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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics' Game 6 win over the Heat, the controversial final moments of the game, big picture Game 7 thoughts, and the Nuggets lying in wait (1:40), before discussing the new NBA CBA and the massive implications of the new luxury tax, NBA Draft thoughts, and more (1:07:56). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the Celtics' Game 5 win over the Heat to bring the series to 3-2, and they look ahead to Game 6 (2:39). Then, Bill talks with Van Lathan and Charles Holmes of 'The Midnight Boys' to discuss the looming end of HBO's 'Succession' (55:24) before participating in The Ringer's first 'Succession' character draft (1:20:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Van Lathan, and Charles Holmes Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Since its relaunch in the 1980s, Jeopardy! has had thousands of contestants. For some of the its most memorable champions, the gameshow has been a launchpad for wider success. However, the disappearance of one of the earliest champions from the show left fans mystified for decades.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Claire McNear, a staff writer with The Ringer, about the 40-year-long mystery behind one of Jeopardy's most enigmatic champions. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss the rise of Miami Hurricanes basketball, the Wild West of the NIL, the unstoppable force that is NCAA conference realignment, NBA combine standouts, the Orlando Magic's upcoming draft, and more! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kevin Clark Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss the Celtics avoiding elimination with their Game 4 victory over the Heat and how the next couple of days might affect Boston's offseason (1:44). They also crown Nikola Jokic the best player in the world (35:38). Then, Bill talks with Jovan Buha of The Athletic about the Nuggets-Lakers series, LeBron James's ambiguous comments on the possibility of retirement, Lakers offseason decisions, and more (1:01:35). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin O'Connor and Jovan Buha Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey skip the line to the night club and sneak in through the back as they relive ‘The Last Days of Disco' starring Chloë Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale, and Chris Eigeman. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Many of us know about the Tulsa Massacre. But fewer of us know about the long history of innovation and the struggle for equity that continues in Greenwood to this day. Author Victor Luckerson aims to change that. Viktor is a journalist and author based in Tulsa who works to bring neglected black history to light. He is a former staff writer at The Ringer and business reporter for Time magazine. His new book Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America' Black Wall Street, is now available. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Carmelo Anthony's retirement announcement and reflect on his basketball legacy from Syracuse to the NBA and Team USA (2:17), Then they talk about the twin sons of former longtime NBA player Carlos Boozer: Cameron and Cayden Boozer who seem poised to take the college basketball world by storm in 2025 (27:43), as well as notable names from the NBA combine (40:32), before ending the show with some shoutouts and closeouts (50:28). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics' third straight loss to the Heat to put them on the verge of elimination, initial Celtics overreactions, "Heat Culture" praise, and more (1:05), before discussing the Nuggets' 3-0 series lead over the Lakers, whether Game 3 was Denver's best win ever, whether the Lakers are LeBron's best shot at a title next season, and more (1:11:57). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Ben Cruz is back to break down Vince's Twitter videos, the return of Billy Walsh and the pubic hair plotline. Enjoy! Listen to Wednesday Worldwide on The Ringer Wrestling Show Follow Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah on TikTokFollow Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah on IGFollow Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah on Twitter Listen to the Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah Spotify playlist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ohyeahohyeah/support
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and David Jacoby to discuss the Nuggets' Game 2 victory over the Lakers to bring the series to 2-0 (1:29), the Celtics losing Game 1 at home to the Heat, the next move for the 76ers, the hyperbole surrounding top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama, and more (29:32). Then, Bill talks with Derek Thompson about AI's fast-paced integration into our lives, as well as the good, fun, and scary possibilities for the future (1:06:39). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House, David Jacoby, and Derek Thompson Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares some thoughts on the NBA draft lottery, ESPN's broadcast, as well as lottery fixes (2:12), before he is joined by NCAA champion Tyler Hansbrough to discuss his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame, Coach K being in his induction class, the NBA coaching carousel, the differences between college vs. NBA coaches, some priceless moments from Tyler's UNC career, and more (24:28), Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including Leonard Hamilton, Grady Dick, and Seth Towns potentially gearing up for his 8th NCAA season (1:06:21). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Tyler Hansbrough Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Boone is joined by Danny Kelly of The Ringer to discuss the biggest offseason fantasy risers. 10 biggest offseason fantasy risers (1:55)
