The Feel-Good Knicks, Award Movies, Week 18 Picks, and a Boston Sports Report With Sean Fennessey, Joe House, and Bill’s Dad

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

Sports

4.5 • 29.4K Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2025

⏱️ 136 minutes

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Summary

The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks with Joe House about the updated NBA title odds, win totals, MVP, ROY, DPOY, Most Improved, and more (1:54), before trying to decipher the NFL's final regular-season slate and making the Million-Dollar Picks for Week 18 (22:50). Then, Bill is joined by Sean Fennessey to discuss the Knicks having real title-contender buzz, the 2024-25 Jets and what's next for Aaron Rodgers (54:34), before discussing the best movies of 2024 (1:08:53). Finally, Bill is joined by his dad for a Boston sports check-in, including the Patriots' Week 18 matchup against the Bills, first-year head coach Jerod Mayo's rocky year, the Celtics' midseason struggles, Boston's no. 1 athlete right now, and more (1:04:26). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Sean Fennessey, Joe House, and Bill's Dad Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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