The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Cowboys' loss to the Packers in what was likely Mike McCarthy's last game as head coach (1:18); the game of the weekend, Rams-Lions (16:14); C.J. Stroud and the Texans beating the Browns (24:27); and Dolphins-Chiefs (29:10). They then go through an abbreviated Guess the Lines, look at the possi ... Show More
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
Jul 9
Kawhi in Flux, Embiid’s Next Team, Jaylen vs. Advanced Numbers, and a Mini-Mailbag With Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House react to the news of the Raptors putting the Kawhi trade on hold until after the Aspiration investigation finishes. Then, they take a deeper look at the Jaylen Brown trade and why the Celtics decided to let him go. Finally, they discuss Joe ... Show More
1h 56m
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 2023
Saints-Rams Preview, Weekend Lookahead, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 discuss the Thursday night matchup between the Saints and Rams, giving out their best bets for the game, total, and props. Then, they preview the college football bowl games for this weekend (31:04), and close things out with Sharp Tank (42:50). Hosts: Cousi ... Show More
58m 40s
Dec 2021
CFB Ranking Bias, Herbert vs. Burrow, the State of The U, and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Bengals’ loss to the Chargers, and the College Football Playoff selection (0:24). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to discuss NFL Week 13, including Ravens-Steelers, Chiefs-Broncos, Jaguars-Rams, Giants-Dolphins, the upcoming Bil ... Show More
1h 40m
Nov 2021
The Packers Are Fine, but Are the Bills in Trouble? Lakers' Struggles With Mike Trudell. Plus, Florida and More CFB Openings With Bruce Feldman.
Russillo shares his thoughts on some big NFL Week 11 losses, including the Bills losing to the Colts, the Packers losing to the Vikings, and the Titans losing to the Texans, Chiefs-Cowboys, and more (0:32) before talking to Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet ... Show More
1h 32m
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
Nov 2023
Titans-Steelers Preview, Rangers Win It All, Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the World Series, where the Rangers win in 5 games before diving into the Thursday night matchup between the Titans and Steelers, giving out their best bets for the game, best prop, and first touchdown scorer. Then they preview the best college footbal ... Show More
52m 50s
Oct 2024
Nightcap - Hour 1: Jets fall short, NFC East hot seat, Browns stick with Watson
Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills outdueling Aaron Rodgers and the lowly Jets on Monday Night Football. Later, Unc and Ocho question if Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy and Philadelphia Eagles HC Nick Sirianni should be fired, th ... Show More
45m 51s