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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Dec 28, 2018 · 35 min
Outlandish Celebrity Predictions for 2019 | Tea Time (Ep. 556)
Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer make some bold predictions for what celebrity news will happen next year, including who will be feuding (1:00), who will get married (5:08), and who will make a comeback (17:08). Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer
Dec 26, 2018 · 41 min
The 2018 Year in Celebrity | Jam Session (Ep. 555)
'Jam Session' recounts its favorite celebrity moments of 2018, including stories it couldn’t believe happened in this year (1:27), breakout stars of the year (20:16), memorable celebrity real estate transactions (26:59), and the stories it'd like to leave behind in 2019 (30:18). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
Dec 25, 2018 · 30 min
Use Your Collusion II | The Press Box (Ep. 554)
The problems with “Year End” lists (03:00), the top five nonfiction hardcover books of 2018 (09:45), Chris Christie’s upcoming political memoir (12:30), the year of cancelling Facebook (23:00), and more. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Dec 19, 2018 · 48 min
Use Your Collusion I | The Press Box (Ep. 553)
The power of headlines (03:00), Trump vs. 'Saturday Night Live' (20:00), and the truth about “access journalism” (31:00). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Dec 14, 2018 · 46 min
The 2020 Media Primary | The Press Box (Ep. 552)
Early coverage of 2020 presidential candidates (2:15), Fox's conquest of the NFL (20:00), and the fate of The Weekly Standard (33:15). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Dec 13, 2018 · 33 min
We Need to Talk About Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas | Jam Session (Ep. 551)
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married last week (1:16) and their splashy wedding celebration sparked some suspicions about the nature of their relationship (11:51). Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan are on a press tour for their movie ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ and we’re loving it (23:27). And the onslaught of bad press against Meghan Markle continues (27:44). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Read the Atlantic article on Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas here.
Dec 6, 2018 · 39 min
The New Online | Damage Control (Ep. 550)
Tumblr announced this week that they are going to ban all adult content from the site (2:00), and many believe this signals the end for the social platform (9:25). The millennial-focused news site Mic laid off the majority of their staff this week ahead of a sale to Bustle Digital Group (21:10); the company may be a parable of what not to do as a young digital media company (30:06). Hosts: Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs
Dec 4, 2018 · 51 min
A Presidential Passing | The Press Box (Ep. 549)
The death of former president George H.W. Bush and how the media portrayed him (03:00), the curious case of NFL running back Kareem Hunt (24:00), and the return of noted conspiracist Jerome Corsi for yet another Russian scandal week (36:30). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Nov 29, 2018 · 36 min
Royal Feud, Tummy Tea, and Other Assorted British Scandals | Jam Session (Ep. 548)
Kit Harington denies rumors that he cheated on his wife, Rose Leslie, after nude photos of him were released (1:33), Jameela Jamil is fighting the good fight against celebrities who hawk detox teas (12:43), and apparently there’s a royal feud brewing between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle (22:59). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
Nov 27, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
The News Dump of All News Dumps | The Press Box (Ep. 547)
The latest Facebook eff-up and its pre-Thanksgiving news dump (02:45), the media’s role in the Kevin Durant–Draymond Green feud (29:00), and former first lady Michelle Obama’s book/arena tour (45:00). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Nov 21, 2018 · 38 min
Big Bad Tech | Damage Control (Ep. 546)
Amazon finally selected the location for its second headquarters (2:39), ending the months-long reality show of cities competing to be selected (8:41). Facebook is in hot water again for some shady practices (17:47), but this time it’s COO Sheryl Sandberg who is taking the heat (28:03). Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity Read Alyssa Bereznak on HQ2 here. Read the New York Times investigation of Facebook here.
Nov 16, 2018 · 34 min
A Very Goop-y Wedding | Jam Session (Ep. 545)
Gwyneth Paltrow got married to Brad Falchuk ... and posted all of the details on goop.com (1:15), Leonardo DiCaprio turned 44 and celebrated accordingly in Los Angeles (15:12), Busy Philipps called out Noah Centineo for ghosting one of her friends (20:47), and congratulations are in order for Idris Elba for winning People’s Sexiest Man of the Year (28:51). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins & Juliet Litman Check out Gwyneth Paltrow’s wedding here.
Nov 9, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
Hard Pass Interference | The Press Box (Ep. 544)
The kerfuffle about the contentious encounter between CNN’s Jim Acosta and President Trump at a White House press conference, and election fallout. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Nov 9, 2018 · 43 min
Midterms Madness | Damage Control (Ep. 543)
Florida passed an amendment giving people with felony convictions the right to vote (1:15), voter suppression became a big story in Georgia’s gubernatorial race (12:45), and Nancy Pelosi launched a campaign to become the next speaker of the House (26:11). Hosted by Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity.
Nov 7, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
Election Reaction Edition | The Press Box (Ep. 542)
The Democrats' victory in the House and the Republicans' victory in the Senate (02:00), Donald Trump's turbulent last week of the campaign (26:00), and the changing face of cable Election Night coverage (44:00). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Nov 1, 2018 · 35 min
The Celebrity of It All: Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj | Jam Session (Ep. 541)
The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman are joined by Micah Peters to talk about the ongoing feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj (0:30). Then they talk about the British tv series ‘Bodyguard’ (16:35), their feelings toward Halloween (23:09), and introduce a new segment called "What’s Up on David Geffen’s Instagram" (30:55). Read Micah Peters on Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj here. Watch Cardi B's Instagram story here.
Oct 30, 2018 · 57 min
CNN and the Bomb, the Francesa Controversies, and Megyn Kelly | The Press Box (Ep. 540)
The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the explosives sent to CNN (03:00), the weird controversies surrounding WFAN’s Mike Francesa (28:30), and Megyn Kelly and the “costume police” (44:15).
Oct 25, 2018 · 30 min
Paul Dano on Directing His First Film and Adapting Richard Ford's 'Wildlife' | The Big Picture (Ep. 539)
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with actor and now screenwriter/director Paul Dano to discuss the trials of directing his first film and adapting one of his favorite authors, Richard Ford.
Oct 25, 2018 · 42 min
Dissecting the Actions of Mohammad bin Salman | Damage Control (Ep. 543)
The Ringer’s Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs get together to talk about the spate of potential explosive devices sent to prominent Democratic figures this week (2:14) and how the right-wing media immediately tried to spin it (12:55). Then, they cover the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and how it might affect the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia (21:17).
Oct 19, 2018 · 37 min
Royal Extravaganza and Meghan and Harry’s Baby | Jam Session (Ep. 538)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins get together to talk about Princess Eugenie’s wedding (1:04) and Meghan’s faux pas of announcing her pregnancy during the event (19:38). Then they cover Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande’s breakup (28:37) and some celebrity real estate news (31:55).