The UFC Cashes In, Plus a Truly Riveting 1990s Cowboys Documentary With Ariel Helwani, Cousin Sal, and Bryan Curtis

12 August 2025 · 1h 41m

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to react to the news of UFC landing a blockbuster streaming deal with Paramount and discuss what it means for the fans, the fighters, and the company (3:01). Then, Bryan Curtis and Cousin Sal join to talk about the new Cowboys documentary, 'America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,' and reminisce about the early-’90s Cowboys (49:55).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ariel Helwani, Cousin Sal, and Bryan Curtis

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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