The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly to react to the NFL season opener between the Patriots and the Seahawks. Then, they preview 49ers-Rams in Australia before giving some hot takes.

(0:00) Intro

(1:07) Patriots-Seahawks reactions

(30:51) 49ers-Rams preview and hot takes

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly

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

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to debate whether Josh Allen is the best QB in the league and the Chiefs’ ceiling this season before diving into a Clippers-heavy mailbag.

(0:00) Intro

(2:26) A Josh Allen and Chiefs discussion

(36:24) Mailbag

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Nick Wright

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to Guess the Lines for Week 1 before having their NFL futures draft.

(0:00) Intro

(1:08) Guess the Lines Week 1

(55:33) NFL futures draft

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

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

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons starts the pod by giving his thoughts on the NBA punishing the Clippers. Then, Charles Barkley joins to discuss the Clippers news, Jaylen in Philly, LeBron leaving the Lakers, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:50) The Clippers get punished

(22:57) Charles Barkley on the Clippers, ESPN, and more!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Charles Barkley

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to discuss the NFL's make-or-break QBs before previewing college football. Then, Diana Taurasi joins the pod to talk about the renaissance of the WNBA, her friendship with Kobe, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(3:04) NFL and CFB previews with Todd McShay

(57:26) Diana Taurasi on the WNBA, Kobe, and much more!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House for Part 2 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. Next up: the AFC!

(0:00) Intro

(5:44) AFC East

(37:11) AFC North

(01:09:30) AFC South

(01:28:45) AFC West

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal and Joe House LIVE on Netflix for Part 1 of their annual NFL over/unders pod. First up: the NFC!

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) NFC East

(37:08) NFC North

(01:06:31) NFC South

(01:33:57) NFC West

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Cousin Sal and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jonathan Frias 

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck LIVE on Netflix for their annual “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft.

(0:00) Intro

(1:26) NFL fantasy prep discussion

(11:36) “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to answer some mailbag questions. Then, Bill heads out to UCLA to chat with Bruins football coach Bob Chesney about his coaching history, changing the culture at UCLA, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:43) Mailbag with House

(01:27:41) Bob Chesney interview

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House and Bob Chesney

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jessie Lopez

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson to discuss the finances of sports and the developing story of Mark Walter's Lakers sale. Then, they discuss the 2016 NBA cap spike before ending with their WNBA theories.

(0:00) Intro

(2:10) American sports plutocracy and Mark Walter

(42:28) 2016 NBA cap spike

(01:05:39) WNBA growing pains

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Derek Thompson

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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