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The Hottest Take

The Ringerwww.theringer.com
Bill Simmons and his friends from The Ringer will debate, defend, and parse a controversial opinion on a pressing topic of the day. The takes cover timely matters from the worlds of sports, movie, TV, food, music, and the internet.

Episodes

Edibles

In Part 2 of his take on marijuana, Bill Simmons wants everyone to be a little more careful about eating edibles. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 20229 min

Marijuana

Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the prevalence of marijuana. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 20229 min

'Beauty and the Beast'

Tyler Parker shares his take on the treatment of certain side characters in 'Beauty and the Beast.' Hosts: Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 20227 min

Lottery

Sean Fennessey wants to change how we roll out TV and movie content. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 202210 min

Starbucks

Bill Simmons wants to make a change to Starbucks. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 20229 min

Cormac McCarthy

Chris Ryan doesn’t want to hear your opinion about Cormac McCarthy’s new book. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 20228 min

Furniture

Tyler Parker has strong feelings about the functionality of furniture. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 20229 min

Water

Sean Fennessey taps into the concept of free water. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20228 min

Silent Letters

Tyler Parker wants to strike out silent letters. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20228 min

Cannibalism

Craig Horlbeck shares a world in which he thinks cannibalism would work. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202211 min

Prequels

Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on prequels. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202211 min

Sales Associates

Craig Horlbeck wants to change how we experience shopping in clothing stores. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 202210 min

Jail

Van Lathan has an idea for inmates who escape from prison. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202210 min

Tacos

Sean Fennessey has an idea on how to make tacos even more customizable. Hosts: Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Van Lathan, Wesley Morris Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 202210 min

Insane

Bill Simmons wants everybody to expand their vocabulary. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Van Lathan, Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 202212 min

No Worries

Wesley Morris has a strong opinion on the usage of the phrase, "No worries." Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 20229 min

Stadiums

Chris Ryan wants to change the capacity of professional sports stadiums. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 09, 202211 min

'Home Alone'

Van Lathan wants to relitigate how we categorize 'Home Alone.' Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 08, 20227 min

Voicemails

Tyler Parker wants to make a rule about voicemails on albums. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 202210 min

‘Ted Lasso’

Rob Mahoney shares his opinion on the popular show ‘Ted Lasso.’ Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 03, 20228 min

Period Pieces

Chris Ryan shares what he thinks period pieces say about society. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Haliwell, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 02, 202210 min

How Are You Doing Tonight?

Tyler Parker's take on how to greet a crowd. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Tyler Parker, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 01, 20227 min

Pickleball

Bill Simmons expresses some doubt regarding the long-term popularity of pickleball. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 20229 min

Clothes

Sean Fennessey wants everyone to rethink their wardrobe. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202211 min

Shared Plates

Rob Mahoney wants to change the shared-plate experience at restaurants. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 20228 min

Beto O'Rourke

Chris Ryan shares some ideas for Beto O'Rourke. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 202210 min

Halftime Entertainment

Bill Simmons wants to make a change to halftime shows. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 202211 min

Banks

Sean Fennessey has an idea on how to change the banking system. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202211 min

Live Music

'The Ringer Music Show' host Charles Holmes shares his issue with live music. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 20227 min

Los Angeles

Bay Area native Logan Murdock has a strong opinion about the City of Angels. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 20227 min
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