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The Press Box

The Ringer
Donald Trump
ESPN
NFL
The Washington Post
Trump
NBA
Democratic Party
Kamala Harris
The New Yorker
College Football
CBS News
Stephen A. Smith
Dallas Cowboys
Joe Biden
Trump Administration
NFL Draft
NBA Finals
Olivia Nuzzi
CNN
Iran

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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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David are joined by Jason Concepcion to discuss the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers investigation. They talk about the findings from the NBA, Pablo Torre's reporting throughout this saga, and a past ESPN report that was c... more

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by explaining the schedule change for the show. Then they get into a few big headlines, including one from The Washington Post, one concerning the novel of the year, one about college football Week 0, and ... more

Today on The Press Box, it's the August Issue. With college football season kicking off soon, Bryan and Joel discuss how we talk about college football and how it's changed over the years. They talk about how NIL has changed things, what's considered... more

Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by Kirk Herbstreit ahead of his 31st year on 'College GameDay.' They talk about how Herbstreit got the job, his first impressions of Chris Fowler and Lee Corso, and much more.

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Recent Guests

Elex Michaelson
Host of CNN's The Story Is
CNN
Episode: Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!
Adam Schiff
U.S. Senator from California
U.S. Senate
Episode: Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance
Cliff Augustin
Guest joining to discuss the primaries fallout and related topics
Episode: The Fallout from This Week’s Primaries. Plus: Joel Has Thoughts on "Woke 1".
Hua Hsu
Staff writer at The New Yorker, magazine collector/interpreter
The New Yorker
Episode: 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.
Mark Guiducci
Global Editorial Director of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Episode: Mark Guiducci Grew Up Reading Vanity Fair. Now, He's Running the Place.
David Shoemaker
Author and guest on the July issue discussion
The Ringer
Episode: The Democrats Picked Their 2028 Primary Calendar. Which Contender Benefits? Plus: Our July Issue Grapples With Hulk Hogan.
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan, invited guest
U.S. Senate (Michigan)
Episode: Senator Elissa Slotkin on the Democrats, the Mideast, and Election Security. Plus: Why Were the ESPN Layoffs So Messy?
Stephanie Ruhle
Ms Now host, Money Power Politics
MSN/MSNBC
Episode: MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle on Trump’s Billions, the Biggest Issues of the Midterms, and Moving From the Business World to Cable News
Frank Miller
Comic book artist and writer; creator of The Dark Knight Returns and Sin City
Self/Various (franchise works)
Episode: The Mitch McConnell Photo and the ‘Death’ of Reading. Plus: Comics Legend Frank Miller!

Hosts

Joel Anderson
Co-host/Regular on The Press Box with a focus on journalism, media criticism, and culture, sometimes taking hosting duties
Bryan Curtis
Host with a strong focus on media criticism, politics, and industry analysis; known for prepared questions and deep-dive takes
David Shoemaker
Co-host and veteran media critic with wrestling and entertainment history expertise

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Joel

    Love Joel on the pod, great addition

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mas13128234
    United States6 days ago
  • Good Ringer Content?!

    They show is often Brian’s vanity project with softball interviews and shooting the breeze with Shoemaker, but the addition of Joel Anderson affirms that this is one of the few podcasts doing thoughtful media criticism. Worth trying!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Please Quit Twitter
    United States15 days ago
  • Used to be something

    Used to be a great podcast. The hosts *are* great. The effort to do more politician interviews and mine it all for video clips has made it forgettable. Really too bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jimmy (Offline)
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bruh

    Sorry but I had to comment on this. How does a news/culture podcast not mention Stephen Colbert when talking about South Carolina and the Dems primary schedule. Y’all need more hot takes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2649372Dan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Joel

    Joel is here to breathe life into the pod. I always love Bryan’s insights and takes but respectfully David doesn’t add too much. Joel lifts the pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sevprez
    United States2 months ago

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Some criticisms focus on sound quality and pacing when multiple topics converge.
Listeners appreciate the depth and preparedness of Bryan Curtis and the guests; Joel's presence is polarizing but adds debate energy.
Fans value episodes that blend politics, sports, and media history, with strong interviewer preparation.
A segment of listeners desire more follow-up questions and tougher interview tactics.
Positive feedback often highlights strong guest selections and insightful industry analysis.

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#57
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#107
Canada/Sports
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#193
Australia/Sports
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#80
Philippines/Sports
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#138
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#199
Spain/Sports

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by 'College GameDay' 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.
Q: What do you remember about your audition for College GameDay?
Herbstreit recalls being terrified but notes that Lee Corso and Chris Fowler gave him a chance, the studio experience, and the sense that this could be a career-changing moment despite initial nerves.
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.
Q: When did you first articulate that you wanted to write for glossy or semi-glossy pages, like magazine work you read growing up?
The guest recalls a career-day moment in middle school where a Rolling Stone writer described the life of magazine journalism, which crystallized for him the appeal of becoming an expert on different topics for short periods and then moving on to new subjects.
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.
Q: What is the job of the film critic, and how should criticism relate to filmmaking?
He argues that the job of the critic is essentially to engage with the art itself, not merely to judge or promote films; criticism should think of cinema as a future-oriented, imaginative practice that helps readers understand what movies can be and do.
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.
Q: When did you first think about becoming a movie critic?
Brody describes a formative moment in college around discovering Godard and the way criticism could be a form of thinking about cinema that parallels directing in its creation of meaning, which inspired him to pursue film criticism more seriously.
World Cup Takes and Trump’s UFC Birthday Party. Plus, Peter Kafka on Fox and Roku.
Q: What was the significance of the White House UFC event in terms of media strategy?
The hosts argue it symbolized how political theater, sports spectacle, and celebrity appearances converge to extend reach and influence, leveraging both traditional and new media channels.

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A sharp, media-forward discussion show that covers the intersection of sports, politics, and culture through a media lens. Episodes routinely feature high-profile guests and deep dives into editorial strategy, interviewing figures from Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and prominent politicians, with frequent forays into sports media, journalism ethics, and the business of entertainment. The format blends thoughtful analysis, revealing anecdotes, and provocative takes, often anchored by a small, consistent hosting trio that balances inquiry, critique, and humor. This mix tends to attract listeners who want well-sourced context on media trends, a critique of journalism and power, and timely roundups on sports and politics. A notable edge is the e... more

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Recent guests on The Press Box include:

1. Elex Michaelson
2. Adam Schiff
3. Cliff Augustin
4. Hua Hsu
5. Mark Guiducci
6. David Shoemaker
7. Elissa Slotkin
8. Stephanie Ruhle

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