The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Clippers Rock Bottom 9.0, Plus Charles Barkley on the Clips, 76ers, Lakers, ESPN, and Why He Loves Josh Allen Sep 03, 2026

Show notes

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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Make-or-Break NFL QBs, a CFB Preview, and the WNBA Renaissance With Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi Sep 01, 2026

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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 Annual AFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House Aug 30, 2026

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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 Annual NFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House Aug 28, 2026

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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

NBA 2K27 | Ball Over Everything

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The Fifth Annual “My Guy” Fantasy Football Draft With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Aug 25, 2026

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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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Deshaun Vs. Cleveland, and a Mega-Mailbag With Joe House. Plus, UCLA’s Bob Chesney. Aug 24, 2026

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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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Derek Thompson on the American Sports Plutocracy, the NBA’s 2016 Black Swan Event, and the WNBA’s Growing Pains Aug 21, 2026

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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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The "Invincible" Rams, NFL Pressure Guys, and L.A.’s Crazy NBA Month With Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman Aug 18, 2026

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Bill Simmons welcomes Tom Pelissero to The Ringer to go through their Pressure Rankings of the NFL ahead of the new season. Then, Sam Koppelman joins the pod to take a deep dive into the financial side of the Lakers sale, Mat Ishbia’s Suns, and much more.

(0:00) Intro

(3:07) NFL preview

(38:51) NFL Pressure Rankings

(01:22:36) NBA team ownership with Sam Koppelman

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

NBA 2K27 | Ball Over Everything

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Russell Westbrook’s One-of-One Career With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus College Football and Coaches With Van Lathan and Chris Ryan Aug 17, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to take a deep dive into Russell Westbrook’s unique career. Then, CR and Van Lathan join the pod to talk college football before diving into a deeper conversation about coaching.

(0:00) Intro

(3:44) Russell Westbrook’s career

(01:24:50) College football and coaching

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal. Aug 12, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the sale of the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner. Then, Cousin Sal joins the pod to help Bill break down his Youth Sports Parent Rankings and have a quick Parent Corner.

(0:00) Intro

(2:19) Reactions to the Lakers sale

(30:33) Youth Sports Parent Rankings

(01:37:41) Parent Corner

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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