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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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1The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson for another edition of The Future of Everything, during which they discuss Derek and Ezra Klein’s new book ‘Abundance,’ before sharing their predictions for the future of politics, tech, sports, and culture.
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Derek Thompson
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the continued disaster that is the Phoenix Suns' season, what Kevin Durant's trade options will be this summer, and whether Devin Booker should be untouchable (03:02). Then, they play a game of "I Just Don't Have An Answer" for a few NBA questions, including whether the Nuggets are actually good, Thibs's coaching ability, and are there some experience concerns for the Cavs come playoff time (26:51). Finally, they talk about the latest episode of 'Celtics City' and whether Bill Russell has become underrated as time goes on (01:35:21), before closing it out with some thoughts on March Madness (01:59:59).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Ryen Russillo
Producers: Kyle Circhton, Chia Hao Tat, and Steve Ceruti
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the Timberwolves' late-season surge, exciting Western Conference Round 1 playoff possibilities (2:26), the Thunder beating the Celtics for the second time this season (28:33), and Bill and Kirk's pitch to completely revitalize the NBA (51:10). Finally, Bill talks with his dad about being in TD Garden for the Thunder's 118-112 win against the Celtics, Patriots free agency buzz, the Bruins' decision to trade away longtime wing Brad Marchand, and more (01:16:45).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Bill's dad
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly to discuss Aaron Rodgers, who appears to be choosing between the Steelers and the Giants, and what the Jets' and Raiders' QB additions may say about their first-round draft decisions (2:30). Then they give out the NFL free agency awards (21:55)!
Host Bill Simmons
Guests: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder's 127-103 win over the Nuggets on Sunday, OKC's improvement from last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible statistical season (2:06), Saturday's big Lakers-Celtics showdown, LeBron's late-game injury, Al Horford's impressive defensive performance, a solidified first-team All-NBA, and second- and third-team arguments (29:45). Then, Bryan Curtis joins Bill and Ryen to talk about 2025 NBA media discourse, Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron, Charles Barkley's ESPN comments, cancelling 'Around the Horn', and the future of ESPN (53:54). Finally, they discuss Bob Cousy, who is featured prominently in Episode 1 of HBO's 'Celtics City' documentary, greatest NBA broadcasters, the skyrocketing NFL salary cap, and more (01:38:05).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis
Producers: Kyle Cricton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Wosny Lambre to marvel at how well the Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler trades have worked out for the Lakers and Warriors, respectively, and argue about whether the Cavaliers should be the favorite to win the Eastern Conference (2:46), before commencing the annual NBA Worst Contracts Draft (23:56).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Joe House and Wosny Lambre
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons sympathizes with Mavericks fans after the report that Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL (0:00), before he is joined Peter Schrager to discuss the NFL combine, Matt Stafford remaining with the Rams, Aaron Rodgers’s next team, several QB-desperate teams, possible scenarios at the top of the NFL draft (8:55), as well as worst-situation NFL franchises, newly optimistic teams, the Bengals' quest to pay all four of their star players, and more (36:20). Finally Bill talks with Wesley Morris about the Oscars (01:07:35), before remembering the great Gene Hackman (01:45:06).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Peter Schrager and Wesley Morris
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the 76ers’ arduous journey to retaining their first-round draft pick, the unknown ceiling of the new-look Lakers (15:26), criticizing NBA player criticism, what it means to be the “face of the league” (32:59), biggest red flags for every NBA title contender, how the Celtics match up with the Cavaliers (01:20:18), Bill’s latest internet rabbit hole (01:55:59), and more.
