Best Thomas Staples Podcasts (2024)

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Adam Sandler | June 2022 1:13:13

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June 2022: Sandler and Bill talk about the actor’s Netflix film ‘Hustle,’ playing pickup hoops, and his early acting experiences. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Sandler Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Freddie Gibbs | February 2022 54:56

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February 2022: Gibbs and Bill talk about the rapper’s experience in the music industry, similarities between rappers and athletes, and his future in acting. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Freddie Gibbs Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ben Affleck | December 2021 1:37:09

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December 2021: Bill talks with actor-director Ben Affleck about the Patriots, Ben’s friendship with Tom Brady, some of Affleck’s favorite films, tabloids, parenting, his film ‘The Tender Bar,’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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Paul Thomas Anderson 2 | December 2021 1:12:19

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December 2021: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey talk about casting ‘Licorice Pizza’ and what it’s like to film a movie during the pandemic. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Paul Thomas Anderson Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Kenny G | December 2021 45:07

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December 2021: Kenny G and Bill talk about the musician’s career and the HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G.’ Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kenny G Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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Tom Hanks | November 2021 1:23:27

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November 2021: Hanks and Bill discuss the legendary actor’s storied career. Other topics include Hanks’s three favorite films, ‘Finch,’ and baseball stories. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tom Hanks Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michael Keaton | October 2021 1:09:38

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October 2021: Keaton and Bill talk about doing standup comedy, breaking into acting in the late ’70s, and some of his past films. Other topics include Pittsburgh sports and his experience as Batman. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Michael Keaton Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Jon Bernthal | September 2021 45:13

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September 2021: Bernthal and Bill talk about the actor’s start on ‘The Walking Dead’ as well as what it was like to prepare for his lead role in ‘The Punisher.’ Other topics include ‘The Many Saints of Newark,’ working with A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and the Rock, and his favorite sports movies. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jon Bernthal Producti…

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Peyton Manning | September 2021 41:18

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September 2021: Manning and Bill talk about the quarterback’s Hall of Fame career and the status of young NFL quarterbacks in 2021. Other topics include AFC rivalries and broadcasting ‘Monday Night Football’ with his brother Eli. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peyton Manning Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Lear…

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Matt Damon 3 | July 2021 1:10:32

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July 2021: Damon and Bill discuss Boston sports and Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl win. Other topics include ’90s films, ‘Stillwater,’ and Tom Cruise as the ultimate stuntman. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Matt Damon Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Adam Duritz | May 2021 1:24:35

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May 2021: Duritz and Bill talk about the origins of Counting Crows as well as the stories behind the creation of some of the band’s most well-known songs. Other topics include adjusting to fame in the early 1990s, maintaining artistic integrity for more than 30 years, and their 2021 album, ‘Butter Miracle, Suite One.’ Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam…

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Dirk Nowitzki | May 2021 1:06:41

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May 2021: Nowitzki and Bill talk about the NBA legend’s experience winning an NBA championship in 2011 and some of his playoff stories. Other topics include Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Steve Nash. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Dirk Nowitzki Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Sharon Stone | May 2021 55:22

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May 2021: Stone and Bill discuss her legendary career as both an actress and producer and some of her most iconic roles. Other topics include what it’s like to work with the Hollywood elite (Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Sylvester Stallone, etc.); her book, ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’; and making documentaries. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Sharon …

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Theo Epstein | May 2021 1:26:24

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May 2021: Epstein and Bill discuss the baseball executive’s decorated career and what it was like to bring the Boston Red Sox their first World Series win since 1918. Other topics include making experimental changes to baseball, MLB’s strikeout epidemic, and bringing the Chicago Cubs their first World Series win in more than 100 years. Host: Bill S…

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Casey Affleck | February 2021 1:03:34

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February 2021: Affleck and Bill talk about the Oscar winner’s impressive filmography, including ‘Good Will Hunting,’ ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,’ and ‘Our Friend.’ Other topics include their favorite sports movies. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Casey Affleck Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garr…

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Barack Obama | December 2020 1:09:23

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December 2020: Obama joins Bill and Bakari Sellers to discuss the 44th president’s time in office plus his relationship with professional sports and its players. Other topics include his book ‘A Promised Land,’ being a dad in quarantine, the pandemic, and the Mount Rushmore of sports. Host: Bill Simmons and Bakari Sellers Guest: Barack Obama Produc…

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Jeff Daniels | September 2020 54:47

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September 2020: Daniels and Bill discuss his past works including ‘Speed,’ ‘Dumb and Dumber,’ and ‘The Newsroom.’ Other topics include Jim Carrey’s mid-’90s comedy run, Daniels’s role in ‘The Comey Rule,’ and performing on and off Broadway. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jeff Daniels Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonz…

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Jim Belushi | August 2020 49:47

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August 2020: Belushi and Bill talk at length about his prolific acting career and journey into the world of cannabis farming. Bill is then joined by his dad to talk about the state of Boston sports in 2020. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jim Belushi Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choic…

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Hannibal Buress | August 2020 51:46

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February 2020: Buress and Bill talk about his comedy special ‘Miami Nights’ and the comedian’s glory days of gambling. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Hannibal Buress Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Andy Samberg 2 | July 2020 1:02:04

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July 2020: Samberg and Bill discuss the actor’s 2020 movie ‘Palm Springs’ on Hulu, his time on ‘SNL,’ and the role YouTube played in the Lonely Island’s success. Later they talk about scary movies, Andy’s Bay Area sports allegiance, video games, and quarantine. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Andy Samberg Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim A…

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Will Ferrell 2 | July 2020 43:56

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July 2020: Ferrell and Bill talk about quarantine family time; youth soccer; HBO's 'Succession'; LAFC; his new Netflix film, 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Will Ferrell Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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Rob Lowe | June 2020 1:18:42

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June 2020: Lowe and Bill discuss joining the podcast world with ‘Literally! With Rob Lowe,’ Hollywood in the ’80s, the Brat Pack, some of his films including 'The Outsiders,' 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'About Last Night,' 'Tommy Boy,' and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Rob Lowe Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Lea…

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Don Cheadle | June 2020 55:46

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June 2020: Cheadle and Bill discuss some of his iconic films, including 'Boogie Nights,' 'Out of Sight,' 'Crash,' and 'Hotel Rwanda'; playing Sammy Davis Jr. in HBO's 'The Rat Pack'; Black actors and storytellers in Hollywood; working on TV and films during the pandemic; his Showtime series 'Black Monday'; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Don Ch…

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Bill Burr 3 | June 2020 1:02:03

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June 2020: Burr and Bill discuss the pre–Super Bowl football era, the unwritten rule book in hockey known as "the code," taking a break from stand-up during the pandemic, his 2020 movie 'The King of Staten Island,' working with Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Bill Burr Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, T…

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The Undertaker | May 2020 1:51:01

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May 2020: The Undertaker and Bill sit down to discuss WWE’s documentary series ‘Undertaker: The Last Ride,’ as well as stories from more than 30 years of professional wrestling, his favorite 'WrestleMania,' his relationship with Vince McMahon, recovering from major injuries, learning from pro-wrestling legends, developing his character, the best cr…

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Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament | March 2020 2:22:14

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March 2020: Vedder, Ament and Bill discuss Pearl Jam’s first concert; the Seattle SuperSonics; hanging with Dennis Rodman; the best music venues; tour stories; their 2020 album, ‘Gigaton’; and MUCH more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about …

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JB Smoove | March 2020 58:24

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March 2020: Smoove and Bill talk about writing on ‘SNL,’ his audition for ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ his comedic influences, being in New York for the inception of hip-hop, his favorite ‘Curb’ episode, doing roasts, his new comedy tour, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: JB Smoove Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Go…

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Adam Carolla | February 2020 1:13:11

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February 2020: Bill sits down with his old friend Adam Carolla to talk about the early days of podcasting, the Deontay Wilder–Tyson Fury boxing match, fatherhood, cars, fake movies, and much more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Carolla Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Jason Segel | February 2020 54:21

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February 2020: Segel and Bill discuss California prep school basketball, starting out in acting, ‘Freaks and Geeks,’ ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall,’ ‘I Love You, Man,’ ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ learning from Judd Apatow, early-2000s comedies, movie set stories, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Jason Segel Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, …

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Dave Grohl | February 2020 1:10:47

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February 2020: Grohl and Bill discuss the musician’s inspirations, timeless music, the concept of a band, touring in vans, kids' relationship with music today, and much more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Dave Grohl Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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Claire Danes | February 2020 40:13

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February 2020: Danes and Bill talk about acting as a child and some of her past work, including ‘My So-Called Life,’ ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ and ‘Little Women.’ They also discuss the final season of ‘Homeland,’ in 2020. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Claire Danes Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your …

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Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett | December 2019 57:26

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December 2019: Sandler, Garnett, and Bill discuss the pair’s 2019 film, 'Uncut Gems'; sneaky-athletic actors; dynamic movie sets; stories from the NBA; 'SNL'; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

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Tim Robbins | December 2019 1:10:21

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December 2019: Robbins and Bill discuss some of the actor’s films, including 'Bull Durham,' 'The Player,' 'Mystic River,' and 'The Shawshank Redemption,' as well as his 2019 film, 'Dark Waters.' They also talk about political activism, legendary New York sports moments, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tim Robbins Production Support: Steve Cerut…

