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Sep 2022
2h 15m

NBA Bullsh*t Week, Million-Dollar Picks,...

The Ringer
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to a bunch of NBA 'Media Day' quotes (2:14), then Bill talks with The Ringer's Benjamin Solak about NFL Week 4 matchups including gambling sway aways, favorite underdogs (28:39), and more, followed by Bill's Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 4 (1:13:31). Finally Bill talks with Judd Apatow about his daughter's role in HBO's 'Euphoria,' the comedy film run of the 2000s, some of their favorite documentaries, Judd's new film 'Bros,' and more (1:17:38).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Benjamin Solak, and Judd Apatow

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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