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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 Joe House to discuss the Tiger Woods situation before diving into the mailbag to answer some questions from the listeners (2:53). Then, Jason Concepcion hops on to talk about the Knicks heading into the playoffs... more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss a new fix for tanking in the NBA, before diving into a convo about fixing the NBA product as a whole (2:49). Then, they discuss the development of student-athletes and the draft proce... more

Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Knicks vs. Thunder to react to UConn’s buzzer beater against Duke before diving into a scary playoff team draft (0:32). Then, they discuss the NBA expansion plans and take a dee... more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to talk about how vulnerable the OKC Thunder are after their loss to the Celtics before Joe House joins for some quick NBA takes (3:38). Then, they discuss whether there are enough historical sig... more

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Todd McShay
NFL Draft analyst; co-host of McShay Show
ESPN/Ringer
Episode: March Madness Takes, NBA Lottery Debates, and Best NFL Draft Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShay
Kyle Mann
From The Ringer NBA Show; draft analyst
The Ringer
Episode: March Madness Takes, NBA Lottery Debates, and Best NFL Draft Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShay
Billy Gil
One of our big WBC fans, guest on World Baseball Classic discussion
The Ringer
Episode: LakerMania, NBA Expansion, WBC Lessons, and MBJ’s Moment With Billy Gil and Wesley Morris
Seth Wickersham
ESPN writer, author of American Kings
ESPN / Author
Episode: NFL Over/Unders, an Oscars Preview, and a Brady-Pats Feud | With Cousin Sal, Sean Fennessey, and Seth Wickersham
Michael Pina
Basketball analyst; writer
The Ringer
Episode: NFL Free Agency Predictions, an NBA Power Poll, and Tatum’s Return With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Michael Pina, and Joe House
Danny Heifetz
Senior writer, The Ringer; NFL/entertainment analyst
The Ringer
Episode: NFL Free Agency Predictions, an NBA Power Poll, and Tatum’s Return With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Michael Pina, and Joe House
Max Kellerman
Podcaster and boxing analyst
Game Over with Rich Paul
Episode: Luka’s Strange L.A. Ride, a New York Sports Drought, Lost NBA Nicknames, and a Big Mailbag With Max Kellerman
Tate Frazier
College basketball analyst, The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: A Loaded NBA Draft Debate, Wemby’s Finals Shadow, and Fun MLB Story Lines With Tate Frazier, J. Kyle Mann, and Billy Gil
Nick Wright
Sports commentator and analyst, known for his work on First Things First
Fox Sports
Episode: Why Can’t the NBA Actually Fix the NBA? Plus, Super Bowl Hangover Stuff With Nick Wright and Bill’s Dad.

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Bill Simmons
Host of a popular sports podcast, known for his engaging commentary and analysis on sports topics, infused with humor and personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 58.6k ratings
  • Donovan from deep 3 here

    This the Best pod outside deep 3 house call🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donovan Smoot
    United States18 days ago
  • Slob Mahoney

    Guest host Rob Mahoney is such an establishment coastal elite woke liberal White Dudes For Kamala puke. He needs never to pontificate on anything other than sports.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    brain2trust
    United States19 days ago
  • Jumped the shark

    From the man who coined the phrase, March 11th for me is officially the podcast that has caused me to smash the unfollow button for this podcast. I loved his writing, liked his podcast but all good things must come to an end. Sal and NFL over unders, the academy awards and Tom Brady on the night Bam goes for 83 and it’s all anyone is talking about. To be fair when this became a straight gambling pod it was already over but this is the end for me. Thanks for the memories sports guy. Adios.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JoshFink17
    United States24 days ago
  • Pina is a massive buzzkill

    How Pina keeps getting spots on the BS pod but Joel Anderson hasn’t is beyond me. Michael just no-selling college basketball and gambling tells you everything you need to know, and I’m neither a gambler or a big college fan. It’s not his medium at all. Also, if you’re an “I can’t watch college basketball” guy, you better be a real baller—otherwise, it’s embarrassing. Something tells me he can’t dribble with his left hand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willmatic6
    United Statesa month ago
  • Where’s Malcolm?

    Malcolm Gladwell? Your best friend? Where he at?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Brudd3788
    United Statesa month ago

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March Madness Takes, NBA Lottery Debates, and Best NFL Draft Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShay
Q: Which quarterback prospects do you trust more for a given NFL team's timeline, Mendoza or Ty Simpson?
McShay and Simmons weigh both risk and readiness, noting Mendoza's high-level intangibles and proven big-game performance, while Simpson brings physical traits and higher upside but less consistency; teams may prioritize safety and immediate impact over ceiling, depending on their quarterback plan.
NFL Free Agency Predictions, an NBA Power Poll, and Tatum’s Return With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Michael Pina, and Joe House
Q: What is the craziest offseason move that could actually happen?
The crew entertains the possibility of the Eagles bringing in a quarterback like Malik Willis or Anthony Richardson to create genuine competition for Jalen Hurts, a move that would flip expectations and shift the quarterback development narrative.
An NBA Mailbag, LeBron’s Next Move, and the Wild Paramount-WBD Merger With David Jacoby and Matt Belloni
Q: Which teams or brands should be prioritized in a mega-merger to preserve content quality and cultural value?
Prioritize platforms with strong IP libraries, global reach, and a balanced sports and entertainment slate; the analysts discuss keeping HBO as a brand anchor while folding Paramount into a combined entity, focusing on synergy, headcount management, and subscription strategy.
An NBA Mailbag, LeBron’s Next Move, and the Wild Paramount-WBD Merger With David Jacoby and Matt Belloni
Q: If you had to pick five players for a five-year horizon, who would you pick and why?
Wembenyama, Ant, and SGA are the core bets with a mix of youth, ceiling, and fit, and Cooper Flag is a bold fourth option given his trajectory; other candidates like Cade and Luka remain strong bets depending on durability and team context.
Luka’s Strange L.A. Ride, a New York Sports Drought, Lost NBA Nicknames, and a Big Mailbag With Max Kellerman
Q: What are your thoughts on Luka vs. Kawhi in terms of value and fit with different rosters?
Bill and Max discuss how Luka's ability to generate high-percentage shots affects team dynamics and how Jalen Brown might fit into a wider variety of rosters, with the conclusion that the best fit depends on surrounding pieces and system design.

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2. Kyle Mann
3. Billy Gil
4. Seth Wickersham
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8. Tate Frazier

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