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.

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Every guest on The Bill Simmons Podcast

442 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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Howard Beck
NBA Trouble Teams, the WR Mini-Pyramid, and the Knicks Can’t Catch a Break With Howard Beck, Sean Fennessey, and Steve Ceruti · 5 episodes

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Howie Long
Best NFL Teams, Football GOATs, and Week 7 Picks With Howie Long and Peter Schrager · Oct 2020

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Isaiah Thomas
Ep. 184: Isaiah Thomas and 'John Wick 2' With Shea Serrano · Mar 2017

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Isiah Thomas

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J Kyle Mann
The NBA Mega-Redraftables (2012 and 2013 Combined) With J. Kyle Mann and Joe House. Plus: Portland vs. “El Cheapo” for the Blazers With Justin Verrier. · 13 episodes

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J.A. Adande
NBA 75 Snubs, 2004 Lakers Flashbacks, Million Dollar Picks and Year of the Kebabs With J.A. Adande, Peter Schrager and David Chang. · 3 episodes

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Jalen Green
A Celtics-Heat Rock Fight with Bill's Dad. Plus, Jalen Green Stops By and We Fix All-Star Weekend. · May 2022

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Jalen Rose
Jalen Rose, Judd Apatow, and the 2006 NBA Redraftables · 3 episodes

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Jamal Adams

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James Andrew Miller
Ep. 117: James Andrew Miller · Aug 2016

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James Dixon

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Jared Dudley
Lakers/LeBron/Bubble Stories with Jared Dudley and Ryen Russillo. Plus a 2021 NBA Free Agency Primer · Oct 2020

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Jason Concepcion
Bill’s NBA Midseason Tournament Plan. Plus: Jason Concepcion on the Knicks and Kyrie and a Tim Robbins Interview | The Bill Simmons Podcast · Dec 2019

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Jason Gay
Could China Cancel the NBA? Plus, Fox's 'Smackdown' and WWE vs. AEW With Jason Gay and David Shoemaker | The Bill Simmons Podcast · 4 episodes

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Jason Goff
Best In-Game Dunkers, LeBron Vs. Steph 37.0, Chicago’s New QB Hero, and Building a 2024 Media Company With Jason Goff and Dave Finocchio · 2 episodes

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Jason Hehir
The Timberwolves Mess, Plus the Evolution of 21st Century Sports Docs With ‘The Last Dance’ Director Jason Hehir · Mar 2024

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Jason McCourty

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Jason Stein
Smart-Guy Friday: Cycle CEO/Founder Jason Stein and Bill's Dad on 'Game of Thrones' (Ep. 244) · Aug 2017

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Jay Glazer
Ep. 78: Jay Glazer · Mar 2016

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Jay Williams
Coach K's Secrets, Saving College Hoops, and the Pre-LeBron Generation, With Jay Williams | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 392) · Jul 2018

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Jayson Tatum

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Jesse Ventura

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Jim Lampley
Ep. 77: Jim Lampley · Mar 2016

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Jim Miller
Inside the Evolution of ESPN With Jim Miller and Bryan Curtis (Ep. 237) · Jul 2017

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Jim Moret

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Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler on the Bulls, Jordan, and L.A. Pick-up Games (Ep. 238) · 2 episodes

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Jimmy Iovine

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Joanna Robinson

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Joe House
Deshaun Vs. Cleveland, and a Mega-Mailbag With Joe House. Plus, UCLA’s Bob Chesney. · 155 episodes

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Joel Anderson
Part 1: An NBA Midseason Power Poll, Plus OSU vs. Notre Dame with Joel Anderson and Van Lathan · Jan 2025

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Joel Solomon
Ep. 105: NBA Finals and Internet Deep Dives With Joel Solomon, Brendan Lynch and Pat Barker · Jun 2016

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John David Washington

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John Jastremski
The Yankees Survive, Milwaukee and Denver Struggle, Paolo’s Thriving, and Boston Is Frightening With John Jastremski and Kirk Goldsberry · 4 episodes

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John Skipper
Catching Up With John Skipper | The Bill Simmons Podcast · Apr 2019

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Johnny Bananas
Ep. 115: Johnny Bananas · Aug 2016

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Jon Weiner
The Cruising Lakers, Heat Culture, Lamar’s Kryptonite, and Tampa’s Gambling Hook With Jon “Stugotz” Weiner, Mallory Rubin, Nora Princiotti, and Joe House · Oct 2020

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Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill, Red Sox Magic, and 'A Star Is Born' on For Realsies | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 430) · Oct 2018

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Jonathan Tjarks
Phoenix Takes Charge, Brady’s TV Gig, and a Celts-Bucks Classic With Jonathan Tjarks, Bryan Curtis and Chris Mannix · 4 episodes

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Jovan Buha

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Juliet Litman
The Fence-Jumping Virgin Bachelor, Zion's Return and LeBron in Tank Mode with Juliet Litman, Mark Titus, Kevin O'Connor, Haley O'Shaughnessy, and Danny Chau | The Bill Simmons Podcast · 5 episodes

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