The Bill Simmons Podcast

All-NBA Midseason Picks and ‘Yellowstone’ the Unicorn With Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Matthew Belloni

Jan 12, 2022

01:59:16

Episode guests

Rob Mahoney

Justin Verrier

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Redefining NBA Roles: A Midseason Analysis

15min

Evolution of LeBron and the Quest for the Ideal Teammate

3min

NBA All-Star Selections and Player Dynamics

16min

Dallas Mavericks: Challenges and Strategies

7min

Analyzing Player Potential and Trade Speculations in the NBA

4min

NBA Trade Dynamics: Analyzing Player Impact

14min

Navigating NBA Trades and the MVP Race

3min

NBA MVP Race Insights

8min

10.

Contrasts in NBA Star Power and Streaming Frustrations

3min

11.

The Surprising Rise of 'Yellowstone'

6min

12.

The Yellowstone Phenomenon

16min

13.

Facial Hair and Fortunes in the 1880s

2min

14.

Pandemic TV: A Viewing Revolution

12min

15.

Navigating the Challenges of Oscar Hosting

3min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney to discuss midseason All-NBA teams, honorable mentions, Ben Simmons trade rumors, why the Trail Blazers should "blow it up," MVP odds, and more (2:14). Then Bill talks with Matthew Belloni of Puck News about 'Yellowstone' and its streaming debacle, TV shows that were reinvigorated by pandemic viewing habits, the Golden Globes boycott, best options to host the Oscars and more (1:12:21).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Matthew Belloni

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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