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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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A.J. Soprano Oct 17, 2022

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Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on Robert Iler's performance in 'The Sopranos'.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Throw Pillows Oct 13, 2022

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In Part 2 of Tyler Parker's take on tables, Chris Ryan shares his thoughts on throw pillows in restaurants.

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

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Kanye West Oct 12, 2022

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Logan Murdock's take on Van Lathan's viral moment with Kanye West.

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

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Tables Oct 11, 2022

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Pull up a chair and listen to Tyler Parker's take on tables.

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

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Airplane Announcements Oct 10, 2022

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Bill Simmons shares a strong opinion about in-flight announcements.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Service Animals Oct 05, 2022

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Wosny Lambre wants to put a tighter leash on the registration of service animals.

Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Ranch Oct 04, 2022

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Charles Holmes has strong opinions about salad dressings in general, but in this case specifically ranch.

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

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Airpods Oct 03, 2022

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Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the popular Apple product.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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NFL Scoring Sep 30, 2022

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Sean Fennessey proposes new scoring rules for the NFL.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Albert Pujols Sep 29, 2022

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Chris Ryan makes an observation about Albert Pujols's record-breaking home run.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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