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**The Hottest Take**

Bill Simmons and his friends from The Ringer will debate, defend, and parse a controversial opinion on a pressing topic of the day. The takes cover timely matters from the worlds of sports, movie, TV, food, music, and the internet.

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Period Pieces Nov 02, 2022

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Chris Ryan shares what he thinks period pieces say about society.

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Haliwell, and Tyler Parker

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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How Are You Doing Tonight? Nov 01, 2022

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Tyler Parker's take on how to greet a crowd.

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Tyler Parker, and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Pickleball Oct 31, 2022

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Bill Simmons expresses some doubt regarding the long-term popularity of pickleball.

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Clothes Oct 27, 2022

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Sean Fennessey wants everyone to rethink their wardrobe.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Shared Plates Oct 26, 2022

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Rob Mahoney wants to change the shared-plate experience at restaurants.

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Beto O'Rourke Oct 25, 2022

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Chris Ryan shares some ideas for Beto O'Rourke.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Halftime Entertainment Oct 24, 2022

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Bill Simmons wants to make a change to halftime shows.

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Banks Oct 20, 2022

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Sean Fennessey has an idea on how to change the banking system.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Live Music Oct 19, 2022

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'The Ringer Music Show' host Charles Holmes shares his issue with live music.

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Los Angeles Oct 18, 2022

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Bay Area native Logan Murdock has a strong opinion about the City of Angels.

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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