Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 22, 2016
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9

Critic Reviews

  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Jun 23, 2016
    70
    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).
  2. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Michael E. Ross
    Jun 23, 2016
    70
    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.
  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 23, 2016
    70
    His interview style is an effective one--opinionated without being overbearing, with just enough smugness to give some of his questions a provocative edge.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. nitetrainViking
    Jul 20, 2016
    9
    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 andJust 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.… Full Review »
  2. EPMD
    Jul 9, 2016
    9
    If you like Bill Simmons' podcasts then you'll like this show. He is an excellent interviewer and generally understands his subjects veryIf 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.… Full Review »
  3. NavyBean
    Jul 26, 2016
    1
    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    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.    … Full Review »
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