The Bill Simmons Podcast

Davante’s Vegas Move, Giannis’s MVP Case, and NBA Wife Conundrums With Benjamin Solak, Rob Mahoney, and Callie Curry

Mar 18, 2022

This episode features Benjamin Solak, an NFL writer at The Ringer, sharing insights on Davante Adams’ surprising trade to the Raiders and its impact on the Packers. Rob Mahoney, an NBA writer, debates Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP case and previews playoff matchups. Callie Curry, podcast host and wife of Seth Curry, discusses the challenges of NBA family life amid trades, along with her thoughts on reality shows like 'The Bachelor.' The mix of sports analysis and personal anecdotes makes for an engaging listen!

01:55:38

Episode guests

Callie Curry

Rob Mahoney

Benjamin Solak

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Davante Adams' Bold Departure

6min

Analyzing NFL Trades and Team Dynamics

17min

Dissecting MVP Contention: The Case for an Overlooked Superstar

2min

MVP Conversations and Playoff Matchups

13min

Playoff Prospects and Team Dynamics

4min

Building Momentum in the NBA

15min

Kyrie Irving: Evolution and Impact

12min

NBA Player Insights and Spring Savings

2min

10.

Navigating Life in the NBA

10min

11.

Love, Drama, and Competition

10min

12.

The Allure of Reality TV

11min

13.

Romantic Connections and Playoff Bets

2min

14.

Navigating the NBA Playoff Landscape: Predictions and Matchup Strategies

2min

15.

Navigating NBA Rivalries and Reality TV Shifts

4min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Benjamin Solak to discuss WR Davante Adams’s surprising trade to the Raiders, and the impact on the Packers, Las Vegas, and the AFC West (2:10). Then Bill talks with Rob Mahoney about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP case, Kyrie Irving’s stellar performances, Eastern Conference playoff speculation, the impressive Timberwolves, surprising NBA standouts, and more (26:04). Finally Bill is joined by Callie Curry to discuss Steph Curry’s injury, her husband Seth Curry getting traded to the Nets, the season finale of ‘The Bachelor,’ the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette,’ and more (1:00:27).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Benjamin Solak, Rob Mahoney, and Callie Curry

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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