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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 Cousin Sal right after the Sunday-night matchup between the Packers and the Steelers to recap Week 8 of the NFL season (2:29). Then, they guess the lines for Week 9 before reacting to the NBA gambling scandal and ending with Parent Corner (58:52).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Green Bay’s Statement, Drake’s Hot Streak, NFL Blowout Day, Flash Sales, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the NBA gambling scandal before having an early NBA power poll (3:24). Finally, they make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 8 of the NFL season (01:07:06).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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An NBA Scandal, the WembyCorn, a Three-Day Power Poll, and NFL Week 8 Picks With Joe House

Bill reacts to the start of the NBA season with OKC's defeat of the Rockets in a double-OT nail-biter (2:32). Then, Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show join the pod to have a midseason check-in draft (22:17).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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An OKC-Houston Slugfest, MJ on NBC, and a Seven-Week NFL Awards Draft With Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 7 NFL highlights and wishing luck with “Baby Doll” corner (2:29). Then, they check in with the Cowboys before guessing the lines for Week 8 and ending with Parent Corner (01:01:13).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Colts Machine, a Giant Disaster, Hock Tua, Baby Doll’s Luck Corner, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to react to the NBA rookie class in the preseason (2:55). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (39:22).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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A Crazy Good NBA Rookie Class With J. Kyle Mann, Plus Tua’s Cleveland Adventure, and NFL Week 7 Picks With Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Joe House for Part 2 of the annual Over/Unders pod as they run through the win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference!

Intro (00:00)

Cavaliers (02:00)

Pistons (09:28)

Bucks (14:53)

Pacers (23:35)

Bulls (31:28)

Knicks (38:08)

Sixers (44:11)

Celtics (50:07)

Raptors (57:37)

Nets (01:02:48)

Magic (01:09:05)

Hawks (01:14:19)

Heat (01:20:25)

Hornets (01:25:20)

Wizards (01:30:57)

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

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

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NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The East With Zach Lowe and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach and Joe House for Part 1 of the annual Over/Unders pod, as they run through the win totals for every team in the Western Conference!

Intro: (00:00)

Thunder (04:00)

Nuggets (12:10)

Timberwolves (29:15)

Trail Blazers (35:35)

Jazz (43:25)

Rockets (52:10)

Spurs (01:00:56)

Mavericks (01:10:55)

Grizzlies (01:19:00)

Pelicans (01:25:52)

Clippers (01:34:40)

Lakers (01:42:09)

Warriors (01:51:21)

Kings (02:00:25)

Suns (02:06:45)

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

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

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NBA Over/Unders, Part 1: The West With Zach Lowe and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 6 of the NFL season, including Baker Mayfield’s MVP case, the Chiefs’ win over the Lions, and more (2:34). Then, they guess the lines for Week 7 (57:24), and close with a special Parent Corner with Jimmy Kimmel (75:55)!

Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Cousin Sal and Jimmy KimmelProducers: Michael Szokoli, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chia Hao Tat

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BakerMania, Kelce’s New Identity, Cross-Off Teams, Guess the Lines, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to check in on the exciting Texas NBA teams, react to the NBA GM survey, and talk about the trends around the league (8:39). Then, Chris Vernon joins Bill and House to discuss the Grizzlies and other NBA topics before making their Ringer 107 picks (01:03:57).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, and Chris Vernon

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Belichick’s ‘Legacy,' a Texas NBA Gauntlet, Boston’s 3 Party, Ja’s Big Season, and Week 6 NFL Picks With Kirk Goldsberry, Chris Vernon, and Joe House

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss whether the Knicks could ever land Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Pereira’s dominant win at UFC 320, the future of the UFC, and more! (5:22). Then, Wesley Morris joins to talk about people returning to the movie theaters, Sean Penn’s career, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ (01:06:15).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ariel Helwani and Wesley Morris

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.

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Why Giannis Won’t Be a Knick, UFC’s Latest Boom, the Movie Theater Renaissance, Six Stages of Sean Penn, and ‘One Battle After Another’ With Ariel Helwani and Wesley Morris

Bill discusses the Red Sox and news of Adam Silver’s NBA European league venture (2:50). Then, Bill is joined by WWE superstar Cody Rhodes to talk about his wrestling career, his father, and much more (13:52)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cody Rhodes

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Euro NBA Thoughts, Plus Cody Rhodes on Being the WWE’s Guy, Leaving AEW, Feuding With John Cena, and the Rules of Kayfabe

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