The Bill Simmons Podcast
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 oth...
AI overview.The Ringer, co-founded by Bill Simmons, is a prominent sports and pop culture media company known for its unique blend of insightful commentary and engaging sto…
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On the show
- Zach Lowe10 eps
- Joe House9 eps
- Chris Ryan6 eps
Also: Rob Mahoney, Anthony Dabbundo, Cousin Sal, Sean Fennessey, Kirk Goldsberry, Jason Concepcion, Todd McShay, Doc Rivers, Tim Legler, Joanna Robinson, Nick Wright, J. Kyle Mann, Steve Muench, Van Lathan, Nick Khan, Kevin Wildes, Nathan Hubbard
Audience Interest
- sports analysis and commentary
- celebrity interviews and insights
Podcast Focus
- sports news and events
- celebrity guest appearances
Publishing Consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 6 years
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- 🇺🇸United States · SportsHOME#12.0M to 10M
- 🇦🇺Australia · Sports#168K to 362K
- 🇮🇳India · Sports#344K to 232K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Sports#430K to 160K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Sports#318K to 93K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.2M to 12M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
7.4M to 39M🇺🇸88%🇦🇺3%🇮🇳2%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
4.1M to 21M293K real followers tracked across platforms
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| 10/27/26 | NBA Power Poll 1.0, Plus a ‘You Can See Everything’ Breakdown With Wesley Morris | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons check in on the NBA with a power poll of all the teams. Then, Wesley Morris joins the pod to break down ‘You Can See Everything,’ Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new documentary. (0:00) Intro (4:22) NBA Power Poll intro (4:51) “The Dregs” (12:36) “Panic Time” (15:35) “Hot Messes” (20:09) “Possible Panic Time” (22:13) “Proof of Life” (30:20) “Contender Crock Pot” (35:29) “Contenders” (42:13) “Favorites” (54:56) ‘You Can See Everything’ breakdown with Wesley Morris Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Wesley Morris Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Download Uber Eats and order now. http://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 10m 08s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | A Giants Revival, Browns Believers, a Jets Crash, J-Dub’s Brutal Injury, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Chiefs-Seahawks 'SNF' game before recapping the rest of the Week 7 matchups. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 8 and recap the NBA weekend before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Chiefs-Seahawks (9:26) Browns-Titans (14:18) Bengals-Ravens (18:14) Steelers-Saints (22:54) Colts-Vikings (30:53) Dolphins-Jets (32:37) Giants-Texans (41:14) Packers-Lions (46:47) Rams-Raiders (51:09) Buccaneers-Panthers (53:38) 49ers-Falcons (55:27) Guess the Lines Week 8 (01:09:34) NBA weekend recap (01:23:08) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’26 to ’27. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+ Begins on 10/1/26 and ends on 6/30/27. 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 37m 56s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | Caleb Beats Drake, a Mega-Mailbag, Eagles Drama, NBA Surprises, and NFL Week 7 With Tom Pelissero and Joe House | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to react to the Patriots-Bears Week 7 matchup before discussing NFL topics. Then, Joe House hops on to help Bill answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Patriots-Bears reactions (17:02) The Pick Six With Tom Pelissero (46:46) Mailbag with House (01:36:18) Ringer 107 picks, Week 7 Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers See what boring banking can do for you. 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 10m 16s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | NBA Day One Reactions, Plus Blake Griffin and Peter Berg (Two Interviews!) | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons discusses six NBA topics from Opening Night. Then, Blake Griffin joins Bill to talk about hosting an NBA show, his basketball career, and being a sports parent. Finally, filmmaker Peter Berg hops on to talk about his new film, ‘The Mosquito Bowl,’ opening a boxing gym, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:41) Six-pack of NBA topics from Opening Night (26:29) Blake Griffin on hosting an NBA show, and Jalen Brunson (39:23) Blake’s career and the Clippers (58:35) The Celtics and Tim Duncan (01:08:49) Blake's post-NBA career, the 76ers, and the new season (01:38:11) Sports parenting (01:48:27) ‘Friday Night Lights’ and ‘Hancock’ with Peter Berg (02:06:18) ’30 for 30’ Boxing Gym, and fighting Canelo (02:26:53) Moving to L.A. and growing up with Ari Emanuel (02:38:50) ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ and war films (02:55:33) ‘Friday Night Lights’ stories Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Blake Griffin and Peter Berg Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Now lime comes first. Flip the Sip. 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 | 3h 07m 43s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal | HED: A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal DEK: The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Packers-Cowboys before recapping the rest of the Week 6 games. Then, they guess the lines for Week 7 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (3:14) Cowboys-Packers (13:30) Titans-Colts (19:41) Jets-Patriots (24:52) Bills-Raiders (36:55) Cardinals-Rams (47:00) Texans-Jaguars (54:49) Chargers-Chiefs (01:00:18) Steelers-Buccaneers (01:04:39) Ravens-Browns (01:07:24) Saints-Giants (01:09:22) Bears-Falcons (01:10:27) Panthers-Eagles (01:17:52) Guess the Lines Week 7 (01:34:07) MLB playoffs (01:40:02) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’26 to ’27. