HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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Best Bill Simmons podcasts we could find (updated February 2020)
Best Bill Simmons podcasts we could find
Updated February 2020
Updated February 2020
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'The Rewatchables,' a film podcast from the Ringer Podcast Network, features HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of people from The Ringer universe discussing movies they can’t seem to stop watching.
The Ringer NFL Show features a rotating group of Ringer NFL experts, including Robert Mays, Kevin Clark, and Danny Kelly. The show will also feature ex-players and coaches, among others, as guests.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on-air personality and the host of "Cousin Sal’s Sure Thing," Sal Iacono breaks down the world of gambling across a variety of sports, including NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, boxing, wrestling, and competitive hot dog eating. Each week, Sal offers up odds analysis as well as his best bets, and brings on celebrities, Vegas experts, and his pack of degenerate friends, who are shameless about discussing their latest wins and losses (mostly losses).
ESPN's Zach Lowe talks to various basketball people about various basketball things.
Bill Simmons’s new podcast breaks down the NBA's most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times no. 1 bestselling book from 2009. Playing off the NBA’s dramatic changes during the past decade, Bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how the league has evolved and where it’s headed. Produced by Bill Simmons and Kyle Crichton Music by Jackson Lowe Lyrics and vocals by Tic Tac and Melatonin
Grantland's Bill Simmons discusses sports and pop culture with celebrities and media personalities.
Because Upper-Lower Class Schlubs Need to Vent...
Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
Donny Baarns chats with elite sports broadcasters about their careers, their stories, their advice, and anything else they feel like talking about.
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Fantasy Football Podcast - Championship Fantasy Football Radio / Similar To ESPN Fantasy Focus, Fantasy Pros911 & Bill Simmons
1Fantasy Football Podcast - Championship Fantasy Football Radio / Similar To ESPN Fantasy Focus, Fantasy Pros911 & Bill Simmons
Every week, The Fantasy Football Champs highlight who to Sit & Start, who to pick up off the waiver wire, & who you should try to acquire or dump via trade. Follow The Champs and you may become a fantasy football champion yourself.
Joe House is joined by a rotating cast of Ringer and golf-world personalities to break down the latest in golf headlines and news from social media, keep up with everything Tiger Woods, and delve into the world of golf gambling. Welcome to Fairway Rollin’!
Subscribe for discussions from the Men of Leisure. Including but not limited to Sports, Fantasy Football, Degenerate Gambling, and so much more.
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An essential listen for basketball fans. Episodes feature high-profile guests, plus my basketball-obsessed friends. My focal point is Michael Jordan, however, I cover everything NBA - past and present - with my unique Australian sense of humor. Visit http://facebook.com/inallairness for related content.
We sit down and talk with interesting professional guitar players, and find out what makes them tick. Uncover the backstory behind your favorite guitar players, artists and sidemen. If you love guitar, success, life stories and meaningful life lessons, then stick around… you’re in the right place.
Podcast by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Middle Grade Author. Podcaster. Golfer of Golf Balls.
Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in football, both NFL and NCAA.
MidnightWalkers now features to great shows each week. Alex aka Midnight Walker will be airing on WEDNESDAYS at 8 PM EST and Laurie Phillips new show Lone Star Legends will air THURSDAYS at 9:30 PM EST
Combining obsessive fact checking (when they remember) with original humor, the guys (Max and Mark) produce an endless stream of entertainingly scorching hot takes on sports, news, politics and anything else these idiots can imagine. You can find the guys on twitter @markallenATM and @Max_atm.
The Rub - it's the warm up before the big game. Triple M's Friday night, Saturday and Sunday Rub is a show talking, eating and breathing AFL.
Andrew Leigh interviews people on living a happy, healthy and ethical life
The Divorce Well Podcast is the podcast for navigating a healthy and efficient separation. We've all heard the stories about the divorce battle but that is not the only story and it doesn't have to be your experience. Together we will explore the many tools and services available to help you divorce well. Hosted by Christina Vinters, a Chartered Mediator, gratefully non-practicing Divorce Lawyer, and Author who is dedicated to inspiring and facilitating healthy family transitions.
Roland Martin returns with “NewsOne Now,” the only national daily news show that focuses on the issues African Americans are talking about. It’s the water cooler, the barber shop and the twitter feed for African Americans. If you’re talking about it so is “NewsOne Now.
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The Bill Simmons Podcast
1An All-Star Gimmick Worked? Plus: Slam Dunk Fixes, Houston Atrocities and an NBA Crystal Ball With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast2:02:24
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HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the joys of NBA All-Star Weekend, the new All-Star Game format, why it worked, the dunk contest, things to watch for after All-Star Weekend, NBA scuttlebutt, and more!
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The Rewatchables
1‘The Breakfast Club’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wesley Morris1:43:16
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and The New York Times’ Wesley Morris spend their Saturday in detention rewatching the 1985 classic ‘The Breakfast Club,’ starring Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, and Anthony Michael Hall, directed by John Hughes.
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Book of Basketball 2.0
1Kobe Bryant, Jalen Rose, and Bill Simmons Talk Hoops on the Grantland Basketball Hour (Recorded Feb. 2015) | Book of Basketball 2.047:51
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In 2015, Kobe Bryant joined Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose on the Grantland Basketball Hour to discuss the tail end of his NBA career, his partnership with Shaquille O’Neal, the state of basketball in 2015, and his upcoming basketball documentary, ‘Muse.’ Watch the video here
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Against All Odds with Cousin Sal
1Prop-a-palooza With Bill Simmons and Priest Holmes1:43:57
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Cousin Sal and Bill Simmons team up to tackle some of their favorite Super Bowl prop bets, while identifying the sucker bets to avoid (02:00). Then the Degenerate Trifecta joins the show to discuss Harry’s stay in the emergency room, share their favorite props, and predict the final score of the big game (48:00). And finally, former Kansas City Chi…
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Fairway Rollin'
12020 Tiger Predictions, Brooks vs. Rory, Evil Patrick Reed, and a Torrey Pines Kickoff With Bill Simmons & Nathan Hubbard | Fairway Rollin’56:41
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We tee off on the 2020 season by previewing the top tournaments of the year, the Rory McIlroy vs. Brooks Koepka rivalry, the 2020 Summer Olympics, breakouts to look out for, Patrick Reed as a real-life Shooter McGavin, and of course check in with Tiger Woods. Host: Joe House Guest: Bill Simmons and Nathan Hubbard…
How he started a successful music video and promotion company out of college, moving to Nashville from NYC, working with Judy Collins, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Bela Fleck, Feist… accomplishment vs. impostor syndrome, setting boundaries, balancing work and family time, and more. Pay attention, you’ll definitely be hearing Dan Knobler’s name, ag…
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is having a breakout season. And it's happening quicker than most expected, just his third year in the NBA. ESPN's Zach Lowe explains what makes the first-time All-Star a remarkable talent on the court, and what's behind his incredible motivation off of it.By ESPN
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The Bill Simmons Podcast
1The 2020 Streaming Wars, Cheating Astros, Cheap-Ass Red Sox, and Rudderless Democrats With Ben Thompson and JackO | The Bill Simmons Podcast2:08:29
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HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by business and tech analyst Ben Thompson to discuss monetizing digital media, streaming TV, subscription overload, podcasts, broadcast rights, NBA, and more (2:25). Then Bill and JackO have a long-overdue conversation about the Astros cheating scandal, Mookie Betts to Los Angeles, the Democratic primary …
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Everyone Loves Guitar
1Neil Jason - Bryan Ferry, Saturday Night Live Band, Mark Knopfler1:55:43
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Working with Bryan Ferry, The Brecker Brothers, Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, John McLaughlin, Narada Michael Walden, Pete Townshend, Mark Knopfler, Eddie Van Halen, Yoko Ono & the Plastic Ono Band, Eddie Van Halen, Will Lee, Phil Manzanera, Mick Jagger, Grace Slick, Paul Shaffer, Gladys Knight… playing more thoughtfully, being in the moment, tons m…
Zach talks to ESPN's Pablo Torre about the Rockets small-ball experiment (4:02), Philly's lineup change (35:52), the new All-Star format (20:54), much more.By ESPN, Zach Lowe
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The Ringer NFL Show
1Offseason Mailbag, Free Agent Landing Spots, Plus Super Bowl Champion Mitchell Schwartz | The Ringer NFL Show54:47
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We answer listener questions about the most fun landing spots for high-profile free agents like Tom Brady, Cam Newton, and Dak Prescott, under-the-radar impact free agents, the two players we would start a team from scratch with, and more (1:10). Then, fresh off a Super Bowl victory, All-Pro Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz joins the show …
VERY intense convo about how Darran worked tirelessly on getting the band launched, including booking ALL their early gigs across Europe... dealing with depression and coming to terms with how to remediate it… being more self-reflective, a tragedy and a friend who made Darran start questioning things, dealing with perfectionism, loyalty, and loads …
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Against All Odds with Cousin Sal
1NBA All-Star Weekend, March Madness, and Most Fun (Other) Sport To Bet/Watch58:51
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Cousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to go over Harry’s health, Jon Jones’s win, and even an inexcusable Knicks win (01:15), before they give out winners for Super Bowl LV (13:45), the NCAA tournament (26:00), NBA All-Star Weekend (33:45), and the most fun sport (outside of the big four) to bet/watch (39:45). They wrap up the show with t…
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The Ryen Russillo Podcast
1Tales From the Couch, Plus Shaking Up MLB With Jeff Passan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast58:46
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Russillo shares his thoughts on the 76ers' win over the Clippers and the Rockets' small-ball victory over the Celtics (3:30). Then Ryen talks with ESPN’s Jeff Passan about the proposed changes to the MLB playoff structure, developments in the sign-stealing scandal, and more (28:38).
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The Bill Simmons Podcast
1NBA Sleeper Contenders w/ Joe House, plus Dave Grohl on the State of Music in 2020 | The Bill Simmons Podcast1:54:23
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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to look at the top of the NBA standings. They discuss the Raptors' impressive title defense, the improving Celtics, the Pacers adjusting to Victor Oladipo's return, the 76ers' struggles, the surging Bucks, the Rockets' new plan, and more (1:55). Then Bill talks with Dave Grohl of the Foo Figh…
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Everyone Loves Guitar
1Gary Pihl - Boston, Alliance, Sammy Hagar1:18:52
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Moving to San Francisco & taking guitar lessons from Jerry Garcia, getting connected with Sammy Hagar and Tom Scholz, playing in front of 80,000 people, seeing Hendrix, The Doors, Cream… not getting involved in the drug scene, photography & becoming more flexible Gary Pihl played w/ Sammy Hagar for 8 years, has been in Boston for close to 40 years,…
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The Ringer NFL Show
1The 2019 Fantasy Hangover: Regrets and Achievements | The Dantasy Football Podcast48:05
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Today we’re transporting ourselves back to the preseason to look at who ended up being the biggest surprises and disappointments of this season as well as to speculate on the reasons why each player's success was either bolstered or stifled. We talk about sleepers who paid off like Chris Godwin and Austin Ekeler, and players who burned us like Bake…
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Fairway Rollin'
1Brooks vs. Rory, Jordan Spieth Excitement, and Genesis Invitational Bets | Fairway Rollin’1:02:21
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The 2020 Genesis Invitational offers a major-caliber field of golfers, with nine of the top 10 players in the world competing. We wonder if it’s time to get excited about Jordan Spieth, predict Tiger’s performance this weekend, and preview the first official face-off between Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka in the 2020 season (3:10). Then we offer ou…
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Book of Basketball 2.0
51Dwight Howard and the Pyramid (With Ryen Russillo and Joe House) | Book of Basketball 2.01:05:36
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Dwight Howard was the league’s best center for five straight seasons. He even toppled LeBron in a conference finals to make the 2009 Finals. So what derailed him from being an all-time great? Was it injuries? Was he just kind of a jackass? Had the level of competition at center dipped so much that it made him seem better than he was? How do you exp…
Early days at the Gilman club, becoming an expert at making music videos, being a strange kid with cool parents… dealing with a close friend committing suicide at a young age, and then again, later on… his cool vintage guitars, what he does when the chips are down, exiting a long-term relationship and the (positive) consequences from this, being mo…
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Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
1Stacey Abrams on the Fight for Fair Elections | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air1:19:00
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Larry sits down with Georgia politician Stacey Abrams to talk about the mess of the Iowa caucuses (22:27), why she still believes that she won the election for governor in Georgia (35:16), and the three ways voter suppression occurs in American elections (48:11). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Stacey Abrams…
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The Ryen Russillo Podcast
1NBA Quick Hits, Steve Levy on the XFL, and the CFB Coaching Carousel With Bruce Feldman | The Ryen Russillo Podcast51:55
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Russillo shares some quick-hit NBA thoughts on the Raptors, Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Jayson Tatum, and more (2:25), before he's joined by ESPN's Steve Levy to discuss his new gig as XFL broadcaster, the first week of games, starting out in radio, and more (11:15). Then Ryen talks with Fox Sports and The Athletic's Bruce Feldman to discuss Michiga…
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The Bill Simmons Podcast
1Disney CEO Robert Iger on the Streaming Wars, ESPN’s Reset, Jimmy Kimmel’s First Year, and 15 Years of Leadership Lessons | The Bill Simmons Podcast1:12:18
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HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Disney CEO Robert Iger to discuss his book The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned From 15 Years As CEO of the Walt Disney Company, his career, lessons in leadership, the rise of streaming, launching Disney+, growing ESPN, unforgettable NBA games, the start of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' and more.…
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Everyone Loves Guitar
1Marty Walsh - Eddie Money, Dolly Parton, Supertramp2:44:13
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In the trenches: how he got the gig and cool stories about Seals & Crofts, Eddie Money, Donna Summer, John Denver, Dolly Parton, John Fogerty, Supertramp… having the foresight to see the landscape changing and making a career (and life) adjustment, music biz highs and lows, accepting life with no expectations of others, getting balance, EST, and fi…
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Everyone Loves Guitar
1Chris Bruce - Meshell Ndegeocello, George Clinton, Jeff Beck2:31:19
