The Hottest Take
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.
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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
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2022-10-20Link to episode
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
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2022-10-19Link to episode
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
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2022-10-18Link to episode
A.J. Soprano
Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on Robert Iler's performance in 'The Sopranos'.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-17Link to episode
Throw Pillows
In Part 2 of Tyler Parker's take on tables, Chris Ryan shares his thoughts on throw pillows in restaurants.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-13Link to episode
Kanye West
Logan Murdock's take on Van Lathan's viral moment with Kanye West.
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Tyler Parker, and Van Lathan
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-12Link to episode
Tables
Pull up a chair and listen to Tyler Parker's take on tables.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-11Link to episode
Airplane Announcements
Bill Simmons shares a strong opinion about in-flight announcements.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-10Link to episode
Service Animals
Wosny Lambre wants to put a tighter leash on the registration of service animals.
Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-05Link to episode
Ranch
Charles Holmes has strong opinions about salad dressings in general, but in this case specifically ranch.
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Tyler Parker, and Van Lathan
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-04Link to episode
Airpods
Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the popular Apple product.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-10-03Link to episode
NFL Scoring
Sean Fennessey proposes new scoring rules for the NFL.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-30Link to episode
Albert Pujols
Chris Ryan makes an observation about Albert Pujols's record-breaking home run.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-29Link to episode
American Actors
In the second part of Craig Horlbeck's take on acting, Bill Simmons has thoughts on the state of American actors.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-28Link to episode
Running
Kate Halliwell has a different viewpoint on this cardio exercise.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-27Link to episode
Acting
Craig Horlbeck is the lead on this take about the performing art.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-26Link to episode
Dunks
Tyler Parker slams home his idea for how many points a dunk should be worth.
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Tyler Parker, and Van Lathan
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-22Link to episode
Sharks
Juliet Litman presents her thoughts on how this apex predator should be viewed in society.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-21Link to episode
Socks
Sean Fennessey shares a strong opinion about socks.
Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-20Link to episode
Space
Liz Kelly launches into her thoughts on space travel.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-19Link to episode
DNA Tracking
In the second part of his take on wearable devices, Bill Simmons discusses his problem with DNA tracking.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-15Link to episode
Wearable Devices
Bill Simmons clocks in to give his thoughts on wearable devices.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-14Link to episode
Emergency Exit Row
Sit back and listen to Craig Horlbeck?s take on the emergency exit row in planes.
Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-13Link to episode
Cable
Juliet Litman wants us to flip back over to cable.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-12Link to episode
Reasons
Chris Ryan explains why less is more.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-08Link to episode
Movie Pods
Mallory Rubin is looking to innovate movie theaters.
Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-07Link to episode
Football
Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on America's most popular sport.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-06Link to episode
Golf Carts
Sean Fennessey has an idea for the small motorized vehicle.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-05Link to episode
Jennifer Aniston
Wosny Lambre just goes with it and gives his thoughts on Jennifer Aniston.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-09-01Link to episode
Fantasy Football
'The Ringer Fantasy Football Show' host Craig Horlbeck has a suggestion for your fantasy football draft.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-08-31Link to episode
Junk Food
Bill Simmons wants to make a change to the junk food industry.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-08-30Link to episode
Elective Dentures
Mallory Rubin sinks her teeth into a take about elective dentures.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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2022-08-29Link to episode
Girl Scout Cookies
Danny Heifetz bakes up some thoughts on the troop's treats.
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2020-03-12Link to episode
Hotels
Chris Ryan checks in with a strong opinion on hotels.
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2020-03-11Link to episode
Beers in Movies
Tyler Parker cracks open his views on suds in cinema.
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2020-03-10Link to episode
Goal Posts
Bill Simmons and Adam Carolla take aim at the biggest problem with field goals.
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2020-03-09Link to episode
Thursday
Rodger Sherman shares his strong belief about Thursdays.
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2020-03-05Link to episode
Thank-You Notes
Mallory Rubin addresses the handwritten expression of gratitude.
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2020-03-04Link to episode
Monarchy
David Shoemaker makes a royal proclamation.
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2020-03-03Link to episode
Southwest
Tyler Parker pilots a strong opinion about the low-cost airline.
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2020-03-02Link to episode
Speed Limit
Bill Simmons and Adam Carolla break down the problem with the speed limit.
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2020-02-27Link to episode
Paper Clips
David Shoemaker presents a new way to look at the old office supply.
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2020-02-26Link to episode
Jeans at Home
Mallory Rubin and Jason Gallagher size up wearing dungarees in your residence.
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2020-02-25Link to episode
Eggs
Juliet Litman explains what the word ?eggs? means.
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2020-02-24Link to episode
Toilet Paper
Jason Concepcion rips into bathroom tissue.
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2020-02-20Link to episode
Champagne
Juliet Litman uncorks her opinion on the bubbly beverage.
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2020-02-19Link to episode
The Astros Trash Can
Craig Gaines knows exactly where to put MLB's most controversial garbage receptacle.
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2020-02-18Link to episode
Children on Planes
Van Lathan shares his thoughts on traveling kids.
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2020-02-17Link to episode
Car Tech
Craig Gaines revs up a critique of fancy automotive features.
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2020-02-13Link to episode
Instant Replay
Tyler Parker gives his spin on the sports technology.
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2020-02-12Link to episode