A Radical NBA Idea, Wemby’s Musical Comp, Despising Duke, and Baseball’s ABS Revolution With Chuck Klosterman
Bill Simmons and Chuck Klosterman dive into a wide-ranging conversation about the NBA’s tanking crisis, the soul of sports, AI’s cultural impact, and generational shifts in music and media — all with their signature blend of humor, skepticism, and deep cultural analysis.
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