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‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

An Awesome ‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 13

‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

An Awesome ‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 13

The Bleakest NBA Team Situations (Next Five Years) With Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 7

The Bleakest NBA Team Situations (Next Five Years) With Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 7

NBA Summer Takeaways. Plus, a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad.

Milwaukee’s Crazy and Other NBA Summer Takeaways With Rob Mahoney. Plus, a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad.

A Big NBA Summer and a Boston Sports Check-In

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 2

NBA Summer Takeaways. Plus, a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad.

Milwaukee’s Crazy and Other NBA Summer Takeaways With Rob Mahoney. Plus, a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad.

A Big NBA Summer and a Boston Sports Check-In

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 2

The NBA Summer Movement Preview

The NBA Summer Movement Preview With Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 30

The NBA Summer Movement Preview

The NBA Summer Movement Preview With Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 30

NBA Draft Reactions and Pelicans Jokes

NBA Draft Reactions and Lots of Pelicans Jokes With Joe House and J. Kyle Mann

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 25

NBA Draft Reactions and Pelicans Jokes

NBA Draft Reactions and Lots of Pelicans Jokes With Joe House and J. Kyle Mann

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 25

The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines

The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines With Chris Mannix

The Celtics Blow It Up

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 25

The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines

The Celtics Blow It Up and More Predraft Story Lines With Chris Mannix

The Celtics Blow It Up

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 25

OKC Wins the Title, Haliburton’s Injury, the KD Trade, and the NBA Draft

OKC Wins the Title, Haliburton’s Devastating Injury, the Durant Trade, and NBA Draft Buzz With Zach Lowe and Ryen Russillo

OKC Wins It, the KD Trade, and the NBA Draft

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 23

OKC Wins the Title, Haliburton’s Injury, the KD Trade, and the NBA Draft

OKC Wins the Title, Haliburton’s Devastating Injury, the Durant Trade, and NBA Draft Buzz With Zach Lowe and Ryen Russillo

OKC Wins It, the KD Trade, and the NBA Draft

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 23

The Pacers Survive, the Lakers Sale, and KD Rumors 9.0

The Pacers Survive (Again!), Game 7 Thoughts, the Lakers Sale, and KD Rumors 9.0 With Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney

The Pacers Survive, the Lakers Sale, and More

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 20

The Pacers Survive, the Lakers Sale, and KD Rumors 9.0

The Pacers Survive (Again!), Game 7 Thoughts, the Lakers Sale, and KD Rumors 9.0 With Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney

The Pacers Survive, the Lakers Sale, and More

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 20

The Grizzlies’ Future, the Devers Trade, NBA Draft, and Kon Knueppel

The Grizzlies’ Future, the Devers Trade, NBA Draft Takes, and a Kon Knueppel Interview | With Chris Vernon, Joe House, and Kevin Hench

NBA Draft Takes and a Kon Knueppel Interview

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 18

The Grizzlies’ Future, the Devers Trade, NBA Draft, and Kon Knueppel

The Grizzlies’ Future, the Devers Trade, NBA Draft Takes, and a Kon Knueppel Interview | With Chris Vernon, Joe House, and Kevin Hench

NBA Draft Takes and a Kon Knueppel Interview

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 18

The Jalen Williams Game, Haliburton’s Injury, and Giannis’s Future

The Jalen Williams Game, Haliburton’s Injury, OKC vs. MJ’s Bulls, and Giannis’s Future With Doc Rivers

The Jalen Williams Game With Doc Rivers

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 17

The Jalen Williams Game, Haliburton’s Injury, and Giannis’s Future

The Jalen Williams Game, Haliburton’s Injury, OKC vs. MJ’s Bulls, and Giannis’s Future With Doc Rivers

The Jalen Williams Game With Doc Rivers

The Bill Simmons Podcast • June 17

The Ringer Podcast Network See All Shows

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables

Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Good Hang With Amy Poehler

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

The Zach Lowe Show

Plain English With Derek Thompson

The Zach Lowe Show

National Affairs

Higher Learning With Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning

National Affairs

Higher Learning With Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning

Fantasy Football

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Fantasy Football

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

The McShay Show

The McShay Show

House of R

House of R

Spotlight

About the Show

Longtime tech, culture, and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop weekly, and if you’ve got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at [email protected].