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Ryen Russillo
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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In anticipation of the upcoming HBO documentary 'Celtics City', Bill reveals his 15 greatest Celtics ever (0:51), before talking with J. Kyle Mann about Cooper Flagg as an NBA prospect, a clear top three of NBA title contenders have emerged, a more fun league post-trade deadline, the 2024-25 rookie class, and more (10:27). Finally, Bill talks with author Susan Morrison about her new book, 'Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live.' They talk about Lorne Michaels giving Susan unprecedented access, shadowing him for an entire week of 'SNL', Lorne's exit and return to 'SNL', prolific Lorne Micheals quotes, and much more (01:15:29).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Susan Morrison
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the Lakers and Mavericks' first meeting since the massive Luka Doncic trade (0:00), before talking with Sheil Kapadia about next season's Super Bowl contenders, Matt Stafford’s future, teams desperate for a QB, free agent buzz, top-10 draft projections, and much more (10:25). Finally, Bill sits down with ‘White Lotus’ EP Dave Bernad to discuss the ambiguous responsibilities of an executive producer, the unlikely origins of HBO’s ‘White Lotus’, stories from making the show, and more (01:11:48).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Dave Bernad
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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NBA Sundays are back! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics' 118-105 win over the Knicks (3:45), before hitting the biggest NBA subplots for the remaining regular season, including: the massively intriguing Lakers, the late-bloomer Warriors (27:49), the perplexing Timberwolves, the despondent Suns, and the outwardly miserable 76ers (0:00). Then, they close the show with some rapid-fire topics, including searching for Ja Morant, the wild-card Pistons, All-NBA battles, "Tank-a-Palooza" starting to heat up, and more (1:31:46)!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Ryen Russillo
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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It's a Grantland reunion! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is LIVE in Austin, Texas, and he is joined by Shea Serrano, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey to hit a myriad of topics before drafting a basketball team of movie characters.
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Shea Serrano, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Chia Hao Tat, and Steve Ceruti
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Van Lathan to discuss another disappointing NBA All-Star Weekend, Bill's plan to completely fix the All-Star Game, a new dunk contest idea, restructuring the weekend, the electric USA-Canada hockey game, and more (3:23) before discussing the state of the Kendrick Lamar–Drake rap beef after the Super Bowl (40:29). Then Bill talks with James Andrew Miller about the three-and-a-half-hour 'SNL' 50th anniversary special episode, what they loved, who they thought was missing, stories from 'SNL' Season 1, the future of 'SNL,' and more (01:05:34).
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney take a long look at the NBA's Western Conference before the All-Star break, including the new-look Warriors, likely WCF teams, the curious Mavericks, and more. Then, they open an NBA six-pack of topics, including the disappointing 76ers, first-round draft pick chaos, the confounding Bulls, and a potentially dim future for the Suns (3:50). Finally, in honor of 'SNL50', Bill reads an essay about his love for 'Saturday Night Live', his fantasy 'SNL' cast, all-time hosts, episodes, sketches, musical acts, and more (01:01:27).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Rob Mahoney
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss lingering Super Bowl LIX thoughts (2:58), as well as the Luka Doncic trade from the POV of a longtime Mavericks fan (22:07). Then Bill talks with Matt Belloni about the highly anticipated 'SNL 50' show (59:00), Oscars predictions, Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively, Hollywood's relationship with President Trump the second time around, and much more (01:20:45).
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Eagles trouncing the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, the Fox broadcast, gambling blunders, legacy watch, stories from New Orleans, NFL futures, Parent Corner, and more!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Cousin Sal
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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In Part 2 of our NBA trade deadline special, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre share some lingering thoughts right after the deadline, plus more on the Luka Doncic trade, including two appearances from "Conspiracy Bill." They also talk about who the odd teams out in the Western Conference playoff race will be, grade the teams who made trades, and more (1:52). Finally Bill reveals his Million-Dollar Picks for Super Bowl LIX (1:10:45).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
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In Part 1 of our NBA trade deadline special, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre to break down the early trades of the day and other updates, including De’Andre Hunter to the Cavaliers, Jusuf Nurkic to the Hornets, the new-look Mavericks roster (1:44), Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, the Kyle Kuzma–Khris Middleton trade, the CBA’s impact on NBA trades, the Raptors' trade for Brandon Ingram (22:31), why the Kevin Durant trade fell through, lingering thoughts from the De’Aaron Fox trade, teams that probably should have made a trade, listener questions (55:09), and more!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss another big trade, which sends De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs and Zach LaVine to the Kings (2:32), and more thoughts from last night's blockbuster Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade (22:29). Then Bill joins up with Cousin Sal to run through their many Super Bowl LIX prop bets (1:11:10) before closing the show with Parent Corner (2:00:25).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Cousin Sal and Kirk Goldsberry
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney for an emergency podcast to discuss the bombshell news that Luka Doncic is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney
'Producer: Kyle Crichton
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