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SmartLessOct 2, 2023

Bill Simmons

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there was this book, the screenwriter William Goldman had written, called Wait Till Next Year, where he wrote all of his parts were about New York sp…

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We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural critic, founder of The RInger). And yes, we go deep: Jason gets to talk baseball, Will gets to talk soccer, and Sean dives into the psychology of sport. With a guest like this, we’re willing to pay a luxury tax for this week’s game.
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Wait Till Next Year
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The screenwriter William Goldman had written a book called Wait Till Next Year, where he wrote all of his parts about New York sports from a fan's perspective.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Aspiring sports writers and fans
Key quote: there was this book, the screenwriter William Goldman had written, called Wait Till Next Year, where he wrote all of his parts were about New York sports from a fan's perspective.
The host mentioned 'Wait Till Next Year' to illustrate how writing from a fan's perspective can resonate more with readers. This approach was inspired by the author's experiences and style, which the host found more relatable than traditional sports journalism.
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The host mentioned 'Wait Till Next Year' to illustrate how writing from a fan's perspective can resonate more with readers. This approach was inspi…

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Hoppers

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Disney and Pixar's new movie, Hoppers, follows animal lover Mabel, who uses technology to become a beaver to communicate with animals, but gets in way over her head when she accidentally gets them to plot against humans.

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30 for 30

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It's a sports documentary series that was created and finished, and people loved it.

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