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We live in a fundamentally different America than we did at the turn of the millennium. It is an increasingly uneven, siloed America. Those dynamics are being accelerated and amplified by tech, media, and Covid. As has always been and always will be the case, these times call for a new kind of leadership. I’m Paul Shoemaker and for the last 30 years, I’ve had a unique vantage point and perspective on leaders across sectors, within corporate America, and in our local communities. What I was b ...
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The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
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‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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Sports Media’s Familial Obsession, a Fascinating John Fetterman Profile, and Cold-Calling the President
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are here this Monday to discuss sports media’s evolving coverage of athletes’ families and significant others after recent stories about Bill Belichick, Jax Ulbrich, and John Haliburton (1:00). Then, they run through a handful of bite-size topics, including a new entry in the running for worst question ever a…
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The Future of WWE’s Released Superstars. Plus, How Good Will John Cena vs. Randy Orton Be?
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would you rather watch—a documentary about Darby Allin doing kickflips on Mt. Everest, or Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s new wrestling venture (0:32)? David and Kaz kick off the week discussing the WWE releases that took place over the weekend and which names surprised them most (4:59). They break down ‘SmackDow…
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Owen Hart Foundation Finals Set, and Is WWE Pulling the Curtain Back Too Far? | The Masked Man Show
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Owen Hart Foundation Finals Set, and Is WWE Pulling the Curtain Back Too Far? | The Masked Man Show COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who will have a better career when it's all said and done, John Cena or LeBron James (0:41)? David and Kaz close the week by discussing the following: Liv Morgan will star in a movie; which wrestlers have the most Holl…
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The Bill Belichick Interview Heard Round the World, Plus: Mike Tirico on a Horse Named "Journalism"
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Hello media consumers! On this Press Box Thursday edition, Bryan and Joel dig deeper into the strange Bill Belichick CBS news interview that recently went viral after Jordon Hudson, his girlfriend, interrupted the interview multiple times (1:00). Then, they discuss the fallout and media fervor from the Jax Ulbrich–Shedeur Sanders NFL draft prank ca…
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A Deluge of Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Takes. Plus: Kara Voght on the Embattled White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Hello media consumers! Bryan and David are back to opine on the overwhelming amount of content that has come from Shedeur Sanders sliding in the NFL draft (1:00), including a bizarre story line about the son of the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator prank-calling Sanders (22:00). Then, they run through a handful of smaller stories from the week…
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Can 100 Pro Wrestlers Defeat One Gorilla? Plus, WrestleMania 41 Fallout. | The Masked Man Show
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is it possible for 100 pro wrestlers to beat one gorilla (0:41)? David and Kaz discuss the following: Joe Hendry retains TNA World title and is attacked by Trick Williams (9:12) Bianca Belair breaks her fingers at WrestleMania (25:10) Aleister Black returns on 'SmackDown', Zelina Vega wins the Women’s United States C…
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How the Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit Is Being Covered. Plus, the NFL Draft Media Economy.
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Hello, media consumers! On this Press Box Thursday, Bryan and Joel discuss the Shannon Sharpe lawsuit, Stephen A. Smith’s role in negotiating ESPN’s public response to it, and how the rest of the media world has reacted to this news (10:00). Then, they assess new entries in the “worst question asked at the White House” genre (32:00) and talk about …
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The Real Reason The Rock Wasn't at WrestleMania | The Masked Man Show
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David and Kazeem, still in recovery mode from last week’s trip to Vegas, discuss the fallout from WrestleMania week, including the following: Their reactions to the WrestleMania roast (07:14). The Rock’s reasoning for not being at WrestleMania (20:46) MJF's apology to the Hurt Syndicate (48:11) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, In…
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John Cena Continues to Ruin Wrestling. Plus, Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman Add Bron Breakker. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
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Ben, Khal, Brian, and David are back from Vegas after an incredible WrestleMania weekend. They kick off the show by reflecting on the week they spent together and a plethora of interactions they had with you, the listeners, on the streets of Las Vegas. Then, they recap the following from WWE’s 'Raw After ’Mania': Bron Breakker aligns with Seth Roll…
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John Cena Wins Record-Breaking 17th Title. WrestleMania Recap Show.
