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December 2017: Anderson, Bill, and Sean Fennessey, head of content at The Ringer, discuss the director’s decision to drop out of college to pursue his dream to make movies. Other topics include the comedic genius of Adam Sandler and the intense shooting process during ‘The Master.’

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Paul Thomas Anderson

Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales

Bill Simmons is the founder and managing director of The Ringer, which he launched in 2016. He hosts ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ and ‘The Rewatchables,’ and also serves as head of podcast innovation and monetization for Spotify.

Paul Thomas Anderson | December 2017

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