
The Bill Simmons Podcast
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.
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Why Did the Knicks Fire Thibs? Plus, a Belichick Debate (and More) With Pablo Torre
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the news of the Knicks firing Coach Thibs, and he makes his NBA Finals predictions (3:33). Then, Bill is joined by Pablo Torre to squash their Bill Belichick beef once and for all before discussing journalism, conspiracy theories, and Tony Kornheiser (29:21). Host: Bill Simmons Guest

Indiana’s Incredible Finals Run, a Knicks Summer Strategy Session, and the 'Inside the NBA' ESPN Fit With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan Jr.
Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Pacers defeating the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam winning the ECF MVP instead of Tyrese Haliburton, and Rick Carlisle’s impact as a head coach (2:33). Then, Van Lathan Jr. joins to discuss the Knicks, what their offseason moves should be, and Gian

The Knicks Stay Alive With Rob Mahoney and Joe House, Plus NFL Offseason Intrigue Rankings With Albert Breer
Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks winning Game 5 in New York to push their ECF series against the Pacers to Game 6 (2:30). Then, they discuss OKC eliminating the Timberwolves in the WCF, what an OKC-Pacers Finals would look like, and SGA’s scoring ability (44:35). Finally, Alber

Haliburton’s Brilliant Game 4, the Reeling Knicks, and OKC’s All Grown Up With Zach Lowe
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Knicks-Pacers Game 4 (5:39). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers rising to the occasion in these playoffs (33:35). Finally, they talk about Bill’s top 15 NBA player pyramid, OKC-Timberwolves Game 4, and much more (58:26). Host: Bill Simmons Gu

A Rare NBA Sea-Change Season, the Haliburton What-Ifs, and a 2020 Redraft With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss what the NBA teams may look like next year (1:43). Then, they react to OKC-Timberwolves Game 3 and discuss Bill’s theory that something has shifted with the NBA this season (30:38). Finally, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton, have a quick 2020 redraft, and pr

Jon Stewart on a Knicks Disaster, the Soto Era, His ‘Daily Show’ Comeback, Bad Biden Coverage, and New York Fans | Plus: Is an OKC Title Now Inevitable?
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to Game 2 of the WCF between the Timberwolves and the Thunder (2:25). Then, Bill is joined by comedian and late-night host Jon Stewart to talk about the Knicks, his beginnings as a comedian, and ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ on MTV (14:56). Finally, they discuss the evolution of late-night hos