Hosts

Derek Thompson

Featured Episode

Trump’s Tariffs Haven’t Killed the U.S. Economy. But Firing Jerome Powell Might.

The Tariffs Haven’t Killed the Economy. But Firing Jerome Powell Might.

Firing Jerome Powell Could Kill the Economy

• July 17 • 50 min

Plain English With Derek Thompson

Trump’s Tariffs Haven’t Killed the U.S. Economy. But Firing Jerome Powell Might.

The Tariffs Haven’t Killed the Economy. But Firing Jerome Powell Might.

Firing Jerome Powell Could Kill the Economy

• July 17 • 50 min

Hosts

Derek Thompson

NBA Latest Episodes

Impressive Summer League Performances

Impressive Summer League Performances and the Legend of “Target Guy”

The Mismatch • July 15

Impressive Summer League Performances

Impressive Summer League Performances and the Legend of “Target Guy”

The Mismatch • July 15

Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations, Reed Sheppard’s Return

Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations, Reed Sheppard’s Return, and the Different Levels of Participation

Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations

The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show • July 10 • 57 min

Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations, Reed Sheppard’s Return

Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations, Reed Sheppard’s Return, and the Different Levels of Participation

Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations

The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show • July 10 • 57 min

Max Extensions, Zach’s WTF Teams, and the Debut of Mets Corner

Max Extensions, Plus Zach’s WTF Teams With Rob Mahoney and the Debut of Mets Corner With Sean Fennessey

Max Extensions, WTF Teams, and Mets Corner

The Zach Lowe Show • July 10

Max Extensions, Zach’s WTF Teams, and the Debut of Mets Corner

Max Extensions, Plus Zach’s WTF Teams With Rob Mahoney and the Debut of Mets Corner With Sean Fennessey

Max Extensions, WTF Teams, and Mets Corner

The Zach Lowe Show • July 10

Flagg’s LVSL Debut and 20-Point Scorers

Flagg’s Summer League Debut and the Rise in 20-Point Scorers

Off Guard with Austin Rivers • July 10 • 1 hr 8 min

Flagg’s LVSL Debut and 20-Point Scorers

Flagg’s Summer League Debut and the Rise in 20-Point Scorers

Off Guard with Austin Rivers • July 10 • 1 hr 8 min

Summer League, NBA Offseason Movement, Best Summer Sports Movie, and More

Postponing Summer League, NBA Offseason Player Movement, Best Summer Sports Movie, and More

Summer League, NBA Offseason, and More

Thru The Ringer • July 9

Summer League, NBA Offseason Movement, Best Summer Sports Movie, and More

Postponing Summer League, NBA Offseason Player Movement, Best Summer Sports Movie, and More

Summer League, NBA Offseason, and More

Thru The Ringer • July 9

End of the World, NBA Player Criticism, and More With Van Lathan

The End of the World, Criticizing NBA Player Criticism, and Top Workout Songs With Van Lathan

NBA Criticism and More With Van Lathan

The Ryen Russillo Podcast • July 8

End of the World, NBA Player Criticism, and More With Van Lathan

The End of the World, Criticizing NBA Player Criticism, and Top Workout Songs With Van Lathan

NBA Criticism and More With Van Lathan

The Ryen Russillo Podcast • July 8

Reaction to Today’s Deal, Beal, and a Whole Lot More With Howard Beck

What Up, Trade?! Reaction to Today’s Deal, What It Means for Beal, and a Whole Lot More With Howard Beck.

Today’s Deal and What It Means for Beal

The Zach Lowe Show • July 7

Reaction to Today’s Deal, Beal, and a Whole Lot More With Howard Beck

What Up, Trade?! Reaction to Today’s Deal, What It Means for Beal, and a Whole Lot More With Howard Beck.

Today’s Deal and What It Means for Beal

The Zach Lowe Show • July 7

The Bleakest NBA Team Situations (Next Five Years) With Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 7

The Bleakest NBA Team Situations (Next Five Years) With Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 7

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far)

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far). Plus, the Clippers Are Up to Something.

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason

Group Chat • July 7

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far)

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason (So Far). Plus, the Clippers Are Up to Something.

