Snapshot · The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Odyssey was playing in only about 41 IMAX theaters across the United States, making the full-scale cinematic experience a rare opportunity for audiences.
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The episode's final segment pivots to basketball. Chris Ryan flags the unusual absence of a formal Sixers press conference introducing Jaylen Brown, speculating it might signal another roster move is imminent. Bill notes a three-team Dallas trade that sends Lou Dort to Atlanta and brings Risacher to the Mavericks — he still believes there's something there with the young French wing. Both briefly revisit the idea of an Embiid-to-Dallas trade, though Chris wants to see the Embiid-Brown pairing given a chance before pulling the plug. LeBron's free agency dominates the closing minutes: Adam Silver has publicly flagged that the prolonged indecision is creating scheduling complications, prediction markets briefly pushed Miami to 55% before cooling, and Bill remains steadfast that Cleveland is where LeBron ends up. Chris argues the Golden State scenario — LeBron and Steph together — would be must-watch television even as a seniors golf exhibition, calling it the story he's rooting for.
Both Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan came away from The Odyssey believing it will win Best Picture and that Matt Damon delivered a once-in-a-career performance. Nolan embraced the latest technology like Kubrick before him — and the IMAX experience is something audiences should seek out before it leaves theaters.
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