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Feb 2022
2h 13m

The Tom Brady Awards, Plus Chuck Kloster...

The Ringer
About this episode

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons gives out his Tom Brady Awards to honor Brady’s legendary career (2:36). Then Bill is joined by author Chuck Klosterman to discuss Brady’s retirement; the longevity of the modern athlete; instant replay; Chuck’s new book, ‘The Nineties: A Book’; when the decade officially started and when it really felt like “the ’90s”; the impact of the internet, pop-culture, and more (34:41).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chuck Klosterman

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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