The Bill Simmons Podcast

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NBA Playoff Reactions and Overreactions With Ryen Russillo Apr 21, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react (and possibly overreact) to all the NBA Playoff games (2:18).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Chris Sutton, and Steve Ceruti

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The NBA Playoffs Mega-Preview. Plus, Awards Picks With Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and Brian Windhorst Apr 18, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney and Chris Ryan to talk about the playoff matchups they’re most excited about before they discuss their NBA awards picks (2:45). Then, Brian Windhorst joins to discuss Luka, international basketball, LeBron, and much more (1:22:09).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, Chris Ryan, and Brian Windhorst

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

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Curry Survives, Trae Melts Down, and Ant’s Crazy Shooting with Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, WWE President Nick Khan Stops by Apr 16, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to the Grizzlies-Warriors/Hawks-Magic play-in games before discussing shooting stats and NBA awards (2:10). Then, Bill chats with WWE president Nick Khan about the future of wrestling and more (56:59).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Nick Khan

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

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Rory’s Special Win, Beware of the Clips, NBA Playoff Gut Reactions, and the Luka Trade Part 93 With Ryen Russillo Apr 14, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo right after Rory McIlroy’s wild win at the Masters to discuss Rory finally getting the monkey off his back and the ridiculous pressure that comes with the sport of golf (2:22). Next, they break down the final day of the NBA regular season, discussing whether they believe in the Clippers, the Warriors' path, a full look at the playoff matchups in the East and West, and maybe a surprising lean on the MVP race (31:35).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Ronak Nair, Jonathan Frias, and Jessie Lopez

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The NBA’s Wacky West, Tales From Augusta, and the Baby Doll Chronicles | With Joe House, Cousin Sal, Nathan Hubbard, Dave Chang, and Baby Doll Apr 11, 2025

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies' significant loss to the Timberwolves as the regular season comes down to the wire, and the most fun first round western conference matchups, and Luka Doncic returning to Dallas with the Lakers (2:16). Then Bill, House and Nathan Hubbard discuss Round 1 of the Masters, the top 4 gallery-favorite golfers this year, before trying to figure out who the golfer of the decade is (28:59). Finally Bill, Dave Chang, Cousin Sal, and James "Baby Doll" Dixon recount some of Thursday's highlights while they were at Augusta National, run through the greatest hits of Sal's many pranks, and dive deeper into the legend of Baby Doll (55:24).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests:Joe House, Nathan Hubbard, Cousin Sal, Dave Chang, and James "Baby Doll" Dixon

Producers: Kyle Crichton, Ronak Nair, and Jonathan Frias

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Denver’s a Mess! Plus, Live at the Masters With the Simmons Crew Apr 09, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is in Augusta, Georgia, and he is joined by Joe House to discuss the Nuggets’ shocking decision to fire longtime head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with a week left in the regular season (2:16). Next, Cousin Sal joins Bill and House to peruse some NBA playoff and NFL draft odds (23:51). Then, Bill, House, Sal, Nathan Hubbard, Dave Chang, and James "Baby Doll" Dixon do a quick 2025 Masters draft (57:14) before discussing walking Augusta National Golf Course and more stories from the week so far (01:09:16).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Cousin Sal, Dave Chang, Nathan Hubbard, and James "Baby Doll" Dixon

Producers: Kyle Crichton, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo

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The 2025 Made-Up NBA Awards, Plus Duke’s Collapse With Ryen Russillo Apr 06, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Duke’s Final Four collapse vs. Houston, Cooper Flagg the NBA prospect, and Walter Clayton Jr.’s incredible performance vs. Auburn (2:29). Then they run through their extensive list of annual Made-Up NBA Awards (32:46).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Kyle Crichton, Chia Hao Tat, and Steve Ceruti

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Lakers-Warriors Takeaways, Wilt Chamberlain, 'White Lotus,' and Half-Baked Ideas With Rob Mahoney and Kevin Wildes Apr 04, 2025

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss what they learned from the Warriors' 123-116 road win vs. the Lakers, and a contentious race at the middle of the Western Conference standings, followed by some 'White Lotus' finale predictions (2:59). Then, Bill talks with Kevin Wildes about myriad sports topics (42:29), before unwrapping an extended edition of Half-Baked Ideas (01:12:26).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney and Kevin Wildes

Producers: Kyle Crichton, Chia Hao Tat, and Steve Ceruti

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The 25 Most Intriguing NBA Playoff Guys With Zach Lowe Apr 01, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss some NBA happenings that occurred during Zach’s podcast hiatus, including the Luka trade, the Suns, 76ers, and Mavericks’ disappointing season, and more (2:31). Then they talk about Monday’s Rockets-Lakers game (29:44) and discuss the 25 most intriguing characters heading into the NBA playoffs (40:46).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat

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The Memphis Lowdown, and Forgotten NBA Playoff Teams With Ryen Russillo and Chris Vernon Mar 31, 2025

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Chris Vernon to discuss the Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins in the final stretch of the regular season (3:05), and Western Conference contenders (41:20).Then, Bill and Ryen wonder if they should be taking the Pistons seriously; the Pacers as a playoff threat, Bucks postseason concerns (0:00), a March Madness check-in (01:09:43), and more.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ryen Russillo and Chris Vernon

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat

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