The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bears Go All In, the Brew Wrecking Crew, Yaxel-Mania, a Mega-Mailbag, and Week 8 NFL Picks With Tom Pelissero, Joe House, and Anthony Dabbundo

2026-10-30

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to discuss the latest NFL trade news before diving into six NFL topics heading into Week 8. Then, Anthony Dabbundo and Joe House come on to talk about the end of the MLB season and House’s tooth problems. Finally, Bill and House answer some mailbag questions before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week.



(0:00) Intro

(2:32) NFL trade news and Lamar Jackson

(23:42) Pick Six with Tom Pelissero

(38:24) The end of the MLB season

(55:24) House’s tooth problems

(58:28) Mailbag

(1:34:50) Ringer 107 Picks, Week 8

(01:59:59) NBA thoughts



Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Tom Pelissero, Joe House, and Anthony Dabbundo

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo



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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.