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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the Lakers taking down the Heat with Luka’s 60-point game, the NBA expansion, and more (2:15). Then, Billy Gil hops on to recap the World Baseball Classic and to give his thoughts on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game (29:52). Finally, Wesley Morris joins Bill to react to the Oscar results, including Michael B. Jordan beating out Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor and ‘One Battle After Another’ winning Best Picture (01:00:07). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Billy Gil and Wesley Morris Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Sam’s Club | Join The Club of Yes And #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com ⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Look, Michelle is joined by journalist Wesley Morris for a live conversation at Sixth & I in Washington DC. Michelle talks about what the East Wing meant to her during her time in the White House, the daring dress choice she opted for at the end of the second term, and Wesley shares a surprising story Oprah shared with him about Michelle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss whether the Knicks could ever land Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Pereira’s dominant win at UFC 320, the future of the UFC, and more! (5:22). Then, Wesley Morris joins to talk about people returning to the movie theaters, Sean Penn’s career, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ (01:06:15). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Ariel Helwani and Wesley Morris Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com ⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Wesley Morris joins Jessica for a sharp, funny, and deeply thoughtful conversation about the intersection of politics and culture. They unpack the rise of right-wing aesthetics, why the left feels adrift, those weird rings that adult men suddenly started wearing, and how trans rights became a political flashpoint. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov . Follow Prof G, @profgalloway . Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons sympathizes with Mavericks fans after the report that Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL (0:00), before he is joined Peter Schrager to discuss the NFL combine, Matt Stafford remaining with the Rams, Aaron Rodgers’s next team, several QB-desperate teams, possible scenarios at the top of the NFL draft (8:55), as well as worst-situation NFL franchises, newly optimistic teams, the Bengals' quest to pay all four of their star players, and more (36:20). Finally Bill talks with Wesley Morris about the Oscars (01:07:35), before remembering the great Gene Hackman (01:45:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Peter Schrager and Wesley Morris Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat Get almost, almost anything. Order today in the Uber Eats app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times critic Wesley Morris comes on the podcast to unpack the long history and current state of artistic rivalries, from Leonardo daVinci and Michelangelo to Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

Today we're sharing one of our favorite podcasts, Talk Easy. This episode features Wesley Morris talking about The Wonder of Stevie. Wesley unpacks Stevie Wonder’s legendary five-album run from 1972-1976, his recent “battleground states” tour in the run up to the election, and how his relationship to Stevie’s music has evolved in the process of making this limited series. Explore more episodes of Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso at talkeasypod.com . New talks air every Sunday. Available wherever you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kirk talks with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn about the endless world of Stevie Wonder. Morris and Gwynn are host and producer, respectively, of the brilliant new six-part podcast series The Wonder of Stevie . Check out Josh Gwynn's terrific pop culture podcast Back Issue , Wesley Morris's culture podcast Still Processing , and Morris' essential writing on Aretha Franklin , Jam & Lewis , Meshell Ndegeocello , and his mustache , as well as his 2019 essay about Black American Music . REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE: "Wild Wild West" by Will Smith, Kool Moe Dee, Rub Fusari, and Stevie Wonder, 1999 "Straight, No Chaser" by Thelonious Monk, recorded 1967 Thelma Golden and Michelle Obama talking about listening to records as kids, from Episode 5 of The Wonder of Stevie Stevie Wonder Song Excerpts: "Keep On Running" from Music of My Mind , 1972 "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" from Talking Book, 1972 "Jesus Children of America" from Innervisions , 1973 "Boogie On Reggae Woman" from Fulfillingness' First FInale , 1974 "I Wish," "Sir Duke," and "As," from Songs in the Key of Life , 1976 "Happy Birthday" from Hotter Than July , 1980 -------------------- OCTOBER 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS Elizabeth Culver – Meryl Allison – Robyn Metcalfe – Brian Templet – Cesar – Bob Tucker – Corpus Frisky – Ben Barron – Catherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Jay Swartz – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascetti – Joe Laska – Ken Hirsh – Melanie Andrich – Jenness Gardner – Nathaniel Bauernfeind – Paul Delaney – Dave Sharpe – Sami Samhuri – Jeremy Dawson – AccessViolation – Andre Bremer – Dave Florey OCTOBER 2024 HALF-NOTE PATRONS Lawrence – Sy Jacobs – Irritable – Ian Pidd – Andrew Hofer – Jordan Gatenby – Melissa Kuhns – Ashley – Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble – Kevin Marcelo – Matt C – Samantha Coates – James – Mark Nadasdi – Jeff – Dan Cutter – Joseph Romero – Ol Parker – John Berry – Danielle Kriz – Clint McElroy – Mordok’s Vape Pen – Inmar Givoni – Michael Singer – Merv Adrian – Joe Gallo – Lauren Knotts – Dave Kolas – Henry Mindlin – Monica St. Angelo – Stephen Wolkwitz – Suzanne – Rand LeShay – Maxeric Sp – Matthew Jones – Thomas – Anthony Mentz – James McMurry – Ethan Laser – Brian John Peter – Chris Remo – Matt Schoenthal – Aaron Wilson – Dent Earl – Carlos Lerner – Misty Haisfield – Abraham Benrubi – Chris Kotarba – Callum Webb – Lynda MacNeil – Dick Morgan – Ben Stein – Susan Green – Grettir Asmundarson – Sean Murphy – Randal Vegter – Robert Granat – Dave Malloy – Alan Maass – Nick Galloway – Heather J. – John Halpin – Peter Harding – David – John Bauman – Martín Salías – Stu Baker – Steve Martino – Dr. Arthur A. Gray – Carolina – Gary Pierce – Matt Baxter – Luigi Boccia – E. Margaret Warton – Charles McGee – Catherine Clause – Ethan Bauman – KenIsWearingAHat – Jordan Block – Aaron Wade – Jeff Ulm – David Futter – Jamie – Deebs – Portland Eye Care – Richard Sneddon – Janice Berry – Doreen Carlson – David McDarby – Wendy Gilchrist – Elliot Rosen – Lisa T

The four NBA coaches who made the Conference Finals this season all have something in common: a pullover. Because unlike Pat Riley in Armani, or even Larry Brown in overalls (yes, overalls), modern basketball authority rejects individual style in favor of sideline uniformity. So we summon New York Times critic-at-large Wesley Morris (and his two Pulitzer Prizes) to help us explain how we got here. What we’ve really lost, amid this pandemic of athleisure. And why women’s college basketball has the heroes we desperately need. Also: mutating into a muppet; Don Zimmer vs. Pedro Martinez; Hubie Brown as Philippe Petit; and the most delicious glass bowl of chocolate pudding you could ever hope to taste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss the Celtics' overtime win vs. the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Mavericks-Timberwolves predictions, the Lakers' coaching search, and more (1:40). Then, Bill talks to the New York Times' Wesley Morris about NY sports, before discussing the new Zendaya film, 'Challengers', the worst sports movie endings of all time, and summer 2024 films (1:01:14). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin O'Connor and Wesley Morris Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything is political – including the Oscars. This week, Wesley Morris, The New York Times’ critic at large, joins Errin to discuss this year’s standout nominees and what their roles reveal about our culture and our politics. Follow Wesley Morris on X @Wesley_Morris Follow The 19th on Instagram , Facebook , X and via our newsletters . Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines . Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media , X @wmnmedia , and Facebook . Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did the only person who’s ever won multiple Pulitzer Prizes for Criticism develop his sense of taste? Who needs a movie review when we’ve got Rotten Tomatoes and streaming algorithms? And do we even have real movie stars anymore? Wesley Morris, New York Times critic at large, makes the case for professional criticism over customer service. (And why Stephen A. Smith belongs to the proud tradition of camp.