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OMG Stories for days here! His first trip to the studio at age 14, playing with Wendy & Lisa, Doyle Bramhall II, Meshell Ndegeocello, Greg Leisz, Abe Laboriel Jr., Joe Henry, Billy Preston, George Clinton… working with producers Trevor Horn & Craig Street, top 3 musical experiences, getting through low points in life, his calming nature, parents’ i…
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The Bill Simmons Podcast
1The NBA Trade Deadline Mega Podcast With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast2:12:33
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HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo 30 minutes before the NBA trade deadline to discuss the trades that have already happened as well as the one coming through at the eleventh hour. They point out desperate trades, teams who didn’t do enough, and more (2:08). They finish up by discussing the Red Sox's trade of Mookie Betts …
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The Lowe Post
1Trade Deadline Reaction with Bobby Marks59:05
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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks react to the D'Angelo Russell-Andrew Wiggins trade, the Rockets going small (18:38), the Clippers getting Marcus Morris (49:44), much more.By ESPN, Zach Lowe
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Everyone Loves Guitar
1Jeremy Asbrock - Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley1:11:28
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Jeremy talks about realizing he had to go beyond his preconceived notions of what musical success was, to continue being successful. Paying attention to the business part of the music business, overcoming divorce and diabetes, Japan, motherly love & more. Very cool! Jeremy Asbrock spent 15 years playing with The Shazam, recording successfully at Ab…
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The Rewatchables
1‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ Live From Sundance With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan1:22:29
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Live from the Sundance Film Festival, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and his stunt doubles Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan are a gang of has-beens trying to keep the magic alive in the Golden Age of Hollywood when they rewatch 2020 Best Picture nominee ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, directed b…
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NBA History: Michael Jordan-era & more (In all Airness)
1AIR098: Lafayette 'Fat' Lever - Two-time NBA All-Star and Denver Nuggets legend1:07:49
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Pueblo High School legend, Arizona State University Hall of Famer and two-time NBA All-Star, Lafayette 'Fat' Lever. Fat discusses his storied career and offers plenty of great insight into his fantastic on-court exploits. Near the end of the conversation, I mention Chicago, as it pertains to 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend (Feb 15-16). There’s a strong p…
Zach and Adrian Wojnarowski discuss the standoff between the Lakers and Clippers (2:32), how the firing of Steve Mills affects the Knicks at the deadline (19:32), deals they want to see (21:28), and more.By ESPN, Zach Lowe
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Against All Odds with Cousin Sal
1Oscars Betting Preview With Rachel Bonnetta, Plus Super Bowl Sportsbook Roundup With Jay Kornegay56:12
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Cousin Sal is joined by his “Lock It In” teammate Rachel Bonnetta to go through their favorite odds for the upcoming Academy Awards (01:00) before Jay Kornegay, the vice president of Westgate Superbook, calls in to discuss the fallout from Kansas City’s Super Bowl win (32:30).
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The Ryen Russillo Podcast
1Charissa Thompson, Plus Mookie Betts and NBA Trade Deadline Moves | The Ryen Russillo Podcast1:15:44
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Russillo examines the Red Sox trading Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers (1:55) before talking with Fox Sports’ Charissa Thompson about starting out in media, working at Fox, ESPN, and 'Extra,' stalkers, being hacked, meeting celebrities, and more (16:25). Finally Ryen talks about some NBA trade deadline moves including an intricate four-t…
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The Bill Simmons Podcast
1Knicks Chaos, Oscar Picks, Worst 2019 Movies, and a Claire Danes Interview, With Brian Koppelman and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast1:40:08
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HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by longtime friend and Knicks fan Brian Koppelman to discuss the state of the Knicks, Steve Mills’s departure, the possibility of Masai Ujiri taking over, and more (2:27). Then Bill sits down with Wesley Morris of The New York Times to make Oscar picks and discuss 2019 movies (32:05). Finally, Bill talks …
Chan started Blues Traveler with John Popper & Bobby Sheehan when they were 16 years old. Some GREAT stories about playing in every crappy dive bar in the Lower East Side of NYC… dealing with the mob… getting signed and touring relentlessly in a van, across the country for 3 years… trading licks with Santana, selling out Madison Square Garden… gami…
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Fairway Rollin'
1Previewing the Upcoming Golf Season and Talking Tiger With Amanda Balionis and Chris Vernon | Fairway Rollin'1:03:26
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House tees up with CBS Sports' Amanda Balionis to talk about her riveting Tiger Woods interview following the death of Kobe Bryant (2:57) and to look ahead at all the upcoming great tournaments. Then, Chris Vernon steps onto the green to talk about the exciting odds and bets going into the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (37:49). Host: Joe House Guest: Am…
