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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.

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    • 4.9 • 35 Ratings

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.

    Part 2: Barkley’s Future, TNT’s Possible Past, and 2024 NBA Media Trends With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis

    Part 2: Barkley’s Future, TNT’s Possible Past, and 2024 NBA Media Trends With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis

    In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis to discuss NBA Finals narratives, the state of modern sports studio shows and broadcasts, the future of 'Inside the NBA,' NBA schedule debates, and more!

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guests: Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis
    Producer: Kyle Crichton


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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Part 1: The Best NBA Finals Angles With Ryen Russillo

    Part 1: The Best NBA Finals Angles With Ryen Russillo

    In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Mavericks-Celtics NBA Finals, a look back on each team's playoff path, NBA historical implications, how the Mavericks reinvented their team mid-season, player matchups, and much more.

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: Ryen Russillo
    Producer: Kyle Crichton



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    • 1 hr 7 min
    RIP Bill Walton. Plus, Minnesota Avoids a Sweep, a Towns Semi-Redemption, and Best Backcourts With J. Kyle Mann.

    RIP Bill Walton. Plus, Minnesota Avoids a Sweep, a Towns Semi-Redemption, and Best Backcourts With J. Kyle Mann.

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Timberwolves avoiding a sweep by winning Game 4 in Dallas, what happened to home-court advantage in the NBA, "best NBA backcourt ever" debates, Celtics speculation, and more (1:44). Finally, Bill remembers the great Bill Walton for his incredible college exploits, his Hall of Fame NBA career, and his unique and joyous approach to basketball and life (1:04:11).

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: J. Kyle Mann
    Producer: Kyle Crichton


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    • 1 hr 33 min
    Luka’s Ascendance and a Mavs-Celtics Finals Is Brewing With Ryen Russillo

    Luka’s Ascendance and a Mavs-Celtics Finals Is Brewing With Ryen Russillo

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Mavericks' 3-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, the mastery of Luka Doncic, the revival of Kyrie Irving (1:28), struggles for KAT and Anthony Edwards (23:50), a history of the "best player alive" belt (46:37), the Celtics-Pacers series, Jayson Tatum debates, Finals speculation, and more (1:06:08).

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: Ryen Russillo
    Producer: Kyle Crichton
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    • 1 hr 55 min
    A Tatum/Brown Convo, Indy in Trouble, Kyrie’s Revival, and Best Defenses Ever With Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas

    A Tatum/Brown Convo, Indy in Trouble, Kyrie’s Revival, and Best Defenses Ever With Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Rob Mahoney to discuss the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Pacers and whether the series is already over with Tyrese Haliburton's injury (2:51). Plus, an awesome Mavericks-Timberwolves series (34:40), the Cavaliers fire head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the NBA coaching carousel, and more (52:11). Finally, Bill talks with two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas about the uniqueness of Kyrie Irving, the all-time greatest NBA defensive teams, Pistons stories, how the Mavericks and Timberwolves match up, and more (1:14:24).

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guests: Isiah Thomas, Chris Ryan, and Rob Mahoney
    Producer: Kyle Crichton


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    • 1 hr 44 min
    The Celtics Steal Game 1 With Kevin O’Connor, plus Wesley Morris on NYC’s NBA Revival, ‘Challengers’ Nit-Picks, and Worst Sports Movie Endings

    The Celtics Steal Game 1 With Kevin O’Connor, plus Wesley Morris on NYC’s NBA Revival, ‘Challengers’ Nit-Picks, and Worst Sports Movie Endings

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss the Celtics' overtime win vs. the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Mavericks-Timberwolves predictions, the Lakers' coaching search, and more (1:40). Then, Bill talks to the New York Times' Wesley Morris about NY sports, before discussing the new Zendaya film, 'Challengers', the worst sports movie endings of all time, and summer 2024 films (1:01:14).

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guests: Kevin O'Connor and Wesley Morris
    Producer: Kyle Crichton


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    • 2 hrs 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

undervolcano ,

Smile

What a smile, found the podcast early on during pandemic. Keeps me company when I run. I consider myself a casual sports fan but I wait for the podcast. It brings a smile, great job

JBryGFOP ,

Great Sports Hang

An incredible pod, as it has been for years. It’s like hanging out talking sports and pop culture with a great friend. Thanks for all the hours Bill.

Gadeh12 ,

Just Bill

Great pod, if you know Bill you know what to expect if not. Just fun and expertise pod. I'm a fan since the ESPN days, we miss the columns.

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