The Bill Simmons Podcast Jimmy Kimmel on Quarantine Nation, Shaq and Kobe and the Future Of TV. Plus: J.B. Smoove on a Long and Crazy Career | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Mar 25, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel, the charismatic host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, shares hilarious reflections on life during self-quarantine and memories from the Kobe Bryant memorial. He touches on the revival of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ and the impact of COVID-19 on restaurants. Then J.B. Smoove, known for his role in Curb Your Enthusiasm, dives into his journey from SNL to stand-up, sharing his favorite episodes and comedic influences. Their conversations weave humor with heartfelt insights about the challenges of creativity in today's world.
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Kimmel's Quarantine Day
- Jimmy Kimmel describes his hectic day of childcare and household chores.
- He made breakfast, watched Spider-Man, wrote, filmed, cooked, cleaned, and jumpstarted his dead car.
Broken Toe Incident
- Kimmel also reveals he broke his toe during quarantine.
- Despite the injury, he avoids the hospital due to the current pandemic.
Remote Show Challenges
- Bill Simmons and Kimmel discuss the challenges of producing a show remotely.
- Kimmel describes his primitive setup and technical difficulties.