Best Rob Durant Podcasts (2025)

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Doug Pederson In Studio, Week 5 Picks And Preview, Playoff Baseball, Big Cat Won The 50/50 And An All Time Fyre Fest 3:40:26

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Sports are so back. We talk Thursday Night Football and a great win for the Niners and Mac Jones (00:00:00-00:12:01). Playoff Baseball and the Yankees, Tigers, Dodgers and Cubs advance (00:12:01-00:25:42). Big Cat fulfilled a lifetime goal of winning the 50/50 raffle and recaps an all time week at Wrigley (00:25:42-00:46:01). Week 5 Picks and Previ…

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Niners Magic, Schlitt Happens, a Red Sox Postmortem, the Seahawks Ceiling, and Week 5 NFL Picks With Kevin Hench and Joe House 1:49:09

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Hench to react to the end of the Red Sox's season (5:43). Then, Joe House joins for their Ringer 107 picks for NFL Week 5 before discussing some early NBA bets (47:22). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin Hench and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible g…

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Playoff Baseball, CFB With Brandon Walker, Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin, Jets And Bengals Are A Disaster + Guys On Chicks 3:16:21

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Playoff Baseball is here and we recap all the action from Tuesday's games. Memes is doing a hate watch of the MLB playoffs and we get to the bottom of the WNBA scuttlebutt (00:00:00-00:36:21). We talk MNF and the Jets and Bengals being a disaster and get a status check with Memes on the future of the Jets. Broncos got right and the Bengals need to …

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A Sox-Yanks Nail-Biter, Intriguing NBA Story Lines, and Five Biggest Fantasy Football Story Lines With Bill’s Dad, Michael Pina, and Craig Horlbeck 1:46:13

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and his dad react to the Red Sox taking Game 1 in the wild-card round against the Yankees (3:46). Then, Michael Pina joins to talk about the five things to monitor before the NBA season starts (28:13). Finally, Craig Horlbeck joins to recap his NFL experience in Ireland before discussing the top five fantasy football stori…

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NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Chiefs Are Back, Bills/Eagles Stay Undefeated + We Talk Ryder Cup And Baseball Playoffs 2:44:58

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NFL Week 4 and we start with Fastest 2 Minutes. (00:00:00-00:10:42) We then recap every game from Sunday Steelers 24, Vikings 21 (00:10:42-00:28:13) Eagles 31, Bucs 25 (00:28:13-00:38:12)Giants 21, Chargers 18 (00:38:12-00:45:37)Falcons 34, Commanders 27 (00:45:37- 00:53:20)Bills 31, Saints 19 (00:53:20-00:59:20)Patriots 42, Panthers 13 (00:59:20-0…

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A Goofy Cowboys Tie, the Reeling Ravens, a Crazy Sports Weekend, Guess the Lines, Mets Sadness, and Sox-Yanks With Cousin Sal 1:50:25

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the overtime matchup between the Packers and Cowboys before discussing the players and teams that have won them over in the NFL through four weeks (4:40). Then, they guess the lines for Week 5 before talking about baseball, the Ryder Cup, and closing with Parent Corner (01:03:11). Host: …

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NFL Week 4 Picks & Preview, Seahawks Beat Cardinals, 1 Question With A QB Featuring Daniel Jones, Shane Bacon Talking Ryder Cup + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:40:52

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Seahawks beat Cardinals in a Thursday Night Football game that sucked for 55 minutes and ended up being exciting in the end. Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison JR are bummers to watch (00:00:00-00:13:46). Playoff baseball is going to be incredible with 1 weekend left in the season (00:13:46-00:21:56). NFL Week 4 Picks and Preview for every NFL game o…

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The Best College QBs With Todd McShay. Plus, the Irresistible Jags, the Resistible Steelers, and NFL Week 4 Picks With Joe House 1:56:16

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to catch up on college football QBs before discussing the NFL “Cut the s***” QBs and Drake Maye (3:33). Then, House joins Bill to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week and close with a Ryder Cup discussion (01:02:46). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Todd McShay and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat a…

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NFL With Greg Olsen, Goose The Band In Studio, CFB, Are The Ravens In Trouble + Pardon Your Takes 2:50:27

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The Lions look all the way back and the Ravens may be in trouble. Derrick Henry has a case of the fumbles and who’s more panicked if they lose on Sunday the Ravens or the Chiefs (00:00:00-00:25:02)? We talk some CFB, Mike Gundy fired, Indiana and Texas Tech look awesome and Wisconsin is in a dark dark place (00:25:02-00:48:45). Hot Seat/Cool Throne…

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A Rockets Gut Punch, Expectations for the Celtics and Pacers, and a Vegas Tourism Slump With Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan 1:58:55

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Fred VanVleet injury and to discuss how it may have derailed the promising Rockets season (7:19). Then, Bill and Zach check in with the Celtics and the Pacers ahead of the season (01:12:11). Finally, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey join to talk about what’s going on in Vegas (01:26:05).…

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NFL Week 3, Fastest 2 Minutes, Browns Stun The Packers, Eagles Big Comeback, Caleb Williams Career Day And Justin Herbert Is Incredible 3:00:06