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+ Begins on 10/1/26 and ends on 6/30/27. 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 59m 24s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Herbert’s Future, a Week 6 NFL Preview, Plus an NBA Deep Dive With Cam Johnson, Tommy Alter, Tom Pelissero, and Joe House | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to discuss six topics in the NFL. Then, Joe House hops on to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week before Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter join to discuss the Nuggets, the new season, and much more! (0:00) Intro (3:26) Six topics in the NFL with Tom Pelissero (47:57) Ringer 107 picks with Joe House (01:16:26) NBA Over/Unders recap (01:20:35) Jokic, the new NBA season, and more with Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero, Joe House, Cam Johnson, and Tommy Alter Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at https://paypal.com/payin4 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 56m 36s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The East | with Zach Lowe and Joe House | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Joe House for Part 2 of their 2026-27 NBA Over/Unders pod, as they discuss the win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference. (0:00) Intro (3:24) Knicks (13:48) Celtics (21:26) 76ers (35:48) Raptors (45:06) Nets (56:05) Cavaliers (01:03:30) Pistons (01:12:10) Pacers (01:21:37) Bulls (01:28:35) Bucks (01:37:13) Magic (01:43:20) Heat (01:51:15) Hawks (01:56:19) Hornets (02:03:39) Wizards (02:19:20) Recap Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Download Uber Eats and order now. http://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 28m 34s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | NBA Over/Unders, Part 1: The West | with Zach Lowe and Joe House | The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Joe House for Part 1 of their 2026-27 NBA Over/Unders pod, as they discuss the win totals for every team in the Western Conference. (0:00) Intro (1:07) New NBA season excitement (9:06) Spurs (20:56) Rockets (29:08) Mavericks (39:06) Grizzlies (46:51) Pelicans (59:41) Thunder (01:07:36) Timberwolves (01:17:09) Nuggets (01:26:49) Trail Blazers (01:33:43) Jazz (01:41:00) Lakers (01:49:25) Warriors (01:56:15) Suns (02:04:20) Clippers (02:08:24) Kings (02:12:21) Recap Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House 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 | 2h 19m 13s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | 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-Steelers (01:01:08) Lions-Cardinals and Browns-Jets (01:07:22) Bengals-Dolphins and Vikings-Saints (01:10:00) Guess the Lines Week 6 (01:26:38) Parent Corner (01:33:58) Remembering Paul Koehorst Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’26 to ’27. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+ Begins on 10/1/26 and ends on 6/30/27. 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 48m 13s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | 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) Rockets, Clippers, Grizzlies (30:11) Lakers, Timberwolves, Pelicans (40:52) Thunder, Suns, Trailblazers (47:19) Kings, Spurs, Jazz (53:37) Six topics in the NFL with Tom Pelissero (01:27:11) MLB playoffs (01:30:36) Mailbag questions (02:02:17) Ringer 107 picks, Week 5 Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Tom Pelissero, and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized Price Plan® today. https://www.statefarm.com/lp/football/ 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 36m 41s | ||||||
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| 10/6/26 | 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, Hornets, and Cavs (36:28) Pistons, Pacers, and Heat (50:36) Bucks, Knicks, and Magic (59:09) 76ers, Wizards, and Raptors (01:10:23) Cable Star Hall of Fame (01:19:06) ‘Digger’ and Tom Cruise (01:35:40) Manchester City's situation Host: Bill Simmons Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized Price Plan® today. https://www.statefarm.com/lp/football/ 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 45s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | 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 Chiefs-Raiders (54:40) Broncos-49ers and Jaguars-Bengals (01:02:12) Jets-Bears and Packers-Buccaneers (01:04:12) Colts-Commanders (01:07:24) Guess the Lines Week 5 (01:34:34) Parent Corner (01:47:43) MLB and WNBA playoffs Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’26 to ’27. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+ Begins on 10/1/26 and ends on 6/30/27. 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 03m 45s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | 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 Week 4 picks (49:09) Jalen Duren takes Pistons offer and other NBA talk (01:06:08) Six NFL topics with Tom Pelissero (01:49:08) Recapping the Red Sox's season (02:16:23) Celtics and Boston sports preview Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House, Tom Pelissero, and Bill’s dad Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Now lime comes first. Flip the Sip. 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 29m 54s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | 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 changes (24:09) “Do you believe this?” NBA media day quotes (58:37) NBA Vegas expansion (01:03:45) Football broadcast discussion (01:09:28) Tomlin, Brady, and the best NFL broadcasters (01:28:29) College football and Herbstreit (01:34:32) Charles Barkley’s retirement (01:40:47) MLB playoff announcers (01:49:12) Sportswriting Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Bryan Curtis Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo 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 19s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | 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) Chiefs-Dolphins and Bengals-Steelers (52:57) Panthers-Browns (54:45) Guess the Lines Week 4 (01:20:10) MLB playoffs (01:28:49) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at https://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 | 1h 44m 54s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | 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 Simmons Guests: Joe House and Tom Pelissero Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized Price Plan® today. https://www.statefarm.com/lp/football/ 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 04s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | 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 Lowe and Anthony Jeselnik Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Catch Anthony Jeselnik on the "Wrath of Man" tour: https://anthonyjeselnik.com/tour Download Uber Eats and order now. http://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 37m 20s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | 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, and Chris Wohlers Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at https://michelobultra.com/SuperiorAccess 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 51m 12s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | 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) Ringer 107 picks Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized Price Plan® today. https://www.statefarm.com/lp/football/ 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 56m 52s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | 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 Dabbundo Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Billy Gil, and Anthony Dabbundo Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at https://michelobultra.com/SuperiorAccess 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 11m 28s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | 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 Enter for a chance to win superior soccer, basketball, and golf prizes at https://michelobultra.com/SuperiorAccess 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 45m 40s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | 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 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 28m 12s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | 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 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 12m 18s | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
The Ringer, co-founded by Bill Simmons, is a prominent sports and pop culture media company known for its unique blend of insightful commentary and engaging storytelling. The company has made a name for itself through various platforms, including podcasts that resonate deeply with fans of sports and entertainment. The Bill Simmons Podcast stands out due to its informal yet informative format, featuring a mix of interviews with celebrities, athletes, and media figures, alongside recurring guests like Cousin Sal and Joe House. Covering a broad range of sports topics, from game analysis to cultural discussions, the podcast fosters a conversational atmosphere that invites listeners into the world of sports. With a substantial audience exceeding 250,000 listeners, the podcast appeals to sports enthusiasts seeking in-depth analysis and entertaining discussions. Fans appreciate the expertise and humor that Simmons and his guests bring, providing valuable insights that deepen their understanding of sports while keeping them entertained.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 744K
- Total plays: 97M
- Total reviews: 30K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 28K
Castbox
- Followers: 235K
- Plays: 12M
- Reviews: 498
YouTube
- Subscribers: 451K
- Views: 85M
- Videos: 4.1K
Podcast App
- Followers: 30K
- Reviews: 29K
Find them online
Audience
teens
Key insights
What the show covers
- sports news and events
- celebrity guest appearances
- personal anecdotes and stories
- humorous takes on sports
Audience interests
- sports analysis and commentary
- celebrity interviews and insights
- pop culture discussions
- betting and gambling advice
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- over 740000 total followers
- accessible on YouTube
- widely distributed across podcast apps
Publishing consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 6 years
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for The Bill Simmons Podcast
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 19 of 49 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Australia | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| HK | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| PH | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SG | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| VN | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| TR | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Korea | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| India | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| TH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| NG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| HU | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| CL | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| MY | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| RO | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| AE | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Ireland | — | #15 | #15 | — |
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.