Best Bad End Crew Podcasts (2025)

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The Pacers Survive (Again!), Game 7 Thoughts, the Lakers Sale and KD Rumors 9.0 With Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney 1:25:29

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney to react to the Pacers pushing OKC to a Game 7 in the NBA Finals (2:01). Then, they preview Game 7 and discuss what the Thunder needs to do to win the championship before looking back at previous Game 7 Finals (23:31). Finally, they catch up on the Buss family selling the majority of …

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Top 5 Basketball Movies: How to Train Your Dragon//Queer//Bite the Bullet//Sharp Corner//Bookworm 2:19:32

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Bryan and Anderson review How to Train Your Dragon, Queer, Bite the Bullet, Sharp Corner and Bookworm (from assigner Tam Smith). Then, in honor of the NBA finals, the boys revisit a topic from 2020: Top 5 Basketball Movies! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Lo…

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Ranking Every TV Show Season (ish)! #216 1:05:54

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Corey and Justin rank the various seasons of animated and live action Star Wars TV Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TapcafPodcast Email us: [email protected] The Tapcaf BOOK Tier List: https://bit.ly/3iHfqIRBy Tapcaf Transmissions

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242. Deep Cover, Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, FUBAR Season 2, TLOU and Expedition 33 1:39:54

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It's just Kevin and Andrew this week and thanks to the magic of tangents, they turn a little into a lot! They cover the new film Deep Cover in Prime, Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, FUBAR, The Last of Us, Expedition 33, and more! Kevin kicks things off with a quick review of Deep Cover, now playing on Prime, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orland…

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241. Predator: Killer of Killers, The Assessment, Sinners Redux, and Floyd Collins 1:35:12

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It's a packed house and still an economical episode this week. The gang discusses the animtaed film, Predator: Killer of Killers, The Assessment, Sinners (again), and Floyd Collins. The show opens with Andrew and Kevin discussing the new animated anthology film, Predator: Killer of Killers. It's a great entry in the Predator franchise with animatio…

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The Grizzlies’ Future, the Devers Trade, NBA Draft Takes, and a Kon Knueppel Interview | With Chris Vernon, Joe House, and Kevin Hench 2:28:27

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Vernon and Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies sending Desmond Bane to Orlando before talking about the U.S. Open and the NBA draft (2:24). Then, Bill chats with Kevin Hench about the Rafael Devers trade (01:09:10). Finally, NBA draft prospect Kon Knueppel joins the pod to talk about playing for Duke, Coo…

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The Jalen Williams Game, Haliburton’s Injury, OKC Vs. MJ’s Bulls, and Giannis’s Future With Doc Rivers 1:17:16

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to react to OKC taking a commanding 3-2 lead against the Pacers in the NBA Finals (2:18). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau (22:08). Finally, they talk about SGA’s development, Giannis trade rumors, and much more (42:50). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Doc …

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Orlando Gets Bane, The Limbo Grizzlies, KD’s Future and OKC’s Moment with Ryen Russillo 2:02:53

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Grizzlies trading away Desmond Bane to the Magic, potential Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant trades, and if this catapults Orlando as contenders in the East (03:04). Then, they delve into the best landing spots for Kevin Durant to be traded to (35:08). Finally, they recap Game 4 of…

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The Cinderella Pacers Do It Again, Plus Trade Buzz From Indiana With Zach Lowe 1:35:48

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Pacers taking a 2-1 lead against OKC in the NBA Finals (1:55). Then, they talk about Indianapolis as a sports city, Bennedict Mathurin’s impact, and SGA not playing well enough in Game 3 (24:28). Finally, they discuss what it would mean if OKC lost to the Pacers in the Finals, preview…

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Top 5 Movie Pet Peeves: Ballerina//Predator: Killer of Killers//Mountainhead//Dangerous Animals 2:11:27

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Bryan and Anderson review Ballerina, Predator: Killer of Killers, Mountainhead, and Dangerous Animals. Then the boys are joined Mike Carano to revisit a topic from 2013: Top 5 Movie Pet Peeves! Listener Survey Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear …

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Legacy of the Force: BETRAYAL w/Kings & Generals #215 1:11:19

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Corey and Justin are joined by Ilkin of Kings & Generals to read the first book in Legacy of the Force, BETRAYAL! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TapcafPodcast Email us: [email protected] The Tapcaf BOOK Tier List: https://bit.ly/3iHfqIRBy Tapcaf Transmissions

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Chuck Klosterman on the NBA Finals, a Rival League, the Sonics, 'The Rehearsal,' Cooper Flagg, and the Fear of AI 2:06:25

