Podcast · 199 episodes
The Bill Simmons Podcast, page 4
by The Ringer · English
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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Half-Baked Ideas With Kevin Wildes. Plus: The Masters, ‘The Pitt’, Coachella, and ‘Love Story’ With Nathan Hubbard and Joanna Robinson.Sports and pop-culture talk plus a long “Half-Baked Ideas” segment where Kevin Wildes and Bill Simmons trade speculative, humorous business/entertainment concepts.7 Apr 2026 · 2 h 20 min · 62 chapters
The 2026 Made-Up NBA Awards With Zach LoweZach Lowe discusses a marquee NBA game (San Antonio vs. Denver) featuring Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic, then pivots to end-of-season “made-up” NBA awards (unofficial categories like Unicorn of…6 Apr 2026 · 2 h 5 min · 50 chapters
Tiger’s Crisis, an NBA Mini-Mailbag, the Confusing Knicks, 'Survivor 50,' and the Yucky Red Sox | With Joe House, Jason Concepcion, and Bill’s DadA wide-ranging Bill Simmons-style NBA/MLB/golf sports discussion plus mailbag segments.3 Apr 2026 · 2 h 28 min · 65 chapters
A Radical NBA Idea, Wemby’s Musical Comp, Despising Duke, and Baseball’s ABS Revolution With Chuck KlostermanChuck Klosterman and Bill Simmons debate how to fix NBA tanking, then riff on NBA incentives, commissioner priorities, Duke’s “one-sided hate” in college basketball, and Victor Wembanyama’s…31 Mar 2026 · 1 h 57 min · 55 chapters
UConn’s Miracle, Weirdest NBA Season Ever, A Scary Playoff Team Draft, and an Iffy Expansion Plan With Zach LoweBill Simmons and Zach Lowe discuss UConn’s historic comeback over Duke, then pivot to an “NBA weird season” debate centered on MVP odds (SGA vs.30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 34 chapters
NBA Hot Takes, OKC’s Red Flag, and Giannis vs. Father Time With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe HouseNBA playoff positioning and awards talk, centered on OKC’s “too many guys” and Jalen Williams uncertainty, Boston’s matchup ceiling, plus Detroit/Atlanta/Houston hot takes, MVP debate (SGA vs Wemby),…26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 26 chapters
March Madness Takes, NBA Lottery Debates, and Best NFL Draft Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShayMarch Madness preview (Sweet 16 matchups and draft-prospect implications), plus NBA offseason/league debates (expansion city logic, Kevin Durant “full circle” narrative, coaching rumors), and a long…25 Mar 2026 · 2 h 9 min · 57 chapters
Luka’s Heater, Wemby’s Bid, and Stealth Winners of the NBA Season With Zach LoweIn this episode, Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe discuss the recent Timberwolves vs.23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 40 min · 40 chapters
LakerMania, NBA Expansion, WBC Lessons, and MBJ’s Moment With Billy Gil and Wesley MorrisIn this episode, Bill Simmons discusses various sports topics including the Lakers' recent performance, NBA expansion, and the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with Billy Gil.20 Mar 2026 · 2 h 14 min · 55 chapters
The Annual Worst NBA Contracts Draft With Joe House and Wosny LambreThe Annual Worst NBA Contracts Draft With Joe House and Wosny Lambre17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 50 chapters
A Rollicking NBA Mailbag and March Madness Storylines With Rob Mahoney, Tate Frazier, and J. Kyle MannA Rollicking NBA Mailbag and March Madness Storylines16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 45 chapters
The Bam Backlash, Kawhi’s Heater, East vs. West, and SGA vs. Jokic, With Tim LeglerThe Bam Backlash, Kawhi’s Heater, East vs. West, and SGA vs. Jokic, With Tim Legler13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 27 chapters
NFL Over/Unders, an Oscars Preview, and a Brady-Pats Feud | With Cousin Sal, Sean Fennessey, and Seth WickershamNFL Over/Unders, an Oscars Preview, and a Brady-Pats Feud11 Mar 2026 · 2 h 51 min · 84 chapters
Tatum’s Stunning Return, Wemby’s Big Weekend, and a 2011 MVP Deep Dive With Zach LoweTatum’s Stunning Return, Wemby’s Big Weekend, and a 2011 MVP Deep Dive With Zach Lowe9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 48 chapters
NFL Free Agency Predictions, an NBA Power Poll, and Tatum’s Return With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Michael Pina, and Joe HouseNFL Free Agency Predictions, an NBA Power Poll, and Tatum’s Return6 Mar 2026 · 2 h 20 min · 57 chapters
An NBA Mailbag, LeBron’s Next Move, and the Wild Paramount-WBD Merger With David Jacoby and Matt BelloniBill Simmons answers listener questions about the NBA, LeBron James, and discusses the implications of the recent Paramount and Warner Bros. merger.4 Mar 2026 · 2 h 11 min · 67 chapters
Burning NBA Questions and a “Holy Crap, Charlotte!!!” Deep Dive With Zach LoweBurning NBA Questions and a “Holy Crap, Charlotte!!!” Deep Dive With Zach Lowe2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 59 min · 45 chapters
Luka’s Strange L.A. Ride, a New York Sports Drought, Lost NBA Nicknames, and a Big Mailbag With Max KellermanLuka’s Strange L.A. Ride, a New York Sports Drought, Lost NBA Nicknames, and a Big Mailbag With Max Kellerman27 Feb 2026 · 2 h 15 min · 59 chapters
A Loaded NBA Draft Debate, Wemby’s Finals Shadow, and Fun MLB Story Lines With Tate Frazier, J. Kyle Mann, and Billy GilA Loaded NBA Draft Debate, Wemby’s Finals Shadow, and Fun MLB Story Lines With Tate Frazier, J. Kyle Mann, and Billy Gil25 Feb 2026 · 2 h 19 min · 61 chapters
Boston Does L.A., Honeymoon Harden, a Denver Hiccup, and a Kawhi Deep Dive With Zach LoweIn this episode, Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the Celtics vs.23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 51 min · 44 chapters
The Mailbag: Dangerous NBA Teams, Lottery Tweaks, the KD Files, The Oscars, and Cruise vs. Pacino | With Chris Ryan and Joe HouseDangerous NBA Teams, Lottery Tweaks, the KD Files, The Oscars, and Cruise vs. Pacino18 Feb 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 33 chapters
They Saved the NBA All-Star Game? Plus, the NBA’s Tumultuous Week, With Zach LoweChia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo16 Feb 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 43 chapters
Handing Out the ‘Heat’ Awards for This NBA Season With Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob MahoneyHanding Out the ‘Heat’ Awards for This NBA Season13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 52 min · 48 chapters
Why Can’t the NBA Actually Fix the NBA? Plus, Super Bowl Hangover Stuff With Nick Wright and Bill’s Dad.Why Can’t the NBA Actually Fix the NBA? Plus, Super Bowl Hangover Stuff With Nick Wright and Bill’s Dad11 Feb 2026 · 2 h · 53 chapters