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The Press Box

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

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 is joined by California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff to discuss a wide range of topics, including the state of the Democratic Party; President Donald Trump’s business ventures and financial growth while in office; the ongoin... more

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel react to the primary races this week with David Crowley upsetting Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s race for governor (1:32). Was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez out of line with her comments on “Woke 1” (33:32)? Plus, Bry... more

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David take a look at the Democratic Party. They talk about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent interview on ABC, Francesca Hong’s takes on holidays, and much more (8:30). Then in the notebook dump, they take a look at ... more

Today on The Press Box, Bryan is out but Joel is in and he is joined by co-host of the Wait a Second podcast, Jason Concepcion. In the spirit of that podcast, they take a look at a few big stories through a conspiratorial view. They talk about the de... more

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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!
Richard Brody
Movie critic for The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: 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.
Josh Shapiro
48th Governor of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Episode: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on His Party’s Path, JD Vance’s Lectures, and Life as a Point Guard
Brian Windhorst
ESPN NBA reporter who has covered LeBron since high school
ESPN
Episode: The June Issue: LeBron’s Final Decision With Brian Windhorst

Hosts

Bryan Curtis
Host of The Press Box; central voice in media analysis and interviews.
David Shoemaker
Co-host; brings sports and media industry perspectives.
Joel Anderson
Co-host; contributes cultural and media critique with humor.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • 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 States17 days 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 States19 days 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 Statesa month ago
  • No more Joel

    Part of the allure is the natural chemistry between Bryan & David. The show is at its best when those two really get deep into a topic (instead of mostly Bryan doing the news & David saying “yeah” & “mmm hmmm”). Sometimes the sameness can be boring.

    Curtis is a tremendous interviewer. Not sure why the Ringer doesn’t use him in other channels.

    Joel has been a disaster since Day 1. J-school was lame, he’s not interesting, & has zero charisma and zero rapport with Bryan. Seems like the Ringer c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AK224477
    United Statesa month ago
  • Josh Shapiro interview

    Love the show! I just wanted to note that Shapiro spent so many answers pointing fingers and taking shots at others in his party while saying that Dems should be focused on the people instead of intra-party battles. GSD doesn’t include seeing public school funding crater or allowing Republicans to take over the budget process and take their anger out on Philadelphia.

    I love the questions y’all ask in every interview but would love more follow-ups to their answers. Press Box is still the best s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MAC to the future
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners value the rigorous, insider-style media analysis and interview quality.
The show's panel dynamic and preparation are frequently praised, though some episodes polarize opinions on politics.

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#44
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#65
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Apple Podcasts
#93
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#122
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#154
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#177
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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.
The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell on Early 2028 Vibes, a Post-Trump GOP, and Building a Personality-Driven Media Company
Q: For people who might not be familiar, how do you put together a Focus Group of voters?
Longwell explains that they work with professional focus groups, use Zoom to scale, and carefully select participants by demographics to explore why people think as they do, not just what they think.

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A sharp, opinionated discussion about media across sports, politics, and popular culture. The show pairs veteran hosts with a rotating set of industry insiders and journalists to dissect how news is reported, who controls the narrative, and how platforms shape coverage—from newsroom dynamics to streaming and social media. Listeners can expect candid interviews, cross-cutting panel debates, and historical context on media trends, with a healthy dose of humor and sharp storytelling that makes complex media stories approachable for professionals and fans alike. A noteworthy strength is the show's ability to mix long-form interviews with rapid-fire analysis, creating a versatile format that appeals to both media practitioners and curious listen... more

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Recent guests on The Press Box include:

1. Hua Hsu
2. Mark Guiducci
3. David Shoemaker
4. Elissa Slotkin
5. Stephanie Ruhle
6. Frank Miller
7. Richard Brody
8. Josh Shapiro

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