The Bill Simmons Podcast

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America Gets Bounced, World Cup Picks, Knicks Fan Bliss, ‘Heat 2’ and ‘The Odyssey’ With Chris Ryan, Anthony Dabbundo, and Jason Concepcion Jul 07, 2026

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Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Anthony Dabbundo LIVE on Netflix to react to the USMNT losing 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup's round of 16. Then, Jason Concepcion joins the pod to give more World Cup thoughts, discuss what the Jaylen Brown trade means, break down the TV landscape, and much more.

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) Belgium defeats Team USA 4-1

(41:14) More World Cup thoughts

(01:06:17) What the Knicks win meant for Jason

(01:13:50) The TV landscape, ‘The Odyssey,’ and more!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan, Anthony Dabbundo, and Jason Concepcion

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

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England Survives, the Jaylen Trade Fallout, and an All-NBA Mailbag With Zach Lowe Jul 06, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to England holding on to defeat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup's Round of 16. Then, they reflect on the Jaylen Brown trade before diving into some mailbag questions.

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) England defeats Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup

(18:59) Reflecting on the Jaylen Brown trade

(33:23) Mailbag questions

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

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

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The Jaylen Brown Colonoscopy Trade (and More NBA Summer Reactions) With Chris Ryan and Kirk Goldsberry Jul 02, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Kirk Goldsberry to react to the blockbuster Celtics trade that saw Jaylen Brown end up with the 76ers in exchange for Paul George. Then, they discuss the Lakers' offseason moves, Kawhi heading to Toronto, and possible LeBron landing spots!

(0:00) Intro

(0:31) Jaylen Brown traded to the 76ers

(01:08:01) The Lakers' moves

(01:25:27) Kawhi Leonard heading to Toronto

(01:31:45) LeBron landing spots and other offseason moves

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Chris Ryan

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

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A Crazy NBA Month With Zach Lowe, Plus Taylor Sheridan on Building a TV Empire and the Problems With Hollywood Jun 29, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe go LIVE on Netflix to give their thoughts on the latest Jaylen Brown trade rumors before breaking down the Hornets trades, possible LeBron landing spots, and much more. Then, Taylor Sheridan joins the pod to talk about his new book, ‘How to Survive in Prison,’ before diving into his beginnings in screenwriting, how he works differently from others, and the success of his films and television shows.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Jaylen Brown trade rumors

(34:29) LaMelo Ball traded to the Wolves

(54:23) Miles Bridges to the Suns and other trade news

(01:26:40) Taylor Sheridan on his new book, screenwriting, and more!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Taylor Sheridan

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

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2026 NBA Draft Winners and Losers With Joe House and J. Kyle Mann Jun 24, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and J. Kyle Mann go LIVE on Netflix to react to the 2026 NBA first-round draft picks and discuss the winners and losers.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) NBA draft reactions

(6:59) Winners and losers of the first round

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Joe House

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

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Giannis to Miami! An Urgent Gathering Pod With Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier Jun 23, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Miami.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Heat trade for Giannis

(13:26) Why didn’t the Giannis trade work for the Celtics?

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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

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The Giannis Never-Trade and a Mega-Mailbag With Zach Lowe, Plus Wyndham Clark’s Second U.S. Open Title With Joe House Jun 22, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the newest developments with the Giannis trade rumors before jumping into a mega-mailbag to answer questions from the listeners. Then, Joe House joins the pod to react to Wyndham Clark winning the U.S. Open and to discuss the World Cup.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Giannis trade rumors

(24:46) Mega-mailbag

(01:35:44) U.S. Open reactions

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

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

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NBA Draft Questions, Harper vs. Fox, and the USMNT’s World Cup Ceiling Jun 19, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to preview the NBA draft. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to recap the World Cup matches so far, including the USMNT’s impressive 4-1 win against Paraguay, and discuss many other topics related to the tournament.

(0:00) Intro

(2:27) NBA draft questions with Tim Legler

(01:02:42) Harper vs. Fox

(01: 23:57) Favorite Giannis landing spot

(01:33:13) World Cup talk with Anthony Dabbundo

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tim Legler and Anthony Dabbundo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers Jun 17, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to talk about the NBA Finals, Knicks coaching, Giannis trades, and much, much more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:37) Doc Rivers’s NBA Finals reaction, Brunson’s greatness, and Mike Brown’s coaching

(01:07:44) Giannis’s next stop, worries for coaches in 2026, and best current referees

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Doc Rivers

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Why Brunson Is Top 50 All Time, a Finals Mega-Mailbag, and NBA Fake Trade Season With Joe House Jun 15, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about their favorite early-offseason NBA story lines, including draft changes and trade moves. Then, they discuss Jalen Brunson’s greatness in the NBA Finals before comparing him to some other all-time greats. Finally, Bill and Joe answer some mailbag questions from the listeners.

(0:00) Intro

(3:15) Favorite offseason NBA story lines

(25:50) Is Jalen Brunson a top-50 all-time player?

(54:21) Mailbag

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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