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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.

Latest episodes

The Unflappable 49ers, Bad Coaching Galore, Drake Maye’s Rally, Tua’s Rough Cameo, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap Ravens-Falcons and the rest of the Week 5 games. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 6 before ending with Parent Corner and remembering their friend Paul Koehorst. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Ravens-Falcons and Giants-Commanders (21:47) Eagles-Jaguars and Broncos-Chargers (42:36) Raiders-Patriots and Bears-Packers (52:49) 49ers-Seahawks and Colts-

12 Oct 2026 · 1 h 48 min
NBA One Guy (the West!), an Eagles Mess, MLB and WNBA Playoffs, a Mini-Mailbag and Ringer 107 Picks | With Rob Mahoney, Tom Pelissero, and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to continue the NBA One Guy segment with the West! Then, Tom Pelissero joins to talk about six NFL topics heading into Week 5. Finally, Joe House hops on to answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week. (0:00) Intro (2:44) NBA preview and NBA One Guy (West) intro (7:15) Mavericks, Nuggets, Warriors (20:03) Rocket

9 Oct 2026 · 2 h 36 min
NBA One Guy (the East!), a Man City Punishment Primer, and Tom Cruise’s Bomb With J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk NBA rookies before they highlight one player from each East NBA team ahead of the season. Then, Chris Ryan and Van Lathan join to discuss the Cable/Streaming Hall of Fame, Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger,’ and Manchester City's troubles. (0:00) Intro (2:44) Rookies and NBA One Guy (the East) intro (7:01) Bulls, Hawks, and Celtics (21:37) Nets, Horne

6 Oct 2026 · 2 h 12 min
Texas Toast, Fantasy Murderers, Drake Maybe Back, Guess the Lines and MLB Playoffs With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal after the Lion-Panthers game to react to the game and to recap the rest of Week 4. Then, they guess the lines for Week 5 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Lions-Panthers and the NFC playoff picture (11:26) Dolphins-Vikings, Cardinals-Giants, Chargers-Seahawks (31:35) Patriots-Bills and Cowboys-Texans (44:34) Rams-Eagles and Chie

5 Oct 2026 · 2 h 3 min
Hello Cleveland, Week 4 NFL Picks, NBA Award Leans, Raiders Realities, and Boston Despair With Joe House, Tom Pelissero, and Bill’s dad

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Steelers-Browns 'TNF' matchup before making their Ringer 107 picks. Then, Tom Pelissero hops on to discuss six NFL topics heading into Week 4. Finally, Bill’s dad joins the pod to discuss the end of the Red Sox's season, Boston sports, and more! (0:00) Intro (1:08) Steelers-Browns recap (10:45) Fever-Aces recap (17:03) Ringer 107 Wee

2 Oct 2026 · 2 h 29 min
NBA Lie Detectors, Duren’s Future, Tomlin’s TV Splash, and a 2026 Sports Media Check With Kirk Goldsberry and Bryan Curtis

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to talk about the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit and the NBA rule changes before reacting to quotes from NBA media day. Then, Bryan Curtis joins the pod to discuss the NFL broadcast, sportswriting, and much more! (0:00) Intro with Red Sox–Yankees Game 1 reactions (7:04) Jalen Duren pushing his way out of Detroit? (19:09) NBA rule change

30 Sep 2026 · 2 h 5 min
Drake Mayday, a Raiders Revival, Bleakest 0-3 Teams, MLB Playoffs, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Rams-Broncos 'SNF' game before recapping the rest of the matchups of Week 3 and going on to Guess the Lines for Week 4. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Rams-Broncos (7:34) Ravens-Cowboys and Patriots-Jaguars (27:14) Raiders-Saints and Texans-Colts (33:45) Chargers-Bills and Seahawks-Commanders (39:49) Vikings-Bucs and Cardinals-49ers (46:31) Ch

28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 44 min
The Buffalo Curse, a Mega-Mailbag, QB Roulette, and Week 3 Picks With Joe House and Tom Pelissero

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to dive into the mailbag and answer some questions from the listeners. Then, Tom Pelissero comes on to talk about six fascinating topics in the NFL before House returns to make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 3. (0:00) Intro (2:01) Mailbag with House (56:40) Six fascinating things in the NFL with Tom Pelissero (1:30:23) Ringer 107 Week 3 Host: Bill

25 Sep 2026 · 2 h 7 min
The Knicks (and a Crowded East) With Zach Lowe, Plus Anthony Jeselnik on Book Clubs, Roasts, and Stand-Up Comedy in 2026

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the Knicks and the Eastern Conference. Then, Anthony Jeselnik joins the pod to talk about his new book club podcast, before talking about his career as a comedian, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:17) The Knicks and the East with Zach Lowe (01:06:36) Anthony Jeselnik on book clubs, roasts, and stand-up comedy Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach

