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Bill Simmons going to HBO
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Guys,
The OP sources an article that has a pretty big grammer error.
Now, here is how it is written in the offical HBO PR release: http://hbob2b.vo.llnwd.net/u/mr_twitter/July2015/billsimmons_ann_final.pdf
The HBO release does not have the comma between video and podcasts, and reads that he will be making "Video podcasts". That sounds like it isn't going to be an audio download, but a video.
The OP sources an article that has a pretty big grammer error.
Now, here is how it is written in the offical HBO PR release: http://hbob2b.vo.llnwd.net/u/mr_twitter/July2015/billsimmons_ann_final.pdf
The HBO release does not have the comma between video and podcasts, and reads that he will be making "Video podcasts". That sounds like it isn't going to be an audio download, but a video.
This is pretty interesting. I'm wondering how they are going to set this all up though. Is he going to a new website for his writing and podcasts? And does hbo do podcasts? I thought they kept everything behind a paywall? That might be a little difficult to make a podcast popular if its behind a paywall. Though I never liked Simmons on tv, I thought the basketball hour was good mostly because he'd bring on people like Lowe and just have a discussion. HBO would probably give them more freedom but he's probably not going to have access to guys like Lowe so I'm wondering who he'd bring on. Either way, I'm pretty excited about this.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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I hope they leave Rembert where he is. Guy xant write and his boring podcast is the worst thing Grantland approved. Worse than Jacobys food show
Cousin Sal ‏@TheCousinSal 16m16 minutes ago
Congrats @BillSimmons! You are so much closer now to achieving your dream of a threesome with Khaleesi + Larry David. #HBO
Well, Colbert has been doing that underground video series in anticipation for his talk show. Anything is possible!
Congrats @BillSimmons! You are so much closer now to achieving your dream of a threesome with Khaleesi + Larry David. #HBO
Well, Colbert has been doing that underground video series in anticipation for his talk show. Anything is possible!
bodyofanamerican
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Didn't think of that. Totally agree!
Byakuya769
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I like this.
slightconfuse
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Yesssssssssss
Hope sal is his sidekick
Hope sal is his sidekick
Doubt it... wouldn't be surprised if he has a non-compete.
Don't get your hopes up. The NFL lines podcast is definitely dead. Sal is still a Disney employee.
Does that matter? Simmons had people from other networks on the BS Report (Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, for instance, works at NBC). I'm not sure why Cousin Sal wouldn't be able to record with an HBO personality. And I doubt if Simmons has a non-compete clause like that in his contract considering how he bristles at being told what to do. If, for some reason, Sal couldn't be on his podcast, Simmons could do the lines on Sal's.
Right?
Ninja Scooter
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His more recent grantland stuff was all video podcasts that they would also release as audio.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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He has never had to GET people from ESPN to appear (Sal, Jalen, Lowe) though.
That's the difference.
I hope it happens. I dont even like football but I love the weekly line podcasts.
Ninja Scooter
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It depends on how spiteful ABC/ESPN wants to be. Simmons mentioned how they have to okay his appearances on other networks or podcasts. If they really wanted to be assholes I'm sure they could forbid Sal from appearing with SImmons and vice versa. Depends on how much Sal's bosses care though.
Well, yeah, but Disney employees can go on other networks. Simmons let lose the infamous "testicular fortitude" line on the Dan Patrick Show.
True. If you can't tell, I really hope Guess The Lines lives on. That and anything Klosterman does are my favorite BS Report segments.
DeaconKnowledge
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Bu bu bu the writers!
Bill Simmons is no longer the Sports Guy fellas. That was finished before he even left ESPN.
Bill Simmons is no longer the Sports Guy fellas. That was finished before he even left ESPN.
slightconfuse
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Really hope this isn't the end of his columns
bodyofanamerican
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ESPN is notoriously choosy about where they let their talent appear. Mike Francesa famously won't go on/participate in anything ESPN-related, since they bar talent from going on his show.
I'm pretty sure Jalen, Sal, and anyone else under ESPN contract will be prohibited from appearing.
I'm pretty sure Jalen, Sal, and anyone else under ESPN contract will be prohibited from appearing.
TangoAlphaLima
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Sure, but that was ESPN. Has HBO ever released any video content as an audio podcast?
Ninja Scooter
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the Overtime segments of Real Time with Bill Maher are released as audio. It's not like it's all that difficult to do. Just throw them on iTunes.
They had both audio and video versions of certain casts at Grantland, so I could see them doing that here.
Edit: Beaten.
bodyofanamerican
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FriedConsole
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Yes. Was worried he was going to TNT. I don't have to listen to him commentate before/halftime/after a game anymore. I can safely never hear his annoying voice again.
TangoAlphaLima
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It's not the difficulty aspect that matters, it's whether it fits into their business model...