The Best and Worst Moves of the Offseason

Group Chat • July 7

What to Expect From Next Year’s Celts

What to Expect From Next Year’s Celts With Sean Grande

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • July 3 • 1 hr 26 min

What to Expect From Next Year’s Celts

What to Expect From Next Year’s Celts With Sean Grande

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • July 3 • 1 hr 26 min

Ringer Movies Summer Blockbusters and More

Best Movies of the Century: ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’

The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 15, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’

The Big Picture • July 16

Best Movies of the Century: ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’

The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 15, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’

The Big Picture • July 16

The Superman Movie Rankings

The Big Picture • July 14

The Superman Movie Rankings

The Big Picture • July 14

The ‘Superman’ Deep Dive

House of R • July 13

The ‘Superman’ Deep Dive

House of R • July 13

‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

An Awesome ‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 13

‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

An Awesome ‘F1’ Movie and Superman Expectations With Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

‘Superman’ and Comic Book Adaptations

The Bill Simmons Podcast • July 13

‘Superman’ and What We Want Out of Comic Book Adaptations

The Watch • July 14

‘Superman’ and What We Want Out of Comic Book Adaptations

‘Superman’ and Comic Book Adaptations

The Watch • July 14

‘Superman’ Is Here to Save the Day. Are We Saved?

The Big Picture • July 11

‘Superman’ Is Here to Save the Day. Are We Saved?

The Big Picture • July 11

After a Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?

After a Historic Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?

The Historic Hollywood Tax Break

The Town with Matthew Belloni • July 9 • 30 min

After a Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?

After a Historic Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?

The Historic Hollywood Tax Break

The Town with Matthew Belloni • July 9 • 30 min

‘Back to the Future’ Turns 40

‘Back to the Future’ Turns 40, and Our Top Time-Travel Moments

House of R • July 9

‘Back to the Future’ Turns 40

‘Back to the Future’ Turns 40, and Our Top Time-Travel Moments

House of R • July 9

‘Jaws 2’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Jaws 2’

The Rewatchables • July 8

‘Jaws 2’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Jaws 2’

The Rewatchables • July 8

The 2025 Movie Auction Returns!

The Big Picture • July 8

Death, Taxes, and Bananas

The 2025 Movie Auction Returns!

The Big Picture • July 8

Spotlight

About the Show

Seven-time winner of The Challenge Johnny Bananas dishes all the behind-the-scenes antics, cut scenes, and cast drama from current seasons of The Challenge, The Traitors, and much more with your favorite reality television personalities.

Hosts

Johnny Bananas Johnny Bananas

1:21:00

Featured Episode

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 Preview With Mark and Derrick

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 With Mark and Derrick

Death, Taxes, and Bananas

• July 17

1:21:00

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 Preview With Mark and Derrick

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 With Mark and Derrick

Johnny Bananas Johnny Bananas

• July 17

Hosts

Ringer TV Watercooler Chats

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ S10, E2 and E3

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10, Episodes 2 and 3

Bachelor Party • July 16 • 1 hr 6 min

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ S10, E2 and E3

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10, Episodes 2 and 3

Bachelor Party • July 16 • 1 hr 6 min

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 Preview With Mark and Derrick

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 With Mark and Derrick

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 With Mark and Derrick

Death, Taxes, and Bananas • July 17

‘Road Rules’ 30th Anniversary and ‘Challenge’ 41 Preview With Mark and Derrick

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 33-36

Death, Taxes, and Bananas • July 17

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 33-36: FINALE COVERAGE!

Bachelor Party • July 16 • 36 min

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 33-36: FINALE COVERAGE!

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 33-36

Bachelor Party • July 16 • 36 min

The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards: Winners, Snubs, and Thirstiest Campaigns

The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards

The Town with Matthew Belloni • July 16 • 30 min

The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards: Winners, Snubs, and Thirstiest Campaigns

The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards

The Town with Matthew Belloni • July 16 • 30 min

Brock Cheated on Scheana?! Plus, ‘The Valley’ Recap.

The Morally Corrupt Bravo Show • July 11

Brock Cheated on Scheana?! Plus, ‘The Valley’ Recap.

The Morally Corrupt Bravo Show • July 11

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 31-32. Plus, ‘Big Brother 27’ With Taylor Hale!

‘Love Island’ S7, Eps. 31-32 and ‘Big Brother 27’ With Taylor Hale!

‘Love Island’ Eps. 31-32 and Taylor Hale!

Bachelor Party • July 11 • 1 hr 11 min

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 31-32. Plus, ‘Big Brother 27’ With Taylor Hale!

