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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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You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

Don Jr.’s Wedding, and an NBA Roundtable

• Sept. 17

Episode Breakdown

Bryan and David discuss the ProPublica piece revealing that Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding was funded by a Russian oligarch. Then Bryan is joined by Logan Murdock and Howard Beck to discuss some pre-preseason NBA media stories.

Hosts

David Shoemaker

David Shoemaker

David Shoemaker

David Shoemaker

1:58:00

You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

Don Jr.’s Wedding, and an NBA Roundtable

• Sept. 17

Hosts

David Shoemaker

David Shoemaker

David Shoemaker

David Shoemaker

Episode Breakdown

Bryan and David discuss the ProPublica piece revealing that Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding was funded by a Russian oligarch. Then Bryan is joined by Logan Murdock and Howard Beck to discuss some pre-preseason NBA media stories.

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You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

Don Jr.’s Wedding, and an NBA Roundtable

The Press Box • Sept. 17

You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!

Don Jr.’s Wedding, and an NBA Roundtable

The Press Box • Sept. 17

What’s Bari Weiss Going to Do to ‘60 Minutes’? Plus: Fox’s Joe Davis!

What’s Bari Weiss Going to Do to ‘60 Minutes’? Plus: Fox’s Joe Davis!

The New ‘60 Minutes,’ Plus Joe Davis!

The Press Box • Sept. 11

What’s Bari Weiss Going to Do to ‘60 Minutes’? Plus: Fox’s Joe Davis!

What’s Bari Weiss Going to Do to ‘60 Minutes’? Plus: Fox’s Joe Davis!

The New ‘60 Minutes,’ Plus Joe Davis!

The Press Box • Sept. 11

The Only NFL Preview You Need to Listen To. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!

The Only NFL Preview You Need to Listen To. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!

The Only NFL Preview You Need. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!

An NFL Preview and Seth Wickersham!

The Press Box • Sept. 9

The Only NFL Preview You Need to Listen To. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!

The Only NFL Preview You Need to Listen To. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!

The Only NFL Preview You Need. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!

An NFL Preview and Seth Wickersham!

The Press Box • Sept. 9

The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod With Jason Concepcion

The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod With Jason Concepcion

The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod

The Press Box • Sept. 4

The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod With Jason Concepcion

The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod With Jason Concepcion

The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod

The Press Box • Sept. 4

College Football

The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

The Press Box • Aug. 28

College Football

The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

The Press Box • Aug. 28

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago

Kirk Herbstreit Joins the Show

The Press Box • Aug. 26

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago

Kirk Herbstreit Joins the Show

The Press Box • Aug. 26

Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

More on Jon Ossoff and Natalie Harp. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

More on Ossoff-Harp. Plus: Elex Michaelson!

The Press Box • Aug. 21

Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

More on Jon Ossoff and Natalie Harp. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

More on Ossoff-Harp. Plus: Elex Michaelson!

The Press Box • Aug. 21

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats, Election Day, and Data Centers

A Discussion With Senator Adam Schiff

The Press Box • Aug. 14

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance

Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats, Election Day, and Data Centers

A Discussion With Senator Adam Schiff

The Press Box • Aug. 14

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

Jason Concepcion on Right-Wing Media, David Ellison, and Tom Dundon

Right-Wing Media, David Ellison, and Tom Dundon

The Press Box • Aug. 6

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

Jason Concepcion on Right-Wing Media, David Ellison, and Tom Dundon

Right-Wing Media, David Ellison, and Tom Dundon

The Press Box • Aug. 6

CBS’s Big Tony Romo Decision and ESPN’s Anti-Debate Pivot. Plus: The New Yorker’s Hua Hsu on the Lost World of Magazines.

CBS’s Big Tony Romo Decision and ESPN’s Anti-Debate Pivot. Plus: The New Yorker’s Hua Hsu on the Lost World of Magazines.

CBS’s Tony Romo Decision, ESPN’s Anti-Debate Pivot, and Magazines

Tony Romo, ESPN’s Pivot, and Magazines

The Press Box • Aug. 3

CBS’s Big Tony Romo Decision and ESPN’s Anti-Debate Pivot. Plus: The New Yorker’s Hua Hsu on the Lost World of Magazines.

CBS’s Big Tony Romo Decision and ESPN’s Anti-Debate Pivot. Plus: The New Yorker’s Hua Hsu on the Lost World of Magazines.

CBS’s Tony Romo Decision, ESPN’s Anti-Debate Pivot, and Magazines

Tony Romo, ESPN’s Pivot, and Magazines

The Press Box • Aug. 3

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 1 hr 22 min

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The Weekend Reaction Pod: Bryan in Austin, Bad Omens for Tony Romo, and the Season Premiere of ‘60 Minutes’

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Bryan in Austin, Tony Romo, and ‘60 Minutes’

The Press Box • Sept. 14

The Weekend Reaction Pod: Bryan in Austin, Bad Omens for Tony Romo, and the Season Premiere of ‘60 Minutes’

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The Press Box • Sept. 14

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The New ‘60 Minutes,’ Plus Joe Davis!

The Press Box • Sept. 11

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The Press Box • Sept. 11

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The Press Box • Sept. 1

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The Press Box • Sept. 1

College Football

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The Press Box • Aug. 28

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The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

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The Press Box • Aug. 28

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago

Kirk Herbstreit Joins the Show

The Press Box • Aug. 26

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by ‘College GameDay’ 30 (!) Years Ago

Kirk Herbstreit Joins the Show

The Press Box • Aug. 26

How ‘Tony’ Turned Anthony Bourdain Into a Movie Star. Plus: The Latest on the Paramount Negotiations.

How ‘Tony’ Turned Anthony Bourdain Into a Movie Star. Plus: The Latest on the Paramount Negotiations.

How ‘Tony’ Turned Bourdain Into a Movie Star and the Latest on Paramount

How ‘Tony’ Made Bourdain a Movie Star

The Press Box • Aug. 25

How ‘Tony’ Turned Anthony Bourdain Into a Movie Star. Plus: The Latest on the Paramount Negotiations.

How ‘Tony’ Turned Anthony Bourdain Into a Movie Star. Plus: The Latest on the Paramount Negotiations.

How ‘Tony’ Turned Bourdain Into a Movie Star and the Latest on Paramount

How ‘Tony’ Made Bourdain a Movie Star

The Press Box • Aug. 25

Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

More on Jon Ossoff and Natalie Harp. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

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The Press Box • Aug. 21

Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

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The Press Box • Aug. 21

The Fallout From This Week’s Primaries. Plus: Joel Has Thoughts on “Woke 1.”

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The Press Box • Aug. 13

The Fallout From This Week’s Primaries. Plus: Joel Has Thoughts on “Woke 1.”

The Fallout From This Week’s Primaries. Plus: Joel Has Thoughts on “Woke 1.”

This Week’s Primaries. Plus: Joel Has Thoughts on “Woke 1.”

This Week’s Primaries and Thoughts on “Woke 1”

The Press Box • Aug. 13

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party. Plus: Stephen A. Smith, Journalist?

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party. Plus: Stephen A. Smith, Journalist?

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Democrats

The Press Box • Aug. 11

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party. Plus: Stephen A. Smith, Journalist?

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party. Plus: Stephen A. Smith, Journalist?

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party

AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Democrats

The Press Box • Aug. 11

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

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Right-Wing Media, David Ellison, and Tom Dundon

The Press Box • Aug. 6

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner

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The Press Box • Aug. 6

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