The Bill Simmons Podcast

Westbrook’s Resurrection, Curry’s Rally and The GOAT TV Shows With Rob Mahoney and Andy Greenwald

Apr 21, 2023

Rob Mahoney, a savvy NBA writer for The Ringer, discusses Russell Westbrook's impressive revival with the Clippers and the Suns' reliance on star players like Durant and Booker amidst playoff pressures. Meanwhile, Andy Greenwald, co-host of The Watch, offers insights into the finale of HBO's 'Succession,' debating its place among TV's greatest shows. They also explore the storytelling dynamics of iconic series, touching on character development and the impact of narrative choices.

01:45:56

Episode guests

Andy Greenwald

Rob Mahoney

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

5min

NBA Playoff Performance Insights

15min

NBA Playoffs: Key Matchups and Betting Insights

6min

Playoff Preview: Warriors' Momentum and Kings' Shooting Struggles

2min

Playoff Performance and Strategy Analysis

13min

NBA Playoff Strategies and Player Performances

12min

Smart Hiring Solutions and Sports Streaming Innovations

3min

Sports and TV: A Cultural Intersection

20min

Examining Narrative Choices in Modern Television

5min

10.

The Dynamics of Television Casting

27min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss Clippers-Suns Game 3, Russell Westbrook's inexplicable rejuvenation, and whether the Suns can pull off a playoff run relying so heavily on their stars (1:53), before talking Kings-Warriors, 76ers-Nets, predictions for the weekend, and more (23:37). Then Bill is joined by Andy Greenwald of 'The Watch' podcast to discuss HBO's 'Succession', its case to be in the Mount Rushmore of TV, the anticipation around how the series will end, and more (50:15).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Rob Mahoney and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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