Brian briefly discusses the In-Season Tournament Final in Vegas Saturday night, before taking a closer look at Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the starting lineup for the Cs, and how Jaylen Brown fits into the team’s offense (0:40). Then, Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about Shohei Ohtani’s megadeal, who will win the Yoshinobu Yamamoto s ... Show More
Today
Some Concerns From the Celtics' Loss. Plus, Can Drake Continue to Carry the Pats?
Brian starts by recapping the Celtics’ loss to the Rockets on Monday night, and some concerning signs from some of the Celtics’ starting five (0:00). Then, he remarks at Drake Maye’s stellar play in recent weeks, but also the heavy load he is carrying with the injury-depleted Pat ... Show More
1h 33m
Yesterday
The Pats Beat the Dolphins, With James White
Brian recaps the Patriots' win in Miami, including a much better second half, another good Drake Maye game, and some more worrying injuries (0:00). Plus, he tries to make sense of A.J. Brown’s disappointing season so far. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James W ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 29
An Early Look at the C’s With Michael Pina. Plus, Pats-Dolphins Preview.
Brian opens up with his wish list for the upcoming Patriots-Dolphins game, and why the Pats should take care of business in Miami (0:00i. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics, their big-man rotation, Derrick White’s value, Paul George vs. Jaylen Brown, ... Show More
1h 28m
Jul 2021
Suns in Charge, Ayton Copycats, Ohtani Mania (?), and NBA Draft Stuff With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Suns’ Game 1 Finals win over the Bucks, the Bucks’ adjustments, gauging Giannis’s injury, where Arizona in July ranks among the worst NBA Finals destinations, and more (2:00). Then they talk about Shohei Ohtani’s ... Show More
1h 43m
Apr 2024
O.J.’s Dead, NBA Playoff Scenarios, Masters Predictions, and Ohtani’s Crisis With Joe House and Nathan Hubbard
Joe House to discuss NBA playoff scenarios (15:24). Bill, House, and Nathan Hubbard then discuss Round 1 of the Masters (33:55), and new developments in the Shohei Ohtani gambling investigation (1:01:45).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Joe House and Nathan Hubbard
Producer: Kyle Cri ... Show More
1h 30m
Apr 2023
Most Intriguing NBA Playoff Storylines With Brian Windhorst, Plus a Boston Check-In With Bill’s Dad
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by ESPN's Brian Windhorst to discuss the most intriguing NBA playoff storylines, including: "Is this it for the Warriors?", "What's next for the Tatum-Brown duo?", "Are the 76ers coming to a fork in the road?", "What happens if the Hawks get sw ... Show More
1h 53m
Sep 2020
Miami’s Upset Potential, Clippers Chaos, the Villainous Astros, and MLB Bubble Playoff Picks With Jackie MacMullan and CC Sabathia
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares his NBA Finals pick (2:20) before he's joined by renowned sports journalist Jackie MacMullan to discuss the Clippers and Doc Rivers parting ways, the Clippers' playoffs collapse, the Celtics' playoffs exit, enticing NBA Finals story lines, and mor ... Show More
1h 57m
May 2024
PMS 2.0 1129 - Fast Talking Tuesday With Mecum Auctioneer Matt Moravec, Brian Windhorst, PK Subban, Paul Skenes, Julian Edelman, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Rangers dropping another game to the Hurricanes, the Stars taking a commanding lead over the Avalanche, the Thunder squeezing out a victory over the Mavericks, and the Celtics taking care of business agains ... Show More
3h 3m
May 2022
#14 Who Will Win the NBA Finals with Mike Venezia!
<p>Makeshift Brian, Makeshift Zach, and guest Mike Venezia talk NBA, MLB, and more!! Who will win the NBA Finals? What happened to James Harden? Is RJ Barrett the next Andrew Wiggins? Are the Yankees overrated? Is Barry Bonds the best baseball player ever?   ... Show More
40m 17s
Mar 2024
Jalen Green’s Rise, Ohtani, and World Series Picks With Jeff Passan. Plus, Doug McDermott Talks Wemby, Creighton, and More.
Russillo opens the show with a Tales From the Couch focusing on Jalen Green’s amazing month (0:45). Then, ESPN’s Jeff Passan comes on to preview the biggest story lines in baseball, discuss the Shohei Ohtani scandal, and reveal his World Series picks (20:34). Next, he’s joined by ... Show More
2h 6m