Tag: HBO

Hello September

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Most of my favorite shows will begin airing new episodes starting this September. South Park, an American institution and one of my favorite shows ever, will begin it’s 20th season on the 14th. Donald Trump, the coming NFL season, and the Zika virus will provide a dispensary of ammunition. What unforeseen topic Matt and Trey will exploit next intrigues me most. Along with Colorado’s favorite crazed town this month promises great new seasons and recommencing of weekly news satires.

Real Time with Bill Maher returns September 16th on HBO. Maher will resume getting sued by Donald Trump and jabbing towards the general election this November. I expect “New Rules” when both candidates finally debate. With polls fluctuating frequently, Hillary’s Bengazi emails released, and boiling government situations Maher has plenty on his plate. Sharing in the buffet, John Oliver continues to educate us and crush Trump. Once Oliver and the Last Week Tonight team research your schemes the butthurt shrieks for all to hear.  The program resumes on the 25th.

Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons finishes the last half of its debut season this week. It’s the first season but it’s been underwhelming so far. Ratings wise it’s not doing well but the content has improved every episode. Simmons’ take on PSLs, Personal Seat Licenses, made me aware of an old issue that’s still around but hardly discussed. Learning Jonah Hill got bronchitis from doing too much fake coke or Michael Rapaport and Bill going to court with Judge Joe Brown about Deflate Gate were two of the best bits on the show so far. Hopefully HBO gives the show enough time to mature and build an audience. It’s not a great show yet but it’s steadily improving. The Ringer network and podcasts have been great too.

I’ve already watched the new season of Narcos and the fall of Pablo Escobar. His death doesn’t end the show for me though. The last episode leaves a nice rope for the show to continue which I’m hammering for. Star Wars Rebels will continue its third season on the 24th with a one hour premiere. I look forward to the foreshadowed decent of Ezra to the Dark side. Hopefully Darth Maul’s role continues to expand. I’m also excited about Danish actor Lars Mikkelsen as new villain Grand Admiral Thrawn. Mikkelsen has been great as Russian President Viktor Petrov in House of Cards. That’s another show I’m looking forward to next year.

What Up ESPN?

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New HBO talent and one of my favorites Bill Simmons finally announced his new show last week and formally announced it on his podcast today. As the image above mentions the debut episode will air June 22nd at 10 PM. The first season will consist of twenty 30 minute episodes with various guests. Simmons indicated with guest Michael Rapaport these episodes will feature multiple guests. Perhaps more than one guest per episode and will focus on conversations about sports and pop culture. Certainly the strongest elements of Bill’s ideas and opinions.

I’m definitely curious about who he will have on the show and what exactly he wants to talk about with his guests. Simmons does interviews but exactly like a Dan Patrick or Rachel Nichols. He’s far more conversational, likes a laugh, gossip, and sharing stories. His unique personality and approach garners a different type of show from what’s been out there on TV for ages. I expect something new, refreshing, and most importantly an invite to a hilarious conversation at a modern kick back, whether at a sports bar, club, or however you enjoy getting your buzz on.

Hopefully Michael Rapaport will guest on an episode like they suggested on today’s podcast. Their conversations about famous cocksmen like Burgess Meredith, Dr. J, and Matt Dillon kill me. Especially the one about Burgess, the stickman of his day. I’ll be interested in seeing if it will be celebrity or athlete heavy. The old BS Report and Grantland regulars should come by as well. I’m looking for Chuck Klosterman and guys like that to guest on the show regularly.