Aug 21
Derek Thompson on the American Sports Plutocracy, the NBA’s 2016 Black Swan Event, and the WNBA’s Growing Pains
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson to discuss the finances of sports and the developing story of Mark Walter's Lakers sale. Then, they discuss the 2016 NBA cap spike before ending with their WNBA theories. (0:00) Intro (2:10) American sports plutocracy and Mark ... Show More
1h 40m
Aug 18
The "Invincible" Rams, NFL Pressure Guys, and L.A.’s Crazy NBA Month With Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman
Bill Simmons welcomes Tom Pelissero to The Ringer to go through their Pressure Rankings of the NFL ahead of the new season. Then, Sam Koppelman joins the pod to take a deep dive into the financial side of the Lakers sale, Mat Ishbia’s Suns, and much more. (0:00) Intro (3:07) NFL ... Show More
2h 13m
Aug 17
Russell Westbrook’s One-of-One Career With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus College Football and Coaches With Van Lathan and Chris Ryan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to take a deep dive into Russell Westbrook’s unique career. Then, CR and Van Lathan join the pod to talk college football before diving into a deeper conversation about coaching. (0:00) Intro (3:44) Russell Westbrook’s career ... Show More
2h 2m
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
Apr 2025
Kawhi’s Reminder Game and Cade’s Arrival. Plus, NFL Draft Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios With Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz.
Russillo starts the show with a playoff edition of Tales From the Couch (1:34). Then, he’s joined by Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly to break down Thursday’s NFL draft (22:20). They share the smartest and dumbest picks teams can make at different positions and reveal the draft opin ... Show More
1h 34m
Feb 2022
The NFL Offseason QB Pod: A Look at Free Agency, the Draft, and Development
Ryen begins by talking with The Athletic’s Mike Sando on the offseason QB carousel, the benefits of going all-in on quarterbacks, and fifth-year options (0:50). Then he is joined by The Ringer’s Danny Kelly to discuss his draft guide and analyze the top quarterbacks of this year’ ... Show More
1h 51m
Mar 2018
Who Got Help, Who Didn't, and Who Will Pay Off Come September | The Ringer NFL Show (Ep. 246)
The Ringer's Kevin Clark and Danny Kelly hook up to look at which teams made the most impressive moves during free agency (02:15), which teams seem to be lost and without a plan (25:15), and which signings will be the most impactful once the season starts (41:45).
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48m 56s
Apr 2018
Judging Josh Rosen, Finding the Next Alvin Kamara, and Draft Prospect Crushes | The Ringer NFL Show (Ep. 254)
The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark link up to chat about the recent treatment of Josh Rosen (03:00), a monster contract extension for Jarvis Landry (16:00), and the problem with the search for this year's Alvin Kamara (18:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show and the group d ... Show More
54m 14s
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 2019
Super Bowl Reactions and Offseason Story Lines With Mina Kimes, Ty Law, Ted Nguyen, and Geoff Schwartz | The Ringer NFL Show (Ep. 398)
Robert Mays is joined by The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen to break down the Patriots' dominant defensive performance against the Rams and Sean McVay’s future (1:20), before speaking with former NFL cornerback Ty Law on his recent Hall of Fame induction and his experience of playing in a ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2018
Splitting Up Seattle, Landing Kirk Cousins, and the Biggest Fish in the Free-Agency Pool | The Ringer NFL Show (Ep. 243)
The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the demise of the Legion of Boom (03:30), the L.A. Rams unloading Alec Ogletree (07:00), the speculation that Kirk Cousins will sign with the Minnesota Vikings (09:45), and the rest of the quarterback free-agent market (13:30). The ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2020
Officially the Offseason: Coaching Carousel, Team Building, and the Draft for Dummies | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to talk head coaching rumors (0:39) and potential offseason moves for teams around the league (14:13). Then Tjarks goes through his Draft Guide for Dummies (53:33).
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1h 16m
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Kelly and ESPN's Mina Kimes to discuss the biggest NFL offseason story lines so far, including the Panthers' no. 1 overall draft pick, Lamar Jackson's future, the Lions as the favorite in the NFC North, Sean Payton's first season as the Broncos HC, and the Aaron Rodgers saga (1:34). Then Bill talks with Michael Pi ... Show More
