Sep 1
Make-or-Break NFL QBs, a CFB Preview, and the WNBA Renaissance With Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to discuss the NFL's make-or-break QBs before previewing college football. Then, Diana Taurasi joins the pod to talk about the renaissance of the WNBA, her friendship with Kobe, and much more! (0:00) Intro (3:04) NFL and CFB prev ... Show More
1h 39m
May 2021
Max Kellerman on the Nets, Boxing, and the Art of the Take. Plus, NBA Story Lines and History Lessons.
Russillo shares his thoughts on some story lines heading into the NBA playoffs, including on the Jazz, Suns, Nets, and Bucks (1:30). Then Ryen is joined by ESPN's Max Kellerman to discuss the Brooklyn Nets, the art of ESPN's 'First Take,' the current state of boxing, another Loga ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2023
Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah on the Latest NFL Draft Rumblings, Plus Reaction to the Anonymous NBA Player Poll
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch, covering Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 2, the Grizzlies' Game 2 win vs. the Lakers, the Bucks righting the ship vs. the Heat, and the Suns evening up their series with the Clippers (0:54), before Ryen and Ceruti react to The Athletic's anonym ... Show More
1h 58m
Feb 2022
Super Bowl Picks With Kevin Clark, the Nets and Sixers Arguments for a Harden-Simmons Trade, Plus Stories From Vegas
Russillo shares his thoughts on how both the Sixers and Nets could talk themselves into a Ben Simmons–James Harden trade, as well as the Cavaliers adding Caris LeVert (0:28). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to make Super Bowl picks, tell stories from Radio Row, di ... Show More
1h 29m
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
Jan 2025
NBA Trade Market Check-In With Bobby Marks, Plus NFL Divisional Round Preview and Picks With Ted Nguyen
Russillo welcomes Bobby Marks to preview the NBA trade deadline and discuss what could happen to Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, and Zion Williamson (0:42). Then, he’s joined by Ted Nguyen to break down all four divisional-round games, share where teams have the edge, an ... Show More
2h 2m
Oct 2021
Watson to Miami Rumors and Tua’s Future With Jeff Darlington, Plus a Look Back at “The War,” Hagler-Hearns, With Bob Arum and Don Stradley
Ryen opens with some NBA talk, including how impressed he is with the Hawks and their depth, before getting a ruling on a pickup hoops encounter (0:44). Next, he chats with ESPN NFL reporter Jeff Darlington about the rumors that Deshaun Watson was close to being traded to the Dol ... Show More
1h 56m
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).
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30m 57s
Jul 2017
Breaking the Fourth Wall and the Return of John Cena (Ep. 67)
The Ringer’s David Shoemaker, Bleacher Report’s Dave Schilling, and "The King of Sad Style" Dan St. Germain join forces to discuss Kazuchika Okada’s performance in the New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Special (5:00), the Young Bucks' breaking of the fourth wall (8:30), whether Kenny Om ... Show More
48m 47s
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss the 2-0 Buffalo Bills, whether this team can improve their already loaded roster, the upcoming matchup between the Bills and Dolphins, and more (3:36), before discussing the most exciting UFC fights left in 2022, and WWE's recently improved product (28:44). Then, Bill talks with The Ringer's Log ... Show More