22 Sep 2026 · 2 h 37 min
The Broken Chargers, Mahomes 3.0, Zombie Deshaun, the Masked Backup, First Coach Fired, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Chiefs winning in OT against the Colts, before recapping the rest of the Week 2 matchups. Then, they guess the lines for Week 3 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) NFL Week 2 recap (01:07:04) Guess the Lines Week 3 (01:31:48) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo

21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 51 min
Apex Josh Allen, the Goofy NFC North, Week 2 Picks, and Bill’s Breakup Letter to the Clippers | With Tom Pelissero and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to react to the Bills defeating the Lions in a Week 2 'TNF' matchup. Then, Joe House joins to listen to Bill’s letter to the Clippers, answer some mailbag questions, and make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 2. (0:00) Intro (1:07) Lions-Bills reactions and more with Tom Pelissero (42:57) Bill’s letter to the Clippers (51:18) Mailbag (01:07:43) Ri

18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 56 min
A Clippers Rebrand, an NFL Mini-Mailbag, and Best MLB Story Lines With Rob Mahoney, Anthony Dabbundo, and Billy Gil

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to preview the Clippers' season after a tough summer. Then, Bill opens up the mailbag to answer some NFL questions. Finally, Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo hop on the pod to talk about their favorite story lines of the MLB season. (0:00) Intro (2:26) Clippers preview with Rob Mahoney (37:48) NFL mailbag (01:04:54) MLB with Billy Gil and Anthony Da

16 Sep 2026 · 2 h 11 min
The Smashmouth Giants, Bumbling Chargers, Stumbling Packers, Week 1 Overreactions, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal react to Week 1 of the NFL season before looking at some of the futures they already regret. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 2 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Week 1 reactions (01:07:33) GTL Week 2 (01:28:13) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, Chris Wohlers, and Trevor Rabone E

14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 45 min
The 49ers Crush the Jet-Lag Bowl, Rams Overreactions, Bills-Texans, and Week 1 NFL Picks With Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the 49ers taking down the Rams in Australia before making their Ringer 107 picks for Week 1 and more! (0:00) Intro (1:08) 49ers-Rams reactions (24:03) Ringer 107 picks (01:13:14) U.S. Open thoughts Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers See what boring banking can do for you. The Ri

11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 28 min
An Absolutely Horrific Patriots Loss, the Rams-49ers Travel Bowl, and Hottest Takes With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly to react to the NFL season opener between the Patriots and the Seahawks. Then, they preview 49ers-Rams in Australia before giving some hot takes. (0:00) Intro (1:07) Patriots-Seahawks reactions (30:51) 49ers-Rams preview and hot takes Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly Produ

10 Sep 2026 · 1 h 12 min
Mahomes or Allen (Again???) and a Clippers-Heavy Mailbag With Nick Wright

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to debate whether Josh Allen is the best QB in the league and the Chiefs’ ceiling this season before diving into a Clippers-heavy mailbag. (0:00) Intro (2:26) A Josh Allen and Chiefs discussion (36:24) Mailbag Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Nick Wright Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Download Uber Eats and order now. http://ubereats.com The

8 Sep 2026 · 1 h 48 min
Guess the Lines Week 1, Plus Favorite NFL Futures With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to Guess the Lines for Week 1 before having their NFL futures draft. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Guess the Lines Week 1 (55:33) NFL futures draft Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at https://michelobultra.com/SuperiorAccess T

7 Sep 2026 · 2 h 18 min
Clippers Rock Bottom 9.0, Plus Charles Barkley on the Clips, 76ers, Lakers, ESPN, and Why He Loves Josh Allen

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons starts the pod by giving his thoughts on the NBA punishing the Clippers. Then, Charles Barkley joins to discuss the Clippers news, Jaylen in Philly, LeBron leaving the Lakers, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:50) The Clippers get punished (22:57) Charles Barkley on the Clippers, ESPN, and more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Charles Barkley Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Oc

3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 40 min
Make-or-Break NFL QBs, a CFB Preview, and the WNBA Renaissance With Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to discuss the NFL's make-or-break QBs before previewing college football. Then, Diana Taurasi joins the pod to talk about the renaissance of the WNBA, her friendship with Kobe, and much more! (0:00) Intro (3:04) NFL and CFB previews with Todd McShay (57:26) Diana Taurasi on the WNBA, Kobe, and much more! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Todd McShay and

1 Sep 2026 · 1 h 39 min
The Annual AFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House for Part 2 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. Next up: the AFC! (0:00) Intro (5:44) AFC East (37:11) AFC North (01:09:30) AFC South (01:28:45) AFC West Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwith

30 Aug 2026 · 1 h 56 min