Joker’s Out, and Boston Might Be Next. Plus, an MLB Cocktail Party and 'Survivor 50' With Rob Mahoney, Billy Gil, and Jason Concepcion.

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

Sports

4.4 • 30.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2026

⏱️ 135 minutes

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney LIVE on Netflix after the Timberwolves eliminate the Nuggets to recap the Thursday NBA playoff slate and preview the remaining Round 1 matchups (1:07). Then, Billy Gil joins to talk about the five biggest MLB cocktail topics of the last five weeks (01:04:55). Finally, Jason Concepcion hops on to catch up on ‘Survivor 50’ and to make predictions for the show (01:41:58). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Billy Gil, and Jason Concepcion Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jonathan Frias The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:43.1	Bohoney is here. So I have new
1:46.1	rewatchables coming on Monday. There's something about Mary we're doing. You have the Ringer
1:50.8	NBA show. I do.
1:51.8	Multiple episodes a week and then the Prestige TV podcast as well. Rob, I invited you
1:57.8	to discuss what turned out to be one of the most bizarre nights of basketball
2:02.7	we've had in the playoffs in some time.
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