Ben Simmons
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ben Simmons has been mentioned in 8 episodes across 6 podcasts, first heard Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA. Referenced in an alleged burner quote ('I swear I miss Ben Simmons') and to identify Durant's former team (Nets).
Benjamin David Simmons is an Australian-American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one season with the LSU Tigers, after which he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. Simmons was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the NBA Rook
| Mentioned in | 8 episodes on 6 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA |
| Role | Professional basketball player |
| Affiliation | Brooklyn Nets (referenced) |
What do podcasts say about Ben Simmons?
3 quotes, recorded on Pardon My Take and Theo Von.
I swear I miss Ben Simmons.
Pardon My Take · · Hear itYeah, like something that could create a Ben Simmons.
Theo Von · · Hear itRooting for guys like Ben Simmons and embiid is a lot more fun.
The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Ben Simmons?
6 shows discussed Ben Simmons in these episodes.
- Pardon My Take — 1 episode
I swear I miss Ben Simmons.
Jameis Winston, The Boys Are Back In Studio, KD's Alleged Burners, NBA All Star Game, Olympics - Theo Von — 1 episode
Yeah, like something that could create a Ben Simmons.
Dave Smith | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #632 - The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA — 1 episode
Rooting for guys like Ben Simmons and embiid is a lot more fun.
SI's NBA Show | Silver Disappoints Golliver, Extreme Smallball, Spurs vs. Rockets vs. OKC - The Ryen Russillo Show — 1 episode
- Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul — 1 episode
- The Bill Simmons Podcast — 1 episode
Who talks about Ben Simmons on podcasts?
Ben Simmons came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Pardon My Take.
- Jameis Winston, The Boys Are Back In Studio, KD's Alleged Burners, NBA All Star Game, Olympics on Pardon My Take (Feb 2026)
- Dave Smith | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #632 on Theo Von (Jan 2026)
- SI's NBA Show | Silver Disappoints Golliver, Extreme Smallball, Spurs vs. Rockets vs. OKC on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA (Oct 2017)
- 10 GOOD MINUTES: OKC From Future Dynasty to Overrated? Plus Mailbag Questions! on The Ryen Russillo Show (Jan 2026)
- The Nuggets’ Future Without Jokic, Loving the Game, and a LeBron–Jimmy Butler Trade? on Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul (Jan 2026)
- The Eff You Warriors, 2021 NFL Draft Mistakes, and Million Dollar Picks With Marcus Thompson on The Bill Simmons Podcast (Nov 2021)
Which podcasts mention Ben Simmons most?
The Bill Simmons Podcast (3 episodes), Pardon My Take (1 episode) and Theo Von (1 episode) mention Ben Simmons most.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast — 3 episodes · More people from The Bill Simmons Podcast
- Pardon My Take — 1 episode · More people from Pardon My Take
- Theo Von — 1 episode · More people from Theo Von
- Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul — 1 episode · More people from Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul
- The Ryen Russillo Show — 1 episode · More people from The Ryen Russillo Show
More podcast appearances
- The Cinderella Wizards, AFC East Intrigue, and the 'Rocky IV' Director’s Cut With Joe House, Chris V on The Bill Simmons Podcast
- Westbrook’s Slide, the Phoenix Fallout, Celtics Rumors, and Half-Baked Ideas With Jackie MacMullan on The Bill Simmons Podcast
What is Ben Simmons mentioned alongside?
Ben Simmons is most often mentioned alongside Nets, Russell Westbrook and All-Star game.
Affiliated with: Nets
Mentioned together: Russell Westbrook, All-Star game, Doc Rivers, Anthony Edwards, Moscow State University, Steve Kerr, NBA, ML, NCAA, Hank