Two Crazy Play-In Games, and 2026 NBA Awards Picks With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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4.4 • 30.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2026

⏱️ 130 minutes

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House to recap the Hornets taking down the Heat and the Trail Blazers securing the West's 7-seed in the first two Play-In Tournament games (3:26). Then, Bill and Kirk break down their NBA awards picks for the season (57:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Shop your favorite local grocers on Uber Eats! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/kroger The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:22.4	As you know, I've always complained about five-man studio shows.
0:26.2	Five-man live podcast kind of worked.
0:28.1	Craig picked his spots. We were all passing the ball around.
0:30.5	Really, really good show. Go check it out.
0:32.7	Next week, Monday, you have six days to watch this on Netflix.
0:37.4	We're doing kindergarten cop and Arnold Schwarzenegger classic.
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0:49.3	a rare narrative podcast for The Ringer.
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