Jeff Bezos announced two weeks ago that he and his wife were getting a divorce; shortly afterward, the National Enquirer published a report of his affair that included some racy text messages (1:46). Cardi B is being vocal about her political beliefs (34:41), Leonardo DiCaprio flies JetBlue (42:09), and a…
Source: Alive Girl: The Jeff Bezos Saga | Jam Session (Ep. 564)
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Plus JackO's Sports Hell Continues | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 472)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey to discuss Twitter’s origins, the birth of the #hashtag and @ symbol, NBA Twitter, new technologies, Twitter reform, and much more (2:15). Then Bill calls up his buddy JackO to discuss Tom Brady, the New…
Source: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Plus JackO's Sports Hell Continues | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 472)
The Adam Moss Coaching Tree | The Press Box (Ep. 563)
The high-stakes journalism standoff following the BuzzFeed scoop (03:00), NFL referees blow a call in the worst possible media age (25:00), and Adam Moss stepping down after 15 years as editor of New York Magazine (40:30).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Source: The Adam Moss Coaching Tree | The Press Box (Ep. 563)
Worst Call Ever! Another Pats Miracle! Cousin Sal's New Gambling Rock Bottom! | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 471)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to talk Patriots-Chiefs, Saints-Rams, the infamous no-call, Sal’s unfortunate bet, and Parent Corner (2:25). Then Bill sits down with his dad on the heels of yet another Patriots Super Bowl appearance to shamelessly revisit the Patriots’ win over the…
Source: Worst Call Ever! Another Pats Miracle! Cousin Sal's New Gambling Rock Bottom! | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 471)
Celebrity Chris Watch | Tea Time (Ep. 562)
John Mayer is officially making his comeback (1:05), Chris Pratt got engaged to Katherine Schwarzenegger and we have a wild theory about why (8:12), and don’t come for Harry Styles because his fans will come for you (16:03).Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly
Source: Celebrity Chris Watch | Tea Time (Ep. 562)
Aaron Sorkin, a Potential Rams-Pats Sequel, Kyrie's Leadership, and Million Dollar NFL Picks With Joe House | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 470)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss Kyrie Irving’s leadership and recent criticism of the Boston Celtics, and Bill’s million dollar bets for the NFL conference championships (2:20). Then, Bill sits down with legendary screenwriter, director, and playwright Aaron Sorkin to discuss his unique…
Source: Aaron Sorkin, a Potential Rams-Pats Sequel, Kyrie's Leadership, and Million Dollar NFL Picks With Joe House | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 470)
All the Hot Goss That’s Fit to Print | Damage Control (Ep. 561)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced this week that he and his wife are getting divorced (1:51); shortly after, the National Enquirer published a report detailing Bezos’s affair (10:41). Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson received blowback after several journalists called out her book for being factually incorrect (16:33)—an…
Source: All the Hot Goss That’s Fit to Print | Damage Control (Ep. 561)
Harden's Tear, Panic Buttons, and Midseason All-NBA Teams With Zach Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 469)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by his old pal, ESPN’s Zach Lowe, to talk panic-button NBA teams coming up on the trade deadline, intriguing NBA trade possibilities, midseason all-NBA front-runners, and more.
Source: Harden's Tear, Panic Buttons, and Midseason All-NBA Teams With Zach Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 469)
New Episode, Who Dis? | The Press Box (Ep. 560)
Jason Gay joins to discuss millennial media outreach among politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Beto O’Rourke (01:45), ‘Washington Post’ reporter Chelsea Janes moving from the sports section to covering the 2020 campaign (17:30), and journalists battling over the new movie ‘Vice’ (32:00).Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Jason Gay
Source: New Episode, Who Dis? | The Press Box (Ep. 560)
The Pats Are Rejuvenated, Round 3 Lines, and Big Dick Nick Falls Short With Cousin Sal | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 468)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to talk Cowboys-Rams, Patriots-Chargers, Colts-Chiefs, and Saints-Eagles (2:15), before guessing conference championship lines and a new edition of ‘Parent Corner’ (43:12).
Source: The Pats Are Rejuvenated, Round 3 Lines, and Big Dick Nick Falls Short With Cousin Sal | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 468)