The r/BillSimmons Podcast
Episodes
#136: Russillo vs. Lowe NBA Sundays — Why Do We Already Miss Ryen & How to Fix Lowe & Bill; Plus, Bill's Unique Cultural Critique Methods, Re-Apex Content Strategy Shift & Ringer Talent Assessments
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #136! We bring on Matt from Twitter for an in-depth conversation on all things Bill Simmons. First, we discuss the topic of the yea...
#135: Analyzing The Ringer's Move to Netflix
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #135! We bring on Josh from Twitter (@joshjurnovoy) for an insightful look into The Ringer moving their video podcasts from YouTube...
#134: "Number 16, Limitless" — The Bill Simmons Re-Apex
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We bring on recurring guests Roman (#118, #119) and Ben (#133) for a 3-man weave celebrating Bill Simmons' re-apex. Enjoy!
#133: Max Kellerman Pod Reaction; Is Bill Re-Apexing Post Russillo? Plus, a Ringer NBA Pod Idea and What Makes a Great BS Pod Guest
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #133! We bring on Benjamin and first react to Max Kellerman's appearance on the BS Pod - what made Max so good, and more broadl...
#132: EMERGENCY POD — Netflix Wins the Warner Bros. Auction
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode! Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. - we break it all down! Enjoy
#131: Who Will Buy Warner Bros. — Netflix, Paramount or NBC?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #131! In today's pod I break down the state of play of the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) sale process. Why are they looking to b...
#130: Russillo vs. Simmons: Who Won the Break-Up?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #130! We bring on recurring guest Chris (#93, #95, #100) to cover all the angles of Ryen Russillo leaving Bill Simmons & The Ri...
#129: Reviewing NBC & Amazon's NBA Coverage; Plus, a Russillo Update, Bill's Weak NBA Gambling Scandal Response, and Big Picture NYC Live Show Takeaways
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #129! We bring back Gracie (#121) to discuss an entertaining variety of r/BS Pod topics. First, we assess how NBC & Amazon are ...
#128: Ceruti & Nephew Kyle Leave With Russillo; Plus, the Downfall of the BS Pod
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 128! We bring on Evan to discuss a wide variety of Bill Simmons topics, starting with the shocking news of the day - Sir Rudy &...
#127: The Rewatchables Deep Dive, Plus a Russillo Fake Movie Pitch
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #127! We bring back recurring guest Imperial Twilight (#115 & #117) for a deep analysis into The Rewatchables podcast. Imperial...
#126: The Decline of Guess the Lines, Bill's Hiring Decisions & Bill's Jimmy Kimmel Response
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 126! We bring on Andy (@adplacksports) for a classic r/BS Pod show. We start off talking Guess the Lines - why has it dropped off s...
#125: EMERGENCY POD — Ryen Russillo Leaves The Ringer for Barstool
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryen Russillo is leaving The Ringer to form an independent digital media company which will sign a multi-year partnership with Barstool and receive in...
#124: The Case for Russillo to Barstool; Plus, Why ESPN's New Streaming App is Doomed
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #124! We bring on recurring guest and sports media specialist JF for a highly informative show on the r/BS Pod topic of the day (Ru...
#123: A Ryen Russillo Deep Dive, Plus Future of Sports Media Talk
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We bring on Russillo expert Mason for a highly detailed look at everything Ryen Russillo: his time at ESPN, the art of a Russillo take, the beauty of ...
#122: The Ryen Russillo Free Agency Special
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest r/BS Pod! We bring on two returning guests for a 3-man weave covering every angle of Ryen Russillo's looming free agency. En...
#121: Assessing the Perk/Simmons Beef — Who Won? Plus, ESPN's Terrible NBA Coverage, The Big Picture vs. Rewatchables, Russillo's Next Landing Spot, and the Barstool to Ringer Listener Pipeline
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #121! We bring on Gracie from Twitter for a classic r/BS Pod ep, starting off with the Perk-Simmons beef. Bill launched some aggres...
