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Jul 27, 2016
30 m

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Jul 27, 2016
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Summary Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons hosts a new weekly talk show with an emphasis on sports, but will also cover pop culture and technology for HBO.

Directed By: Mark Gentile

Written By: Pat Barker, Travon Free, Cathy Lew, Brendan Lynch, Jason Ross, Bill Simmons, Joel Solomon

TV-MA
HBO
Jul 27, 2016
30 m

TV-MA
HBO
Jul 27, 2016
30 m

Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons

S1 • Episode 5

Episode #1.5

Air Date: Jul 27, 2016

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Summary Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons hosts a new weekly talk show with an emphasis on sports, but will also cover pop culture and technology for HBO.

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jun 22, 2016 • 30 m

Ben Affleck, Charles Barkley

Bill on LeBron James, and Affleck on Deflategate.

Episode 2 • Jun 30, 2016 • 29 m

Game of Thrones, NBA ownership, and advice for Knicks fans.

Episode 3 • Jul 6, 2016 • 29 m

Chris Bosh, Anthony Anderson & Joe Rogan

HD. Bill chronicles the rise of UFC; Kevin Durant's move to the Golden State Warriors; Joe Rogan discusses UFC contenders.

Episode 4 • Jul 13, 2016 • 29 m

HD. Bill talks about the greatness of Serena Williams; plus, a one-on-one conversation with Aaron Rodgers; Bill gives the belt to Tim Duncan.

Episode 5 • Jul 27, 2016 • 30 m

HD. Bill talks with Danny McBride; argues 'Deflategate' before Judge Joe Brown; and sits down with Christina Hendricks and Michael K. Williams.

Episode 6 • Aug 2, 2016 • 30 m

HD. JJ Redick and Lamorne Morris talk Team USA basketball; Bill gives his take on fat athletes; and a conversation with Caitlyn Jenner.

Episode 7 • Aug 9, 2016 • 29 m

HD. Guests: Ricky Williams, Rembert Browne, Seth Rogen; plus, Bill talks about Personal Seat Licenses, and more.

Episode 8 • Aug 16, 2016 • 29 m

HD. Guests: actor Jonah Hill, speechwriter Jon Favreau, journalist Wesley Morris.

Episode 9 • Sep 6, 2016 • 29 m

HD. Bill discusses the NFL with Jay Glazer, DeMaurice Smith and Malcolm Gladwell; Bill pays tribute to David Ortiz.

Episode 10 • Sep 14, 2016 • 27 m

HD. Bill talks NFL with Amy Trask and Cris Carter; plus, why 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst doesn't get his proper due; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Episode 11 • Sep 21, 2016 • 29 m

HD. Vince Staples lays down 'Diss Tracks'; Kevin Durant on his move, Westbrook, and more; rapper Nas on hip-hop, dealing with 'beef,' and more.

Episode 12 • Sep 28, 2016 • 29 m

HD. This week's Winners and Losers with Bill and Radio Host Charlamagne Tha God; plus, Women's Soccer gold medalist Abby Wambach.

Episode 13 • Oct 5, 2016 • 29 m

HD. Michael Rapaport rates this week's Winners and Losers; Bill's advice for Cubs fans; Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin and actor Joel McHale.

Episode 14 • Oct 19, 2016 • 29 m

HD. Vince Staples and Bill on NBA; San Diego 'Convadium' proposal; legendary sportscasters Al Michaels and Bob Costas.

Episode 15 • Oct 26, 2016 • 30 m

HD. Comedian/Actor Larry Wilmore; Bill on the Cleveland Browns; Hockey great Wayne Gretzky and comedian Bill Burr discuss hockey.

Episode 16 • Nov 2, 2016 • 28 m

HD. FOX Sports analyst Jay Glazer; Bill breaks down the remaining curses left in sports; NBA Champion Paul Pierce.

Episode 17 • Nov 9, 2016 • 28 m

HD. Comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla join Bill; the genesis of the super-villain team starting with the nWo; 'In Memoriam' for 2016.

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