‘Love Island’ S7, Eps. 31-32 and ‘Big Brother 27’ With Taylor Hale!

‘Love Island’ Eps. 31-32 and Taylor Hale!

Bachelor Party • July 11 • 1 hr 11 min

‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Finale: The Best for Last

‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Finale

The Prestige TV Podcast • July 11

‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Finale: The Best for Last

‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Finale

The Prestige TV Podcast • July 11

The Paramount-Skydance Merger and ‘South Park’

Why the Paramount-Skydance Merger is “F-cking Up ‘South Park’”

The Town with Matthew Belloni • July 7 • 30 min

The Paramount-Skydance Merger and ‘South Park’

Why the Paramount-Skydance Merger is “F-cking Up ‘South Park’”

The Town with Matthew Belloni • July 7 • 30 min

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10, Episode 1

Bachelor Party • July 8 • 1 hr

Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, a Netflix Cancellation Spree.

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10, Episode 1

Bachelor Party • July 8 • 1 hr

You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree.

You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut’

The Watch • July 7

You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree.

Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, a Netflix Cancellation Spree.

You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut’

The Watch • July 7

Good Hang With Amy Poehler Latest Episodes

Cole Escola on Having the Perfect Face for Wigs

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 15

Cole Escola on Having the Perfect Face for Wigs

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 15

Andy Samberg on Having Little Brother Energy

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 8

Andy Samberg on Having Little Brother Energy

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 8

Idris Elba Knows That Life Begins at 50 in Ibiza

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 1

Idris Elba Knows That Life Begins at 50 in Ibiza

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 1

Natasha Lyonne Is the Oldest Girl in the World

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 24

Natasha Lyonne Is the Oldest Girl in the World

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 24

Will Forte on His Infamous ‘SNL’ Audition

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 17

Will Forte on His Infamous ‘SNL’ Audition

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 17

Dakota Johnson (and Her Dog)

Dakota Johnson and Her Dog Are the Stars of Good Hang

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 10

Dakota Johnson (and Her Dog)

Dakota Johnson and Her Dog Are the Stars of Good Hang

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 10

Seth Meyers on Starting at ‘SNL’ With Amy Poehler

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 3

Seth Meyers on Starting at ‘SNL’ With Amy Poehler

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • June 3

Reneé Rapp Knows Altos Are Important

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • May 27

Reneé Rapp Knows Altos Are Important

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • May 27

Mike Schur Premieres the ‘Philly Justice’ Trailer

Mike Schur, Adam Scott, and Rashida Jones Introduce the ‘Philly Justice’ Trailer

The Brand-New ‘Philly Justice’ Trailer

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • May 20

Mike Schur Premieres the ‘Philly Justice’ Trailer

Mike Schur, Adam Scott, and Rashida Jones Introduce the ‘Philly Justice’ Trailer

The Brand-New ‘Philly Justice’ Trailer

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • May 20

Michelle Obama Joins Good Hang

Michelle Obama Joins Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • May 13

Michelle Obama Joins Good Hang

Michelle Obama Joins Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • May 13

Videos

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Cooking for a Cause With Dan Giusti

The Dave Chang Show • July 17

1:37:00

Cooking for a Cause With Dan Giusti

The Dave Chang Show • July 17

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Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Good Hang With Amy Poehler

Please See Below With Brynn Whitfield

Please See Below With Brynn Whitfield

The Watch

The Prestige TV Podcast

Prestige TV

The Prestige TV Podcast

Prestige TV

The Midnight Boys

The Midnight Boys

The Ringer Reality TV Podcast

Bachelor Party

60 Songs That Explain the 90s

Bachelor Party

Music

60 Songs That Explain the ’90s: The 2000s

Music

60 Songs That Explain the ’90s: The 2000s

60 Songs That Explain the 90s

Dissect

Dissect

Bandsplain

Bandsplain

Narrative Series For Long Drives

Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team

Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team

Truthless

Truthless

The Hollywood Hack

The Hollywood Hack

Do We Get To Win This Time?

Do We Get To Win This Time?

The Wedding Scammer

The Wedding Scammer

Break Stuff

Break Stuff

Just Like Us: The Tabloids That Changed America

Just Like Us

Just Like Us: The Tabloids That Changed America

Just Like Us

What If? The Len Bias Story