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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

Kobe

Bill Simmons explains the effect Kobe Bryant’s retirement had on the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 20198 min

Matthew Perry

Bill Simmons explains that everyone is judging Matthew Perry incorrectly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 201910 min

Home-Field Advantage

Rodger Sherman pitches an idea to make home-field advantage more interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 20198 min

Lunch

According to Joe House, a lunch invitation can mean only a few things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 201911 min

Olympics

Rodger Sherman says the Olympics needs to make a change, and there are two options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 20198 min

Twitter

Bill Simmons has an idea to improve the social media app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 06, 20198 min

Toilets

Sean Fennessey explains his grievance with bathrooms in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 05, 20196 min

Steph Curry

Tyler Parker has a unique view on Steph Curry's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 20199 min

Free Throws

Why is it accepted that some NBA players are bad free throw shooters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 201911 min

Dinner

Chris Ryan explains that dinners at restaurants need this fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 20199 min

'The Martian'

Jason Concepcion knows exactly how Matt Damon's character passed the time in the 2015 Ridley Scott film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 20197 min

Poke

Dave Chang serves up a take on the popular Hawaiian dish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 201911 min

Heating Up Hockey

Kevin Clark has an idea that will spice up the NHL regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 20198 min

Halloween Needs These Rules

Juliet Litman explains how and why Halloween needs to be reined in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 20199 min

What Salad Does Not Need

Amanda Dobbins has some thoughts on what does and does not belong in salad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 201910 min

How Harden Can Make the Finals

Bill Simmons reveals what’s holding James Harden back from playing in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 20199 min

Elevators and the TSA: Going In the Wrong Direction

Bill Simmons introduces the double take by explaining how when it comes to elevators and the TSA, we're putting too much mental energy into one and not enough into the other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 201911 min

Belichick to the Rescue

Kevin Clark knows how to best use Bill Belichick to improve the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 201910 min

The Problem With the MLB Playoffs

Sean Fennessey has a solution to enhance baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 20198 min

How to Improve the NBA

Tyler Parker has a suggestion that could not only improve the NBA, but also potentially lead to expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 20196 min

If Animals Could Talk

Shea Serrano presents a theory that may change the way you look at animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 09, 20199 min

Sweet Potato Fries

Mallory Rubin takes aim at the trendy side dish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 08, 20198 min

Our Relationship With Pets

Chris Ryan unleashes a take that kick-starts an emotional roller coaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 07, 20199 min

The Redheaded Actress

Jason Concepcion presents his theory about auburn-haired actresses in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 03, 20199 min

The Jets' Giant Problem

Bill Simmons pitches a theory on the lack of success for the New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 02, 201910 min

The Power of Pizza

Sean Fennessey explains just how good New York City pizza is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 01, 20198 min

Social Media Tip for Kevin Durant

Jason Concepcion has some advice for Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 201910 min

The Emmys

Chris Ryan has a fix for the Primetime Emmys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 201910 min
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