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Jun 2022
44m 39s

‘The Old Man’ Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2...

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Bill, Sean, and Joanna react to the first two episodes of FX’s ‘The Old Man,’ starring Jeff Bridges. The crew breaks down Bridges’s impressive performance, his Hollywood longevity, and where this show ranks among the best shows of 2022. Plus, why has FX not made this show more known to the public yet?

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Joanna Robinson

Producer: Troy Farkas

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