Part 2: Phoenix in Trouble, Dallas Fights Back, a Magical Knicks Moment, and Denver’s Superpower With Kevin O’Connor
24 April - 1 hour 9 minsIn Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to run through Game 2 of Mavericks-Clippers and Bucks-Pacers (1:25), Suns-Timberwolves (22:02), Knicks-76ers, and Lakers-Nuggets (39:40).
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Kevin O'Connor
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Knicks Survive, and Ant vs. Jokic With Rob Mahoney. Plus, Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament on 34 Years of Pearl Jam.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the Knicks beating the 76ers and advancing to the second round (2:12), the Pacers moving past the Bucks (27:40), Clippers-Mavericks, the upcoming Game 6 between the Magic and Cavaliers, the Nuggets-Timberwolves series, and more (38:11). Then, Bill sits down with Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam at their HQ in Seattle to discuss everything from the inception of the band to their newest album, 'Dark Matter' (1:01:55). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, and Rob Mahoney 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 39 mins
3 May Finished
The Maxey Game, T-Wolves Fans, Underrated NFL Teams, and a Boston Sports Check-In With Sean Fennessey, Nate Tice, and Bill's Dad
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sean Fennessey to discuss the way Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers pulled out an incredible Game 5 win over the Knicks and where that game ranks among the most improbable playoff losses in NBA history (2:36). Then Bill is joined by Nate Tice of The Athletic and Yahoo Sports to discuss Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves (27:41), why he was so high on Drake Maye, and post-draft underrated NFL teams (42:00). Finally, Bill is joined by his dad for a Boston sports check-in, mostly focused on the Celtics and the Patriots (1:18:16). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Sean Fennessey, Nate Tice, and Bill's Dad 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 3 mins
1 May Finished
Part 2: Ant’s Big Leap, Phoenix in Shambles, and Summer Panic Teams With Ryen Russillo
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves sweeping the Suns (1:06), Round 2 speculation for Timberwolves-Nuggets, and the Bucks-Pacers series (19:37), before participating in the Panic Playoff Draft (38:53). 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 12 mins
29 April Finished
Part 1: The Brunson Game, a Kyrie-Harden Slugfest, and OKC’s Ceiling With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Clippers surviving the Mavericks to even up the series at 2-2 (1:45), Jalen Brunson's 47-point performance in the Knicks' win over the 76ers and where Brunson ranks among the best free agent signings of the 21st century (26:57), the Lakers avoiding a sweep by winning Game 4 against the Nuggets (56:52), Cavaliers-Magic, Celtics-Heat, Thunder-Pelicans, and more (1:01:48) 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 23 mins
29 April Finished
Denver Ends the Lakers, Chet Vs. Paolo, Atlanta’s Penix Envy, and NFL Draft Family Etiquette With J. Kyle Mann and Van Lathan
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Lakers' drop to 0-3 against the Nuggets before checking in on every NBA playoff series (1:50). Then Bill and Van Lathan talk about Round 1 of the 2024 NFL draft, including the six first-round QBs, the Falcons shocking the world and Kirk Cousins by drafting Michael Penix Jr. eighth, Round 1 WRs, TE Brock Bowers to the Raiders, the importance of first-round offensive linemen, and more (59:19). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Van Lathan and J. Kyle Mann 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 50 mins
26 April Finished