Yesterday

Steph in Purgatory, a LeBron Mini-Mailbag, Jaylen Trade What-Ifs, and the Revived Red Sox With Joe House and Bill’s Dad

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the biggest losers of LeBron going to the Sixers before diving into a mailbag. Then, Bill’s dad pops on to talk about the Red Sox turning the season around, the World Cup in Boston, the Jaylen Brown trade, and much more! ... Show More

2h 8m

Jul 24

LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to LeBron James deciding to take his talents to Philadelphia. Then the guys redraft the 2011 NBA class. (0:00) Intro (1:14) LeBron signs with the Sixers (45:07) 2011 NBA Redraftables Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Pro ... Show More

1h 46m

Jul 23

Caleb Wilson Fever, 2020 NBA Redraftables, and the ‘Odyssey’ MVP Rankings With Joe House, J. Kyle Mann, and Jason Concepcion

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to recap the NBA summer league before having a 2020 NBA redraft. Then, Jason Concepcion joins the podcast to react to Bill’s MVP rankings for ‘The Odyssey.’ (0:00) Intro (4:34) NBA summer league (26:36) 2020 NBA re ... Show More

2h 35m

Mar 2015

B.S. Report - Ryen Russillo

ESPN's Ryen Russillo sits down with Bill Simmons to talk about the Boston Celtics' playoff run, the drama in Cleveland, and who will be in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 27m

Feb 2017

Ep. 77: The QB-AP Carousel With Bill Simmons and Mike Lombardi

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Mike Lombardi discuss Adrian Peterson's future (6:00), under-the-radar teams for Romo (12:00), the next Dak Prescott (17:00), Jimmy Garoppolo trade destinations (21:00), and Patriots free agents (26:00). Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More

30m 57s

Apr 2016

Ep. 1: ‘NBA Show’ Premiere With Bill Simmons and Howard Beck

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons launches an all-NBA-everything feed for the Ringer podcast network. In Episode 1, Bleacher Report's Howard Beck joins Bill to discuss the ongoing struggles of New York's two teams, Phil Jackson's future (16:00), Griffin-Melo trade options (23:00) ... Show More

1h 3m

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

Sep 2021

The Sixers vs. Simmons Saga and the Mess in Minnesota

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier breakdown the NBA Media Day fallout. Will Ben Simmons be a Laker? Will Kyrie Irving retire? Was David Letterman’s KD bit funnier than Michael Porter Jr.‘s contract extension? Then they discuss Jalen Suggs’s comments about Richard Pitino and Minnesota. ... Show More

1h 21m

Jan 2021

What are your new NBA obsessions thus far? | The Answer

Chris Ryan is joined by the Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss early season things that they are obsessed with including Collin Sexton, chippy Kevin Durant, and more (01:00). Later, Chris is joined by NBC Sports Warriors reporter Kerith Burke to talk about the many reasons to obses ... Show More

40m 46s

Oct 2023

"Bill Simmons"

<p>We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural critic, founder of The RInger). And yes, we go deep: Jason gets to talk baseball, Will gets to talk soccer, and Sean dives into the psychology of sport. With a guest like this, we’ ... Show More

58m 56s

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

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

Mar 2025

‘Would You Rather’ NBA Player Debates, More Celtic Concerns and a Scoot Revival? Plus, Willie Colon!

Russillo starts with another edition of Tales From the Couch following OKC’s win in Boston (0:45). Then, Ceruti comes on to ask Ryen a series of ‘which player would you rather have’ questions (20:01). Next, Willie Colon joins the pod to debate Aaron Rodgers vs. Russell Wilson, sh ... Show More

1h 47m

Aaron Sorkin, a Potential Rams-Pats Sequ...