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Week 3 Fastest 2 minutes then we talk about every game from Sunday (00:00:00-00:12:08)Eagles 33, Rams 26 (00:12:08-00:35:44)Bucs 29, Jets 27 (00:35:44-00:50:00)Browns 13, Packers 10 (00:50:00-00:59:53)Steelers 21, Patriots 14 (00:59:53-01:13:22)Commanders 41, Raiders 24 (01:13:22-01:24:01)Jaguars 17, Texans 10 (01:24:01-01:30:31)Panthers 30, Falcon…

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Are the Chargers for Real? Plus: the Tommy Boy Titans, a New York Swoon, Throwback Pats PTSD, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal. 1:43:31

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 3 of the NFL season (3:26). Then, they guess the lines for Week 4 before closing with Parent Corner (01:01:04). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Get Gameday Deals all season long only on Uber Eats. Order Now. The Ringer is committed to …

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NFL With Fred Smoot In Studio, Week 3 Picks And Preview, Bills Start 3-0 + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:31:48

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Bills beat the Dolphins in a surprisingly competitive game and the tush push is going to be ref'd harder (00:00:00-11:58:00). Playoff baseball is imminent (11:58:00-00:20:29). We then get to week 3 Picks and Preview for every game including hard conversations with CJ Stroud, do we believe in Carson Wentz again, Eagles vs Rams, Bears gateway game an…

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The Kimmel Situation. Plus, "Can the Chiefs Really Go 0-3?" and More Week 3 Gambling Questions With Joe House 1:11:34

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air (2:23). Then, Joe House joins the pod to make their Ringer 107 picks before checking in on the Clippers drama and other NBA news (16:42). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gamin…

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CFB With Andy Staples, CM Punk In Studio, MNF Doubleheader, Tush Push On The Ropes + FAQ’s 2:54:30

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Monday Night Doubleheader and Baker is the most fun QB to watch in the NFL. We talk Texans, pinky team, and a bet for the Chiefs to win the SB. Raiders completely ruined the good football vibes with a drive to nowhere and Justin Herbert continues to dominate while Tom Brady watched from the booth. The Tush Push may finally be on its way out after t…

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Winning QBs and Football Nerds With Mina Kimes, Plus Robert Redford’s Incredible Career With Brian Koppelman 1:47:24

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Mina Kimes to discuss various NFL topics two weeks into the season and some television shows (3:01). Then, Brian Koppelman joins the pod to remember the late movie star Robert Redford (01:08:01). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Mina Kimes and Brian Koppelman Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti…

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NFL Week 2, Fastest 2 Minutes, The Bears Suck Again, The Giants/Cowboys Game Of The Day, Chiefs In Trouble? + Who's Back Of The Week 2:23:31

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Were back for Week 2 of the NFL and we start with Fastest 2 Minutes. (00:00:00-00:09:03)We then recap every game from Sunday Lions 52, Bears 21 (00:09:03-00:26:25)Bengals 31, Jaguars 27 (00:26:25-00:37:04)Cowboys 40, Giants 37 (00:37:04-00:48:14)49ers 26, Saints 21 (00:48:14-00:53:31)Bills 30, Jets 10 (00:53:31-01:06:32)Seahawks 31, Steelers 17 (01…

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Cincy Fails Burrow, the Boring Eagles, Guess the Lines, and Crawford’s Brilliance With Cousin Sal 1:55:46

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal react to Week 2 of the NFL season before getting into some “depressed fan base” rankings and playing a game of “I give up” (2:58). Then, they guess the lines for Week 3, discuss the Canelo vs. Crawford fight, and finally close with Parent Corner (01:09:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chi…

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Andrew Santino In Studio, Week 2 Picks And Preview, Packers Dominate The Commanders + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:52:07

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TNF and the Packers are a problem. PFT did not have fun watching the Packers dominate the Commanders and is dispelling all rumors of lil bro ass allegations on Jayden Daniels (00:00:00-00:22:03). We then do our Week 2 picks and preview for every game including who would win in a fight a Jaguar or a Bengal, who would win in a race a Colt or Mustang,…

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The Juggernaut Packers, Realistic Clippers Punishments, and Week 2 NFL Picks With Joe House, Jason Concepcion, and Chris Ryan 1:47:36

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the ‘TNF’ matchup between the Commanders and Packers (3:16). Then, Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion join to discuss realistic punishment for the Clippers' scandal (21:32). Finally, House returns for Week 2 of the Ringer 107 picks (58:16). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House, Chris Ryan, a…

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Arch Manning, NFL Announcers, a New Deal for 'PTI', the Ballmer Scandal, and a Crawford-Canelo Megafight With Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris Mannix 2:04:09

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Jr. are joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss Arch Manning, college football, media storylines, and more (3:39). Then, Chris Mannix joins to talk about the Steve Ballmer scandal (51:40) and the Crawford-Canelo fight (01:17:05). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris Mannix Producers: …

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Joe Buck In Studio, Bears Lose MNF, CFB Talk + Guys On Chicks 2:21:16