#120: A Simmons/Russillo/Lowe Podcast Breakdown — Did the Big 3 Live Up to the Hype? Plus, a Deep Dive Into Chuck Klosterman's Latest BS Pod Appearance — Including His Wonky AI Takes
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode #120! We bring back the Chanch brothers from Episode #98 for another 3-man weave breaking down the recent Big 3 Simmons/Russillo/Lo...
#119: 4-Man Panel Breaks Down the Bill Simmons-Pablo Torre Feud & Podcast, and What it Means for Bill and the Future of Sports Media
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #119! We bring on returning guests Roman, Chris and Chenny for a rare 4-man panel to cover every angle of the Bill Simmons-Pablo To...
#118: Spreading Bill Simmons Lingo to non-Bill Fans, Russillo’s Essential Role at The Ringer, Zach Lowe’s Guest Issues, The Beauty of r/BillSimmons, and Who Wins a CR vs. Van 7-Game Series?
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #118! We bring on Roman from TikTok for an absolutely classic r/BS Pod. We start off with Roman’s successful tales of bringing Bi...
#117: Part 2 With Imperial Twilight: Bill’s Apex Mountain, How Bill Can Make it As a Hollywood Mogul, Bill Should Launch a Book Publishing Co, and Why The Ringer Should Expand Into College Basketball
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 with Imperial Twilight! We start talking Bill's next career steps - IP says Bill should livestream games similar to the ManningC...
#116: EMERGENCY FEUDCAST — Simmons & Russillo Land Nuclear Blast on Outkick's NBA Ratings Coverage; Clay Travis & Bobby Burack Respond With Tactical Strikes of Their Own — We Assess the Feud
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a sports media feud! We break down it all down on the show and assess who is right about NBA ratings. Enjoy!
#115: Part 1 With Imperial Twilight: Did Bill Help Destroy Sportswriting? Plus, Bill's Evolution From Fan to Rich LA Insider, Why Hasn't He Been Cancelled & Challenging Russillo's Tape Grinding Claims
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #115! We had on fellow podcaster Imperial Twilight and went for over two hours - so like our recent two episodes, we're breakin...
#114: Part 2 With David Quiñones: Bill's Best Guests, Why Russillo Likely Stays at The Ringer, Our Decades Long Bill Gripe, Rings Culture Patient Zero, and The Future Legacy of Today's Gambling Craze
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #114! This is part two of our excellent conversation with journalist David Quiñones.David opines on what he feels are under-apprec...
#113: Part 1 With David Quiñones: Bill's Lasting Impact on Sports Journalism, The Evolution of Player Coverage, The Generational Divide in Sports Media, and Why Does Bill Hate Mid-Tier NBA Stars?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #113! We bring on David Quiñones, a Miami-based podcaster and former sportswriter at the Miami Herald. David combines a deep histo...
#112: Nadir Canyon Masters Pods - Has Bill Lost Touch With the Average Sports Fan? Plus, Bill's Failure to Adapt, His Lost Interviewing Skills, and Why His Hot Takes Have Gotten Much Worse
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #112! We bring on Mike from Twitter for a classic r/BS Pod rip. Mike and I assess the current state of Bill Simmons and his content...
#111: Best & Worst Case Bill Simmons NBA Playoff Scenarios, More Zach Lowe to The Ringer Coverage, and NBA Twitter Stories with @HubieTalksHoops
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #111! We bring back @HubieTalksHoops for a wide-ranging show talking Bill Simmons, NBA, sports media and more. We first continue ou...
#110: Lowe vs. Russillo, GM Bill vs. Content Creator Bill & Stephen A vs. LeBron; Plus, is PMT the Evolutionary BS Report & What's The Ringer's Salary Cap Strategy?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We bring back Aaron from Episode #100 for a wide-ranging and fast-paced r/BS Pod rip hitting on Bill Simmons current events including Zach Lowe signin...
