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Clips-Nuggets, Brunson’s Heroics, 2025 TV Shows, and NBA Then and Now

Clips-Nuggets, Brunson, and the NBA Then and Now

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks-Pistons and Nuggets-Clippers playoff matchups on Thursday (2:22). Then, Bill talks with Joanna Robinson about TV shows in 2025 (48:24). Finally, legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins to talk about Anthony Edwards, the Celtics, and more! (01:27:00)
Host: Bill Simmons 
Guests: Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson, and Bob Ryan 
Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

Bill Simmons is the founder and managing director of The Ringer, which he launched in 2016. He hosts ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ and ‘The Rewatchables,’ and also serves as head of podcast innovation and monetization for Spotify.

Bill Simmons

Joanna Robinson is a cultural critic appearing on several podcasts, including ‘House of R,’ ‘Prestige TV,’ and ‘Trial by Content.’ Formerly a senior writer at Vanity Fair from 2014-21, she is the author of the New York Times bestselling book ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.’

Joanna Robinson

Rob covers the NBA and pop culture for The Ringer. He previously covered the league for Sports Illustrated.

A Clips-Nuggets Slugfest, Brunson’s Heroics, Best 2025 TV Shows, and NBA Then and Now With Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson, and Bob Ryan

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