The Ringer's Bill Simmons briefly reacts to the Nuggets winning Game 1 of the Western Conference finals over the Lakers (0:39). Then Bill talks with Tate Frazier about the Spurs winning the NBA draft lottery, the Hornets' second overall pick, and Scoot Henderson vs. Brandon Miller (8:13), before they are joined by Steve Ceruti to discuss some fake trades, draft prospects, and the ceiling for the Spurs' 2023-24 season (32:04). Then Bill is joined by Michael Lombardi of ViSN and The Daily Coach to discuss the 76ers' second-round playoff exit, the Sixers firing Doc Rivers, and the lack of team culture in Philadelphia (1:01:57). Later, they discuss some alarming NFL win totals for next season, including the Texans, Bears, Packers, Steelers, and Patriots (1:34:32). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Michael Lombardi, Tate Frazier, and Steve Ceruti Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's show, AJ Hawk, Pacman Jones, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They chat about the recent article from The Ringer in which Davante Adams talked about having a different vision for the offense than the front offense, and finally feeling like people understand he can perform at an All-Pro level without Aaron Rodgers, if it ultimately means anything, and if they can get things worked out. They also discuss the Vikings removing Dalvin Cook from their Twitter header, and everything else happening around the NFL as we enter a pretty low news period. Joining the progrum to chat about the Davante Adams situation, if we can learn anything from what's happening in Rookie minicamps, his thoughts on Joel Embiid and the 76ers, his new book coming out this fall, and more is 3X Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, NY Times best selling author, host of the GM Shuffle podcast and the Lombardi Line, Michael Lombardi (55:08-1:10:05). Later, 9 year NFL veteran at DB, host of the Man-To-Man pod, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about the Dalvin Cook situation, his thoughts on the NBA Conference Finals matchups, an update on the F1 season, his pick-up basketball and golf exploits, and more (1:56:25-2:22:45). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan buy low on frozen orange juice and sell high on pork bellies after rewatching the 1983 classic ‘ Trading Places,' starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Directed by John Landis. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the second part of the podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Lakers heading to the Western Conference finals and whom they like in the series against the Nuggets (02:00). Next, they talk about the future of the Warriors and if this was an "end of an era" loss (27:00). Then, they play the "What do we do now?" game with the Suns, including trade ideas for Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul (45:00). Finally, they close it out with how the Knicks can take another step forward this offseason (1:00:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the NBA conference finals, Nike being on top once again, and the 2020 NBA title narratives being put to rest (1:35), before discussing the closing of the NCAA transfer portal, the NBA draft combine, and a short recap of Producer Kyle's Ocean City bachelor party (32:03). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Jayson Tatum's historic Game 7 performance in the Celtics' win over the Sixers, just how embarrassing this loss is for Philly, and whether Embiid, Harden, and Doc are still in Philly next season. Then, they preview the Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference finals matchup. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Hour 1 of The Greg Peterson Experience, Greg analyzes today's sports betting action. Raheem Palmer from The Ringer joins to analyze NBA Playoff action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Hench to discuss the Celtics tying up their series with the Sixers, Jayson Tatum's rollercoaster game, and which fan base should be more afraid in Game 7 (1:20). Then, he chats with Rob Mahoney about the Nuggets closing out the Suns, Nikola Jokic's incredible run, and whether the Suns can get better this offseason (45:23), before closing out by discussing whether the Warriors can force Game 7 against the Lakers (1:02:22), and can the Heat close out the Knicks (1:12:20). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin Hench and Rob Mahoney Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam talks with American actor and writer Tom Hanks about his new novel The Making Of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, as well as why it's important not to walk out of films, favourite drinks, dogs, whether an AI Tom Hanks will be as good as a real Tom Hanks, working with Wes Anderson and other important stuff.Conversation recorded remotely on April 18th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenADAM LINKSTAPE NOTES LIVE WITH ADAM BUXTON - 19.00, May 24th @ THE PODCAST SHOW LIVE 2023 (TICKETEK WEBSITE)LIVE AT THE EMPIRE WITH ADAM BUXTON, SINDHU VEE, SPENCER JONES, CHLOE PETTS - 19.30, 16th June 2023 (SHOW AND TELL WEBSITE)IDLER FESTIVAL TICKETS - 7th-9th July 2023HANKS LINKSTHE MAKING OF ANOTHER MAJOR MOTION PICTURE MASTERPIECE by Tom Hanks - 2023 (WATERSTONES)ASTEROID CITY (Directed by Wes Anderson) TRAILER - 2023 (YOUTUBE)THE BILL SIMMONS PODCAST (TOM HANKS EPISODE) - 2021 (THE RINGER.COM)Genial host Bill Simmons conducts an excellent talk with Hanks about the first half of his career including particularly good insights about two of my favourite Tom Hanks films: Cast Away and Big.THE DEVIL'S CANDY PODCAST - 2021 (TCM THE PLOT THICKENS WEBSITE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian is joined by The Ringer's Raheem Palmer to react to a wild Celtics Game 6 win in Philly. They discuss Jayson Tatum's rollercoaster of a game, James Harden's poor performance, and whether or not Joe Mazzulla and Doc Rivers are coaching for their jobs in Game 7 (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh about the new MLB rules, the surprisingly good Red Sox, and how the team might bolster its starting rotation (31:00). Brian ends with a listener call, and a quick review of the Patriots 2023-24 schedule (1:13:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Raheem Palmer and Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best movie soundtrack album! They start by talking about the history of movie soundtracks (13:15). Then, they go through pretrial dismissals and give out some awards (30:24) before finally revealing their picks for the best movie soundtrack album (1:03:46)! They also read some listener submissions and choose one to add to the final poll (1:21:38). Now it's up to you to decide! What's the best movie soundtrack album? