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

A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal.

08/12/2026 01:52:38Half-Baked Ideas and a Mega-Mailbag With Kevin Wildes and Joe House

08/10/2026 02:26:16 2026 NFL QB Rankings, the Villain Dodgers, MLB Trade Deadline Lessons, and SummerSlam 2026 With Mina Kimes, Billy Gil, Anthony Dabbundo, and David Shoemaker

08/04/2026 02:50:20The NBA Mega-Redraftables (2012 and 2013 Combined) With J. Kyle Mann and Joe House. Plus: Portland vs. “El Cheapo” for the Blazers With Justin Verrier.

08/02/2026 02:14:33Steph in Purgatory, a LeBron Mini-Mailbag, Jaylen Trade What-Ifs, and the Revived Red Sox With Joe House and Bill’s Dad

07/27/2026 02:08:44 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.