#109: EMERGENCY POD — Zach Lowe Joins The Ringer
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Incredible news today - Zach is back! We break it down from every angle. Enjoy!
#108: LeBron on McAfee Reaction: What it Means for Bill, Stephen A, ESPN, the NBA Media Landscape and LeBron's Legacy
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 108! We bring on recurring guest Chenny (Episodes #102, #80, #75) to break down the interview heard 'round the sports world thi...
#107: NBA vs. March Madness Fanhood - Why Can't We Like Both? Plus, Bill Doubling Down on NBA vs. Pardon My Take Going Broad - What's the Better Strategy? And Bill Simmons Sliding Doors Moments
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 107! We bring on a frequent contributor from r/BillSimmons - he's staying anonymous - for a classic r/BS Pod rip. We haven'...
#106: Why Was 'Around the Horn' Cancelled — and Why We Used to Love it
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Around the Horn announced their last show will be May 23rd. Sports fans lit up Twitter with fond memories of growing up watching OG legends ...
#105: Stop Being an NBA Doomer — Ratings are Fine and the League is in Excellent Financial Shape
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot of discussion about NBA ratings this season. Given my background in sports media, I discuss why this is misguided and that the ...
#104: ESPN Insider Comes on to Talk Bill Simmons at Grantland and Where Bill Ranks on the ESPN Pyramid, Plus Bill Simmons Current Events — What Was That Termine & Eddie Johnson Pod??
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 104! We bring on Mike (@SpringerProject) from Twitter for a classic r/BS Pod rip. We start off discussing Bill Simmons current even...
#103: A Review of Katie Nolan's New Podcast "Casuals"
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 103! We bring on previous guests Mike (Episode 73) and Chanch (Episode 98) for a 3-man weave reviewing Katie Nolan's new podcas...
#102: EMERGENCY POD — Luka Gets Traded and Bill & Russillo Record the Greatest Podcast of All-Time
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 102! We bring back 3-time guests Flex and Chenny to react to the insane Luka trade and epic masterpiece from Russillo, Bill and Rob...
#101: EMERGENCY POD — Bill Simmons to Re-Sign with Spotify; Plus, is an ESPN Reunion Coming, and is Zach Lowe Joining The Ringer?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #101! The Podfather is staying at Spotify, and thus we break down all the angles. Plus, reports indicate he may work with ESPN agai...
#100: EMERGENCY POD — Big Cat Grew Up a Boston Sports Fan
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 100! We bring on 3-time guest Chris (Episodes 93 & 95) and first time guest Aaron (who's pod I guested on last week) to dis...
#99: Why Bill Remains So Popular Despite a Content Drop-off, is Pardon My Take the Evolutionary Page 2 Bill, Reacting to Ric Bucher's Comments, and a Theory on Why Bill's Takes Have Become So Wonky
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 99! We bring on @T_sizzle71 from Twitter for a classic r/BS Pod show. We've focused on NBA ratings for the last couple episodes and...
#98: A Foolproof Way to Lift NBA Ratings and Solve the League's Regular Season Issues; Plus, Did Zach Lowe Ruin Basketball?
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 98! We bring on Chanch and Kyle from TikTok, who are brothers in real life, for another classic r/BS Pod 3-man weave. We start off...
#97: The 3-Man Weave Returns — Why are NBA Ratings in Decline, and What Can the League Do About it?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 97, where we bring back r/BS Pod favorites JF (Episodes 71 & 83) and TikTokInvestors (Episode 27) for a classic 3-man weave. We...
#96: Bill in Shambles as JJ Redick & the Lakers Start 3-0
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We review the history of Bill Simmons and JJ Redick, dating back to 2010, that's led to Bill severely doubting the 2024 Lakers and saying JJ was a lun...
