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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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The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ Lane Kiffin, and More

• Dec. 5

Episode Breakdown

Bryan and Joel discuss Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘American Canto’ and what the future holds for her now. Next, they dive into the Lane Kiffin–Ole Miss situation. Finally, the guys talk about Paul Finebaum deciding not to run for Senate and Erin Andrews’s message to sports media hopefuls.

Hosts

1:19:00

The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ Lane Kiffin, and More

• Dec. 5

Hosts

Episode Breakdown

Bryan and Joel discuss Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘American Canto’ and what the future holds for her now. Next, they dive into the Lane Kiffin–Ole Miss situation. Finally, the guys talk about Paul Finebaum deciding not to run for Senate and Erin Andrews’s message to sports media hopefuls.

The Latest in Sports Media

The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ Lane Kiffin, and More

The Press Box • Dec. 5

The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

The ‘American Canto’ Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and the NFL During the Holidays

‘American Canto,’ Lane Kiffin, and More

The Press Box • Dec. 5

The December Issue: Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century?

The December Issue: Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century?

Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century?

The Press Box • Dec. 1

The December Issue: Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century?

The December Issue: Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century?

Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century?

The Press Box • Dec. 1

Bob Costas Remembers … the Great NFL Pregame Wars

Bob Costas Remembers … the Great NFL Pregame Wars

Bob Costas Remembers the NFL Pregame Wars

The Press Box • Nov. 26 • 51 min

Bob Costas Remembers … the Great NFL Pregame Wars

Bob Costas Remembers … the Great NFL Pregame Wars

Bob Costas Remembers the NFL Pregame Wars

The Press Box • Nov. 26 • 51 min

New News About Nuzzi, and Mamdani Goes to Washington. Plus: Susan Orlean on Breaking Into The New Yorker, Working for Tina Brown, and More.

New News About Nuzzi, and Mamdani Goes to Washington. Plus: Susan Orlean on Breaking Into The New Yorker, Working for Tina Brown, and More.

New Nuzzi News, Mamdani Goes to Washington, and Susan Orlean Joins

Nuzzi News and Susan Orlean Joins

The Press Box • Nov. 25 • 1 hr 18 min

New News About Nuzzi, and Mamdani Goes to Washington. Plus: Susan Orlean on Breaking Into The New Yorker, Working for Tina Brown, and More.

New News About Nuzzi, and Mamdani Goes to Washington. Plus: Susan Orlean on Breaking Into The New Yorker, Working for Tina Brown, and More.

New Nuzzi News, Mamdani Goes to Washington, and Susan Orlean Joins

Nuzzi News and Susan Orlean Joins

The Press Box • Nov. 25 • 1 hr 18 min

Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and the Frenzied Rollout of ‘American Canto’

Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and the Frenzied Rollout of ‘American Canto’

Olivia Nuzzi and ‘American Canto’

The Press Box • Nov. 19 • 1 hr 10 min

Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and the Frenzied Rollout of ‘American Canto’

Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and the Frenzied Rollout of ‘American Canto’

Olivia Nuzzi and ‘American Canto’

The Press Box • Nov. 19 • 1 hr 10 min

The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison ‘Now They Tell Us.’ Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth.

The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison ‘Now They Tell Us.’ Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth.

The Epstein Emails, Nico Harrison, and Cris Collinsworth

The Epstein Emails, Nico Harrison, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 14 • 1 hr 35 min

The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison ‘Now They Tell Us.’ Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth.

The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison ‘Now They Tell Us.’ Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth.

The Epstein Emails, Nico Harrison, and Cris Collinsworth

The Epstein Emails, Nico Harrison, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 14 • 1 hr 35 min

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends. Plus: The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel.

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends. Plus: The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel.

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Scandal, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 11 • 1 hr 9 min

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends. Plus: The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel.

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends. Plus: The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel.

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends

MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Scandal, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 11 • 1 hr 9 min

The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More.

The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More.

Election Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus, Booger McFarland Joins!

Election Night, ESPN’s Bookie, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 6 • 1 hr 19 min

The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More.

The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More.

Election Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus, Booger McFarland Joins!

Election Night, ESPN’s Bookie, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 6 • 1 hr 19 min

Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and a (New) White House Reporter Caper

Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and a (New) White House Reporter Caper

Election Tales, Trump on ‘60 Minutes,’ and a White House Reporter Caper

Election Tales and Trump on ‘60 Minutes’

The Press Box • Nov. 4 • 1 hr 8 min

Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and a (New) White House Reporter Caper

Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and a (New) White House Reporter Caper

Election Tales, Trump on ‘60 Minutes,’ and a White House Reporter Caper

Election Tales and Trump on ‘60 Minutes’

The Press Box • Nov. 4 • 1 hr 8 min

CBS’s Halloween “Bloodbath” and Michael Jordan as the NBA’s Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats.

CBS’s Halloween “Bloodbath” and Michael Jordan as the NBA’s Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats.

