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The Bill Simmons Podcast, page 7
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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A Crazy Good NBA Rookie Class With J. Kyle Mann, Plus Tua’s Cleveland Adventure, and NFL Week 7 Picks With Joe HouseA Crazy Good NBA Rookie Class With J. Kyle Mann, Plus Tua’s Cleveland Adventure, and NFL Week 7 Picks With Joe House17 Oct 2025 · 1 h 34 min
NBA Over/Unders, Part 1: The West With Zach Lowe and Joe HouseThe Bill Simmons Podcast’s “NBA Over/Unders, Part 1: The West” breaks down season win totals and playoff odds for Western Conference teams, focusing on over/under bets and team-building implications.15 Oct 2025 · 2 h 23 min · 66 chapters
NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The East With Zach Lowe and Joe House*Episode Title*: NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The East15 Oct 2025 · 1 h 45 min
BakerMania, Kelce’s New Identity, Cross-Off Teams, Guess the Lines, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy KimmelThe Bill Simmons Podcast episode covers a rough NFL Sunday, focusing on injuries, MVP odds, betting angles, and several specific games, plus a “Parent Corner” segment with Jimmy Kimmel.13 Oct 2025 · 1 h 58 min · 45 chapters
Belichick’s ‘Legacy,' a Texas NBA Gauntlet, Boston’s 3 Party, Ja’s Big Season, and Week 6 NFL Picks With Kirk Goldsberry, Chris Vernon, and Joe HouseBill Simmons and guests discuss (1) Belichick’s “legacy” amid his struggling stint at North Carolina, arguing it won’t change how fans remember his Patriots years; (2) the “Texas Triangle” in the…10 Oct 2025 · 2 h 9 min · 47 chapters
Why Giannis Won’t Be a Knick, UFC’s Latest Boom, the Movie Theater Renaissance, Six Stages of Sean Penn, and ‘One Battle After Another’ With Ariel Helwani and Wesley MorrisNBA and UFC headlines plus movie-industry nostalgia and a Sean Penn film/character breakdown.8 Oct 2025 · 2 h · 43 chapters
Drake Definitely Beats Buffalo, Baker for MVP, a Bad QB Draft, Guess the Lines, and Parent Corner With Cousin SalPatriots beat Bills in Buffalo; Drake Maye’s big-game performance; MVP odds debate (Baker Mayfield); “bad QB draft”; NFL schedule/playoff outlook; gambling recaps and notable blunders; quick takes on…6 Oct 2025 · 1 h 46 min · 40 chapters
Niners Magic, Schlitt Happens, a Red Sox Postmortem, the Seahawks Ceiling, and Week 5 NFL Picks With Kevin Hench and Joe HouseNiners Magic, Schlitt Happens, a Red Sox Postmortem, the Seahawks Ceiling, and Week 5 NFL Picks With Kevin Hench and Joe House3 Oct 2025 · 1 h 49 min
A Sox-Yanks Nail-Biter, Intriguing NBA Story Lines, and Five Biggest Fantasy Football Story Lines With Bill’s Dad, Michael Pina, and Craig HorlbeckThe episode opens with Bill Simmons and his dad reacting to a Red Sox vs.1 Oct 2025 · 1 h 46 min · 29 chapters
A Goofy Cowboys Tie, the Reeling Ravens, a Crazy Sports Weekend, Guess the Lines, Mets Sadness, and Sox-Yanks With Cousin SalThe episode mixes sports talk (NFL Week 4, Cowboys-Packers overtime tie, Ravens defensive struggles, Jaguars turnover streak, Steelers/Raiders/Bears/Drake May narratives, NFC West odds, and Ryder Cup…29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 50 min · 35 chapters
The Best College QBs With Todd McShay. Plus, the Irresistible Jags, the Resistible Steelers, and NFL Week 4 Picks With Joe HouseCollege and NFL quarterback evaluation plus NFL Week 4 picks. Todd McShay grades early-season QB play, argues the “golden age of quarterbacks” is being tested, and highlights specific prospects’…26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 56 min · 40 chapters
A Rockets Gut Punch, Expectations for the Celtics and Pacers, and a Vegas Tourism Slump With Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris RyanThe hosts react to Fred VanVleet’s injury for the Rockets and how it reshapes Houston’s title odds, then debate what trades (especially for a point guard) could fix the gap.23 Sep 2025 · 1 h 59 min · 44 chapters
