June 2022: Sandler and Bill talk about the actor’s Netflix film ‘Hustle,’ playing pickup hoops, and his early acting experiences.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Adam SandlerProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 2022: Sandler and Bill talk about the actor’s Netflix film ‘Hustle,’ playing pickup hoops, and his early acting experiences. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Adam SandlerProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Adam Sandler | June 2022

Freddie Gibbs

February 2022: Gibbs and Bill talk about the rapper’s experience in the music industry, similarities between rappers and athletes, and his future in acting.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Freddie GibbsProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2022: Gibbs and Bill talk about the rapper’s experience in the music industry, similarities between rappers and athletes, and his future in acting. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Freddie GibbsProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Freddie Gibbs | February 2022

December 2021: Bill talks with actor-director Ben Affleck about the Patriots, Ben’s friendship with Tom Brady, some of Affleck’s favorite films, tabloids, parenting, his film ‘The Tender Bar,’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2021: Bill talks with actor-director Ben Affleck about the Patriots, Ben’s friendship with Tom Brady, some of Affleck’s favorite films, tabloids, parenting, his film ‘The Tender Bar,’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Ben Affleck | December 2021

Paul Thomas Anderson

December 2021: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey talk about casting ‘Licorice Pizza’ and what it’s like to film a movie during the pandemic.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Paul Thomas AndersonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2021: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey talk about casting ‘Licorice Pizza’ and what it’s like to film a movie during the pandemic. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Paul Thomas AndersonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Paul Thomas Anderson 2 | December 2021

Kenny G

December 2021: Kenny G and Bill talk about the musician’s career and the HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G.’Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Kenny GProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2021: Kenny G and Bill talk about the musician’s career and the HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G.’ Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Kenny GProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Kenny G | December 2021

Tom Hanks

November 2021: Hanks and Bill discuss the legendary actor’s storied career. Other topics include Hanks’s three favorite films, ‘Finch,’ and baseball stories.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Tom HanksProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 2021: Hanks and Bill discuss the legendary actor’s storied career. Other topics include Hanks’s three favorite films, ‘Finch,’ and baseball stories. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Tom HanksProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Tom Hanks | November 2021

October 2021: Keaton and Bill talk about doing standup comedy, breaking into acting in the late ’70s, and some of his past films. Other topics include Pittsburgh sports and his experience as Batman.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Michael KeatonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2021: Keaton and Bill talk about doing standup comedy, breaking into acting in the late ’70s, and some of his past films. Other topics include Pittsburgh sports and his experience as Batman. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Michael KeatonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Michael Keaton | October 2021

Jon Bernthal

September 2021: Bernthal and Bill talk about the actor’s start on ‘The Walking Dead’ as well as what it was like to prepare for his lead role in ‘The Punisher.’ Other topics include ‘The Many Saints of Newark,’ working with A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and the Rock, and his favorite sports movies.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jon BernthalProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2021: Bernthal and Bill talk about the actor’s start on ‘The Walking Dead’ as well as what it was like to prepare for his lead role in ‘The Punisher.’ Other topics include ‘The Many Saints of Newark,’ working with A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and the Rock, and his favorite sports movies. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jon BernthalProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Jon Bernthal | September 2021

Peyton Manning

September 2021: Manning and Bill talk about the quarterback’s Hall of Fame career and the status of young NFL quarterbacks in 2021. Other topics include AFC rivalries and broadcasting ‘Monday Night Football’ with his brother Eli.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Peyton ManningProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2021: Manning and Bill talk about the quarterback’s Hall of Fame career and the status of young NFL quarterbacks in 2021. Other topics include AFC rivalries and broadcasting ‘Monday Night Football’ with his brother Eli. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Peyton ManningProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Peyton Manning | September 2021

Matt Damon

July 2021: Damon and Bill discuss Boston sports and Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl win. Other topics include ’90s films, ‘Stillwater,’ and Tom Cruise as the ultimate stuntman.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Matt DamonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 2021: Damon and Bill discuss Boston sports and Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl win. Other topics include ’90s films, ‘Stillwater,’ and Tom Cruise as the ultimate stuntman. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Matt DamonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Matt Damon 3 | July 2021

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has spent the last six years talking to some of the biggest celebrities, athletes and media staples on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.” Whether you’re listening to these interviews for the first time or revisiting a favorite episode featuring the likes of Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington or Julia Louis-Dreyfus, tap in to some of Bill’s most compelling conversations here on “The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews.”

