About this episode

Bill Simmons discusses NBA playoff matchups, previews the NFL draft with Todd McShay and Steve Muench, and reviews the Michael Jackson biopic with Van Lathan.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons catches up on Tuesday's NBA playoff matchups before taking a look at the panic teams (3:00). Then, Todd McShay and Steve Muench join Bill to preview the NFL draft (25:05). Finally, Van Lathan joins to give his thoughts on the new Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael’ (01:36:27). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Todd McShay, Steve Muench, and Van Lathan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Shop your favorite local grocers on Uber Eats! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/kroger 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

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Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Todd McShay, Steve Muench, Van Lathan

Topics covered

• NBA playoffs
• NFL draft
• Michael Jackson biopic
• panic rankings
• sports analysis

Keywords

• NBA
• NFL
• draft
• Michael Jackson
• biopic
• panic rankings
• sports

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