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The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
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- Yesterday2h 1m
The Democrats Picked Their 2028 Primary Calendar. Which Contender Benefits? Plus: Our July Issue Grapples With Hulk Hogan.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David take a look at the shift in the 2028 Democratic primary calendar and discuss which contenders can win which states . They also talk about the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner . Then they get to the July Issue . Bryan talks with David about his new book, 'Why Hulk Hogan Matters.' They talk about the ups and downs of Hogan’s time in the spotlight and how he was often a reflection of American culture. Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Lucy Brick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago1h 5m
Why Were the ESPN Layoffs So Messy? Plus: Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the Democrats, the Mideast, and Election Security.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by talking about the ESPN’s layoffs again and getting Joel’s thoughts on how that process went down. Then they are joined by Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin. They discuss election security, the Democratic Party’s messaging, Trump’s self-enrichment, and much more.Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Sen. Elissa Slotkin Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago53 min
MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle on Trump’s Billions, the Biggest Issues of the Midterms, and Moving From the Business World to Cable News
Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by MS NOW's Stephanie Ruhle. They talk about the money Trump has made in office, working in investment banking before getting into media, the purpose of cable news, and much more.Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Stephanie Ruhle Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Lucy Brick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 15m
What Do the ESPN Layoffs Tell Us About ESPN’s Future? Plus: Trump vs. The New York Times, Tom Brady and WWE, and Bryan’s Broadway Notes.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by talking about Bryan's vacation in New York. Then they discuss the layoffs at ESPN , Trump's battle with The New York Times , and Tom Brady's newest endeavor . Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 16m
Bomani Jones on Our Post-Literate Society, Who to Root for in the World Cup, the LeBron-Industrial Complex, and Jay-Z (Again)
Today on The Press Box, Bryan is out, but Joel Anderson is here, and he's joined by Bomani Jones. They discuss myriad topics, including the literacy crisis , Bomani's time at summer league , LeBron's decision , the Jay-Z concerts , and much more. Host: Joel AndersonGuest: Bomani Jones Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 35m
The Mitch McConnell Photo and the ‘Death’ of Reading. Plus: Comics Legend Frank Miller!
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by looking back at the life of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. Then they discuss the Mitch McConnell hospital photo and the conspiracy theories surrounding it . Next they talk about the death of Lindsey Graham , the "death" of reading, and some Trump news. Finally, Bryan is joined by comic book creator Frank Miller to talk about how he got into comics, writing ‘Sin City’, ‘Batman’, and so much more . Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Frank MillerProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago54 min
The End of the Platner Campaign, Where's Mitch McConnell, and the Future of Youth Sports in America.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson discuss the end of Graham Platner's campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. Then they talk about Mitch McConnell's whereabouts and health before checking in on the Texas Senate race. Plus, they react to the New York Times' competition with AI slop and Alexi Lalas's take on youth soccer in America. Intro The end of the Platner campaign Where’s Mitch McConnell? Checking in on the Texas Senate race The New York Times trying to outrun AI slop is fascinating Alexi Lalas on youth soccer in AmericaHosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonProducer: Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago52 min
The New Yorker’s Richard Brody on Movie Critics, the Complaints About Hollywood, and the Future of the Written Review. Plus, His Five Politically-Relevant Summer Movies.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan sits down with New Yorker film critic Richard Brody. The duo discuss Brody’s career reviewing movies, being a filmmaker in the early ’90s (while also working at a detective agency), and how exactly he shifted careers and got hired at The New Yorker. The guys also talk through the main complaints consumers have about movies these days and how warranted they are. To close things out, Brody gives his “Five Politically Relevant Summer Movies.” Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Richard Brody Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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