The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss another "holy shit" Chiefs-Bills matchup, Lions-Buccaneers, the 49ers escaping the Packers, and the Ravens' decisive win over the Texans (2:05) before they guess the lines for the conference championship games (1:00:30). They then close the show with Parent Corner (1:06:30).
Host: Bill Simmons
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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
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
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
Feb 2021
Cousin Sal, Ozzie Guillen, Lebron Vs Courtside Karen, And Billy's Fight Song
We're wavering on who to bet on for the Super Bowl after hearing about Tom Brady locking himself in his house (3:33 - 16:54). Lebron vs Courtside Karen and hot seat cool throne with the return of EA Sports College Football (16:54 - 37:07). Cousin Sal joins the show to talk about ... Show More
2h 1m
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 2025
Super Bowl TD Props, Basketball Plays of the Day, and Sharp Tank
Sal and the D3 kick off the podcast by taking an early look at the odds for the Super Bowl and giving out player touchdown props for the game. Next, they give out their basketball plays of the day (26:32) and their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (33:14). Hosts: Cousin Sal ... Show More
53m 47s
Jan 2021
Richard’s take on WC 4th down decisions, who Josh Allen reminds him of, why the Browns are dangerous, and who will win this weekend
Richard Sherman, Cris Collinsworth and George Chahrouri discuss the results of the Wild Card games and more specifically discuss going for it or not on 4th down, when it’s the right decision and when it’s not (3:45). They also discuss the upcoming divisional round games (23:35). ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2025
Nightcap - Hour 1: Ravens defeat Steelers, Texans handle Chargers, Ocho clowns Unc
Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens running through Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card game. Later, Unc and Ocho discuss CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans handling Justin Herbert and the Los Angel ... Show More
1h 16m
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