Best WTF What The Film Podcasts (2025)

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Tyrese Haliburton Goes Full Reggie Miller. Plus: A Final Farewell to ‘Around the Horn.’ 58:31

2d ago58:31

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel are back on this Press Box Thursday Edition to discuss peak sports media beef (2:00), Reggie Miller’s unique perspective on the Eastern Conference finals and Tyrese Haliburton’s choke sign (17:00), and Draymond Green being added to ‘Inside the NBA’ for the ECF (23:00). Then, they discuss another wave of pieces…

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Building Strength During Perimenopause For Your Body & Mind with Amanda Thebe & Steph Gaudreau 1:00:56

2d ago1:00:56

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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How Sports Ate TV. Plus: Journalism’s Triumphant Return! 53:30

5d ago53:30

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Hello, media consumers! On this Press Box Monday edition, Bryan and David discuss Journalism, the official horse of The Press Box, winning the Preakness (1:00) before discussing the end of TNT’s era of broadcasting the NBA and what they’ll miss most about it (6:00). Then, they discuss the career of legendary WWE announcer Jim Ross after learning ab…

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The Tell-All Book Haunting Washington. Plus: Can Podcasts Become the New Magazines? 1:18:23

9d ago1:18:23

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Hello, media consumers! This week, Bryan and Joel go to J-School to discuss the reactions to and coverage of the Jayson Tatum injury (1:00). Then, they digest the various news ripples that have come from excerpts of ‘Original Sin,’ Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book about Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection (10:00). Next, they react to a r…

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An American Pope Media Frenzy, Jayson Tatum Take-a-Palooza, and the Reemergence of Joe Biden 1:01:41

12d ago1:01:41

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back on this Monday edition to talk about the election of a new Pope and the media frenzy it spawned (1:00), the week of Jayson Tatum takes (8:00), NBC’s plans for the future of its basketball coverage, including Michael Jordan (17:00), and new media ventures being unable to come up with compelling names …

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25 for 25: Brian Windhorst on the Future of NBA Reporting 1:20:54

16d ago1:20:54

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Hello media consumers! This week, please enjoy a little J-School (1:00) before Bryan and Joel are joined by ESPN basketball reporter Brian Windhorst to talk about his path to ESPN and whether it’s replicable, the place good reporting has in our modern media ecosystem, the dreaded aggregators, Gregg Popovich stories, and what direction he sees the f…

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What Every Breast Cancer Survivor in Her Late 30s Should Know About Perimenopause, Surgical Menopause, and Treatment 52:34

16d ago52:34

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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Sports Media’s Familial Obsession, a Fascinating John Fetterman Profile, and Cold-Calling the President 1:28:24

19d ago1:28:24

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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 Bill Belichick Interview Heard Round the World, Plus: Mike Tirico on a Horse Named "Journalism" 1:22:14

23d ago1:22:14

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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. 1:08:17

26d ago1:08:17

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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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How the Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit Is Being Covered. Plus, the NFL Draft Media Economy. 1:06:24

30d ago1:06:24

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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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From Medical to Lifestyle: Building Your Perimenopause Weight Loss Toolbox 43:36

1M ago43:36

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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25 for 25: Chris Ryan on the Birth, Death, and Rebirth of Blogging 52:51

1M ago52:51

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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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Lee Corso’s Legendary 'College GameDay' Run. Plus: The White House's Attack on the Associated Press. 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

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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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Rory McIlroy’s Long-Awaited Masters Win, the Barstool Apology Tour, and the Nico Iamaleava Saga 56:49

1M ago56:49

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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 1:27:20

1M ago1:27:20

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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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Smashing the Taboo of Painful Sex During Perimenopause with Dr. Jill Krapf & Dr. Sameena Rahman 46:27

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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Catching up on the Atlantic Mega-Scoop and Stephen A. vs. LeBron. Plus: Bryan’s Southwest Travelogue. 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss the highlights, lowlights, and books bought during Bryan’s family vacation across the American Southwest (1:30). Then, they dig deep into three stories that Bryan missed while he was out: Jeffrey Goldberg’s Signal scoop of the Trump administration’s war plans (15:00) The latest chapter of the LeBron v…

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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis on Launching the Sports Gabfest, the Benefit of Mutually Reinforcing Weirdo Tendencies, and Why They Hate the Hall of Fame 1:33:52

2M ago1:33:52

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is still out on vacation, but Joel is here with two former colleagues, Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis. They kick off the show by discussing the first time Joel joined them on a podcast (0:44). Then they discuss the following: ‘Hang Up and Listen,’ a sports show that was produced by a non-sports publication (14:00) The re…

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25 for 25 Industry in Memoriam: Remembering the Publications Lost in the 21st Century 2:00:45

2M ago2:00:45

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel are back with the second edition of The Press Box's 25 for 25. Today, they look back at the publications lost in the 21st century—including ESPN the Magazine, Gawker, and many others—and ask: What do we lose when a media company disappears? And how should we remember them, if at all? Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Jo…

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Perimenopause Awareness: How Can Film & Media Help? With Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, Sadhvi Anubhuti & Kristin Cohen 48:24

2M ago48:24

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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Van Lathan on What Makes a Good Political Pundit, How TMZ Shaped Him and His Career, and a Very Special Request for Hillary Clinton and His Mom. 1:34:25

2M ago1:34:25

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Hello, media consumers! While Bryan is on vacation, Joel is in the driver’s seat and he welcomes in The Ringer’s own, Van Lathan (3:10). They kick off the show by discussing their paths to today’s episode then talk about the following: How Van prepares for his CNN appearances (6:56) Stephen A. Smith as a presidential candidate (17:52) Who will be t…

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Graydon Carter on ‘Vanity Fair,’ ‘Spy,’ and the Glorious Excess of the Magazine Era 52:25

2M ago52:25

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Bryan kicks off the week with a conversation with Graydon Carter, who comes on to discuss ‘Spy Magazine’ going to ‘Vanity Fair’ and more. They discuss the following: The idea behind 'Spy Magazine' (2:46) Who took the stories the hardest from 'Spy' (9:57) His perception of Donald Trump (10:36) If Spy could have worked in the early 2000s (13:20) Bein…

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A Contentious White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Jackie Robinson and the Defense Department, and a Buyout Bloodbath in Chicago 1:16:17

2M ago1:16:17

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel fire up the mics to close out the week here at 'The Press Box.' Joel takes you to J-School, where he discusses whether or not there is a diet for Kanye West content, Collin Morikawa’s comments on mainstream coverage, and getting off the Feinstein train. Joel closes the segment with a brief tribute to his uncle…

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John Feinstein and March Madness, News From The New Yorker, and Gutting the Voice of America 52:13

2M ago52:13

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the week by discussing Donald Trump’s dismantlement of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees the Voice of America (0:45). Then they get into the Old Guy’s Still Got It Segment with sounds from Rick Pitino (8:40), Tom Izzo (10:30), and Dick Vitale (14:20). Afterward they discuss Michael Wil…

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The Horrors of NFL Free Agency, Michelle Obama and Gavin Newsom Pivot to Podcasts, and Remembering John Feinstein 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

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Hello media consumers! "Bryan and Joel kick off the show with J-School during which they discuss Monday’s topics, including Stephen A. Smith vs. Tim Walz for the 2028 democratic nominee, sources calling after a Kendrick Perkins story, and more (1:24) They then get into the following headlines: Reflecting on John Feinstein’s legacy including his boo…

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Perimenopause Around The Globe : A Dutch & UK Perspective with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt, Suzanne Rethans & Tanya Jess 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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Four NBA Media Meltdowns, Oscar Season for Democrats, and a Great Editor’s ‘Only in Journalism’ 1:03:18

2M ago1:03:18

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Tim Walz is making the media rounds, leading The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker to ask whether the Minnesota governor or Stephen A. Smith is more likely to run for president in 2028 (00:00). Then, the guys get into a series of media meltdowns, including the ongoing beef between Stephen A. and LeBron James (13:00), Charles Barkley vs. Ken…

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The Curious Case of Shedeur Sanders, the L.A. Times’ Broken Bias Meter, and Farewell to ‘Around the Horn’ 1:20:15

3M ago1:20:15

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel return to discuss the State of the Union address (2:04). Then, they break down the press surrounding NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders and the Bias Meter (21:40). They close by remembering 'Around The Horn' and FiveThirtyEight (56:43). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more…

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Everything Wrong With Multiversus 41:50

3M ago41:50

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In the Act 3 finale of the "WTF Happened to Multiversus?" saga, we reach our boiling point with this soon-to-be vaporware of a game. This is a roast of every half-baked feature that Player First Games put on the pass while Warners went out for a smoke and let the money burn. Did dysfunctional management ultimately get the entire development team fi…

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Conan and the Oscars, Trump and Zelensky, and More WaPo-Bezos Fallout 1:11:43

3M ago1:11:43

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off recapping the Oscars, including Conan O’Brien’s performance as host (0:34). Then they discuss the following stories from Washington: Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meeting in the Oval Office (18:39) Finally having the Jefferey Epstein files (33:20) The Washington Post losing over 75,000 subscrib…

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Jeff Bezos Vs. The Washington Post, When NFL Insiders Attack, and the Remaking of MSNBC 1:21:21

3M ago1:21:21

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel fire up the mics to close out the week here at 'The Press Box.' Joel takes you to “J-school,” where he talks to Bryan about his media diet, Stephen A. Smith's presidential bid, and his return to D.C. (1:22). Then they get into the following headlines: Jeff Bezos’s extreme opinion section makeover (19:24) When …

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5 Ways To Get Ready For Perimenopause with Jennifer Latch & Dr. Jessica Shepherd 48:28

3M ago48:28

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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The Trump Dump Theory of News, Stephen A. for President, and an ‘Only in Journalism’ All-Timer 58:33

3M ago58:33

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the week by discussing the massive amount of news coming from Donald Trump and how people outside of news are trying to process it (0:30). Then they discuss the following topics this week: Stephen A. Smith’s odds to be president (12:23) The AP getting banned for not using the term ‘Gulf of America’ (…

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The Rise and Fall of Multiversus: Complete Timeline 49:00

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Continuing the Multiversus Saga in Act 2 is our painstaking breakdown of the complete continuity of the game's lifespan, from the announcement of its existence to the pronouncement of its death. Watch as the player count enters a free fall that would make Alan Eustace's record blink. Did the brilliant minds at DummyYouBe really expect a turnaround …

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'25 for 25': Nick Wright on the Future of Sports Debate 1:26:45

3M ago1:26:45

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel kick off their new podcast series, '25 for 25'. They welcome Fox Sports 1’s Nick Wright, and he discusses the following: His thoughts as the Chiefs were losing the Super Bowl (5:25) Why the Chiefs are the villains (12:56) Why he decided to start his career in sports radio (20:00) The biggest difference between…

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Multiversus Beta Was Better? Let's Recap. 16:18

3M ago16:18

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WB's latest in a gaggle of live-service gaming goof-ups brought us begrudgingly back from the bliss of death to talk about how things went so wrong so fast. Is the media giant solely to blame for this particular fiasco, or did the developers steer this vehicle way off course? Maybe they should've taken that left turn at Albuquerque. In Act 1 of 3, …

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Trump Presses the Press, Luka Doncic and the Fans, and Introducing ‘25 for 25’ 1:14:17

3M ago1:14:17

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel kick off the show with this week’s class in J-School. Joel discusses Bryan’s appearance on ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ in which they talked about whether or not Patrick Mahomes will reach another Super Bowl (1:26). Then he gets into the Jalen Hurts media tour that Hurts himself appears disinterested in, John Ro…

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Holistic Approach To Perimenopause: Cut Through The Noise & Build Your Toolbox with Dr. Suzanne Fenske & Carrie Locklyn 45:53

3M ago45:53

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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The Best Super Bowl Review in the Business, the Trump-Politico Gambit, and the Death of the Book Blurb 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are here to review the Super Bowl, where the Eagles dethroned the mighty Chiefs. The best review features the following: The amount of money Fox spent (0:40) Tom Brady’s best game of the year (13:32) Kevin Burkhardt’s grade after his second Super Bowl (28:28) Fox’s broadcast production magic (33:04) The pivot…

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Super Bowl Stories From New Orleans, a Farewell to Hubie Brown, and Eagles Talk With CNN’s Kasie Hunt 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel kick off the show with this week’s class in J-School. Joel discusses some of the highlights from Bryan’s interview with Chris Berman (1:45). Then Bryan shares some of the best stories from radio row (15:59). Then they get into some more headlines, including: Donald Trump being the first sitting president to at…

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Chris Berman on Covering Super Bowls, ESPN’s Three Eras, and the Origin Story of ‘NFL Primetime’ 1:12:18

4M ago1:12:18

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan has a special bonus episode for you. He caught up with one of ESPN’s originals, Chris Berman, in New Orleans. They sit down and discuss the following: What Chris Berman’s Super Bowl week is like (2:12) When ESPN asked him to stop using nicknames (14:34) The original idea for ‘NFL Primetime’ (23:33) Turning down NBC (36…

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The WTF Luka Scoop, Super Bowl Scenes From New Orleans, and Trump’s Pentagon Switcheroo 53:57

4M ago53:57

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the week by discussing the chaos surrounding the reporting on the blockbuster trade involving the Dallas Mavericks' decision to send Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis (0:30). Then Bryan, who is in New Orleans, shares the current temperature of radio row (19:16). Later, in the No…

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New Media Invades the White House, Chiefs Conspiracy Theories, and When Ex-Quarterbacks Attack 1:13:00

4M ago1:13:00

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel fire up the mics to close out the week here at The Press Box. Joel takes you to “J-School,” where he discusses Donald Trump’s first press briefing since returning to the White House, the tragic plane crash in Washington, and giving props to The New Yorker, and he revisits an interview he had with the late Cedr…

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Losing and Finding Yourself in Perimenopause with Stacy London & Kat John 51:19

4M ago51:19

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…

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The CBS Disaster and NFL Sound, The New Yorker Turns 100, and More Tales of Journalistic Failure 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the week by discussing The New Yorker turning 100 and what it has been throughout time (0:00). Then they get into the sounds of the NFL playoffs: Strangest moment from the Eagles-Commanders … from the referee (32:00) Tom Brady on his future in the broadcast booth (40:34) The CBS disaster with the pha…

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White House Media Wellness Check, the New NBA Announcers, and a Report From the Press Box in Atlanta 1:04:53

4M ago1:04:53

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan opens the show to share some notes from the press box of the national championship game with David (1:01). Then, they discuss notes and sounds from the game, including Donald Trump’s message at halftime and Kirk Herbstreit’s emotional reaction to his Ohio State Buckeyes winning it all (11:30). Later, they get into what…

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NFL Playoff Sound, Trump’s Inauguration, and Covering the National Title Game in Atlanta 1:07:44

4M ago1:07:44

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel are in Atlanta for the national championship game. They kick off the week with J-School. Joel discusses a question he didn’t get to ask Rece Davis during their interview Saturday, Snoop Dogg performing at the Crypto Ball, and more (1:38). Then they get into the NFL playoffs with lots of sound from Tom Brady, M…

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ESPN's Rece Davis on Year One of the College Football Playoff, Lobbying the Committee on TV, and the True Story of LANK 54:55

4M ago54:55

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel are in Atlanta for the National Championship game and they kick off the weekend with an interview with ESPN's Rece Davis. They discuss the following: What worked with year one of the playoffs (2:06) His influence on the committee (6:05) Should first two rounds be at home campuses (20:18)? Working with Nick Sab…

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The Cowboys Coaching Content Machine, More on Big Cat, and Zuck’s Inauguration Plan 1:14:28

4M ago1:14:28

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel kick off the show with this week’s class in J-School. Joel discusses ways he is looking to assist those affected by the L.A. fires, feeling bad about Bryan’s Longhorns losing, and more (2:05). Then they get into some headlines, including: Tom Brady continuing his broadcast career (16:20) The Dallas Cowboys' co…

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