The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to discuss the latest NFL trade news before diving into six NFL topics heading into Week 8. Then, Anthony Dabbundo and Joe House come on to talk about the end of the MLB season and House’s tooth problems. Finally, Bill and House answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week.

(0:00) Intro

(2:32) NFL trade news and Lamar Jackson

(23:42) Pick Six with Tom Pelissero

(38:24) The end of the MLB season

(55:24) House’s tooth problems

(58:28) Mailbag

(1:34:50) Ringer 107 Picks, Week 8

(01:59:59) NBA thoughts

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero, Joe House, and Anthony Dabbundo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons check in on the NBA with a power poll of all the teams. Then, Wesley Morris joins the pod to break down ‘You Can See Everything,’ Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new documentary.

(0:00) Intro

(4:22) NBA Power Poll intro

(4:51) “The Dregs”

(12:36) “Panic Time”

(15:35) “Hot Messes”

(20:09) “Possible Panic Time”

(22:13) “Proof of Life”

(30:20) “Contender Crock Pot”

(35:29) “Contenders”

(42:13) “Favorites”

(54:56) ‘You Can See Everything’ breakdown with Wesley Morris

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Wesley Morris

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Chiefs-Seahawks 'SNF' game before recapping the rest of the Week 7 matchups. Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 8 and recap the NBA weekend before ending with Parent Corner.

(0:00) Intro

(1:08) Chiefs-Seahawks

(9:26) Browns-Titans

(14:18) Bengals-Ravens

(18:14) Steelers-Saints

(22:54) Colts-Vikings

(30:53) Dolphins-Jets

(32:37) Giants-Texans

(41:14) Packers-Lions

(46:47) Rams-Raiders

(51:09) Buccaneers-Panthers

(53:38) 49ers-Falcons

(55:27) Guess the Lines Week 8

(01:09:34) NBA weekend recap

(01:23:08) 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 react to the Patriots-Bears Week 7 matchup before discussing NFL topics. Then, Joe House hops on to help Bill answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week.

(0:00) Intro

(1:08) Patriots-Bears reactions

(17:02) The Pick Six With Tom Pelissero

(46:46) Mailbag with House

(01:36:18) Ringer 107 picks, Week 7

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero and Joe House

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

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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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