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wesley Morris has served as critic at large at The New York Times since 2015, covering film, politics, and pop culture. He joins this week to discuss this year’s Academy Award nominations. At the top, we discuss the omission of Greta Gerwig from the Best Director category (6:07), former Secretary Clinton on Barbie -gate (10:12), the ‘perversely effective’ nature of Killers of the Flower Moon (16:30) , and the ways in which Bradley Cooper’s Maestro upends the traditional biopic (21:45). Wesley then reflects on his early adventures in moviegoing (30:43), the indie film boom of the late ‘90s (35:15), the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (36:23) what the Best Picture nominations of 1988 can tell us about 2023’s slate (38:05), and the erosion of the ‘middle’ across film and culture (41:02). On the back-half: Todd Haynes’ beguiling new film May December (44:10) , Ava DuVernay’s Origin (45:53), the Academy’s fraught relationship to diversity (53:05), the function of Wesley’s work in 2024 (1:05:58) and a reading of his moving, personal review about Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers (1:10:54). For questions, comments, or to join our mailing list, reach me at sf@talkeasypod.com . This conversation was recorded at Spotify Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

So, first off, I have to apologize: It’s Friday and I don’t have the usual What to Watch line-up telling subscribers about good movies in theaters or on VOD. What can I say? I had a busy week in dinosaur media: An appearance on NPR’s “Here and Now” to talk with host Robin Young about gifted child actors who grow up into good, not-insane adult actors , and two pieces for the Washington Post: An appreciation of the late, great Robbie Robertson that runs today ( free link is here ) and a 45th-anniversary celebration (sort of) of “National Lampoon’s Animal House” that will go up next week. Anyway, it’s August and new-release pickings are traditionally slim during the dog days. Of movies opening in theaters and on demand today, I look forward to catching up with “Jules,” featuring Ben Kingsley and an alien , the cheeky British hair-salon horror movie “ Medusa Deluxe ” (in theaters and streaming ), and “ Red, White, and Royal Blue ,” an Amazon Prime rom-com about a feud-turned-love affair between the President’s son and Britain’s (fictional) Prince Henry that sounds and apparently is so ridiculous as to be reasonably good fun. If you’re still thinking deep thoughts about “Oppenheimer,” allow me to recommend Justin Chang’s excellent think-piece in the L.A. Times peeling apart the movie’s moral layers of representation and non-representation ( free link is here ). Until next week, though, you’ll just have to make do with the latest podcast in the Watch List’s Classics of the New Millennium series, this one reuniting me with my good friend and Boston Globe work-BFF from 2002 to 2013, New York Times critic-at-large (and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner ) Wesley Morris . When asked which movie he’d like to discuss, Wesley went straight to Spike Lee’s 2006 heist movie “Inside Man,” which stars Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Willem Dafoe, among others, and which prompted a lively discussion on genre, casting, and all things Spike. Have a listen up top or watch the video version below; the movie itself can be had as a cheap rental on all the usual streaming suspects should you want to watch or re-watch it ahead of time, which I recommend you do, because there are spoilers galore when Wesley and I get going. Man, I miss this guy. Thanks for listening! Have any thoughts? Want to suggest a movie for this series? Don’t hesitate to weigh in. If you liked this edition of Ty Burr’s Watchcast, please feel free to pass it along to friends. If you’re not a paying subscriber and would like to sign up for additional postings and to join the discussions, here’s how. You can give a paid Watch List gift subscription to your movie-mad friends — Or refer friends to the Watch List and get credit for new subscribers. When you use the referral link below, or the “Share” button on any post, you'll: * Get a 1 month comp for 3 referrals * Get a 3 month comp for 5 referrals * Get a 6 month comp for 25 referrals. Simply send the link in a text, email, or share it on social me

The Ringer's Bill SImmons shares some NBA thoughts, including the only realistic way Damian Lillard can be traded to the Heat, teams that are "on the clock" with their superstars, the Celtics parting ways with their defensive anchors, who is truly the greatest Trail Blazer of all time, and more (1:19). Next, Bill talks with Chris Ryan about how the James Harden situation will be resolved, new 76ers coach Nick Nurse, a competitive Eastern Conference, NBA in-season tournament takes, and more (28:34). Then, Bill is joined by Wesley Morris of the New York Times to discuss HBO's 'The Idol', why the show flopped, 'The Weekend', and more (54:23). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris Producers: Kyle Crichton and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O’Connor to discuss how the Lakers survived the Timberwolves in the play-in tournament, a look ahead to Lakers-Grizzlies, a disappointing Heat loss to the Hawks, NBA Round 2 dream matchups and more (1:33), before talking with The NYT’s Wesley Morris about why everyone loves the film ‘Air,’ revisiting Ben Affleck’s Hollywood legacy, HBO’s ‘Succession,’ and more (49:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kevin O’Connor and Wesley Morris Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode officially marks the end of 10 episodes celebrating 100 conversations in The Dome ! The opportunity to bring together past guests in new constellations has been a deeply meaningful gift. Hopefully, if you've been listening to these incredibly rich, deep, robust gatherings in The Dome, something has expanded or opened for you. Perhaps helping you see and feel in new ways, and, perhaps, access parts of yourself that have been harmed, lost, or numbed. That's certainly the space that I play in with past Dome guests Rada Yovovich , Kade Friedman , and Wesley Morris . We recorded this conversation on October 11, 2022; National Coming Out Day. Both Kade and Rada explicitly do work to help people stand fully in their gender and sexual identities. And Wesley, whose work is focused on the intersections of race, privilege, and oppression, is very much a convener of beloved communities that welcomes all identities to the table. My hope is that this conversation sparks something in you that has been longing to come out and come alive, even if other parts of you are scared to admit it. Because when you step more fully into who you are - in ways that feel safe and empowering and meaningful - you are giving the gift of that possibility to others. You will be doing great service to everyone in your life, starting with yourself . *** NOTE: The title for this episode was adapted from Naomi Shibab Nye’s incredible poem So Much Happiness . Rada does a beautiful reading of this poem near the top of our conversation Connect with Us: ​ twitter.com/cahillaguerilla instagram.com/thewonderdomepod​ facebook.com/mindfulcreative.coach Get full access to Wonder Dome at wonderdome.substack.com/subscribe

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sean Fennessey and Wesley Morris to discuss the future of film, the lack of traditional American "movie stars," issues with the delivery methods of the film industry, favorite directors, and much more (1:30). Then, Bill talks with Cameron Crowe about some of his films, including 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' 'Singles,' and 'Almost Famous,' as well as his time as a music writer for Rolling Stone magazine, his Broadway musical 'Almost Famous,' and more (1:04:50). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Cameron Crowe, Sean Fennessey, and Wesley Morris Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Soundtracks are the unsung heroes of film.” That’s the premise of this special episode of Object of Sound, recorded live at On Air Fest 2022. Hanif and New York Times critic at large Wesley Morris took to the stage in Brooklyn to talk about four of their all-time favorite Black movie soundtracks, from Do the Right Thing (1989) to Love and Basketball (2000), from Boomerang (1992) to Belly (1998). Plus, a playlist of standout hits from soundtracks of the 1990s. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode head over to https://bit.ly/oos-movies . Music In This Week’s Episode: Know The Ledge, Eric B. & Rakim End Of The Road, Boyz II Men So Good, Davina For the Love of Money / Living For the City (feat. Queen Latifah), Troop, Levert, Queen Latifah Days of Our Livez, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Sittin’ Up In My Room, Brandy Show Notes: Hanif remembers watching the music video for Eric B. & Rakim’s Know the Ledge before he was allowed to see Juice , the film for which the song was composed. You can follow along with the scene from Boomerang (1992) featuring Eddie Murphy and Halle Berry here . Watch the opening credits from Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing, featuring Public Enemy’s Fight the Power, here . To follow along with the dance scene from Love and Basketball, see here . Ahead of the scene from Belly, Hanif read from his piece On Warnings in the Paris Review. The opening scene of Belly was in part inspired by the music video for Ja Rule’s Kill Them All . Credits: This show is produced by work by work : Scott Newman, Jemma Rose Brown, Kathleen Ottinger, Rhiannon Corby, and by Hanif Abdurraqib. The show is mixed by Sam Bair. Extra gratitude to Joe Dawson and Saidah Blount at Sonos.

Love it or hate it, every summer has a song you just can’t escape from. It’s playing out of every car window, at every bodega, in every club and in your head on repeat. “We are all unknowingly entering into a contract to declare one song as a song of the summer” says Hanif. But in a time when there’s less communal listening than ever before, will there be just one song that defines these months of 2021? This week on the show, we’re analyzing the song of the summer from all angles with writer Wesley Morris and the Switched on Pop co-hosts Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, visit https://bit.ly/oos-contract /Music In This Week's Episode/ Right Back, Khalid Warm Blood, Carly Rae Jepsen Brat Pack, The Rocket Summer Heart Skipped a Beat, The xx How Will I know, Whitney Houston Get In The Sun, Joan Armatrading 1 Thing, Amerie /Show Notes/ Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding are the hosts of the Switched on Pop podcast. Listen to Hanif’s extended playlist of 68 ‘songs for summer nights’ here . Wesley Morris is the host of the podcast Still Processing . Nate and Charlie are the hosts of the podcast Switched on Pop. Hanif says the emblematic songs of summer of 2016 are One Dance by Drake feat. Wiz Kid and Kyla, Work From Home by Fifth Harmony, and This is What You Came For by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris Wesley says Blue by Joni Mitchell and Spinnin’ by Jerry Jam and Terry Lewis feat. Mary J. Blige, are the nostalgic songs people are listening to today. Standout songs of summer according to Wesley and Hanif include Bootylicious by Destiny's Child, Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, Trap Queen by Fetty Wap, Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, De Museo by Bad Bunny, Need To Know by Doja Cat and Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran. Charlie and Nate argue that Sympathy For The Devil by The Rolling Stones was a precedent for Lorde’s Solar Power. /Credits/ This show is produced by work by work : Scott Newman, Jemma Rose Brown, Babette Thomas, Mayari Sherina Ong and by Hanif Abdurraqib. The show is mixed by Sam Bair.

Wesley Morris is a pastor, facilitator, and mentor. He extends an invitation for all of us to walk towards the parts of life that cause us the most fear or uncertainty. Towards the deeper, emergent truth waiting for us in the so-called “darkness.” Wesley is the director of programs and strategy for the Southern Vision Alliance , working with on-the-ground activists who are facing systemic racism all over the South. These are people working with the question, How do we evolve our society so that we can move past systemic racism and truly reach a place of freedom for all people? Together, we explore the question of what it is for us to face the “darkness” of our life. To face those places we think we know so that we can, in fact, step in the direction of the unknown in service of our best self. In service of wonder. In service of connection with each other. All of this rests on the possibility of becoming ever more aware that we are not in control of life. We are life. The more we allow life to express, the more that possibility for healing, growth, for change, for what Wesley calls “unconditional love, belief, and identity” can emerge. Connect with Wesley: Visit southernvision.org facebook.com/wesley.morris.7 linkedin.com/in/wesley-morris-10a32a1b Connect with Us: ​ twitter.com/cahillaguerilla instagram.com/thewonderdomepod​ facebook.com/mindfulcreative.coach Get full access to Wonder Dome at wonderdome.substack.com/subscribe

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kyle Mann and Rob Mahoney to discuss the Lakers’ Game 3 win over the Suns, the Nuggets’ win over the Trail Blazers bringing the series to 2-1, another Bucks blowout win over the Heat, a look ahead to the possible Round 2 Bucks-Nets matchup, and more (3:10). Then Bill talks with Wesley Morris of The New York Times about being in Madison Square Garden for Knicks-Hawks Game 1, before discussing HBO’s limited series ‘Mare of East Town’, Kate Winslet’s stellar performance, and her career as a whole (53:00). Finally Bill’s daughter, Zoe Simmons and her best friend Ella discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s album ‘Sour’ (1:49:00).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Kyle Mann, Rob Mahoney, and Wesley MorrisProducer: Kyle CrichtonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks with Joe House about Russell Westbrook’s revival and the surging Wizards, Eastern Conference play-in game scenarios, the disappointing Celtics season, the Porzingis problem in Dallas, the baffling Pelicans, potential playoff scenarios, Finals odds, and All-NBA lineups (2:12). Then Bill talks with Wesley Morris from The New York Times to break down the 93rd Academy Awards, including whether the production was a success, why the ratings were down, the state of movies, Anthony Hopkins winning the Oscar for Best Actor, Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, Frances McDormand’s astounding career, and more (62:08).