The Press Box

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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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Apr 9, 2019 · 55 min
Wade Wade … Don’t Tell Me! Joe Biden, the AAF, and Paul Pierce | The Press Box
Joe Biden’s unwanted touching (03:00), the destruction of the Alliance of American Football (25:00), and the Paul Pierce vs. Dwyane Wade sports debate (38:00). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Apr 5, 2019 · 35 min
Tea Time Pooshes the Limit of Kardashian Konversation | Tea Time
Billy Ray Cyrus is making country music hip again with a remix of 'Old Town Country Road' (1:19), three pieces of lifestyle advice we learned from Kourtney Kardashian's new website Poosh (6:36), the worst April Fools pranks by celebrities (12:58), and trying to understand what janties are (21:26). Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer
Apr 4, 2019 · 44 min
Kate Middleton’s Rural Rivalry and Chloë Sevigny’s Most Prized Possession | Jam Session
Allegations that A-Rod cheated on J.Lo are coming out just days after they announced their engagement (1:12). There are rumors flying about a potential rift between Kate Middleton and her friend Rose Hanbury (6:03), both members of a British social group nicknamed “The Turnip Toffs” (13:28). In her own words, Chloë Sevigny tells the NYT's T Magazine what her most prized possession is (25:49), and other iconic Chloë Sevigny moments (35:44). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chri
Apr 2, 2019 · 55 min
The View to a Kill: Maddow, LeBron, and Rosie | The Press Box
Donald Trump continues his total-exoneration victory lap and Rachel Maddow refuses to let the Mueller report go (04:30); the sports media world flips on LeBron James (23:30); and a new book reveals the behind-the-scenes chaos at 'The View' (39:00). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Mar 30, 2019 · 32 min
Ten Things We Love About 1999 | Tea Time
The trailer for the newest season of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' dropped this week and it looks like we are in store for a dramatic season (3:42). Miley Cyrus may be bringing back 'Hannah Montana' (10:33). We pick our favorite movies of 1999 (20:22), and try to figure out why 'Avengers: Endgame' is going to be three hours long (25:02). Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer
Mar 27, 2019 · 33 min
A Nutty Avenatti Week | Damage Control
Michael Avenatti was charged this week with trying to extort Nike for millions of dollars (1:59). How did the lawyer go from a rising political star to being hated by both the left and right (6:46)? Also, Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, settled a case the state of Oklahoma had brought against them for allegedly igniting the opioid crisis with the creation of OxyContin (19:49). Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity
Mar 26, 2019 · 53 min
Mueller Over and the Tom Izzo Controversy | The Press Box
The delivery of Robert Mueller's much-anticipated report (03:00), the world reacts to Michigan State’s Tom Izzo yelling at a player during the NCAA tournament (32:15), and a “Notebook Dump” on tape recording interviews, journalist headshots, and more (43:30). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Mar 22, 2019 · 39 min
Once Upon a Tea Time in Hollywood | Tea Time
Congratulations to Jessica Simpson, who finally gave birth to her third child after what felt like a multiyear pregnancy (1:05). Also, we investigate Ben Affleck walking around Los Angeles (12:00), discuss Garrett Hedlund being the perfect rebound guy (20:03), and wonder whether the Hadid sisters are actually reading the books they're carrying around with them (32:30). Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer
Mar 20, 2019 · 44 min
Scammer Season Never Ends | Jam Session
Elizabeth Holmes is back in the news after the premiere of the HBO documentary about Theranos (4:33). The college-admissions scandal might be the greatest celebrity scam story of the century (13:16). If you want to get back at your ex-wife, a 42-foot-tall photograph of you with your new wife might work (29:34), and we celebrate J.Lo and A-Rod’s engagement (33:07). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Read more about Harry Macklowe’s photographs here.
Mar 19, 2019 · 55 min
That’s Mr. O’Rourke to You!: Beto, Today’s NBA, and Tucker Carlson | The Press Box
Beto O’Rourke running for the Democratic nomination for president (03:00), the happiness of today’s NBA players (23:30), and Tucker Carlson's audio clips unearthed by Media Matters (38:30). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Mar 15, 2019 · 33 min
Ben Affleck’s Back (and Ben Affleck’s Back) | Tea Time
Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are courting jail time thanks to Operation Varsity Blues, but was USC worth it? (4:15) J.Lo and A-Rod are finally engaged, but her ring is smaller than his (13:40). 'Triple Frontier' lived up to expectations (21:30), and the 'Aladdin' movie may be better than we thought (28:45). Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly
Mar 13, 2019 · 41 min
Some Admissions-Scandal Schadenfreude | Damage Control
Federal agents arrested 50 people this week, including the actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, for allegedly bribing people to get their children into elite colleges (2:35). What does this story say about class mobility and the United States' obsession with college (19:42)? Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity
Mar 12, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
Dead Solid Perfect: Dan Jenkins, Boycotting Fox, and Moonlighting for the Mets | The Press Box
The passing of legendary sportswriter Dan Jenkins (03:00), whether the Democrats have a right to stiff Fox News for a primary debate (32:45), and ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza’s new position with the New York Mets (40:30). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Mar 8, 2019 · 35 min
Look What You Made Us Do: We’re Taylor Swift Stans Now? | Tea Time
Pete Davidson is back in a big way with a new tattoo and new public displays of affection (3:48). Ahead of her 30th birthday, Taylor Swift published a list in Elle that runs down 30 things she has learned (13:46). Emily Ratajkowski needs to pay her rent (20:16), and why 'Triple Frontier' is a movie made with women in mind (23:56). Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly
Mar 7, 2019 · 37 min
Kardashians vs. Pinkett Smiths: A War in Calabasas | Jam Session
Jordyn Woods went on Jada Pinkett Smith’s talk show ‘Red Table Talk’ to tell her side of the Tristan Thompson drama (1:06). We remember Luke Perry, who taught a generation about teen idols (19:31), and go deep on celebrities at Madison Square Garden (26:56). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
Mar 5, 2019 · 52 min
Beto Late Than Never | The Press Box
How the Dallas Cowboys got Jason Witten back (03:00), Jane Mayer’s New Yorker story about Fox News (22:45), and what the Bob Kraft media coverage says about the way we cover a scandal (36:45). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Mar 1, 2019 · 35 min
Are We Out of the (Jordyn) Woods Yet? | Tea Time
Taylor Swift is dropping some major hints that she's going to release new music (1:00). A follow-up to our investigation of the Tristan-Khloe-Jordyn saga (5:14). A new investigation into whether Brie Larson is actually friends with Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence (17:25). And Liz brings back her worst take of the week (22:49). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer
Feb 28, 2019 · 46 min
Die a Hero or Live Long Enough to See Yourself Get Cancelled | Damage Control (Ep. 579)
The social platform Pinterest is going after anti-vaxxing memes in a big way, but what does this mean for free speech online (1:39)? CNN published an investigation of the famous soul singer James Brown this month with grisly allegations about his past. What happens to someone's legacy when new information about them comes out after they've died (22:56)? Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity Read the CNN investigation into James Brown here.
Feb 26, 2019 · 42 min
And the Oscar Doesn’t Go to ... | The Press Box (Ep. 578)
Discussing the best media subplots from the Oscars (02:00), CNN hiring a Jeff Sessions flack to help guide its 2020 election coverage (20:15), and the Zion Williamson think pieces (30:45). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Feb 23, 2019 · 36 min
Khloe Kardashian for Bachelorette, Plus: Bill Simmons! | Tea Time (Ep. 577)
We go deep on the Khloe-Jordyn-Tristan cheating scandal (5:11). Miranda Lambert's new husband previously went viral for being a hot dancing cop (15:34). We preview the Oscars and make some predictions (22:11), and stay tuned until the end for Tea Time's inaugural guest, Bill Simmons (28:40)! Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Guest: Bill Simmons