The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Cinderella Wizards, AFC East Intrigue, and the 'Rocky IV' Director’s Cut With Joe House, Chris Vernon, Warren Sharp, and Gus Ramsey

Nov 17, 2021

Join Joe House, a sports analysis guru from The Ringer, along with Chris Vernon, the Memphis Grizzlies analyst, and esteemed football expert Warren Sharp, as they explore the Wizards' surprising rise in the Eastern Conference. They dissect the NBA's player trade dynamics surrounding Ben Simmons and the 76ers. Shifting gears, Warren discusses why the NFL still lacks a clear top team this season, while Gus Ramsey shares fresh takes on the 'Rocky IV' director's cut, revealing how it deepens the story and nostalgia.

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Intro

5min

Rising Stars and Team Dynamics

17min

Eastern Conference Showdown

3min

Navigating the Intricacies of NBA Trades and Team Dynamics

3min

Teamwork, Rivalry, and Trade Dynamics

13min

Trade Dynamics and Player Leverage

15min

Sports Insights and Strategic Discussions

3min

Exploring the Shifting Landscape of NFL Offenses and Defenses

3min

Rams' Offensive Struggles and Super Team Expectations

2min

10.

Quarterback Performance and Team Dynamics

22min

11.

Fourth Down Dynamics and Offensive Strategies

14min

12.

Gambling Strategies and a Nostalgic Film Debate

3min

13.

Revisiting 'Rocky IV': The Director's Cut Impact

13min

14.

Film Insights and Baseball Speculations

3min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Washington Wizards atop the Eastern Conference (3:35). Then Bill and House are joined by Chris Vernon to discuss why Chris thinks the 76ers deserve much of the blame for the current situation with Ben Simmons (25:23). Next Bill talks with Warren Sharp about why there hasn't been a clear "best" NFL team yet this season, the Rams' Monday night loss to the 49ers, the battle for the AFC East between the Bills and the Patriots, and more (54:04). Finally Bill talks to his longtime friend Gus Ramsey about the recently released 'Rocky IV' director's cut [SPOILERS] (1:36:52).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Chris Vernon, Warren Sharp, and Gus Ramsey

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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