Adam Duritz

May 2021: Duritz and Bill talk about the origins of Counting Crows as well as the stories behind the creation of some of the band’s most well-known songs. Other topics include adjusting to fame in the early 1990s, maintaining artistic integrity for more than 30 years, and their 2021 album, ‘Butter Miracle, Suite One.’Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Adam DuritzProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Duritz and Bill talk about the origins of Counting Crows as well as the stories behind the creation of some of the band’s most well-known songs. Other topics include adjusting to fame in the early 1990s, maintaining artistic integrity for more than 30 years, and their 2021 album, ‘Butter Miracle, Suite One.’ Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Adam DuritzProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Adam Duritz | May 2021

Dirk Nowitzki

May 2021: Nowitzki and Bill talk about the NBA legend’s experience winning an NBA championship in 2011 and some of his playoff stories. Other topics include Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Steve Nash.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Dirk Nowitzki Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Nowitzki and Bill talk about the NBA legend’s experience winning an NBA championship in 2011 and some of his playoff stories. Other topics include Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Steve Nash. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Dirk Nowitzki Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Dirk Nowitzki | May 2021

May 2021: Stone and Bill discuss her legendary career as both an actress and producer and some of her most iconic roles. Other topics include what it’s like to work with the Hollywood elite (Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Sylvester Stallone, etc.); her book, ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’; and making documentaries.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Sharon StoneProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Stone and Bill discuss her legendary career as both an actress and producer and some of her most iconic roles. Other topics include what it’s like to work with the Hollywood elite (Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Sylvester Stallone, etc.); her book, ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’; and making documentaries. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Sharon StoneProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Sharon Stone | May 2021

Theo Epstein

May 2021: Epstein and Bill discuss the baseball executive’s decorated career and what it was like to bring the Boston Red Sox their first World Series win since 1918. Other topics include making experimental changes to baseball, MLB’s strikeout epidemic, and bringing the Chicago Cubs their first World Series win in more than 100 years.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Theo EpsteinProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2021: Epstein and Bill discuss the baseball executive’s decorated career and what it was like to bring the Boston Red Sox their first World Series win since 1918. Other topics include making experimental changes to baseball, MLB’s strikeout epidemic, and bringing the Chicago Cubs their first World Series win in more than 100 years. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Theo EpsteinProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Theo Epstein | May 2021

Casey Affleck

February 2021: Affleck and Bill talk about the Oscar winner’s impressive filmography, including ‘Good Will Hunting,’ ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,’ and ‘Our Friend.’ Other topics include their favorite sports movies.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Casey AffleckProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2021: Affleck and Bill talk about the Oscar winner’s impressive filmography, including ‘Good Will Hunting,’ ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,’ and ‘Our Friend.’ Other topics include their favorite sports movies. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Casey AffleckProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Casey Affleck | February 2021

Barack Obama

December 2020: Obama joins Bill and Bakari Sellers to discuss the 44th president’s time in office plus his relationship with professional sports and its players. Other topics include his book ‘A Promised Land,’ being a dad in quarantine, the pandemic, and the Mount Rushmore of sports.Host: Bill Simmons and Bakari SellersGuest: Barack ObamaProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2020: Obama joins Bill and Bakari Sellers to discuss the 44th president’s time in office plus his relationship with professional sports and its players. Other topics include his book ‘A Promised Land,’ being a dad in quarantine, the pandemic, and the Mount Rushmore of sports. Host: Bill Simmons and Bakari SellersGuest: Barack ObamaProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Barack Obama | December 2020

Jeff Daniels

September 2020: Daniels and Bill discuss his past works including ‘Speed,’ ‘Dumb and Dumber,’ and ‘The Newsroom.’ Other topics include Jim Carrey’s mid-’90s comedy run, Daniels’s role in ‘The Comey Rule,’ and performing on and off Broadway.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jeff DanielsProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2020: Daniels and Bill discuss his past works including ‘Speed,’ ‘Dumb and Dumber,’ and ‘The Newsroom.’ Other topics include Jim Carrey’s mid-’90s comedy run, Daniels’s role in ‘The Comey Rule,’ and performing on and off Broadway. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jeff DanielsProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Jeff Daniels | September 2020

Jim Belushi

August 2020: Belushi and Bill talk at length about his prolific acting career and journey into the world of cannabis farming. Bill is then joined by his dad to talk about the state of Boston sports in 2020.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jim BelushiProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 2020: Belushi and Bill talk at length about his prolific acting career and journey into the world of cannabis farming. Bill is then joined by his dad to talk about the state of Boston sports in 2020. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jim BelushiProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Jim Belushi | August 2020

Hannibal Buress

February 2020: Buress and Bill talk about his comedy special ‘Miami Nights’ and the comedian’s glory days of gambling.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Hannibal BuressProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2020: Buress and Bill talk about his comedy special ‘Miami Nights’ and the comedian’s glory days of gambling. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Hannibal BuressProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Hannibal Buress | August 2020

Andy Samberg

July 2020: Samberg and Bill discuss the actor’s 2020 movie ‘Palm Springs’ on Hulu, his time on ‘SNL,’ and the role YouTube played in the Lonely Island’s success. Later they talk about scary movies, Andy’s Bay Area sports allegiance, video games, and quarantine.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Andy SambergProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 2020: Samberg and Bill discuss the actor’s 2020 movie ‘Palm Springs’ on Hulu, his time on ‘SNL,’ and the role YouTube played in the Lonely Island’s success. Later they talk about scary movies, Andy’s Bay Area sports allegiance, video games, and quarantine. Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Andy SambergProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Andy Samberg 2 | July 2020

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