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Handing Out the ‘Heat’ Awards for This NBA Season With Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney Feb 13, 2026

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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

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Why Can’t the NBA Actually Fix the NBA? Plus, Super Bowl Hangover Stuff With Nick Wright and Bill’s Dad. Feb 11, 2026

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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

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Seattle Spanks the Patriots, Drake Maye’s Mystery Stinker, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal Feb 09, 2026

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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

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NBA Trade Deadline Reactions and Super Bowl Picks With Zach Lowe and Joe House Feb 05, 2026

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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

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The 2026 NBA Trade Value List. Plus, Harden, JJJ, and Giannis Trade News With Joe House Feb 03, 2026

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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

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Drake’s Mystery Shoulder, Super Bowl Propalooza, and a Mega-Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel Feb 02, 2026

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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

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An NBA Mailbag, Belichick’s Snub, Pats Disrespect, and Half-Baked Ideas With Zach Lowe, Kevin Wildes, and Joe House Jan 30, 2026

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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

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Why a Weird NBA Season Finally Went Full Weirdo On Us, With Tim Legler Jan 28, 2026

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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

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Darnold Does It, Snow Game II: Mile High, Pats-Seahawks, and the Wild Taipei Climb With Cousin Sal Jan 26, 2026

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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).

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Guest: Cousin Sal

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

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Last Call for Giannis Trades, Plus an NFL Round 3 Deep Dive With Chris Ryan, Joe House, and Peter Schrager Jan 23, 2026

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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

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