CBS’s “Bloodbath,” Michael Jordan on NBC, and Astead Herndon Joins

CBS Layoffs, MJ on NBC, and Astead Herndon

The Press Box • Oct. 31 • 1 hr 33 min

CBS’s Halloween “Bloodbath” and Michael Jordan as the NBA’s Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats.

CBS’s Halloween “Bloodbath” and Michael Jordan as the NBA’s Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats.

CBS’s “Bloodbath,” Michael Jordan on NBC, and Astead Herndon Joins

CBS Layoffs, MJ on NBC, and Astead Herndon

The Press Box • Oct. 31 • 1 hr 33 min

25 for 25: Looking at the Past and Future of Media

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Adviser Zara Rahim.

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Adviser Zara Rahim.

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Zara Rahim Joins

Trump’s Comment, MLB’s TV Deal, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 21 • 1 hr 25 min

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Adviser Zara Rahim.

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Adviser Zara Rahim.

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Zara Rahim Joins

Trump’s Comment, MLB’s TV Deal, and More

The Press Box • Nov. 21 • 1 hr 25 min

Headline Catch-Up: Colbert Is Canceled, NPR and PBS Are Defunded, and FS1’s Barstool Shake-Up. Plus, 25 for 25: NYT’s David Marchese on the Future of Interviewing.

Headline Catch-Up: Colbert Is Canceled, NPR and PBS Are Defunded, and FS1’s Barstool Shake-Up. Plus, 25 for 25: NYT’s David Marchese on the Future of Interviewing.

Colbert Canceled, NPR and PBS Defunded, and David Marchese on Interviewing

Colbert Canceled, NPR and PBS Defunded, and More

The Press Box • July 21 • 1 hr 31 min

Headline Catch-Up: Colbert Is Canceled, NPR and PBS Are Defunded, and FS1’s Barstool Shake-Up. Plus, 25 for 25: NYT’s David Marchese on the Future of Interviewing.

Headline Catch-Up: Colbert Is Canceled, NPR and PBS Are Defunded, and FS1’s Barstool Shake-Up. Plus, 25 for 25: NYT’s David Marchese on the Future of Interviewing.

Colbert Canceled, NPR and PBS Defunded, and David Marchese on Interviewing

Colbert Canceled, NPR and PBS Defunded, and More

The Press Box • July 21 • 1 hr 31 min

25 for 25: The Future of Celebrity Profiles With GQ’s Zach Baron

25 for 25: The Future of Celebrity Profiles With GQ’s Zach Baron

The Future of Celebrity Profiles With Zach Baron

The Press Box • July 17 • 1 hr 1 min

25 for 25: The Future of Celebrity Profiles With GQ’s Zach Baron

25 for 25: The Future of Celebrity Profiles With GQ’s Zach Baron

The Future of Celebrity Profiles With Zach Baron

The Press Box • July 17 • 1 hr 1 min

25 for 25: The Future of Physical Media With Sean Fennessey

25 for 25: The Future of Physical Media With Sean Fennessey

25 for 25: The Future of Physical Media

The Press Box • July 14 • 58 min

25 for 25: The Future of Physical Media With Sean Fennessey

25 for 25: The Future of Physical Media With Sean Fennessey

25 for 25: The Future of Physical Media

The Press Box • July 14 • 58 min

Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a “Hit Piece” in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran.

Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a “Hit Piece” in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran.

Zohran’s New York Win, NBA Draft, and Heather Cox Richardson on Trump

Zohran Wins and Heather Cox Richardson on Trump

The Press Box • June 26 • 1 hr 26 min

Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a “Hit Piece” in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran.

Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a “Hit Piece” in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran.

Zohran’s New York Win, NBA Draft, and Heather Cox Richardson on Trump

Zohran Wins and Heather Cox Richardson on Trump

The Press Box • June 26 • 1 hr 26 min

25 for 25: Noah Eagle. Plus, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo Becomes HuffPo.

25 for 25: Noah Eagle. Plus, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo Becomes HuffPo.

Noah Eagle, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo

The Press Box • June 5 • 1 hr 30 min

25 for 25: Noah Eagle. Plus, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo Becomes HuffPo.

25 for 25: Noah Eagle. Plus, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo Becomes HuffPo.

Noah Eagle, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo

The Press Box • June 5 • 1 hr 30 min

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and the Future of Sports Biographies

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and the Future of Sports Biographies

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and Sports Biographies

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson

The Press Box • June 2 • 1 hr 47 min

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and the Future of Sports Biographies

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and the Future of Sports Biographies

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and Sports Biographies

25 for 25: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson

The Press Box • June 2 • 1 hr 47 min

25 for 25: Nick Wright on the Future of Sports Debate

25 for 25: Nick Wright on the Future of Sports Debate

Nick Wright on the Future of Sports Debate

The Press Box • Feb. 18 • 1 hr 22 min

25 for 25: Nick Wright on the Future of Sports Debate

25 for 25: Nick Wright on the Future of Sports Debate

Nick Wright on the Future of Sports Debate

The Press Box • Feb. 18 • 1 hr 22 min

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