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.
Episodes
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Steelers-Browns 'TNF' matchup before making their Ringer 107 picks. Then, Tom Pelissero hops on to discuss six NFL topics heading into Week 4. Finally, Bill’s dad joins the pod to discuss the end of the Red Sox's season, Boston sports, and more!
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Steelers-Browns recap
(10:45) Fever-Aces recap
(17:03) Ringer 107 Week 4 picks
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to talk about the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit and the NBA rule changes before reacting to quotes from NBA media day. Then, Bryan Curtis joins the pod to discuss the NFL broadcast, sportswriting, and much more!
(0:00) Intro with Red Sox–Yankees Game 1 reactions
(7:04) Jalen Duren pushing his way out of Detroit?
(19:09) NBA rule changes
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September 28, 2026 • 104 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Rams-Broncos 'SNF' game before recapping the rest of the matchups of Week 3 and going on to Guess the Lines for Week 4.
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Rams-Broncos
(7:34) Ravens-Cowboys and Patriots-Jaguars
(27:14) Raiders-Saints and Texans-Colts
(33:45) Chargers-Bills and Seahawks-Commanders
(39:49) Vikings-Bucs and Cardinals-49ers
(46:31) Chiefs-Dolphins and Be...
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September 24, 2026 • 127 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to dive into the mailbag and answer some questions from the listeners. Then, Tom Pelissero comes on to talk about six fascinating topics in the NFL before House returns to make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 3.
(0:00) Intro
(2:01) Mailbag with House
(56:40) Six fascinating things in the NFL with Tom Pelissero
(1:30:23) Ringer 107 Week 3
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Joe...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the Knicks and the Eastern Conference. Then, Anthony Jeselnik joins the pod to talk about his new book club podcast, before talking about his career as a comedian, and much more!
(0:00) Intro
(2:17) The Knicks and the East with Zach Lowe
(01:06:36) Anthony Jeselnik on book clubs, roasts, and stand-up comedy
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Zach Lowe and Anthony Je...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Chiefs winning in OT against the Colts, before recapping the rest of the Week 2 matchups. Then, they guess the lines for Week 3 before ending with Parent Corner.
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) NFL Week 2 recap
(01:07:04) Guess the Lines Week 3
(01:31:48) Parent Corner
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Cousin Sal
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to react to the Bills defeating the Lions in a Week 2 'TNF' matchup. Then, Joe House joins to listen to Bill’s letter to the Clippers, answer some mailbag questions, and make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 2.
(0:00) Intro
(1:07) Lions-Bills reactions and more with Tom Pelissero
(42:57) Bill’s letter to the Clippers
(51:18) Mailbag
(01:07:43) Ringer 107 p...
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September 15, 2026 • 131 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to preview the Clippers' season after a tough summer. Then, Bill opens up the mailbag to answer some NFL questions. Finally, Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo hop on the pod to talk about their favorite story lines of the MLB season.
(0:00) Intro
(2:26) Clippers preview with Rob Mahoney
(37:48) NFL mailbag
(01:04:54) MLB with Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo
Host: Bill Si...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal react to Week 1 of the NFL season before looking at some of the futures they already regret. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 2 before ending with Parent Corner.
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Week 1 reactions
(01:07:33) GTL Week 2
(01:28:13) Parent Corner
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Cousin Sal
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, Chris Wohlers, and Trevor Rabone
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September 11, 2026 • 88 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the 49ers taking down the Rams in Australia before making their Ringer 107 picks for Week 1 and more!
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) 49ers-Rams reactions
(24:03) Ringer 107 picks
(01:13:14) U.S. Open thoughts
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Joe House
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly to react to the NFL season opener between the Patriots and the Seahawks. Then, they preview 49ers-Rams in Australia before giving some hot takes.
(0:00) Intro
(1:07) Patriots-Seahawks reactions
(30:51) 49ers-Rams preview and hot takes
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly
Producers: Chia Hao Tat,...
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September 8, 2026 • 108 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to debate whether Josh Allen is the best QB in the league and the Chiefs’ ceiling this season before diving into a Clippers-heavy mailbag.
(0:00) Intro
(2:26) A Josh Allen and Chiefs discussion
(36:24) Mailbag
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Nick Wright
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo
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September 6, 2026 • 138 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to Guess the Lines for Week 1 before having their NFL futures draft.
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Guess the Lines Week 1
(55:33) NFL futures draft
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Cousin Sal
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers
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September 3, 2026 • 100 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons starts the pod by giving his thoughts on the NBA punishing the Clippers. Then, Charles Barkley joins to discuss the Clippers news, Jaylen in Philly, LeBron leaving the Lakers, and much more!
(0:00) Intro
(2:50) The Clippers get punished
(22:57) Charles Barkley on the Clippers, ESPN, and more!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Charles Barkley
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo
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September 1, 2026 • 99 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to discuss the NFL's make-or-break QBs before previewing college football. Then, Diana Taurasi joins the pod to talk about the renaissance of the WNBA, her friendship with Kobe, and much more!
(0:00) Intro
(3:04) NFL and CFB previews with Todd McShay
(57:26) Diana Taurasi on the WNBA, Kobe, and much more!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi
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August 30, 2026 • 116 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House for Part 2 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. Next up: the AFC!
(0:00) Intro
(5:44) AFC East
(37:11) AFC North
(01:09:30) AFC South
(01:28:45) AFC West
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Cousin Sal and Joe House
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo
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August 27, 2026 • 130 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House LIVE on Netflix for Part 1 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. First up: the NFC!
(0:00) Intro
(1:30) NFC East
(37:08) NFC North
(01:06:31) NFC South
(01:33:57) NFC West
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Cousin Sal and Joe House
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jonathan Frias
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The Fifth Annual “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
August 25, 2026 • 122 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck LIVE on Netflix for their annual “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft.
(0:00) Intro
(1:26) NFL fantasy prep discussion
(11:36) “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Chris Wohlers, and Trevor Rabone
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August 23, 2026 • 138 mins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to answer some mailbag questions. Then, Bill heads out to UCLA to chat with Bruins football coach Bob Chesney about his coaching history, changing the culture at UCLA, and much more!
(0:00) Intro
(2:43) Mailbag with House
(01:27:41) Bob Chesney interview
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Joe House and Bob Chesney
Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jessie Lopez
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson to discuss the finances of sports and the developing story of Mark Walter's Lakers sale. Then, they discuss the 2016 NBA cap spike before ending with their WNBA theories.
(0:00) Intro
(2:10) American sports plutocracy and Mark Walter
(42:28) 2016 NBA cap spike
(01:05:39) WNBA growing pains
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Derek Thompson
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Edua...
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