The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Hosted by Bill Simmons · The Ringer

4.5from 54,097 ratings

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83Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored
1,647
Episodes
411
Transcribed
54,097
Ratings
Weekly
Cadence
2015
First episode
106M
YouTube views

About The Bill Simmons Podcast

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.

Publisher
The Ringer
Category
sports
Language
en
Explicit
Yes
First episode
25 Sept 2015
Latest episode
6 Nov 2026
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Latest episodes

411 of 1,647 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 6 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

    The Hot 76ers and an NBA Chemistry Breakdown With Doc Rivers, Plus the Mailbag and NFL Picks With Joe House

  2. 3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Luka’s MVP Run, Curry’s Revival, NBA Roster Regrets, and a Bears Super Bowl Run With Kirk Goldsberry and Tom Pelissero

  3. 2 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

    The Chiefs Choke, Lamar’s Out, Minshew Magic, Peanut Punch Chaos, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

Who has been a guest on The Bill Simmons Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

  • Kirk Goldsberry
  • Tom Pelissero
  • Cousin Sal
  • Anthony Dabbundo
  • Joe House

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views
105,784,376
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
29,781 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
24,316 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality
89
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
100

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Questions about The Bill Simmons Podcast

Who hosts The Bill Simmons Podcast?

Bill Simmons host the show. Published by The Ringer.

How often do new episodes come out?

The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.

Does The Bill Simmons Podcast take guests?

Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.

Where can I read transcripts?

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