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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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    • 4.4 • 28.5K 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.

    Celtics on the Brink With Doc Rivers

    Celtics on the Brink With Doc Rivers

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares some solo Celtics reactions (0:34) before he is joined by Bucks coach Doc Rivers to discuss taking over in Milwaukee midway through the season, a wacky Eastern Conference postseason (6:42), the Celtics taking Game 3 in Dallas, NBA stories, and more (23:17).

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: Doc Rivers
    Producer: Kyle Crichton
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    KP’s Hurt, Dallas Is Alive, Lakers Misconceptions, the Caitlin Content Machine, and Big Fight Bill With Chris Mannix

    KP’s Hurt, Dallas Is Alive, Lakers Misconceptions, the Caitlin Content Machine, and Big Fight Bill With Chris Mannix

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons runs through six sports topics, including Warner's NBA rights fiasco, the Caitlin Clark media frenzy, the Lakers' coaching search, and more (1:43). Then, Bill is joined by SI's Chris Mannix to discuss Kristaps Porzingis's injury and whether it opens the door for the Mavericks (28:38), key adjustments for Jayson Tatum, Game 3 predictions (46:04), and some boxing talk (1:15:17).

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: Chris Mannix
    Producer: Kyle Crichton
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    • 1 hr 35 min
    Boston Wins Game 2, Plus NBA Draft Stuff, Nets/Hawks Advice, and the Next Lakers Coach With Ryen Russillo

    Boston Wins Game 2, Plus NBA Draft Stuff, Nets/Hawks Advice, and the Next Lakers Coach With Ryen Russillo

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics' Game 2 win vs. the Mavericks, more Tatum struggles, Jrue Holiday's brilliance, Kyrie's slump, the keys to keep Dallas's hope alive, series predictions, and more (1:25). Then Bill and Ryen talk about the puzzling 2024 NBA draft (1:05:18), get into Jimmy Butler's uncertain future (1:24:30), and offer up offseason advice and fake trades for the Hawks and Nets (1:33:42).

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



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    • 2 hr 28 min
    Boston’s Big Game 1 Win: Takeaways From Row 3 With Bill’s Dad

    Boston’s Big Game 1 Win: Takeaways From Row 3 With Bill’s Dad

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by his Dad to discuss being inside TD Garden for the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They discuss the impact of Kristaps Porzingis's return, Boston's defense, the Mavs' lineups, Jayson Tatum's struggles, Game 2 predictions, and more!

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guest: Bill's Dad
    Producer: Kyle Crichton



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    • 1 hr 1 min
    The NBA Finals Gambling Preview With Cousin Sal and Joe House

    The NBA Finals Gambling Preview With Cousin Sal and Joe House

    The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House to discuss betting angles for the Celtics-Mavericks Finals series, favorite bets, predictions, and more!

    Host: Bill Simmons
    Guests: Cousin Sal and Joe House
    Producer: Kyle Crichton


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    • 1 hr 17 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
28.5K Ratings

28.5K Ratings

AKDinero47 ,

Good job by you

Best sports podcast.

nilbogpilgrim ,

Flop

Bill is a white supremacist with Asperger’s

kromero14 ,

Unbearable during NBA season

I forget every year to unfollow the show as it’s inevitably turns into a Celtics fan-boy podcast. Always comeback during football season when Bill takes a much more balanced approach

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