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NBA Panic Teams, Best QBs Ever, and Sorry Seattle With Rob Mahoney, Chris Russo, and Danny Kelly Jan 21, 2026

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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

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A Round 2 Roller-Coaster Ride, Denver’s QB Plight, and Josh’s Lost Weekend With Cousin Sal Jan 19, 2026

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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

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The NFL’s Coaching Carousel, and a Round 2 Breakdown With Peter Schrager and Joe House Jan 16, 2026

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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

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An NBA Mini-Mailbag and All-Star Picks, Plus Kon Knueppel Stops By Jan 15, 2026

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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

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So Long, Rodgers, Plus a Football History Deep Dive With Cousin Sal and Chuck Klosterman Jan 13, 2026

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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

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Round 1 Winners (Da Bears!) and Losers (the Eagles!), Plus Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal Jan 12, 2026

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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

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A Hawks Power Play, Plus a Round 1 Playoff Mega-Preview With Joe House and Billy Gil Jan 10, 2026

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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

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NBA Power Rankings and “Do You Believe?” With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus an Eagles/Steelers Fan Base Report With Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck Jan 06, 2026

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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

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The Voodoo Steelers, NFC South Comedy, an Eagles Theory, Guess the Lines Round 1, and Jaylen’s Crazy Year With Cousin Sal Jan 05, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Ravens miss the game-winning field goal against the Steelers to recap Week 18 (2:26). Then, they guess the lines for Round 1 before ending with Parent Corner (01:02:42).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Maye Vs. Stafford, Week 18 Picks & the 21 Best 21st Century Sports Movies With Peter Schrager, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey Jan 02, 2026

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager and Joe House to talk about the NFL MVP race before making their Ringer 107 picks (3:06). Then, Sean Fennessey joins the pod to discuss Bill’s 21 best sports movies of the 21st century (01:22:47).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Peter Schrager, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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