Five NBA Playoff Takes, Plus David Letterman’s First-Ever BS Pod Appearance (We Did It!!!)
Bill Simmons kicks off his podcast with sharp NBA playoff analysis, roasting the Lakers’ sweep and Cleveland’s collapse, before sitting down with his idol David Letterman for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation about comedy, retirement, and the absurdity of fame.
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