Aug 12

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the sale of the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner. Then, Cousin Sal joins the pod to help Bill break down his Youth Sports Parent Rankings and have a quick Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (2:19) Reactions to the Lake ... Show More

1h 52m

Aug 10

Half-Baked Ideas and a Mega-Mailbag With Kevin Wildes and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Wildes to discuss some new half-baked ideas. Then, Joe House joins the pod to help answer some mailbag questions from the listeners. Finally, Amanda Dobbins rants about being a Philadelphia sports wife to Rob Mahoney and Bill. (0:00) I ... Show More

2h 26m

Aug 4

2026 NFL QB Rankings, the Villain Dodgers, MLB Trade Deadline Lessons, and SummerSlam 2026 With Mina Kimes, Billy Gil, Anthony Dabbundo, and David Shoemaker

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Mina Kimes to preview the NFL season before giving their QB rankings. Then, Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo hop on to react to the MLB trade deadline. Finally, David Shoemaker joins to react to SummerSlam Night 2, discuss WWE on ESPN, and tal ... Show More

2h 50m

Nov 2020

What Does “Value” Mean in the NBA? Plus, Sara Walsh on the Buccaneers and Chris Ryan on Preparing for James Harden in Philly

Russillo shares his thoughts on what value first-round picks actually hold in today’s NBA (2:00) before talking with Sara Walsh of NFL Network and Fox about the Buccaneers' rise to prominence since the addition of Tom Brady, what their recent loss to the Saints actually means, An ... Show More

1h 45m

Mar 2015

B.S. Report - Ryen Russillo

ESPN's Ryen Russillo sits down with Bill Simmons to talk about the Boston Celtics' playoff run, the drama in Cleveland, and who will be in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 27m

Apr 2020

1999 Redraftables: Francis in Purgatory! Odom in Hell! Weis Over Artest! Remembering an Unusually Hilarious Draft With Chris Ryan and Joe House | Book of Basketball 2.0

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Chris Ryan to revisit the 1999 NBA draft, talk through some of the NBA subplots and legends in that draft class, and redraft the first 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 11m

Feb 2017

Ep. 77: The QB-AP Carousel With Bill Simmons and Mike Lombardi

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Mike Lombardi discuss Adrian Peterson's future (6:00), under-the-radar teams for Romo (12:00), the next Dak Prescott (17:00), Jimmy Garoppolo trade destinations (21:00), and Patriots free agents (26:00). Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More

30m 57s

Jan 2022

Ja Morant’s Massive Leap With Chris Vernon. Plus Willie Colon on Big Ben’s Goodbye and Playing With Antonio Brown.

Russillo shares some NBA observations on the Grizzlies’ win over the Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving’s return, the uptick in fouls, and more (0:40). Then Ryen talks with The Ringer’s Chris Vernon about Ja Morant and the fourth-place Grizzlies (14:25), before talking with Super Bowl champ ... Show More

1h 33m

Jun 2021

Celtics Chaos Emergency Pod With Bill Simmons, Jackie MacMullan, and Kevin O’Connor

Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons, Jackie MacMullan, and Kevin O’Connor to discuss news on the heels of a first-round playoff exit: Celtics President of Basketball Ops Danny Ainge is retiring and Brad Stevens will be replacing him. They discuss off-season player movement, Celtic ... Show More

1h 4m

Mar 2021

Bill Simmons on Remembering Marvin Hagler. Plus: Jeremy Lin

Russillo rebrands a segment and shares his thoughts on Victor Oladipo, Donovan Mitchell, and Deandre Ayton (2:00) before talking with Bill Simmons about the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler (14:00). Then Ryen talks with Jeremy Lin about his career, remembering "Linsanity," playing i ... Show More

1h 39m

Nov 2020

Austin Rivers on the NBA’s Return, Doc Rivers' Move From LA to Philly, and More | Real Ones

Logan and Raja are back talking about the NBA’s plan to return to basketball December 22 (45:00). Then, Austin Rivers joins Logan to discuss the Rockets’ 2019-20 season, Doc Rivers’s new job as head coach for the 76ers, which teams will be at the top of league next season, and mu ... Show More

1h 20m

May 2024

NBA Combine Snubs, Bronny’s Draft Path, and Potential Returnees With Kevin O’Connor

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss the upcoming NBA combine, notable combine snubs, draft prospects, the Tom Brady roast, and more (1:45). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including more transfer portal commits, more NCAA court cases, ... Show More

1 h

Jan 2021

What are your new NBA obsessions thus far? | The Answer

Chris Ryan is joined by the Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss early season things that they are obsessed with including Collin Sexton, chippy Kevin Durant, and more (01:00). Later, Chris is joined by NBC Sports Warriors reporter Kerith Burke to talk about the many reasons to obses ... Show More

40m 46s

Brady’s Unretirement and the 20 Best Top...