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The Hottest Take

English, Social, 1 season, 157 episodes, 22 hours, 37 minutes
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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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Edibles

In Part 2 of his take on marijuana, Bill Simmons wants everyone to be a little more careful about eating edibles. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/20229 minutes, 28 seconds
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Marijuana

Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the prevalence of marijuana. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/20228 minutes, 49 seconds
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'Beauty and the Beast'

Tyler Parker shares his take on the treatment of certain side characters in 'Beauty and the Beast.' Hosts: Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/16/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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Lottery

Sean Fennessey wants to change how we roll out TV and movie content. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/20229 minutes, 57 seconds
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Starbucks

Bill Simmons wants to make a change to Starbucks. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/20229 minutes, 27 seconds
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Cormac McCarthy

Chris Ryan doesn’t want to hear your opinion about Cormac McCarthy’s new book. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/9/20227 minutes, 30 seconds
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Furniture

Tyler Parker has strong feelings about the functionality of furniture. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/20228 minutes, 38 seconds
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Water

Sean Fennessey taps into the concept of free water. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/20228 minutes, 19 seconds
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Silent Letters

Tyler Parker wants to strike out silent letters. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/2/20228 minutes, 16 seconds
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Cannibalism

Craig Horlbeck shares a world in which he thinks cannibalism would work. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/202210 minutes, 34 seconds
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Prequels

Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on prequels. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/202210 minutes, 52 seconds
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Sales Associates

Craig Horlbeck wants to change how we experience shopping in clothing stores. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/202210 minutes, 3 seconds
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Jail

Van Lathan has an idea for inmates who escape from prison. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/202210 minutes, 12 seconds
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Tacos

Sean Fennessey has an idea on how to make tacos even more customizable. Hosts: Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Van Lathan, Wesley Morris Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/202210 minutes, 19 seconds
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Insane

Bill Simmons wants everybody to expand their vocabulary. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Van Lathan, Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/202211 minutes, 30 seconds
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No Worries

Wesley Morris has a strong opinion on the usage of the phrase, "No worries." Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/20228 minutes, 52 seconds
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Stadiums

Chris Ryan wants to change the capacity of professional sports stadiums. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck, Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, and Wesley Morris Producer: Craig Horlbeck Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/202211 minutes, 12 seconds
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'Home Alone'

Van Lathan wants to relitigate how we categorize 'Home Alone.' Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/20226 minutes, 39 seconds
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Voicemails

Tyler Parker wants to make a rule about voicemails on albums. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/20229 minutes, 46 seconds
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‘Ted Lasso’

Rob Mahoney shares his opinion on the popular show ‘Ted Lasso.’ Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/20227 minutes, 44 seconds
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Period Pieces

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/20229 minutes, 51 seconds
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How Are You Doing Tonight?

Tyler Parker's take on how to greet a crowd. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Tyler Parker, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/20227 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pickleball

Bill Simmons expresses some doubt regarding the long-term popularity of pickleball. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/20229 minutes, 27 seconds
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Clothes

Sean Fennessey wants everyone to rethink their wardrobe. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/202210 minutes, 43 seconds
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Shared Plates

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/20227 minutes, 42 seconds
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Beto O'Rourke

Chris Ryan shares some ideas for Beto O'Rourke. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/20229 minutes, 53 seconds
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Halftime Entertainment

Bill Simmons wants to make a change to halftime shows. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/202210 minutes, 32 seconds
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Banks

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/202210 minutes, 52 seconds
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Live Music

'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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/20227 minutes, 3 seconds
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Los Angeles

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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A.J. Soprano

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/20228 minutes, 56 seconds
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Throw Pillows

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/13/20227 minutes, 19 seconds
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Kanye West

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/20226 minutes, 8 seconds
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Tables

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/20227 minutes, 49 seconds
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Airplane Announcements

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/20227 minutes, 51 seconds
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Service Animals

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/20229 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ranch

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/20227 minutes, 10 seconds
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Airpods

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/202210 minutes, 4 seconds
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NFL Scoring

Sean Fennessey proposes new scoring rules for the NFL. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey Producer: Kaya McMullen Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/30/20228 minutes, 34 seconds
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Albert Pujols

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/29/202212 minutes, 32 seconds
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American Actors

In the second part of Craig Horlbeck's take on acting, Bill Simmons has thoughts on the state of American actors. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/202210 minutes, 35 seconds
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Running

Kate Halliwell has a different viewpoint on this cardio exercise. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/202211 minutes, 20 seconds
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Acting

Craig Horlbeck is the lead on this take about the performing art. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/20228 minutes, 21 seconds
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Dunks

Tyler Parker slams home his idea for how many points a dunk should be worth. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Logan Murdock, Tyler Parker, and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/20228 minutes, 21 seconds
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Sharks

Juliet Litman presents her thoughts on how this apex predator should be viewed in society. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/20228 minutes, 50 seconds
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Socks

Sean Fennessey shares a strong opinion about socks. Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/20228 minutes, 10 seconds
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Space

Liz Kelly launches into her thoughts on space travel. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/20227 minutes, 44 seconds
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DNA Tracking

In the second part of his take on wearable devices, Bill Simmons discusses his problem with DNA tracking. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/15/20229 minutes, 5 seconds
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Wearable Devices

Bill Simmons clocks in to give his thoughts on wearable devices. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/202212 minutes, 3 seconds
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Emergency Exit Row

Sit back and listen to Craig Horlbeck’s take on the emergency exit row in planes. Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/20229 minutes, 7 seconds
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Cable

Juliet Litman wants us to flip back over to cable. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, and Tyler Parker Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/202210 minutes, 54 seconds
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Reasons

Chris Ryan explains why less is more. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/20229 minutes, 19 seconds
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Movie Pods

Mallory Rubin is looking to innovate movie theaters. Hosts: Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/7/20228 minutes, 59 seconds
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Football

Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on America's most popular sport. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/20229 minutes, 32 seconds
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Golf Carts

Sean Fennessey has an idea for the small motorized vehicle. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/20229 minutes, 26 seconds
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Jennifer Aniston

Wosny Lambre just goes with it and gives his thoughts on Jennifer Aniston. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/202210 minutes, 51 seconds
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Fantasy Football

'The Ringer Fantasy Football Show' host Craig Horlbeck has a suggestion for your fantasy football draft. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/31/20228 minutes, 17 seconds
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Junk Food

Bill Simmons wants to make a change to the junk food industry. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck, Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Wosny Lambre Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/20227 minutes, 43 seconds
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Elective Dentures

Mallory Rubin sinks her teeth into a take about elective dentures. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/20229 minutes, 13 seconds