The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

  • 1 hour 47 minutes
    Tatum’s Stunning Return, Wemby’s Big Weekend, and a 2011 MVP Deep Dive With Zach Lowe

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to react to Jayson Tatum’s return before recapping the NBA games of the weekend (0:32). Then, they take a look at the playoff picture and have a stock draft before ending with a deep dive on the 2011 MVP race (54:12).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Zach Lowe

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers


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    9 March 2026, 6:37 am
  • 2 hours 19 minutes
    NFL Free Agency Predictions, an NBA Power Poll, and Tatum’s Return With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Michael Pina, and Joe House

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly to predict the top NFL offseason stories (4:10). Then, Michael Pina and Joe House join to break down Bill’s updated NBA power poll rankings (01:06:51).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Michael Pina, and Joe House

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    6 March 2026, 2:59 am
  • 2 hours 10 minutes
    An NBA Mailbag, LeBron’s Next Move, and the Wild Paramount-WBD Merger With David Jacoby and Matt Belloni

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby to answer some mailbag questions from the listeners (2:45). Then, Matt Belloni joins to react to the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger and to discuss the winners and losers of the deal (01:11:33).

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guests: Matt Belloni and David Jacoby
    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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    4 March 2026, 5:12 am
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    Burning NBA Questions and a “Holy Crap, Charlotte!!!” Deep Dive With Zach Lowe

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after 76ers-Celtics to react to the game before recapping the NBA slate from the weekend (0:32). Then, they look at the playoff picture, possible All-NBA teams, before ending on a deep dive of the Hornets (51:02).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Zach Lowe

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers


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    2 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 2 hours 15 minutes
    Luka’s Strange L.A. Ride, a New York Sports Drought, Lost NBA Nicknames, and a Big Mailbag With Max Kellerman

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Max Kellerman to talk about Luka Doncic’s time with the Lakers so far before diving into a discussion about the New York sports title drought (2:32). Then, they dive into a mailbag to answer questions from the listeners about NBA nicknames, boxing, and much more (46:48).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Max Kellerman

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    27 February 2026, 2:00 am
  • 2 hours 19 minutes
    A Loaded NBA Draft Debate, Wemby’s Finals Shadow, and Fun MLB Story Lines With Tate Frazier, J. Kyle Mann, and Billy Gil

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Tate Frazier to preview the NBA draft by looking at some of the top prospects before discussing the Spurs' ceiling this season (3:40). Then, Billy Gil joins the pod to discuss fantasy baseball leagues and preview the MLB season (01:16:59).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Tate Frazier, and Billy Gil

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    25 February 2026, 2:46 am
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    Boston Does L.A., Honeymoon Harden, a Denver Hiccup, and a Kawhi Deep Dive With Zach Lowe

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Celtics vs. Lakers to react to the game before recapping the NBA slate from the weekend (01:11). Then, they dive deep and go over Kawhi Leonard's 14-year career (01:09:13).
    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: Zach Lowe
    Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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    23 February 2026, 6:22 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    The Mailbag: Dangerous NBA Teams, Lottery Tweaks, the KD Files, The Oscars, and Cruise vs. Pacino | With Chris Ryan and Joe House

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to dive into the mailbag and answer questions from the listeners (2:21). Then, Joe House joins to talk about their favorite NBA bets post All-Star break before ending the show with some more mailbag questions (43:21).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Chris Ryan and Joe house

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    18 February 2026, 3:30 am
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    They Saved the NBA All-Star Game? Plus, the NBA’s Tumultuous Week, With Zach Lowe

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to NBA All-Star Weekend and to catch up on the NBA season (0:32). Then, they try to figure out how to fix some of the problems around the league (45:44).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Zach Lowe

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    16 February 2026, 5:26 am
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    Handing Out the ‘Heat’ Awards for This NBA Season With Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney LIVE at the Wiltern in Los Angeles to hand out quotes from ‘Heat’ as awards for this NBA season (1:11). 


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    13 February 2026, 3:54 am
  • 2 hours 17 seconds
    Why Can’t the NBA Actually Fix the NBA? Plus, Super Bowl Hangover Stuff With Nick Wright and Bill’s Dad.

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to compare the Super Bowl runs of the Chiefs and the Pats before breaking down what happened with Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX (3:12). Then, they discuss how they would fix the NBA All-Star Weekend, the problem with tanking, and much more (36:29). Finally, Bill cracks open a Michelob Ultra six-pack and answers six questions to reflect on the season before Bill’s dad joins to catch up on the Celtics and the Pats (01:28:42).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Nick Wright and Bill’s dad

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    11 February 2026, 5:12 am
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