Bryan Curtis, Editor-at-large of The Ringer, dives into the emotional landscape of Dallas Mavericks fans and their frustrations with team management. He examines player loyalty amidst potential trades like Luka Dončić. Matt Belloni, a writer for Puck News, shares insights on the upcoming ‘SNL 50’ celebration and its cultural significance. They also explore Oscars predictions, Hollywood’s feuds, and shifting dynamics in the entertainment industry, including how celebrity culture shapes public perception and media influence.

Topics discussed in the podcast include the Celtics' recent loss, Oscars predictions and campaign insights, planning the 2028 Summer Olympics, the future of college sports, managing talent, the next generation of stadiums, and more.

Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss NBA surprises, including the new-look Clippers, Anthony Edwards, the exciting Rockets, and Bucks concerns. Then, Matthew Belloni talks about the dominance of Netflix in 2023 and the future of live sports.

Media industry expert Matthew Belloni discusses Paramount Global's financial struggles, CEO ousting, and potential sale. They explore the decline of Paramount, Sherry Redstone's leadership challenges, and resistance to asset sales. The podcast highlights the complex dynamics of corporate leadership changes, potential acquisitions, and the implications on Sherry Redstone's control and stake in the company.

Today’s episode is a Thanksgiving feast of corporate scandal and media gossip. Derek kicks things off with a big-picture theory for why everything in tech and media seems to be falling apart at the same time. Then, we turn to the corporate shocker of the week: Bob Iger stunned the entertainment and media world by announcing his return to Disney as CEO, not even three years after the coronation of his hand-picked replacement, Bob Chapek. Matt Belloni of The Ringer and Puck joins to respond to some hot takes about the future of the streaming wars and the Mouse. Then, Derek revisits the FTX scandal. We're joined by Matthew Yglesias, author of the Slow Boring newsletter, to take a fresh look at the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried by analyzing the philosophy he supported, or at least claimed to support: effective altruism.Host: Derek ThompsonGuests: Matthew Belloni and Matthew Yglesias Producer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices