The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringers Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Pacers taking a 2-1 lead against OKC in the NBA Finals (1:55). Then, they talk about Indianapolis as a sports city, Bennedict Mathurins impact, and SGA not playing well enough in Game 3 (24:28). Finally, they discuss what it would mean if OKC lost to the Pacers in the Finals, preview Game 4, and predict Kevin Durant trade destinations (51:05).



Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo



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The Ringers Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about the NBA's popularity and foul baiting (2:58), before they discuss the biggest sport franchise moves and the possibility of a new international basketball league (31:53). Then, they talk about Cooper Flagg, and The Rehearsal (58:38). Finally, they dive into prison escapes and AI fears (1:25:27).



Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chuck Klosterman

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo



This episode is presented by State Farm. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm with the Assist.

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The Ringers Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to OKC taking Game 2 at home against the Pacers in the NBA Finals (2:25). Then, they discuss the bad ratings for these Finals and why the NHL Stanley Cup final may be more interesting this year (18:07). Finally, they play a game of I wouldnt be surprised if for the NBA offseason, discuss trade targets around the league, and more (46:33)!



Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo





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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to the Pacers stunning OKC in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:32). Then, they preview Game 2 and discuss fixes for OKC to turn the series around (30:31). Finally, they discuss the Knicks' coaching drama, who the new head coach could be in New York, and trade rumors (46:30).



Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo





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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the news of the Knicks firing Coach Thibs, and he makes his NBA Finals predictions (3:33). Then, Bill is joined by Pablo Torre to squash their Bill Belichick beef once and for all before discussing journalism, conspiracy theories, and Tony Kornheiser (29:21).



Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Pablo Torre

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo





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