Best Podcast Episodes About Bill Simmons
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Updated: Mar 26, 2026 – 27 episodes
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“… Lee Lotus, he called me, I was on like out of the blue. He called me and said, I was with my uncle, my aunt, and we were watching an old episode of Bill Maher. And he's like, I just can't tell you how proud of you I am. Dudes don't speak to each other that way. He used to come over to my fraternity and we'd bomb to Will Rogers Beach in his 1984 Honda Civic. And we'd get ridiculously fucking high and just sit on the beach and look at the sunset. And he's like, do you ever think you were going to be doing this? He's like, it's just so incredible. And I can't tell you how meaningful that is. It …”
“… of a relationship with another person. And ultimately that's what, as you said, greatness is in the agency of others. That's what life is really all about. Yeah. I'm trying to be better at it because I've been inspired. My, one of my closest friends, Lee Lotus, he called me, I was on like out of the blue. He called me and said, I was with my uncle, my aunt, and we were watching an old episode of Bill Maher. And he's like, I just can't tell you how proud of you I am. Dudes don't speak to each other that way. He used to come over to my fraternity and we'd bomb to Will Rogers Beach in his 1984 Honda Civic. And we'd get ridiculously fucking high and just sit on the beach and look at the sunset. And he's like, do you ever think you were going to be doing this? He's like, it's just so incredible. And I can't tell you how meaningful that is. It just stops you in your tracks, right? And so I've tried to take a note from his playbook and reach out to people, even when you don't know them as well as you think you might need to, you know, and just say, wow, you're such an impressive person. You're so good at what you do. And I'm trying to get much better at that. And, you know, what you realize …”
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Giving thoughtful praise can be more valuable than financial bonuses in the workplace. When leaders take the time to acknowledge their team's efforts and aspirations, it fosters loyalty and strengthens relationships. This approach transforms the work environment into a supportive culture where everyone thrives.
“… Train Dreams So we'll go live on IG with that. Right, Jack? That'll be good. 100%. Okay, cool. Other things we should expect. You know, I was on Bill Simmons's podcast this week talking about the show, the telecast. We talked a bit about the In Memoriam. Yeah. A long time fascination of his. And we talked about what they might do. And he pitched an interesting idea, which I hope they do, which is, you know, we had speculated that there might be an entire moment dedicated to Robert Redford because we know Barbara Streisand is going to perform presumably memory. We heard. It was reported. It was …”
“… be amazing a ballet got it uh i excited to see her yeah presumably she not like playing the banjo she gonna dance during that performance i would hope and then during the commercial break right after that I will be performing Train Dreams from the film Train Dreams So we'll go live on IG with that. Right, Jack? That'll be good. 100%. Okay, cool. Other things we should expect. You know, I was on Bill Simmons's podcast this week talking about the show, the telecast. We talked a bit about the In Memoriam. Yeah. A long time fascination of his. And we talked about what they might do. And he pitched an interesting idea, which I hope they do, which is, you know, we had speculated that there might be an entire moment dedicated to Robert Redford because we know Barbara Streisand is going to perform presumably memory. We heard. It was reported. It was speculated with some knowledge. Right. But he said maybe there should be four or five individual breakout moments for Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman, Rob Reiner. We have a number of very venerated veterans of Hollywood who passed away in the last 12 months. I think that'd be cool. Yeah, that'd be appropriate. The number of …”
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The upcoming Oscars may feature individual tributes for Hollywood legends like Robert Redford and Diane Keaton, instead of a single montage. With performers like Misty Copeland and Barbara Streisand expected to grace the stage, this year's ceremony promises a blend of celebration and remembrance for those we've lost. Speculation about the show's format adds excitement as fans anticipate how these tributes will unfold.
“… to people that want to be content producers all the time. I'm like, look, you don't want to be, you don't want to be in a pond with me, right? Bill Simmons is like the first internet sports writer, and you don't want to be doing a Bill Simmons impression on the internet because he got there first. And what you want to do is you want to make your own pond. The internet enables the creation of a million different ponds, so you would get to define your own pond, be the only biggest fish in that pond. that's how you succeed, to the extent AI makes that, I think this is the upside case, is AI makes …”
“… to be sort of, you want to be in the big pond, and everyone in the big pond sort of ate. If you had a job at Condé Nast and won their magazines, you lived life well, even if you wrote like four magazines. Today, if you want to be a writer, I give advice to people that want to be content producers all the time. I'm like, look, you don't want to be, you don't want to be in a pond with me, right? Bill Simmons is like the first internet sports writer, and you don't want to be doing a Bill Simmons impression on the internet because he got there first. And what you want to do is you want to make your own pond. The internet enables the creation of a million different ponds, so you would get to define your own pond, be the only biggest fish in that pond. that's how you succeed, to the extent AI makes that, I think this is the upside case, is AI makes that possible for more than just content, for all sorts of businesses to be lots of smaller scale individual entrepreneurs or small teams, all of whom don't really fit in the Salesforce-driven, seat-based model for a lot of these companies. So there might be a big return to self-serve,”
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To succeed in the fiercely competitive SaaS market, focus on what you do best and delegate the rest. Many entrepreneurs waste time on tasks outside their expertise, but leveraging tools like OmniFocus and hiring assistants can streamline operations. This approach not only enhances productivity but also allows businesses to carve out their niche in a crowded landscape.
“The thing is, is I didn't have a civilian experience. I had like a Bill Simmons experience. Do you get to walk in a special door? Yeah, special door, lounge, and then like usher to the seats. And I'm so close to the game. This is gross. I did not have a civilian experience. so it's like a civilian experience i did not i i did not at all i did not it was just you and van lathan yeah he's the best he's so great he's so great everything you think about van you're right it was youtube yeah great hang that's that's who you went …”
“The thing is, is I didn't have a civilian experience. I had like a Bill Simmons experience. Do you get to walk in a special door? Yeah, special door, lounge, and then like usher to the seats. And I'm so close to the game. This is gross. I did not have a civilian experience. so it's like a civilian experience i did not i i did not at all i did not it was just you and van lathan yeah he's the best he's so great he's so great everything you think about van you're right it was youtube yeah great hang that's that's who you went to the game with yeah it was look at you guys just being treated like celebrities the entire time unbelievable I wanted to know what Intuit Dome was like for the common man. But you're like, I wouldn't know. I'm not common. They were over there. Yeah, I don't. Oh, you mean the pores? They were in the other part. Yeah, they had pineapple pizza. …”
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After experiencing the Intuit Dome like a celebrity, the host shares how he unexpectedly fell in love with the Clippers fandom. Surrounded by passionate fans and quirky signs, he reflects on his previous disdain for the 'wall' and finds joy in the community spirit. This transformation highlights the power of live sports to change perceptions.
“… you say 100%, Kirk? I say because I look at the numbers. I love Alman Thompson. I think he still has all NBA potential. But the reason specifically Bill Simmons is that he is modeling like an inferior version of himself just compared to last year. In the exact phase of his career where he's supposed to be blossoming into an all-star and an all-NBA talent, he's actually going the other way according to all the advanced stuff. If you want to bring it back to specific things, he's arguably the worst shooter in the NBA right now. He has the worst jump shooting efficiency and the worst shot making impact in …”
“All right, Kirk, before we do our history lesson, two more quick things. Should we be disappointed in Alman Thompson where we are career-wise? House made a face. Why do you say 100%, Kirk? I say because I look at the numbers. I love Alman Thompson. I think he still has all NBA potential. But the reason specifically Bill Simmons is that he is modeling like an inferior version of himself just compared to last year. In the exact phase of his career where he's supposed to be blossoming into an all-star and an all-NBA talent, he's actually going the other way according to all the advanced stuff. If you want to bring it back to specific things, he's arguably the worst shooter in the NBA right now. He has the worst jump shooting efficiency and the worst shot making impact in the entire NBA. So he needs to become a shooter. Until then, defenses will be able to defend him very effectively. Yeah. And I thought that was going to happen this year. And in fact, he's gotten worse. I test is backing that up for me. I thought they were really giving him a chance to basically be like, maybe you could be our point guard. They've …”
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Victor Wembanyama could be a serious MVP contender if the San Antonio Spurs secure the number one seed. Currently, the odds favor Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but if Wemby leads his team to the top, the conversation could shift dramatically. This highlights the importance of team success in MVP discussions.
“… instead of just doing CGI. Rainer Wedding actually painted that painting that he burns. And they said it was worth real, real, real money. And Ben Simmons, who watched the first half of this movie with me before deciding he had to go to bed because he had an exam the next day, was like, that painting's fucking awesome. I can't believe they burned it. He painted it for the movie and Friedkin speculated it would have ultimately been very, very valuable. Unbelievable. Maybe do some sort of backup. Friedkin said after this movie his agent fired him. His dear friend and agent, Tony Fantazzi who left …”
“… grisly stories, though, no? Yeah. But they deserve one. They do. They deserve a cold one. They do. We salute them. I would say NBA assistant coaches. That's good for Intel. Yeah, fun group. What's age the worst? Burning expensive paintings for real instead of just doing CGI. Rainer Wedding actually painted that painting that he burns. And they said it was worth real, real, real money. And Ben Simmons, who watched the first half of this movie with me before deciding he had to go to bed because he had an exam the next day, was like, that painting's fucking awesome. I can't believe they burned it. He painted it for the movie and Friedkin speculated it would have ultimately been very, very valuable. Unbelievable. Maybe do some sort of backup. Friedkin said after this movie his agent fired him. His dear friend and agent, Tony Fantazzi who left William Morris signed with a series of agents and managers who were no more effective. It was very sad for him. That age the worst Yeah that story bummed me out Stick with Friedkin man He did French Connection the exorcist the cruising and 21 died in la weird you can get fired after that weird little skip here where he goes rampage the guardian …”
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In William Friedkin's 'To Live and Die in L.A.', a shocking moment occurs when a valuable painting is burned on screen, a decision that left viewers stunned. The discussion dives into the implications of such choices and how they reflect a shift in filmmaking, particularly around the mid-90s. The segment also explores the film's characters and the director's regrets about deleted scenes that could have added depth to the story.
“… any say joe to me is the best kept secret in this industry but period he's the best kept secret in this industry. I had no idea. I was on a pod with Bill maybe like two or three years ago, and me and Joel were pod with Bill, and all of a sudden, Joel just started hating on LSU for no reason. Like, for no reason. He's like, hey, just to let you know, LSU ain't shit. And really, what's happened at LSU has been just recent. Before then, he's like, LSU is basically Texas Tech with a good run. I'm on the podcast. I'm like, yo, is this nigga talking to me? because like because because like is i was …”
“… Anderson. And so we were just kind wondering like what's it been like for you to work with our good friend joe whom i love by the way he just he helped me do an edit on article i just wrote so joe is to me and it's not gonna stay this way if i have any say joe to me is the best kept secret in this industry but period he's the best kept secret in this industry. I had no idea. I was on a pod with Bill maybe like two or three years ago, and me and Joel were pod with Bill, and all of a sudden, Joel just started hating on LSU for no reason. Like, for no reason. He's like, hey, just to let you know, LSU ain't shit. And really, what's happened at LSU has been just recent. Before then, he's like, LSU is basically Texas Tech with a good run. I'm on the podcast. I'm like, yo, is this nigga talking to me? because like because because like is i was such i'm like i love slow burn i'm i say loved i love it i still listen to slow burn it's such great work right such a big fan fan of joe anderson used to hit joe up and all of that stuff to tell him what a big fan of slow burn i was this is back in the day me and joe first got cool because i was listening to what he was doing at slate on the uh like …”
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Joel Anderson, co-host of The Ringer Tailgate, is known for his unpredictable and hilarious takes, especially when it comes to things people love. Van Lathan shares how Joel will ruthlessly criticize anything from burgers to beloved sports teams, making every episode a comedic experience. His unique style and relentless hating have turned him into the best-kept secret in the industry.
“… seats and electronic systems for the automotive industry. And a lot of these companies have huge revenues and small market caps. So Lear did $23 billion in 2025 revenue. The market cap is around $5 billion. And so the business is operationally complex. I mean, on a PE ratio, it trades at, like, I think, 13 price earnings. And so, like, you have these high revenues because you're in the manufacturing business, but you're low margin. Yeah, and this has been some of the concern around VCs, investing in manufacturing businesses. Yep. And just a general concern that, you know, they might today be …”
“So I wanted to dig through some stuff that could potentially be in the crosshairs for Bezos. The first is Lear. They manufacture seats and electronic systems for the automotive industry. And a lot of these companies have huge revenues and small market caps. So Lear did $23 billion in 2025 revenue. The market cap is around $5 billion. And so the business is operationally complex. I mean, on a PE ratio, it trades at, like, I think, 13 price earnings. And so, like, you have these high revenues because you're in the manufacturing business, but you're low margin. Yeah, and this has been some of the concern around VCs, investing in manufacturing businesses. Yep. And just a general concern that, you know, they might today be getting valued on a revenue multiple. Yep. But as they get to the public markets, people expect them to be valued on earnings. And that is a very different story. Lear, interestingly, not the maker of the Learjet, which sold to the Gates company, which is not affiliated with Bill Gates. I was like, is there a link here? But there's not. But …”
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Goodyear's market cap is only $1.8 billion despite generating $18 billion in revenue, leading to a staggering 0.1x revenue multiple. This highlights the thin margins in the tire industry and the competitive pressures they face, especially from cheaper Chinese alternatives. The company must leverage AI to optimize production and improve quality control if it hopes to attract investor interest and increase its valuation.
“… goes, is this usually what UK tries to do offensively, just jack up three-pointers after a – That was bad. Were you in the crowd? Yeah. I sat with Bill Meck in the first half in the crowd. You sat with Bill Meck? That was a superstar lineup. Well, Bill Meck, obviously, is a Kentucky fan. But he went to Iowa State. So, in between games, he had an Iowa State shirt on he was going to put on over his Kentucky shirt. What's he going to do Sunday? He's all Ohio State. I mean, he's all Kentucky. He's all Ohio State. That would be a weird decision. Iowa State was his college girlfriend. UK is his …”
“… want them to have to – you know, I mean, Kentucky had 29 points at half. They had 60 points in the last 25 minutes. Yeah, our defense was doing the job. Our offense stunk it up in the first half. I'm sitting by an Iowa State fan, and he leans over and goes, is this usually what UK tries to do offensively, just jack up three-pointers after a – That was bad. Were you in the crowd? Yeah. I sat with Bill Meck in the first half in the crowd. You sat with Bill Meck? That was a superstar lineup. Well, Bill Meck, obviously, is a Kentucky fan. But he went to Iowa State. So, in between games, he had an Iowa State shirt on he was going to put on over his Kentucky shirt. What's he going to do Sunday? He's all Ohio State. I mean, he's all Kentucky. He's all Ohio State. That would be a weird decision. Iowa State was his college girlfriend. UK is his wife. Okay. All right, good. Four more. Who's next? Thomas. Thomas. Go ahead, Thomas. You guys have covered all the main points, but I will tell you, Casino and Owensboro is packed. The Abate pulls up for a three-pointer by screaming, no. He hits it by screaming. That's how I was. Yes. Yeah, that's how I was, too. That's exactly how I was. No …”
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Mo Diabate delivered a standout performance in Kentucky's thrilling 89-84 overtime victory against Santa Clara in the NCAA tournament. With 17 points and 8 rebounds, his clutch plays down the stretch were pivotal, showcasing his tournament experience when the team needed it most. This win marks Kentucky's best NCAA tournament victory since 2019, emphasizing the importance of veteran players in high-stakes games.
“… which is not a bad thing. I was thinking we didn't speak about the In Memoriam from the Actor Awards, but I was kind of curious who would get, as Bill Simmons likes to call it, the hammer, the final note. And this was a year where we lost, among many other people, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman and Diane Keaton, in addition to Robert Redford. And Redford went last at the Actor Awards, and he will probably be last at the Oscars, and that will probably segue to a Barbra Streisand performance. You know, sounds good. You don't think she'll soundtrack the whole thing? You think she'll sing through the entire …”
“… in memory of Hubble that it, to me, it was just, I was like, wow, the way we were is still powerful. My reaction to it was like, oh, I guess now I'm an old person and I'm in tears. Well, I did feel like a very old fashioned idea for the Academy Awards, which is not a bad thing. I was thinking we didn't speak about the In Memoriam from the Actor Awards, but I was kind of curious who would get, as Bill Simmons likes to call it, the hammer, the final note. And this was a year where we lost, among many other people, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman and Diane Keaton, in addition to Robert Redford. And Redford went last at the Actor Awards, and he will probably be last at the Oscars, and that will probably segue to a Barbra Streisand performance. You know, sounds good. You don't think she'll soundtrack the whole thing? You think she'll sing through the entire In Memoriam? Well, they've done it before. I think I'll sing through the In Memoriam, and then she can come in for memory. I think that would—what would I sing? When Biscuits Nookie? What do you think would be the most appropriate song for me to sing? That would be funny. Let's go to The Bride. Yeah. so written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal …”
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Barbra Streisand may perform a tribute to Robert Redford at the upcoming Oscars, stirring mixed feelings among fans. This discussion also dives into 'The Bride,' a film by Maggie Gyllenhaal based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, featuring a unique take on romance and societal change. The hosts share their contrasting views on the film's ambitious storytelling and its cinematic elements.
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Bam Adebayo shocked the NBA world by scoring 83 points, more than doubling his previous career high of 41. This unexpected achievement raises questions about the potential for players to reach 100 points in a game, highlighting how Adebayo's style isn't typically associated with high scoring. The conversation draws parallels to historical scoring feats, making this moment even more remarkable.
“… good amount on Talking Yanks. You know, the Talking Baseball crew sometimes gets rowdy. I think they like it more than they lead on. I like hearing Bill Simmons talk about the Celtics. Like, I don't know. I just compare myself to Bill Simmons, maybe, people. Trev. I guess I have some answers, some I don't. Like, where do you think the Yankee conversation starts? Because it wasn't a big offseason. They had a big deadline, so that's part of the story, but the team is back. I just think, where were you going to really go? Like, where were you going to make the big leap there? You had to bring Bellinger …”
“So, Trev, as you know, I talk about this team a good amount on Talking Yanks. You know, the Talking Baseball crew sometimes gets rowdy. I think they like it more than they lead on. I like hearing Bill Simmons talk about the Celtics. Like, I don't know. I just compare myself to Bill Simmons, maybe, people. Trev. I guess I have some answers, some I don't. Like, where do you think the Yankee conversation starts? Because it wasn't a big offseason. They had a big deadline, so that's part of the story, but the team is back. I just think, where were you going to really go? Like, where were you going to make the big leap there? You had to bring Bellinger back, and that kind of took some time. um really i think what if i am putting myself in cashman's shoes i'm like all right we like we love our offense and they're all back so there you go there and as far as our pitching we have guys that came up and did that were great last year in cam schlittler and then we have these dudes who we paid a lot of …”
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The Yankees' pitching rotation could transform into the best in baseball by midseason if Garrett Cole and Carlos Rodon perform well. With a strong offense led by Aaron Judge and promising young pitchers, the team's success hinges on health and development as they navigate a competitive AL East. Fans are eager to see if their dreams of a championship-caliber team can finally be realized this year.
“But yeah, butts in basketball, that's my algorithm. I don't get the Dan Housen. It's not in there. All right, here's my last one. And, you know, it's Bill-centric. I'm going to tell a story from his home, but I'm not violating any privacy. But he was like, we were at work hanging out here in this beautiful new studio in Los Angeles. He was like, do you want to come over and watch some basketball? I'm like, totally, yeah, cool, watch some basketball. So we come over, you know, go over to the house, and we're hanging out, watching basketball, and I'm done with work. and you know uh his wife is the …”
“But yeah, butts in basketball, that's my algorithm. I don't get the Dan Housen. It's not in there. All right, here's my last one. And, you know, it's Bill-centric. I'm going to tell a story from his home, but I'm not violating any privacy. But he was like, we were at work hanging out here in this beautiful new studio in Los Angeles. He was like, do you want to come over and watch some basketball? I'm like, totally, yeah, cool, watch some basketball. So we come over, you know, go over to the house, and we're hanging out, watching basketball, and I'm done with work. and you know uh his wife is the best carrie and she had a friend over krista and like like hey like you know jacoby do you want a drink i'm like yeah i have a drink so we're hanging out with carrie and krista and we're laughing having a great time and again the games come on in the afternoon so we're watching the the knicks um knicks spurs game great game and of course we're also …”
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Bill Simmons' emotional rollercoaster during a Celtics game reveals the depth of his fandom. As he hosts friends for basketball, his mood shifts dramatically when his son's team struggles, showcasing the highs and lows of being a dedicated sports fan. This moment highlights how invested he is in the Celtics' success, making his disappointment relatable and touching.
“… basketball. Maybe I'll write it again someday. I don't know. We'll see. TBD on that one. What's the state of your fingers? Have you entered into the Bill Simmons rehab plan for finger reconstruction? No, I was going to write this season. And then I decided, let me feel the new place out before I overextend myself or extend myself to where it was before. So I'm still filling it up. But they're frisky. By reflex, they still shake a little bit like this. So we said, let's pick five. A starting lineup of Marc Gasol, all-stars. Hat tip, the great Marc Gasol, one of my favorite players of all time. and I will …”
“… like Wemby. Duh. Like we all love Wemby. It's a pretty easy choice. Right. Jokic. Same thing. But you can pick stars. You can pick anyone. You can pick role players. You can pick anyone you want. The only criteria is I love watching this dude play basketball. Maybe I'll write it again someday. I don't know. We'll see. TBD on that one. What's the state of your fingers? Have you entered into the Bill Simmons rehab plan for finger reconstruction? No, I was going to write this season. And then I decided, let me feel the new place out before I overextend myself or extend myself to where it was before. So I'm still filling it up. But they're frisky. By reflex, they still shake a little bit like this. So we said, let's pick five. A starting lineup of Marc Gasol, all-stars. Hat tip, the great Marc Gasol, one of my favorite players of all time. and I will let you go first and then we'll just talk about these guys. So I don't know, name, name your first, do you have a captain, a team captain? I don't have a team captain, but this is probably my number one option. This is the guy we're looking for down the court every time. And just to put a little bit of a context around my picks this, I always …”
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Brandon Miller is captivating fans with his unique playing style and impressive skills on the court, reminiscent of an early Kevin Durant. His standout moves, like slingshotting out of the corner for a handoff, showcase his versatility and competitive spirit, making him a player to watch. Despite being overshadowed by stars like LaMelo Ball, Miller's game is a thrilling blend of aesthetics and athleticism that leaves fans wanting more.
“… had this whole thing. Netflix is a joke. I've seen all these ads about Tim Dillon doing something and this one's doing something. Can we get a Simmons in-house may Netflix is a joke, like a live event where you guys are doing something for Netflix. Can I go and attend that? I would love that. I'm actually doing that because I'm doing something with the guys from tires. Oh, those guys. Yeah. We're doing that. We're doing that. Yeah. Well, I have to invite myself to be in there. Can I come to that? You can. You and I will be in there. We'll be backstage. Yeah. Bill Simmons. Definitely shirts. …”
“… All my Knicks fans texting me. Would they get mad? No. Everyone's. You missed earlier in the podcast. We did. We traded Luca for Giannis. He just tried that. Yeah. You tried. It got rejected. All right. Real quick. Real quick. Oh, go. Netflix. They've had this whole thing. Netflix is a joke. I've seen all these ads about Tim Dillon doing something and this one's doing something. Can we get a Simmons in-house may Netflix is a joke, like a live event where you guys are doing something for Netflix. Can I go and attend that? I would love that. I'm actually doing that because I'm doing something with the guys from tires. Oh, those guys. Yeah. We're doing that. We're doing that. Yeah. Well, I have to invite myself to be in there. Can I come to that? You can. You and I will be in there. We'll be backstage. Yeah. Bill Simmons. Definitely shirts. Where's the food? She'd be thrown out. Where is it?”
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Despite being incredibly sick in New York's Trump Plaza, I had an unforgettable time in Dallas. The city's lack of snow plows left everyone stranded during a storm, leading to some wild moments and unforgettable memories. From great food to unexpected weather chaos, this trip was one for the books!
“… And also, we'll do a little hooray for Baldywood over there. You have Fast and... I mean, sorry. You have Hangover 3. Sorry. Everyone wants me and Bill Simmons to go see Fast and Furious. but he's out of town covering the Mavericks or whoever. I was in Memphis eating them ribs and listening to the blues. Yeah, well, so now. I love it. So I said to him, I shot him an email on like Thursday, and I said, Bill, are you in town? Can we see this movie? And he shot back, no, Ace Man. We're going to have to see it separately, then see it together. And I thought, well, can't we just wait until Wednesday when …”
“Dying to hear about this. And also, we'll do a little hooray for Baldywood over there. You have Fast and... I mean, sorry. You have Hangover 3. Sorry. Everyone wants me and Bill Simmons to go see Fast and Furious. but he's out of town covering the Mavericks or whoever. I was in Memphis eating them ribs and listening to the blues. Yeah, well, so now. I love it. So I said to him, I shot him an email on like Thursday, and I said, Bill, are you in town? Can we see this movie? And he shot back, no, Ace Man. We're going to have to see it separately, then see it together. And I thought, well, can't we just wait until Wednesday when you come home? And he said, can't wait. Go pass. I love that you're also going to have to see it separately, though. Yeah, we needed to see it separately. And, well, no, he was just assuming that I couldn't wait either. So then I had this weird dilemma, which is I said, why can't I take my son? He's almost seven. You know what I mean? I saw Pepe on …”
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In a hilarious twist, one host admits he's never seen any of the Fast and Furious movies, despite their popularity. The banter about whether it's appropriate to take kids to action-packed films leads to a comedic debate about video games and confusing movie moments for children, all wrapped in a relatable family dynamic.
“Yeah. So it could be like you were talking about Sue Simmons last podcast, right? Somebody like that. I think Sue Simmons might be R.I.P. I don't know who it's Sue Simmons, but it also could be like the local news anchor in, you know. But I know who this person is? I think there is a good chance you know who the person is, but there is a chance you don't. I'd say it's 50-50 if you know this person. Yeah, I think Sue Simmons is still alive. 83 years young for Sue Simmons. On TV every day and is …”
“Yeah. So it could be like you were talking about Sue Simmons last podcast, right? Somebody like that. I think Sue Simmons might be R.I.P. I don't know who it's Sue Simmons, but it also could be like the local news anchor in, you know. But I know who this person is? I think there is a good chance you know who the person is, but there is a chance you don't. I'd say it's 50-50 if you know this person. Yeah, I think Sue Simmons is still alive. 83 years young for Sue Simmons. On TV every day and is attractive. Hmm. let's see and it's not whoopee that would be great is it kelly ripper no i feel like that would have to be somebody like i don't know yeah uh it's not a bad guess it's a kelly ripper type yeah a kelly ripper type i'm gonna tell you in like a half hour also so okay but kelly rip is not a good guess only because i said you might not know who …”
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In a recent episode of the podcast, Rob reveals that a listener was relieved when he was 'murdered' on the reality show 'The Traders,' as it eased their stress about his fate. This humorous confession leads into a discussion about family dynamics, particularly Rob's mother's concerns for his safety during the show's dangerous challenges. The segment also touches on a funny anecdote from a listener about their experience at Akiva Academy, highlighting unexpected connections and youthful crushes.
“… awesome first. Can we do that? They're all right. My God without Jason Tatum. And now Jason Tatum looks like Jason Tatum. You spent 24 hours at Bill Simmons' house, and now you're, oh, my God, you're Celtic green to the bone. Oh, please. Look at him. Please. Look at him. Please. Dude. 12 of their last 18 games are against winning teams. I don't care. You got a tough schedule ahead. Tough schedule. I don't want to see that team. I don't want to see that team in the playoffs. Oh, no. Joe Mazzula is a wizard. You know, it's like, do you know what? You know what? You messed me up on this one. What? You …”
“… major, major, major, major, major, major, major, major, major concern, major concern. Can you watch the game against the Mavericks or which one? The Cleveland without Harden one. Can we, they play somebody without Harden, let them play somebody awesome first. Can we do that? They're all right. My God without Jason Tatum. And now Jason Tatum looks like Jason Tatum. You spent 24 hours at Bill Simmons' house, and now you're, oh, my God, you're Celtic green to the bone. Oh, please. Look at him. Please. Look at him. Please. Dude. 12 of their last 18 games are against winning teams. I don't care. You got a tough schedule ahead. Tough schedule. I don't want to see that team. I don't want to see that team in the playoffs. Oh, no. Joe Mazzula is a wizard. You know, it's like, do you know what? You know what? You messed me up on this one. What? You you did because you are great at your job and you did some really good research on the show last week and you you broke down the amount of months that all these other players have returned from Achilles and like Jason Tatum is like right in the middle Yeah it not a big deal This isn some like crazy accelerated like Aaron Rogers type of thing where …”
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Jason Tatum's return is promising, but skepticism remains until the Celtics prove themselves against top-tier teams.
“… with fewer and fewer of these jobs available, pops back up with Rich Paul and Clutch, and I believe that's a Ringer production, right? That's a Bill Simmons production, and pops up in select boxing promotions, and here's him talking about this fight. Let's listen to the sound. I have literally been waiting for this, for right now, my entire life, since I was a little kid. There's never been a major league of boxing. It just hasn't existed. Hey, you know what they should do in football? A million football leagues. You're talking about the NFL. You're talking about Roger Goodell. You're talking about …”
“… ESPN tried to do the same thing to us. I was worried about sitting out that amount of time and having the media change so much that we would be totally irrelevant if it was two straight years of silence. Max Kellerman, in what is a dying media climate with fewer and fewer of these jobs available, pops back up with Rich Paul and Clutch, and I believe that's a Ringer production, right? That's a Bill Simmons production, and pops up in select boxing promotions, and here's him talking about this fight. Let's listen to the sound. I have literally been waiting for this, for right now, my entire life, since I was a little kid. There's never been a major league of boxing. It just hasn't existed. Hey, you know what they should do in football? A million football leagues. You're talking about the NFL. You're talking about Roger Goodell. You're talking about the NBA. There is no they in boxing. There never has been. Hey, you know what they should do in MMA? You're talking about Dana White and the UFC. It is a brand that you know and trust. When you sit down and you watch a UFC event, you know the investment of your time. It was time well spent, and that's what we are hoping to do here at Zufa Boxing. …”
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Max Kellerman makes a surprising return to boxing media after a two-year hiatus, igniting discussions about credibility in sports journalism. Ariel Helwani criticizes the blurred lines between media personalities and their financial ties, questioning whether Kellerman's new alliances diminish his respect in the industry. This dramatic shift highlights the challenges facing boxing and its media landscape today.
“… sport. That's fair too, and the Giants in 86 were a great team too. So you gotta give him a little break. See, the thing about Elway that you like, Bill, and you're on top of this, you're doing a good job here. The thing about Elway, the thing about Elway you like, when he lost the three Super Bowls, they were by far the inferior team. Now I know Doug Williams beat him, but they scored 35 points in the second quarter. That's not Elway's fault. Well, in the case for Elway is like name, how about this, just randomly name the offensive players he was with in the first 10 years of his career. Most …”
“… Because he got ambushed by Washington. He was terrible against San Francisco. Now listen, they were gonna beat him anyway, but he was bad in the game. That's the thing, he probably went against a couple of the greatest teams in the history of the sport. That's fair too, and the Giants in 86 were a great team too. So you gotta give him a little break. See, the thing about Elway that you like, Bill, and you're on top of this, you're doing a good job here. The thing about Elway, the thing about Elway you like, when he lost the three Super Bowls, they were by far the inferior team. Now I know Doug Williams beat him, but they scored 35 points in the second quarter. That's not Elway's fault. Well, in the case for Elway is like name, how about this, just randomly name the offensive players he was with in the first 10 years of his career. Most people would probably get like three of them. It really wasn't until. Ricky Matteo, Mark Jackson, Sammy Winder. There's not a lot of guys, 100%. It all circles back, and all of a sudden he's playing with McCaffrey, Rod Smith, Terrell Davis. So I still think pound for pound just those two years is in the running for best running back I ever saw. …”
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Patrick Mahomes is considered the best quarterback of all time, boasting three Super Bowl wins and only one bad postseason half. His unique combination of talent and competitiveness sets him apart from legends like Brady and Marino, who faced tougher conditions in their eras. This discussion also highlights Josh Allen's struggles in the playoffs and the complexities of team dynamics in the current NFL landscape.
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