The Bill Simmons Podcast

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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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to discuss six topics in the NFL. Then, Joe House hops on to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week before Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter join to discuss the Nuggets, the new season, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(3:26) Six topics in the NFL with Tom Pelissero

(47:57) Ringer 107 picks with Joe House

(01:16:26) NBA Over/Unders recap

(01:20:35) Jokic, the new NBA season, and more with Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero, Joe House, Cam Johnson, and Tommy Alter

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Joe House for Part 2 of their 2026-27 NBA Over/Unders pod, as they discuss the win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference.

(0:00) Intro

(3:24) Knicks

(13:48) Celtics

(21:26) 76ers

(35:48) Raptors

(45:06) Nets

(56:05) Cavaliers

(01:03:30) Pistons

(01:12:10) Pacers

(01:21:37) Bulls

(01:28:35) Bucks

(01:37:13) Magic

(01:43:20) Heat

(01:51:15) Hawks

(01:56:19) Hornets

(02:03:39) Wizards

(02:19:20) Recap

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Joe House for Part 1 of their 2026-27 NBA Over/Unders pod, as they discuss the win totals for every team in the Western Conference.

(0:00) Intro

(1:07) New NBA season excitement

(9:06) Spurs

(20:56) Rockets

(29:08) Mavericks

(39:06) Grizzlies

(46:51) Pelicans

(59:41) Thunder

(01:07:36) Timberwolves

(01:17:09) Nuggets

(01:26:49) Trail Blazers

(01:33:43) Jazz

(01:41:00) Lakers

(01:49:25) Warriors

(01:56:15) Suns

(02:04:20) Clippers

(02:08:24) Kings

(02:12:21) Recap

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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