The Bill Simmons Podcast Best NBA Late-Season Story Lines, Plus Theo Epstein’s First Appearance
May 7, 2021
Theo Epstein, a three-time World Series champion executive, shares insights on transforming the Red Sox and Cubs into champions after decades of waiting. He compares the distinct cultures of Red Sox and Cubs fans, highlighting their emotional journeys. The conversation shifts to baseball's current challenges, including the rise of strikeouts and innovative changes needed for the game to engage modern fans. Epstein also reflects on personal leadership lessons that drove his championship success, emphasizing the importance of resilience in sports.
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Red Sox DNA Moment
- Bill Simmons recalls a pivotal Red Sox game in 2000.
- Nomar Garciaparra's near-home run, hitting the top of the wall, foreshadowed the team's loss and symbolized the "Red Sox DNA."
Post Game 3 Despair
- Theo Epstein describes the atmosphere after the Red Sox lost Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS, 19-8.
- The team's owners were writing apologies to fans, mirroring the widespread despair among fans.
2004 ALCS Turnaround
- Bill Simmons describes his experience during games four and five of the 2004 ALCS as the "greatest 24 hours" of his life.
- Theo Epstein recounts being hungover during game four after watching the Aaron Boone game.