The Press Box

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• What Do the ESPN Layoffs Tell Us About ESPN’s Future? Plus: Trump vs. The New York Times, Tom Brady and WWE, and Bryan’s Broadway Notes. 21.07.2026 1ч 15мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by talking about Bryan's vacation in New York. Then they discuss the layoffs at ESPN (13:02), Trump's battle with The New York Times (59:11), and Tom Brady's newest endeavor (01:04:08). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Bomani Jones on Our Post-Literate Society, Who to Root for in the World Cup, the LeBron-Industrial Complex, and Jay-Z (Again) 16.07.2026 1ч 16мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan is out, but Joel Anderson is here, and he's joined by Bomani Jones. They discuss myriad topics, including the literacy crisis (04:07), Bomani's time at summer league (45:14), LeBron's decision (50:49), the Jay-Z concerts (01:00:52), and much more. Host: Joel AndersonGuest: Bomani Jones Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Mitch McConnell Photo and the ‘Death’ of Reading. Plus: Comics Legend Frank Miller! 14.07.2026 1ч 35мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by looking back at the life of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. Then they discuss the Mitch McConnell hospital photo and the conspiracy theories surrounding it (8:15). Next they talk about the death of Lindsey Graham (18:54), the "death" of reading, and some Trump news. Finally, Bryan is joined by comic book creator Frank Miller to talk about how he got into comics, writing ‘Sin City’, ‘Batman’, and so much more (53:43). Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Frank MillerProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The End of the Platner Campaign, Where's Mitch McConnell, and the Future of Youth Sports in America. 09.07.2026 54мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson discuss the end of Graham Platner's campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. Then they talk about Mitch McConnell's whereabouts and health before checking in on the Texas Senate race. Plus, they react to the New York Times' competition with AI slop and Alexi Lalas's take on youth soccer in America. (00:00) Intro(01:13) The end of the Platner campaign(09:44) Where’s Mitch McConnell?(21:38) Checking in on the Texas Senate race(27:34) The New York Times trying to outrun AI slop is fascinating(39:46) Alexi Lalas on youth soccer in AmericaHosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonProducer: Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The New Yorker’s Richard Brody on Movie Critics, the Complaints About Hollywood, and the Future of the Written Review. Plus, His Five Politically-Relevant Summer Movies. 08.07.2026 52мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan sits down with New Yorker film critic Richard Brody. The duo discuss Brody’s career reviewing movies, being a filmmaker in the early ’90s (while also working at a detective agency), and how exactly he shifted careers and got hired at The New Yorker. The guys also talk through the main complaints consumers have about movies these days and how warranted they are. To close things out, Brody gives his “Five Politically Relevant Summer Movies.” Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Richard Brody Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The American Men's Soccer Bust, Graham Platner’s Media Refuge, and the Return of LeBron’s Free Agent Spotlight 07.07.2026 53мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David recap their experiences watching Team USA’s run at the World Cup come to an end. Then they discuss Politico's story about Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner (14:30). They also talk about LeBron James taking his time with the latest version of "The Decision" (36:50) and the guest list at the Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce wedding (43:14). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProducer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Why Democrats Fell in Love With Jon Ossoff. Plus: NPR’s Supreme Court Botch, and The Athletic Vs. The New York Times. 03.07.2026 1ч 18мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel have a Senate race check-in. They take a look at multiple high-profile senate races in different states and provide their thoughts. Then, they check back in on the World Cup after the U.S. beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the Round of 16 (35:18). They also discuss the New York Times piece about Dianna Russini (40:38), NPR’s Supreme Court mishap (59:20), and more. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on His Party’s Path, JD Vance’s Lectures, and Life as a Point Guard 30.06.2026 46мин

  Today on The Press Box, the Press Box primaries roll on with Bryan and Joel being joined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. They discuss the potential ideological shift in the Democratic Party, the through line for voters that vote for Trump and Shapiro (19:08), lessons from Meek Mill (34:25), and much more. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Josh ShapiroProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The June Issue: LeBron’s Final Decision With Brian Windhorst 25.06.2026 1ч 9мин