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about the NBA's popularity and foul baiting (2:58), before they discuss the biggest sport franchise moves and the possibility of a new international basketball league (31:53). Then, they talk about Cooper Flagg, and ‘The Rehearsal’ (58:38). Finally, they dive into prison escapes and AI…

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SGA’s Game 2 Masterpiece, Summer NBA Chaos Watch, McDavid’s Cup Quest, and ‘Tires’ With Ryen Russillo 1:56:30

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to OKC taking Game 2 at home against the Pacers in the NBA Finals (2:25). Then, they discuss the bad ratings for these Finals and why the NHL Stanley Cup final may be more interesting this year (18:07). Finally, they play a game of “I wouldn’t be surprised if …” for the NBA offseason, di…

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240. The Outsiders, TLOU Finale, Bad Shabbos, The Fountain of Youth, and The Last Showgirl 1:31:20

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It's just Kevin and Lauren this week... until it isn't... and then it is again. There's a lot to talk about, with The Outsiders the Musical, The Last of Us Season 2 Finale, Bad Shabbos, The Fountain of Youth, and The Last Showgirl. Lauren kicks off the show by talk about The Outsiders, last years Tony Award winner for best musical. If you recognize…

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Indy Steals Game 1 in OKC … WTF Happened? | With Zach Lowe 1:16:52

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to the Pacers stunning OKC in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:32). Then, they preview Game 2 and discuss fixes for OKC to turn the series around (30:31). Finally, they discuss the Knicks' coaching drama, who the new head coach could be in New York, and trade rumors (46:30). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lo…

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Top 5 Out of Place Scenes: Bring Her Back//Pee-Wee as Himself//The Conversation//The Autopsy of Jane Doe 2:15:37

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Bryan and Anderson review Bring Her Back, Pee-Wee as Himself, The Conversation and The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Then the boys pay tribute to sore thumbs with Top 5 Out of Place Scenes! Listener Survey Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiqu…

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Why Did the Knicks Fire Thibs? Plus, a Belichick Debate (and More) With Pablo Torre 1:58:30

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to the news of the Knicks firing Coach Thibs, and he makes his NBA Finals predictions (3:33). Then, Bill is joined by Pablo Torre to squash their Bill Belichick beef once and for all before discussing journalism, conspiracy theories, and Tony Kornheiser (29:21). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Pablo Torre Producers: Chia …

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Indiana’s Incredible Finals Run, a Knicks Summer Strategy Session, and the 'Inside the NBA' ESPN Fit With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan Jr. 2:03:37

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Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Pacers defeating the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam winning the ECF MVP instead of Tyrese Haliburton, and Rick Carlisle’s impact as a head coach (2:33). Then, Van Lathan Jr. joins to discuss the Knicks, what their offseason moves should be, and Giannis trades (37:56). Finally, t…

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The Knicks Stay Alive With Rob Mahoney and Joe House, Plus NFL Offseason Intrigue Rankings With Albert Breer 2:08:58

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Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks winning Game 5 in New York to push their ECF series against the Pacers to Game 6 (2:30). Then, they discuss OKC eliminating the Timberwolves in the WCF, what an OKC-Pacers Finals would look like, and SGA’s scoring ability (44:35). Finally, Albert Breer joins to talk about NF…

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Top 5 Stunts Performed by Actors: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning//The Rehearsal//The Luckiest Man in America//Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal 2:23:47

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Bryan and Anderson review Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, The Rehearsal, The Luckiest Man in America and Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal. Then, inspired by Tom Cruise, the boys countdown Top 5 Stunts Performed by Actors! Listener Survey Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Fi…

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Haliburton’s Brilliant Game 4, the Reeling Knicks, and OKC’s All Grown Up With Zach Lowe 1:36:45

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Knicks-Pacers Game 4 (5:39). Then, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers rising to the occasion in these playoffs (33:35). Finally, they talk about Bill’s top 15 NBA player pyramid, OKC-Timberwolves Game 4, and much more (58:26). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia…

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68- Ms. Rachel Attacked For Supporting Palestinian Children; Pleasant Lattes With Zombies?; Ferret-Face; Belichick’s Romance & the 50-Year Age Gap; Male Accountability; The Joy of Plantation Fires 1:03:34

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Listen to the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas: · Which of the Countless Current Human Rights Atrocities Are We Even Talking About? · None of This is Normal · Ms. Rachel Attacked for Speaking Up On Behalf Of Palestinian Children · Pleasant Lattes with Zombies? Fuck. That. Shit. · The Homemade Family Jam · Doreen’s Taco Dip: …

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#214 - Rogue One Retrospective 1:02:41

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After Andor Corey and Justin take another look at ROGUE ONE! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TapcafPodcast Email us: [email protected] The Tapcaf BOOK Tier List: https://bit.ly/3iHfqIRBy Tapcaf Transmissions

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A Rare NBA Sea-Change Season, the Haliburton What-Ifs, and a 2020 Redraft With Ryen Russillo 2:00:40

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss what the NBA teams may look like next year (1:43). Then, they react to OKC-Timberwolves Game 3 and discuss Bill’s theory that something has shifted with the NBA this season (30:38). Finally, they discuss Tyrese Haliburton, have a quick 2020 redraft, and predict one wild move this summe…

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Jon Stewart on a Knicks Disaster, the Soto Era, His ‘Daily Show’ Comeback, Bad Biden Coverage, and New York Fans | Plus: Is an OKC Title Now Inevitable? 1:53:12

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacts to Game 2 of the WCF between the Timberwolves and the Thunder (2:25). Then, Bill is joined by comedian and late-night host Jon Stewart to talk about the Knicks, his beginnings as a comedian, and ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ on MTV (14:56). Finally, they discuss the evolution of late-night hosts, returning to hosting, auth…

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239. Andor Series Finale, The Last of Us, and Super/Man 1:51:22

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We're tight on subjects but deep on time this week. It's just Kevin and Andrew and they are covering the series finale of Andor, Episode 5 of Season 2 of The Last if Us, and Super/Man The Christopher Reeve Story. That episode kicks off with the guys discussing The last 6 episodes of Andor and everything that led up to this incredible finale. It's a…

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Top 5 Unlikely Heroes: Final Destination: Bloodlines//The Rehearsal//This is the Tom Green Documentary//Borderline 2:28:02

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Bryan and Anderson are joined by Florence Bruemmer to review Final Destination: Bloodlines, The Rehearsal, This is the Tom Green Documentary, and Borderline. Then they don their capes and countdown Top 5 Unlikely Heroes! Listener Survey Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’…

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The Invincible OKC, Knicks Nirvana, and Acceptable Giannis Trades With Zach Lowe, Ariel Helwani, Sean Fennessey, and Ben Thompson 2:16:03

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Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Game 1 of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves (5:23). Then, Bill talks with Ariel Helwani and Sean Fennessey about the Knicks’ playoff run and their excitement for the new MMA film ‘The Smashing Machine,’ directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (54:35). Finally, Ben Th…

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OKC Ends Denver, "Whaddya Do" Second-Round Losers, and Knicks-Pacers Predictions With Ryen Russillo 2:08:35

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Thunder’s blowout Game 7 win against the Nuggets (2:21). Then, Bill and Ryen discuss trade scenarios and what they would do with the assets of the semifinal losers (33:08). Finally, they discuss the Knicks knocking the Celtics out of the playoffs, the Eastern Conference finals mat…

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238. Adolescence, Harry Potter, and The Last of Us S2E4 1:34:49

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In what may be the most socially conscious episode of APNC ever, the gang talks Adolescence, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Episode 4 of The Last of Us Season 2. We've been waiting weeks for Andrew to finish Adolescence and the time has arrived! With the whole gang together, it was quite the discussion. As you'd expect, they talked about th…

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237. Thunderbolts* and The Last of Us Episode 3-ish 1:30:57

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In an unusually tight episode, Kevin and Andrew discuss the new Marvel film, Thunderbolts* and episode 3 of The Last of Us Season 2. This will be spoiler heavy, so if you haven't seen Thunderbolts*, go see it immediately. Like right now. It's top tier Marvel and worth your time for multiple reasons. Kevin and Andrew both agree on how significant th…

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236. The Last of Us, Sinners, The Wedding Banquet, Andor, Companion, and The Room Next Door 2:14:49

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Everyone is here and this episode is JAM PACKED!! Of course we have to kick off with THAT episode of The Last of Us, then we talk Sinners, Andor, Companion, The Wedding Banquet, and The Room Next Door. The show kicks off with the second episode of season 2 of The Last of Us. The show does exactly what it's intended to do and strikes up a strong deb…

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235. Hugh Jackman, The Last of Us, Love on the Spectrum, and Wolf Man 1:23:23

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It's just Lauren and Kevin this week as they discuss Hugh Jackman: Live from New York with Love, The Last of Us Season 2 premiere, Love on the Spectrum, and Wolf Man. Lauren opens the show with a trip to Broadway with the fantastic showman (see what I did there?) Hugh Jackman. His new one man show. Live from New York with Love is a celebration of b…

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234. White Lotus, Minecraft, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Black Mirror, Drop, and Y2K 1:54:51

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It's a busy week with everyone back in the house. The gang covers the White Lotus finale, A Minecraft Movie, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Black Mirror's Common People, Drop, and Y2k. We're going to take you on a roller coaster ride this week, so buckle up! The episode kicks off with a rare full-team discussion as the gang talks White Lotus. With th…