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Every long episode from The Bill Simmons Podcast, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. 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 suspic…
Drake Mayday, a Raiders Revival, Bleakest 0-3 Teams, MLB Playoffs, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dissect NFL struggles, a Raiders surprise, MLB playoff woes, and share personal sports stories.
The Buffalo Curse, a Mega-Mailbag, QB Roulette, and Week 3 Picks With Joe House and Tom Pelissero
Joe House and Tom Pelissero dissect the Buffalo sports curse, quarterback dilemmas, and deliver sharp Week 3 NFL picks.
The Broken Chargers, Mahomes 3.0, Zombie Deshaun, the Masked Backup, First Coach Fired, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dive deep into the NFL's Week 2, discussing the Chargers' woes, Patrick Mahomes' evolution, Deshaun Watson's surprising performance, and the chaotic landscape of the league.
A Clippers Rebrand, an NFL Mini-Mailbag, and Best MLB Story Lines With Rob Mahoney, Anthony Dabbundo, and Billy Gil
Rob Mahoney, Anthony Dabbundo, and Billy Gil join Bill Simmons to discuss the Clippers' future, an NFL mini-mailbag, and the best MLB story lines of the season.
The 49ers Crush the Jet-Lag Bowl, Rams Overreactions, Bills-Texans, and Week 1 NFL Picks With Joe House
Bill Simmons and Joe House discuss the 49ers' dominant win over the Rams in the "Jet-Lag Bowl," diving into overreactions, Week 1 NFL picks, and the surprising performance of several teams.
An Absolutely Horrific Patriots Loss, the Rams-49ers Travel Bowl, and Hottest Takes With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly
Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly discuss the Patriots' opening night loss, the Rams-49ers travel situation, and their hottest takes for the NFL season.
Mahomes or Allen (Again???) and a Clippers-Heavy Mailbag With Nick Wright
Nick Wright joins Bill Simmons to discuss the ongoing debate between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, delve into the Clippers' recent struggles, and share some hilarious personal anecdotes.
The Annual AFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House
Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Joe House dive deep into the AFC's over/under predictions, offering their takes on each team's prospects for the upcoming season.
Derek Thompson on the American Sports Plutocracy, the NBA’s 2016 Black Swan Event, and the WNBA’s Growing Pains
Derek Thompson joins Bill Simmons to discuss the growing plutocracy in American sports, the lasting impact of the NBA's 2016 salary cap spike, and the challenges facing the WNBA as it experiences a surge in popularity.