Bryan and David kick off the show by discussing how 2024 can rival 2017 as ESPN's year from hell. From fake names, to Stephen A. Smith’s spat with Jason Whitlock, to Pat McAfee … and we're only days into January (00:30). Then they get into NFL wild-card weekend, from streaming on Peacock to the Cowboys' and Eagles' meltdowns (18:10). Later, they discuss the Iowa caucus and some interesting sound from Donald Trump (46:44). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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NFL Wild-Card Weekend Fun, How the Networks Botched Iowa, and ESPN’s Year From Hell

The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.

Sports

Hello media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the week with a headline we never thought we'd see: Joe Biden did ‘The Howard Stern Show’ (0:41). They then get into the following:

A recap of interesting sounds from NFL draft weekend (8:43)

NBA playoffs observations, rights negotiations, and Cari Champion’s LeBron James tweet (22:53)

Bryan’s playoff grinch takes (34:02)

Then, in the Notebook Dump, they discuss the following:

Politico’s Eli Stokols story on the feud between President Biden and the New York Times (40:01)

The Onion is back! (50:53)

Graydon Carter opens a newsstand (53:04)

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, Only in Journalism, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Joe Biden Does Howard Stern, NBA and NFL Draft Observations, the Return of ‘The Onion,’ and the ‘New York Times’ vs. the White House

Hello, media consumers! Bryan is back on Tuesday and joined by Fox Sports senior writer and 'Good Morning Football' host Peter Schrager! Peter kicks off the show by discussing the move of 'GMFB' from New York to California (2:20). They discuss the NFL draft, starting with some draft terminology, how Peter puts together a mock draft, and more (7:04). Then they get into New York sports, starting with the Knicks' big Game 2 win and the electricity of the fans (32:54), and followed by Yankees manager Aaron Boone's ejection for something a fan yelled at the umpire (39:43).
To close the show, Peter shares a few Howie Schwab stories (44:06).

Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Peter Schrager
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Mock Draft Week in America, Knicks Mania, the Yankee Umpire Affair, and Howie Schwab Stories With Peter Schrager

Bryan and David start the show by remembering Howie Schwab, who died over the weekend. They reflect on his legacy as a producer, researcher, and the final boss on ‘Stump the Schwab’ (1:00). Then they discuss the Donald Trump trial, at which cameras were barred from the courtroom and Trump struggled to stay awake (9:41). Afterward, they get into upcoming bids for NBA rights (15:56). They then talk about the Summer Olympics, how much of it they'll watch, and who will be featured (27:43). Later, during the Notebook Dump, they bring up the afterlife of the alt-weeklies (36:35)
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Scenes From the Trump Trial, the NBA’s New Rights Deal, the Afterlife of the Alt-Weeklies, and Remembering Howie Schwab

Hello media consumers! Bryan welcomes a fellow Ringer podcast host, Derek Thompson of ‘Plain English,’ to discuss the following:

Donald Trump’s trial not being televised (1:58)

A sportswriter “introducing” himself to Caitlin Clark (11:28)

Reactions to Uri Berliner’s essay, which details why he can't work for NPR (16:51)

Derek's podcast about how boring the 2024 election is (35:45)

Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Derek Thompson
Producers: Eduardo Ocampo and Brian H. Waters
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A Sportswriter Introduces Himself to Caitlin Clark, the Trump Trial Isn’t on TV, and NPR-mageddon With Derek Thompson

Bryan and David kick off the show by discussing Verne Lundquist, who recently called his 40th and final Masters. In turn, Bryan brings up a memory he and Lundquist shared (0:53). Then, they discuss O.J. Simpson, how he became famous, and how the media covered his trial (13:01). They also react to news that broke before recording the show: CNN cancels Gayle King and Charles Barkley's ‘King Charles’ show (33:20), The Rock doesn't endorse President Joe Biden, and more (36:42).Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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NFL Wild-Card Weekend Fun, How the Networks Botched Iowa, and ESPN’s Year From Hell

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