The Bill Simmons Podcast

Paul Thomas Anderson on ‘Licorice Pizza’ and the Beatles Doc, Plus Million-Dollar Picks Week 14 | With Peter Schrager and Sean Fennessey

Dec 10, 2021

Join NFL Network's Peter Schrager as he shares insights on NFL playoff dynamics, weighing the potential of the Rams, Bills, and Cardinals. Then, dive into a captivating conversation with Paul Thomas Anderson, the acclaimed director known for masterpieces like 'Boogie Nights.' He discusses his film 'Licorice Pizza,' the joys and challenges of casting inexperienced actors, and the impact of the pandemic on production. Plus, there's nostalgic exploration of the 1970s and creative storytelling intertwined with music and family connections.

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Episode guests

Peter Schrager

Paul Thomas Anderson

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

NFL Teams in Focus: Insights and Analysis

19min

Analyzing Upcoming NFL Talent and Recent Performance

2min

NFL Showdown: Teams, Players, and Playoff Prospects

14min

SantaCon and Betting Strategies

5min

NFL Betting Insights and Financial Tips

4min

NFL Insights and Betting Strategies

9min

Betting Odds and Cultural Reflections

6min

Casting Insights and Challenges

12min

10.

Nostalgia and Creativity in Filmmaking

35min

11.

Filmmaking as Family: The Creative Connection

17min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by NFL Network’s Peter Schrager to discuss concerns about the early-season playoffs-contending Rams and Bills, as well as why people are hesitant to believe in the 10-2 Cardinals (3:07). Then they make their Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 14 (23:09). Finally Bill is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk to writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson about his new film ‘Licorice Pizza,’ casting the movie, making films during the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Jackson’s documentary ‘The Beatles: Get Back,’ and much more (55:50).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Paul Thomas Anderson, Sean Fennessey, and Peter Schrager

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Craig Horlbeck

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