The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

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. Read more

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Episodes

Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey

07/16/2026 01:51:18Chuck Klosterman on the Cinema Revival, Sports Tsars, Owners and Commissioners, Analytics, U.S. Soccer Groundhog Day, and State of Reading

07/12/2026 02:05:50 Kawhi in Flux, Embiid’s Next Team, Jaylen vs. Advanced Numbers, and a Mini-Mailbag With Joe House

07/09/2026 01:56:26America Gets Bounced, World Cup Picks, Knicks Fan Bliss, ‘Heat 2’ and ‘The Odyssey’ With Chris Ryan, Anthony Dabbundo, and Jason Concepcion

07/07/2026 01:38:11England Survives, the Jaylen Trade Fallout, and an All-NBA Mailbag With Zach Lowe

07/06/2026 01:35:23 Show all episodes

Our take on The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons podcast is one of the most downloaded sports podcasts. Its host, Bill Simmons, is a sports analyst, author, podcaster and former sportswriter. He is also the founder and CEO of Ringer, a famous sports and pop culture website. This podcast covers several issues that relate to sports and pop culture. Simmons invites the most exciting celebrities, athletes and media staples. More regular guests include Joe House and Cousin Sal.