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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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  • Oct 4, 2017 · 34 min

    Remembering Tom Petty (Ep. 359)

    The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Rob Harvilla remember the life and music of the late Tom Petty. Links: https://www.theringer.com/music/2017/10/3/16408994/tom-petty-best-songs https://www.theringer.com/music/2017/10/3/16407332/tom-petty-dies-obituary https://open.spotify.com/user/chrisryan77/playlist/18KnAbbz5xpTqHq9yGBTFV?si=oMFHvoWg

  • Oct 2, 2017 · 46 min

    Bill James on His New Book 'The Man From the Train' (Ep. 358)

    The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to author, historian, and statistician Bill James about his new true-crime book, 'The Man From the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery,' in which James attempts to identify the man who may have been the deadliest serial killer in American history.

  • Sep 29, 2017 · 40 min

    ‘The Press Box’ — A Time of Transition (Ep. 356)

    The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker analyze President Donald Trump's effect on apolitical NFL broadcasters (02:30), Megyn Kelly's transition to morning television (18:15), and the end of 'Fixer Upper' (28:30).

  • Sep 27, 2017 · 37 min

    The Great Rom-Com Debate (Ep. 355)

    The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins and Shea Serrano ask and answer three essential questions regarding the romantic comedy genre: Is this creepy? (1:20); Is this a rom-com? (16:20); and, Who belongs in the Rom-Com Hall of Fame? (25:40).

  • Sep 15, 2017 · 36 min

    'The Big Picture' — Danny Strong and the Recipe for a Classic Biopic (Ep. 352)

    Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan reveal their favorite biopics and hash out what makes them great (1:00). Then, Sean sits down with writer, actor, and director Danny Strong to discuss his recent J.D. Salinger biopic, ‘Rebel in the Rye,’ and how doubling down on his passion paid off (12:00).

  • Sep 14, 2017 · 38 min

    'The Press Box'—Jemele Hill and how politicization affects ESPN (Ep. 351)

    The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and Sean Fennessey discuss Jemele Hill, starting with her rise at ESPN (5:00), her upbringing in Detroit (15:00), the Trump administration's response to Hill's tweets (18:00), the impact of politicization on ESPN (26:00), and Hill's next move (32:00).

  • Sep 7, 2017 · 36 min

    ’Insecure’ Season 2 Finale Preview (Ep. 349)

    The Ringer’s Hannah Giorgis and Alison Herman look ahead to the season finale of HBO’s ‘Insecure’ by first celebrating the nuanced character developments in Season 2 (2:50), highlighting the show’s place among the summer TV landscape (8:15), and giving recognition to the showrunners’ even-handed approach in tackling the issues facing black employees in the workplace (10:40). Then they voice their expectations about how the finale will address the protagonists’ various romantic relationships (19:

  • Aug 28, 2017 · 28 min

    ‘Jam Session’ — An Unhappy Conversation About Taylor Swift (Ep. 346)

    The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Taylor Swift's shaky roll-out of her new single, 'Look What You Made Me Do,' and accompanying VMA video release (5:00), Swift's corporate sponsorships (12:00), Katy Perry's credibility in the pop music world (17:00), and the winners and losers from MTV's Video Music Awards (22:00).

  • Aug 25, 2017 · 40 min

    Southern Rap Special: Best Albums, Dopest Mixtapes, and the Future of the Genre (Ep. 344)

    Ringer East Coast bureau chief Donnie Kwak is joined by special projects editor Hannah Giorgis and staff writer Micah Peters to talk omissions from "The 20 Best Southern Rap Albums Ever" article on The Ringer, including reader submissions (0:35). Then, Donnie sits down with a roundtable of The Ringer’s music experts to discuss their favorite Southern rap mixtapes (10:20) and predict the future of the genre (31:00).

  • Aug 23, 2017 · 32 min

    ‘Jam Session’ — Taylor Swift Spectacular (Ep. 343)

    The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the announcement of Taylor Swift’s upcoming album ‘Reputation’ (1:10), her new media strategy after her feud with Kim Kardashian West (5:40), the decision to release a single before the VMAs as it relates to her ongoing rivalry with Katy Perry (20:00), and which guests will be featured on the new album (26:35).

  • Aug 18, 2017 · 41 min

    'The Big Picture' — Janicza Bravo and Brett Gelman Channel Rejection and Anxiety to Make ‘Lemon’ (Ep. 342)

    Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Alison Herman about Janicza Bravo’s approach to uncomfortable comedy and her direction of “Juneteenth,” the instant-classic episode of ‘Atlanta’ (1:00). Then Sean sits down with Bravo and her husband/producing partner, Brett Gelman, to discuss the tumultuous five-year process of getting their film ‘Lemon’ into the world (10:00).