The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by two-time NBA champion and sports commentator Kenny "The Jet" Smith to discuss what makes 'Inside the NBA' so authentic, stories from the 1994 and 1995 Finals runs, Hakeem Olajuwon, ESPN's 'The Last Dance,' and more (3:10). Next, Bill talks with actor, producer, and writer Will Ferrell about quarantine family time; youth ... Show More
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An NBA Mini-Mailbag and All-Star Picks, Plus Kon Knueppel Stops By
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons opens up a mini-mailbag to answer questions from the listeners before talking about his NBA All-Star picks (1:51). Then, Kon Knueppel joins to catch up on life as a rookie in the NBA, discuss his toughest matchups, and much more! (52:54) Host: Bill Simmo ... Show More
2h 10m
Jan 13
So Long, Rodgers, Plus a Football History Deep Dive With Cousin Sal and Chuck Klosterman
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap the Texans taking down the Steelers to wrap up the wild-card round before previewing the Texans-Patriots matchup (1:52). Then, Chuck Klosterman joins the pod to talk about his new book, ‘Football,’ and the evolution of hu ... Show More
2h 19m
Jun 2024
Matt Barnes And Stephen Jackson, Celtics Up 3-0, Hank Recaps His Night With Tom Brady + US Open And Fyre Fest
<p>Hank had a night of lifetime going to Tom Brady's retirement ceremony and being mentioned in the speech while the Celtics went up 3-0 in the NBA Finals (00:00:00-00:20:06). Luka got absolutely torched by Windy and it was well deserved after his pathetic second half on Wednesda ... Show More
2h 33m
Feb 2021
Cousin Sal, Ozzie Guillen, Lebron Vs Courtside Karen, And Billy's Fight Song
<p>We're wavering on who to bet on for the Super Bowl after hearing about Tom Brady locking himself in his house (3:33 - 16:54). Lebron vs Courtside Karen and hot seat cool throne with the return of EA Sports College Football (16:54 - 37:07). Cousin Sal joins the show to talk abo ... Show More
2h 1m
Apr 2020
Instant Reactions to ‘The Last Dance Episodes 3-4 | The Ringer NBA Show
Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney gather to discuss the second week of ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary, ‘The Last Dance.’ This week, we got a peek into the fascinating life of Dennis Rodman. Plus, we’re starting to peel the layers of the onion back on the real Jordan as he shows h ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2023
NHL Playoffs With Keith Yandle, Lakers/Warriors G1 Delivers, Sixers Up 1-0 And Hank Is Down Bad + Guys On Chicks
<p>Game 1 of Warriors/Lakers was incredible and we talk Knicks and Scott Foster (00:00:00-00:26:25). Max vs Hank round 1 goes to Max as James Harden and the Sixers win in the Garden and both guys have some thoughts (00:26:25-00:48:12). Jokic is the best and Chris Paul is hurt aga ... Show More
2h 25m
Jul 2021
89. Prime Cuts: Mark Sanchez, Nick Wright, Ultramarathon Runner Dean Karnazes
The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. Colin has takes on which college athletes would have made the most if NIL rules had changed earlier (:56) why Scottie Pippen got what he deserved with his new book (2:20), and his DM convo with Damian Lillard about leaving Portland (5:40). L ... Show More
41m 20s
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
Mar 2023
One Shining Return With Bill Simmons
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier reintroduces ‘One Shining Podcast’ with it’s producer Kyle (2:14), before he is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss Tate’s role at the very beginning of ‘The Ringer,’ the inception of ‘OSP,’ the new iteration of the show, college basketball story lines, Bi ... Show More
1h 18m