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Tom Brady's best broadcast, Bill Simmons and Spotify, Barstool departures
Tom Brady rose to the occasion during the Commanders-Lions game. Bill Simmons is reportedly likely sticking with Spotify. Amazon hires Kevin Harlan for their NBA coverage. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including "Bussin' With The Boys" leaving Barstool Sports on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:36: Ohio State winning national championship
-1:51: Commanders-Lions review, Tom Brady’s best(?) game so far
-15:51: NFL broadcaster #1 booth power rankings
-23:47: Bill Simmons likely renewing with Spotify
-40:19: Bill Simmons subreddit
-42:14: Amazon hiring Kevin Harlan as #2 NBA play-by-play
-51:24: Hot Mics
-51:41: “Bussin’ With The Boys” and Grace O’Malley leaving Barstool
-58:16: Ohio State guilt
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