The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews

March 2018: Pacino, Levinson, and Bill discuss how the actor and director get along so well, their 2018 film ‘Paterno,' and what they expected the reaction to the film would be. Then, Bill debunks a ‘Heat’ conspiracy theory, and Al talks about how Francis Ford Coppola saved his job, when John Cazale realized Meryl Streep was the greatest actor alive, and the impact Marlon Brando had on him.Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Al Pacino and Barry LevinsonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2018: Hader and Bill discuss ‘Barry,’ ‘South Park,’ and the state of satire in 2018.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Bill HaderProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2018: Bosh and Bill talk about the two-time NBA champion’s historic run with the Miami Heat and what it was like playing alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Chris Bosh Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2018: Morey and Bill talk about the then–Rockets GM’s rise to the top of the league and the importance of analytics in his life.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Daryl MoreyProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 2018: Simmons joins Bill to talk about one of HBO’s first prestige television dramas in ‘Oz.’ Other topics include Kevin Costner and the making of ‘Whiplash.’Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: J.K. SimmonsProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 2018: Gerwig, Ronan, and Bill talk about the making of the Oscar-nominated ‘Lady Bird’ and its subsequent reception.Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Greta Gerwig and Saoirse RonanProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2017: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey, head of content at The Ringer, discuss the director’s decision to drop out of college to pursue his dream to make movies. Other topics include the comedic genius of Adam Sandler and the intense shooting process during ‘The Master.’Hosts: Bill Simmons and Sean FennesseyGuest: Paul Thomas AndersonProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2017: Coates and Bill talk about Colin Kaepernick and the role athletes play in political protest. Other topics include LeBron James, President Obama, and ‘The Wire.’Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Ta-Nehisi CoatesProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2017: Teller and Bill discuss the actor’s favorite things about being a part of the film industry. Other topics include his experience filming ‘Whiplash.’Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Miles TellerProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2017: Bridges and Bill talk about how the acting legend created the character of the Dude, working with Clint Eastwood and winning his first Oscar.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Jeff BridgesProduction Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices