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Jan 2025
2h 12m

An Official Celtics Funk, Plus Todd McSh...

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons asks, "What's wrong with the Celtics?" after being in-house for Celtics-Clippers and Celtics-Lakers (2:07). Next, Bill talks with Todd McShay about Jayden Daniels's historic rookie season, Washington's momentum heading into the NFC championship game against the Eagles, whether this is Josh Allen's year, and the keys to this weekend's Bills-Chiefs matchup (23:53). They also talk about Drake Maye's second season in New England, the upcoming NFL draft, and more (51:39). Finally, Bill is joined by Joe House to preview the NFL conference championship games, and make some Million-Dollar Picks (1:14:14).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Todd McShay and Joe House

Producer: Kyle Crichton


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