The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews

June 2017: Ferrell and Bill discuss the significance of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the actor’s longtime relationship with the iconic comedy show. Other topics include the NBA, ‘Step Brothers,’ and his family life.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Will Ferrell

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 2017: Durant and Bill discuss the initial moment right after the confetti fell in Oracle in the 2017 Final, running the pick-and-roll with Steph Curry, the shot in Game 3, appreciating LeBron's journey, Curry's high-level play in the playoffs, Kyrie's "bag full of tricks," Obama's congratulatory text, the Warriors free agents this offseason, building winning habits with the Warriors, the nonsense of comparing different eras, Rasheed Wallace's stretch-5 game, three-on-three in the Olympics, Andre Iguodala's big Game 5 dunk, and Patrick McCaw's bright future.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Kevin Durant

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 2017: Corden and Bill discuss bringing 'The Late Late Show' to London, moving to America, starting his show as an unknown, the development of “Carpool Karaoke,” the logistics of success within 2017’s media landscape, the time he spanked Donald Trump on Broadway, and improving the election process. Then they dive into the World Cup, the popularity of soccer in the U.S., Bono's advice to Chris Martin regarding fame, the importance of television today, and James's friendship with Adele.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: James Corden

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2017: Cube and Bill discuss collaborating on the 30 for 30 documentary 'Straight Outta L.A.,' the Lakers-Celtics rivalry in the ’80s, the growth of N.W.A, the importance of 'Boyz n the Hood,' the reason 'Straight Outta Compton' worked, 'No Vaseline' vs. 'Hit 'Em Up,' and the Big 3 basketball league.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ice Cube

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2017: Ansari and Bill discuss shooting the second season of 'Master of None' in Italy (2017), taking intense Italian lessons, directing modern Woody Allen moments, hosting 'SNL' for the first time, stand-up at the Comedy Cellar, working with Lorne Michaels, shooting the 'Otis' video with Kanye and Jay Z, Kanye and Jay's humorous side and the first time meeting Dave Chappelle.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Aziz Ansari

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 2017: Russell and Bill discuss the alternate universe where he (and not Kevin Costner) played Crash Davis, the big chance to play Elvis on ABC, Snake Plissken's motivations in 'Escape From New York,' shooting 'Silkwood' with Meryl Streep and Cher, meeting Goldie Hawn, experiencing tabloid culture as a celebrity couple, Robin Williams's incessant joke-telling, working with Sly Stallone, Val Kilmer's on-set antics, bringing Herb Brooks to life in 'Miracle,' and his love of wine.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Kurt Russell

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2017: Durant and Bill discuss KD’s 2017 near season-ending injury, the decision to embrace being the enemy in OKC, the amount of talent in 2017’s NBA, Russell Westbrook's and James Harden's MVP cases, ways to fix the All-Star Game, Scott Brooks's redemption in D.C., the loaded 2017 draft class, and Shaq vs. JaVale McGee. Then they address James Worthy's harsh reality, Durant's college recruiting process, and the timetable for his return to the court.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Kevin Durant

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2017: Nash and Bill discuss the masterful point guard’s best chance to win a title, specialization within basketball, the modern point guard, playing with Kidd and KJ in Phoenix, players resting in the NBA, the 2017 NBA schedule vs. the Premier League schedule, Dirk's longevity, working with the Warriors, and the greatest soccer players in the world.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Steve Nash

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2017: Ballmer and Bill discuss technology's impact on viewing habits in 2017, the Clippers' need for a championship, the potential of a new Clippers arena, a potential Seattle expansion team, the NBA boardroom, understanding the salary cap, the future of that era’s Clippers core, and the Microsoft scouting report.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Steve Ballmer

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2017: Durant and Bill discuss KD’s favorite thing about his 2017 team, 2017 LeBron-Barkley beef, James Harden's leap, Durant's rivalry with LeBron, and what Thunder teammate he misses the most. Then, Roc Nation Sports agent Rich Kleiman joins to talk about the 2012 Finals, "Waiters Island," and more.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Kevin Durant

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices