The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons check in on the NBA with a power poll of all the teams. Then, Wesley Morris joins the pod to break down ‘You Can See Everything,’ Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new documentary. (0:00) Intro (4:22) NBA Power Poll intro (4:51) “The Dregs” (12:36) “Panic Time” (15:35) “Hot Messes” (20:09) “Possible Panic Time” (22:13) “Proof of Life” (30:20) “Contender Crock Pot” (35:29) “Contenders” (42:13) “Favorites” (54:56) ‘You Can See Everything’ breakdown with Wesley Morris Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Wesley Morris Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Download Uber Eats and order now. http://ubereats.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Chiefs-Seahawks 'SNF' game before recapping the rest of the Week 7 matchups. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 8 and recap the NBA weekend before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Chiefs-Seahawks (9:26) Browns-Titans (14:18) Bengals-Ravens (18:14) Steelers-Saints (22:54) Colts-Vikings (30:53) Dolphins-Jets (32:37) Giants-Texans (41:14) Packers-Lions (46:47) Rams-Raiders (51:09) Buccaneers-Panthers (53:38) 49ers-Falcons (55:27) Guess the Lines Week 8 (01:09:34) NBA weekend recap (01:23:08) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’26 to ’27. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+ Begins on 10/1/26 and ends on 6/30/27. Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to react to the Patriots-Bears Week 7 matchup before discussing NFL topics. Then, Joe House hops on to help Bill answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Patriots-Bears reactions (17:02) The Pick Six With Tom Pelissero (46:46) Mailbag with House (01:36:18) Ringer 107 picks, Week 7 Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers See what boring banking can do for you. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons discusses six NBA topics from Opening Night. Then, Blake Griffin joins Bill to talk about hosting an NBA show, his basketball career, and being a sports parent. Finally, filmmaker Peter Berg hops on to talk about his new film, ‘The Mosquito Bowl,’ opening a boxing gym, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:41) Six-pack of NBA topics from Opening Night (26:29) Blake Griffin on hosting an NBA show, and Jalen Brunson (39:23) Blake’s career and the Clippers (58:35) The Celtics and Tim Duncan (01:08:49) Blake's post-NBA career, the 76ers, and the new season (01:38:11) Sports parenting (01:48:27) ‘Friday Night Lights’ and ‘Hancock’ with Peter Berg (02:06:18) ’30 for 30’ Boxing Gym, and fighting Canelo (02:26:53) Moving to L.A. and growing up with Ari Emanuel (02:38:50) ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ and war films (02:55:33) ‘Friday Night Lights’ stories Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Blake Griffin and Peter Berg Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Now lime comes first. Flip the Sip. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HED: A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal DEK: The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Packers-Cowboys before recapping the rest of the Week 6 games. Then, they guess the lines for Week 7 before ending with Parent Corner. (0:00) Intro (3:14) Cowboys-Packers (13:30) Titans-Colts (19:41) Jets-Patriots (24:52) Bills-Raiders (36:55) Cardinals-Rams (47:00) Texans-Jaguars (54:49) Chargers-Chiefs (01:00:18) Steelers-Buccaneers (01:04:39) Ravens-Browns (01:07:24) Saints-Giants (01:09:22) Bears-Falcons (01:10:27) Panthers-Eagles (01:17:52) Guess the Lines Week 7 (01:34:07) MLB playoffs (01:40:02) Parent Corner Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’26 to ’27. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+ Begins on 10/1/26 and ends on 6/30/27. Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices