Announcer Don Orsillo on Baseball With a Pitch Clock, the Padres’ Golden Age, and His Years with the Red Sox
23 March 2023 - 37 minsBryan is joined by Padres announcer Don Orsillo to discuss the adjustment both broadcasters and players are experiencing due to the recent rule change introducing a pitch clock (1:41). Then, they reflect on Orsillo’s start as a broadcaster and his blueprint to the Major Leagues, starting with the Red Sox and eventually transitioning to the Padres after 20 years (10:11). Plus, a conversation about Orsillo’s favorite hobbies: cooking and fishing.
Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Don Orsillo
Producer: Erika Cervantes
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How the Media Covered O.J., Masters Observations, and The Rock Backs Away From Politics.
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 mins
15 April Finished
Covering the Campaign and Trump’s Third Run for the White House With New York Magazine’s Olivia Nuzzi. Plus: Thoughts on O.J. Simpson and 'Civil War.'
Hello, media consumers! Bryan kicks off the show by discussing O.J. Simpson, who passed away this week (1:24). Later, he is joined by Olivia Nuzzi of New York magazine, who discusses Arizona's status as a swing state (5:16), covering Donald Trump’s third run for the White House (18:05), and more! Before he says goodbye for the weekend, he shares six non-spoiler thoughts on the new movie 'Civil War' (39:08). Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Olivia Nuzzi Producers: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 mins
11 April Finished
The Post-Norby Era at ESPN, the Magic of Ian Eagle, Eclipse Talk, and Caleb Williams Takes With Chicago Radio Host Danny Parkins
Hello media consumers! Today, Bryan is joined Chicago radio host Danny Parkins. They get into the post-Norby era at ESPN after the longtime executive, Norby Williams, was let go after being with the company since 1985 (1:53). Then, they get into March Madness talk as they discuss Caitlin Clark, Ian Eagle, and more. (13:22). To close the show, Bryan talks to Danny about his career and something really amazing he did in high school (50:02) Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Danny Parkins Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 mins
8 April Finished
Why The Cut Goes Viral, The New York Times Becomes a Gaming Company, Reporters Steal From Air Force One, and the New Netflix Movie 'Scoop' With Amanda Dobbins
On the Final Edition, Bryan is joined by The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins as they discuss the viral first-person essays from The Cut, how it's doing them, and why they’re so compelling (01:56). They also touch on Lachlan Cartwright’s NYT Magazine testimonial on how National Enquirer helped Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign (20:19), The New York Times as a gaming company (29:26), and White House correspondents who have taken things from Air Force One (34:38). After, they give their thoughts on Netflix’s latest film, ‘Scoop,’ about Prince Andrew’s infamous BBC interview and discuss their appreciation for procedural newsroom stories (38:35). Then, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Amanda Dobbins Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 2 mins
4 April Finished
March Madness Fun, Blasting Your Bosses on the Air, LeBron Speaks, and Declaring a Media Apocalypse Too Soon
Bryan catches David up on the Ronna McDaniel–NBC catastrophe (0:50). Then, they get into The Washington Post’s profile on LSU women’s basketball coach, Kim Mulkey (12:37). Afterward, they get into some found sounds from March Madness, including one of the most mind-blowing calls of all time (23:09). In the Notebook Dump they discuss the following: LeBron James’s comments on his upcoming retirement (24:55) Whether or not the Media Apocalypse was declared too soon (28:03), Gannett and McClatchy drop the AP (32:54) 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 mins
1 April Finished
One Year Without Evan Gershkovich With Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker
Hello media consumers! Bryan speaks with Emma Tucker, the Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief, on the anniversary of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia, the type of reporter he is, the charges against him, and more. (3:28). Then, Bryan gives some brief thoughts on the Ronna McDaniel–NBC News affair (20:57). Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Emma Tucker Producers: Eduardo Ocampo and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 mins
28 March Finished