This observation makes the Ringer writers seem pretty thin skinned which is not an admirable quality for anyone let alone a professional whose job is to “express oneself” publicly. But think about this: Now we’ve lost the snotty bloggers. 500 users here now. Bill Simmons and Russillo would issue separate apologies on their podcasts. 305 users here now. The end was decent, I had low expectations though knowing they didnt have money for something crazyand join one of thousands of communities.Agreed completely, I thought it was pretty bad. Like Bill says a lot, this is a movie where I just want to hang out with the characters My job involves having to read a lot of media, and the quality difference between the PE-owned papers and ones that are independent or owned by media companies is astounding.This week, as one staffer after another quit, I couldn’t help but think of one of the first Deadspin-induced moments of journalistic anxiety. After many successful years at ESPN as a writer, tv host, and creator (of Grantland & 30 for 30), he signed a lucrative deal to partner with HBO. Nobody thinks journalism as a business is doing fantastic, but in many cases, VC firms make a not great situation worse in the search of short term profit.Has Bill ever acknowledged the existence of Deadspin before?The critique isn’t worth revisiting. Bill Simmons is a sports writer, television personality, and podcaster. billsimmons join leave 15,531 readers. For example I certainly don't think Bill owes his success primarily to sucking up lol, that's total BS. Isn’t it a twitter issue?Where has he been? Still, I'm absolutely into that director going forward.
see full image. I guess he was saving all his chaotic energy for this one pod because he hit us with not one, not two, but THREE ridiculous BS-isms:I started listening to Simmons because of his NBA coverage. I think Bill's headcount requests at Grantland were pretty absurd, but ESPN and Bill can both be right here. Most of their recent output was just mean-spirited and condescending, save for “why your team sucks” which was mean-spirited and condescending in the best way.Most of their recent output was just mean-spirited and condescendingThe broader issue you’re referencing is part of a troubling trend and it sucks for sure, but many of us have trouble sympathizing with the Deadspin staff because of the above.No and good on him for it . I was trying to do a shoot the shit, take your mind off things kind of podcast like we would always do on Sunday, and the moment was bigger than that. Their chemistry makes that podcast what it is.It sounds like this whole subreddit is on notice.The least sincere thing that’s ever featured on his podcasts. I can understand the argument saying that these are underrated, good or even great but best?? Get over that shit. billsimmons join leave 15,539 readers. No one is sitting around waxing poetic about The King of Staten Island.Reddit is filled with interest based communities, offering something for everyone. You read that correctly. But that figure was 90% 20 years ago. But we are both probably half-heartedly clicking on "2020 Mock Draft" and that elevates it as the more valuable piece, even if we cared more about the quality of the other.In the book of basketball there's a footnote that mentions Will Leitch and references his time as the editor of Deadspin.
I grew up reading SI and remember reading about both Deadspin and Simmons in a "future of sports journalism" piece. Before he lacked so much personality and now he’s letting it all out.