The Bill Simmons Podcast
by The Ringer
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- sports analysis and commentary
- celebrity interviews and insights
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- sports news and events
- celebrity guest appearances
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- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 6 years
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- available on multiple platforms
- over 740000 total followers
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- 🇺🇸US · Sports#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Sports#51M to 3M
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- 🇩🇪DE · Sports#45100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Sports#6230K to 100K
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1.5M to 4.4M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.9M to 15M🇺🇸20%🇨🇦20%🇦🇺20%+46 more - Active Followers
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2.0M to 5.9M744K real followers tracked across platforms
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A Knicks Miracle (and an All-Time Spurs Collapse), a Mini-Mailbag, and a World Cup Preview | With Joe House, Kirk Goldsberry, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal
Jun 11, 2026
2h 00m 50s
A Gutty Spurs Win, Angry Knicks Fans, Game 4 Thoughts, and NBA Draft Movements With Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann
Jun 9, 2026
1h 31m 09s
Can Wemby’s Spurs Shake Off a True Gut Punch? Plus: Adam Friedland on NYC Coming Alive, Trump at MSG, and the World Cup.
Jun 8, 2026
2h 07m 31s
The Knicks Land a Haymaker, With Doc Rivers. Plus, a Mini-Mailbag, the End of 'Euphoria,' and a Movies Resurgence With Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan.
Jun 4, 2026
2h 05m 29s
A Finals Pick, Greatest Knicks Ever, ‘Made’ N.Y.C. Stars, and Big NFL Trades With Max Kellerman
Jun 2, 2026
2h 07m 41s
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| 6/11/26 |  A Knicks Miracle (and an All-Time Spurs Collapse), a Mini-Mailbag, and a World Cup Preview | With Joe House, Kirk Goldsberry, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal | Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Kirk Goldsberry to react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks. Then, Bill answers some NBA questions from the mailbag before Anthony Dabbundo and Cousin Sal join to talk about their favorite FIFA World Cup bets ahead of the big tournament. (0:00) Intro (01:15) NBA Finals Game 4 reactions with Joe House and Kirk Goldsberry (41:50) NBA mailbag (01:09:28) World Cup bets with Anthony Dabbundo and Cousin Sal Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com Book a new kind of stay at HolidayInn.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 00m 50s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | A Gutty Spurs Win, Angry Knicks Fans, Game 4 Thoughts, and NBA Draft Movements With Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann | Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney LIVE to react to the Spurs taking Game 3 against the Knicks in the NBA Finals (1:15). Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to break down the top prospects and the best fits ahead of the NBA draft (48:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 31m 09s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Can Wemby’s Spurs Shake Off a True Gut Punch? Plus: Adam Friedland on NYC Coming Alive, Trump at MSG, and the World Cup. | Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons LIVE on Netflix to give his thoughts on Game 2 of the NBA Finals and to discuss what the Spurs will need to do being down 0-2 in the series (1:15). Then, Adam Friedland joins the pod to talk Knicks, the World Cup, and much, much more (50:27). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Friedland Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 07m 31s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | The Knicks Land a Haymaker, With Doc Rivers. Plus, a Mini-Mailbag, the End of 'Euphoria,' and a Movies Resurgence With Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan. | Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Doc Rivers LIVE on Netflix to recap the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals (01:15). Then, Bill does a mini-mailbag (51:40) before being joined by Chris Ryan and Joanna Robinson to give their thoughts on the ‘Euphoria’ finale, whether it stuck the landing, as well as the state of TV and movies (1:21:20). Hosts: Bill SimmonsGuests: Doc Rivers, Chris Ryan, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Tucker Tashjian, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com Give No Quits. Shop at your Local Duluth Trading Company Store or Online The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 05m 29s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | A Finals Pick, Greatest Knicks Ever, ‘Made’ N.Y.C. Stars, and Big NFL Trades With Max Kellerman | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Max Kellerman to discuss the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade to the Rams (02:35) and the Patriots trade for A.J. Brown (16:05). Then, they preview the biggest storylines heading into a highly anticipated Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals (29:35). Finally, they discuss the greatest Knicks of all time (56:20), what’s next for OKC (1:39:30), and much more! Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Max KellermanProducers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Tucker Tashjian, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com Bundle and SaveBook now on Expedia.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 07m 41s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | Down Goes OKC! Spurs-Knicks is Here! What the Hell Just Happened? And What Does OKC Do Now? | With Zach Lowe | Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to react to Wemby and the Spurs defeating the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals (1:17). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Give No Quits. Shop at your Local Duluth Trading Company Store or Online The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 36m 50s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House | Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney LIVE on Netflix to react to the Spurs forcing a Game 7 against the Thunder (1:17). Then, David Jacoby and Joe House hop on to react to the NBA lottery reform plan, talk about the losers of the Cavs' drubbing, and answer some mailbag questions (39:15). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com/paymonthly The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 50m 59s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | A Spurs Fumble, CarusoMania, Brunson’s Mega-Rise and a Knicks Appreciation With Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler LIVE on Netflix to react to the Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead against the Spurs before recapping the Knicks’ road to the NBA Finals (1:16). Then, Brian Koppelman hops on to discuss what it means for the Knicks to make the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cavs (01:09:22). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Uber Eats makes last-minute gifting easy. https://www.ubereats.com/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 44m 55s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | OKC Gets Wobbled, Cleveland’s Done, and Knicks Nirvana Is Here (Maybe) With Zach Lowe and Sean Fennessey | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to Game 4 between the Thunder and Spurs before making a pressure ranking of the series and discussing role players (1:17). Then, Sean Fennessey comes on to discuss the ECF with the Knicks looking to close out the series against the Cavs (54:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Sean Fennessey Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 40m 19s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | The Red-Hot Knicks, OKC’s Beat-Up-Wemby Ploy, a Mini-Mailbag, and ‘Survivor 50’ | With Rob Mahoney, Jason Concepcion, and Mallory Rubin | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney go LIVE on Netflix to react to Game 2 between the Cavs and Knicks before recapping Thunder-Spurs Game 2 and answering some mailbag questions (1:16). Then, Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin join to break down the ‘Survivor 50’ finale and recap their favorite parts of the season (01:07:07). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Jason Concepcion, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Find the right talent with Hiring Pro at https://linkedin.com/simmons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 12m 50s | ||||||
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| 5/20/26 | An MSG Miracle, the Wemby Arrival Game, Tottenham’s Nadir, and 'Euphoria' Season 3 | With Joe House, Chris Ryan, Anthony Dabbundo, and Zoe Simmons | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House react to the Knicks beating the Cavs in OT in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals before reacting to Wemby’s once-in-a-lifetime Game 1 against OKC (3:13). Then, Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo join to talk about Tottenham Hotspur fighting relegation, the Champions League final, and the World Cup (1:15:30). Finally, Zoe Simmons comes on to catch up on all things pop culture, turning 21, and much more (01:49:07). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House, Chris Ryan, Anthony Dabbundo, and Zoe Simmons Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 31m 39s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | An Epic Spurs-Thunder Series, Cleveland Survives, and the Knicks' Moment Is HERE With Zach Lowe | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to the Cavs eliminating the Pistons in Game 7 before previewing the conference finals matchups and looking at trade suitors for Giannis (0:31). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jonathan Frias Find the right talent with Hiring Pro at https://linkedin.com/simmons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 48m 00s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | Harden’s Moment, an NFL Schedule Glut, Owning the Jazz, and a Boston Sports Check-In—With Bryan Curtis, Bill’s Dad, and Ryan Smith | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about five guys he’s observing for the two major Game 6 NBA playoff games on Friday night (3:54). Then, Bryan Curtis joins to discuss the current state of sports programming before Bill’s dad hops on to reflect on the Celtics’ playoff collapse and to check in on Boston sports (22:38). Finally, Jazz owner Ryan Smith joins the pod to talk about the second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, rebuilding the team, the growth of Utah, and much more (01:43:22). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Bryan Curtis, Bill’s dad, and Ryan Smith Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Book a new kind of stay at HolidayInn.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 53m 49s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the Spurs taking a 3-2 lead against the Timberwolves and the 76ers moving on from Daryl Morey (2:27). Then, David Jacoby joins to answer some mailbag questions with Bill and Kirk (41:49). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Uber Eats makes last-minute gifting easy. https://www.ubereats.com/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 04m 16s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tate Frazier and Joe House to recap the NBA draft lottery and to preview the possible lottery picks (0:31). Then, Chris Vernon joins to give his thoughts on Memphis’s no. 3 pick and to catch up on the NBA playoffs (53:05). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA®️ COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 46m 18s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Five NBA Playoff Takes, Plus David Letterman’s First-Ever BS Pod Appearance (We Did It!!!)✨ | NBA playoffsDavid Letterman+3 | David Letterman | — | — | NBAplayoffs+5 | State Farm | 1h 57m 45s | |
| 5/6/26 | NBA Lottery Karma Rankings, Jaylen’s Future, and a Blistering Wolves-Spurs Series With Nick Wright✨ | NBACeltics+5 | Nick Wright | TwitchThe Ringer+1 | — | NBACeltics+7 | PayPalpaymonthly | 1h 47m 38s | |
| 5/4/26 | Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe✨ | NBA PlayoffsCleveland Cavaliers+4 | Zach Lowe | The RingerNetflix | ClevelandToronto+4 | CavsRaptors+8 | — | 1h 12m 02s | |
| 5/4/26 | Part 1: Detroit’s Comeback, Philly’s Resurrection, and Celtics Questions With Zach Lowe✨ | NBA PlayoffsDetroit Pistons+4 | Zach Lowe | The Ringer | DetroitPhilly+3 | NBAPistons+5 | MICHELOB ULTRACOURTSIDE | 1h 08m 58s | |
| 5/1/26 | Joker’s Out, and Boston Might Be Next. Plus, an MLB Cocktail Party and 'Survivor 50' With Rob Mahoney, Billy Gil, and Jason Concepcion.✨ | NBA playoffsMLB+3 | Rob MahoneyBilly Gil+1 | FanduelThe Ringer+1 | — | NBAMLB+7 | — | 2h 17m 16s | |
| 4/29/26 | Boston Gets Clocked, Round 1 Predictions, and a Mega-Mailbag With Chris Ryan and Joe House✨ | NBA playoffsRound 1 predictions+5 | Chris RyanJoe House | The Ringer | BostonPhiladelphia+4 | NBAplayoffs+6 | Michelob UltraCOURTSIDE | 2h 01m 30s | |
| 4/27/26 | Embiid’s Return, Houston’s Weird Weekend, Joker’s Swoon, and a Knicks Gut Check With Zach Lowe✨ | NBA playoffsEmbiid's return+5 | Zach Lowe | The RingerNetflix+3 | — | NBAplayoffs+7 | — | 2h 00m 21s | |
| 4/24/26 | NFL Draft Notes, Knicks and Nuggets Red Flags, Atlanta’s Moment, and Vrabel’s Mess | With Rob Mahoney and Sean Fennessey✨ | NFL DraftNBA Playoffs+4 | Rob MahoneySean Fennessey | The Ringer | AtlantaKnicks+7 | NFL DraftNBA Playoffs+5 | Michelob UltraCOURTSIDE | 1h 36m 47s | |
| 4/22/26 | NBA Panic Rankings, NFL Draft Guesses, and a Michael Jackson Movie Review | With Todd McShay, Steve Muench, and Van Lathan✨ | NBA playoffsNFL draft+3 | Todd McShaySteve Muench+1 | The RingerMichael | — | NBANFL+5 | Uber Eats | 2h 06m 49s | |
| 4/20/26 | A Magic Upset, a Lakers Surprise, Playoff Wemby, El Cheapo, Bill’s Award Flip, and Other Round 1 Notes With Zach Lowe✨ | NBA playoffsMVP vote+3 | Zach Lowe | The RingerNetflix | Trail BlazersSpurs | NBAplayoffs+6 | PayPalCODE | 2h 05m 08s | |
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