I really like Bill Simmons, but much like characters on shows that run too long, he has become a caricature of himself. I hope this chinks his ego a bit, and he gets back to being a good balance of fan and historian in his pieces that he will, hopefully, start writing again. In terms of the podcast, it has not slid as much as the other platforms. However, my hope is the check by HBO helps him stick to what he is good at in terms of commentary: history and ambiance of an event or era.