The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero and Danny Kelly to discuss the NFL heading into Week 10 after the trade deadline. Then, Joe House comes on to answer some mailbag questions before making some NFL picks.

(0:00) Intro

(2:16) Kirk Cousins and the Vikings

(14:16) The Pick Three

(33:45) 2nd Half Surge NFL Teams

(01:01:42) Mailbag

(02:05:44) Ringer 107 Picks, Week 10

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero, Danny Kelly, and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the Celtics’ dominant win against the 76ers before discussing Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Then, Rob Mahoney joins to talk about the dregs of the NBA this season.

(0:00) Intro

(2:13) Celtics-76ers reactions

(20:08) NFL trade deadline

(25:49) Most screwed NBA teams

(26:17) Cavaliers and the second apron

(40:53) Kings, Bucks

(01:00:19) Nets, Jazz

(01:16:24) Bulls, Clippers

(01:26:08) Magic, Hornets

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal after Buccaneers-Bears to recap Week 9 of the NFL season. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 10 before Parent Corner.

(0:00) Intro

(0:59) Buccaneers-Bears and cross-off teams

(17:50) Browns-Saints, Cowboys-Colts

(29:04) Packers-Patriots, Jets-Chiefs

(49:20) Raiders-49ers, Broncos-Panthers

(54:53) Bengals-Falcons, Rams-Commanders

(01:00:00) Giants-Eagles, Cardinals-Seahawks

(01:03:41) Texans-Chargers, Lions-Dolphins

(01:09:34) Guess the Lines, Week 10

(01:32:01) Parent Corner

(01:38:22) NFL Trade Deadline and NBA catchup

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

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

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to give his thoughts on the start of the new NBA season, and much more. Then, Joe House hops on to answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week.

(0:00) Intro

(2:10) New NBA season with Doc Rivers

(11:36) 76ers and LeBron

(20:05) Luka Doncic and MJ

(25:55) The new draft class

(33:48) GSW, Curry, and Yaxel

(38:06) Dybantsa and the Pelicans

(44:26) Dame and Giannis

(52:53) Cavs

(01:00:42) NBA injuries

(01:09:16) Either/Or Game

(01:16:42) O.J. Simpson story and Larry David

(01:21:31) OKC, Wemby dominance, and Jokic

(01:28:46) Mailbag questions with Joe House

(01:58:43) Ringer 107 Picks, Week 9

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Doc Rivers and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss how the NBA is becoming a young man's game and the problem with injuries. Then, they dive into Bill’s early NBA season takes. Finally, Tom Pelissero comes on with his Pick Six for Week 9 of the NFL season.

(0:00) Intro

(2:16) The NBA is getting younger with Kirk Goldsberry

(33:54) Early NBA season takes

(01:27:38) NFL Pick Six Week 9 with Tom Pelissero

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Tom Pelissero

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal LIVE after Eagles-Commanders to recap Week 8 of the NFL season. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 9 before ending with Parent Corner.

(0:00) Intro

(1:52) Eagles-Commanders

(11:18) Chiefs-Broncos

(20:41) Ravens-Bills and Browns-Steelers

(32:25) Vikings-Lions

(39:07) Falcons-Buccaneers

(47:36) Chargers-Rams

(53:51) Patriots-Dolphins

(56:59) Raiders-Jets

(01:05:07) Cardinals-Cowboys

(01:14:20) Titans-Bengals

(01:17:43) Colts-Jaguars

(01:23:42) Guess the Lines Week 9

(01:39:42) Parent Corner

(01:47:44) NBA Catch-up

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

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

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to discuss the latest NFL trade news before diving into six NFL topics heading into Week 8. Then, Anthony Dabbundo and Joe House come on to talk about the end of the MLB season and House’s tooth problems. Finally, Bill and House answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week.

(0:00) Intro

(2:32) NFL trade news and Lamar Jackson

(23:42) Pick Six with Tom Pelissero

(38:24) The end of the MLB season

(55:24) House’s tooth problems

(58:28) Mailbag

(1:34:50) Ringer 107 Picks, Week 8

(01:59:59) NBA thoughts

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero, Joe House, and Anthony Dabbundo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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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

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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

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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

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