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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Feb 20, 2019 · 45 min
Dissecting the Latest Kardashian Scandal, Plus: a Meg Minute! | Jam Session (Ep. 576)
Khloe Kardashian split with Tristan Thompson this week after allegedly finding out he cheated on her with Kylie Jenner’s best friend (2:10). Lee Radziwill, sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, passed away last week, and The New York Times gave her a very rude obituary (17:07). We introduce a new segment called Meg Minute (28:30) and host another round of Celebrity Real Estate Corner (39:26)! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Read The New York Times obituary of Lee Radziwill here.
Feb 20, 2019 · 54 min
Man at His Worst | The Press Box (Ep. 575)
The alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett (03:00), Esquire in 2019 (26:30), and the first real dumb controversy of the 2020 presidential campaign (39:30). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Feb 16, 2019 · 33 min
We Found Love In a Sparsely Decorated Kardashian Place | Tea Time (Ep. 574)
Celebrities celebrated Valentine's Day with both extravagant gestures and spon-con (7:05). Zoe Kravitz is thirst-trapping (16:49). John Mayer got his hair cut in between the Grammys and the afterparty (20:31), and if you're going to throw food at someone, why would you throw a salad (27:18)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer
Feb 14, 2019 · 41 min
The Art of Hate-Reading | Damage Control (Ep. 573)
Esquire published a cover story this week that Twitter immediately deemed a "hate-read"; is there any value in reading things just to dislike them (1:18)? Atlanta rapper 21 Savage was arrested two weeks ago by ICE; the agency might be trying to send a message (22:21). Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity
Feb 12, 2019 · 55 min
Oppo Dump! | The Press Box (Ep. 572)
How former New York Times editor Jill Abramson got cancelled (03:00), Kevin Durant and the future of NBA media relations (28:30), and Jeff Bezos vs. The National Enquirer (43:15). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Feb 9, 2019 · 34 min
Meet the Biebers | Tea Time (Ep. 571)
Richard E. Grant is living his best life on Twitter (6:34). Questions to ask Timothée Chalamet if you were sitting next to him on a plane (13:37). Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of 'He's Just Not That Into You' (18:37). Hailey and Justin Bieber get a Vogue cover (23:27). Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly
Feb 7, 2019 · 51 min
What We Talk About When We Talk About Kylie Jenner's House | Jam Session (Ep. 570)
Kylie and Kris Jenner have spreads in Architectural Digest and we have a lot of thoughts (2:42). Jennifer Lawrence is engaged to her boyfriend, Cooke Maroney (33:00). Kate Beckinsale and Pete Davidson were seen stepping out together again (37:12). A new friendship between Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon is blooming down under (48:21). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins See Kylie Jenner’s home in Architectural Digest here. See Kris Jenner’s home in Architectural Digest here.
Feb 5, 2019 · 1 hr 3 min
Venti, Vidi, Vici | The Press Box (Ep. 569)
Discussing Tony Romo as the real MVP of the Super Bowl (03:00), billionaire Howard Schultz’s awkward presidential campaign launch (29:30), and why NBA trades are so popular (45:15). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Feb 2, 2019 · 37 min
A Non-Football Fan's Guide to Caring About the Super Bowl | Tea Time (Ep. 568)
Beyoncé and Jay-Z will give you free tickets to their concerts for life, only if you're willing to go vegan (9:53). What to watch for at the Super Bowl if you don't care about football (19:33). Dissecting the photo of Kanye West, Timothée Chalamet, Kid Cudi, and Pete Davidson (22:37). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kate Halliwell
Jan 31, 2019 · 36 min
A Way-Too-Early Analysis of the 2020 Presidential Candidates | Damage Control (Ep. 567)
BuzzFeed laid off 15 percent of its staff last week, which does not bode well for the digital media industry (1:35). We're two years away from the presidential election but the Democratic field for president is already looking crowded (18:59). Hosts: Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs
Jan 29, 2019 · 57 min
To Tweet, or Not to Tweet | The Press Box (Ep. 566)
The responsibilities faced by journalists when tweeting about breaking news stories (03:00), the mass media congregation in Atlanta for the Super Bowl (20:45), and saying goodbye to one of New York’s oldest literary bars (38:00). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Jan 26, 2019 · 40 min
Is Christian Bale As Dick Cheney Still Hot? | Tea Time (Ep. 565)
Pete Davidson has been hanging out with John Mulaney and we hope Mulaney is a good influence on him (2:44). Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are postponing their wedding (16:50). The 2019 Vanity Fair Hollywood cover is the best one yet (30:10). Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer
Jan 24, 2019 · 51 min
Alive Girl: The Jeff Bezos Saga | Jam Session (Ep. 564)
Jeff Bezos announced two weeks ago that he and his wife were getting a divorce; shortly afterward, the National Enquirer published a report of his affair that included some racy text messages (1:46). Cardi B is being vocal about her political beliefs (34:41), Leonardo DiCaprio flies JetBlue (42:09), and a false article about Miley Cyrus being pregnant reminds us which celebrity news sources we can and cannot trust (43:44). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Read Kate Knibbs on the Jeff Be
Jan 22, 2019 · 56 min
The Adam Moss Coaching Tree | The Press Box (Ep. 563)
The high-stakes journalism standoff following the BuzzFeed scoop (02:30), NFL referees blow a call in the worst possible media age (25:00), and Adam Moss stepping down after 15 years as editor of New York Magazine (40:30). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Jan 18, 2019 · 35 min
Celebrity Chris Watch | Tea Time (Ep. 562)
John Mayer is officially making his comeback (1:05), Chris Pratt got engaged to Katherine Schwarzenegger and we have a wild theory about why (8:12), and don't come for Harry Styles because his fans will come for you (16:03). Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly
Jan 17, 2019 · 35 min
All the Hot Goss That’s Fit to Print | Damage Control (Ep. 561)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced this week that he and his wife are getting divorced (1:51); shortly after, the National Enquirer published a report detailing Bezos’s affair (10:41). Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson received blowback after several journalists called out her book for being factually incorrect (16:33)—an example of what happens when you let Twitter become your fact checker (25:47). Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity
Jan 15, 2019 · 52 min
New Episode, Who Dis? | The Press Box (Ep. 560)
Jason Gay joins to discuss millennial media outreach among politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Beto O’Rourke (01:45), 'Washington Post' reporter Chelsea Janes moving from the sports section to covering the 2020 campaign (17:30), and journalists battling over the new movie ‘Vice' (32:00). Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Jason Gay
Jan 10, 2019 · 33 min
Not So Impressed With Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club | Jam Session (Ep. 559)
Lindsay Lohan’s new reality television show, ‘Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club,’ premiered on MTV this week and it’s not as great as you’d think it would be (1:38). Kate Beckinsale was seen leaving a Golden Globes after-party with Pete Davidson (7:18). Chrissy Metz may or may not have called Alison Brie a bitch at the Golden Globes (11:44). Miley Cyrus got married to Liam Hemsworth in a small ceremony at home (19:08). And another edition of 'Celebrity Real Estate Corner' (28:18). Hosts: Juliet Litman
Jan 5, 2019 · 32 min
New Year Celebrity Check-In | Tea Time (Ep. 558)
Taylor Swift kicked off the new year by throwing a themed costume party (1:29 ), Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth got married while Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik split (13:24), and Idris Elba will be performing at Coachella (28:23). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer
Jan 4, 2019 · 41 min
Streaming Censorship and More Bad Blood | Damage Control (Ep. 557)
Netflix removed an episode of Hasan Minhaj’s show ‘Patriot Act’ in Saudi Arabia after the country claimed that it violated its anti-cyber crime law (2:08), and now Netflix is facing accusations of censorship (8:09). The Huffington Post published an investigation last week into the medical company Ambrosia (28:49), a flashy blood-based startup that doesn’t appear to be all it is cracked up to be (35:38). Read the Huffington Post investigation here. Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity