clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

The Next NBA MVP, Plus John C. Reilly

Bill talks basketball with Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor, then ‘Step Brothers,’ ‘Boogie Nights,’ and more with actor John C. Reilly

By Bill Simmons

Bill Simmons talks with Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor about who will be the Most Valuable Player in the NBA in 2019 (2:40) before Bill sits down with actor John C. Reilly to discuss his journey from the South Side of Chicago to the silver screen. Then they talk about working with the great Paul Thomas Anderson, Step Brothers, Boogie Nights, Reilly’s new film The Sisters Brothers, and more (32:30).

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Art19 / Stitcher / RSS

Next Up In The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Latest

Patriots Escape Week 3 With a Win

James White joins the show to talk Pats-Jets

By Brian Barrett

Michael Harriot on ‘Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America’

Larry and Michael dive into how historical facts get replaced by false narratives over time and the motivations behind the western imperialists’ contributions to some of these myths

By Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

‘Ahsoka’ Episode 6 Deep Dive

Mal, Jo, and Ben discuss the riveting plot points of this pivotal episode!

By Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, and 1 more

Izan Almansa on Joining the G League and Growing His Game

Almansa and KOC talk Izan’s shooting confidence, Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic, playing on the Spain national team, and more!

By Kevin O'Connor

Microsoft Leaks, ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Review, and a Preview of ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’

We’re talking why gaming leaks are sensational, Megan Fox’s confounding performance as Nitara, exploiting glitches, and more

By Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons

Shannon’s Shocking DUI, an Iconic ‘Salt Lake City’ Episode, and More!

Rachel, Zack, and Chelsea cover four shows in one pod, as well as this week’s Bravo news

By Rachel Lindsay and Chelsea Stark-Jones