The Bill Simmons Podcast

Chuck Klosterman, author and cultural critic known for writing on sports, music, and pop culture. He debates radical fixes for NBA tanking and proposals to make losing games entertaining. They explore college sports going pro, Wemby’s measured development and cultural rise, and the pros and cons of ABS and tech in baseball.

Zach Lowe, veteran NBA analyst known for deep tactical breakdowns and sharp scouting, joins to unpack UConn’s last-second win and coaching impact. He weighs the SGA vs Wemby MVP debate and maps out a scary-playoff-team draft. They probe NBA expansion politics and argue whether this is the weirdest NBA season ever.

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.