Oct 30
The Bears Go All In, the Brew Wrecking Crew, Yaxel-Mania, a Mega-Mailbag, and Week 8 NFL Picks With Tom Pelissero, Joe House, and Anthony Dabbundo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to discuss the latest NFL trade news before diving into six NFL topics heading into Week 8. Then, Anthony Dabbundo and Joe House come on to talk about the end of the MLB season and House’s tooth problems. Finally, Bill and Hous ... Show More
2h 9m
Oct 27
NBA Power Poll 1.0, Plus a ‘You Can See Everything’ Breakdown With Wesley Morris
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons check in on the NBA with a power poll of all the teams. Then, Wesley Morris joins the pod to break down ‘You Can See Everything,’ Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new documentary. (0:00) Intro (4:22) NBA Power Poll intro (4:51) “The Dregs” (12:36) “P ... Show More
2h 10m
Oct 26
A Giants Revival, Browns Believers, a Jets Crash, J-Dub’s Brutal Injury, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Chiefs-Seahawks 'SNF' game before recapping the rest of the Week 7 matchups. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 8 and recap the NBA weekend before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Chiefs-Seahawks (9: ... Show More
1h 37m
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).
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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
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
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss Kyrie Irving's leadership and recent criticism of the Boston Celtics, and Bill's million dollar bets for the NFL conference championships (2:20). Then, Bill sits down with legendary screenwriter, director, and playwright Aaron Sorkin to discuss his unique writing origins and some of his most ... Show More