The Bill Simmons Podcast

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  • 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).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    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).


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    Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Todd McShay

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    25 March 2026, 12:53 am
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    Luka’s Heater, Wemby’s Bid, and Stealth Winners of the NBA Season With Zach Lowe

    Join Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Timberwolves vs. Celtics to react to the game before discussing Luka Doncic and the Lakers’ surge (00:32). Then, they take a deep dive into Victor Wembanyama's greatness before ending with a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade value discussion, winners of the NBA season, and much more (30:06).


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    Guest: Zach Lowe

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


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    23 March 2026, 6:28 am
  • 2 hours 13 minutes
    LakerMania, NBA Expansion, WBC Lessons, and MBJ’s Moment With Billy Gil and Wesley Morris

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the Lakers taking down the Heat with Luka’s 60-point game, the NBA expansion, and more (2:15). Then, Billy Gil hops on to recap the World Baseball Classic and to give his thoughts on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game (29:52). Finally, Wesley Morris joins Bill to react to the Oscar results, including Michael B. Jordan beating out Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor and ‘One Battle After Another’ winning Best Picture (01:00:07).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Billy Gil and Wesley Morris

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    20 March 2026, 5:47 am
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    The Annual Worst NBA Contracts Draft With Joe House and Wosny Lambre

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Wosny Lambre to discuss the best player in the NBA right now and underrated subplots before diving into their annual Worst NBA Contracts Draft (3:01).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Wosny Lambre and Joe House

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    17 March 2026, 11:12 pm
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    A Rollicking NBA Mailbag and March Madness Storylines With Rob Mahoney, Tate Frazier, and J. Kyle Mann

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney LIVE on Netflix to answer some NBA mailbag questions (0:32). Then, Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann react to the March Madness bracket reveal, and much more (55:48).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    16 March 2026, 4:04 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    The Bam Backlash, Kawhi’s Heater, East vs. West, and SGA vs. Jokic, With Tim Legler

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to discuss how the gap between the NBA conferences has closed significantly due to the talent of the league (4:17). Then, they break down Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game against the Wizards, Kawhi Leonard’s late-season surge, and much more (34:38).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guest: Tim Legler

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    13 March 2026, 3:01 am
  • 2 hours 51 minutes
    NFL Over/Unders, an Oscars Preview, and a Brady-Pats Feud | With Cousin Sal, Sean Fennessey, and Seth Wickersham

    The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to guess the NFL over/unders for win totals (2:30). Then, Sean Fennessey hops on to talk about the Academy Awards subplots (01:12:17). Finally, Seth Wickersham joins to discuss Tom Brady’s complicated relationship with the Patriots and QBs as talked about in his book, ‘American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback’ (01:56:02).


    Host: Bill Simmons

    Guests: Cousin Sal, Seth Wickersham, and Sean Fennessey

    Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo


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    Uber Eats: Score Gameday deals all tournament long

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    11 March 2026, 1:14 am
  • 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).


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    Guest: Zach Lowe

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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
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