The Bill Simmons Podcast

Joker’s Wild in Miami, CP3’s Future, CNN Turmoil, and Streaming TV Chaos With Kevin Wildes, Dave Jacoby, and Matt Belloni

Jun 8, 2023

Dave Jacoby, a contributor to The Ringer, shares sharp insights on NBA dynamics, including Denver’s dominance and Nikola Jokic's rise as the league's top player. Kevin Wildes adds his unique take on what the future may hold for Chris Paul and the Miami Heat. Meanwhile, Matt Belloni critiques CNN's leadership struggles, revealing how media giants are grappling with today's challenges. They explore the streaming landscape, discussing the decline of iconic brands and the shifting dynamics of viewer engagement.

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Episode guests

Matt Belloni

Kevin Wildes

Dave Jacoby

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Game-Changing Strategies: Denver vs. Miami

9min

The Changing Face of Home Court Advantage

12min

Competitive Spirits and Predicting Sports Narratives

2min

NBA Finals Dynamics and Player Trajectories

41min

Navigating NBA Careers and CNN Turmoil

6min

CNN's Turmoil and Leadership Struggles

17min

Navigating CNN's Future in a Changing Media Landscape

3min

Challenges and Change in Streaming Media

16min

10.

Navigating the Peak TV Era

9min

11.

End of Episode Wrap-Up and Responsible Gambling Resources

2min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby and Kevin Wildes to talk about Denver’s dominating win over the Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic ascending to the indisputable best player in the league, and the road map for Miami to still win this series before predicting tomorrow morning's headlines. Later, they discuss the rumor that Phoenix will waive Chris Paul, what’s next for Bob Myers, and a wild day on social media for Zion Williamson (1:10). Then, Bill is joined by Matt Belloni from Puck to discuss Chris Licht’s failure at CNN, how the network can pick up the pieces, and which cable entities can survive the 2020s. They also discuss the current state of media and if the streaming bubble is starting to burst (67:20).

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Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: David Jacoby, Kevin Wildes, and Matt Belloni

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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