The Knicks (and a Crowded East) With Zach Lowe, Plus Anthony Jeselnik on Book Clubs, Roasts, and Stand-Up Comedy in 2026

September 22, 2026·2h 37m·6-min readconversationalcomedy

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Bill Simmons reunites with Zach Lowe and Anthony Jeselnik for a wide-ranging, freewheeling podcast that blends NBA analysis, comedy industry insights, and a deep dive into the revival of book culture through Jeselnik’s new show. The conversation is equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and inci

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Guest

Anthony Jeselnik

conversational on The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Bill SimmonsZach LoweAnthony Jeselnik

Books

The Glass HotelDungeon Crawler Carl

Companies

The Ringer

Topics

BooksCelebrityMoviesNbaPop CultureSports Betting

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