The Bill Simmons Podcast

Kirk Goldsberry, a spatial analytics whiz who maps basketball with advanced stats, and Joe House, a sharp Ringer commentator with brisk NBA takes. They break down OKC’s playoff rotation worries and Boston’s size mismatch. Quick-fire takes on Houston’s slump, All-NBA debates, and whether trading for an aging Giannis makes sense given longevity risks.

Todd McShay, veteran NFL draft evaluator who breaks down prospects and team fits. J. Kyle Mann, NBA and college basketball scout who previews March Madness and draft prospects. They debate NBA expansion and coaching fits. They preview four must-watch Sweet 16 matchups. They unpack NFL draft storylines, top prospects, combine standouts, and trade scenarios.

Zach Lowe, veteran NBA writer and analyst known for deep game and roster breakdowns. They debate Luka Doncic’s hot stretch and MVP case. They probe Victor Wembanyama’s defensive dominance and title ceiling. They name stealth winners of the season and dissect Giannis’s trade value and cheap center breakouts.

Wesley Morris, film critic known for sharp cultural takes, and Billy Gil, baseball reporter who covers the WBC and MLB, join to discuss big sports and film moments. They talk Luka’s 60-point surge and where the Lakers fit in the West. They unpack Venezuela’s WBC run, baseball’s momentum and lockout worries. They react to the Oscars, Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win, and debates about awards and representation.

Joe House, Ringer NBA analyst and recurring podcaster, and Wosny Lambre, sports media host known as Waz, join to debate current NBA storylines. They spar over Victor Wembanyama, SGA’s MVP case, playoff subplots, and then run through their annual Worst NBA Contracts draft. Short, sharp takes and spirited arguments about injuries, extensions, fit, and market value.

Rob Mahoney, veteran NBA writer offering mailbag answers and team analysis. Tate Frazier, college basketball analyst breaking down March Madness brackets. J. Kyle Mann, college hoops columnist focused on bracket strategy and draft implications. They debate Lakers and league-wide NBA storylines, then shift to bracket reactions, breakout tournament prospects, draft volatility, and which college teams now look most dangerous.

Tim Legler, former NBA player turned analyst, offers sharp basketball analysis and opinion. They debate East vs West balance and why the gap has closed. They break down Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night and whether 100 is realistic. Kawhi Leonard’s late-season surge and efficiency get praise. They compare Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Nikola Jokic and outline title favorites and conference dynamics.

Cousin Sal, comedian and Ringer regular, debates NFL over/under win totals with sharp takes. Sean Fennessey, film and awards critic, previews Oscars races and voting subplots. Seth Wickersham, investigative sports reporter and author, discusses Tom Brady, Patriots tensions, and quarterback evaluation. They jump between betting angles, awards momentum, and quarterback dynamics in lively, fast-paced conversations.

Zach Lowe, NBA writer and X-and-O analyst known for deep basketball breakdowns, joins to react to Jayson Tatum’s emotional return and its impact on team chemistry. They discuss Victor Wembanyama’s two-way growth and MVP buzz. A spontaneous stock-draft highlights under-the-radar players before a deep dive revisiting the controversial 2011 MVP race.

Joe House, NBA analyst and podcaster; Michael Pina, Ringer NBA writer; Danny Kelly, fantasy football podcaster; Danny Heifetz, Ringer NFL analyst. They predict NFL offseason moves, debate QB carousel and trade targets. Then they run through an NBA power poll, Tatum’s minutes, tanking races, contender assessments, and which teams could surprise or struggle.