The Mailbag: Dangerous NBA Teams, Lottery Tweaks, the KD Files, The Oscars, and Cruise vs. Pacino | With Chris Ryan and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to dive into the mailbag and answer questions from the listeners (2:21). Then, Joe House joins to talk about their favorite NBA bets post All-Star break before ending the show with some more mailbag questions (43:21). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Chris Ryan and Joe house Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is presented by State Farm®. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm® with the Assist. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
They Saved the NBA All-Star Game? Plus, the NBA’s Tumultuous Week, With Zach Lowe
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to NBA All-Star Weekend and to catch up on the NBA season (0:32). Then, they try to figure out how to fix some of the problems around the league (45:44). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Bundle and Save Book now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Handing Out the ‘Heat’ Awards for This NBA Season With Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney LIVE at the Wiltern in Los Angeles to hand out quotes from ‘Heat’ as awards for this NBA season (1:11). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo #ULTRAinstructor could get you closer to the action! https://michelobultra.com/instructor MICHELOB ULTRA® ULTRA Instructor. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on January 30, 2026 and ends on February 22, 2026. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/rules for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Can’t the NBA Actually Fix the NBA? Plus, Super Bowl Hangover Stuff With Nick Wright and Bill’s Dad.
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to compare the Super Bowl runs of the Chiefs and the Pats before breaking down what happened with Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX (3:12). Then, they discuss how they would fix the NBA All-Star Weekend, the problem with tanking, and much more (36:29). Finally, Bill cracks open a Michelob Ultra six-pack and answers six questions to reflect on the season before Bill’s dad joins to catch up on the Celtics and the Pats (01:28:42). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Nick Wright and Bill’s dad Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Head to https://www.pepsi.com/where-to-buy The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seattle Spanks the Patriots, Drake Maye’s Mystery Stinker, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal LIVE on Netflix to recap the Seahawks taking down the Patriots to win Super Bowl LX (0:31). Then the guys end the show with Parent Corner (50:15). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Bundle and Save Book now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Trade Deadline Reactions and Super Bowl Picks With Zach Lowe and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to react to the NBA trade deadline moves (0:34). Then, Joe House joins, and he and Bill make their Ringer 107 picks for Super Bowl LX (01:25:54). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers #ULTRAinstructor could get you closer to the action! https://michelobultra.com/instructor MICHELOB ULTRA® ULTRA Instructor. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on January 30, 2026 and ends on February 22, 2026. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/rules for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2026 NBA Trade Value List. Plus, Harden, JJJ, and Giannis Trade News With Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss some trade news around the NBA before breaking down his 2026 NBA trade value list (0:34). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Order ALDI on Uber Eats: https://earn.sng.link/A99vk/i2fm/okid The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Drake’s Mystery Shoulder, Super Bowl Propalooza, and a Mega-Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal run through their favorite prop bets for Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and the Patriots (0:34). Then, Jimmy Kimmel joins the pod for Parent Corner (01:12:47). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Bundle and Save Book now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An NBA Mailbag, Belichick’s Snub, Pats Disrespect, and Half-Baked Ideas With Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe dive into a mailbag to answer some NBA questions from the listeners (2:22). Then, Kevin Wildes and Joe House come on to talk about the Patriots and Super Bowl LX before ending with Half-Baked Ideas (35:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why a Weird NBA Season Finally Went Full Weirdo On Us, With Tim Legler
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to discuss what a strange NBA season it’s been before breaking down Bill’s updated power poll (2:54). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tim Legler Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Darnold Does It, Snow Game II: Mile High, Pats-Seahawks, and the Wild Taipei Climb With Cousin Sal
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal LIVE on Netflix right after Rams-Seahawks to recap the conference championship games (0:33). Then, they guess the lines for Super Bowl LX, answer a few questions from the listeners, and end with Parent Corner (54:58). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Order ALDI on Uber Eats: https://earn.sng.link/A99vk/i2fm/okid The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Last Call for Giannis Trades, Plus an NFL Round 3 Deep Dive With Chris Ryan, Joe House, and Peter Schrager
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to once and for all discuss Giannis trades (2:58). Then, Peter Schrager joins to discuss the NFL coaching changes before previewing the conference championship games and making their Ringer 107 picks (51:49). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Chris Ryan, Peter Schrager, and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Panic Teams, Best QBs Ever, and Sorry Seattle With Rob Mahoney, Chris Russo, and Danny Kelly
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to the Jimmy Butler injury before talking about the panic teams around the NBA (4:18). Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins to discuss the all-time great NFL QBs, the Josh Allen situation in Buffalo, and more (01:10:41). Finally, Danny Kelly hops on to talk about the Seahawks and their conference championship matchup against the Rams (01:51:45). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Chris Russo, and Danny Kelly Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Round 2 Roller-Coaster Ride, Denver’s QB Plight, and Josh’s Lost Weekend With Cousin Sal
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Rams-Bears OT nail-biter to recap the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (1:15). Then they guess the lines for the conference championship games before ending with Parent Corner (01:03:59). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Nick Kosut Post your job today at https://www.linkedin.com/simmons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NFL’s Coaching Carousel, and a Round 2 Breakdown With Peter Schrager and Joe House
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager and Joe House to react to the coaching news around the NFL, before previewing the divisional matchups and making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (2:14). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Peter Schrager and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Post your job today at https://www.linkedin.com/simmons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An NBA Mini-Mailbag and All-Star Picks, Plus Kon Knueppel Stops By
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons opens up a mini-mailbag to answer questions from the listeners before talking about his NBA All-Star picks (1:51). Then, Kon Knueppel joins to catch up on life as a rookie in the NBA, discuss his toughest matchups, and much more! (52:54) Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kon Knueppel Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is presented by State Farm®. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm® with the Assist. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
So Long, Rodgers, Plus a Football History Deep Dive With Cousin Sal and Chuck Klosterman
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap the Texans taking down the Steelers to wrap up the wild-card round before previewing the Texans-Patriots matchup (1:52). Then, Chuck Klosterman joins the pod to talk about his new book, ‘Football,’ and the evolution of humans' relationship to the sport (35:44). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Cousin Sal and Chuck Klosterman Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Round 1 Winners (Da Bears!) and Losers (the Eagles!), Plus Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal LIVE on Netflix after the Patriots' win over the Chargers to recap the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs (3:25). Then, they guess the lines for the divisional round before ending with Parent Corner (01:11:46). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Apple Watch. Find out more at apple.com/apple-watch-series-11 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Hawks Power Play, Plus a Round 1 Playoff Mega-Preview With Joe House and Billy Gil
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards (2:54). Then, Billy Gil joins to break down the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (23:18). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Billy Gil Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Searchlight Pictures: Is This Thing On? Directed by Bradley Cooper. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Power Rankings and “Do You Believe?” With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus an Eagles/Steelers Fan Base Report With Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss all the NBA teams through updated power rankings (3:16). Then, Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck join to talk about their favorite NFL teams and the playoff picture (01:38:38). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Apple Watch. Find our more at apple.com/apple-watch-series-11 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
