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Bill Simmons was suspended by ESPN in 2014 after publicly calling NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a liar over the handling of the Ray Rice domestic violence situation and daring the network to punish him — which it did. ESPN then chose not to renew his contract in 2015, ending a 14-year relationship with the network. Simmons went on to found The Ringer and launch his own podcast network shortly after leaving.

Yes, Spotify acquired The Ringer in early 2020 in one of the biggest podcast acquisitions at the time. Bill Simmons stayed on to lead the brand, and the BS Podcast, The Rewatchables, and the rest of the Ringer's shows became part of Spotify's growing audio network. The Ringer is now a cornerstone of Spotify's sports and pop culture podcast catalog.

Bill Simmons co-created the 30 for 30 documentary series while at ESPN alongside Connor Schell, with the first season launching in 2009. The franchise became one of the most acclaimed sports documentary brands in television history. Simmons references it in his social bios as 'RIP: 30 for 30,' signaling that while it was a defining achievement of his ESPN era, he is no longer connected to it.

The Rewatchables is a podcast from The Ringer where Bill Simmons and rotating guests revisit classic and cult movies to debate what has aged well, what hasn't, and how rewatchable each film truly is. Each episode focuses on a single movie — recent episodes have covered films like Will Smith's Hitch — blending nostalgia, film criticism, and Bill's signature pop culture analysis. It is one of the most popular shows in The Ringer's entire catalog.

Bill Simmons is one of the most famous Boston Celtics fans in sports media, having grown up in the Boston area and built much of his early writing career around his devotion to the team. He hosts a show called Celtics City as part of The Ringer's content lineup, and his Celtics allegiance is a recurring theme across his podcast, YouTube channel, and social media. His fandom is widely considered a defining part of his public persona.

Yes, Bill Simmons and The Ringer were behind the Mr. McMahon documentary series on Netflix, which examines the life and career of WWE founder Vince McMahon. It is part of the broader documentary work Simmons has pursued since leaving ESPN, following his involvement in projects like the Music Box series. The documentary attracted significant attention given the controversies surrounding McMahon.

Grantland was a sports and pop culture website Bill Simmons founded at ESPN in 2011, celebrated for its long-form journalism and eclectic cultural coverage. After ESPN let Simmons go in 2015, the site lost momentum and was shut down by ESPN later that same year. Simmons memorializes it in his social bios with 'RIP: Grantland,' and many of its contributors followed him to The Ringer.

The Book of Basketball is Bill Simmons' deep exploration of the history of the NBA, covering the league's greatest players, most important teams, and defining moments through his blend of statistics, storytelling, and pop culture references. Published in 2009, it became a best-seller and is considered one of the definitive books written about professional basketball. Simmons later revisited and updated many of its arguments through the Book of Basketball 2.0 podcast and essay series.

Recent sponsors across Bill Simmons' YouTube channel and podcast content include FanDuel, Michelob ULTRA, State Farm, Uber Eats, and Apple. These partnerships reflect his predominantly adult male audience with strong interests in sports and entertainment. FanDuel and Michelob ULTRA are particularly consistent partners given the NBA-heavy focus of his content.

Following Spotify's acquisition of The Ringer, the BS Podcast primarily lives on Spotify as the core audio destination. Video versions of episodes, Rewatchables discussions, and highlight clips are posted to his YouTube channel regularly, and shorter clips are shared on Instagram. So while Spotify anchors the full audio experience, his YouTube channel is the main hub for video content.