Topics include playoff hopes for Lakers and Warriors, Bears trading QB Justin Fields, building a media company with Dave Finocchio, all-time in-game dunkers, and challenges of young quarterbacks in the NFL.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Jason Goff to discuss the Bulls' position in NBA no-man's-land for the last decade, whether to tank or compete, fake offseason trades, and more (1:49). Next, Bill talks with his longtime friend and Yankees fan JackO to discuss the Yanks' disappointing start to the season, fantasies of changes to the front office, and the state of mind of the average Yankees fan (39:57). Finally, Bill, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson discuss Season 2 of FX's 'The Bear' [SPOILERS] and why they love it so much (1:57:13).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Jason Goff, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, and JackOProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by NY radio legend Mike Francesa to talk a little Red Sox and Yankees before running through some of their favorite NFL future bets (1:50). Then Bill talks with Jason Goff about a possible Ben Simmons–Zach LaVine trade before discussing the Chicago Bears and their rookie QB Justin Fields (58:53). Finally Bill talks with journalist Jim Miller about ESPN's turbulent year, the latest on Rachel Nichols, the future of ESPN, how it has changed over the years, and more (1:19:15).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Mike Francesa, James Andrew Miller, Jason GoffProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices