Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons: Season 1

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Any Given Wednesday With Bill Simmons

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Season Details & Credits

HBO | Season Premiere Date: June 22, 2016

Starring: Bill Simmons

Summary: Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons hosts a new weekly talk show with an emphasis on sports, but will also cover pop culture and technology for HBO.

Genre(s): Comedy, Sports, Talk & Interview, Tech & Gaming

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E18. Episode 18
Air Date: November 16, 2016
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S1:E17. Episode 17
Air Date: November 9, 2016
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S1:E16. Episode 16
Air Date: November 2, 2016

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IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Jun 23, 2016

Wednesday has no demonstrable difficulties with keeping the show flowing despite the lack of commercial breaks (which offer their own particular rhythm to late night). Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 23, 2016

His interview style is an effective one--opinionated without being overbearing, with just enough smugness to give some of his questions a provocative edge. Read full review

Michael E. Ross

Jun 23, 2016

Simmons pushed back on Barkley’s rankings, as only a true fan can. It’s this informed jousting, the back and forth between devotees of sports that could make Any Given Wednesday appointment viewing for sports fans. ... It’s classic Bill Simmons, a man with questions and answers, with a new forum where he can drop the mic and let others do the same. Read full review

Sonia Saraiya

Jun 23, 2016

While Barkley was tolerable and the segments choppy but intriguing, Simmons’ interview with Ben Affleck about the New England Patriots and the scandal termed “Deflategate” turned into one of the most fascinating character studies I’ve seen on a talk show. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Jun 23, 2016

Mr. Simmons stayed in his comfort zone almost exclusively, and the result was largely a televised version of what you might hear on sports talk radio, only with cursing. The cursing was the best part, actually. Mr. Affleck did most of it. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Jun 23, 2016

If Any Given Wednesday were a live show, I'd be much more generous about the myriad points of sloppiness, but this was a pre-taped show that has been many months, or many years per Simmons' narrative about his dream of being on HBO, in the making so expectations of tighter punchlines, more clearly edited film and better spatial awareness aren't unfair. Still, there were elements that had potential. Read full review

Daniel D'Addario

Jun 23, 2016

Simmons, on the first episode of his new weekly talk show Any Given Wednesday, barely meets the camera’s gaze, and his delivery is stiff and halting; he seemed overmatched by the most basic aspects of TV talk. Read full review

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nitetrainViking

Jul 20, 2016

Just finished watching first 3 shows on TIVO. I think this is great, even though I don't follow mixed martial arts, (2nd show). Serena and Aaron Rogers were great in 3rd show. Plus, I felt there was a strong start with Sir Charles Barkley. While everyone's a critic when it comes to taste, IJust finished watching first 3 shows on TIVO. I think this is great, even though I don't follow mixed martial arts, (2nd show). Serena and Aaron Rogers were great in 3rd show. Plus, I felt there was a strong start with Sir Charles Barkley. While everyone's a critic when it comes to taste, I am pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy this show.… Expand

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EPMD

Jul 9, 2016

If you like Bill Simmons' podcasts then you'll like this show. He is an excellent interviewer and generally understands his subjects very well. The quality of guests is very high, but the time limit hurts him. I think he is an ideal podcast host and would be a great TV host if the show was aIf you like Bill Simmons' podcasts then you'll like this show. He is an excellent interviewer and generally understands his subjects very well. The quality of guests is very high, but the time limit hurts him. I think he is an ideal podcast host and would be a great TV host if the show was a full hour long to allow for fuller conversations.… Expand

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NavyBean

Jul 26, 2016

Ultimate Bro show. I ain't seen so much smoke blowin' since I went to the Cigar Convention in downtown Cigarville.

Dude gets a guy on his show and asks the most harmless rimjo questions I ever did hear. Reminds me of Sam Malone railing on the merits of natural grass vs. artificial turf.Ultimate Bro show. I ain't seen so much smoke blowin' since I went to the Cigar Convention in downtown Cigarville.

Dude gets a guy on his show and asks the most harmless rimjo questions I ever did hear. Reminds me of Sam Malone railing on the merits of natural grass vs. artificial turf. The Conrad Bain of sports. Not unpleasant, but not enough in any department to carry his own show.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

51
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 22, 2016
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  S1:E18. Episode 18
  Air Date: November 16, 2016
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  S1:E17. Episode 17
  Air Date: November 9, 2016
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  S1:E16. Episode 16
  Air Date: November 2, 2016
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  S1:E15. Episode 15
  Air Date: October 26, 2016
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  S1:E14. Episode 14
  Air Date: October 19, 2016
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  S1:E13. Episode 13
  Air Date: October 5, 2016
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  S1:E12. Episode 12
  Air Date: September 28, 2016
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  S1:E11. Episode 11
  Air Date: September 21, 2016
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  S1:E10. Episode 10
  Air Date: September 14, 2016
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  S1:E9. Episode 9
  Air Date: September 7, 2016
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  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: August 17, 2016
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  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: August 10, 2016
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: August 3, 2016
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: July 27, 2016
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: July 13, 2016
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: July 6, 2016
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: June 29, 2016
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: June 22, 2016