Jul 7

The Bleakest NBA Team Situations (Next 5 Years) With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the latest NBA free agency news (1:50). Then, they break down the teams with the worst roster situations in the East and the West (18:40). Finally, they discuss LeBron’s situation with the Lakers, Deandre Ayton, and ... Show More

1h 46m

Jul 2

Milwaukee’s Crazy and Other NBA Summer Takeaways With Rob Mahoney, Plus a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to NBA free agency with major moves from the Bucks, Rockets, and Lakers (2:01). Then, they talk about the positive offseason for the Nuggets and the Hawks, before discussing the Pacers, Celtics, and Pistons (31:47). Afte ... Show More

1h 55m

Jun 30

The NBA Summer Movement Preview With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the upcoming NBA free agency, plus some big deals that already came from the Rockets and Timberwolves (2:07). Then, they talk about their favorite free agents, Yang Hansen, and the Collin Sexton trade (35:33). Finall ... Show More

2h 6m

Apr 2024

David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, & Cenk Uygur FACE OFF on Gaza, Trump, & the Election

Don Lemon sits down for a no punches pulled debate with some of the biggest names of the online left, David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, and The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur. They spar on Gaza, commiserate on Trump, and attempt to find common ground on Biden. If you enjoyed this, tune ... Show More

1h 1m

Nov 2017

‘Binge Mode: Weekly’ Trailer

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion return to take their signature deep dives into the topics obsessing them at the moment, from shows and movies to books and sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1m 58s

Oct 2019

NBA Approval Ratings and the Making of ‘Sonic Boom’ | Group Chat

As training camps kick off, Chris and Justin evaluate their perception of some noteworthy teams (1:51). Then Ringer staff writer Jordan Ritter Conn comes on to talk about his new podcast, ‘Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team’ (35:43). Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin VerrierGuest: Jor ... Show More

45m 42s

Sep 2016

Ep. 76: Emmys After-Party With Sam Esmail, Joe Weisberg & Joel Fields

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are live from the Ringer studio to react to the 2016 Emmys, offer up their big-picture thoughts from the festivities, and gain insights from 'The Americans' show runners, Joe Weisberg & Joel Fields, and 'Mr. Robot' creator Sam Esmail. Le ... Show More

44m 13s

Apr 2020

Beating the Book: Alan Boston, Chris Fallica, and Michael Lombardi

First, professional sports bettor Alan Boston joins Gill Alexander to share his top four coaching performances of the last season. Then, ESPN College GameDay’s “The Bear”, Chris Fallica, joins the show to give his thoughts on the ridiculous decisions that could be made during the ... Show More

1h 23m

Jan 2020

Sports Betting Explodes in the U.S. | Matthew A. Cherry

Legal sports betting could take the U.S. by storm, Neal Brennan examines the GOP's kinky submission to President Trump, and filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry discusses "Hair Love." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for p ... Show More

22m 36s

Sep 2020

‘Dangerous Minds’ With Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Van Lathan

Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Van Lathan try to figure out who Mr. Tambourine Man is after rewatching ‘Dangerous Minds,’ starring Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, and Renoly Santiago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 21m

Nov 2017

‘Group Chat’ — Anti-Melo, Pro-Kristaps, and the Lavar Ball Conspiracy (Ep. 160)

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, and Paolo Uggetti discuss whether they are hyped or concerned about some teetering teams (1:59). Then they debate some hypothetical coach trades (29:19) and play another round of Take Tank (37:04). Learn more about you ... Show More

43m 52s

Mar 2024

Georges Niang Talks Cavs Ceiling, Donovan Mitchell, and the New Foul Rules. Plus, ‘Napoleon’ Author Andrew Roberts.

Russillo is joined by Cavaliers forward Georges Niang to discuss his journey in the NBA, what a veteran presence can bring to a team, and what the Cavaliers learned from their playoff exit a year ago (0:37). Next, author Andrew Roberts joins the show to talk more about his book ‘ ... Show More

1h 40m

'Joker,' Fear on the Internet, 'Friends,...