Hello media consumers, Bryan and David kick off the show with a recap of WWE’s debut on Netflix. Bryan, who was in attendance, takes you ringside and shares his observations (0:37). Then they discuss the Washington Post losing its mojo, with more staff members leaving (14:30). Later, they discuss the life and legacy of the late Aaron Brown (30:11), whether Aaron Rodgers could have a future in television (33:44), the new magazine called ‘Metrograph’ (40:11), the Fox Sports lawsuit (42:48), and more.

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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Paul Levesque on WWE’s Netflix Debut, Wrestling in the Streaming Age, and Memories of ‘Raw’

In this special crossover episode of 'The Press Box' and 'The Masked Man Show,' Bryan and David welcome WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque, a.k.a. Triple H (3:25). He discusses how Netflix allows WWE flexibility in terms of the length of the show (5:40), how this move measures up with the move to Fox roughly five years ago (9:32), what sports leagues will be watching (21:10), and more.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Paul Levesque

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Happy New Year media consumers! It’s a new year and it’s time to return to J-School. Joel discusses a few topics from this week, including the performance of Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty against Penn State (1:02).. Then they discuss ESPN reporting the act of terror in New Orleans on New Year’s Day (14:51). Later, Bryan gives a report from the Rose Bowl (31:42).

They close the show reacting to Semafor’s “what we got wrong in 2024” media round-up (53:33).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Hello, media consumers! Do not adjust your podcast feeds, as Bryan is joined by Joel on the Monday edition with David away on assignment. They kick off the show with J School, where he discusses a few things, including covering big games on holidays and the Netflix NFL broadcast team (1:30). Then, they exchange Jolabokaflod Gifts (13:31). 

Then they discuss college football and how ESPN has been critical of the College Football Playoff… while televising it (17:53).

They close out the show by recapping 2024. First, they talk about it being the year of the “Media Bro,” where they discuss athletes/sports pods rejecting Democrats (37:37), then it being the year of the “media layoff” (48:22), and lastly, it being the year in “ducking media” (52:40).

Finally, they reflect on the lives of Jimmy Carter and Greg Gumbel (56:31).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Hello media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the show celebrating the first holiday of the week, Jolabokaflod!  Then, they discuss the amount of announcers for the Christmas NFL games on Netflix (8:07), and Shannon Sharpe calling out his colleagues on 'First Take' after the first weekend of the College Football Playoff (21:51).

And in the Notebook Dump, they discuss media companies pivoting to write for CEOs (35:31).

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, Only in Journalism, America’s Softest Target, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel open up with J-School, during which Bryan recaps a few things he and David discussed on Monday (1:09). Then they discuss the following headlines:

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Media Makes Amends With Donald Trump, NFL Audio, and an Icelandic Christmas Tradition

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the show by discussing Max Tani’s interview with Kamala Harris campaign manager Rob Flaherty, who talked about key sports podcasters that turned down interviews with her (01:02). Then they discuss how ABC News settled its case with Donald Trump (9:56). Later, they talk about the following;

And in the Notebook Dump, Bryan introduces David to Icelandic Christmas (32:29)

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, Only in Journalism, America’s Softest Target, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel reveal what the people have voted to call Joel’s new segment (2:40). Then they discuss the following

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the show with reactions to some morning headlines, including the following:

Then they react to the news about Pete Hegseth and his mom (14:00) and discuss a plan for saving TV news (28:16).

Later, in the Notebook, they discuss the following:

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, Only in Journalism, America’s Softest Target, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan Curtis is rejoined by Joel Anderson, who gives his opening thoughts (in a soon-to-be-named segment) about the Woj bomb that came out about Adrian Wojnarowski’s health scare (05:00). After that, they address Jeff Bezos’s recent comments about the Washington Post’s decision to withhold its support of Kamala Harris just days before the 2024 presidential election (17:58). Then, they talk about the College Football Playoff (40:30), Michigan’s planting of the flag following its win over Ohio State (46:22), and Stephen A. Smith’s new deal with ESPN and what his future there could look like (58:45).

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Joel Anderson

Producer: Troy Farkas

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