
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews
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.”
Latest episodes

Jul 18, 2022 • 44min
Will Ferrell 2 | July 2020
July 2020: Ferrell and Bill talk about quarantine family time; youth soccer; HBO's 'Succession'; LAFC; his new Netflix film, 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'; and more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Will FerrellProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 19min
Rob Lowe | June 2020
June 2020: Lowe and Bill discuss joining the podcast world with ‘Literally! With Rob Lowe,’ Hollywood in the ’80s, the Brat Pack, some of his films including 'The Outsiders,' 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'About Last Night,' 'Tommy Boy,' and more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Rob LoweProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 56min
Don Cheadle | June 2020
June 2020: Cheadle and Bill discuss some of his iconic films, including 'Boogie Nights,' 'Out of Sight,' 'Crash,' and 'Hotel Rwanda'; playing Sammy Davis Jr. in HBO's 'The Rat Pack'; Black actors and storytellers in Hollywood; working on TV and films during the pandemic; his Showtime series 'Black Monday'; and more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Don CheadleProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
Bill Burr 3 | June 2020
June 2020: Burr and Bill discuss the pre–Super Bowl football era, the unwritten rule book in hockey known as "the code," taking a break from stand-up during the pandemic, his 2020 movie 'The King of Staten Island,' working with Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson, and more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Bill BurrProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 51min
The Undertaker | May 2020
May 2020: The Undertaker and Bill sit down to discuss WWE’s documentary series ‘Undertaker: The Last Ride,’ as well as stories from more than 30 years of professional wrestling, his favorite 'WrestleMania,' his relationship with Vince McMahon, recovering from major injuries, learning from pro-wrestling legends, developing his character, the best crowds, and much more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: The UndertakerProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 2h 22min
Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament | March 2020
March 2020: Vedder, Ament and Bill discuss Pearl Jam’s first concert; the Seattle SuperSonics; hanging with Dennis Rodman; the best music venues; tour stories; their 2020 album, ‘Gigaton’; and MUCH more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Eddie Vedder and Jeff AmentProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 58min
JB Smoove | March 2020
March 2020: Smoove and Bill talk about writing on ‘SNL,’ his audition for ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ his comedic influences, being in New York for the inception of hip-hop, his favorite ‘Curb’ episode, doing roasts, his new comedy tour, and more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: JB SmooveProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 13min
Adam Carolla | February 2020
February 2020: Bill sits down with his old friend Adam Carolla to talk about the early days of podcasting, the Deontay Wilder–Tyson Fury boxing match, fatherhood, cars, fake movies, and much more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Adam CarollaProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 54min
Jason Segel | February 2020
February 2020: Segel and Bill discuss California prep school basketball, starting out in acting, ‘Freaks and Geeks,’ ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall,’ ‘I Love You, Man,’ ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ learning from Judd Apatow, early-2000s comedies, movie set stories, and more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jason SegelProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 11min
Dave Grohl | February 2020
February 2020: Grohl and Bill discuss the musician’s inspirations, timeless music, the concept of a band, touring in vans, kids' relationship with music today, and much more.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Dave GrohlProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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