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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

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

A jury acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of the most serious charges he faced during his trial, federal racketeering and sex trafficking. He was found guilty on two prostitution-related counts. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years in prison. A judge denied the music mogul's request for bail. CBS News political contributor Caroline Polisi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the jury's verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial and the judge's decision to deny bail for the music mogul ahead of his sentencing. Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. Kohberger will spend the rest of his life in prison as part of a plea deal that avoids the death penalty. CBS News' Carter Evans reports. While many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, behind the scenes law enforcement will be on high alert across the country to keep everyone safe. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on security measures being taken. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Wesley Morris has a new podcast called "Cannonball with Wesley Morris." Each week, he sits down with a guest to discuss interesting pop culture topics in hopes of better understanding it and ourselves. Actor Justin Bartha stars in a new comedy, "Nuked," which is about a group of college friends who reunited at a lavish estate for a technology-free and cannabis-themed birthday party. Bartha speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the movie, what he wants the audience to take away from it and potential future projects. Award-winner Sanaa Kelley is a sound effects artist that uses everyday objects to create sound effects that people may not even notice, describing it as "acting with sound." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers gives a behind the scenes look at her studio and how she helps to bring movies and more to life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jury acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of the most serious charges he faced during his trial, federal racketeering and sex trafficking. He was found guilty on two prostitution-related counts. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years in prison. A judge denied the music mogul's request for bail. CBS News political contributor Caroline Polisi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the jury's verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial and the judge's decision to deny bail for the music mogul ahead of his sentencing. Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. Kohberger will spend the rest of his life in prison as part of a plea deal that avoids the death penalty. CBS News' Carter Evans reports. While many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, behind the scenes law enforcement will be on high alert across the country to keep everyone safe. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on security measures being taken. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Wesley Morris has a new podcast called "Cannonball with Wesley Morris." Each week, he sits down with a guest to discuss interesting pop culture topics in hopes of better understanding it and ourselves. Actor Justin Bartha stars in a new comedy, "Nuked," which is about a group of college friends who reunited at a lavish estate for a technology-free and cannabis-themed birthday party. Bartha speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the movie, what he wants the audience to take away from it and potential future projects. Award-winner Sanaa Kelley is a sound effects artist that uses everyday objects to create sound effects that people may not even notice, describing it as "acting with sound." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers gives a behind the scenes look at her studio and how she helps to bring movies and more to life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://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

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/746325 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Best American Essays 2024 Author: Kim Dana Kupperman, Wesley Morris Narrator: Jeanette Illidge, Emily Rankin, Cary Hite, Nancy Wu, Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 39 minutes Release date: October 22, 2024 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: A collection of the year’s best essays, selected by Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Wesley Morris and series editor Kim Dana Kupperman. “Imparting some piece of yourself—any part—is arduous and warrants some kind of commendation,” writes guest editor Wesley Morris in his introduction. Both personal and personable, the essayists in this volume use their own vulnerability to guide readers on excursions that unfold on uncomfortable edges. From contemplating the nuances of memory to exploring the complexities of family, romance, gender identity, illness, and death, Morris’s selection of essays presents a roundup of the thinkers who masterfully grapple with the issues of our time. The Best American Essays 2024 includes TEJU COLE • MICHAEL W. CLUNE • YIYUN LI • JAMES McAULEY • RÉMY NGAMIJE • JENNIFER SENIOR • SALLIE TISDALE • JERALD WALKER • JENISHA WATTS and others

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

#ads Get premium access to stream any unabridged audiobook by starting your free trial: https://mediabooks.space/il-3922/ Title: The Wonder of Stevie Author: Wesley Morris Narrator: Wesley Morris, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Questlove, Dionne Warwick, Janelle Monáe, Smokey Robinson, Babyface, Ray Parker Jr., Deniece Williams, full cast Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Release date: 09-12-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1,104 ratings Genres: Entertainment & Celebrities Publisher's Summary: The year 1972 saw the beginning of a five-year span in which Stevie Wonder released five groundbreaking, critically acclaimed albums, garnering him more than half a dozen Grammys and more than 10 million albums sold, securing his place as one of the most important American musicians and songwriters in history. For the first time, uncover the untold story of an extraordinary artistic journey that shaped the greatest creative era in popular music history.

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.

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