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Joe House and Wesley MorrisProducer: Craig HorlbeckLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s run back a new tradition: our Alternative Academy Awards with The New York Times’ Wesley Morris. Sean, Amanda, and Wesley pick their favorite performances, first features, cameos, endings, and more as a counterbalance to this week’s Oscars ceremony. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Wesley Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Jackie MacMullan to discuss the NBA one year removed from the "Rudy Gobert Game" that paused the NBA season, the stress and fatigue from moving up the start date of the 2020-21 season, All-Star Weekend, NBA trade buzz, and more (2:00). Then Bill talks with Wesley Morris of the New York Times about upcoming Oscar nominations, figuring out what constitutes an "Oscar movie," the disruption of streamers, and more (55:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Super Bowl weekend, and we’ve invited critic Wesley Morris on to talk about Whitney Houston’s jaw-dropping rendition of the Star Spangled banner. On the 30th anniversary of her performance, we explore the beauty and complexity the national anthem holds for Black Americans and ask: how should we be listening to the National Anthem today? For the playlist of songs curated for this episode visit http://bit.ly/oos-wesley / Show Notes / Wesley and Hanif reference Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye , and Jimi Hendrix’s versions of the National Anthem. Wesley and Hanif cite Lady Gaga and Beyonce’s inauguration performances of the National Anthem. Wesley Morris is the host of the podcast Still Processing , with former Object of Sound guest, Jenna Wortham. Jahja Ling is the conductor laureate of the San Diego symphony. John Clayton a jazz musician and composer, set to perform on a Jazz Cruise , in 2022. / Music In This Week's Playlist / Whitney Houston, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) Sophie, It’s Okay to Cry Craig David, 7 Days Fireworks, Oh, Why Can't We Start Old & Get Younger Shame, March Day CHIKA, Crown Jay-Z, Public Service Announcement People Under the Stairs, Mid-City Fiesta mxmtoon, All Star (by Smash Mouth) / Credits / Object of Sound is a Sonos show produced by work x work: Scott Newman, Jemma Rose Brown, and Babette Thomas. The show is additionally produced by Hanif Abdurraqib. Our engineers are Sam Bair and Josh Hahn of The Relic Room.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the looming start date for the 2020-21 NBA season, the possibility of rewriting the CBA, the upcoming NBA draft, and more (3:00). Then Bill talks with Wesley Morris of The New York Times about some new TV shows and movies, including Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’; HBO’s ‘The Undoing,’ ‘On the Rocks’ starring Rashida Jones and Bill Murray, Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’; and Hulu’s horror-comedy ‘Bad Hair’ (1:10:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s so much sardine advice packed into this episode. Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural critic Wesley Morris ( @wesley_morris ) tells us about the crumb cake he’s already made twice during quarantine, and Hrishi’s dad, a food scientist, weighs in on food safety. For ideas, recipes, resources, and more, visit homecooking.show .

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by longtime friend and Knicks fan Brian Koppelman to discuss the state of the Knicks, Steve Mills’s departure, the possibility of Masai Ujiri taking over, and more (2:27). Then Bill sits down with Wesley Morris of The New York Times to make Oscar picks and discuss 2019 movies (32:05). Finally, Bill talks with actress Claire Danes about acting as a child, some of her past work including ‘My So Called Life,’ ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ and ‘Little Women.’ They also discuss the final season of ‘Homeland,’ premiering February 9 (1:04:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers and some of their what-ifs from the past few years, including Markelle Fultz, signing Al Horford, trading draft picks, and more. (2:45). Then Bill talks with The New York Times' Wesley Morris about the best movies of 2019, defending Gwyneth Paltrow, and more (31:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices