The Bill Simmons Podcast

The "Infocalypse," Conspiracies, and the Future of the Internet With BuzzFeed's Charlie Warzel (Ep. 334)

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by BuzzFeed senior writer Charlie Warzel to discuss the information war on the internet (6:00), the power ...

Sean Miller vs. ESPN, Top 5 NBA Draft, and Cleveland's NFL Draft Conundrum (Ep. 333)

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier to discuss Arizona head coach Sean Miller versus ESPN (6:00), ...

Is the NBA MVP Race Over? And Other Questions With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 332)

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ringer staffer Kevin O'Connor to discuss who the NBA MVP is as things stand right now (6:00), the pace ...

UFC vs. WWE, Rousey's New Career, & Re-doing the 2013 Oscars (Ep. 331)

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's David Shoemaker to discuss the WWE TV rights (6:00), UFC vs. WWE on Fox (13:00), Ronda Rou...

Jordan's Greatness and the Winter Olympics With House and JackO (Ep. 330)

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons calls up Joe House to discuss the need for the definitive Michael Jordan documentary (06:30), how every MJ game was ...

'Parent Corner' Special Edition Part 2 With Cousin Sal (Ep. 329)

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Revamping the NBA Playoffs, Plus Cousin Sal and Rockets GM Daryl Morey (Ep. 328)

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons breaks down the reasons why the NBA playoff format needs to be dramatically different (5:00). Then, Cousin Sal hops ...

Richard Jefferson on Being Traded, Changing Roles, and the New-Look Cavs (Ep. 327)

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Nuggets forward Richard Jefferson to discuss his new life in Denver (6:00), Jamal Murray's potential (1...

Scooter Braun on Growing Up on Basketball, Managing Music Stars, and Making Music Pop (Ep. 326)

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by talent manager Scooter Braun, who discusses his upbringing around basketball (6:00), the cyclical natur...

U.S. Soccer, Winter Olympics, Paul Pierce, and Boston Sports Media Shenanigans With Rob Stone, JackO, Bill's Dad, and Kirk Minihane (Ep. 325)

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Fox Sports host Rob Stone to discuss the new U.S. Soccer president (6:00). Then, JackO joins to give a ...

Two-Hour NBA Trade Deadline Extravaganza (Ep. 324)

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by his old ESPN buddy Ryen Russillo to discuss Isaiah Thomas's value in the NBA today (6:00), OKC's positi...

The Sports Repodders on Super Bowl Coverage, TV Nostalgia, and the Winter Olympics (Ep. 323)

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Wall Street Journal sports columnist Jason Gay and Ringer editor-at-large Bryan Curtis to discuss new m...

Super Bowl LII Winners and Losers With Cousin Sal (Ep. 322)

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the bad matchups for the Pats (5:00), Doug Pederson's MVP coaching (12:00), the s...

Francesa Fridays and Vince Staples (Ep. 321)

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Mike Francesa to discuss the latest 30 for 30, on Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells (7:00), the Mount Ru...

Larry Wilmore on Good-Natured Hatred, the New-Look Lakers, and Segmented Audiences (Ep. 320)

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by 'Black on the Air' host Larry Wilmore to discuss the young L.A. Lakers under Luke Walton (6:00), George...

Cousin Sal's SB 52 Primer and J.K. Simmons on The Greatness of 'Oz' (Ep. 319)

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss surefire Super Bowl prop bets (10:00), LeBron's Lakers odds (20:00), Ronda Rousey...

The Jalen Rose Reunion Special (Ep. 318)

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons reunites with Jalen Rose to discuss the origins of The Fab Five (5:00), Jalen's rise at ESPN (14:00), 'The Grantland...

The Hand of Brady and Special Guest Tony Romo (Ep. 317)

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Eagles' dominating victory over the Vikings (4:00), Doug Pederson's playoff p...

Greta Gerwig and Saoirse Ronan of 'Lady Bird,’ Plus Francesa Fridays (Ep. 316)

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by ‘Lady Bird’ writer-director Greta Gerwig and star Saoirse Ronan to discuss the reception of the f...

Western Conference All-Stars With Zach Lowe (Ep. 315)

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe of ESPN to discuss the angriest NBA fan base (02:00), locks for the Western Conference All-St...

Minnesota's Miracle and BortlesMania With Cousin Sal (Ep. 314)

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Stefon Diggs's miracle catch in Minnesota (5:00), the Vikings' destiny potential ...

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

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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

Contributed by Lukas

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...