The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews

June 2022: Sandler and Bill talk about the actor's Netflix film ‘Hustle,' playing pickup hoops, and his early acting experiences. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Sandler Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2022: Gibbs and Bill talk about the rapper's experience in the music industry, similarities between rappers and athletes, and his future in acting. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Freddie Gibbs Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2021: Bill talks with actor-director Ben Affleck about the Patriots, Ben's friendship with Tom Brady, some of Affleck's favorite films, tabloids, parenting, his film ‘The Tender Bar,' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2021: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey talk about casting ‘Licorice Pizza' and what it's like to film a movie during the pandemic. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Paul Thomas Anderson Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2021: Kenny G and Bill talk about the musician's career and the HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G.' Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kenny G Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 2021: Hanks and Bill discuss the legendary actor's storied career. Other topics include Hanks's three favorite films, ‘Finch,' and baseball stories. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tom Hanks Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2021: Keaton and Bill talk about doing standup comedy, breaking into acting in the late '70s, and some of his past films. Other topics include Pittsburgh sports and his experience as Batman. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Michael Keaton Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2021: Bernthal and Bill talk about the actor's start on ‘The Walking Dead' as well as what it was like to prepare for his lead role in ‘The Punisher.' Other topics include ‘The Many Saints of Newark,' working with A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and the Rock, and his favorite sports movies. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jon Bernthal Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2021: Manning and Bill talk about the quarterback's Hall of Fame career and the status of young NFL quarterbacks in 2021. Other topics include AFC rivalries and broadcasting ‘Monday Night Football' with his brother Eli. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peyton Manning Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 2021: Damon and Bill discuss Boston sports and Tom Brady's seventh Super Bowl win. Other topics include '90s films, ‘Stillwater,' and Tom Cruise as the ultimate stuntman. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Matt Damon Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Duritz and Bill talk about the origins of Counting Crows as well as the stories behind the creation of some of the band's most well-known songs. Other topics include adjusting to fame in the early 1990s, maintaining artistic integrity for more than 30 years, and their 2021 album, ‘Butter Miracle, Suite One.' Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Duritz Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Nowitzki and Bill talk about the NBA legend's experience winning an NBA championship in 2011 and some of his playoff stories. Other topics include Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Steve Nash. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Dirk Nowitzki  Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Stone and Bill discuss her legendary career as both an actress and producer and some of her most iconic roles. Other topics include what it's like to work with the Hollywood elite (Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Sylvester Stallone, etc.); her book, ‘The Beauty of Living Twice'; and making documentaries. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Sharon Stone Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Epstein and Bill discuss the baseball executive's decorated career and what it was like to bring the Boston Red Sox their first World Series win since 1918. Other topics include making experimental changes to baseball, MLB's strikeout epidemic, and bringing the Chicago Cubs their first World Series win in more than 100 years. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Theo Epstein Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2021: Affleck and Bill talk about the Oscar winner's impressive filmography, including ‘Good Will Hunting,' ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,' and ‘Our Friend.' Other topics include their favorite sports movies. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Casey Affleck Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2020: Obama joins Bill and Bakari Sellers to discuss the 44th president's time in office plus his relationship with professional sports and its players. Other topics include his book ‘A Promised Land,' being a dad in quarantine, the pandemic, and the Mount Rushmore of sports. Host: Bill Simmons and Bakari Sellers Guest: Barack Obama Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2020: Daniels and Bill discuss his past works including ‘Speed,' ‘Dumb and Dumber,' and ‘The Newsroom.' Other topics include Jim Carrey's mid-'90s comedy run, Daniels's role in ‘The Comey Rule,' and performing on and off Broadway. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jeff Daniels Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 2020: Belushi and Bill talk at length about his prolific acting career and journey into the world of cannabis farming. Bill is then joined by his dad to talk about the state of Boston sports in 2020. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jim Belushi Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2020: Buress and Bill talk about his comedy special ‘Miami Nights' and the comedian's glory days of gambling. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Hannibal Buress Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 2020: Samberg and Bill discuss the actor's 2020 movie ‘Palm Springs' on Hulu, his time on ‘SNL,' and the role YouTube played in the Lonely Island's success. Later they talk about scary movies, Andy's Bay Area sports allegiance, video games, and quarantine. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Andy Samberg Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 2020: Ferrell and Bill talk about quarantine family time; youth soccer; HBO's 'Succession'; LAFC; his new Netflix film, 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Will Ferrell Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 2020: Lowe and Bill discuss joining the podcast world with ‘Literally! With Rob Lowe,' Hollywood in the '80s, the Brat Pack, some of his films including 'The Outsiders,' 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'About Last Night,' 'Tommy Boy,' and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Rob Lowe Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 2020: Cheadle and Bill discuss some of his iconic films, including 'Boogie Nights,' 'Out of Sight,' 'Crash,' and 'Hotel Rwanda'; playing Sammy Davis Jr. in HBO's 'The Rat Pack'; Black actors and storytellers in Hollywood; working on TV and films during the pandemic; his Showtime series 'Black Monday'; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Don Cheadle Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 2020: Burr and Bill discuss the pre–Super Bowl football era, the unwritten rule book in hockey known as "the code," taking a break from stand-up during the pandemic, his 2020 movie 'The King of Staten Island,' working with Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Bill Burr Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2020: The Undertaker and Bill sit down to discuss WWE's documentary series ‘Undertaker: The Last Ride,' as well as stories from more than 30 years of professional wrestling, his favorite 'WrestleMania,' his relationship with Vince McMahon, recovering from major injuries, learning from pro-wrestling legends, developing his character, the best crowds, and much more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: The Undertaker Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2020: Vedder, Ament and Bill discuss Pearl Jam's first concert; the Seattle SuperSonics; hanging with Dennis Rodman; the best music venues; tour stories; their 2020 album, ‘Gigaton'; and MUCH more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2020: Smoove and Bill talk ​​about writing on ‘SNL,' his audition for ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,' his comedic influences, being in New York for the inception of hip-hop, his favorite ‘Curb' episode, doing roasts, his new comedy tour, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: JB Smoove Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2020: Bill sits down with his old friend Adam Carolla to talk about the early days of podcasting, the Deontay Wilder–Tyson Fury boxing match, fatherhood, cars, fake movies, and much more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Carolla Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2020: Segel and Bill discuss California prep school basketball, starting out in acting, ‘Freaks and Geeks,' ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' ‘I Love You, Man,' ‘How I Met Your Mother,' learning from Judd Apatow, early-2000s comedies, movie set stories, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jason Segel Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2020: Grohl and Bill discuss the musician's inspirations, timeless music, the concept of a band, touring in vans, kids' relationship with music today, and much more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Dave Grohl Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2020: Danes and Bill talk about acting as a child and some of her past work, including ‘My So-Called Life,' ‘Romeo + Juliet,' and ‘Little Women.' They also discuss the final season of ‘Homeland,' in 2020. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Claire Danes Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2019: Sandler, Garnett, and Bill discuss the pair's 2019 film, 'Uncut Gems'; sneaky-athletic actors; dynamic movie sets; stories from the NBA; 'SNL'; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2019: Robbins and Bill discuss some of the actor's films, including 'Bull Durham,' 'The Player,' 'Mystic River,' and 'The Shawshank Redemption,' as well as his 2019 film, 'Dark Waters.' They also talk about political activism, legendary New York sports moments, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tim Robbins Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 2019: Boseman and Bill talk about some of the actor's most prominent roles, including ‘42,' ‘Black Panther,' and ‘21 Bridges.' Other topics include sports movies, the NFL, and the NBA. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Chadwick Boseman Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 2019: Damon and Bill talk 'Ocean's,' 'Rounders,' NBA, NFL, MLB, his 2019 film 'Ford v Ferrari,' feuding with Jimmy Kimmel, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Matt Damon Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2019: Norton and Bill discuss 'Rounders,' directing a film while acting, spending smarter in film production, '25th Hour,' 'American History X,' his 2019 film 'Motherless Brooklyn,' and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Edward Norton Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2019: Kroll and Bill and discuss awkward puberty stories, Kroll's show's appeal to teenagers, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Nick Kroll Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2019: Thornton and Bill discuss some of his films, including 'Sling Blade,' 'Monster's Ball,' 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Bad Santa,' 'Blood in Blood Out,' and more. They also talk about directing, hosting 'SNL,' Amazon's 'Goliath,' MLB, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Billy Bob Thornton Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2019: Penn and Bill discuss the actor's long career; his 2019 novel 'Bob Honey Sings Jimmy Crack Corn'; what he learned from Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson, and David Fincher; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Sean Penn Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 2019: Louis-Dreyfus and Bill discuss being a sports parent, 'SNL' in the '80s, 'Seinfeld,' 'Veep,' working with James Gandolfini, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' the 'Curb'-'Seinfeld' reunion, Larry David, future projects, parenting advice, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 2019: Spade and Bill discuss '90s 'SNL,' talk shows, 'Grown Ups,' 'The Benchwarmers,' 'Tommy Boy,' Spade's show on Comedy Central, his friendship with Norm Macdonald, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: David Spade Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 2019: Silverman and Bill sit down to talk working on 'Saturday Night Live,' internet outrage, stand-up comedy, acting, pickup basketball games, summer TV, legal weed, the roast of Hugh Hefner, and more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Sarah Silverman Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices