The Hottest Take
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Family Style
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the communal dining experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Smoking
19 Dec 2019
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Chris Ryan has a strong opinion on smoking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Restaurant Ambience
18 Dec 2019
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Chris Ryan has a suggestion to improve the dining experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trader Joe's
17 Dec 2019
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Juliet Litman shares her thoughts on the grocery chain’s design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christmas Presents
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons explains his rule for exchanging gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cheating in Sports
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan shares an opinion on breaking the rules in professional sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adele
11 Dec 2019
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Juliet Litman asks why Adele is not in a particular conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steak
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons has a problem with a style of meat preparation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'The Irishman'
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin delivers a scorching-hot opinion about Martin Scorsese’s latest film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
TV Deaths
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Litman has a solution for dealing with TV-show deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Birthday Celebrations
04 Dec 2019
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Chris Ryan pitches a new rule for honoring people's birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Fourth Quarter
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Clark has a change for the last quarter of NBA games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Home Alone'
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons dusts off one of his most controversial takes of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Holiday Music
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Litman knows what we've been missing every November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thanksgiving Diet
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin proposes a new regimen regarding when we eat the holiday meal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pie
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey questions its value in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pasta
21 Nov 2019
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Jason Concepcion has thoughts on the Italian staple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paper Straws
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Litman gives her spin on the eco-driven movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In-Game Music
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons presents his opinion of music at professional sporting events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buttons
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Parker wants to revolutionize the way we dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kobe
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons explains the effect Kobe Bryant’s retirement had on the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Perry
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons explains that everyone is judging Matthew Perry incorrectly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Home-Field Advantage
12 Nov 2019
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Rodger Sherman pitches an idea to make home-field advantage more interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lunch
11 Nov 2019
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According to Joe House, a lunch invitation can mean only a few things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Olympics
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rodger Sherman says the Olympics needs to make a change, and there are two options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons has an idea to improve the social media app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Toilets
05 Nov 2019
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Sean Fennessey explains his grievance with bathrooms in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steph Curry
04 Nov 2019
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Tyler Parker has a unique view on Steph Curry's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Free Throws
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it accepted that some NBA players are bad free throw shooters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dinner
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan explains that dinners at restaurants need this fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'The Martian'
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Concepcion knows exactly how Matt Damon's character passed the time in the 2015 Ridley Scott film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Poke
28 Oct 2019
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Dave Chang serves up a take on the popular Hawaiian dish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heating Up Hockey
24 Oct 2019
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Kevin Clark has an idea that will spice up the NHL regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Halloween Needs These Rules
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Litman explains how and why Halloween needs to be reined in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Salad Does Not Need
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Dobbins has some thoughts on what does and does not belong in salad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Harden Can Make the Finals
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons reveals what’s holding James Harden back from playing in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Elevators and the TSA: Going In the Wrong Direction
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons introduces the double take by explaining how when it comes to elevators and the TSA, we're putting too much mental energy into one and no...
Belichick to the Rescue
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Clark knows how to best use Bill Belichick to improve the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Wouldn't Have This Problem
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Dobbins begs to differ with a key part of 'Joker.' Note: Spoilers discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
The Problem With the MLB Playoffs
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey has a solution to enhance baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Improve the NBA
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Parker has a suggestion that could not only improve the NBA, but also potentially lead to expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
If Animals Could Talk
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shea Serrano presents a theory that may change the way you look at animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sweet Potato Fries
08 Oct 2019
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Mallory Rubin takes aim at the trendy side dish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our Relationship With Pets
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan unleashes a take that kick-starts an emotional roller coaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Redheaded Actress
03 Oct 2019
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Jason Concepcion presents his theory about auburn-haired actresses in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Jets' Giant Problem
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons pitches a theory on the lack of success for the New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Power of Pizza
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey explains just how good New York City pizza is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Secret to Kliff Kingsbury's Success
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan explains why Kliff Kingsbury is an NFL head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Social Media Tip for Kevin Durant
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Concepcion has some advice for Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Emmys
25 Sep 2019
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Chris Ryan has a fix for the Primetime Emmys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr. Joseph Warren
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryen Russillo explains how a single injury in the 18th century altered American history and the Boston bar scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Nick Saban
23 Sep 2019
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Bill Simmons explains why Nick Saban continues to coach college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indoor Volleyball
19 Sep 2019
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Rodger Sherman makes the case that America is missing out on an amazing game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Alphabet
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Parker wants to edit the alphabet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fantasy Football
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons's take about fantasy football gets hijacked by Chris Ryan's even hotter take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Indiana Jones
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Indiana Jones is not the swashbuckling archeologist that we all think he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hottest Take Trailer
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons and his friends from The Ringer will debate, defend, and parse a controversial opinion on a pressing topic of the day. The takes cover ti...