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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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