PODCAST · society
The Hottest Take
by The Ringer
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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
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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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Socks
Sean Fennessey shares a strong opinion about socks. Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Space
Liz Kelly launches into her thoughts on space travel. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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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