The Bill Simmons Podcast

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The Surging Knicks, Zombie Heat, and a Bizarre College Hoops Season With Ariel Helwani, Mike Schur, Kevin O’Connor, and Tate Frazier Mar 01, 2023

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss the fifth-place Knicks, their recent win streak, their playoff hopes, and more (4:18). Then, Bill is joined by writer, producer, and loyal Boston sports fan Mike Schur to talk about "sports hating" the Miami Heat, the uninspiring Boston Red Sox, and the baseball pitch clock (20:05). Finally, Bill talks with Kevin O'Connor and Tate Frazier about the return of 'One Shining Podcast,' yet another bizarre college basketball season, tournament odds, and more (54:13)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ariel Helwani, Tate Frazier, Kevin O'Connor, and Mike Schur

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Most Improbable 2023 NBA Story Lines Draft (So Far) With Joe House and Dave Jacoby Feb 27, 2023

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and David Jacoby to discuss whether the Lakers or Warriors are a better postseason bet, how the rest of the Jazz's season will play out, the Celtics' narrow victory over the 76ers, a tightening MVP race, and more (4:00), before drafting the Most Improbable 2023 NBA Story Lines (So Far) (50:39).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House and David Jacoby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The NBA Midseason Power Poll With Ryen Russillo Feb 20, 2023

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo, and they go through seven tiers of the NBA. In each tier, they pick out which team they like the most going forward and which team they like the least. They wrap up by taking a look back at the 2012 four-team Dwight Howard trade.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Philly’s Ceiling, Orlando’s Future, Kawhi’s Present, and Ben Simmons’s Past With Chris Ryan, Steve Ceruti, and Michael Pina Feb 17, 2023

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss they 76ers' impressive stretch of games, the top of the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers buying out Kevin Love, and more (2:53). Steve Ceruti then joins to talk about a rejuvenated Markelle Fultz, as well as the Magic's bright future and offseason (37:51). Finally Bill talks with Michael Pina about Kawhi Leonard seemingly returning to the peak of his powers, the Clippers' trade deadline roster additions, favorite Western Conference teams, and more (58:53).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan, Steve Ceruti, and Michael Pina

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Future of Everything 2023 Edition With Derek Thompson Feb 15, 2023

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Derek Thompson to discuss some of the biggest incorrect predictions for 2022 (2:33) before they make their predictions for the future of tech, food, entertainment, sports, and culture (22:44).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Derek Thompson

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Never Bet Against Mahomes and Other Super Bowl Lessons With Cousin Sal Feb 13, 2023

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to break down the Chiefs' win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Pat Mahomes’s GOAT potential, the Eagles' defense not showing up, the controversial holding penalty near the end of the game, and what the 2024 Super Bowl odds look like. They close it out with the final Parent Corner of the season.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Part 2: Trade Deadline Reactions With Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney. Plus, SB LVII Million-Dollar Picks. Feb 09, 2023

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In the second part of our series on 2023 NBA trade deadline reactions, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney minutes after the deadline passes to discuss the Warriors bringing back Gary Payton II, the Clippers shuffling their roster, Russell Westbrook to the Jazz, the strange Nets roster, Josh Hart to the Knicks, questionable trades, best and worst trades, the Lakers' new players, and much more (1:04). Then Bill makes the Million-Dollar Picks for Super Bowl LVII (1:21:41).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ryen Russillo and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Part 1: A Bombshell KD to Suns Trade With Ryen Russillo Feb 09, 2023

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In Part 1 of the 2023 NBA trade deadline podcasts, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss their reactions to the Suns trading for Kevin Durant—including whether this makes Phoenix title favorites, where this ranks among the biggest trade hauls of the last 10 years, and whether franchises will learn not to repeat this Nets disaster.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Notes on LeBron’s Big Night, Plus Peter Schrager on the Best Chiefs-Eagles Storylines Feb 08, 2023

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons discusses being in Crypto.com Arena to see LeBron James break the scoring title, a look back on LeBron's career, legacy, and more (1:45). Then Bill is joined by Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports to talk about the 3 biggest storylines of Super Bowl 57, the Eagles’ path to the Super Bowl, Sean Payton heading to the Broncos, Lamar Jackson’s future, and more (33:18).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Peter Schrager

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Part 2: A Best Super Bowl LVII Props Extravaganza With Cousin Sal Feb 06, 2023

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In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal, and they run through some of their favorite Super Bowl prop bets.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Cousin Sal

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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