The Bill Simmons Podcast

RIP, Norm Macdonald. Plus, the McCourty Twins and Bill’s Favorite Actor, Jon Bernthal

Sep 15, 2021

Bill Simmons chats with Daniel Kellison, a close friend of the late Norm Macdonald, reminiscing about Norm's unique humor and legacy. Super Bowl champions Devin and Jason McCourty share their experiences of competing as brothers, their thoughts on iconic QBs, and their charity work for sickle cell awareness. Finally, actor Jon Bernthal discusses his roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'The Punisher,' as well as his favorite sports movies, offering insights into his journey in Hollywood.

01:55:26

Episode guests

Jason McCourty

Devin McCourty

Daniel Kellison

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Legacy of Norm Macdonald

19min

Highs and Lows of a Gambling Journey

2min

Remembering Norm Macdonald

11min

Betting Strategies and Sports Conversations

2min

A Tribute to Norm and Football Rivalries

5min

Rivalry and Brotherhood on the Field

13min

Defensive Battles and Legendary Rivalries

14min

Raising Awareness for Sickle Cell Disease Through Innovative Charity

2min

10.

Football Jests and Career Choices: A Deep Dive

4min

11.

Reflections on an Actor's Journey

19min

12.

The Art of Film and Accent Authenticity

7min

13.

Authenticity in Sports Cinema

12min

14.

Preparing for Authenticity in Sports Films

3min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by his longtime friend Daniel Kellison to remember Norm Macdonald (4:40). Then Bill talks with Super Bowl champions Devin and Jason McCourty about about going head-to-head in Week 1 in Foxborough, Mac Jones’s NFL debut, playing for coaches Bill Belichick and Brian Flores, the best QBs they’ve been on the field with, the hardest WRs to cover, their charity work in the fight against sickle-cell anemia, and more (35:00). Finally, Bill talks with actor Jon Bernthal about his beginnings on ‘The Walking Dead,’ preparing for ‘The Punisher,’ working with A-list stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and the Rock, as well as some of his current projects like ‘The Many Saints of Newark’, ‘Small Engine Repair’, ‘The Premise’, and more. They also have a lengthy discussion about their favorite sports movies (1:06:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jon Bernthal, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty, and Daniel Kellison

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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