The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the biggest stories from NFL Week 18, including the Lions ending the Packers' playoffs hopes, the Texans losing the no. 1 pick in the draft by beating the Colts, Cowboys-Commanders, the Bills' two special-teams touchdowns in their win over the Patriots, potential playoffs story lines, and more (1:4 ... Show More
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Spain Prevails, World Cup Winners and Losers, and Damon Vs. Leo With Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup Final. Then, they discuss the winners and losers of the World Cup before comparing the careers of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiC ... Show More
1h 50m
Jul 16
Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey
In this special episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, guest host Chris Ryan is joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to react to Argentina defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to preview the World Cup final between Spain and Argenti ... Show More
1h 51m
Jul 12
Chuck Klosterman on the Cinema Revival, Sports Tsars, Owners and Commissioners, Analytics, U.S. Soccer Groundhog Day, and State of Reading
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss why soccer has not taken off in the U.S. the same way other sports have. Then, they talk sports commissioners, eras of owners, evolving ticket prices for movies, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:25) Soccer in the U. ... Show More
2h 5m
Dec 2023
Up on Game: Hour 1 – Contenders or Pretenders
<p>LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Plaxico Burress talk about the Bills & Rams playoff hopes after big wins this last week, the Texans go without CJ Stroud once more, and Aaron Rodgers finally ends speculation about playing this year.</p> <p>#fsrweekends</p><p>See <a ... Show More
42m 27s
Dec 2019
Is This Patriots Panic Different Than Before? Plus, the 49ers vs. Lamar, the Embarrassing Eagles, and More Week 13 Reactions | The Ringer NFL Show
After a loss to the Texans, is it finally time to worry about the Patriots? We also discuss where the Texans sit among AFC contenders after Sunday night’s win (2:00). Then, we give our takeaways from the Ravens-49ers game before getting to Stock Up, led by the sneaky Bills and su ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2021
NFL Week 9: That Was Weird. Plus Trent Dilfer on the OBJ Dilemma, Aaron Rodgers, and the MVP Race.
Russillo shares his thoughts on a strange NFL Week 9, including the Bengals’ fall from grace after losing two straight games, the Bills’ loss to the Jaguars, Rams-Titans, Chiefs-Packers, Vikings-Ravens, and more (0:39). Then Ryen talks with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer about ... Show More
1h 20m
Dec 2021
Patriots on Top of the AFC, the Chiefs are Back, Herbert vs. Burrow, College Football Playoff Preview and More!
PFF's Seth Galina and Diante Lee join the podcast. Cris, Seth, and Diante discuss Monday Night's wild game between the Bills and Patriots (03:22), Kansas City's defensive dominance (09:07), Chargers vs. Bengals (24:39), and the College Football Playoff (43:34).
53m 46s
May 2018
'Hard Knocks' Goes to Cleveland and New York's Top Receiver Is Back | GM Street (Ep. 265)
The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss how legalized gambling will impact the NFL (03:45), Baker Mayfield and the Browns being featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' (11:45), and Odell Beckham Jr. attending OTAs (15:45) while key players such as Tom Brady, Aaron Donald, ... Show More
38m 23s
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
Sep 2023
NFL Week 2, Best Bets for the Weekend, and Michael Lombardi Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal recaps the Thursday night matchup before being joined by a member of the Degenerate Trifecta, the Parlay Kid, to give out their best bets for the weekend. They are then joined by NFL expert Michael Lombardi, who talks Aaron Rodgers's injury, his dream Super Bowl, and t ... Show More
52m 10s
Jan 2020
The Pats Finally Fall, Brady’s Future, the Unlucky Saints, and More From a Wild Weekend | The Ringer NFL Show
After nine straight seasons, Tom Brady and the Patriots played in a wild-card game and lost to the Titans. Speculation has begun on whether or not this is the end of the Brady–Bill Belichick era (2:17). Next, we express disappointment over not predicting this Vikings performance, ... Show More
1h 4m