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Spain Prevails, World Cup Winners and Losers, and Damon Vs. Leo With Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup Final. Then, they discuss the winners and losers of the World Cup before comparing the careers of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiC ... Show More

1h 50m

Jul 16

Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey

In this special episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, guest host Chris Ryan is joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to react to Argentina defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to preview the World Cup final between Spain and Argenti ... Show More

1h 51m

Jul 12

Chuck Klosterman on the Cinema Revival, Sports Tsars, Owners and Commissioners, Analytics, U.S. Soccer Groundhog Day, and State of Reading

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss why soccer has not taken off in the U.S. the same way other sports have. Then, they talk sports commissioners, eras of owners, evolving ticket prices for movies, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:25) Soccer in the U. ... Show More

2h 5m

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 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

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

Apr 2021

JB Smoove, Draft Lingo With Steven Cheah, Plus Listener FAQ’s

Kyle Shanahan wants to kill us all and we give some final thoughts on the NFL Draft before round 1( 2:57 - 20:09). Big Cat is in a fight against a mascot (20:09 - 23:48). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including aggregators and masks (23:48 - 43:11). JB Smoove joins the show to talk about ... Show More

2h 1m

Apr 2025

Kawhi’s Reminder Game and Cade’s Arrival. Plus, NFL Draft Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios With Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz.

Russillo starts the show with a playoff edition of Tales From the Couch (1:34). Then, he’s joined by Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly to break down Thursday’s NFL draft (22:20). They share the smartest and dumbest picks teams can make at different positions and reveal the draft opin ... Show More

1h 34m

Apr 2017

'GM Street’ — Tales From the Draft War Room With Mike Lombardi (Ep. 102)

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Mitchell Trubisky's future (02:00), the NFL draft experience before cellphones (05:00), and trading down to buy time (08:00). Then Lombardi shares a few draft stories from his days working with Al Davis (12:00) and Bill Belichic ... Show More

39m 16s

Apr 2024

A Falcons-Penix Zag and More NFL Draft Reaction With Todd McShay, Plus, Nuggets All but Finish Lakers, and Sixers, Magic Win

Russillo starts the pod by reviewing all three Thursday night games and series (0:30). Then, Todd McShay joins to share his thoughts on the first round of the NFL draft, including the surprise QB picks, and reveals his top players to target in Round 2 (19:00). Plus, another editi ... Show More

1h 43m

Apr 2023

Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah on the Latest NFL Draft Rumblings, Plus Reaction to the Anonymous NBA Player Poll

Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch, covering Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 2, the Grizzlies' Game 2 win vs. the Lakers, the Bucks righting the ship vs. the Heat, and the Suns evening up their series with the Clippers (0:54), before Ryen and Ceruti react to The Athletic's anonym ... Show More

1h 58m

Apr 2024

Brutal Losses for the Lakers and Sixers. Plus, the Annual Daniel Jeremiah and Todd McShay NFL Draft Preview!

Russillo starts the pod by taking a look back at the incredible Monday night NBA playoff games (0:35). Then, Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah come on to discuss the top quarterbacks, share their candidates to trade up, and play a quick game of On the Clock (21:48). Plus, the Allia ... Show More

1h 31m

Apr 2022

NFL Draft With Daniel Jeremiah, NBA Playoffs & Ben Simmons Dresses Like The Joker

Football is back. But first we recap the weekend of basketball including Celtics whomping the Nets and Ben Simmons antics continue. (00:02:23-00:17:30) Jokic earns his MVP. Grayson Allen owns Big Cat. Embiid is hurt. The TWolves stay undefeated in protest games and more. (00:17:3 ... Show More

2h 3m

RIP John Havlicek, NFL Draft Highlights,...