Part 2: NBA League Pass Rankings and Million Dollar Picks With Chris Ryan, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre, Sheil Kapadia, and Anthony Dabbundo
25 October - 2 hours 7 minsIn Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre for the 2024-25 edition of NBA League Pass Rankings (0:56). Then Bill talks through the weekend's NFL slate with Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo (1:16:58), before making the Million Dollar Picks for NFL Week 8 (1:56:34).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Chris Ryan, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre, Sheil Kapadia, and Anthony Dabbundo
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Aggro Lions, the Sleeper-ish Hawks, Million-Dollar Picks, and Jesse Ventura on His Surprise WWE Return
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Lions surviving the Packers on 'TNF,' talk through the NFL weekend slate, and make the Million-Dollar Picks for Week 14 (2:35), before looking at the updated NBA win totals, "make the playoffs" bets, likely trade teams, and more (44:44). Then, Bill talks with Jesse "The Body" Ventura about his return to WWE broadcasting, his rocky exit from pro wrestling, filming 'Predator' and 'Running Man,' his political career as a mayor and later governor of Minnesota, and much more (1:11:36). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Jesse Ventura Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours 24 mins
6 December Finished
A Jokic Fest, the Worry Scale, Rather Have, and Favorite Movie Girlfriends LIVE From Denver With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo LIVE from Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, to give Nikola Jokic his flowers and discuss the Nuggets’ NBA Cup win vs. the Warriors, Bill and Ryen’s NBA biases this season, a new segment called the NBA Worry Scale, Bo Nix’s surprising rookie season, Ryen’s top five TV/movie girlfriends, how Bill and Ryen first met, a sports edition of “would you rather,” and much more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 58 mins
5 December Finished
True Super Bowl Contenders, RIP Niners, Savior Penix, and the End for Rodgers (But Not for Russ) with Cousin Sal
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Josh Allen's mounting MVP case, and the continuation of the 49ers' season from hell after falling to the Bills (2:16). Then, they talk Ravens-Eagles, Bengals-Steelers, Falcons-Chargers, and the Snakebitten Jets (20:30). They wonder who is the NFL's new worst head coach, discuss Trevor Lawrence taking a scary hit vs. the Texans, the Bryce Young renaissance, Cardinals-Vikings, and the still confounding NFC West (46:57). Finally, they guess the lines for NFL Week 14, and close the show with Parent Corner (1:04:21). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 41 mins
2 December Finished
A Holiday Check-in on Anything and Everything With Chuck Klosterman
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss a myriad of topics, including the current state of college sports (3:45), lessons learned (or not) from the 2024 election (30:50), modern NBA superstardom, how the public's relationship with celebrity has evolved, the next generation of documentaries, thoughts from the Tyson-Paul fight (59:56), HBO's ‘The Sopranos,’ and more (2:08:56). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Chuck Klosterman Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours 41 mins
27 November Finished
Saquon’s Big Night, a Vegas Savior Idea, Wobbly Washington, Surging Seattle, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Eagles' shellacking of the Rams and the wild finish to the Cowboys-Commanders game (1:43). They also discuss Cardinals-Seahawks, 49ers-Packers, Bears-Vikings, whether Sam Darnold is for real, a close call for the Chiefs vs. the Panthers (33:46), Texans-Titans, Broncos-Raiders, Patriots-Dolphins, and Giants-Buccaneers, where they wonder, "Can Tampa steal the NFC South?" (41:24). Finally, they guess the lines for NFL Week 13 (1:02:05) and close the show with Parent Corner (1:29:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 48 mins
25 November Finished
Part 2: The 76ers Fell Apart, Embiid’s Next Five Years, and Week 12 NFL Picks With Chris Ryan and Joe House
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to discuss how miserable the 76er situation is right now, how we got here, and whether it can be saved (1:35). Next, Bill and House run through their favorite NFL games for the weekend slate (54:44), and make the Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 12 (1:16:39). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Chris Ryan and Joe House Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 31 mins
22 November Finished