The Bill Simmons Podcast

NBA West Sleepers, Rich NFL Announcers, and the ‘Euphoria’ Awards With Rob Mahoney, Bryan Curtis, and Zoe Simmons

Mar 2, 2022

Rob Mahoney, an NBA writer for The Ringer, highlights sleeper teams in the Western Conference, including the Mavericks and Nuggets, while diving into the Memphis Grizzlies' playoff potential and star Ja Morant. Bryan Curtis discusses the competitive landscape of NFL broadcasting, including rising salaries and network changes. Finally, Zoe Simmons shares insights into HBO's 'Euphoria,' presenting awards for its latest season and analyzing its cultural impact on teenagers, from nuanced character arcs to pressing social themes.

01:56:59

Episode guests

Zoe Simmons

Bryan Curtis

Rob Mahoney

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Sleeper Teams in the Western Conference

20min

Rising Stars and NBA Dynamics

7min

Assessing Memphis' Playoff Potential and the Evolving Sports Media Landscape

3min

The Competitive Landscape of NFL Announcing

15min

The Importance of Play-by-Play Announcers and Coaching Transition to Broadcasting

4min

From Coaches to Commentators

14min

The Evolving NFL Broadcast Landscape

4min

Broadcasting Salaries and the Cultural Phenomenon of 'Euphoria'

4min

10.

Binge-Watching Phenomenon and Cultural Relevance of a Hit Show

2min

11.

Exploring the Complexities of Teenage Life in TV

15min

12.

Character Redemption and Narrative Depth

8min

13.

Euphoria: Confrontations and Realism

12min

14.

Predicting Euphoria's Next Twists

3min

15.

Farewell and a Call to Action for Quality Hiring

2min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss Western Conference sleeper teams including the Mavericks and the Nuggets. They also discuss the third-place Grizzlies and the electric Ja Morant, concerns for the Warriors, and more (2:13). Then Bill talks with Bryan Curtis about NFL broadcasters changing networks, the search for the next great NFL broadcaster, skyrocketing salaries, and more (31:05). Finally Bill is joined by his daughter, Zoe, for the ‘Euphoria’ Awards, in which they hand out awards for Season 2 of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ (1:08:36).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, Bryan Curtis, and Zoe Simmons

Producer: Kyle Crichton

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.