The Bill Simmons Podcast Luck Fallout, FFB Hall of Fame, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus's First Appearance | With Kyle Brandt | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Aug 27, 2019
Kyle Brandt, NFL Network's dynamic personality, shares insights on the ripple effects of Andrew Luck's unexpected retirement and makes bold predictions for the NFL season. He discusses the changing landscape of athlete 'second acts.' Meanwhile, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Emmy-winning actress renowned for her roles in Seinfeld and Veep, opens up about her experiences as a sports parent and shares humorous anecdotes from her time on SNL. The conversation delves into the challenges of parenting in competitive sports and reflects on the intersections of comedy and athletics.
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Pre-Internet Fantasy Football
- Bill Simmons reminisces about his early fantasy football experiences before the internet.
- League commissioner calculated stats manually and mailed updates; trades required phone calls.
Fantasy Football's Rise
- Bill Simmons reflects on fantasy football's rise to mainstream popularity.
- He notes LaDainian Tomlinson's 2006 season as a turning point, solidifying fantasy's cultural impact.
Luck's Retirement Impact
- Andrew Luck's retirement was the biggest surprise in Good Morning Football's history.
- The show, which began in 2016, had covered Kaepernick's kneeling but Luck's retirement was a gut punch.