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The Press Box

The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.

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The Wooing of Donald Trump, USWNT Takery, and in Defense of Mark Jackson

The Wooing of Donald Trump, USWNT Takery, and in Defense of Mark Jackson

Bryan and David begin this week by discussing the U.S. women’s national team’s loss to Sweden this weekend and how both ... Read more

7 Aug 2023

1hr

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The Trump Trials and the Starless GOP Debate. Plus, Matt Belloni on Disney and the Strikes.

The Trump Trials and the Starless GOP Debate. Plus, Matt Belloni on Disney and the Strikes.

Bryan is back with a new segment, Weekend Headlines, where he shares three stories that will get you through the weekend... Read more

4 Aug 2023

29mins

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Variety vs. Puck and The Atlantic. Plus, ESPN’s New NBA Team, and Twitter Becomes X.

Variety vs. Puck and The Atlantic. Plus, ESPN’s New NBA Team, and Twitter Becomes X.

Bryan and David preview the new NBA announcing team at ESPN (0:30) before they unpack the media face-off between 'Variet... Read more

31 Jul 2023

49mins

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ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on 'SportsCenter' in 2023, Making It at ESPN, Philly Fandom, and Watching Games With His Dad.

ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on 'SportsCenter' in 2023, Making It at ESPN, Philly Fandom, and Watching Games With His Dad.

Bryan’s East Coast media tour stops off in Connecticut to sit down with ‘SportsCenter’ host Kevin Negandhi. They discuss... Read more

27 Jul 2023

53mins

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What It’s Like to Work at The Athletic With Lindsay Jones. Plus, ESPN and Newsroom AI.

What It’s Like to Work at The Athletic With Lindsay Jones. Plus, ESPN and Newsroom AI.

Bryan and David are joined by colleague Lindsay Jones to discuss her experience working at The Athletic. They review Bob... Read more

24 Jul 2023

1hr

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Astead Herndon on Campaign 2024, Midwest Diners, Podcasting vs. Writing, and The New York Times.

Astead Herndon on Campaign 2024, Midwest Diners, Podcasting vs. Writing, and The New York Times.

Bryan is joined by New York Times reporter and podcaster Astead Herndon from ‘The Run-Up’ to discuss life on the campaig... Read more

21 Jul 2023

48mins

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What Should The New York Times Do With The Athletic? Plus: No More Hollywood Profiles.

What Should The New York Times Do With The Athletic? Plus: No More Hollywood Profiles.

Bryan and David brainstorm how The New York Times and The Athletic could restructure heading into the new phase of cover... Read more

17 Jul 2023

53mins

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The We’re-Back Show: RIP New York Times Sports, ESPN Layoffs, GQ, and More

The We’re-Back Show: RIP New York Times Sports, ESPN Layoffs, GQ, and More

Bryan and David discuss The New York Times replacing its sports section with The Athletic and what that means for their ... Read more

14 Jul 2023

1hr 15mins

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Jake Tapper on Writing Novels, the '70s, Print Days, Rupert Murdoch, and the New CNN

Jake Tapper on Writing Novels, the '70s, Print Days, Rupert Murdoch, and the New CNN

Bryan is joined by CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss his upcoming thriller novel, ‘All the Demons Are Here.’ They begin talki... Read more

10 Jul 2023

39mins

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One Perfect Story: Chris Jones on "The Things That Carried Him"

One Perfect Story: Chris Jones on "The Things That Carried Him"

Bryan is joined by journalist Chris Jones to remember his 2010 piece in Esquire, "The Things That Carried Him," a true s... Read more

3 Jul 2023

1hr 2mins

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