The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Made by: The Ringer
Episodes: 1,646 episodes
Last episode: October 23, 2026
Charts: Apple No. 11 · Pocket Casts No. 59 · Audible —

No. 10 on Across the charts in Sports & Outdoors, and on 1 other chart here.

What it is

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.

Latest episodes

Caleb Beats Drake, a Mega-Mailbag, Eagles Drama, NBA Surprises, and NFL Week 7 With Tom Pelissero and Joe House October 23, 2026 · 2 hrs 10 min
NBA Day One Reactions, Plus Blake Griffin and Peter Berg (Two Interviews!) October 21, 2026 · 3 hrs 8 min
A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 59 min
Herbert’s Future, a Week 6 NFL Preview, Plus an NBA Deep Dive With Cam Johnson, Tommy Alter, Tom Pelissero, and Joe House October 16, 2026 · 2 hrs 57 min
NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The East | with Zach Lowe and Joe House October 14, 2026 · 2 hrs 29 min

On the charts

Charting now — best position 1 on Apple Podcasts · Sports, reached September 8, 2026. Seen on 6 charts over 42 days of readings, the first on September 5, 2026.

Apple Podcasts · Sports — position by day.

Chart	Best	Days	Last seen
Apple Podcasts · Sports	1	42 days	October 24, 2026
Pocket Casts · Sports	1	42 days	October 24, 2026
Apple Podcasts top 100	4	42 days	October 24, 2026
Across the charts in Sports & Outdoors	6	42 days	October 24, 2026
Across the charts	10	39 days	October 24, 2026
Pocket Casts top 100	59	42 days	October 24, 2026

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