The Bill Simmons Podcast

Round 2 Preview With Mike Francesa and Fixing American Soccer With Kathy Carter (Ep. 313)

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by New York radio legend Mike Francesa to recap last week’s picks (2:35), give their picks for the NFL...

Bill's Best Movies of the Year With Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan (Ep. 312)

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's very own Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan to discuss Bill's top 10 movies of 2017. Le...

Guess the Lines Divisional Weekend With Cousin Sal (Ep. 311)

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the up-and-down wild-card weekend (5:00), the Falcons' big upset (10:00), Blake B...

Rehashing the Jimmy G Trade With Mike Francesa and Bill’s Dad (Ep. 310)

05 Jan 2018

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HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by New York radio legend Mike Francesa to discuss the leaked news regarding the New England Patriots tra...

Pete Holmes on Conspiracies, Humor, and 'Crashing' (Ep. 309)

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by comedian and star of HBO's 'Crashing,' Pete Holmes, to discuss his start in comedy, his favorite conspi...

Guess the Lines Wild Card Weekend With Cousin Sal (Ep. 308)

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the battle for the 6-seed in the AFC (5:00), Andy Dalton's clutch TD for the Bill...

Mike Francesa’s Week 17 NFL Picks, Kuzmania, The Rise of OKC, Chris Borland on the Dangers of Football, and Pacific Ocean Hoops (Ep. 307)

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined again by New York radio legend Mike Francesa to recap last week’s NFL picks (2:23) and offer up picks ...

Paul Thomas Anderson on Pursuing Filmmaking, Loving Adam Sandler, and Making 'Boogie Nights' (Ep. 306)

27 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson and Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey to discuss the changing landsc...

Guess the Lines Week 17 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 305)

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the end of the Cowboys’ playoff hopes after their loss to the Seahawks (2:40)...

Mike Francesa on the 49ers' Franchise QB, Eli's Next Move, and Week 16 NFL Picks (Ep. 304)

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by legendary New York sports radio host Mike Francesa to discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's setup in San Francisco ...

Bryan Curtis on ESPN's Skipper Era and Ben Thompson on Netflix vs. Disney (Ep. 303)

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's editor-at-large, Bryan Curtis, to discuss John Skipper's decision to step down at ESPN and...

Guess the Lines Week 16 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 302)

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the crazy Pats-Steelers finish (6:00), Todd Gurley's dominant performance in Seat...

The Blue-Plate-Special 70th Birthday Pod With Bill's Dad, Kevin Clark, and Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 301)

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by his dad for his first full podcast, to talk the best and worst of Boston sports (2:50). Then, The Ringe...

The Stanton Trade Swindle With JackO (Ep. 300)

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by his old buddy JackO to discuss the Yankees trading for slugger Giancarlo Stanton (5:00), Derek Jeter's ...

Guess the Lines Week 15 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 299)

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss their fantasy football showdown (5:00), Carson Wentz's injury (11:00), Derek Carr...

The Sports Repodders With Jason Gay and Bryan Curtis (Ep. 298)

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Bryan Curtis and The Wall Street Journal's Jason Gay to talk podcasts and journalism in 2017 (2:08), re...

Bryan Cranston on TV Dads, Streaming Shows, and Creative Freedom (Ep. 296)

06 Dec 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Bryan Cranston to discuss his first big break (5:00), Erik Estrada's ego during 'Chips' (12:00), Larry ...

Guess the Lines Week 14 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 295)

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Gronk's cheap shot (4:15), the Music City Miracle 2.0, (8:20), feeling sorry for ...

Steve Kerr Mailbag, Part 2 (Ep. 294)

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to discuss Draymond's chances of winning 'Survivor' (6:00),...

Steve Kerr Mailbag, Part 1 (Ep. 293)

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to discuss the modern NBA player (6:00), deciding against t...

Guess the Lines Week 13 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 292)

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the struggles of the Cowboys and "The Clapper" (5:00), Carson Wentz vs. Tom Brady...

"Parent Corner" Special Edition With Cousin Sal (Ep. 291)

24 Nov 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dish out potentially problematic parenting advice and share stories from their times as dads. ...

Chuck Klosterman on the Death of Monoculture, NBA Superteams, and Tom Petty's Passing (Ep. 290)

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by best-selling author and old buddy Chuck Klosterman to discuss switching to Sirius XM over the internet,...

Guess the Lines Thanksgiving Week Special With Cousin Sal (Ep. 289)

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Dak Prescott's disappointing Sunday night (5:00), Kansas City's chances of losing...

Top 20 NBA Players Right Now With Joe House (Ep. 288)

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to construct a top-20 list of the best current NBA players through one month of the 2017-18 ...

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Story-telling, Challenging Obama, and the Kaepernick Situation (Ep. 287)

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by one of the most influential authors of the 21st century, Ta-Nehisi Coates, to discuss the importance of...

Guess the Lines Week 11 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 286)

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the loaded NFC wild-card race (5:00), another week of bad beats in the NFL (11:00...

NFL Problems, JFK Conspiracies, ESPN, and Announcer Rules (Ep. 285)

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker to discuss the glaring problems with 'Thursday Night Foot...

Celtics Chatter, Dan Patrick, and Pastor Carl Lentz (Ep. 284)

08 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons offers up his thoughts on the Celtics' win streak (5:00) and Kyrie Irving's newfound love of facilitating his teamma...

Guess the Lines Week 10 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 283)

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the lowlights of the NFL weekend (6:00), Sal's fantasy mishaps (14:00), Eagles-Ch...

Movies and NBA Chatter With Wesley Morris, Sean Fennessey, and Tom Haberstroh (Ep. 282)

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and New York Times critic-at-large Wesley Morris to discuss Oscar...

Smart-Gal Wednesday: Publishing Maven Janice Min on Us Weekly’s Heyday, The Hollywood Reporter’s Rejuvenation, and the Harvey Weinstein Fallout (Ep. 281)

01 Nov 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by publishing power player Janice Min to discuss Us Weekly's heyday (6:00), the increased intimacy of cele...

Guess the Lines Week 9 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 280)

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the never-ending Game 5 of the World Series (5:00), the Texans-Seahawks showdown ...

Miles Teller on Reviving Rom-Coms, Making Sports Movies, and Enjoying the Film Process (Ep. 279)

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by BSMG president Eric Weinberger to discuss the Dodgers' World Series chances (6:00) and the best ballpar...

Raptors President Masai Ujiri on NBA Growth, Draft Tricks, and Making the Carmelo Trade (Ep. 278)

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Chris Ryan to discuss the Sixers' injury situation with top pick Markelle Fultz (7:00) and...

"A Requiem for the Young Yankees" MLB Wrap-up With JackO (Ep. 277)

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons calls 'B.S. Pod' Hall of Famer JackO to reflect on the 2017 New York Yankees' ALCS run and look forward to the futur...

Guess the Lines Week 8 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 276)

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the fallacy of the home-field advantage this season (6:00), Cam Newton's poor pla...

Graydon Carter on Leaving Vanity Fair, Creating Spy Magazine, and Picking on Donald Trump (Ep. 275)

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by former longtime Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter to discuss working in a world of satire (6:00), the c...

Hayward's Horrific Injury + Jeff Bridges on Hosting SNL, King Kong, and 'The Dude' (Ep. 274)

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons reacts to the gruesome injury Gordon Hayward suffered in the NBA season opener on Tuesday night (5:00). Then, Oscar-...

Guess the Lines Week 7 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 273)

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the bad beats of Week 6 (6:00), the best Super Bowl odds (11:00), Carson Wentz's ...

Bob Costas on Learning From Letterman, the Future of the Olympics, and the Best Baseball Story Lines (Ep. 272)

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Bob Costas to discuss broadcasting in the ABA (6:00), Ahmad Rashad's pr...

Jason Blum on Redefining Horror Films, Making Box Office Hits, and Storytelling Tricks (Ep. 271)

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by CEO of Blumhouse Productions Jason Blum to discuss the desire to make original movies (6:00), securing ...

Guess the Lines Week 6 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 270)

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Cowboys' collapse (5:00), Aaron Rodgers's MVP odds (9:00), Big Ben's abysmal ...

Marc Maron on Pioneering Podcasting, Performing Comedy in Boston, and Interviewing Celebrities (Ep. 269)

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by fellow podcaster Marc Maron to discuss his origins in the podcasting industry (5:00), the great generat...

NBA Over/Under—Western Conference (Ep. 268)

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House, Jason Concepcion, and Kevin O'Connor to discuss the analytics cases for Devin Booker and And...

Guess the Lines Week 5 With Cousin Sal and Joe House (Ep. 267)

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House to discuss the rising L.A. Rams (6:00), Deshaun Watson's dominant performance ...

Live From NYC's Advertising Week With Malcolm Gladwell (Ep. 266)

29 Sep 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons and author Malcolm Gladwell host a live podcast event for NYC's Advertising Week and discuss wide-ranging topics, in...

Jake Gyllenhaal on Picking Roles, Filming in Boston, and Creating Characters (Ep. 265)

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Jake Gyllenhaal to discuss auditioning for 'The Sandlot' (7:00), his new film 'Stronger' (13:00), shoot...

Guess the Lines Week 4 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 264)

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the NFL facing off against Trump (6:00), Big Ben's struggles (13:00), Tom Brady's...

Andy Samberg on Pioneering Digital Shorts, the 'Rocky' Franchise, and Hosting Awards Shows (Ep. 263)

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by comedian Andy Samberg to discuss the Oakland sports scene (6:00), producing the first digital shorts on...

Nathan Fielder on Life as a Millennial, Magic, and More 'Nathan For You' (Ep. 262)

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by comedian Nathan Fielder to discuss the return of 'Nathan for You' (6:00), Michael Phelps racing an anim...

Guess the Lines Week 3 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 261)

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Sunday night's Emmys (5:00), Triple G vs. Canelo (8:00), the stout NFC South (16:...

Richard Jefferson on Podcast Fame, Jason Kidd's Greatness, and Kyrie's Departure (Ep. 260)

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cleveland Cavaliers forward and NBA champion Richard Jefferson to discuss training with the Walton fami...

Koosanity, Daniel Snyder, Best Bacon, and Gronk Panic w/ David Chang, Joe House + Bill's dad (Ep. 259)

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by renowned restaurateur David Chang and fellow DMV native Joe House to discuss the struggles of the Washi...

Guess the Lines Week 2 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 258)

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Cousin Sal to recap all the NFL action from Week 1, including the QB panic meter (6:00), Russell Wilson's ...

Friday Rollin' With Joe House and Mallory Rubin (Ep. 257)

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Patriots' deflating opening loss (6:00), Kareem Hunt's rookie breakout (11:00)...

Houston Relief, Red Sox Signs, and New Chargers Kicker Younghoe Koo (Ep. 256)

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by staff writer Shea Serrano, a Houston resident, to discuss the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and his g...

Guess the Lines Week 1 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 255)

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to continue the age-old tradition of guessing the NFL lines before each weekend's slate of g...

The Kyrie Trade Saga, CFB, MLB, and 'Thrones' With Kevin O'Connor and Mallory Rubin (Ep. 254)

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons gives his thoughts and theories on the bizarre Kyrie/Isaiah trade saga and why he still believes Kyrie Irving's ceil...

Willie McGinest on USC Celebrity, Snoop's Days in Long Beach, and His Best Career Win (Ep. 253)

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by former Patriots Super Bowl champion linebacker Willie McGinest to discuss the differences between Bill ...

Kevin Durant IV: Ask Kevin Anything, Part 2 (Ep. 252)

28 Aug 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by 2017 Finals MVP Kevin Durant for the second installment of a two-part series to discuss the outlook for...

Kevin Durant IV: Ask Kevin Anything Part 1 (Ep. 251)

24 Aug 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by 2017 Finals MVP Kevin Durant for the first installment of a two-part series to discuss the shocking Kyr...

Kyrie-Isaiah Emergency Trade Podcast (Ep. 250)

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons assembles all of The Ringer's NBA experts to dissect the decision to trade Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics and di...

The Sports Repodders: Floyd-Conor, Yawkey Way, Kaepernick, and 'Pivot to Video' (Ep. 249)

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Ringer editor-at-large Bryan Curtis and Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay to discuss Mayweather-McGr...

Dave Roberts on Dodgers Regular-Season Dominance and Mallory Rubin on Giancarlo Stanton's Trade Value (Ep. 248)

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to discuss his famous steal against the Yankees (5:00), the de...

8 Best Kyrie Trade Scenarios With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 247)

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss Kyrie's limited trade market (6:00), Josh Jackson's trade value (10:00), the ...

Summer Hot-Air NFL Story Lines With Mike Lombardi, Tate Frazier, and Joe House (Ep. 246)

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Mike Lombardi, Tate Frazier, and Joe House to discuss the most ridiculous NFL offseason ta...

The 25 Greatest Patriots Wins of the Brady-Belichick Era (Ep. 245)

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by fellow Boston diehard Kevin Hench to discuss the birth of the Brady-Belichick dynasty, the duo's best...

Smart-Guy Friday: Cycle CEO/Founder Jason Stein and Bill's Dad on 'Game of Thrones' (Ep. 244)

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cycle CEO/founder Jason Stein to discuss the evolution of branded content (5:00), Joel Embiid's Twitter...

Mayor Eric Garcetti and Casey Wasserman on Landing the 2028 Summer Olympics (Ep. 243)

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and sports media mogul Casey Wasserman to discuss L.A.'s Olympic bid (5...

Charlize Theron on Becoming an Action Hero, Avoiding Rom-Coms, and 15 Minutes With De Niro (Ep. 242)

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron to discuss her new action film 'Atomic Blonde' (5:00), auditionin...

Kyrie-LeBron Fallout and Carmelo-to-OKC With Kevin O'Connor and Joe House (Ep. 241)

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and Joe House to discuss Carmelo Anthony potentially going to OKC (5:00), K...

Smart-Guy Friday: Nathan Hubbard on Zombie Bands, Ticket Trends, and Twitter Comebacks (Ep. 240)

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on former Ticketmaster CEO and House Eats 3 judge Nathan Hubbard to discuss the booming business of nostalgia...

JackO on 'Mike and the Mad Dog,' and Shea Serrano on the Best Worst Movie Dunks (Ep. 239)

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on old buddy JackO to discuss Aaron Judge's slump after the home run derby (7:00), the Yankees' trade for Tod...

Jimmy Butler on the Bulls, Jordan, and L.A. Pick-up Games (Ep. 238)

18 Jul 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler to give his thoughts on his exit from the Bulls (4:00), D-Wade's impact (11:00),...

Inside the Evolution of ESPN With Jim Miller and Bryan Curtis (Ep. 237)

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons sits down with editor-at-large Bryan Curtis and New York Times best-selling author Jim Miller to discuss the shake-u...

NBA Summer Mailbag Special (Ep. 236)

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons answers the most pressing NBA summer mailbag questions. Topics include: LeBron on the Lakers (4:00), the best champi...

John McEnroe on the Knicks, the Greatest Match Ever Played, and Improving Tennis (Ep. 235)

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by John McEnroe to discuss the current state of the New York Knicks (5:00), the parallels between basketba...

Gordon Hayward, Cap Space, and Point Blake (Ep. 234)

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss NBA events from the past few days, including the Gordon Hayward signing (2:25), t...

Rockets GM Daryl Morey and Music Legend Jimmy Iovine (Ep. 233)

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Daryl Morey discusses Houston's monster acquisition of Chris Paul, his 12-year Rockets stint, free-agency stories, and ways the NBA should improve its...

Blow Up the Clippers and Free-Agency Primer With Joe House (Ep. 232)

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Joe House to discuss why the Clippers should hit the reset button (5:00), LeBron's L.A. suitors (14:00), t...

Judd Apatow on Binge-watching, Stand-up Culture, and 'The Big Sick' (Ep. 231)

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Judd Apatow to discuss the state of American politics (5:00), his attempt to humanize Muslim Americans ...

