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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August 12, 2026 • 112 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the sale of the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner. Then, Cousin Sal joins the pod to help Bill break down his Youth Sports Parent Rankings and have a quick Parent Corner.
(0:00) Intro
(2:19) Reactions to the Lakers sale
(30:33) Youth Sports Parent Rankings
(01:37:41) Parent Corner
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Cousin Sal
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Edu...
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August 9, 2026 • 146 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Wildes to discuss some new half-baked ideas. Then, Joe House joins the pod to help answer some mailbag questions from the listeners. Finally, Amanda Dobbins rants about being a Philadelphia sports wife to Rob Mahoney and Bill.
(0:00) Intro
(2:44) Half-baked ideas
(01:00:59) Mailbag
(02:13:00) Philadelphia Sports Wife rant
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Kevin Wildes, Joe House...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Mina Kimes to preview the NFL season before giving their QB rankings. Then, Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo hop on to react to the MLB trade deadline. Finally, David Shoemaker joins to react to SummerSlam Night 2, discuss WWE on ESPN, and talk about his new Hulk Hogan book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters.’
(0:00) Intro
(2:51) 2026 NFL QB rankings with Mina Kimes
(01:12:28) MLB t...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to have a mega redraft of the 2012 and 2013 NBA draft classes. Then, Justin Verrier joins the pod to break down the standoff between Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the city of Portland.
(0:00) Intro
(2:36) NBA 2012 and 2013 mega redraft
(01:33:52) Trail Blazers vs. Portland
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Joe House, and Justin Verrier
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the biggest losers of LeBron going to the Sixers before diving into a mailbag. Then, Bill’s dad pops on to talk about the Red Sox turning the season around, the World Cup in Boston, the Jaylen Brown trade, and much more!
(0:00) Intro
(2:20) Losers of the LeBron signing
(25:04) Mailbag
(01:18:18) Catching up on Boston sports with Bill’s dad
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July 24, 2026 • 105 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to LeBron James deciding to take his talents to Philadelphia. Then the guys redraft the 2011 NBA class.
(0:00) Intro
(0:31) LeBron signs with the Sixers
(44:24) 2011 NBA Redraftables
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Zach Lowe
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to recap the NBA summer league before having a 2020 NBA redraft. Then, Jason Concepcion joins the podcast to react to Bill’s MVP rankings for ‘The Odyssey.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:51) NBA summer league
(25:53) 2020 NBA redraft
(01:23:45) The ‘Odyssey’ MVP ballot
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Joe House, and Jason Conce...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup Final. Then, they discuss the winners and losers of the World Cup before comparing the careers of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio.
(0:00) Intro
(0:31) World Cup Final reactions
(19:36) Biggest winners and losers of the World Cup
(1:08:17) Matt Damon vs. Leonardo DiCa...
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In this special episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, guest host Chris Ryan is joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to react to Argentina defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to preview the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Finally, Sean Fennessey hops on to talk ‘The Odyssey’ and Christopher Nolan.
(0:00) Intro
(2:15) Argentina eliminates England, with Ian...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss why soccer has not taken off in the U.S. the same way other sports have. Then, they talk sports commissioners, eras of owners, evolving ticket prices for movies, and much more!
(0:00) Intro
(1:41) Soccer in the U.S.
(32:35) Sports commissioners and eras of owners
(1:06:21) Ticket prices for movies and more
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Chuck Klosterman
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House react to the news of the Raptors putting the Kawhi trade on hold until after the Aspiration investigation finishes. Then, they take a deeper look at the Jaylen Brown trade and why the Celtics decided to let him go. Finally, they discuss Joel Embiid’s availability in trade talks before answering some mailbag questions.
(0:00) Intro
(2:06) Kawhi trade to the Raptors on hold
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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to the USMNT losing 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup's round of 16. Then, Jason Concepcion joins the pod to give more World Cup thoughts, discuss what the Jaylen Brown trade means, break down the TV landscape, and much more.
(0:00) Intro
(0:31) Belgium defeats Team USA 4-1
(41:14) More World Cup thoughts
(01:06:17) What the Knicks w...
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July 6, 2026 • 95 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to England holding on to defeat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup's Round of 16. Then, they reflect on the Jaylen Brown trade before diving into some mailbag questions.
(0:00) Intro
(0:31) England defeats Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup
(18:59) Reflecting on the Jaylen Brown trade
(33:23) Mailbag questions
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Zach Lowe
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocamp...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Kirk Goldsberry to react to the blockbuster Celtics trade that saw Jaylen Brown end up with the 76ers in exchange for Paul George. Then, they discuss the Lakers' offseason moves, Kawhi heading to Toronto, and possible LeBron landing spots!
(0:00) Intro
(0:31) Jaylen Brown traded to the 76ers
(01:08:01) The Lakers' moves
(01:25:27) Kawhi Leonard heading to Toronto
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe go LIVE on Netflix to give their thoughts on the latest Jaylen Brown trade rumors before breaking down the Hornets trades, possible LeBron landing spots, and much more. Then, Taylor Sheridan joins the pod to talk about his new book, ‘How to Survive in Prison,’ before diving into his beginnings in screenwriting, how he works differently from others, and the success of his fil...
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June 24, 2026 • 119 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and J. Kyle Mann go LIVE on Netflix to react to the 2026 NBA first-round draft picks and discuss the winners and losers.
(0:00) Intro
(1:15) NBA draft reactions
(6:59) Winners and losers of the first round
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Joe House
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers
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June 23, 2026 • 51 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Miami.
(0:00) Intro
(1:15) Heat trade for Giannis
(13:26) Why didn’t the Giannis trade work for the Celtics?
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the newest developments with the Giannis trade rumors before jumping into a mega-mailbag to answer questions from the listeners. Then, Joe House joins the pod to react to Wyndham Clark winning the U.S. Open and to discuss the World Cup.
(0:00) Intro
(1:15) Giannis trade rumors
(24:46) Mega-mailbag
(01:35:44) U.S. Open reactions
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Za...
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June 19, 2026 • 130 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to preview the NBA draft. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to recap the World Cup matches so far, including the USMNT’s impressive 4-1 win against Paraguay, and discuss many other topics related to the tournament.
(0:00) Intro
(2:27) NBA draft questions with Tim Legler
(01:02:42) Harper vs. Fox
(01: 23:57) Favorite Giannis landing spot
(01:33:13) World Cup tal...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to talk about the NBA Finals, Knicks coaching, Giannis trades, and much, much more!
(0:00) Intro
(2:37) Doc Rivers’s NBA Finals reaction, Brunson’s greatness, and Mike Brown’s coaching
(01:07:44) Giannis’s next stop, worries for coaches in 2026, and best current referees
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Guest: Doc Rivers
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