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! You can send your picks for next week's topic and a few sentences to support your pick to TrialByContent@gmail.com. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Tate Frazier ponders Coach K's new role as special adviser to basketball operations for the NBA (2:01), before talking with two-time NBA champion Kenny "The Jet" Smith about the 2023 NBA Playoffs, his time at UNC with Michael Jordan, what he learned from his teammate Hakeem Olajuwon, what would happen if his Rockets ran into the MJ Bulls during their playoff runs, what makes ‘Inside the NBA' special, Kenny's memoir ‘Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me,' and more (19:11). Finally Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts including Denny Crum, the transfer portal closing, and more (35:25). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kenny Smith Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Kevin Clark and Lindsay Jones react to all the latest and greatest NFL offseason story lines since the start of the month. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Lindsay Jones Producer: Richie Bozek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian recaps the Celtics' brutal blowout loss to the 76ers, another slow start for Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla vs. Doc Rivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's John Jastremski about the NBA playoffs, the top five AFC East offseason moves, and a highly competitive AL East (36:00). Brian ends with some listener calls and emails, before a quick recap of the Red Sox's loss in Atlanta (1:01:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Which Bad Bunny song do you have on repeat? Ben, Khal, and Brian reveal theirs. Then they discuss the following headlines: Damian Priest being seen as a main-eventer (4:23) WWE allowing blood for Brock Lesnar matches (8:50) Darby Allin planning to climb Mount Everest (14:42) Later, in "They Said What?!", they react to a couple of listeners' hot takes (18:50). Then, they are joined by Nick Bond, who discusses his latest Ringer dot com piece "Who's Your Daddy? Dominik Mysterio's Journey Past the Nepo Baby Tag" and the updated Ringer WWE Power Board rankings (29:55). The WWE crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (49:53) and a preview of tonight's AEW ‘Dynamite' (53:44). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on "They Said What?!", leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Nick Bond Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss the Celtics' Game 5 loss to the 76ers (1:39), a runaway Nuggets win over the Suns in Game 5 (41:10), the Warriors' current predicament and shaky future, and more (53:32). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kevin O'Connor Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the continued cutbacks and collapses of digital media companies. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show: · Buzzfeed is the most recent company to announce massive layoffs. Natalia cited Derek Thompson's Atlantic newsletter, and Niki referred to media columnist Ben Smith's new book, Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral. We all drew on this New York Times article about the future of media. In our regular closing feature, What's Making History: · Natalia shared Joshua Travis Brown's Chronicle of Higher Education essay, “The Ethical Poverty of Dorms for the Rich.” · Neil recommended this episode of the Slate Culture podcast and Aaliyah Wright's Capital B article, “Once An ‘All-Black Utopia,' Eatonville Residents Say New Development Could Erase History.” · Niki discussed Claire McNear's Ringer article, “The Search for the Lost Jeopardy Tapes is Over. The Mystery Behind Them Endures.”
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to break down some of their biggest fantasy questions ahead of the season using The Ringer's 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:43). Finally, the guys close with emails (47:17). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jonny Fairplay is joined by stand up comedian Wayne Memmott from the Reality After Show team as they recap and review episode 10, Full Tilt Boogie, of Survivor 44. #survivor #survivor44 #realityaftershow
The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Dave Chang get caught up in some Twitter beef and decide to open up their own pod truck after rewatching Jon Favreau's delightful road comedy ‘Chef,' starring Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, and Sofia Vergara. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, the Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to break down the Sixers' Game 4 overtime win against the Celtics, including the terrible decisions Boston made down the stretch, the credit James Harden deserves for carrying Philly, and the Celtics' Marcus Smart problem (0:51). Then, they chat about the current landscape of NBA studio shows and what fans want from them, before getting into how incredible LeBron's been at managing what he has left in the tank at age 38 (46:01). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to bring back one of America's favorite segments, Good Guy, Bag Guy! They discuss LeBron James Jr.'s commitment to USC, Adam Silver's NBA stewardship, Coach Cal's guy Karl-Anthony Towns, Hunter Dickinson's Kansas commitment video, and more! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo discuss an awesome Suns Game 4 win over the Nuggets including Nikola Jokic's 53 points, Devin Booker's consistent playoff production, and the incident between Jokic and Suns owner Matt Ishbia (0:45), before talking Lakers-Warriors and Knicks-Heat (40:53), they rank the stars left in the playoffs, discuss Bronnie James committing to USC and more (57:04). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht is joined by Harrison Wind of DNVR to discuss the Denver Nuggets and their series against the Suns, the Nuggets bench, Jokic not winning MVP and more. Then Michael Pena of the Ringer joins the show to play a Trivia Game called "Wind vs. Pena" a trivia game about the Denver Nuggets Michael Pena hangs around to discuss the NBA at large and who he thinks will win the NBA Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clarence Thomas had a child in private school. GOP donor Harlan Crow paid the tuition. ProPublica investigates. Meanwhile, Washington Post reporting reveals that a conservative judicial activist directed fees toward Thomas’s wife, urging “no mention of Ginni.” Biden secured trillions of dollars in domestic legislation. The Wall Street Journal looks at how the administration is taking on the challenge of spending it. As the NBA playoffs continue, the Ringer looks at the key numbers in the Celtics–Sixers matchup.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre to discuss the Warriors' Game 2 blowout win over the Lakers, Anthony Davis's fluctuating performance, Celtics-76ers, Knicks-Heat, the possibility of a sweep in Suns-Nuggets, the Bucks firing head coach Mike Budenholzer, and more (3:33). Then Bill is joined by NFL Network's Peter Schrager to talk NFL draft grades, Aaron Rodgers in New York, AFC East odds, NFC sleepers, and more (53:34). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Peter Schrager and Wosny Lambre Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ProPublica investigates how blocked train crossings are forcing kids to crawl under trains to get to school. A scientist widely viewed as the godfather of AI is quitting Google and warning of the technology’s dangers. He spoke to the BBC. A 40-year hunt for lost ‘Jeopardy’ tapes is over. And the champion on them is finally telling her story to the Ringer.
The Ringer's Tate Frazier unloads his conspiracy theory about Nike sabotaging Stephen Curry (2:35), before talking with Travis Branham of 247 Sports about the new-look NCAA transfer portal, Rick Pitino's successful recruiting campaign at St. John's, Kentucky's new team-building strategy, the 2023 freshman class, Bronny James's unique recruiting position, "red hot" rosters, and just how much tampering is occurring in college basketball (19:41). Then Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts (56:03). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Travis Branham Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Kevin O'Connor react to Lakers-Warriors Game 1 and the Knicks' Game 2 win over the Heat (3:20), before Bill is joined by Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia to discuss his path to buying the Suns and Mercury, trading for Kevin Durant, his approach to team ownership, the Nuggets-Suns series, and more (32:53). Then Bill talks with SI's Chris Mannix about the Celtics' Game 1 loss to the 76ers without Joel Embiid, James Harden's 45-point performance, and Game 2 adjustments, as well Gervonta “Tank” Davis's impact on the sport of boxing (1:00:59). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Mat Ishbia and Chris Mannix Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Van Lathan would rather be feared and respected after revisiting the Marvel movie that started it all, Jon Favreau's ‘Iron Man' starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jeff Bridges. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss concerns about the Suns, Knicks-Heat Game 1, and a look ahead to the Celtics-76ers series (1:09). They then play a game of What Do We Do Now? involving the Grizzlies, Cavaliers, and Hawks (51:07). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Warriors advancing past the Kings, Steph Curry's historic performance, how the Kings should view this season, looking ahead to Lakers-Warriors, where Curry belongs in the NBA Pantheon, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch from Celtics-Hawks Game 6 (0:37) before he is joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark to discuss the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, including Anthony Richardson being drafted fourth to the Colts, some puzzling Lions selections, the Texans trading up for Will Anderson, Will Levis falling, favorite picks, and more (21:24). Then Ryen and Kevin go abroad for an F1 check-in after three races (1:04:30). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:15:28). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Kevin Clark Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sheil Kapadia to discuss the first round of the 2023 NFL draft: the biggest surprises, Round 1 winners, the perfect team for Anthony Richardson, NFL futures, and more (1:07). Then Bill talks with Wosny Lambre about the Celtics eliminating the Hawks, series takeaways, Round 2 anticipation, Warriors-Kings, and more (34:30). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Wosny Lambre Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre to discuss the Bucks' collapse in Round 1. They then talk about how the Best NBA Player Championship Belt is currently up for grabs and who'll be eligible to grab it during the postseason! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Bill Simmons recaps the Celtics' Game 5 loss to the Hawks (0:53), before he is joined by Ben Solak and Danny Kelly of ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show' to discuss the Aaron Rodgers trade, what the Texans will do with their two first-round picks, QB bust potential, trade-back teams, top prospects, and more (5:54). Then Bill talks with David Jacoby and Joe House about Jimmy Butler's historic performance vs. the Bucks in Game 4, Lakers-Grizzlies, Round 2 anticipation, the surging Knicks, and more (1:04:01). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Ben Solak, Danny Kelly, Joe House and Dave Jacoby Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices