August 15, 2016 • 64 mins
HBO's Bill Simmons joins JJ Redick on The Vertical podcast. Simmons discuss his new HBO show, his evolution as a podcast host and talks with Redick about how social media has impacted professional athletes. Simmons and Redick discuss the relationship between athletes, including Redick's own history as a villain at Duke. Here are some key moments: 1:03: Why Simmons doesn’t go on other podcasts and his evolution as a host. 3:45: Social media allowing athletes to control their message. 9:35: Are NBA players too sensitive with the media? 12:25: Has the podcast market become oversaturated? 15:16: The difference between doing a studio show and a podcast. 21:10: The goal of Simmons’ show “Any Given Wednesday.” 26:48: Simmons’ best piece of advice for someone starting a podcast. 30:06: The players Redick wishes he could have played with and the chemistry required for great teams. 39:38: How the Warriors will incorporate Kevin Durant. 47:49: The Clippers’ decision to bring everybody back this summer. 51:05: The toughest players in the league for Redick to guard. 54:25: Imagining a sequel to “Swingers” with a new cast. 58:09: Four-on-Four: Best things about living in Los Angeles they didn’t know before moving there.
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