The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Half-Baked Ideas and a Mega-Mailbag With Kevin Wildes and Joe House Aug 10, 2026

Show notes

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Wildes to discuss some new half-baked ideas. Then, Joe House joins the pod to help answer some mailbag questions from the listeners. Finally, Amanda Dobbins rants about being a Philadelphia sports wife to Rob Mahoney and Bill.

(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Half-baked ideas

(01:00:59) Mailbag

(02:13:00) Philadelphia Sports Wife rant

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kevin Wildes, Joe House, Amanda Dobbins, and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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2026 NFL QB Rankings, the Villain Dodgers, MLB Trade Deadline Lessons, and SummerSlam 2026 With Mina Kimes, Billy Gil, Anthony Dabbundo, and David Shoemaker Aug 04, 2026

Show notes

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Mina Kimes to preview the NFL season before giving their QB rankings. Then, Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo hop on to react to the MLB trade deadline. Finally, David Shoemaker joins to react to SummerSlam Night 2, discuss WWE on ESPN, and talk about his new Hulk Hogan book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters.’

(0:00) Intro

(2:51) 2026 NFL QB rankings with Mina Kimes

(01:12:28) MLB trade deadline reactions with Billy Gil and Anthony Dabbundo

(02:08:23) SummerSlam, WWE on ESPN, and Hulk Hogan with David Shoemaker

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Mina Kimes, Billy Gil, Anthony Dabbundo, and David Shoemaker

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The NBA Mega-Redraftables (2012 and 2013 Combined) With J. Kyle Mann and Joe House. Plus: Portland vs. “El Cheapo” for the Blazers With Justin Verrier. Aug 02, 2026

Show notes

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to have a mega redraft of the 2012 and 2013 NBA draft classes. Then, Justin Verrier joins the pod to break down the standoff between Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the city of Portland.

(0:00) Intro

(2:36) NBA 2012 and 2013 mega redraft

(01:33:52) Trail Blazers vs. Portland

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Joe House, and Justin Verrier

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Steph in Purgatory, a LeBron Mini-Mailbag, Jaylen Trade What-Ifs, and the Revived Red Sox With Joe House and Bill’s Dad Jul 27, 2026

Show notes

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the biggest losers of LeBron going to the Sixers before diving into a mailbag. Then, Bill’s dad pops on to talk about the Red Sox turning the season around, the World Cup in Boston, the Jaylen Brown trade, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:20) Losers of the LeBron signing

(25:04) Mailbag

(01:18:18) Catching up on Boston sports with Bill’s dad

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House and Bill’s Dad

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. Jul 24, 2026

Show notes

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to LeBron James deciding to take his talents to Philadelphia. Then the guys redraft the 2011 NBA class.

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) LeBron signs with the Sixers

(44:24) 2011 NBA Redraftables

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Caleb Wilson Fever, 2020 NBA Redraftables, and the ‘Odyssey’ MVP Rankings With Joe House, J. Kyle Mann, and Jason Concepcion Jul 23, 2026

Show notes

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to recap the NBA summer league before having a 2020 NBA redraft. Then, Jason Concepcion joins the podcast to react to Bill’s MVP rankings for ‘The Odyssey.’

(0:00) Intro

(3:51) NBA summer league

(25:53) 2020 NBA redraft

(01:23:45) The ‘Odyssey’ MVP ballot

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Joe House, and Jason Concepcion

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Spain Prevails, World Cup Winners and Losers, and Damon Vs. Leo With Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo Jul 20, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup Final. Then, they discuss the winners and losers of the World Cup before comparing the careers of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio.

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) World Cup Final reactions

(19:36) Biggest winners and losers of the World Cup

(1:08:17) Matt Damon vs. Leonardo DiCaprio

(01:40:18) NBA catch-up

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo

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

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Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

In this special episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, guest host Chris Ryan is joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to react to Argentina defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to preview the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Finally, Sean Fennessey hops on to talk ‘The Odyssey’ and Christopher Nolan.

(0:00) Intro

(2:15) Argentina eliminates England, with Ian Wright

(34:05) World Cup final preview with Anthony Dabbundo

(54:39) Sean Fennessey on ‘The Odyssey’

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey

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

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Chuck Klosterman on the Cinema Revival, Sports Tsars, Owners and Commissioners, Analytics, U.S. Soccer Groundhog Day, and State of Reading Jul 12, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss why soccer has not taken off in the U.S. the same way other sports have. Then, they talk sports commissioners, eras of owners, evolving ticket prices for movies, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(1:41) Soccer in the U.S.

(32:35) Sports commissioners and eras of owners

(1:06:21) Ticket prices for movies and more

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chuck Klosterman

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Kawhi in Flux, Embiid’s Next Team, Jaylen vs. Advanced Numbers, and a Mini-Mailbag With Joe House Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House react to the news of the Raptors putting the Kawhi trade on hold until after the Aspiration investigation finishes. Then, they take a deeper look at the Jaylen Brown trade and why the Celtics decided to let him go. Finally, they discuss Joel Embiid’s availability in trade talks before answering some mailbag questions.

(0:00) Intro

(2:06) Kawhi trade to the Raptors on hold

(8:00) Jaylen Brown’s advanced analytics

(45:06) Are the 76ers looking to trade Embiid?

(01:01:37) Mailbag

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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