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Chadwick Boseman | November 2019 56:07

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November 2019: Boseman and Bill talk about some of the actor’s most prominent roles, including ‘42,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and ‘21 Bridges.’ Other topics include sports movies, the NFL, and the NBA. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Chadwick Boseman Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Matt Damon 2 | November 2019 1:12:04

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November 2019: Damon and Bill talk 'Ocean’s,' 'Rounders,' NBA, NFL, MLB, his 2019 film 'Ford v Ferrari,' feuding with Jimmy Kimmel, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Matt Damon Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Edward Norton | October 2019 1:02:30

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October 2019: Norton and Bill discuss 'Rounders,' directing a film while acting, spending smarter in film production, '25th Hour,' 'American History X,' his 2019 film 'Motherless Brooklyn,' and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Edward Norton Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Nick Kroll 2 | October 2019 46:09

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October 2019: Kroll and Bill and discuss awkward puberty stories, Kroll’s show's appeal to teenagers, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Nick Kroll Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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Billy Bob Thornton | September 2019 1:01:36

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September 2019: Thornton and Bill discuss some of his films, including 'Sling Blade,' 'Monster's Ball,' 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Bad Santa,' 'Blood in Blood Out,' and more. They also talk about directing, hosting 'SNL,' Amazon's 'Goliath,' MLB, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Billy Bob Thornton Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Ang…

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Sean Penn | September 2019 56:37

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September 2019: Penn and Bill discuss the actor’s long career; his 2019 novel 'Bob Honey Sings Jimmy Crack Corn'; what he learned from Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson, and David Fincher; and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Sean Penn Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus | August 2019 1:03:48

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August 2019: Louis-Dreyfus and Bill discuss being a sports parent, 'SNL' in the ’80s, 'Seinfeld,' 'Veep,' working with James Gandolfini, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' the 'Curb'-'Seinfeld' reunion, Larry David, future projects, parenting advice, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan …

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David Spade | August 2019 1:18:50

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August 2019: Spade and Bill discuss '90s 'SNL,' talk shows, 'Grown Ups,' 'The Benchwarmers,' 'Tommy Boy,' Spade’s show on Comedy Central, his friendship with Norm Macdonald, and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: David Spade Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…

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Sarah Silverman | August 2019 1:31:38

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August 2019: Silverman and Bill sit down to talk working on 'Saturday Night Live,' internet outrage, stand-up comedy, acting, pickup basketball games, summer TV, legal weed, the roast of Hugh Hefner, and more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Sarah Silverman Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your a…

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Kevin Costner | July 2019 1:19:15

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July 2019: Costner and Bill talk about the actor’s early years and his experience as a director. Other topics include ‘Dances With Wolves’ and playing sports in movies. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kevin Costner Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

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Kevin Bacon | July 2019 1:17:48

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July 2019: Bacon and Bill discuss the actor’s lengthy career in Hollywood. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kevin Bacon Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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Kumail Nanjiani | July 2019 1:06:01

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uly 2019: Nanjiani and Bill talk about stand-up comedy, getting older, and the actor’s notable roles in ‘Silicon Valley’ and ‘The Big Sick.’ Other topics include getting older, horror movies, deep fakes, and working with Dave Bautista. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kumail Nanjiani Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzal…

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Michael K. Williams | June 2019 41:59

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June 2019: Williams and Bill discuss how the actor became one of HBO’s most well-known characters and being a part of the Netflix limited series ‘When They See Us.’ Other topics include ‘The Night Of,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ and the gentrification of New York City. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Michael K. Williams Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cru…

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Adam Scott | June 2019 56:49

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June 2019: Scott and Bill talk about the first year of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and stories from the actor’s experience in Hollywood. Other topics include the end of ‘Game of Thrones’ and the making of ‘Step Brothers.’ Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Adam Scott Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your a…

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Anthony Jeselnik | May 2019 1:05:24

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May 2019: Jeselnik and Bill talk about the comedian’s Netflix comedy special, ‘Fire in the Maternity Ward.’ Other topics include comedy roasts, gambling, and edgy tweets. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Anthony Jeselnik Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Ralph Macchio | April 2019 47:38

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April 2019: Macchio and Bill discuss the influence of ‘The Karate Kid’ and what it was like to come back to his beloved character for ‘Cobra Kai.’ Other topics include working with a stacked cast on ‘The Outsiders’ and his first big acting gig. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ralph Macchio Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett…

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Trevor Noah | April 2019 1:23:54

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April 2019: Noah and Bill talk about the state of the “talk show” platform in 2019 and what it was like for the host to take over ‘The Daily Show.’ Other topics include their favorite interviews, outrage culture, and Noah’s podcast. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Trevor Noah Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Lear…

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