Ninja Scooter
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Well they have an "HBO Podcasts" section on iTunes and already publish a bunch of them, and this press release seemed to make it a point to mention podcasting, so I think they have determined it does fit into their business model. I don't see why it would be any different from Grantland. There they would film the podcasts in a studio, and release them as video interviews, but also release that same content as audio. It's the same thing they already do with Real Time with Bill Maher.
bodyofanamerican
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Another thing I was thinking about, they're not going to bring Bill on just to have him do a show that gets recorded and pushed out as a podcast a la` Real Time. I have to imagine that he's going to do something that's unique and different from other HBO personalities and from what he did at ESPN.
I think video podcasts along with audio are givens, I'm really curious to see what kind of web presence they have either agreed to build for him, or have given him the budget to build. Hell, I wonder if they've got plans for some kind of digital-exclusive (HBO Go/HBONow exclusive?) content with him.
This is to say nothing of the cool shit he could do with Vice, since their sports property has been in limbo (it doesn't even have a name beyond Vice Sports, right?) for a while. Maybe a partnership is formed there through HBO.
I think video podcasts along with audio are givens, I'm really curious to see what kind of web presence they have either agreed to build for him, or have given him the budget to build. Hell, I wonder if they've got plans for some kind of digital-exclusive (HBO Go/HBONow exclusive?) content with him.
This is to say nothing of the cool shit he could do with Vice, since their sports property has been in limbo (it doesn't even have a name beyond Vice Sports, right?) for a while. Maybe a partnership is formed there through HBO.
Obvious fit. I remember the stupid innocuous video with Kenny Mayne getting edited to hell and back by Disney. Hopefully it produces some entertaining content.
Great place to settle - much better than playing second fiddle on one of ESPN's struggling competitors. I still don't think he's particularly good on camera, but it'll be (hopefully) more of a casual talk format. I'm particularly excited about the idea of him leveraging the talented people that HBO uses for documentaries. Very promising stuff.
I'm also very curious about how HBO builds a web presence for him, if at all.
As for HBO buying Grantland? Yeah, that makes very little sense.
I'm also very curious about how HBO builds a web presence for him, if at all.
As for HBO buying Grantland? Yeah, that makes very little sense.
WesternHeretic
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Sounds like a perfect match for both parties.
The whole show is available as audio actually.
I would expect there to be the weekly show (that may or may not be audio) and a supplementary regular podcast of some type. But I guess we'll see.
Since Food News is an amazing podcast then isn't hard to be worse than it.
Glad I'm not the only one who digs it. A lot of Grantland's podcasts are great: Grantland NFL Podcast, Lowe Post, Hollywood Prospectus, Watch the Thrones, and Food News are all top notch.
HighAmperage
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A step down in my opinion. I just don't think he will be as relevant as he was with access to the ESPN/Grantland/ABC ecosystem.
But at least he won't be saddled with Jalen Rose anymore and hopefully will get some sort of 30-For-30-ish series of docs going.
But at least he won't be saddled with Jalen Rose anymore and hopefully will get some sort of 30-For-30-ish series of docs going.
bodyofanamerican
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Don't forget NBA After Dark, for all your Chris Ryan/Juliet Litman destroying Andrew Sharp needs.
Definitely a chance he won't be as visible, but at this point I think it's just good that he'll be able to make quality content with freedom.
Jacoby + Rembert sidekicks please.
With no censorship this show could be awesome. I hope HBO gives him an outlet for occasional columns as well.
Oh man, I can only imagine what the WTT crew could do as an actual HBO thing. Would be great.
With no censorship this show could be awesome. I hope HBO gives him an outlet for occasional columns as well.
Oh man, I can only imagine what the WTT crew could do as an actual HBO thing. Would be great.
RedAssedApe
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hope he does more stuff like 30 for 30. a lot of those docs were great.
i hate christian laetner such a good title haha
i hate christian laetner such a good title haha
I love this spot for him, but I think the expectations that he's going to be really brash and unfiltered are a little unrealistic. He's gotten this reputation as someone who will tell truth to power but it's largely unearned in my opinion - most of his scuffles with ESPN were based on him just being thin-skinned as fuck, and he's a guy who really seemed to enjoy his access to stars.
I hope his show doesn't just become a bunch of 1-on-1 celebrity guests and stuff - my favorite stuff of his is when he's talking with his friends like Jacoby, Chuck, Cousin Sal, etc.
I hope his show doesn't just become a bunch of 1-on-1 celebrity guests and stuff - my favorite stuff of his is when he's talking with his friends like Jacoby, Chuck, Cousin Sal, etc.
KefkaPalazzo
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Simmons and Oliver.
HBO, you are too good.
HBO, you are too good.
Good call. I did enjoy their take on DeAndre's flip-flopping.
Would Ryan, Greenwald, Rubins, and Conception be as confident saying what they feel? Probably best not to criticize a show your employer funds.
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