HBO's Bill Simmons talks Grantland memories, best 2015 movies, DeNiro vs. Pacino, Anne Hathaway vs. Emily Blunt, favorite movie theater experiences and new beginnings with Pulitzer Prize winning critic Wesley Morris.
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An NBA Scoring Boom, NFL Holiday Picks, 'Landman' Is on Fire, the Return of 'Stranger Things,' and the Future of TV With Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, Chris Ryan, and Zoe Simmons
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is first joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss trends around the NBA, top 10 point guards, and lots more! (2:05). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week before talking about their top three Thanksgiving dishes (01:18:09). After ... Show More
3h 14m
Nov 24
The Frisky Cowboys, the Next Stafford, KC’s Houdini Act, an NFL Thanks Session, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap Week 12 before giving thanks for various things around the NFL (2:15). Then, they guess the lines for Week 13 before ending with Parent Corner (01:09:10).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Cousin Sal
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1h 39m
Jan 2019
‘The Godfather’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan to make you an offer you can’t refuse as they honor one of the greatest films in American cinema history, ‘The Godfather,’ starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall.
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2h 6m
Jul 2023
'A Time to Kill' With Bill Simmons and Wesley Morris
"All rise!" as The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Wesley Morris revisit the 1996 legal drama 'A Time to Kill,' starring Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sandra Bullock.
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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1h 42m
Jul 2023
‘My Cousin Vinny’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wesley Morris
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wesley Morris look to answer the question of "What is a yute?" by revisiting the 1992 comedy ‘My Cousin Vinny,’ starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, and Fred Gwynne.
Producer: Jessie Lopez
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1h 27m
Mar 2019
‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey take a trip to Hawaii to try and get over the 2008 hit comedy ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall,’ starring Jason Segel, Mila Kunis, and Kristen Bell.
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1h 16m
Aug 2019
‘Do The Right Thing’ With Sean Fennessey and Wesley Morris
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and The New York Times’s Wesley Morris record this podcast on the hottest day in Brooklyn to rewatch the 1989 classic, ‘Do The Right Thing,’ starring Danny Aiello, Giancarlo Esposito, and John Turturro, and directed by Spike Lee.
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1h 40m
May 2019
‘The Hangover’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey try to figure out what happened last night as they talk about ‘The Hangover’ starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifinakas.
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1h 22m
Feb 2023
The 2023 Alternative Oscars, A.K.A the Big Picks!
That’s right, after a one-year hiatus, the Alternative Oscars are back, and that means Wesley Morris is back! He joins Sean and Amanda to hand out the only awards that matter.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Wesley Morris
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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1h 49m
Jan 2018
'Good Will Hunting’ With Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey go see about a girl and rewatch the 1997 classic ‘Good Will Hunting,’ starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Robin Williams. They also discuss alternate endings, sequels, and whether ‘Good Will Hunting’ is the ... Show More
1h 42m