The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Charles Barkley to make his annual NFL champion pick before discussing the second apron, the “best NBA player” argument, Barkley's ESPN partnership, and much more (3:53)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Charles Barkley

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Micah Parsons trade (3:47), before the return of Guess the Lines Week 1 and Parent Corner (24:51). Finally, Bill and Sal have an NFL futures draft (01:13:56).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal for Part 2 of their annual NFL over/unders pod ahead of the new season.

NFC East (2:43)

NFC North (25:45)

NFC South (45:41)

NFC West (01:00:51)

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal for Part 1 of their annual NFL over/unders pod ahead of the new season.

AFC East (4:56)

AFC North (29:48)

AFC South (47:53)

AFC West (01:04:25)

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kyle Brandt and Joe House to classify their NFL teams as classic action movies (3:10).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kyle Brandt and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck for their annual "My Guy" Fantasy Football Draft (1:49).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Kelly of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show to discuss the preseason NFL hype (2:54). Then, Spike Lee joins to talk Knicks; Denzel Washington; his new film, ‘Highest 2 Lowest’; and much more (01:02:09)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Danny Kelly and Spike Lee

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to react to the news of UFC landing a blockbuster streaming deal with Paramount and discuss what it means for the fans, the fighters, and the company (3:01). Then, Bryan Curtis and Cousin Sal join to talk about the new Cowboys documentary, 'America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,' and reminisce about the early-’90s Cowboys (49:55).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ariel Helwani, Cousin Sal, and Bryan Curtis

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Bill is joined by Sheil Kapadia to catch up on the Eagles, and to discuss Bill’s NFL Quarterback Pyramid ahead of the 2025 season (3:50). Then, Kevin Wildes joins to talk about male friendships and the Patriots, before discussing more half-baked ideas! (01:03:44).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Kevin Wildes

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Bill is joined by Dianna Russini to talk about having kids before discussing year two of Caleb Williams and looking at the Broncos (10:46). Then, they talk about Micah Parsons and concerns for the Browns (43:14). Finally, they discuss Tom Brady's involvement with the Raiders, trusting Mike Vrabel, Aaron Rodgers, and more (01:05:26)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Dianna Russini

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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