Half-Baked Ideas (the Return!) and Best Summer Foods With Kevin Wildes, Mallory Rubin, Joe House, and Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Aug 19, 2019
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Guests Kevin Wildes, Mallory Rubin, Joe House, and Ryen Russillo join in discussing half-baked ideas like basketball batting cages and quirky concepts. They then engage in a lively debate on summer foods, highlighting unconventional choices and childhood food memories.
Create edited G-rated versions of action movies for kids at family-friendly hours.
Edit superhero movies into kid-friendly versions for safe viewing.
Host mommy and me movie events with louder audio for parent-child enjoyment.
Deep dives
Kids Movies for Kids
Create specially edited 50-minute versions of action movies to make them kid-friendly for children to watch at movie theaters. The shortened versions are G-rated, show only half the movie, and are shown at family-friendly hours to cater to younger audiences without the scary or loud scenes. These edited movies are designed to make action films accessible to kids.
Superhero Movies for Children
Edit popular superhero movies into age-appropriate versions for kids, ensuring the content is G-rated and suitable for young viewers. Showings could be scheduled at times when families are available to watch together, providing a safe and enjoyable movie experience for children without exposing them to mature themes or scenes.
Mommy and Me Movie Events
Host special mommy and me movie events at theaters where parents can bring their young children to watch movies in a family-friendly setting. These events feature louder audio to mask noise from kids, enabling parents to enjoy movies without worrying about disruptions from crying or fussy children. This concept allows parents to experience movies while caring for their kids.
Summer Food Choices: Ice Cream and Watermelon vs. Crab and Ribeye
The podcast episode delves into a lively debate over favorite summer foods between two participants. One championed ice cream and watermelon as symbols of nostalgia and comfort, emphasizing personal choice and the joy of childhood memories associated with these foods. On the other hand, the opposing side passionately endorsed Maryland blue crab and ribeye steak as the ultimate summer indulgences, highlighting the laborious and rewarding experience of consuming these savory dishes.
Game of Thrones Conversations and Historical Food Imagery
Additionally, the podcast transitions into discussions about Game of Thrones and historical food imagery. The detailed analysis of medieval food choices within the show sparks debates on nutrition and exercise during that era. The conversation humorously explores the intricate details of food preferences in different locations within the Game of Thrones world, weaving in tangential topics of fitness, murder Instagram, and the pacing issues of the final season.
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Wildes to throw out some half-baked ideas (2:45). Then, from their live show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Bill, Mallory Rubin, Joe House, and Ryen Russillo discuss summer foods (1:07:17).