#95: The Ringer's New Hires — What This Means for NFL & NBA Coverage; Do They Need Zach Lowe? Plus, Nadir Canyon Guess the Lines Needs a Format Change, and Bill Appears Ready to Re-Sign With Spotify
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 95! We bring back Doug from Episode 70 and Chris from Episode 93 for a timely 3-man weave. We start off discussing the recent Ringe...
#94: EMERGENCY POD — The Ringer Hires Todd McShay, Kirk Goldsberry and Dave Jacoby
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 94! We break down The Ringer bringing on Todd McShay, Kirk Goldsberry, Dave Jacoby and Joel Anderson, including: — Why these hire...
#93: We Review "Mr. McMahon" — Grading the Doc, Where it Ranks on a 30 for 30 Scale, How WWE & Netflix Come Out, Should it Have Gone Harder on Vince, Bill's Doc Legacy in 2024 and Doc Winners & Losers
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 93! We bring on Chris from Twitter (@tbrodude) to dive into Bill's new Vince McMahon doc on Netflix. Over the course of the sho...
#92: EMERGENCY POD — Zach Lowe Fired by ESPN
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! Shocking news has hit the NBA. We break it all down — why was Zach fired, where will he land next, will he reunite with Bill Simmons, what this...
#91: The Definitive 'Any Given Wednesday' Retrospective — A Complete Breakdown of the Worst Show in HBO History
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 91! We bring on Scott from Twitter (@Cap_tain_Ron) to focus all of our attention this episode on Any Given Wednesday, the short-liv...
#90: Assessing Bill's Recent NFL Takes & Guests, Simmons Free Agency Watch Heats Up, KOC to Yahoo Reaction, Kamala on the BS Pod...Trump on Russillo? Plus, our First Snake Draft of Best BS Pod Guests
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 90! We bring on a new 3-man weave with Joe from Twitter and Steve Franklin (@myguysteve) who join the pod for a laugh-filled episod...
#89: EMERGENCY POD — Kevin O'Connor Leaves The Ringer for Yahoo Sports; Plus, Todd McShay to The Ringer?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest r/BS Pod! KOC has officially left The Ringer for Yahoo Sports and we break it all down - what does it mean for him & The Rin...
#88: The Evolution of Bill Simmons and Sports Media, and the State of the BS Pod & Content Creation Overall in a Sports Gambling World; Plus, Fans Want More Authenticity From Bill
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 88! We bring on Nick from Twitter (@NickZararis) and a wide variety of sports media ventures for an excellent discussion on the cha...
#87: EMERGENCY BEEFCAST: Bill Simmons vs. Nick Wright Feud Goes Nuclear as Bill Lands Two Massive Blasts Against Nick, Who Demands a BS Pod Appearance to Defend Himself; Plus More on Bill's Next Move
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special edition of The r/BillSimmons Podcast! We break down the fast emerging Bill Simmons vs. Nick Wright feud from all the angles. We t...
#86: Bill's Auction Draft Arrogance & Being Terrible at Fantasy — Does He Understand Draft Value? Plus Simmons Free Agency Watch, is Sports Media Taking More Shots at Bill & Russillo the Screenwriter?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another edition of the evolutionary 3-man weave! We bring back prior guests Chenny (Episode #75, #80) and Flex (#79, #80) to react to Bill&...
#85: Bill's Miss on Bezos and the Celtics, The Origin of Bill's LeBron Hate, Documentary & Podcast Ideas for Bill, and Does Bill Like the NBA Less Than He Used To? Plus, Bill's Career Arc vs Le Batard
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode! We bring on Max from Twitter (@maxmarshall136) to discuss: — How was Bill so wrong about Bezos being interested in th...
#84: Our Grantland Mount Rushmore & Favorite Forgotten BS Report Guests, The Downfall of Michael Rapaport, Bill's Terrible Fantasy Strategies & The Great Pedof-Isle & Fast & Furious Pods with Carolla
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 84! We bring on a guest from Twitter - who might be the biggest Bill Simmons fan we've had on the show yet - for a rollicking l...
