The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Tatum Suffers a Devastating Injury, and Dallas Wins a Wild NBA Lottery With J. Kyle Mann and Joe House May 13, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to react to the Celtics losing Game 4 against the Knicks after Jayson Tatum went down with an injury (1:44). Then, they discuss the NBA draft lottery and the Mavericks landing pick no. 1 (13:45).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Floundering Cavs, OKC-Boston Gut Checks, and Lottery Karma Power Rankings With Ryen Russillo May 12, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Pacers (2:15). Then, they talk Thunder-Nuggets Game 4 before breaking down the rest of the playoff games over the weekend (37:13). Finally, they go through the NBA Lottery Karma Rankings (01:47:06).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Best NBA Playoff Guys, Curry’s Value, and the Perplexing Celtics Meltdown With Wosny Lambre, Joe House, and Bill’s Dad May 09, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre and Joe House to react to Warriors-Timberwolves Game 2, and to preview Cavs-Pacers Game 3 (2:19). Then, they craft a pyramid of the best NBA playoff guys, and more (24:24). Finally, Bill’s dad joins to discuss the Celtics as they face an uphill battle against the Knicks (01:02:34).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Wosny Lambre, and Bill's dad

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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A Celtics-OKC Panic Check, Plus the Towns/Porzingis Careers With Zach Lowe May 06, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Knicks-Celtics and Nuggets-OKC playoff games on Monday (2:53). Then, Bill and Zach discuss the careers of Karl Anthony-Towns and Kristaps Porzingis (49:39).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Buddy Hield Game, Indy’s Dangerous, a Clips Collapse, and “Whaddya Do” Teams With Ryen Russillo May 05, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to all the NBA playoff games over the weekend and more (2:03)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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A Clips-Nuggets Slugfest, Brunson’s Heroics, Best 2025 TV Shows and NBA Then and Now With Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson and Bob Ryan May 02, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks-Pistons and Nuggets-Clippers playoff matchups on Thursday (2:22). Then, Bill talks with Joanna Robinson about TV shows in 2025 (48:24). Finally, legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins to talk about Anthony Edwards, the Celtics, and more! (01:27:00)

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson, and Bob Ryan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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Playoff Jamal, Playoff Harden, Farewell Giannis, and a Draymond Deep Dive With Kirk Goldsberry and Zach Lowe Apr 30, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to Tuesday's NBA playoff games, discuss Giannis’s future, and more (3:28). Then, Bill chats with Zach Lowe about Draymond Green and his unique career with the Warriors (53:03).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Conor Nevins

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Dame Goes Down, Jokic-Curry Beauties, Ant’s L.A. Takedown, and Shedeur Theories With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan Jr. Apr 28, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to all the NBA playoff games over the weekend (3:02). Then, Van Lathan Jr. joins to talk Game 4 of the Lakers-Timberwolves series, and Shedeur Sanders finally getting drafted in the fifth round by the Browns (01:17:32).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Van Lathan Jr. and Ryen Russillo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti

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Shedeur’s Slide, NFL Draft Takes, a Nuggets Code Red and Brunson Goes Villain Apr 25, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the NFL Draft before being joined by Steve Ceruti and Van Lathan (2:08). Then, Chris Ryan and Rob Mahoney hops on to talk Thunder-Grizzlies, Nuggets-Clippers, and other NBA playoffs matchups (48:55).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chris Ryan, Rob Mahoney and Van Lathan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti

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Ageless LeBron, Kawhi’s Crazy Career and NFL Draft Burning Questions With Zach Lowe and Peter Schrager Apr 23, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about going to Game 2 of the playoff series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves (2:29). Then, Bill is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss what-ifs regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' matchup with the Nuggets (17:56). Finally, Bill talks all things NFL draft with Peter Schrager (01:03:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zack Lowe and Peter Schrager

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, and Steve Ceruti

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