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The Bill Simmons Podcast

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

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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Latest Episodes

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... more

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.

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(1:08) Week 1 reactions

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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!

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(1:08) 49ers-Rams reactions

(24:03) Ringer 107 picks

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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.

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Recent Guests

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
Don Johnson
Guest mentioned in nostalgia segment
Episode: The Annual NFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House
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
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.
Sammy Koppelman
Finance journalist and publisher
Hunter Brook
Episode: The "Invincible" Rams, NFL Pressure Guys, and L.A.’s Crazy NBA Month With Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman
Tom Pelissero
NFL insider, NFL reporter
The Ringer, NFL Network
Episode: The "Invincible" Rams, NFL Pressure Guys, and L.A.’s Crazy NBA Month With Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman
Amanda Dobbins
Guest, contributor to rewatchables discussion
The Ringer
Episode: Half-Baked Ideas and a Mega-Mailbag With Kevin Wildes and Joe House

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 59.6k ratings
  • Meh

    Does anyone besides Bill and Joe House actually enjoy listening to Joe House? Also I heard Mike Lombardi is free these days, where he at Bill?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dchan578
    United States22 days ago
  • Lose House

    Bill’s too loyal to his drunk, crude old buddy Joe House. Loud and annoying and unfortunately seems to be more of a mainstay, making me slowly stop listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Matt_B_W
    United States24 days ago
  • I’m done with House

    Always awesome but can you ask House to stop podcasting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    YupOkay
    United States24 days ago
  • The W

    Bill, you are alway entertaining.

    Many of us love the W. Check out the full stadiums at the games. Fire-Tempo in Vancouver was loud the whole time. Of course 2 Canadians playing. Young and old in the crowd clenching their fists for a great finish. Many of them are not on social media, unless following their favourite players.

    As an old lady in Canadian I love any basketball. I will often watch 2 games a wk, NBA or WNBA. I’m starving for content. Would you support Seerat to do a podc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crash-C
    Canada25 days ago
  • Derek Thompson podcast

    Maybe get someone that has any clue what they’re talking about instead of someone that says socialism multiple times without having any clue what it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WorldWideWinder
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers
Q: What coach impressed you the most that you went against?
Doc Rivers cites a combination of strategic poise, adjustments, and in-game feel that a certain coach displayed during their matchups, highlighting the ability to adapt lineups and exploit matchups in real time as the standout quality.

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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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2. Tony Romo
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