The Bill Simmons Podcast Tampa Bay's 2020 Takeover, New Gambling Rules, the Hopeless Jets, and Mookie's Moment With Cousin Sal
Oct 19, 2020
The hosts dive into the emotional rollercoaster of playoff baseball, spotlighting the Dodgers and Braves while poking fun at team dynamics. They analyze the surprises of the NFL season, including unexpected team performances and the struggles of veteran quarterbacks. The conversation highlights fan anxieties, particularly surrounding the Jets and Giants, as they chase a promising draft pick. Wrapping up, they share humorous parenting anecdotes, revealing the challenges of raising kids during a pandemic amidst the chaos of sports and online shopping.
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Dodgers' NLCS Win and Mookie's Moment
- Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal discuss the Dodgers' NLCS win and their baggage.
- They also talk about Kershaw's postseason struggles and Mookie Betts's electrifying performance.
Tampa Bay: The New Boston?
- Bill Simmons proposes a theory that Tampa is the new Boston in professional sports.
- He points to the success of Tampa Bay teams since Tom Brady's arrival.
New Gambling Rules for 2020
- Bill Simmons shares new gambling rules, including avoiding betting on QBs post-COVID.
- He also suggests always betting against the Jets and an injured Baker Mayfield.