The Bill Simmons Podcast Red Sox Bliss, Luka’s 2022 Ceiling, and a Michael Keaton Interview | With Kevin Hench and Jonathan Tjarks
Oct 6, 2021
Kevin Hench, a savvy sports commentator, joins the conversation alongside Jonathan Tjarks, an NBA writer for The Ringer. They kick things off discussing the Red Sox's triumphant victory over the Yankees, diving into the emotional rollercoaster of fandom. Tjarks then highlights Luka Doncic's potential ceiling with the Mavericks. Finally, legendary actor Michael Keaton shares tales from his early acting days, transitions from stand-up to film, and touches on Pittsburgh sports, blending humor and nostalgia throughout.
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Shared Red Sox Journey
- Bill Simmons and Kevin Hench have been friends since 2002, experiencing Red Sox-Yankees rivalry shifts together.
- They texted throughout the season, closely following the team's performance.
Pre-Game Prediction
- Simmons predicted Red Sox win based on the performance of Schwerber, Verdugo, and Eovaldi.
- Hench, initially pessimistic, was persuaded by Simmons's analysis.
Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry
- Beating the Yankees is the ultimate victory for Red Sox fans, regardless of postseason outcomes.
- The rivalry has shifted; Yankees now have more at stake in these matchups.