How to Cover the 2024 Campaign, Weekend NFL Audio, and the McMurtry Mystery Solved
27 November 2023 - 41 minsBryan and David revisit Chip Gaines's recent used-book purchase, with clarification on why this purchase was made (0:33). Then, they kick off the show with some audio—from a weekend full of football from the Hail Mary turned “Hell” Mary during the Jets-Dolphins game to the record breaking pick-6 by Cowboys cornerback, Daron Bland (7:30). Later, they talk through news from Futurism that claims Sports Illustrated has been using fake AI generated writers, before then predicting what we could see in the 2024 campaign coverage if Trump is reelected (23:21). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.
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Series Episodes
Is the Troy Aikman Era Over at ESPN? Plus: Peter King on 40 Years on the NFL Beat.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David discuss all the reports around the tension between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in the 'Monday Night Football' booth. They talk about how we got here and what could be next for Troy and ESPN (13:16). Then they talk about the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia (33:57). After that, Bryan is joined by Peter King to talk about his long career covering the NFL and his new book, 'The Game' (47:05). Subscribe to Bryan's newsletter here! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Guest: Peter King Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 39 mins
16 October Finished
The Democratic Senate Race Confidence Rankings. Plus, ESPN’s Nick Saban Doc!
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel take a look at nine interesting Senate races and tier them in order of Democrats' confidence that they'll win (9:39). They end with talking about ESPN's new 'Saban' documentary (47:22). Subscribe to Bryan's newsletter here! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 1 min
13 October Finished
Can CNN Survive the Paramount Merger? Plus: The Next Host of ‘Inside the NBA.’
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David discuss potential retirements on 'Inside the NBA,' the Paramount–Warner Bros. deal finally going through (9:09), and potential Halloween costumes for the pod (21:34). Then Bryan is joined by Lachlan Cartwright from Breaker to talk about James and Lachlan Murdoch (27:15). Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Subscribe to Bryan's newsletter here! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Guest: Lachlan Cartwright Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 mins
7 October Finished
A Weekend of Wild Senate Polls and Nearly Dropped Children. Plus, Gina Hinojosa on How Democrats Can Win Texas.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel discuss the latest polling information that provides an optimistic view for Democrats. Then they are joined by Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for governor in Texas. They talk about why she joined the race, ICE, data centers, and much more (25:59). They wrap up with a Joel Anderson lightning round (55:11). Subscribe to Bryan's newsletter here! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Guest: Gina Hinojosa Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 3 mins
6 October Finished
Tony Romo Changed Sports Television. Now He’s out of a Job.
Today on an emergency edition of the podcast, Bryan and Joel react to the news that Tony Romo is officially out at CBS. They give their instant reactions to the news, discuss Romo's history and legacy at CBS, and wrap up with a discussion of the shuffle at the top to be a network's no. 1 NFL color analyst. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Donald LoBianco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 mins
2 October Finished
What Happened Between Troy Aikman and ESPN? Plus, a Senator's Hawk-Sized Airball.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start with sports TV news. They talk about Kirk Herbstreit's contract extension with Amazon, the upcoming expiration of Troy Aikman's contract with ESPN, and the fight for no. 1 play-by-play jobs. Then they talk about the news that David Ellison is considering retaining Mark Thompson as the CEO of CNN (21:00). After that, they react to the sports mistake that Missouri senator Eric Schmitt made while questioning Jack Smith (26:00). The guys are later joined by former Michigan state representative Mari Manoogian, and they discuss a handful of upcoming races, Democrat hopium, and a story about negative political ads and Grantland (40:58). Plus David Shoemaker and Mari Manoogian Guess the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Guest: Mari Manoogian Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 6 mins
1 October Finished
