The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Surging Knicks, Zombie Heat, and a Bizarre College Hoops Season With Ariel Helwani, Mike Schur, Kevin O’Connor, and Tate Frazier

Mar 1, 2023

Join Mike Schur, a writer known for his work on Parks and Recreation, as he dives into the Knicks' playoff hopes and Boston's frustrations. Kevin O'Connor and Tate Frazier discuss the bizarre twists of college hoops this season, spotlighting top teams and controversial NIL issues. The gang humorously critiques the Miami Heat's unexpected agility and explores intriguing NBA trends, including a fresh perspective on pitching rules in baseball. Insightful, entertaining, and packed with sports banter!

01:36:38

Episode guests

Tate Frazier

Kevin O’Connor

Mike Schur

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

March Madness and Pop Culture Buzz: A Podcast Overview

4min

Knicks' Rising Hope

14min

Analyzing NBA Trends and Betting Insights

4min

Underestimating the Heat

15min

Frustrations and Missteps in Sports Management

17min

Baseball Nostalgia and the Evolution of Game Day

3min

Navigating College Basketball Controversies

18min

Evaluating College Basketball Recruitments and Rankings

4min

10.

College Basketball Landscape and Player Dynamics

15min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss the fifth-place Knicks, their recent win streak, their playoff hopes, and more (4:18). Then, Bill is joined by writer, producer, and loyal Boston sports fan Mike Schur to talk about "sports hating" the Miami Heat, the uninspiring Boston Red Sox, and the baseball pitch clock (20:05). Finally, Bill talks with Kevin O'Connor and Tate Frazier about the return of 'One Shining Podcast,' yet another bizarre college basketball season, tournament odds, and more (54:13)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ariel Helwani, Tate Frazier, Kevin O'Connor, and Mike Schur

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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