#83: Bill's Team USA Tatum Disaster, #EmbraceDebate on the New NBA Rights Deal, Chances of Bill Getting an NBA Studio Gig, Bill's Actual Contributions to 30 for 30 & Why Did Solak Leave The Ringer?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 83! We bring back JF from #71 for a continuation of some classic r/BS Pod topics: - Laughing at Tatum's Team USA flop; how mad ...
#82: INSTANT REACTION — NBC Officially Confirms NBA Rights Win, Gives Package Details and Explains Their Reasoning for Massive $2.5 Billion Annual Deal
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 82! Comcast, which owns NBC, held an earnings call today where they discussed the NBA deal in great detail, including what games th...
#81: Will Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Win NBA Rights From Amazon, Why the NBA is Smart to Try to Move on From WBD, and is WBD Really Going to Break Up? Plus, Another Dominant Netflix Earnings
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special sports media edition of The r/BillSimmons Podcast! News just broke that WBD matched Amazon's NBA rights offer. I discuss how ...
#80: Cranky Bill Lashes Out After Celtics Title, How Bill Would be as Celtics Owner, Bill vs. Portnoy for "The Belt" as Top Boston Sports Fan & Who Could Replace Russillo on Sunday NBA Pods (Not KOC!)
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 80! We bring on Flex from Episode #79 and Chenny from Episode #75 - they know each other in real life - for a 3-man weave talking a...
#79: Reviewing Bill's 2024 Playoff Takes, Our Bill Simmons Grievances, Why Isn't Bill Satisfied With Tatum, Predicting Bill's 2024 NFL Takes, and Why Won't Bill Discuss Anything Besides the NBA & NFL?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 79! We bring on Flex from Twitter (@flexcfc) for a classic r/BS Pod rip. We first review Bill Simmons current events, including his...
#78: Talking Bill Simmons at AOL's Digital City Boston in the Late-1990s With a Former Email Partner and Frequent Mailbag Contributor; Plus, Hanging Out With Bill at a Clippers Game
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 78! We bring on Ty from Pyramid the Podcast (yes, inspired by Bill) to talk Bill from the early days. Ty and his group of friends i...
#77: SPORTS MEDIA UPDATE: Breaking Down NBC Winning 50 Exclusive NBA Games on Peacock Annually; Plus, Predicting Where 'Inside the NBA' Will Land, and Bill Reignites His McAfee Feud
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 77! The WSJ dropped a long article today revealing many more details of the upcoming NBA rights deal. For all intents and purposes ...
#76: Current State of Sports Media, Why Didn't Steph Curry Ever Hold the Belt, Can Draymond Make it on TV, Is Russillo Sick of Bill, and How Caitlin Clark is the Evolutionary Steph for Sports Media
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #76! Andy (@AndyKHLiu) from the Light Years pod (https://linktr.ee/LightYearsPodcast) comes on for a fast-moving show covering seve...
#75: Why Bill Should Return to TV on an NBA Show, New Insight Into Russillo's Next Move, Why Bill Missed the 2020s Video Paradigm Shift, and Enjoying "Vintage Bill" When He Talks Media & Pop Culture
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 75! We bring on Chenny from Twitter (@ChennyBritt) for a classic r/BS Pod episode talking Bill, Russillo, sports media and more. We...
#74: Why Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT Will Lose NBA Rights to NBC and Amazon
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I break down why we’re about to see such a massive shift in the NBA rights deals. I discuss: — What went wrong with the formation ...
#73: Bill’s Annoying Refusal to Take an L, Was 2024 Parody Hot Take Bill Inevitable, Revisiting Classic Mid-2000s Columns, and Would Bill Be as Successful if He Wasn’t the *Boston* Sports Guy?
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 73! We bring on Mike from Twitter (@PokerPolitics) for a deeper look into the evolution of Bill Simmons, as Mike's been reading...
