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Greta Gerwig and Saoirse Ronan Discuss the Award-winning ‘Lady Bird,’ Plus Francesa Fridays

Bill is joined by the director and the star of the Oscar-nominated film, and later Mike Francesa returns to give his take on Tom Brady’s “bulky” thumb

By Bill Simmons
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Bill Simmons is joined by Lady Bird writer-director Greta Gerwig and star Saoirse Ronan to discuss the reception of the film (02:00), the enjoyment of making a coming-of-age story (10:00), and the timing of its release in today’s current climate (34:00). Then, Mike Francesa joins Bill to discuss the unbelievable end to the Vikings-Saints game (51:30), Tom Brady’s injured hand (53:30), the most shocking in-game playoff football moments (59:00), their predictions (01:06:45), and the best possible story line for the Super Bowl (01:18:00).

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