The Bill Simmons Podcast

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  • 2 hours 59 minutes
    An NBA Playoff Preview With Doc Rivers, Plus Nick Khan on WrestleMania 42 and the Next Big WWE Stars

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to react to the Warriors taking down the Clippers to keep their playoff hopes alive, Wemby and the Spurs’ improvement this season, and the Bucks' season (5:17). Then, Nick Khan joins to talk about the future of WWE, WrestleMania 42, and much more (01:27:18)!


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Doc Rivers and Nick Khan

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    17 April 2026, 4:21 am
  • 2 hours 13 minutes
    Two Crazy Play-In Games, and 2026 NBA Awards Picks With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House to recap the Hornets taking down the Heat and the Trail Blazers securing the West's 7-seed in the first two Play-In Tournament games (3:26). Then, Bill and Kirk break down their NBA awards picks for the season (57:13).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    15 April 2026, 7:59 am
  • 2 hours 11 minutes
    The 30 Most Intriguing NBA Playoff Guys, With Zach Lowe

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe preview the 2026 NBA playoffs on the final day of the regular season before doing a draft of the most intriguing guys in the playoffs (0:32).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Zach Lowe

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


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    13 April 2026, 7:19 am
  • 2 hours 3 minutes
    Tatum in NYC, MVP Questions, Best First-Round Matchups, and Kon Vs. Coop, With Tim Legler

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to Thursday night's Knicks-Celtics game before being joined by Tim Legler to discuss Joel Embiid’s bizarre surgery news, Scoot Henderson and the Trail Blazers, and possible playoff matchups (0:06). Then, Bill asks five questions to try to narrow down the MVP race (01:18:50).


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    10 April 2026, 3:52 am
  • 2 hours 20 minutes
    Half-Baked Ideas With Kevin Wildes. Plus: The Masters, ‘The Pitt’, Coachella, and ‘Love Story’ With Nathan Hubbard and Joanna Robinson.

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Wildes to present another set of Half-Baked Ideas (7:57). Then, Nathan Hubbard comes on to discuss the biggest story lines ahead of the Masters and Coachella (01:01:55). Finally, Joanna Robinson joins to break down ‘The Pitt’ before previewing ‘Euphoria’ ahead of the new season, and much more (01:28:17).


    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guests: Kevin Wildes, Nathan Hubbard, and Joanna Robinson
    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    7 April 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 2 hours 5 minutes
    The 2026 Made-Up NBA Awards With Zach Lowe

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to react to the Nuggets-Spurs OT game before discussing the Lakers' injuries (0:32). Then, they give out their 2026 Made-Up NBA Awards (23:28).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Zach Lowe

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


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    6 April 2026, 4:03 am
  • 2 hours 28 minutes
    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 Dad

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Tiger Woods situation before diving into the mailbag to answer some questions from the listeners (2:53). Then, Jason Concepcion hops on to talk about the Knicks heading into the playoffs and ‘Survivor 50’ (01:08:11). Finally, Bill’s dad checks in to talk Boston sports and television shows (01:51:35).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Joe House, Jason Concepcion, and Bill’s dad

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    3 April 2026, 1:56 am
  • 1 hour 56 minutes
    A Radical NBA Idea, Wemby’s Musical Comp, Despising Duke, and Baseball’s ABS Revolution With Chuck Klosterman

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss a new fix for tanking in the NBA, before diving into a convo about fixing the NBA product as a whole (2:49). Then, they discuss the development of student-athletes and the draft process (40:15). Finally, they break down Wemby’s game, ABS in MLB, and more (01:05:50).


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    Guest: Chuck Klosterman

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    31 March 2026, 11:08 pm
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    UConn’s Miracle, Weirdest NBA Season Ever, A Scary Playoff Team Draft, and an Iffy Expansion Plan With Zach Lowe

    Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Knicks vs. Thunder to react to UConn’s buzzer beater against Duke before diving into a scary playoff team draft (0:32). Then, they discuss the NBA expansion plans and take a deep dive into the weirdest NBA season’s ever (01:01:29).


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    Guest: Zach Lowe

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


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    30 March 2026, 6:07 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    NBA Hot Takes, OKC’s Red Flag, and Giannis vs. Father Time With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to talk about how vulnerable the OKC Thunder are after their loss to the Celtics before Joe House joins for some quick NBA takes (3:38). Then, they discuss whether there are enough historical signs to indicate that teams shouldn't trade for Giannis at this point in his career (59:51).


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    Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    26 March 2026, 10:02 pm
  • 2 hours 9 minutes
    March Madness Takes, NBA Lottery Debates, and Best NFL Draft Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShay

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to answer some NBA mailbag questions before previewing an exciting Sweet 16 round of March Madness (4:23). Then, Todd McShay joins to break down this year’s NFL draft class and the best draft story lines (01:03:49).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShay

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    25 March 2026, 12:53 am
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