kunfuzious
    United States18 days ago
  • Krafty

    Probably should speak out about your owner River Krafty

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fluxcapaci
    United States22 days ago

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Overall, guests bring high-level sports IQ and strong storytelling; conversations can be long-form and opinionated.
Criticism centers on overuse of sponsor reads and the casual, live-audience feel sometimes diluting technical depth.
Fans appreciate analytics-heavy takes blended with personality and banter; some listeners want more challenging discourse.

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The Buffalo Curse, a Mega-Mailbag, QB Roulette, and Week 3 Picks With Joe House and Tom Pelissero
Q: What are Pelissero's current read on Week 3 storylines and quarterback movement?
He shares cautious optimism about teams navigating early-season injuries, with a focus on how QB value and demand could shift mid-season, especially for veteran signal-callers and teams in playoff contention.
Mahomes or Allen (Again???) and a Clippers-Heavy Mailbag With Nick Wright
Q: In your entire life as a football fan, what makes Josh Allen's status as the consensus top QB so controversial?
The discussion centers on Allen's peak performances vs. post-season outcomes, questioning whether the hype is justified given playoff losses and the pattern of opponents stepping up in big moments.
Steph in Purgatory, a LeBron Mini-Mailbag, Jaylen Trade What-Ifs, and the Revived Red Sox With Joe House and Bill’s Dad
Q: What would be the best LeBron Sixers comparison in 1999 if Michael Jordan's Bulls had imploded and LeBron wanted a new happiness elsewhere?
The discussion suggests the Knicks and the 1999 Lakers were plausible comparisons, with the Knicks offering a different path and the 1999 Lakers hinting at a high-impact but risky fit; the hosts ultimately entertain multiple historical analogies rather than settle on a single definitive answer.
LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.
Q: Why would LeBron choose to join the 76ers, and how would that change the East?
The host and guest explore the dynamics of pairing LeBron with Embiid and Maxey, considering health management, usage distribution, and the potential to push the Sixers to title contention, while weighing risks like Embiid's health and fit with multiple high‑usage stars.
Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey
Q: What did you think about the Spain-France and Argentina matches in the lead-up to the final?
Anthony Dabbundo discusses the tactical shifts, heat effects on France, and Spain's possession-based approach while noting Argentina's resilience and Messi's impact.

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The show combines deep, data-driven sports analysis with wide-ranging banter and pop culture tangents. Across recent episodes, the crew mocks up bold rankings in football and basketball, debates mega-trades, and intersperses worldly topics like World Cup storylines, film, and storytelling craft. Guests range from elite analysts to prominent writers and entertainers, creating a fast-paced, opinion-led conversation that prizes narratives, front-office context, and long-form exploration of what moves leagues and audiences. A standout trait is the mix of high‑signal analytics with personal anecdotes and cross‑industry guests, which keeps discussions lively while offering practical angles for listeners (fans, marketers, and potential sponsors) t... more

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7. Don Johnson
8. Bob Chesney

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