Bill Simmons has been a part of many sports fans' lives for two decades, leading to evolving feelings ranging from admiration to criticism. Many dedicated fans listen to his podcasts, often to critique him while enjoying his content. A subreddit dedicated to Simmons has emerged, where fans joke about him and discuss The Bill Simmons Podcast lore. An anonymous host of The r/BillSimmons Podcast illustrates the long-standing relationship many fans have with Simmons, starting with his writing in the early 2000s and continuing through his podcasting career.
Bill Simmons has been a part of my life for about 20 years now, and my feelings about him have evolved through different phases including being a fan and a critic.
There is a demographic of sports fans for whom Bill Simmons occupies an odd and conflicted space in their media diet, mourning his potential retirement.
Thousands of people congregate on a subreddit dedicated to Bill Simmons, sharing jokes, maintaining the lore of The Bill Simmons Podcast universe, and engaging with each other.
The host of The r/BillSimmons Podcast shared their long-term consumption of Simmons’ work, which began in the early 2000s during the Yankees-Sox rivalry.
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