The Bill Simmons Podcast Half-Baked Ideas (the Return!) and Best Summer Foods With Kevin Wildes, Mallory Rubin, Joe House, and Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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Aug 19, 2019 
Join Kevin Wildes, Bill Simmons's longtime friend and former ESPN colleague, and Mallory Rubin, a Contributor to The Ringer, as they dive into a hilarious discussion of half-baked ideas like basketball batting cages and indoor whitewater rafting. They also engage in a rivalry over summer foods, reminiscing about corn, ice cream, and classic ballpark hot dogs while poking fun at modern food delivery. The playful banter and lively debates make for an entertaining exploration of culinary delights and whimsical innovations.
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Post Patrol Service
- Bill Simmons' daughter had a group text called "Post Patrol" to approve social media posts.
- This inspires an idea for a service where people can get feedback on their posts before sharing.
Gloober: Glue Guys for Hire
- Kevin Wildes learns about mercenary goalies in Canadian rec hockey leagues.
- This sparks the idea of "Gloober", a service for renting out "glue guys" for sports or corporate settings.
The Purge Origin Story
- Bill Simmons mentions that he and Kevin Wildes came up with the idea for "The Purge" franchise.
- The idea originated from a discussion about leap year and a day without rules.