logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2024
1h 54m

‘Over The Top’ With Bill Simmons and Kyl...

The Ringer
About this episode

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt meet each other halfway to rewatch the 1987 sports drama ‘Over The Top’, starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, and David Mendenhall.


Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel!


Producer: Craig Horlbeck

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Oct 7
‘Jeremiah Johnson’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Bill’s Dad
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan, plus Bill’s dad, give it all up to become three podcasting mountain men after rewatching Robert Redford in ‘Jeremiah Johnson,’ also starring Will Geer and Allyn Ann McLerie and directed by Sydney Pollack. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia H ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 30
‘The Sting’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey pull off the big con and revisit ‘The Sting’ to kick off Redford Month in honor of the late, great Robert Redford. 'The Sting' also stars Paul Newman and Robert Shaw and was directed by George Roy Hill. Producers: Craig Ho ... Show More
1h 56m
Sep 23
‘Airplane!’ With Bill Simmons and Bill Hader
Looks like we picked the wrong week to quit rewatching movies. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by actor, writer, and director Bill Hader to revisit an all time comedy classic, ‘Airplane!’ starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, and Robert Stack. Producers: Craig ... Show More
1h 39m
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2025
Mavericks Fans Revolt, ‘SNL 50’ Guesses, Oscars Watch, and Super Bowl Leftovers With Bryan Curtis and Matt Belloni
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss lingering Super Bowl LIX thoughts (2:58), as well as the Luka Doncic trade from the POV of a longtime Mavericks fan (22:07). Then Bill talks with Matt Belloni about the highly anticipated 'SNL 50' show (59:00), Oscars ... Show More
2h 5m
May 2025
‘The Studio’ Episodes 3-8: Midseason Awards, A-List Cameos, and Best Fake Movie
Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck walk the red carpet to recap Episodes 3-8 of ‘The Studio.’ (0:00) Intro (2:44) How the show is operating as both a broad workplace comedy and an insider satire (13:25) Apple’s take on the Golden Globes (15:02) Midseason awards: best episode, most ... Show More
47m 12s
May 2025
‘The Studio’ Season 1 Finale Behind the Scenes With Matt Belloni
Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck are joined by host of The Town—and star of ‘The Studio’—Matt Belloni to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘The Studio.’ (0:00) Intro (1:34) Matt’s journey from voice cameo to recurring character (6:04) CinemaCon (9:28) Did the show live up to its prom ... Show More
38m 7s
Aug 25
2025 NFL Teams as Classic Action Movies, With Kyle Brandt and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kyle Brandt and Joe House to classify their NFL teams as classic action movies (3:10). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kyle Brandt and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti Play for an ULTRA today, available on Doord ... Show More
2 h
Jun 2018
Family Dog - Amazing Stories
Griffin and David review an episode of the 1993 television series Amazing Stories directed by Brad Bird: Family Dog. This episode is sponsored by Never Seen It podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
53m 26s
Sep 10
Arch Manning, NFL Announcers, a New Deal for 'PTI', the Ballmer Scandal, and a Crawford-Canelo Megafight With Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris Mannix
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Jr. are joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss Arch Manning, college football, media storylines, and more (3:39). Then, Chris Mannix joins to talk about the Steve Ballmer scandal (51:40) and the Crawford-Canelo fight (01:17:05). Host: Bill Simm ... Show More
2h 4m
Feb 2025
Luka Gets Traded to the Lakers… What??? | With Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney for an emergency podcast to discuss the bombshell news that Luka Doncic is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers! Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney'Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committe ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 18
ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7
Chris and Andy talk about ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for the media space (1:18). Then, they take a moment to remember Robert Redford and his outsized impact on film in the wake of his passing (11:58). Later, they break down the penultima ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 19
Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn – Season 2, Ep. 5
James Gunn, Jennifer Holland & Steve Agee break down Peacemaker S2, Ep. 5 “Back to the Suture” with guests Michael Rooker & Galen Vaisman. Hear set stories, character insights & behind-the-scenes secrets from your favorite DCU series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2020
You've Got Mail with Bobby Finger & Lindsey Weber
AOL may have aged out but has this classic rom-com? We invited Who? Weekly's very own Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger to discuss another Nora Ephron box office hit–You've Got Mail (1998). We get into the all-star cast with Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Dave Chapelle, Greg Kinnear, Parker P ... Show More
2h 7m