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The Ringer

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.

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to have an NBA League Pass draft of the most fun teams to watch (2:19). Then, Joe House joins the pod to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (02:01:30).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Rockets' Rise and NBA League Pass Rankings With Zach Lowe, Plus Week 12 NFL Picks With Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons opens up the mailbag to answer various questions from the listeners (2:14).

Host: Bill Simmons

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm.

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The Mailbag Makes a Dramatic Return

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Eagles take down the Lions to recap Week 11 of the NFL season (1:53). Then, they guess the lines for Week 12 before ending with a special Parent Corner remembering Cleto Escobedo III (01:01:44).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm.

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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Philly’s Dominant D, Shaky Mahomes, Shakier Darnold, Shakiest Goff, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to react to SGA and the OKC Thunder dismantling the Lakers (2:18). Then, they talk about Nikola Jokic’s resurgence, the struggling Clippers, and the most surprising teams this NBA season (32:42). Finally, Joe House and Billy Gil join to discuss NFL trends before making their Ringer 107 picks (01:22:49).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tim Legler, Joe House, and Billy Gil

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm.

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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OKC’s Better, Jokic Isn’t Real, a Clippers Swoon, and Detroit’s Rise With Tim Legler, Plus Week 11 Picks With Joe House and Billy Gil

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to react to the Mavericks firing Nico Harrison months after trading Luka Doncic (3:04). Then, they take a look at a possible Anthony Davis trade before discussing parity in MLB, coaching in college sports, and much more (40:47)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chuck Klosterman

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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Nico’s Gone, Iconic Bad Trades, Baseball’s Comeback, Lane Kiffin, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Power of Boredom With Chuck Klosterman

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Sunday night matchup between the Chargers and Steelers to recap Week 10 of the NFL season (1:41). Then, they guess the lines for Week 11 before ending with Parent Corner (01:06:07).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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Did the Pats Become the Bills? Is Stafford the MVP? Do the Jags Hate Their Fans? Plus, Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss five of his favorite NBA trade ideas right now (1:58). Then, they talk about the NFL playoff picture before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (41:44).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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Five NBA Trade Ideas, a Sleeper NFL Playoff Team, Eagles-Packers, and Week 10 Picks With Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Sheil Kapadia to react to the NFL trade deadline moves (2:54). Then, Sean Fennessey and Van Lathan join to discuss the movie industry, young filmmakers, and much more (50:58)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Sheil Kapadia, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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Crazy NFL Trade Deadline Swings and the Future of Filmmaking With Sheil Kapadia, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 9 of the NFL season. But first, they recap an all-time Game 7 as the Dodgers defeat the Blue Jays to win back-to-back World Series (05:04). Then, they discuss their Week 9 takeaways, including the Bills' win against the Chiefs (28:34). After, they get into Guess the Lines for Week 10 (01:14:34) and finish off with Parent Corner (01:34:48) !

Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Cousin SalProducers: Jonathan Frias, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo

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Game 7 Baseball Magic, Josh Beats Pat, Seattle’s Rise, Cincy’s Fall, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about their “uh-oh” teams before doing a power poll 10 days into the NBA season (4:01). Then, Peter Schrager joins the pod to help Bill and House make their Ringer 107 picks (41:04).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House and Peter Schrager

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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A Quick NBA Power Poll, Minny’s QB Mess, Josh vs. Pat, and Week 9 Picks With Joe House and Peter Schrager

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss athletes that have raised the profile of a sport and where Caitlin Clark fits into that group (4:05), NBA title contenders paired with Masters contenders (29:01), and Bill's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' mini pyramid (1:09:09). Then Bill is joined by '3 Body Problem' creators David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo for a spoiler-free discussion about creating a bingeable TV show in 2024, David and Dan's decision to leap into sci-fi after 'Game of Thrones,' the future of entertainment technology, and more (1:24:33).

Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Joe House, David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo
Producer: Kyle Crichton

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A Masters–NBA Title Crossover, Caitlin’s New World, and the ‘Curb’ Mini Pyramid With Joe House. Plus, Creating ‘3 Body Problem’ With David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo.

A Masters–NBA Title Crossover, Caitlin’s New World, and the ‘Curb’ Mini Pyramid With Joe House. Plus, Creating ‘3 Body Problem’ With David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo.

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