Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday night before getting to a couple of the Red Sox’s recent offseason moves (0:45). Then, he talks to MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats, including their best addition this season, the biggest surprise, the Rookie of the Year, and how they stack up against the top teams in the AFC (19:50). Br ... Show More
Nov 20
Pats-Bengals Preview With Dan Hoard. Plus, a Drake Maye vs. Joe Burrow Comparison.
Brian opens the pod by comparing Drake Maye’s career with the start of Joe Burrow’s, which included a trip to the Super Bowl in his second season with the Bengals (0:45). Then, Brian chats with the radio voice of the Bengals, Dan Hoard about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, th ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 17
The Celtics Get Back to .500, With Evan Valenti
Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, discussing how important this offseason is for the Red Sox, Bill Belichick’s comments about potentially returning to the NFL, the Patriots' prime position to win the AFC East, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about t ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 14
The Pats Take Care of Business Against the Jets, With James White
Brian opens with his initial thoughts on the Pats' win over the Jets and just how far this team can go with Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, TreVeyon Henderson’s three touchdowns, Drake Maye’s pocket presen ... Show More
1h 36m
Jan 2024
Part 1: Belichick’s Gone, NFL Coach Roulette, and a Round One Mega-Preview With Michael Lombardi and Peter Schrager
In the first part of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks with Michael Lombardi about Bill Belichick's 24-year tenure with the Patriots, New England's long road ahead, why people should be thinking outside the box for Belichick's next team, and more (1:59). Then Bi ... Show More
2h 20m
Jan 2025
An Official Celtics Funk, Plus Todd McShay and Million-Dollar Picks
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 agai ... Show More
2h 11m
Nov 2024
Part 2: The 76ers Fell Apart, Embiid’s Next Five Years, and Week 12 NFL Picks With Chris Ryan and Joe House
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to discuss how miserable the 76er situation is right now, how we got here, and whether it can be saved (1:35). Next, Bill and House run through their favorite NFL games for the weeken ... Show More
1h 27m
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
Jan 2025
The Vikings Get Rammed, Dallas’s Next Coach, and Bad NFL Owner Habits With Cousin Sal and Peter Schrager
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Rams dominating the Vikings and what kind of impact this game will have on Sam Darnold's future. They then talk about Sean McVay's strong coaching résumé (2:54) before guessing the line for Rams-Eagles, and reacting ... Show More
1h 39m
Apr 2025
Ageless LeBron, Kawhi’s Crazy Career and NFL Draft Burning Questions With Zach Lowe and Peter Schrager
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about going to Game 2 of the playoff series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves (2:29). Then, Bill is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss what-ifs regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' matchup with the Nuggets (17:56). Finally, Bill talks all th ... Show More
2h 7m
Sep 2024
The Chiefs Escape (Again), 2024 NFL Zags, and Million-Dollar Picks Return With Peter Schrager and Joe House
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports to discuss the Chiefs narrowly surviving the Ravens in the incredible NFL season opener (3:01). They then talk about the loaded Jets roster, the bad-vibes 49ers, Jaguars optimism (23:25), their bi ... Show More
2h 3m
Apr 2025
Shedeur’s Slide, NFL Draft Takes, a Nuggets Code Red and Brunson Goes Villain
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the NFL Draft before being joined by Steve Ceruti and Van Lathan (2:08). Then, Chris Ryan and Rob Mahoney hops on to talk Thunder-Grizzlies, Nuggets-Clippers, and other NBA playoffs matchups (48:55). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Chris Ryan, Rob Ma ... Show More
1h 51m
Jan 2025
Part 2: Josh Vs. Lamar, Mahomes’s F-You Game, and the Round 2 NFL Mega-Preview With Sheil Kapadia and Joe House
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Sheil Kapadia to discuss each of the Round 2 NFL playoff games (3:22) before making the Million-Dollar Picks for the NFL divisional round (55:33).
Host: Bill Simmons
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1h 12m
Jan 2024
PMS 2.0 1057 - OVERREACTION TUESDAY, Super Wildcard Monday Recap, Michael Lombardi, Harry Douglas, Buffalo Bills Center Mitch Morse, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to both of the playoff games yesterday including the Bills and Josh Allen running wild all over the Steelers, and the Buccaneers dominating the Eagles last night that has everyone wondering what the hell happene ... Show More
3h 18m