Episode
2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
2:08:52
Published: Fri May 17 2019
Description
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the NBA lottery draw, (unlikely) options for Zion, whether anyone can trade for Anthony Davis, fake trades, and a PGA Tour check-in (4:25). Then Bill sits down with DJ, record producer, and host of Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio, Zane Lowe, to discuss the rise and fall of music platforms, parenthood, Zane's music journey, and more. They talk indie rock, hip-hop, pop, yacht rock, and more (46:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This podcast episode is sponsored by SeatGeek offering $10 discount for your first purchase, the Ringer.com, and The Zone streaming service.
00:00 - 02:40 (02:40)
Summary
This podcast episode is sponsored by SeatGeek offering $10 discount for your first purchase, the Ringer.com, and The Zone streaming service. The host anticipates becoming a YouTube star and talks about Game of Thrones, John Wick 3, NBA playoffs, and more.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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On the Bill Simmons Podcast, Joe House talks about his 50th birthday party and the potential betting inefficiencies in PGA.
02:41 - 06:30 (03:49)
Summary
On the Bill Simmons Podcast, Joe House talks about his 50th birthday party and the potential betting inefficiencies in PGA.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker talks about the struggles of a sports team without a GM and an overpaid player and how they unlikely won't be able to get a high draft pick.
06:30 - 10:17 (03:46)
Summary
The speaker talks about the struggles of a sports team without a GM and an overpaid player and how they unlikely won't be able to get a high draft pick.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
ESPN's Zach Lowe gives his take on Zion Williamson's NBA debut with the New Orleans Pelicans and how Zion's potential had been hyped up prior to the game.
10:17 - 19:47 (09:30)
Summary
ESPN's Zach Lowe gives his take on Zion Williamson's NBA debut with the New Orleans Pelicans and how Zion's potential had been hyped up prior to the game.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The New Orleans Pelicans have the potential to become a 52-win team next year if they make the right moves and keep Zion Williamson.
19:47 - 25:16 (05:28)
Summary
The New Orleans Pelicans have the potential to become a 52-win team next year if they make the right moves and keep Zion Williamson. While there are speculations about trading Williamson, his value to the team cannot be ignored.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The Grizzlies should bottom out one more year, but with Conley's contract they may not be able to move him.
25:16 - 29:24 (04:08)
Summary
The Grizzlies should bottom out one more year, but with Conley's contract they may not be able to move him. Additionally, there are not many teams in need of a point guard.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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A former NBA player suggests that another player needs to focus on his fitness and improve his game strategy to avoid injuries and stay in the league.
29:24 - 32:57 (03:32)
Summary
A former NBA player suggests that another player needs to focus on his fitness and improve his game strategy to avoid injuries and stay in the league. They both express support for RJ Barrett of the Knicks.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker emphasizes the importance of letting younger basketball players experience the intensity of playoff games and the differences in gameplay.
32:57 - 38:48 (05:51)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of letting younger basketball players experience the intensity of playoff games and the differences in gameplay. There is also a discussion on when it is worth it to go for the eighth seed in the playoffs or not.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The conversation covers the best player in golf on tour this year with Rory McElroy taking the official world golf rankings top spot, along with discussion on upcoming betting opportunities.
38:48 - 42:58 (04:09)
Summary
The conversation covers the best player in golf on tour this year with Rory McElroy taking the official world golf rankings top spot, along with discussion on upcoming betting opportunities.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker discusses the shoe authentication process and use of GOAT, a company that verifies shoes, before mentioning a humorous scenario involving Donald Trump.
42:58 - 46:29 (03:31)
Summary
The speaker discusses the shoe authentication process and use of GOAT, a company that verifies shoes, before mentioning a humorous scenario involving Donald Trump.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcast discusses the possibility of John Oliver picking up on Bill Simmons being villainized in New Zealand and the sensitivity of LeBron James' trade with the NBA team.
46:29 - 51:57 (05:27)
Summary
The podcast discusses the possibility of John Oliver picking up on Bill Simmons being villainized in New Zealand and the sensitivity of LeBron James' trade with the NBA team.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
In this episode, the guest highlights that for a few years, Crowded House was the bar for songwriters.
51:57 - 55:25 (03:27)
Summary
In this episode, the guest highlights that for a few years, Crowded House was the bar for songwriters. They also compare Australia with America in terms of self-belief and manifestation of destiny.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The first Oasis album, "Definitely Maybe," is seen as a British favorite while the second album, "Morning Glory," is favored by the band.
55:25 - 59:15 (03:50)
Summary
The first Oasis album, "Definitely Maybe," is seen as a British favorite while the second album, "Morning Glory," is favored by the band. The conversation then moves into the challenges of comparisons between Oasis' past and current albums.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker reminisces about the true revival of alternative rock in 2002-2004 with bands like The White Stripes, The Killers, and The Strokes.
59:15 - 1:05:39 (06:23)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about the true revival of alternative rock in 2002-2004 with bands like The White Stripes, The Killers, and The Strokes. They discuss how certain bands like Acting Monkeys were never as popular as Coldplay but still provided a blueprint record for UK fans.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
With the rise of streaming, music lovers have access to a wide range of music, which in the past, was not possible.
1:05:39 - 1:11:40 (06:00)
Summary
With the rise of streaming, music lovers have access to a wide range of music, which in the past, was not possible. However, iTunes' impact on music distribution in a store and the way it revolutionized music has made it possible for fans to dive deep and place more context on individual songs and to explore and discover artists and albums they never had before.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker reflects on the nostalgia of forming connections with others through shared passions and interests, and expresses a desire to hold onto that feeling throughout their life.
1:11:41 - 1:14:52 (03:11)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the nostalgia of forming connections with others through shared passions and interests, and expresses a desire to hold onto that feeling throughout their life.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The speaker recalls the impact of Nirvana's music and how quickly it spread among his friends at a New Year's Eve camping trip.
1:14:52 - 1:17:55 (03:02)
Summary
The speaker recalls the impact of Nirvana's music and how quickly it spread among his friends at a New Year's Eve camping trip. Within days, everyone was listening to the album.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The hosts believe in a parenting strategy that involves allowing their children to gravitate towards things they care about and driving through life with a strong moral compass.
1:17:55 - 1:20:33 (02:38)
Summary
The hosts believe in a parenting strategy that involves allowing their children to gravitate towards things they care about and driving through life with a strong moral compass. They discuss the importance of finding something to genuinely connect with in life.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The hosts discuss the use of filler words and vocal tics in conversation.
1:20:33 - 1:23:44 (03:11)
Summary
The hosts discuss the use of filler words and vocal tics in conversation. They examine the impact of these habits and provide strategies for reducing and eliminating them.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The eldest daughter role often carries a sense of maturity and responsibility, as exemplified by Zoe's commitment to her family and her younger brother's education.
1:23:44 - 1:26:05 (02:20)
Summary
The eldest daughter role often carries a sense of maturity and responsibility, as exemplified by Zoe's commitment to her family and her younger brother's education. This dynamic can become skewed with the inclusion of an older son and younger daughter.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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DJ Zane Lowe discusses his decision to leave the BBC and move to Apple Music due to the shift of listening habits towards streaming services and the rise of personalized content recommendations.
1:26:05 - 1:29:44 (03:39)
Summary
DJ Zane Lowe discusses his decision to leave the BBC and move to Apple Music due to the shift of listening habits towards streaming services and the rise of personalized content recommendations. An ad for Apple Music is included towards the end.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The idea of curating voices for streaming services came up as a way to bring the circle of radio to the square of streaming, and to make it possible for people to share and playlist their favorite content seamlessly across devices.
1:29:44 - 1:35:22 (05:37)
Summary
The idea of curating voices for streaming services came up as a way to bring the circle of radio to the square of streaming, and to make it possible for people to share and playlist their favorite content seamlessly across devices.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The sentiments expressed in Yacht Rock helped to inspire the placing of heartbreak on the dance floor in genres such as house music, which was influenced by Yacht Rock in many respects.
1:35:22 - 1:38:33 (03:11)
Summary
The sentiments expressed in Yacht Rock helped to inspire the placing of heartbreak on the dance floor in genres such as house music, which was influenced by Yacht Rock in many respects.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The speaker discusses the changing attitude towards bootlegging concerts and how sometimes the artists themselves are okay with it.
1:38:33 - 1:44:16 (05:43)
Summary
The speaker discusses the changing attitude towards bootlegging concerts and how sometimes the artists themselves are okay with it. However, the paradox lies in the fact that the artists still strive to create and provide an authentic, un-replicable experience for their audience.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The speaker suggests planning a Yacht Rock playlist and mentions Loggins as a good candidate for it.
1:44:16 - 1:46:10 (01:53)
Summary
The speaker suggests planning a Yacht Rock playlist and mentions Loggins as a good candidate for it.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The speaker shares his feelings of regret for missing out on Pill Jam concerts in the past, particularly during their peak in the 90s.
1:46:10 - 1:49:38 (03:27)
Summary
The speaker shares his feelings of regret for missing out on Pill Jam concerts in the past, particularly during their peak in the 90s.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The speaker thanks Mallory and Jason for allowing him to present his half-baked theory on Game of Thrones' characters' fate and role in the series, comparing it to trying to impress a professor after class.
1:49:38 - 1:52:00 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker thanks Mallory and Jason for allowing him to present his half-baked theory on Game of Thrones' characters' fate and role in the series, comparing it to trying to impress a professor after class.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The speaker thinks the throne will end up in the North after Daenerys and Cersei go down and speculates about what Sophie Turner might do after a few glasses of wine.
1:52:00 - 1:55:38 (03:37)
Summary
The speaker thinks the throne will end up in the North after Daenerys and Cersei go down and speculates about what Sophie Turner might do after a few glasses of wine.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The conversation covers the potential reality of deep rivalries between sports fans and how it is reflected in Game of Thrones theories and storylines.
1:55:38 - 1:59:13 (03:35)
Summary
The conversation covers the potential reality of deep rivalries between sports fans and how it is reflected in Game of Thrones theories and storylines.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The transcript discusses the biggest streaming star and the biggest artist in terms of sales, with a mention of Ed Sheeran who is at the forefront of ticket sales.
1:59:13 - 2:02:26 (03:13)
Summary
The transcript discusses the biggest streaming star and the biggest artist in terms of sales, with a mention of Ed Sheeran who is at the forefront of ticket sales.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
Adele's genuine connection to her fans is a gift, which is evident in her incredible songwriting and powerful performances.
2:02:26 - 2:07:33 (05:07)
Summary
Adele's genuine connection to her fans is a gift, which is evident in her incredible songwriting and powerful performances. Despite not being available all the time, she prioritizes her relationship with fans, which is very human and sane.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
Bill Simmons wraps up the week with music legend Zane Lowe and House to discuss House's new sports gambling show, gambling strategy, Game of Thrones and more.
2:07:33 - 2:08:25 (00:51)
Summary
Bill Simmons wraps up the week with music legend Zane Lowe and House to discuss House's new sports gambling show, gambling strategy, Game of Thrones and more.