The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

  • 2 hours 5 minutes
    The Fall of the Chiefs (Maybe), SGA Superstar Tips, the Wildes-Greeny Feud, and Week 15 Picks

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to discuss SGA’s greatness and whether anybody can stop OKC this season (2:56). Then, they talk about the struggling Chiefs, Lamar Jackson, and more! (37:39). Finally, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (01:20:22).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Nick Wright and Joe House

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Brian Waters


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    12 December 2025, 3:14 am
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    An NBA Power Poll, the Surprise Celtics, the Queen Conundrum, and Fake Trades Galore With Rob Mahoney

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss all the NBA teams in a power poll before talking about their favorite TV shows of the year (2:54).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    9 December 2025, 9:50 pm
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    The Chiefs Are Done, Pittsburgh Hates Us, Lamar Is Missing, Guess the Lines, and Some NBA Stuff With Cousin Sal

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Texans take down the Chiefs to discuss the Chiefs’ slim playoff chances, and to recap Week 14 of the NFL season (3:34). Then, they guess the lines for Week 15 before ending with Parent Corner (57:36).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Cousin Sal

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    8 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 3 hours 27 minutes
    An NBA Six-Pack, Netflix’s WBD Pursuit, NFL Picks, and John Cena Finally Stops By, With Joe House and Matt Belloni

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to crack open a six-pack of NBA opinions before making their Ringer 107 picks (5:01). Then, Matt Belloni joins to talk about the impending Warner Bros. Discovery sale (01:08:26). Finally, John Cena joins the show to discuss his decision to walk away from WWE, getting his first drink with The Undertaker, and much more! (01:42:52)


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Joe House, Matt Belloni, and John Cena

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Kevin Cureghian


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    5 December 2025, 5:45 am
  • 2 hours 36 minutes
    Giannis Trade Advice, Duncan Vs. Kobe, Ohtani Vs. the Babe, the Frugal-ish Yankees, and Life After ‘First Take’ With Max Kellerman

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Max Kellerman to talk about the struggling Clippers and Anthony Davis (3:20). Then, they give Giannis trade advice before discussing the topics Max just missed talking about (40:33). Finally, they talk about life after ‘First Take’, boxing, and much more! (01:51:13).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Max Kellerman

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    3 December 2025, 12:46 am
  • 2 hours 5 minutes
    The Rejuvenated Cowboys, Most Desperate NFL Teams, Lane Kiffin’s LSU Move, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal, Todd McShay, and Van Lathan

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Broncos’ OT win against the Commanders to recap Week 13 of the NFL season (2:45). Then, they discuss the teams with the most depressed fan bases before guessing the lines and Parent Corner (25:14). Finally, Todd McShay and Van Lathan joins the pod to react to Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to coach at LSU (01:24:45).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Cousin Sal, Todd McShay, and Van Lathan

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    1 December 2025, 8:30 am
  • 3 hours 14 minutes
    An NBA Scoring Boom, NFL Holiday Picks, 'Landman' Is on Fire, the Return of 'Stranger Things,' and the Future of TV With Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, Chris Ryan, and Zoe Simmons

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is first joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss trends around the NBA, top 10 point guards, and lots more! (2:05). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week before talking about their top three Thanksgiving dishes (01:18:09). After that, Chris Ryan hops on to talk Philadelphia sports and ‘Landman’ (01:56:41). Finally, Zoe Simmons catches her dad up on ‘Stranger Things’ and other TV shows she’s been watching (02:46:48).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, Chris Ryan, and Zoe Simmons

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    26 November 2025, 2:49 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    The Frisky Cowboys, the Next Stafford, KC’s Houdini Act, an NFL Thanks Session, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap Week 12 before giving thanks for various things around the NFL (2:15). Then, they guess the lines for Week 13 before ending with Parent Corner (01:09:10).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Cousin Sal

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    24 November 2025, 7:22 am
  • 2 hours 38 minutes
    The Rockets' Rise and NBA League Pass Rankings With Zach Lowe, Plus Week 12 NFL Picks With Joe House

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to have an NBA League Pass draft of the most fun teams to watch (2:19). Then, Joe House joins the pod to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (02:01:30).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    21 November 2025, 1:25 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    The Mailbag Makes a Dramatic Return

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons opens up the mailbag to answer various questions from the listeners (2:14).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    18 November 2025, 9:44 pm
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Philly’s Dominant D, Shaky Mahomes, Shakier Darnold, Shakiest Goff, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Eagles take down the Lions to recap Week 11 of the NFL season (1:53). Then, they guess the lines for Week 12 before ending with a special Parent Corner remembering Cleto Escobedo III (01:01:44).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Cousin Sal

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm.


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    17 November 2025, 7:33 am
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