Ep. 31: Michael B. Jordan

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

Sports

4.5 • 29.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2015

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

HBO's Bill Simmons talks to 'Creed' star Michael B. Jordan about his bond with Carl Weathers (4:00 mark), the 'Rocky' franchise (7:00), Stallone's Oscar-worthy performance (13:00), Cotto-Canelo ringside reactions (21:00), mimicking top flight acting talents (28:00), 'The Wire' vs. 'Friday Night Lights' (34:00), Ryan Coogler's creative touch on 'Creed' (44:00), future projects (54:00) and a modern Rom-Com starring alongside Jennifer Lawrence (1:04:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:04.2	Figured like that, I love that.
1:06.8	This is like the 387th interview that could be Jordan's death.
1:12.5	But this would be one of the most fun ones.
1:14.1	You know what?
1:15.1	I'm glad I'm wrapping up my restaurant.
1:16.5	This is a wrap up?
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