The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews

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Adam Sandler | June 2022 Jul 18, 2022

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June 2022: Sandler and Bill talk about the actor’s Netflix film ‘Hustle,’ playing pickup hoops, and his early acting experiences.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Adam Sandler

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Freddie Gibbs | February 2022 Jul 18, 2022

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February 2022: Gibbs and Bill talk about the rapper’s experience in the music industry, similarities between rappers and athletes, and his future in acting.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Freddie Gibbs

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Ben Affleck | December 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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December 2021: Bill talks with actor-director Ben Affleck about the Patriots, Ben’s friendship with Tom Brady, some of Affleck’s favorite films, tabloids, parenting, his film ‘The Tender Bar,’ and more.

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Paul Thomas Anderson 2 | December 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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December 2021: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey talk about casting ‘Licorice Pizza’ and what it’s like to film a movie during the pandemic.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Paul Thomas Anderson

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Kenny G | December 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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December 2021: Kenny G and Bill talk about the musician’s career and the HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G.’

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Kenny G

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Tom Hanks | November 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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November 2021: Hanks and Bill discuss the legendary actor’s storied career. Other topics include Hanks’s three favorite films, ‘Finch,’ and baseball stories.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Tom Hanks

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Michael Keaton | October 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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October 2021: Keaton and Bill talk about doing standup comedy, breaking into acting in the late ’70s, and some of his past films. Other topics include Pittsburgh sports and his experience as Batman.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Michael Keaton

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Jon Bernthal | September 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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September 2021: Bernthal and Bill talk about the actor’s start on ‘The Walking Dead’ as well as what it was like to prepare for his lead role in ‘The Punisher.’ Other topics include ‘The Many Saints of Newark,’ working with A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and the Rock, and his favorite sports movies.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Jon Bernthal

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Peyton Manning | September 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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September 2021: Manning and Bill talk about the quarterback’s Hall of Fame career and the status of young NFL quarterbacks in 2021. Other topics include AFC rivalries and broadcasting ‘Monday Night Football’ with his brother Eli.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Peyton Manning

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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Matt Damon 3 | July 2021 Jul 18, 2022

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July 2021: Damon and Bill discuss Boston sports and Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl win. Other topics include ’90s films, ‘Stillwater,’ and Tom Cruise as the ultimate stuntman.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Matt Damon

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

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