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The Kingdom of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Evolves, for Better or for Worse
The fourth installment of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot franchise highlights the ups and downs of diving headfirst into a post-Caesar world
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The Undeniable Truth of the Kendrick-Drake Beef
Writing the final word on the Great Rap Feud of 2024 and what it means for Kendrick’s legacy
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This Knicks Season Is Starting to Feel Like a Fever Dream
From the rapidly expanding legend of Jalen Brunson to a night so vintage it involved cursing out Reggie, it’s getting harder and harder not to fall in love with these Knicks
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Odds Machine: The Nuggets Have Their Work Cut Out for Them
The defending champs have their backs against the wall—how does our model view Denver’s chances in Game 3 and beyond?
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The Boston Celtics Hit the Snooze Button. Again.
Another listless Game 2 performance raises some uncomfortable questions for the Celtics. Is Jayson Tatum going to put his stamp on the NBA playoffs? Can the team sleepwalk to the Finals?
Why the Mavs Defense Is the Key to Their Success, and the Celtics’ Lack of Consistency. Plus, Is Game 3 a Trap Game for the Knicks?
Plus, the guys close out the show with their Real Ones of the Week
Bold Predictions for the 2027 NFL Season
Sheil and Ben get together to peer into the crystal football and foretell what they think will be the most likely scenarios around the NFL in three years
Boston’s Big Blunder, Mavs-Thunder Takeaways, Jokic’s Legacy, and More NBA Playoff Analysis
Verno and KOC discuss the Mavs’ Game 2 win over the Thunder; the Cavs, who tied their series with the Celtics; and their excitement for the Knicks-Pacers and Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 3s
An Ask-Us-Anything Mailbag, and ‘I Saw the TV Glow,’ With Jane Schoenbrun
Sean and Amanda answer your mailbag questions before Jane Schoenbrun joins to discuss the making of the ‘I Saw the TV Glow’
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The Top 10 Shows to Stream Right Now
‘The Sympathizer’ takes over the no. 1 spot on our weekly ranking. Find out what else made the list.
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Is Ant in the Upper Echelon of the NBA?
In this week’s episode of In My Feelings, Big Wos is joined by the Larry O’Brien Trophy to talk about Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and injuries in the playoffs
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The Hundred: Our Daily NBA Best Bets Through the Playoffs
Looking to beat the odds during the best time of the NBA calendar? We have you covered. From now through the Finals, we’ll be giving out picks on our 100 favorite lines. Your go-to betting guide is back.
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Six Reasons Drake Lost
Kendrick Lamar won—not only because he out-rapped and out-strategized Drake, but because Drake beat himself. Here’s how.
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The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, Ranked
As the dust settles on the Kendrick and Drake beef, we couldn’t help but ask: What’s the best diss record in rap history? We’re counting them down, from 2Pac to Ice Cube to 50 Cent and more.
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Steve Albini Was a Hater to His Core. And We’re All Better for It.
The legendary Nirvana and Pixies producer and Big Black musician died this week at age 61. He only wanted better—for his bands, the industry, and himself.
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Top 70 Players in the 2024 NBA Draft
Who are the best player’s in this year’s class? We expand and update our Big Board, with a new face at no. 1 and a ton of movement in the first round.
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“Everyone Was Staring at Me Like I Was Already Dead”: How ‘The Fall Guy’ Pulled Off Its Audacious Stunts
The team behind the Ryan Gosling–Emily Blunt action comedy set out to preserve the stunt industry’s past and reshape its future
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2024 NBA Mock Draft: Final Pre-Lottery Edition
With the NBA draft lottery Sunday, we’re making our final projections for both rounds before the ping-pong balls are revealed. Who lands in the top three? And where does Bronny James go?
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Nikola Jokic Has Never Been Tested Like This
The Denver Nuggets star just won his third Most Valuable Player award. He also faces perhaps the most daunting task of his career, down 0-2 to the hungry Minnesota Timberwolves. Can Jokic lift his team back into the series?
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Wosny Lambre on the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show Wardrobe Malfunction
Join Wosny Lambre as he explains how Janet Jackson’s wardrobe mishap changed the internet forever
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The Encyclopedia of “Oh Shit” Moments From Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie Season
The San Antonio Spurs center just won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award after one of the most impressive debut seasons in league history. These are the games, buckets, blocks, and minutiae that made our jaws drop—and that tell us where Wemby’s game could be headed.
