The Bill Simmons Podcast

Brooklyn’s Ceiling, Brady vs. Boston Fans, 'The Bachelor,' and Taylor Swift With Jackie MacMullan and Nora Princiotti

Jan 19, 2021

Jackie MacMullan, a veteran sports journalist, and Nora Princiotti, a talented writer for The Ringer, join for an engaging discussion. They analyze the explosive potential of the Kevin Durant and James Harden duo for the Nets. MacMullan dives into the Nets’ thrilling victory over the Bucks while revealing trade talks and the struggles of 'hopeless' NBA teams. Princiotti transitions to Tom Brady's complicated relationship with Boston fans and covers the latest season of 'The Bachelor' and the cultural impact of Taylor Swift's evolving music.

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Episode guests

Nora Princiotti

Jackie MacMullan

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Analyzing NBA Dynamics: Brooklyn vs. Milwaukee

18min

NBA Team Dynamics and Crunch Time Performances

5min

NBA Dynamics and Team Strategies

7min

NBA Trade Strategies and Brooklyn Nets' Challenges

4min

NBA Standings Analysis and the Urgency of the Season

2min

NBA Team Struggles and Trade Talks

18min

Evolving Tax Solutions and Basketball Trade Insights

2min

Navigating Player Potential in the NBA

11min

10.

Basketball Struggles and Brady's Legacy

5min

11.

Emotional Legacies: Brady and Fan Dynamics

16min

12.

High Stakes Sports Decisions and Betting Insights

4min

13.

Easterby's Rise and Reality Show Dynamics

16min

14.

Escapism and Evolution: Media Reflections

19min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Jackie MacMullan to discuss the Kevin Durant–James Harden combo for the Nets, the Nets’ exciting win over the Bucks, “hopeless” NBA teams in a shortened season, fake NBA trades, and more (2:00). Then Bill talks with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about Tom Brady and the Buccaneers heading to Lambeau Field to face the Packers in the NFC championship game and possible trades for Deshaun Watson (1:11:00), before discussing the new season of ‘The Bachelor’ and Taylor Swift's latest two albums (1:41:00).

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