Yesterday

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

Aug 30

The Annual AFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House for Part 2 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. Next up: the AFC! (0:00) Intro (5:44) AFC East (37:11) AFC North (01:09:30) AFC South (01:32:16) AFC West Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal and Joe House Producers: ... Show More

2 h

Aug 28

The Annual NFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House LIVE on Netflix for Part 1 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. First up: the NFC! (0:00) Intro (1:30) NFC East (37:08) NFC North (01:06:31) NFC South (01:33:57) NFC West Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Cousin Sal and Joe ... Show More

2h 10m

Dec 2024

LeBron James at 40. Plus, Ripple Effects of Another D-Lo Trade and the Mike Brown Firing With Kirk Goldsberry. | Group Chat

Justin and Wos are joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the D’Angelo Russell trade and what the ceiling is for the Lakers now (3:15). Then, they talk about Kirk's piece on TheRinger.com about what kind of player LeBron James is now. They also give their thoughts on the Russell tr ... Show More

54m 8s

Feb 2024

The Current State of LeBron With the Lakers | Real Ones

Logan and Howard react to LeBron ruffling some feathers in New York this weekend, then ponder what the future could hold for the aging superstar and whether or not he will remain a Laker after this season (02:00). Later, the guys answer some mailbag questions (44:00). The Ringer ... Show More

1h 4m

Apr 2019

I Love Basketball: Who's Your Daddy? (It's Lebron)

Sasha and Sabreena chat about the context of the end of Lebron’s first season with the Lakers, and are mostly excited and hopeful for the future. Former South Bay Laker Jemerrio Jones makes his debut appearance on Kiddie’s Korner, as the gals talk about what his brand new contrac ... Show More

36m 46s

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

Sep 2021

The Sixers vs. Simmons Saga and the Mess in Minnesota

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier breakdown the NBA Media Day fallout. Will Ben Simmons be a Laker? Will Kyrie Irving retire? Was David Letterman’s KD bit funnier than Michael Porter Jr.‘s contract extension? Then they discuss Jalen Suggs’s comments about Richard Pitino and Minnesota. ... Show More

1h 21m

May 2024

Another All-Time Clippers Stinker. Plus, Is LeBron Better Off Leaving L.A.? | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss a tough night for the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. They briefly recap both games and discuss if the Clippers can come back in the series and what Miami's offseason potentially looks like. Then they talk about potential landing spots for Lebron ... Show More

1h 7m

Aug 2022

‘Real Ones’ Two-Year Anniversary Episode, Plus LeBron James Signs An Extension With the Lakers | Real Ones

Logan, Raja, and Jomi discuss LeBron James’s two-year extension with the Lakers (0:30), before the whole squad gets into our favorite moments from the past two years of ‘Real Ones,’ including the most outlandish interviews, angriest rants, and some behind-the-scenes moments (12:1 ... Show More

1h 19m

Jun 2025

Shai Saves the Thunder, and the NBA Finals Are Now 2-2: All the Drama in the NBA With Bill Simmons.

After a riveting Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Bill Simmons joins Zach to break it all down (1:52): Did tonight’s game decide the NBA title? They discuss Shai’s stellar MVP performance (16:51) and adjustments from both teams as it’s now a best-of-three for the champio ... Show More

1h 27m

Aug 2017

'Sources Say' Summer Special: Pelinka's Power, Kyrie Rumors, and Sports Dad LeBron (Ep. 135)

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman discuss the ridiculously wild NBA summer, including CP3's trade (4:00), Rob Pelinka's press conference parables (11:00), LeBron's interesting summer (21:30), Kyrie's personality (24:00), and what's going on with the Banana Boat crew (29:0 ... Show More

35m 12s

Nov 2023

How NBA Greats Spin Narratives for Motivation and Zach LaVine’s Potential Landing Spots. Plus, Chelsea Gray on Success With the Aces | Real Ones

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss LeBron James’s Instagram post targeted at the people who “doubted” him after his move to Los Angeles, how NBA players spin narratives to motivate themselves, and what it’s like for athletes in the social media age who deal with constant criticism ( ... Show More

1h 43m

How Does LeBron’s Career Play Out? With ...