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Tropes Course: Vampires
Joanna is joined by Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs to teach you everything they know about vampires, as seen throughout fiction
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How to Make a Romance Movie Adaptation—as Shown by ‘The Idea of You’
Love is back (on our screens). And based on the latest Anne Hathaway offering, we’ve created a cheat sheet to craft a great romance or fanfic movie—and lean into the tropes that make audiences fall in love right alongside the main characters.
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Hail, Caesar: How the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Reboot Cemented Andy Serkis as the King of Motion Capture
Already known for his work in motion capture, Serkis’s performance in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot series made him an icon
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The Field Guide to Modern NBA Point Guards
Examining the five types of point guards in today’s game reveals a vast and varied positional landscape—one that traces the evolution of basketball and reminds us that playing the point is (still) essential work
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The NBA’s One-Man Band Era Is Here
How is Jalen Brunson putting up Peak MJ and Kobe numbers? Today’s NBA offenses revolve around one star more than ever before.
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Why Can’t This Be the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Year?
Too young? Too small? Too inexperienced? Sure, OKC has a few obvious weaknesses, but the evidence is mounting that it may not matter. This team is built to win now.
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The On-and-Off Debate About Luka Doncic
There’s no denying the Mavericks star’s greatness, but his impact on winning is a different story. Is Luka really as valuable as he looks on the court and in box scores?
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‘Unfrosted’ Won’t Be the Last Brand IP Movie. Let’s Predict the Next Ones.
Netflix’s Jerry Seinfeld/Pop Tarts movie is part of a growing trend that includes ‘Blackberry,’ ‘Air,’ and ‘Flamin’ Hot.’ But can we interest you in the sagas of Segway and Chick-Fil-A?
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The Good, the Bad, and the Doc: Tales From Doc Rivers’s 40 Years in and Around the NBA
Ever since his rookie season with the Hawks, the player turned coach has been a fixture—and a fire starter—in the league. We chatted with some of the many people who have crossed paths with him over the years to gather stories about business cards, brutal losses, managing egos, and much more.
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Pearl Jam Clubhouse Tour With Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament
Bill Simmons gets a tour of Eddie Vedder’s impressive baseball collection in the band’s home away from home.
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Dissecting the Genius Strategy of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
"Family Matters," "Meet the Grahams," "The Heart Part 6"—where do we stand after the craziest weekend of the Drake-Kendrick beef? A new episode of ‘Dissect’ breaks it all down.
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The Timberwolves Are Squeezing the Life Out of the Nuggets
Minnesota’s defensive tour de force rendered Denver unrecognizable in Game 2, which felt like an emphatic arrival for the Wolves and a new nadir for the defending champs
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The Pacers Might Have an Unsolvable Jalen Brunson Problem
Indiana threw the kitchen sink at New York’s star point guard in Game 1. It barely fazed him. Can the Knicks’ supernova be stopped?
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How 2014 Changed the Internet Forever
Ten years ago, developments in commerce, activism, and influencer culture coalesced, and our contemporary concept of "being online" was born
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Are Flying Cars Finally Here?
Gideon Lewis-Kraus joins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of flying car technology, why flying cars don’t presently exist, and more
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Ranking the Best Jokes From the Tom Brady Roast
Who had the best set in the Netflix roast of the GOAT? Which lines landed, and which flopped? How did Brady himself fare? These are the definitive post-roast rankings.
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NBA Rookie Rankings: Final Evaluations
What’s the ceiling for Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren? Is Brandon Miller a future franchise cornerstone? As the NBA prepares to announce the Rookie of the Year award, check out our final rankings for a potentially historic rookie class.
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The Anthony Edwards Takeover and the NBA’s Biggest Second-Round Story Lines
The Timberwolves’ ascendant star flipped the script on Denver in Game 1; can the Nuggets find a way to slow him down? Plus, thoughts on the Cavaliers’ Game 7 survival, the Knicks’ depth issues, and the Luka vs. SGA showdown in Mavericks-Thunder.
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‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ Live Reaction to Magic-Cavs Game 7
Join Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo following the conclusion of the final game of the NBA playoffs' first round as they discuss second-round matchups and the weekend’s best performances
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Is Nuggets Vs. Wolves the Real NBA Finals?
In this week’s episode of ‘In My Feelings,’ Big Wos previews the Nuggets vs. Wolves playoff matchup, talks transactional news in the NBA, and gives Tyrese Maxey his flowers for a great season despite getting knocked out of the playoffs