Are the Chargers for Real? Plus: the Tommy Boy Titans, a New York Swoon, Throwback Pats PTSD, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal.Week 3 NFL recap and betting discussion, with heavy focus on the Chargers’ early-season legitimacy, plus several other games (Chiefs-Giants, Patriots throwback-era struggles, Rams-Eagles chaos,…22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 44 min · 41 chapters
The Kimmel Situation. Plus, "Can the Chiefs Really Go 0-3?" and More Week 3 Gambling Questions With Joe HouseBill Simmons discusses the “Kimmel situation” (ABC/Jimmy Kimmel Live) as a case of political leverage and potential censorship tied to Trump administration retaliation fears and FCC/affiliate…19 Sep 2025 · 1 h 12 min · 26 chapters
Winning QBs and Football Nerds With Mina Kimes, Plus Robert Redford’s Incredible Career With Brian KoppelmanNFL early-season analysis focused on “football nerd” offensive trends (two-tight-end 12 personnel usage), defensive effectiveness limiting explosives, and kickoff rule changes increasing returns.16 Sep 2025 · 1 h 47 min · 38 chapters
Cincy Fails Burrow, the Boring Eagles, Guess the Lines, and Crawford’s Brilliance With Cousin SalRecap and debate of early NFL Week 2 storylines, especially Falcons-Vikings, Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury, and broader league trends (playcalling, officiating, and “I Give Up” rants).15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 56 min · 36 chapters
The Juggernaut Packers, Realistic Clippers Punishments, and Week 2 NFL Picks With Joe House, Jason Concepcion, and Chris RyanThe Juggernaut Packers, Realistic Clippers Punishments, and Week 2 NFL Picks12 Sep 2025 · 1 h 48 min
Arch Manning, NFL Announcers, a New Deal for 'PTI', the Ballmer Scandal, and a Crawford-Canelo Megafight With Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris MannixCollege football and NFL media coverage, with segments on Arch Manning’s early Texas performance, NFL announcers and studio shows, the return/renewal of PTI, and sports-business scandals.10 Sep 2025 · 2 h 4 min · 43 chapters
A Classic Josh-Vs.-Lamar Battle, the Week 1 Panic Meter, Guess the Lines and Parent Corner With Cousin SalBill Simmons and Cousin Sal recap the Bills-Ravens Week 1 game immediately after it ends, arguing it was a marquee Josh Allen vs.8 Sep 2025 · 1 h 32 min · 35 chapters
Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 NFL Picks, and a Possible Clippers Scandal With Joe HouseBill Simmons Podcast episode covering (1) Eagles vs. Cowboys Week 1 reaction, including Jalen Carter’s “spit” ejection and Dallas’ late-game execution, (2) NFL Week 1 “Ringer 107” gambling…5 Sep 2025 · 1 h 39 min · 32 chapters
Most Fun NFL Story Lines With Peter SchragerPreseason NFL storylines and predictions, focusing on Patrick Mahomes/Kansas City bounce-back, the AFC West (Chiefs vs Broncos), and NFC North coaching/QB shifts (Ben Johnson to Chicago; JJ McCarthy…3 Sep 2025 · 1 h 15 min · 29 chapters
Charles Barkley on Skinny Luka, the Eagles, LeBron, Jokic, Josh Allen, and His Uneasy ESPN PartnershipCharles Barkley on Skinny Luka, the Eagles, LeBron, Jokic, Josh Allen, and His Uneasy ESPN Partnership2 Sep 2025 · 1 h 37 min
Guess the Lines Week 1, Micah Parsons Trade Damage, and an NFL Futures Draft With Cousin SalBill Simmons and Cousin Sal recap NFL Week 1 and do “Guess the Lines,” plus they debate the Micah Parsons trade and run through NFL futures/draft talk.31 Aug 2025 · 1 h 50 min · 47 chapters
The Annual NFC Over/Unders With Cousin SalThis episode is the Bill Simmons/Cousin Sal annual NFL over/under show, focusing on the NFC. They discuss win totals and division futures, with heavy emphasis on the NFC East and NFC North.28 Aug 2025 · 1 h 20 min · 28 chapters