Sep 1
Make-or-Break NFL QBs, a CFB Preview, and the WNBA Renaissance With Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to discuss the NFL's make-or-break QBs before previewing college football. Then, Diana Taurasi joins the pod to talk about the renaissance of the WNBA, her friendship with Kobe, and much more! (0:00) Intro (3:04) NFL and CFB prev ... Show More
1h 39m
May 2025
Inside the Drawing Room, Lottery Reactions, and Heartbreak for Boston With Bill Simmons
Zach is in Chicago to give a first-hand account of last night’s NBA draft lottery, but first he’s joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the unfortunate injury to Jayson Tatum (0:46). Then, Zach gives a behind-the-scenes look at what went down in the drawing room (20:28) and what come ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2023
Can Porzingis Put the Celtics Over the Top? With Brian Robb. Plus, Pats-Raiders Preview With Vic Tafur.
Brian opens up by reacting to the recent Boston Herald article detailing the issues surrounding Mac Jones and the Patriots offense (0:30). Then, he chats with MassLive.com’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ preseason, how Kristaps Porzingis changes the team dynamic, Tatum’s ceiling ... Show More
1h 31m
Apr 2024
Brutal Losses for the Lakers and Sixers. Plus, the Annual Daniel Jeremiah and Todd McShay NFL Draft Preview!
Russillo starts the pod by taking a look back at the incredible Monday night NBA playoff games (0:35). Then, Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah come on to discuss the top quarterbacks, share their candidates to trade up, and play a quick game of On the Clock (21:48). Plus, the Allia ... Show More
1h 31m
Apr 2024
A Falcons-Penix Zag and More NFL Draft Reaction With Todd McShay, Plus, Nuggets All but Finish Lakers, and Sixers, Magic Win
Russillo starts the pod by reviewing all three Thursday night games and series (0:30). Then, Todd McShay joins to share his thoughts on the first round of the NFL draft, including the surprise QB picks, and reveals his top players to target in Round 2 (19:00). Plus, another editi ... Show More
1h 43m
Apr 2022
Celtics Stifling KD and Embiid’s Raptors Revenge, Plus Deebo’s Value, NFL Draft Rumors, and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Celtics’ defensive prowess in their Game 2 win vs. the Nets, Joel Embiid and the 76ers going up 3-0 vs. the Raptors, Bulls-Bucks, and more (0:34). Then Ryen talks with The Ringer’s Kevin Clark about the news of 49ers WR Deebo Samuel requesting ... Show More
1h 29m
Oct 2024
CFB With Ross Dellenger, NBA Trainer Chris Brickley In Studio, Celtics Banner Night, A Bounty For Dunking On Bronny, MNF & Fake Onside Rules + Guys On Chicks
Hank is off to see the Celtics raise a banner and we’re expecting Bronny to play and we’ve put a bounty out for anyone who can dunk on both James heads at the same time (00:00:00-00:11:20). We talk Monday Night Football and it turns out the Chargers may have some issues even thou ... Show More
2h 32m
Jun 2023
Marcus Smart Therapy Session With Bill Simmons and His Dad
Brian chats with Bill Simmons and his dad, Dr. Bill Simmons, about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, Smart’s legacy in Boston, the Celtics’ draft pick being Jordan Walsh, Jaylen Brown’s future with the Cs, and more (0:15). They then briefly talk about the Patriots and th ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 2020
1999 Redraftables: Francis in Purgatory! Odom in Hell! Weis Over Artest! Remembering an Unusually Hilarious Draft With Chris Ryan and Joe House | Book of Basketball 2.0
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Chris Ryan to revisit the 1999 NBA draft, talk through some of the NBA subplots and legends in that draft class, and redraft the first 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 11m
The Ringer's Bill Simmons asks, "What's wrong with the Celtics?" after being in-house for Celtics-Clippers and Celtics-Lakers (2:07). Next, Bill talks with Todd McShay about Jayden Daniels's historic rookie season, Washington's momentum heading into the NFC championship game against the Eagles, whether this is Josh Allen's year, and the keys to this weekend' ... Show More
