The Bill Simmons Podcast

Hosts

• Bill SimmonsSportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast
• Chris RyanThe Ringer podcaster and TV/film critic

Frequent guests

• Zach Lowe · 9 episodesRinger NBA analyst referenced repeatedly
• Joe House · 8 episodesRinger podcaster and longtime friend of Bill Simmons, known for sports betting talk
• Chris Ryan · 4 episodesThe Ringer podcaster and TV/film critic
• Anthony Dabbundo · 4 episodesRinger sports-betting and soccer analyst, co-host of The Ringer Gambling Show
• Cousin Sal · 3 episodesSal Iacono, American comedian, Jimmy Kimmel Live writer and Ringer betting podcaster; Dallas Cowboys fan
• Kirk Goldsberry · 3 episodesBasketball analytics writer and visual analyst, contributor to The Ringer
• J. Kyle Mann · 2 episodesThe Ringer NBA draft analyst and co-host of The Ringer NBA Show
• Sean Fennessey · 2 episodesThe Ringer film writer, host of The Big Picture and New York Knicks fan
• Tim Legler · 2 episodesFormer NBA player and ESPN basketball analyst who calls games alongside Mike Breen
• Doc Rivers · 2 episodesMilwaukee Bucks head coach
• David Jacoby · 2 episodesThe Ringer podcast host and TV producer, co-host of The Mismatch
• Rob Mahoney · 2 episodesThe Ringer NBA writer and co-host of The Ringer NBA Show

Topics

• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation
• New York Knicks
• San Antonio Spurs
• Boston Celtics
• Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2026 NBA draft
• 2026 NBA playoffs
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2026 NBA Finals
• Sports betting
• 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Detroit Pistons
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Brooklyn Nets
• United States men's national soccer team

Recently covered

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  A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

  Oct 19, 2026 · 1 h 59 min

  Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal recap NFL Week 6, guess Week 7 lines, discuss the MLB playoffs, O.J. Simpson news and UCLA football, and trade parenting stories.

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  NBA One Guy (the East!), a Man City Punishment Primer, and Tom Cruise’s Bomb With J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

  Oct 6, 2026 · 2 h 13 min

  Bill Simmons and J. Kyle Mann pick one key player per NBA Eastern Conference team, then Chris Ryan and Van Lathan discuss cable stars, Tom Cruise's 'Digger,' and Manchester City's punishment.

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  Drake Mayday, a Raiders Revival, Bleakest 0-3 Teams, MLB Playoffs, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

  Sep 28, 2026 · 1 h 45 min

  Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal recap NFL Week 3, from Drake Maye's slump to the 3-0 Raiders, guess Week 4 lines, and discuss MLB playoffs and parenting.

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  LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.

  Jul 24, 2026 · 1 h 46 min

  Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, then redraft the 2011 NBA draft class.

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  Spain Prevails, World Cup Winners and Losers, and Damon Vs. Leo With Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo

  Jul 20, 2026 · 1 h 50 min

  Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo react to Spain's 1-0 World Cup final win over Argentina, rank tournament winners and losers, and compare Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio.

All episodes

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