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The same old Bears showed up to MNF as they lose after JJ McCarthy turned it around in the second half. The outlook for the Bears season and Caleb is bleak (00:00:00-00:28:29). We clean up stories from Week 1 (00:28:29-00:34:46) then talk CFB, USF, Florida fans had enough and Arch poop face (00:34:46-00:59:30). Hot Seat/Cool Throne (00:59:30-01:17:…

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NFL Week 1, Fastest 2 Minutes, Dolphins Are Terrible, Bills/Ravens Game Of The Year (Through 1 Week) And Packers Look Unstoppable + Who's Back Of The Week 2:34:47

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Week 1 is here and we're ready to roll with Fastest 2 Minutes (00:00:00-00:11:00). We then recap all of the games from Sunday Steelers 34, Jets 32 (00:11:00-00:26:18)Bucs 23, Falcons 20 (00:26:18-00:33:01)Bengals 17, Browns 16 (00:33:01-00:42:46)Commanders 21, Giants 6 (00:42:46-00:54:44)Colts 33, Dolphins 8 (00:54:44-01:02:54)Raiders 20, Patriots …

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A Classic Josh-Vs.-Lamar Battle, the Week 1 Panic Meter, Guess the Lines and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal 1:32:20

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to Week 1 of the NFL season before guessing the lines for Week 2 and closing with Parent Corner (3:08). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti Post your job today at linkedin.com/simmons The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. P…

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Eli Manning In Studio, Howie Long, Eagles Win Opening Night After A Spit Off, NFL Week 1 Picks And Preview + Fyre fest 3:40:55

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Football is back and it started with a spit off. The Eagles win opening night and the Cowboys didn't look all that bad (00:00:00-00:13:11). We talk Kawhi Leonard's no show job, Mt Rushmore duel was a blowout and some talking tennis (00:13:11-00:27:08). We then do our Week 1 picks and preview going through the entire NFL Week 1 slate and a new fanta…

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Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 NFL Picks, and a Possible Clippers Scandal With Joe House 1:38:55

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Eagles-Cowboys 'TNF' game (3:19). Then, they talk about their Ringer 107 picks for the week (22:50), before discussing the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (1:22:29). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti Get up to 40% off Back to …

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Most Fun NFL Story Lines With Peter Schrager 1:15:10

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager to talk about various NFL story lines ahead of the new season (3:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peter Schrager Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm. Get up to 40% off Back t…

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NFL Preview With Pete Prisco, Michael Irvin, Mt Rushmore Duel + Listener Takes On The 2025 Season 3:07:30

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NFL is almost here and we do our predictions for the season, worst case scenarios for all of our teams, MVP, SB, least improved and more (00:00:00-00:34:00). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including is President Trump dead or alive (00:34:00-00:53:36)? Mt Rushmore duel to end the Rushmore season plus punishment (00:53:36-01:22:34). Pete Prisco joins the show…

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Charles Barkley on Skinny Luka, the Eagles, LeBron, Jokic, Josh Allen, and His Uneasy ESPN Partnership 1:37:10

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Charles Barkley to make his annual NFL champion pick before discussing the second apron, the “best NBA player” argument, Barkley's ESPN partnership, and much more (3:53)! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Charles Barkley Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti This episode is sponsored by State Farm®…

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CFB Week 1 With Booger McFarland After He Eats 6 Donuts, Is Arch Bad? Brian Kelly's Big Win + Mt Rushmore Controversy To End The Show 2:29:18

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Bill Belichick at North Carolina is off and not running (00:00:00-00:07:08). We talk about all the games from Week 1 in CFB, is Arch cooked. Is the Alabama dynasty dead. Brian Kelly gets the monkey off his back and more (00:07:08-00:57:06). Who's back of the week with bonus Booger McFarland cam as he eats 6 donuts for being wrong about Tommy Fleetw…

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Guess the Lines Week 1, Micah Parsons Trade Damage, and an NFL Futures Draft With Cousin Sal 1:50:26

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to react to the Micah Parsons trade (3:47), before the return of Guess the Lines Week 1 and Parent Corner (24:51). Finally, Bill and Sal have an NFL futures draft (01:13:56). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti Get a new phone & lock in a lo…

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CFB Mega Preview W/ Brandon Walker & Tom Fornelli, Waterdog CJ Kirst, Mt Rushmore Of Worst Favors, Micah Parsons Traded During Fyre Fest 3:11:59

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Football is all the way back. We get ready for the first full weekend of football with LeBron’s 6 players to watch in the NFL and we name ours as well(00:00:00-00:21:52). Ryder Cup team is set(00:21:52-00:30:27). Mt Rushmore of worst favors(00:30:27-01:00:24). Tom Fornelli and Brandon Walker join the show for our mega CFB preview. We talk conferenc…

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The Annual NFC Over/Unders With Cousin Sal 1:20:16

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal for Part 2 of their annual NFL over/unders pod ahead of the new season. NFC East (2:43) NFC North (25:45) NFC South (45:41) NFC West (01:00:51) Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Steve Ceruti Get anything delivered on Uber Eats. www.ubereats.com The Rin…