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Sports Columnist, Analyst, Author and Podcaster; Editor-in-Chief for Grantland.com

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Ben Simmons Biography

“The Sports Guy” Bill Simmons, is a columnist, author and podcaster whose prolific writings, rants and insights have become the voice for a generation of American sports fans.

Simmons is the Editor-in-Chief of Grantland.com, the sports and pop culture web site he created, which includes a mix of original columns, long-form features and blog posts by an accomplished and diverse lineup of the Internet’s leading writers and editors. Grantland.com, which launched in June 2011, is also home to every Simmons column and podcast published on ESPN.com.

A pioneer of sports writing on the Internet, Simmons is the most popular writer on ESPN.com, where his columns, podcasts and other content have been featured on the site’s Page 2: The Sports Guy’s World. With a signature style that reflects sports and pop-culture from the view of a deeply-engaged sports fan, Simmons’ informative and entertaining columns are read by millions each month, and his podcast, The B.S. Report, is the No. 1 sports podcast on iTunes, with more than 42 million downloads last year. He is also highly popular on Twitter, with more than 1.3 million followers.

Simmons is the author of the New York Times No. 1 best-selling book "The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy," and "Now I Can Die In Peace: How The Sports Guy Found Salvation Thanks to the World Champion (Twice!) Red Sox."

Simmons also consults on original programs and projects for ESPN. He is a special contributor to ESPN’s newsmagazine "E:60," and he is an executive producer of ESPN’s critically acclaimed documentary series "30 for 30."

Simmons began writing for ESPN.com in 2001, and for seven years starting in 2002 he was the lead columnist for "ESPN The Magazine." Simmons also served as a writer for the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show on ABC from 2002 to 2004.

Before joining ESPN.com, Simmons hosted his own Web site, BostonSportsGuy.com, which began as a page on AOL’s Digital City Boston in 1997. He has also written for the "Boston Herald" and "Boston Phoenix."

Simmons received a Masters Degree in Journalism from Boston University and a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross. He lives in Los Angeles.

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  • How do I book Ben Simmons to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ben Simmons for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ben Simmons, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ben Simmons or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Ben Simmons

    Speaking fees for Ben Simmons, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ben Simmons are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Please Contact for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Simmons, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ben Simmons speak about?

    Ben Simmons is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Writers and Journalists.
  • Where does Ben Simmons travel from?

    Ben Simmons generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ben Simmons’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ben Simmons for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ben Simmons for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ben Simmons or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Sports Columnist, Analyst, Author and Podcaster; Editor-in-Chief for Grantland.com

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Ben Simmons Biography

“The Sports Guy” Bill Simmons, is a columnist, author and podcaster whose prolific writings, rants and insights have become the voice for a generation of American sports fans.

Simmons is the Editor-in-Chief of Grantland.com, the sports and pop culture web site he created, which includes a mix of original columns, long-form features and blog posts by an accomplished and diverse lineup of the Internet’s leading writers and editors. Grantland.com, which launched in June 2011, is also home to every Simmons column and podcast published on ESPN.com.

A pioneer of sports writing on the Internet, Simmons is the most popular writer on ESPN.com, where his columns, podcasts and other content have been featured on the site’s Page 2: The Sports Guy’s World. With a signature style that reflects sports and pop-culture from the view of a deeply-engaged sports fan, Simmons’ informative and entertaining columns are read by millions each month, and his podcast, The B.S. Report, is the No. 1 sports podcast on iTunes, with more than 42 million downloads last year. He is also highly popular on Twitter, with more than 1.3 million followers.

Simmons is the author of the New York Times No. 1 best-selling book "The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy," and "Now I Can Die In Peace: How The Sports Guy Found Salvation Thanks to the World Champion (Twice!) Red Sox."

Simmons also consults on original programs and projects for ESPN. He is a special contributor to ESPN’s newsmagazine "E:60," and he is an executive producer of ESPN’s critically acclaimed documentary series "30 for 30."

Simmons began writing for ESPN.com in 2001, and for seven years starting in 2002 he was the lead columnist for "ESPN The Magazine." Simmons also served as a writer for the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show on ABC from 2002 to 2004.

Before joining ESPN.com, Simmons hosted his own Web site, BostonSportsGuy.com, which began as a page on AOL’s Digital City Boston in 1997. He has also written for the "Boston Herald" and "Boston Phoenix."

Simmons received a Masters Degree in Journalism from Boston University and a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross. He lives in Los Angeles.

FAQs on booking Ben Simmons

  • How do I book Ben Simmons to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ben Simmons for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ben Simmons, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ben Simmons or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Ben Simmons

    Speaking fees for Ben Simmons, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ben Simmons are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Please Contact for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Simmons, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ben Simmons speak about?

    Ben Simmons is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Writers and Journalists.
  • Where does Ben Simmons travel from?

    Ben Simmons generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ben Simmons’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ben Simmons for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ben Simmons for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ben Simmons or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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