The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Big Wilson Trade, Ridley’s Suspension, Westbrook’s Struggles, and Coach K’s Farewell Tour With Kevin Clark, Van Lathan, and Tate Frazier

Mar 8, 2022

Kevin Clark, a writer for The Ringer, discusses the impact of Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos and Aaron Rodgers' new contract. Van Lathan joins to tackle Calvin Ridley’s suspension and the scrutiny on Russell Westbrook, drawing parallels to superheroes. Finally, Tate Frazier reflects on Coach K’s farewell tour and his coaching legacy, emphasizing the commercialization of his exit and its significance in college basketball. The podcast is packed with sports analysis, cultural commentary, and personal anecdotes!

01:43:15

Episode guests

Tate Frazier

Van Lathan Jr.

Kevin Clark

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Quarterback Trades and Future Implications

14min

Evaluating Quarterback Potential and NFL Team Strategies

3min

Aaron Rodgers: Contracts and Consequences

12min

Formula One Fame: The Netflix Impact

4min

Reviving American Presence in Formula 1 and Exploring Side Hustles

3min

Critique of Social Media Reactions to Suspension Controversies

2min

The Gambler's Dilemma: Punishments and Pervasive Culture

2min

Controversies in Sports and Pop Culture

10min

10.

Public Scrutiny: Athletes and Superheroes

13min

11.

Basketball Stars and Trade Talks

5min

12.

The Enigma of Ben Simmons and Coach K's Farewell

3min

13.

Lessons from Coach K: Rivalries and Farewells

14min

14.

Reflections on a Coaching Legacy

13min

15.

Insights on Sports Trades and Player Challenges

2min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent longtime Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to the Broncos, Aaron Rodgers’s new Packers extension, and other thoughts from the NFL franchise tag deadline (3:00). Then Bill is joined by Van Lathan for a game of Do You Have a Take?, where they cover Calvin Ridley’s suspension, Russell Westbrook, “Why isn’t Superman cool?,” Chet Holmgren, and more (35:45). Finally, Bill talks with Tate Frazier about coach Mike Krzyzewski’s farewell tour, the new book ‘Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski’ by Ian O’Connor, NCAA tournament odds, and more (1:08:38).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kevin Clark, Van Lathan, and Tate Frazier

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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