The Bill Simmons Podcast

A New York Sports Renaissance With John Jastremski. Plus, Kenan Thompson (Finally!)

Apr 1, 2021

John Jastremski, a new voice from The Ringer and a former radio personality, dives into the vibrant world of New York sports, covering everything from the exciting baseball season to the promising futures of the Knicks and Nets. They chat about the upcoming NFL draft, including quarterback decisions for the Jets and Giants. Comedian and actor Kenan Thompson shares insights into his childhood acting career, his new sitcom, and the evolution of comedy, reflecting on his time at SNL and the importance of diverse representation in the industry.

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Episode guests

Kenan Thompson

John Jastremski

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Red Sox Prospects: A Season of Hope and Firepower

4min

Reflections on Sports and the Return to Normalcy

4min

The Future of Sports Media and New York Teams

5min

Food, Sports, and Rivalries

4min

NBA Playoff Dynamics and Controversial Trades

8min

Analyzing the New York Nets and Eastern Conference Playoff Dynamics

3min

Knicks Dynamics and Rivalry Insights

4min

Reflections on Sports Triumphs and the Paradox of College Basketball

2min

10.

The Thrills and Trials of College Basketball

7min

11.

Exploring Rivalries and NFL Draft Bets

2min

12.

Quarterback Futures: Jets and Giants Strategies

15min

13.

Reviving Legends: The Optimistic Futures of the Dolphins and Knicks

4min

14.

The 2000 Subway Series Showdown

5min

15.

Nostalgia and the Evolution of Comedy

22min

16.

Naps, Parenthood, and Pop Culture

8min

17.

Comedy, Representation, and Nostalgia

15min

18.

Podcast Wrap-Up and Exciting Announcements

3min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks with new Ringer addition John Jastremski about New York sports including the start of (a full-length) baseball season, the competent New York Knicks, the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets, the upcoming NFL draft, the Jets and Sam Darnold, and Giants fans' hopes with Saquon Barkley's return. They also discuss the NCAA tournament heading into the Final Four and more (9:30). Then Bill is joined by actor and comedian Kenan Thompson to discuss his new NBC sitcom, 'Kenan'; getting into acting as a child; the revival of Kenan's hometown of Atlanta; some of his favorite moments from 'SNL'; and more (1:09:45).

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