Russillo starts the show with thoughts on the Big Ten’s proposed College Football Playoff expansion. Then, Booger McFarland comes on to add his thoughts to the playoff expansion debate, reveal which new college QBs have the best chance to break out, and discuss the Colts' decision to name Daniel Jones as their starting QB. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and W ... Show More
Aug 21
Rob Gronkowski Talks Belichick in College and His Favorite Young Tight End. Plus, Freddie Gibbs on His Biggest Rap Inspirations and More.
Russillo is joined by Rob Gronkowski to discuss why Bill Belichick will be appealing to younger players, explain why we shouldn’t write off the Chiefs, and share the young tight end he says reminds him of a young Gronk. Then, rapper Freddie Gibbs joins the show to reveal his rapp ... Show More
2h 2m
Aug 14
Long-term Concern for Caleb Williams? QB Tiers With Mike Sando and Domonique Foxworth on the Difficulty of Being a Two-Way Player.
Russillo is joined by Mike Sando to break down his latest QB tiers and explain how they came to this consensus. Then, Domonique Foxworth joins the show to share why he’ll be rooting for Travis Hunter and discuss the intricacies of CBAs. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle! (0: ... Show More
1h 47m
Jul 2024
Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.
Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas as they recap their Vegas trip before diving into the summer league action. They discuss Reed Sheppard’s impressive debut performance, debate if Tidjane Salaun will become the best French player from this draft class, get into what DaRon Holm ... Show More
58m 58s
Jun 9
All Tied Up in the NBA Finals: What Happened and What to Watch for in Game 3. Plus, Offseason News, Notes, and Fake Trades With Michael Pina.
Zach and Michael Pina discuss the 1-1 NBA Finals from the city of Game 3, Indianapolis (1:52). They talk about the keys to the Thunder's victory, what the Pacers can do to adjust, and much more. Then, with an eye toward the offseason, the pair discusses the Hawks' outlook (41:16) ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2024
PMS 2.0 1141 - Ed O'Neill, Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, Jeff Passan, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on around the NFL including some new deals, which players aren’t reporting for camp, and who might end up without deals. Joining the progrum is legendary actor from Married With Children, Moder ... Show More
2h 13m
Dec 2024
OKC’s Revenge, NBA Cup Nitpicks, and NFL Season Fun Grades with David Jacoby, Kirk Goldsberry, Kyle Brandt, and Craig Horlbeck
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby and Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the first night of the NBA Cup quarterfinals, starting with the Thunder’s dominant win over the Mavs as they debate whether the Thunder are now the outright team to beat in the West (02:25). With t ... Show More
2h 4m
Nov 2024
Drake Maye’s Impressive Start to the Season
Brian gives some quick thoughts on Mookie Betts's third title win, and looks back at one of the worst trades in Red Sox history (1:00). Then, he speaks with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Drake Maye’s promising career start, whether or not he'll play Sunday after last week’s con ... Show More
1h 24m
Nov 2024
Maye Magic, But the Pats Come Up Short
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to the Titans, including some spectacular plays from Drake Maye, including a last-second, game-tying touchdown, the Patriots inability to run the ball and stop the run, a lack of production ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2023
Part 1: Jaylen Brown’s Crucial Season, an OpenAI Rebellion, and KC’s WR Shortage With Kevin O’Connor, Derek Thompson, and Austin Gayle
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss Jaylen Brown's changing role on the Boston Celtics (2:06), before talking with Derek Thompson about OpenAI's decision to fire CEO Sam Altman, the fallout, how rapidly AI is developin ... Show More
2h 3m
Jun 2024
Part 1: The Legacy Episode, the Next Kyrie, and White Boy Summer With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the history of sports legacy "reassessments," NBA players who can change their legacies over the next few seasons, Reed Sheppard NBA draft thoughts, and more.
Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2024
PMS 2.0 1113 - Feel Good Friday with Paul Bissonnette, Pat Maroon, Paul Skenes LIVE In The ThunderDome, Mad Mel Kiper, Adam Schefter, Donny Don Don in the Rumor Mill, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat all the different odds movement in the NFL Draft and if Jayden Daniels is potentially not wanting to go to Washington, as well as the NHL and NBA Playoffs starting this weekend. Joining the progrum to chat about the Phoenix Coyotes ... Show More
2h 40m