The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews

March 2018: Pacino, Levinson, and Bill discuss how the actor and director get along so well, their 2018 film ‘Paterno,' and what they expected the reaction to the film would be. Then, Bill debunks a ‘Heat’ conspiracy theory, and Al talks about how Francis Ford Coppola saved his job, when John Cazale realized Meryl Streep was the greatest actor alive, and the impact Marlon Brando had on him.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Al Pacino and Barry Levinson

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

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March 2018: Hader and Bill discuss ‘Barry,’ ‘South Park,’ and the state of satire in 2018.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Bill Hader

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

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March 2018: Bosh and Bill talk about the two-time NBA champion’s historic run with the Miami Heat and what it was like playing alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Chris Bosh 

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

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February 2018: Morey and Bill talk about the then–Rockets GM’s rise to the top of the league and the importance of analytics in his life.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Daryl Morey

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

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January 2018: Simmons joins Bill to talk about one of HBO’s first prestige television dramas in ‘Oz.’ Other topics include Kevin Costner and the making of ‘Whiplash.’

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: J.K. Simmons

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

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January 2018: Gerwig, Ronan, and Bill talk about the making of the Oscar-nominated ‘Lady Bird’ and its subsequent reception.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Greta Gerwig and Saoirse Ronan

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

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December 2017: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey, head of content at The Ringer, discuss the director’s decision to drop out of college to pursue his dream to make movies. Other topics include the comedic genius of Adam Sandler and the intense shooting process during ‘The Master.’

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

Guest: Paul Thomas Anderson

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

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October 2017: Coates and Bill talk about Colin Kaepernick and the role athletes play in political protest. Other topics include LeBron James, President Obama, and ‘The Wire.’

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ta-Nehisi Coates

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

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October 2017: Teller and Bill discuss the actor’s favorite things about being a part of the film industry. Other topics include his experience filming ‘Whiplash.’

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Miles Teller

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

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October 2017: Bridges and Bill talk about how the acting legend created the character of the Dude, working with Clint Eastwood and winning his first Oscar.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Jeff Bridges

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

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