HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
Bill Simmons hosts a sprawling 2h 37m sports roundtable covering NBA, NFL, MLB, and WNBA. The episode opens with Rob Mahoney for the "NBA One Guy" segment focused on Western Conference teams. They work through all 15 Western teams across roughly 45 minutes, discussing standout players and season outlook for franchises…
Worth it if you're a casual sports fan who enjoys Simmons' conversational style and want a broad weekly update across NBA, NFL, and betting picks, but less valuable if you seek deep analysis on any single sport.
Bill Simmons leads a sprawling 2h 13m episode that pivots between NBA analysis and pop culture commentary. The first hour focuses on 'NBA One Guy (the East),' a recurring Simmons segment where he and J. Kyle Mann identify one standout player from each Eastern Conference team heading into the season. The segment…
Worth it if you're a Bill Simmons regular who enjoys his conversational style and don't mind topic-hopping between sports and pop culture.
Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dive into Week 4 NFL action immediately after the Lions-Panthers game, working through reactions to that matchup and its implications for the NFC playoff picture. They systematically recap the week's other games in geographical/divisional order: Dolphins-Vikings, Cardinals-Giants, and…
Worth it if you're a Simmons-Sal fan who enjoys rapid NFL recaps, betting line predictions, and casual sports banter without needing deep tactical analysis.
Bill Simmons hosts a sprawling 2.5-hour episode covering NFL picks, NBA news, and Boston sports. The show opens with Joe House recapping Thursday Night Football's Steelers-Browns matchup before pivoting to WNBA (Fever-Aces recap), then diving into the Ringer 107 Week 4 NFL picks—a segment that runs nearly 40 minutes…
Worth it if you're a Bill Simmons regular who enjoys multi-topic sports coverage, NFL picks, and Boston sports talk with a personal touch.
Bill Simmons hosts a wide-ranging sports media and NBA discussion with two guests across a 2-hour-5-minute episode. Kirk Goldsberry joins first to discuss Jalen Duren's contract situation in Detroit and his potential exit from the Pistons, followed by a segment on NBA rule changes. The episode then pivots to a "lie…
Worth it if you enjoy Bill Simmons' conversational style and want a broad survey of current NBA and sports media topics with informed guests, but not if you're seeking focused analysis on any single subject.
Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dive into Week 3 NFL action with a focus on the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Rams and Broncos, then systematically work through the rest of the week's games. The episode covers major storylines across the league: the Ravens-Cowboys and Patriots-Jaguars matchups, the…
Worth it if you want a quick, broad NFL recap with betting-line predictions and don't mind a fast-paced, game-heavy format.
Bill Simmons hosts a sprawling 2-hour-7-minute NFL-focused episode featuring two distinct segments with different guests. The first hour covers a mailbag session with Joe House, where they field listener questions on various NFL topics—including what appears to be discussion of the Buffalo Bills' historical struggles…
Worth it if you're an NFL fan who enjoys mailbag banter, insider perspective, and weekly picks with established personalities.
Bill Simmons hosts a two-part episode split between sports analysis and comedy discussion. The first segment (64 minutes) features Zach Lowe, The Ringer's NBA expert, diving into the New York Knicks and the broader Eastern Conference landscape. Given Lowe's reputation for detailed statistical and strategic analysis,…
Worth it if you're a Knicks fan curious about Eastern Conference dynamics or a comedy fan interested in Jeselnik's career, but the genre split may feel disjointed.
Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dive into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, opening with the Chiefs' overtime victory against the Colts. The episode title promises coverage of several specific storylines: the Chargers' struggles, Patrick Mahomes' performance ("3.0"), Deshaun Watson's status ("Zombie Deshaun"), a mysterious…
Worth it if you're a Bill Simmons fan who enjoys his chemistry with Cousin Sal and want casual NFL recap with betting angles.
Bill Simmons opens with Tom Pelissero to break down the Bills' Week 2 Thursday night victory over the Lions, diving into Josh Allen's elite performance and what the result means for both teams' playoff trajectories. Pelissero, as an NFL insider, provides reporting-level context on the matchup dynamics and…
Worth it if you're an NFL fan who values Bill Simmons' personality, want insider perspective on Bills-Lions implications, or enjoy his comedic takes alongside serious analysis.
Bill Simmons hosts a three-segment sports podcast covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. The first segment (35 minutes) features Rob Mahoney discussing the LA Clippers' offseason and season preview following what the notes describe as a "tough summer"—likely referring to roster moves or free agency disappointments. The…
Worth it if you're a casual fan of all three sports looking for a broad overview with established analysts, or a regular Bill Simmons listener who enjoys his conversational format.
Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dive into Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, reacting to early performances and unexpected results. The episode title references specific teams—the Giants playing 'smashmouth' football, the Chargers appearing disorganized, and the Packers struggling—suggesting these were notable storylines from…
Worth it if you're a regular Bill Simmons listener who enjoys his chemistry with Cousin Sal and want quick Week 1 NFL takes mixed with betting analysis.
Bill Simmons and Joe House open with reactions to the 49ers' Week 1 victory over the Rams in Australia, a game played internationally with obvious jet-lag implications for both teams. The hosts discuss the performance, implications for both NFC West contenders, and what the result tells us about their respective…
Worth it if you're an NFL fan wanting early-season takes and Week 1 picks from experienced sports media voices, or a Bill Simmons regular who enjoys his conversational style.
