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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer
NFL
NFL Playoffs
NBA
Buffalo Bills
NBA Power Poll
Bill Belichick
Cleveland Browns
Kansas City Chiefs
Peter Schrager's Million-Dollar Picks
NFL Divisional Round
Miami Dolphins
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Ravens
Fanduel
Milwaukee Bucks
Kevin Durant
New York Giants
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 Kevin Hench to react to the end of the Red Sox's season (5:43). Then, Joe House joins for their Ringer 107 picks for NFL Week 5 before discussing some early NBA bets (47:22).

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and his dad react to the Red Sox taking Game 1 in the wild-card round against the Yankees (3:46). Then, Michael Pina joins to talk about the five things to monitor before the NBA season starts (28:13). Finally, Craig Horlbec... more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the overtime matchup between the Packers and Cowboys before discussing the players and teams that have won them over in the NFL through four weeks (4:40). Then, they guess the lines for We... more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to catch up on college football QBs before discussing the NFL “Cut the s***” QBs and Drake Maye (3:33). Then, House joins Bill to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week and close with a Ryder Cup d... more

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Zach Lowe
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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
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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
Sheil Kapadia
Host of The Ringer NFL Show, sports analyst
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Episode: A 2025 NFL QB Pyramid, and Half-Baked Ideas (Summer Edition) With Sheil Kapadia and Kevin Wildes
Cody Rhodes
Professional wrestler and EVP in AEW
WWE
Episode: Euro NBA Thoughts, Plus Cody Rhodes on Being the WWE’s Guy, Leaving AEW, Feuding With John Cena, and the Rules of Kayfabe
Matt Belloni
Hosts a podcast called The Town for The Ringer
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Episode: The Colbert-CBS Drama and NFL Leap Team Possibilities With Matt Belloni and Nate Tice
Nate Tice
Works for Yahoo and hosts a podcast
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Episode: The Colbert-CBS Drama and NFL Leap Team Possibilities With Matt Belloni and Nate Tice
Charles Holmes
Co-host of The Midnight Boys
The Ringer
Episode: An Awesome ‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes
Kon Knueppel
Top high school basketball prospect, potential NBA draft lottery pick
Duke University
Episode: The Grizzlies’ Future, the Devers Trade, NBA Draft Takes, and a Kon Knueppel Interview | With Chris Vernon, Joe House, and Kevin Hench

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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 57.6k ratings
  • Love the Pod, but…..

    I feel like someone needs to point out the hypocrisy that Bill has never had any issues commenting on world events when they are convenient for his narratives…..but no acknowledgement whatsoever of the Charlie Kirk assassinattion. I was shocked when they just jumped straight into talking about Thursday night football. Again, I love the Pod, but that was a bad look. If you consistently dip your toes in the water of commenting about world events during your sports Podcast, don’t pick and choose... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatholicConvert 1
    United States22 days ago
  • Keep Schrager on the show!

    One of my favorite guests. Please keep him in the rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kobennett
    United Statesa month ago
  • More Sal

    #1 podcast for me now which should make you nervous cause my last 2 favorite got canned. Can’t believe they pulled plug on Sal and the WofW. Devastated. Great podcast. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VPGSWP
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun hang

    NFL, Cousin Sal and Joe House 🤙

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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.
Euro NBA Thoughts, Plus Cody Rhodes on Being the WWE’s Guy, Leaving AEW, Feuding With John Cena, and the Rules of Kayfabe
Q: How does it feel to come back to WWE after AEW?
Cody Rhodes reflects on his journey and expresses gratitude for the lessons learned and the opportunities created.
The Aggro Lions, the Sleeper-ish Hawks, Million-Dollar Picks, and Jesse Ventura on His Surprise WWE Return
Q: What do you think about the impact of wrestling in politics?
It's a two-party dictatorship that doesn't represent the people. Politics has lost focus on the Constitution.
The Aggro Lions, the Sleeper-ish Hawks, Million-Dollar Picks, and Jesse Ventura on His Surprise WWE Return
Q: How do you feel about your life now, having gone from wrestling to being a governor and now coming back to wrestling?
It feels like my career has gone full circle. I believe it was a fighter's way to return to the sport.

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