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Before they head home, David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian sit together and recap WrestleMania and discuss John Cena’s record-breaking 17th title win. Plus, they discuss the biggest winners from the weekend including Jey Uso, Lyra Valkyria, Joe Hendry, Karrion Kross, and more. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, In…
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25 for 25: Chris Ryan on the Birth, Death, and Rebirth of Blogging
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Hello, media consumers! In our latest 25 for 25 installment, Bryan is joined by Ringer superstar Chris Ryan to discuss his come up in the mid-2000s blog world, how it set up the rest of his career and changed media forever, where the energy of blogging was dispersed, and whether there will be a revival of blogging. Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Chris R…
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CM Punk On Main-Eventing WrestleMania, Plus Night Two Predictions
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CM Punk joins the show and talks about finally main-eventing WrestleMania, what should be the real main event of the show, inspiring the next generation, and more (1:00). Then, the Ringer Wrestling crew closes the show with their WrestleMania night two predictions (46:02) Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend b…
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Finn Balor, Bron Breakker, and Dominik Mysterio Join the Show
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In this WrestleMania spectacular, the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew welcomes three men who will be in the fatal four-way match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. First, Finn Balor joins the show and lets everyone know he will be OK (1:20). Then the reigning champion, Bron Breakker, talks his fast rise to the top, how he looks at his matches now, …
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Chad Gable, Jade Cargill, and Ludwig Kaiser Join the Show
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Another WrestleMania Spectacular for you, humanoids! The 'Ringer Wrestling' crew welcomes Chad Gable, who discusses his incredible year, not being on the WrestleMania card, and how he communicates with El Grande Americano (1:20). Then Jade Cargill joins to discuss her second WrestleMania performance in as many years with the company, her social med…
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Charlotte Flair, Iyo Sky and Lyra Valkyria Join the Show
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The WrestleMania spectacular continues as the Ringer Wrestling crew welcomes three incredible women from WWE. First, Charlotte Flair talks about her WrestleMania match with Tiffany Stratton and addresses how fans feel about her (1:32). Then, Women's World champion Iyo Sky joins to talk about her match with Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley and how to e…
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Jey Uso Addresses the Haters! Plus, WrestleMania Night 1 Predictions.
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The band is together in Las Vegas for WrestleMania! David, Kaz, Ben, Khal, and Brian react to the betting odds and share their predictions for WrestleMania Night 1 (0:40). They then welcome Jey Uso ahead of his world title match against Gunther, who addresses all the haters (47:22). Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off th…
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Lee Corso’s Legendary 'College GameDay' Run. Plus: The White House's Attack on the Associated Press.
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Hello, media consumers! This Press Box Thursday edition includes a J-School on bylines, steak sauce, and nonprofit media (1:00). Then, Bryan and Joel dig into Lee Corso’s retirement from 'College GameDay' (20:00), Trump’s attempt to prevent the AP from covering the White House (33:00), and Nico Harrison’s bizarre closed-door press conference (40:00…
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Will Reigns, Rollins, or Punk Leave WrestleMania As the Biggest Star? | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
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Ben, Khal, and Brian are less than 24 hours away from being together in Las Vegas for WrestleMania, but before then they fire up the mics to discuss the following from the final ‘Raw’: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk solidifying their spot as the main event for WrestleMania Night 1 (7:43). Entering the final chapter of Jey Uso vs. Gunther (…
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The Rock’s NJPW Shirt, WrestleMania Hype Level, and Who Is Orton Facing? | The Masked Man Show
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WrestleMania week is here! David and Kaz kick things off discussing the possible fallout of events if John Cena successfully dethrones Cody Rhodes this Sunday. Then, they get into the frenzy caused by The Rock during his Rubik’s Cube social media video while wearing a New Japan Pro Wrestling shirt. The guys close the show hitting a plethora of topi…
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Rory McIlroy’s Long-Awaited Masters Win, the Barstool Apology Tour, and the Nico Iamaleava Saga
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Hello, media consumers! This week, Bryan and David discuss the intense back and forth of Rory McIlroy’s first win at Augusta National (1:00), before running through a number of short items, including: The faux reluctant update about Stephen A. Smith’s presidential campaign (17:50) The bevy of Barstool personalities releasing apologies for their dis…
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25 for 25: The New York Times’ Jamelle Bouie on the Future of the Opinion Columnist
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Hello, media consumers! This week, Bryan and Joel are joined by Jamelle Bouie, opinion columnist at the New York Times, to discuss a number of timely media topics before backtracking and talking through Bouie’s career, writing an opinion column in this era of the internet, the relationship between his TikTok and his journalistic work, and more. Hos…
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Bret Hart Talks About His Match With Stone Cold Making the WWE Hall of Fame | The Masked Man Show
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WrestleMania's one week away—if only one singles wrestler retains their title, who will it be (0:59)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing which match outcome would send the crowd home the most unhappy at WrestleMania (6:56). Then they discuss the following Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair’s promo made t…
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