The NBA playoffs have been cancelled after another injury (00:02:40 - 00:08:39). The Clippers are tough as shit and the Suns may be in trouble even though we're a Suns podcast (00:08:39 - 00:14:06). Talking Stanley Cup Final and Talking Soccer (00:14:06 - 00:24:00). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Big Cat Jinx and WFT new CEO (00:24:00 - 00:44:07). Roger Benn ... Show More
Jul 7
The Boys Are Back In Studio, NFL 2025 QB Tiers, Mt Rushmore Of Minor Embarrassing Moments, Is Joey Chestnut A Top 5 Athlete Of All Time? + Catching Up After Vacation
The boys are back after a 10 day break from being together so we went no guest to catch up with each other. We talk Joey Chestnut greatness (00:00:00-00:15:26), Lebron possibly going back to Cleveland (00:15:26-00:20:21). Baseball talk and All Star Snubs (00:20:21-00:40:37). Our ... Show More
2h 1m
Jul 2
Diamondbacks Zac Gallen & Merrill Kelly, Joey Chestnut, NBA Free Agency, Hot Seat/Cool Throne Plus Our Annual Dingers Only Fantasy Draft
NBA free agency is underwhelming and we have some ideas on how to fix it. LeBron re-signed but also maybe wants to get traded. Winners and losers and Dame gets cut plus are the Bucks hoarding all the Gary’s (00:00:00-00:29:14)? Steelers/dolphins trade (00:29:14-00:35:44) and hot ... Show More
3h 26m
Aug 2020
The NBA Makes History and Discussions With DeRay Mckesson, Chris Mannix, and Chiney Ogwumike
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by civil rights activist and podcaster DeRay Mckesson to discuss the great strides made by Campaign Zero in police reform, the NBA players’ decision to pause the playoffs in wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, how NBA teams could make the grea ... Show More
1h 50m
May 2020
Crying MJ, UFC 249, Ominous NBA News, and 1997 NBA Finals RewatchaBulls With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to talk about Episodes 7 and 8 of the ESPN documentary series 'The Last Dance' (2:30) before discussing UFC 249 (41:40) and Adam Silver's call with NBA players regarding the possible return of an NBA season (1:04:40). Finally t ... Show More
2h 14m
Aug 2020
Clippers Revenge, Houston’s Dilemma, Simmons Trades, and Seth Meyers Returns, With Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Jonathan Tjarks
The Ringer’s Raja Bell and Logan Murdock react to the Clippers’ merciless win over the Mavericks, some heated exchanges on the court, Paul George’s postgame comments about being “checked out” in the bubble, the Nuggets pulling out a win vs. the Jazz, and more (2:18). Then Bill Si ... Show More
2h 15m
Nov 2023
NBA Tournament Chaos and Top-10 Player Arguments with Justin Termine, plus Michael Rubin on Changing the Collectibles Industry
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Justin Termine of Sirius/XM NBA Radio to break down the wild final night of the In-Season Tournament group stage including the Kings comeback win over the Warriors and whether Golden State is in big trouble, plus some sports radio debates li ... Show More
2 h
May 2020
The Last 'Last Dance,' MJ the Almost-Knick, NBA Bubble Courtsides, MLB Strife and the Final 'RewatchaBulls' With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the final two episodes in the ESPN documentary series 'The Last Dance' (2:25) before Ryen and "Optimistic Bill" talk about the NBA potentially inching toward a return, as well as the murky future around the start of ... Show More
2h 30m
Dec 2020
The Unhappy NBA Star Era, 2020 New York Sports, and MTV’s 'The Challenge' With John Jastremski and Dave Jacoby
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on James Harden wanting out of Houston, as well as some history behind the unhappy NBA star era (2:30), before talking to John Jastremski from WFAN radio about the current state of New York pro sports (34:00). Finally Bill talks with ... Show More
2h 12m
Jun 2021
Robert Horry breaks down the Lakers playoffs, the Hawks knocking out the Knicks, and the recent fan incidents around the NBA on the Big Shot Bob Pod
Big Shot Bob gets right into the NBA Playoffs, with his thoughts about the Lakers on the ropes, , the Clippers on the ropes, and the Hawks-Knicks series that captivated the country. Plus Rob's "good friend" Danny Ainge retiring, and how that resulted in Brad Stevens somehow getti ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2022
A Loaded NBA Night, the Hot Jazz, and a Pelicans Debate
Verno and KOC open up the show discussing the Celtics-Grizzlies game and Jayson Tatum’s hot start to the season (02:42). After praising last night’s staggered start times in the NBA, they discuss the special bond that’s forming in Portland and dive into the Warriors' struggles. D ... Show More
1h 23m