The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Setting Suns, a Bucks-Nets Mega-Battle, and Winslet’s Great Career With Rob Mahoney, Kyle Mann and Wesley Morris

May 28, 2021

Join Kyle Mann and Rob Mahoney, both writers for The Ringer known for their sharp insights on basketball, as they dissect the latest NBA playoff dynamics, including the Lakers' victories and the anticipated Bucks-Nets showdown. Wesley Morris, a critical voice from The New York Times, shares his unforgettable experience at a Knicks game and delves into Kate Winslet's remarkable career in 'Mare of Easttown.' Plus, Zoe Simmons and her friend Ella reveal their thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, adding a youthful pop culture perspective to the mix.

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Intro

2min

Exploring NBA Playoff Dynamics and Pop Culture Highlights

2min

Playoff Strategies and Player Dynamics

14min

Draft Decisions and Playoff Dynamics

12min

NBA Playoffs Showdown: Bucks vs. Nets and TurboTax Innovation

2min

NBA Playoffs: Bucks vs. Heat Breakdown

17min

Positive Team Dynamics and Effective Hiring Strategies

2min

Knicks Fever: A Fan's Perspective

11min

Generational Loyalty and the Allure of New York Basketball

2min

10.

The Evolution of Prominent Actresses

16min

11.

Kate Winslet and the Art of Accent

6min

12.

The Evolution of Kate Winslet's Career

15min

13.

Exploring Character Complexity and Redemption in Film and Television

2min

14.

The Allure of Immersive Worlds and Musical Discoveries

4min

15.

Olivia Rodrigo: Music and Stardom

14min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kyle Mann and Rob Mahoney to discuss the Lakers’ Game 3 win over the Suns, the Nuggets’ win over the Trail Blazers bringing the series to 2-1, another Bucks blowout win over the Heat, a look ahead to the possible Round 2 Bucks-Nets matchup, and more (3:10). Then Bill talks with Wesley Morris of The New York Times about being in Madison Square Garden for Knicks-Hawks Game 1, before discussing HBO’s limited series ‘Mare of East Town’, Kate Winslet’s stellar performance, and her career as a whole (53:00). Finally Bill’s daughter, Zoe Simmons and her best friend Ella discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s album ‘Sour’ (1:49:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kyle Mann, Rob Mahoney, and Wesley Morris

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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