The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the history behind perennial NBA playoff contenders that never secured a title, and what that history says about the Brown/Tatum Celtics (2:36), before they are joined by Raheem Palmer to run through some of their favorite NBA Finals bets (48:30). Then Bill talks with The Ringer’s lifelong Nuggets fan Chuck Mindenhall about rooting for the Nuggets for the last few decades, Nikola Jokic's NBA journey, Heat-Nuggets thoughts, and more (1:13:42). Finally Bill is joined by Nathan Hubbard to get some context on Taylor Swift's concert tour that is setting record numbers while morphing into a cultural phenomenon (1:43:56). Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Joe House, Raheem Palmer, Chuck MIndenhall, and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kyle Crichton  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Mindenhall, a seasoned MMA commentator, joins Dricus du Plessis, the recent UFC star, and Israel Adesanya, a former champion with a rich legacy. The trio breaks down du Plessis’ stunning submission victory over Adesanya and its implications for both their careers. They discuss potential future matchups for du Plessis, including contenders like Sean Strickland. The conversation wraps up with insights into Kai Kara-France’s dominant performance and the ongoing challenges faced by fighters like Tai Tuivasa, offering a whirlwind of insights into the MMA world.

Chuck Mindenhall joins the hosts to recap UFC Fight Night, preview UFC 300, and discuss John Jones' troubles. Topics include MMA controversies, judging criteria debates, fight predictions, UFC 300 excitement, mental strength of fighters, and strategies for upcoming matches.