The Bill Simmons Podcast
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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June 29, 2025 • 126 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the upcoming NBA free agency, plus some big deals that already came from the Rockets and Timberwolves (2:07). Then, they talk about their favorite free agents, Yang Hansen, and the Collin Sexton trade (35:33). Finally, they talk about the possibility of a LeBron trade, the Pelicans’ mess, and the most desperate teams (49:44).
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June 26, 2025 • 90 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and J. Kyle Mann live after the first round of the 2025 NBA draft to break down the lottery picks and draft-night moves (3:05).
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Guests: Joe House and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo
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June 26, 2025 • 80 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss the Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis early in the offseason (2:36). Then, they talk about the Atlanta Hawks’ future, Achilles injuries, and the Kevin Durant trade (29:51). Finally, they discuss Sam Presti, Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr., and more (01:03:02).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Zach Lowe to react to the Thunder winning the 2025 NBA championship, and Tyrese Haliburton’s injury (2:35). Then, they talk about the Eastern Conference next season and possible trades around the league before discussing SGA’s incredible season (28:33). Finally, Bill and Ryen break down the Kevin Durant trade, discuss the NBA draft, and much more (01:04:41).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney to react to the Pacers pushing OKC to a Game 7 in the NBA Finals (2:01). Then, they preview Game 7 and discuss what the Thunder needs to do to win the championship before looking back at previous Game 7 Finals (23:31). Finally, they catch up on the Buss family selling the majority of their stake in the Lakers, the Kevin Durant trade rumors, and much more (56:22).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Vernon and Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies sending Desmond Bane to Orlando before talking about the U.S. Open and the NBA draft (2:24). Then, Bill chats with Kevin Hench about the Rafael Devers trade (01:09:10). Finally, NBA draft prospect Kon Knueppel joins the pod to talk about playing for Duke, Cooper Flagg, giving up his Bucks fandom, and much more (01:34:24).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to react to OKC taking a commanding 3-2 lead against the Pacers in the NBA Finals (2:18). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau (22:08). Finally, they talk about SGA’s development, Giannis trade rumors, and much more (42:50).
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Guest: Doc Rivers
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo
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June 15, 2025 • 122 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Grizzlies trading away Desmond Bane to the Magic, potential Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant trades, and if this catapults Orlando as contenders in the East (03:04). Then, they delve into the best landing spots for Kevin Durant to be traded to (35:08). Finally, they recap Game 4 of the NBA Finals and if OKC has taken a hold of this series (78:50).
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June 12, 2025 • 95 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Pacers taking a 2-1 lead against OKC in the NBA Finals (1:55). Then, they talk about Indianapolis as a sports city, Bennedict Mathurin’s impact, and SGA not playing well enough in Game 3 (24:28). Finally, they discuss what it would mean if OKC lost to the Pacers in the Finals, preview Game 4, and predict Kevin Durant trade destinations (51:05).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about the NBA's popularity and foul baiting (2:58), before they discuss the biggest sport franchise moves and the possibility of a new international basketball league (31:53). Then, they talk about Cooper Flagg, and ‘The Rehearsal’ (58:38). Finally, they dive into prison escapes and AI fears (1:25:27).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to OKC taking Game 2 at home against the Pacers in the NBA Finals (2:25). Then, they discuss the bad ratings for these Finals and why the NHL Stanley Cup final may be more interesting this year (18:07). Finally, they play a game of “I wouldn’t be surprised if …” for the NBA offseason, discuss trade targets around the league, and more (46:33)!
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June 6, 2025 • 76 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to the Pacers stunning OKC in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:32). Then, they preview Game 2 and discuss fixes for OKC to turn the series around (30:31). Finally, they discuss the Knicks' coaching drama, who the new head coach could be in New York, and trade rumors (46:30).
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Guest: Zach Lowe
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo
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June 4, 2025 • 118 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the news of the Knicks firing Coach Thibs, and he makes his NBA Finals predictions (3:33). Then, Bill is joined by Pablo Torre to squash their Bill Belichick beef once and for all before discussing journalism, conspiracy theories, and Tony Kornheiser (29:21).
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Guest: Pablo Torre
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Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Pacers defeating the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam winning the ECF MVP instead of Tyrese Haliburton, and Rick Carlisle’s impact as a head coach (2:33). Then, Van Lathan Jr. joins to discuss the Knicks, what their offseason moves should be, and Giannis trades (37:56). Finally, they discuss the end of ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT, college football, and more (01:14:16)...
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Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks winning Game 5 in New York to push their ECF series against the Pacers to Game 6 (2:30). Then, they discuss OKC eliminating the Timberwolves in the WCF, what an OKC-Pacers Finals would look like, and SGA’s scoring ability (44:35). Finally, Albert Breer joins to talk about NFL offseason subplots (01:07:36).
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May 28, 2025 • 96 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Knicks-Pacers Game 4 (5:39). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers rising to the occasion in these playoffs (33:35). Finally, they talk about Bill’s top 15 NBA player pyramid, OKC-Timberwolves Game 4, and much more (58:26).
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May 25, 2025 • 120 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss what the NBA teams may look like next year (1:43). Then, they react to OKC-Timberwolves Game 3 and discuss Bill’s theory that something has shifted with the NBA this season (30:38). Finally, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton, have a quick 2020 redraft, and predict one wild move this summer (01:05:20).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to Game 2 of the WCF between the Timberwolves and the Thunder (2:25). Then, Bill is joined by comedian and late-night host Jon Stewart to talk about the Knicks, his beginnings as a comedian, and ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ on MTV (14:56). Finally, they discuss the evolution of late-night hosts, returning to hosting, authenticity in the media, and much more (53:02).
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Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Game 1 of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves (5:23). Then, Bill talks with Ariel Helwani and Sean Fennessey about the Knicks’ playoff run and their excitement for the new MMA film ‘The Smashing Machine,’ directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (54:35). Finally, Ben Thompson joins to talk Giannis trade scenarios (01:38:53).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Thunder’s blowout Game 7 win against the Nuggets (2:21). Then, Bill and Ryen discuss trade scenarios and what they would do with the assets of the semifinal losers (33:08). Finally, they discuss the Knicks knocking the Celtics out of the playoffs, the Eastern Conference finals matchup, and more (01:30:46).
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