The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Scary Clippers, Cheating Astros, Best NFL Picks, and The Morning Show WTF Half-Season Recap With Mallory Rubin and Amanda Dobbins | The Bill Simmons Podcast

Nov 22, 2019

Mallory Rubin, a knowledgeable NFL analyst from The Ringer, and Amanda Dobbins, pop culture writer at The Ringer, dive into a whirlwind of topics. They dissect the tumultuous state of NFL quarterbacks, explore the fallout from the Astros' cheating scandal, and discuss the impact of Chase Young's return in college football. Additionally, Amanda and Bill critique 'The Morning Show', dissecting its narrative flaws and character dynamics while reflecting on the show's cultural significance. Expect insights, humor, and engaging commentary throughout!

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Episode guests

Amanda Dobbins

Mallory Rubin

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

A Journey Through Celtics-Clippers Memories and Team Evolution

4min

Courtside Chronicles: Celtics vs. Clippers Showdown

12min

NBA Highlights and NFL Reflections

8min

Romo vs. Rivers: MVP Conversations

6min

Confidence in the Ravens and NFL Celebrations

6min

Cheating Scandals and Sports Integrity

19min

Navigating the Complexities of NFL Officiating and Upcoming Matchups

7min

NFL Week 12 Predictions and Player Health

12min

10.

Exploring Entertainment with a Touch of Sports Betting

2min

11.

Critique of 'The Morning Show'

14min

12.

Chaos and Character Depth in TV

13min

13.

Unpacking Complicated Relationships

4min

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about Celtics-Clippers (2:27) before sitting down with Mallory Rubin to talk NFL QBs, including Philip Rivers, Mitchell Trubisky, Patrick Mahomes, and Tom Brady (20:42), before Mallory’s Most Intriguing, in which she shares her top five story lines of the week, including this weekend’s NFC playoff implications, Chase Young’s return to Ohio State football, Astros SpyGate, and more (34:45). Then Bill and Mallory run through some Million Dollar Picks (1:02:35). Finally, Bill is joined by Amanda Dobbins to discuss the Apple+ flagship show, ‘The Morning Show’ (1:18:52).

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