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re: HBO is putting Bill Simmons back on TV tonight...

Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:27 pm to
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
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Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:27 pm to
Podcast is still pretty good when they talk sports. I’m out on all the pop culture stuff though.
Posted by ThanosIsADemocrat
The Garden
Member since May 2018
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Posted on 6/19/18 at 10:00 pm to
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His podcast, especially when Kevin O’Connor makes an appearance, is fantastic and his website is 100% responsible for bringing the Colangelo burner account thing to light.


This. The Ringer is the best NBA site out there
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
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Posted on 6/19/18 at 10:23 pm to
I listened to it for the first time in a couple months the other day, and remembered just how much I used to like it.

Sometimes he becomes way too much of a homer, which can be difficult to listen to, but he still knows his stuff relatively well IMO, and makes it an enjoyable listen.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42502 posts
Posted on 6/19/18 at 10:35 pm to
Btw, watching this now and Doris Burke is just tremendous at what she does.
Posted by FootballNostradamus
Member since Nov 2009
20509 posts
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:40 pm to
BS is decent when he's producing and behind the camera, but that dude is horrible on tv.

Also, as mentioned, his podcast is still pretty good but holy shite do they go insanely heavy on the politic liberal hysteria. Any time they talk about something it's always "watching Kyrie play is such a joy given the current state of the world" and "Lebron is one of the few things we have to look forward to given everything else going on around us", and it's like frick dude chill-out. Ya lose one election to a reality tv star, and they're trying to make it seem like Stalin has taken over the country.

Outside of that constant slant, their basketball content is absolutely the best around. Their football writing has really suffered, though, as they've gone so basketball-heavy.
Posted by Othello
the Neptonian Steel Mines
Member since Aug 2013
22925 posts
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:47 pm to
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Btw, watching this now and Doris Burke is just tremendous at what she does.



Are you referring to when she made that comment about body language and leadership? That was really deep and cool!

Posted by NFLU
New Orleans, LA
Member since Aug 2014
5773 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 12:03 am to
Perfect gif. Well done.
Posted by D011ahbi11
Member since Jun 2007
13618 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 2:08 am to
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but holy shite do they go insanely heavy on the politic liberal hysteria. Any time they talk about something it's always "watching Kyrie play is such a joy given the current state of the world" and "Lebron is one of the few things we have to look forward to given everything else going on around us",


Bill does do this quite a bit but I don’t feel like he really even cares about the political shite. Just wants his employees to think he’s down for the cause. Maybe I’m wrong
Posted by tigerpimpbot
Chairman of the Pool Board
Member since Nov 2011
66907 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 5:26 am to
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Does anyone outside of Boston care about him anymore other than a tidbit here and there?


I loved when he was on Lebatard talking about Brad Stevens approaching "Belichick status" if he gets the Celtics to the finals. They were ragging him pretty hard for that terrible Boston myopic hot take
Posted by floridatigah
FL
Member since Oct 2004
10395 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:07 am to
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His podcast, especially when Kevin O’Connor makes an appearance, is fantastic and his website is 100% responsible for bringing the Colangelo burner account thing to light.


Really? Don't mind his articles but this dude is like a homeless mans Zach Lowe, only he'll never say anything remotely controversial.

I know it's cool to hate on Simmons but I enjoyed it last night. Some pretty good access with the player interviews. If they could have gotten some sound from on the court it would have been amazing.
Posted by JBeam
Guns,Germs & Steel
Member since Jan 2011
68377 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:37 am to
His show failed the first time because it was weekly series that was way behind on the news.
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2007
38120 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:49 am to
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Really? Don't mind his articles but this dude is like a homeless mans Zach Lowe, only he'll never say anything remotely controversial.


Yeah I'm with you. I also can't stand his voice.

I may be alone in this, but I love when Bill's dad comes on. And I'm no Boston/NE fan.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 7:50 am
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2007
38120 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:52 am to
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Bill does do this quite a bit but I don’t feel like he really even cares about the political shite.


When Jack O comes on, Bill at least gives us a heads up that Trump hate is coming. That's when I know it's time to shut it down. He'll say "ok, 30 seconds on Trump." Even though it'll go 5+ mins.
Posted by SCLSUMuddogs
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2010
6860 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 11:28 am to
I couldn't finish game one, but I also hate GSW. If the cavs had one I might have liked it. The cinematography was really cool
Posted by Statsattack
Il
Member since Feb 2013
3897 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 2:40 pm to
That podcast black with Larry Wilmore or whatever is the worst piece of garbage I have listened to.

Bill sticks to basketball he is very good. Everything it takes to be good on tv he doesn't have.

Tjarks and Danny Chau or better than Kevin O'Conner. Kevin lacks and identity which is why I don't see him ever moving past the ringer.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42502 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 2:45 pm to
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Are you referring to when she made that comment about body language and leadership? That was really deep and cool!


I was really just speaking in general. I’m pretty certain you’re being sarcastic though.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
34629 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:41 pm to
Simmons has the voice of a child molester.
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