#72: Over-Reactionary Bill Reaches Extreme Levels, The Ringer's Missing Video Content & NHL Coverage, NBA Rights Update & Russillo Market Corrects Bill; Plus, Mount Rushmore of Post-1990 Rock Bands
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 72! We bring on Wiser Times - the creator of the awesome intro song - for another classic r/BS Pod ep. First we delve into Bill Sim...
#71: Bill's KD Bias & LeBron Hate and Why Are Titus & So Many Others Leaving The Ringer; Plus the Future of The Ringer, an r/BillSimmons Check-In & Going In-Depth on the New NBA Rights Deal
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 71! We bring on JF, who reached out to me on the Bill Simmons subreddit wanting to talk Simmons, The Ringer and more. We first hit ...
#70: Bill Simmons' Descent From Apex Mountain to Nadir Canyon; Plus Guess the Lines & Russillo Pods are Stale, Does Bill Even Like the NFL, Bill's Growing Arrogance and The Ringer's Disappointments
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 70! We bring on Doug from Twitter (@dougie_fresh055) for a rollicking ride of all things Bill Simmons. We first hit on Bill Simmons...
#69: RINGER UNION UPDATE — Bill Simmons Passes the Buck
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right — an entire show talking Ringer Union. The BS Pod has continued to be released despite no contract after it expired, yet Bill added a...
#68: The 3-Man Weave is Back! r/BS Pod OGs Bob & Pop Talk Derek Thompson on the BS Pod, How Russillo Acts on PMT vs. the BS Pod, McAfee vs. Simmons and Doc's Media Tour; Plus an r/BillSimmons Check-In
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode! We bring back r/BS Pod OGs Pop & Bob — these guys have been here from the beginning. We haven't done a 3-man wea...
#67: Assessing The Ringer & Bill Simmons's Video Progress in 2024 — The Next Needed Improvement is Social Media; Plus, Bill Simmons Current Events & More NBA Rights Deal Discussion
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 67! We bring back fan favorite Zach (@_zachblatter) from Episode 55 for a return visit to The Ringer & Bill Simmons' video,...
#66: Mark Titus & Bill's Falling Out, McAfee vs. Simmons Update, Behind the Scenes of the DC Live Rewatchables, Guess the Lines History & Looking Back at Bill's Baseball Book 'Now I Can Die in Peace'
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a jam packed episode with Jake from Twitter (@DeAnime69)! We start off with Bill Simmons current events. Mark Titus recently spoke not so g...
#65: EMERGENCY BEEFCAST: Pat McAfee Fires Back at Bill Simmons & Lands Nuclear Blast — It's Officially a Feud!
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons has been chirping at Pat McAfee for months. A few weeks back Bill ripped off a lengthy impression making in fun of McAfee on his show. Th...
#64: Spotify Expert Breaks Down Their Music Business & Podcasting Venture, Reviews The Ringer's Contributions & the Implications of Joe Rogan's New Deal, Plus His Prediction of Bill Simmons' Next Move
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 64! We bring on Brett (@CCM_Brett) from the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast (@chitchatstocks) for a deep dive into Spotify. The company...
Episode 63: Joe Rogan Re-Ups at Spotify & Now Will be Non-Exclusive — What Does it Mean for Bill Simmons, The Ringer, Spotify and the Future of Audio; Plus, Larry David Pod Recap
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 63! We had massive news last week with Joe Rogan re-upping his Spotify deal, but with major changes to his initial contract. We bri...
Episode 62: From Bill to Shill Simmons — One Fan’s Journey Through the Stages of BS Pod Listening, and the Making and Breaking of a Pod Friendship (Pod-ship); Plus, Why Did Bill Abandon Baseball?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 62! We bring on Neil from Twitter (@NeilYayamanj) to discuss his journey of Bill Simmons fanhood over the last several years. This ...
Episode 61: Bill's Fascination With Pre-Game Shows, the Downfall of The Rewatchables, Are Bill's NFL or NBA Takes Worse, and KD Isn't a Pantheon Guy According to The Book of Basketball
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 61! We bring on Henry from Twitter for a classic r/BS Pod episode. After discussing our backgrounds with Bill, we hit on several to...
Episode 60: 'Disaster' Peacock Game Was a Massive Success for NBC & the NFL
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the much maligned Peacock game! Enjoy — 23 Million viewers much better than predictions — Financials mean it was a great buy by NBC ...
Episode 59: Quit Whining About the Peacock Game — It's An Incredible Move by NBC & Makes Significant Strategic Sense for the NFL Long-Term
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 59! The Peacock game is all the rage with wild takes left and right all week. As someone that works in sports media, I had to break...
Episode 58: Founder of 'New Grantland' Comes on to Discuss the Evolving Media Landscape, What Made Grantland so Great, The Ringer vs. Grantland, Bill's Writing Evolution & What's New at New Grantland
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 58! We bring on Bridger, the founder and editor in chief of New Grantland. That's right - a website dedicated to continuing the...
Episode 57: McAfee vs. Norby Part II — Pat Attains Resounding Victory
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat McAfee called out his boss and the #3 executive at ESPN by name on Friday's show. He not only didn't get suspended, but was back on ESPN o...
Episode 56: EMERGENCY POD — Pat McAfee Accuses ESPN's Norby Williamson of Sabotaging His Show
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special emergency podcast for a fast developing massive sports media story. We start with why Pat McAfee is at ESPN in the first place; ESPN...
#55: Bill's Place in the Sports Media Landscape in 2023, and Why Hasn't The Ringer Embraced Proven Growth Tactics? Plus, How Do Younger Fans Consume Sports Today & Instant Reaction to the Knicks Trade
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 55! We bring on Zach (@_zachblatter on Twitter) from The Strickland (@TheStrickland), a Knicks-focused podcast, to talk Bill, Russi...
Episode 54: How Bill Simmons Became What He Once Hated, Parallels Between Bill & Dave Matthews Band, Where Have Bill's Interviewing Skills Gone and Why Hasn't Bill Developed More Talent at The Ringer?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 54! We bring on Richie from Twitter for a wide ranging conversation on Bill Simmons and the state of the BS Pod & The Ringer. R...
Episode 53: Sports Media Update — Amazon in Talks to Invest in Bally's Regional Sports Networks
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wall Street Journal just broke the news that Amazon is in discussions to invest in Diamond Sports, the owner of Bally's Sports Networks. This ...
Episode 52: Bill Needs a Sabbatical to Refuel His Creative Juices; Russillo Keeps Ascending, Why the JJ Beef, and What’s Bill’s Next Move After This Contract? Plus, the First r/BS Pod Parent Corner
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That's right — a four and a half hour podcast. Call the r/BS Pod the evolutionary JRE. We bring back Smug (@SmugFecundity on Twitter) for his 3r...
Episode 51: Media Update — Disney Licenses Content to Netflix & NBA Rights Deal Speculation Heats Up
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 51! In today's show I break down two hot media stories. Why is Disney licensing content to Netflix, and what does it mean for t...
Episode 50: EMERGENCY POD — Bill Simmons Lashes Out at JJ Redick
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have podcasting beef! Bill Simmons called out JJ Redick for comments JJ made about his time at The Ringer and we had to react. We go through the b...
Episode 49: A Wild Week of BS — The Rubin Disaster, Guess the Lines Hits Nadir Canyon, and a Wonky Rewatchables; Plus a Fresh Look at The Book of Basketball, and Bill's Best & Worst Takes of 2023
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 49! We bring on Chance from Twitter for a wide-ranging conversation about Bill Simmons following one of the wonkiest BS Pod weeks i...
Episode 48: Analyzing the Decline of Bill's NFL Coverage; Plus, a State of the Bill Simmons Subreddit, Why Doesn't Bill Reveal Rewatchables Ahead of Time, and How Bill is So Similar to Michael Scott
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We bring on Alex from Twitter (@AlexxLawson) for an excellent conversation on a variety of Bill Simmons related topics. First, we assess Bill's NF...
Episode 47: Bill Simmons Was Right — Netflix Had an Incredible 2023
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some BS Pod listeners didn't agree with Bill and Matt Belloni that Netflix had an incredible 2023. I contend that Bill and Matt were right, and ex...
Episode 46: Looking Back at Bill's Most Hilarious Takes of Late, When Did Bill's Descent From Apex Mountain Start, and How His Increased Boston Homerism & NBA Focus Has Changed the Pod
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 46! I bring on Steve from Twitter (@ssabb05) for a fun and lively discussion of Bill's career. When and why did Bill start fall...
Episode 45: Gladwell Pod Review & The BS Pod Gets Market Corrected; Plus, Did Bill's KD Pods Blackball Him? Why Did Bill do a 180 on Analytics? And What Would Happen if Simmons & Portnoy Did a Pod?
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 45! Michael from Twitter, a fellow Page 2 Bill stan, joins the show to talk all things Bill Simmons and the BS Pod. We first review...
Episode 44: What Will the Next NBA Rights Deal Look Like? Examining ESPN's Recently Released Financials & Various Reports Indicating NBA Interest from Amazon, Apple, Netflix and NBC
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show we examine 3 key recent stories that imply the next NBA rights deal will look much different than today's: 1) ESPN's finan...
Episode 43: The 3-Man Weave Returns to Talk State of the BS Pod, Has Russillo Market Corrected Bill, Why is Bill Going on a Media Tour & Highlights From Those Pods, and Reviewing Bill's 2023 NFL Picks
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode. We bring back Pop and Bob from r/BillSimmons for another evolutionary Steiny Mo and Bucher 3-man weave. First we discus...
Episode 42: Finding Career Inspiration From Bill Simmons, Why The Ringer Fantasy Football Show is So Good, Bill's Wonky Fantasy Strategies, and The r/BS Pod Tries Guessing the Lines for The First Time
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode! We bring on Wolf of @WOLF_Financial on Twitter to talk Simmons, The Ringer, fantasy football and more. We start with h...
Episode 41: INSTANT REACTION — Dolphins Beat the Pats, Bill Simmons in Shambles
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Miami’s win, a joyous time for Bill Simmons listeners worldwide
Episode 40: Sports Media Roundup — Disney/Charter Dispute & Impact on Upcoming NBA Deal, Why Mina Kimes Makes Sense at ESPN Over The Ringer, and Spotify's Podcasting Troubles While Bill's on the Rise
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 40! We break down the top sports media stories of the past two weeks. Bill has been talking the Disney/Charter dispute a lot on the...
#39: What’s Wrong With the Ewing Theory, Responding to Gladwell’s Scorching Hot Youth Sports Takes, The J-Law Rewatchables, and Fact Checking Bill’s Claim that Magic Getting AIDS Hurt His Love Life
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 39! We bring on CJ from Twitter for a wide-ranging discussion of all things Bill Simmons with a fan from the early ESPN Page 2 days...
Episode 38: Gambling Expert Jeffrey Hooks From The Let it Ride Podcast Comes on to Assess Bill’s 2023 NFL Takes, Explain Why Bill’s Been Doing Teasers All Wrong, and Gives Out His Week 1 Plays
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest show! We bring on a gambling expert to assess Bill’s 2023 NFL takes. Are the Steelers actually this good? Will the Jets miss t...
Episode 37: Full Parody Bill Simmons Vortex Swallows Up Michael Lombardi in Incredible Trey Lance Trade Segment
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instant reaction pod to an absolutely insane Trey Lance trade segment on today’s BS Pod - enjoy!