Our first guest ever, the Podfather himself, returns to recall the freewheeling days when this podcast was just a glimmer in Dave’s eye. Also considered: Stephen A. Smith, what makes a great show, remembering Tom Hanks movies vs. remembering notable life events, the perfectly sized dinner table, throwing a chain saw into a hot tub, Jon Favreau’s ‘Dinner for ... Show More
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Food Innovation With Taco Bell's Brett Pluskalowski
Today, Dave lives más. Dave is joined by Brett Pluskalowski, senior manager of food innovation at Taco Bell. Dave creates a new dish that he hopes will one day make it to the Taco Bell menu, while the duo talks about how Taco Bell innovates, what makes a dish resonate, and how to ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 20
Japan: Feeling Seen With HIKARI
Dave makes karaage for special guest, HIKARI, director of 'Beef', 'Tokyo Vice', and now her new movie 'Rental Family'. HIKARI and Dave discuss why Osaka is so unique, the idiosyncrasies of Japanese life as seen by both of them while living in Japan, and even a little about the da ... Show More
1h 50m
Nov 17
Partying With Courtney McBroom
Dave makes a great party dish, japchae, for a party person, Courtney McBroom: co-author with Brie Larson of the new cookbook ‘Party People.’ (0:01) Dave and Courtney talk about party etiquette, things that should change about parties, and make a lot of jokes (6:43). Finally, Dave ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2020
Jimmy Kimmel on Quarantine Nation, Shaq and Kobe and the Future Of TV. Plus: J.B. Smoove on a Long and Crazy Career | The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by his pal Jimmy Kimmel to catch up and discuss self-quarantine life, the return of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire,’ Jimmy hosting the Kobe Bryant memorial, Kobe memories, restaurants being affected by the coronavirus, Parent Corner, and more ( ... Show More
1h 46m
Mar 2019
The 500th Episode, With Bill Hader and a Surprise First-Time Guest | The Bill Simmons Podcast
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Bill Hader to talk HBO's new season of "Barry", SNL stories, favorite films, getting old, the NBA and more (4:40) Then, for the first time EVER, Bill calls up *** ***, to tell some incredible stories (1:19:25).
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1h 34m
Jan 2021
The Specials: Dave Chappelle "Killin' Them Softly"
This week, host Jesse David Fox previews his new Patreon podcast, The Specials. Along with his co-host, Dave Schilling, and producer, Jessamine Molli, each episode they watch a noteworthy stand-up special from the history of comedy and have as much fun as possible analyzing it as ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2023
‘Chef’ With Bill Simmons and Dave Chang
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Dave Chang get caught up in some Twitter beef and decide to open up their own pod truck after rewatching Jon Favreau’s delightful road comedy ‘Chef,’ starring Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, and Sofia Vergara.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 31m
Jan 2019
Chuck Klosterman on Romo's Big Moment, The Fyre Festival, 3-Pointers and Serial Killers | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 475)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by his longtime pal Chuck Klosterman to discuss Super Bowl week, the next generation of sports announcers, sports evolution, documentaries including: 'Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened,' 'Conversations With a Killer: The Ted ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2018
Rick Pitino's Comeback, the Kardashians and Hip-Hop Culture's Takeover With Charlamagne tha God, Mark Titus, and Tate Frazier | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 436)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by 'One Shining Podcast''s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier to discuss Rick Pitino and his quest for an NBA coaching job (2:23) before Bill sits down with Charlamagne tha God to discuss his new book, 'Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me, ... Show More
1h 44m