The Bill Simmons Podcast The 5-Year Oscars, Plus Talking NBA and The State of Basketball Coverage with Rachel Nichols | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Feb 21, 2020
Rachel Nichols, an ESPN personality renowned for her sharp analysis and work on The Jump, discusses the evolving landscape of sports media. She shares insights on crafting engaging shows, the nuances of interviewing NBA stars, and the hall of fame's significance. Alongside Sean Fennessey from The Ringer, they delve into the pressures modern players face as their lives play out in the public eye, and reflect on Kobe Bryant's enduring legacy in basketball. The conversation highlights the challenges and excitement of covering an ever-changing sport.
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Five-Year Oscars Delay
- Listeners reached out to Bill Simmons, inquiring about the missing Five-Year Oscars podcast.
- Simmons humorously explained its absence, stating it hadn't been five years since the Oscars yet.
Weak Oscar Year
- This particular Oscar year (2015) is considered weak compared to other years and even the current one.
- Many good films like 'Under the Skin' were overlooked, highlighting how opinions shift over time.
Redmayne's Win
- Eddie Redmayne's Oscar win is considered a poor choice, similar to Renée Zellweger's recent win.
- The Academy often rewards transformative roles, even if the film itself isn't memorable.