Emergency NBA Draft Winners and Losers With Joe House (Ep. 230)

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on longtime friend Joe House to break down the best and worst moments from the 2017 NBA draft. Learn m...

NBA Lottery Mock Draft With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 229)

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Kevin O'Connor to discuss the Lakers' decision to cut ties with D'Angelo Russell (5:00), Brooklyn's best m...

Malcolm Gladwell on the NBA Carousel, Billionaire Owners, and Multipurpose Golf Courses (Ep. 228)

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Malcolm Gladwell to discuss the ridiculous rate of offseason story lines in the NBA (5:00), LeBron Jame...

Fultz to Philly, PG-13 Trades, and What Is Boston Doing? (Ep. 227)

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on staff writer Kevin O'Connor and executive editor Chris Ryan to make sense of why the Celtics traded back i...

Will Ferrell on his Favorite Movie, 'SNL,' and LeBron on the Lakers (Ep. 226)

16 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Will Ferrell to discuss the NBA Finals (4:00), the cable TV domination of 'Step Brothers' (13:00), the ...

Finals MVP Kevin Durant (Ep. 225)

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons reports live from Oakland with 2017 NBA Champion and Finals MVP Kevin Durant to discuss the initial moment right aft...

Saturday Rollin' NBA Finals Edition With Joe House (Ep. 224)

10 Jun 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons reports live from the road to discuss the NBA Finals with help from his old friend Joe House. Topics include: Clevel...

NBA Scuttlebutt, LeBron's Next Move, and Lonzo's Lakers (Ep. 223)

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to discuss the many rumors and rumblings surrounding the NBA. Topics includ...

James Corden on Returning to London, "Carpool Karaoke," Elections, and Sports in America (Ep. 222)

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on James Corden to discuss bringing 'The Late Late Show' to London (02:00), moving to America (12:30), starti...

NBA Finals Overreactions, College Reunions, and Resurgent Yankees (Ep. 221)

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Kevin O'Connor to discuss their initial reactions from Game 1 of the NBA Finals (5:00), Kevin Durant's com...

NBA Finals Prediction + Raiders, N.W.A, and the Big 3 With Ice Cube (Ep. 220)

31 May 2017

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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons makes his 2017 NBA Finals prediction. Then, Ice Cube joins in the studio to discuss collaborating on the 30 for 30 d...

Tiger, NBA Finals, and Remembering Frank Deford With Joe House and Bryan Curtis (Ep. 219)

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Bryan Curtis to talk about Tiger Woods's latest media frenzy (01:30) and make NBA Finals ...

Chuck Klosterman on Chris Cornell, Superteams, an NFL Rule Change, and Michael Jordan (Ep. 218)

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by author Chuck Klosterman to discuss the recent passing of Chris Cornell (03:00), the importance of film ...

Bill Burr on the NHL Playoffs, Kelly Olynyk's Magic, Chris Farley, and R-Rated Sports (Ep. 217)

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by comedian Bill Burr to discuss his love for hockey (10:00), the great food in Winnipeg (15:00), the Yank...

Celtics Pride, LeBron vs. MJ, and Sacramento Kings Pain With Bill's Dad and Hasan Minhaj (Ep. 216)

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on his dad to discuss the Celtics' worse playoff losses (5:00), Isaiah Thomas's injury (12:00), the free thro...

May Mega-Mailbag: LeBron, LaVar, Harden, Pop, Dom, and More (Ep. 215)

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is LeBron a baby? Could Boston trade for Anthony Davis? Is James Harden the Peyton Manning of basketball? Are the Lakers really taking Lonzo? What sho...

NBA Draft Lottery Reaction With Mark Titus (Ep. 214)

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Mark Titus to break down last night's draft lottery (02:00), if Markelle Fultz is definitely going to b...

Wizards Postmortem, the Conference Finals, and the NBA Draft Lottery With Joe House (Ep. 213)

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss Game 7 of Celtics-Wizards (02:00), John Wall's performance in the series (07:00), ...