  Today on The Press Box, it's the June Issue! Ahead of what could be LeBron James's last free agency decision, Bryan is joined by ESPN's Brian Windhorst to look back at LeBron's past decisions and how they were covered by the media. Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Brian WindhorstProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Nuggets From the Haberman-Swan Trump Book, the Best Announcer at the World Cup, and a Mark Singer Syllabus 24.06.2026 1ч 4мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by updating the list of announcers with no fans that Bryan made with Joel last week. Then Bryan shares his big takeaways from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s book, ‘Regime Change.’(14:56) Then they talk about longtime ESPN anchor Linda Cohn retiring, discuss a Nancy Guthrie update, and say farewell to The New Yorker’s Mark Singer (47:33). Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Mysterious Iran Deal and the World Cup Announcer Nobody Likes. Plus: Joe Biden’s Comeback With New York Magazine’s Ben Terris. 19.06.2026 1ч 13мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel discuss how the media covered the Iran deal, despite the administration initially not letting anyone see the deal. Then they discuss an ESPN fight and what other ESPN figures could pick a fight with a colleague (10:25). Later, they dive into some World Cup thoughts and discuss the discourse around Alexi Lalas (29:00). After that, the two are joined by New York Magazine’s Ben Terris to discuss his trip to South Dakota for Joe Biden’s legacy comeback, his recent story about John Fetterman, and much more (44:37). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Ben TerrisProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• World Cup Takes and Trump’s UFC Birthday Party. Plus, Peter Kafka on Fox and Roku. 17.06.2026 1ч 15мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David share some thoughts from the first few days of the World Cup. Then they dive into UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and discuss the event and Trump's attraction to UFC (15:30). Then they give a few notes from the NBA Finals (35:05). Finally, Bryan is joined by Peter Kafka, chief correspondent for Business Insider, to talk about Fox's $22 billion purchase of Roku (55:37). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Peter KafkaProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jason Arreola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• ESPN’s Game 4 Flop, Trump’s Epstein Strategy, and Everyone’s Favorite World Cup Fan. Plus: Semafor’s Dave Weigel! 12.06.2026 1ч 41мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start with their thoughts on the Knicks' historic comeback over the Spurs to take a 3-1 lead, and Bryan gives his notes on ESPN’s coverage of the game down the stretch. Then they talk about the New York Times excerpt from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's upcoming book about how the White House has been handling the Epstein files (16:23). They also talk about Twitter’s favorite World Cup fan (33:14) and a new addition to the Best Used Bookstores in the World list (43:04). Finally, Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins to talk about the Senate race in Texas, the change in campaign reporting, and much more (52:58). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Dave WeigelProducer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• A Trumpy NBA Finals, Pat McAfee’s New Deal, and Scott Pelley’s Interview. Plus: MS NOW’s Michael Steele 10.06.2026 1ч 37мин

  Today on The Press Box, Joel takes over the Tuesday slot. Bryan and Joel start the show by discussing Pat McAfee’s reported extension with ESPN (01:11) before talking about Trump’s attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals (14:52). After that, the guys dive into the Scott Pelley–'60 Minutes' situation, including Pelley’s interview with The New York Times (26:02) and what Bryan would have asked Scott if he had interviewed him (40:28). The show ends with an interview with MS NOW’s Michael Steele (54:35), where he and the guys talk about the 2024 DNC autopsy (59:04), why he hasn't become a Democrat, why he almost became a priest (1:26:10), and so much more. Michael Steele is the coanchor of 'The Weeknight,' airing weekdays at 7 p.m. ET on MS NOW. Beginning Monday, June 15, Steele and his coanchor Symone Sanders Townsend will welcome Luke Russert as the newest coanchor at the roundtable. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Guest: Michael Steele Producer: Bruce Baldwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• '60 Minutes,' the NBA Finals, and the California Primaries 04.06.2026 1ч 18мин

  Today on The Press Box: '60 Minutes,' the NBA Finals, and the California primaries. Joel and Bryan react to the latest news regarding '60 Minutes,' including the hiring of Nick Bilton, Scott Pelley's departure, and more (01:20). Then, ESPN's Vince Goodwill joins from San Antonio, sharing his observations from Game 1 of the NBA Finals (25:30). Plus, Gustavo Arellano breaks down the California primaries (48:05). Host: Joel Anderson Guests: Bryan Curtis, Vince Goodwill, and Gustavo Arellano Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Isaiah Blakely, Conor Nevins and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The May Issue: The Unknockables 2026 31.05.2026 1ч 33мин

  Today on The Press Box, it's the May Issue! Bryan and David create the 2026 version of an Esquire magazine feature from 60 years ago, called "The Unknockables." They talk through a bunch of categories and nominees across society and culture, and they pick people in 2026 who are unknockable. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, Jon Roemer, and Oscar De La Luz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Another CBS Earthquake and the Texas Senate Showdown. Plus, Tales from the Knicks Locker Room With Frank Isola. 29.05.2026 1ч 22мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel talk about Ken Paxton winning the Republican Senate nominee runoff in Texas, setting up a showdown with Democratic nominee James Talarico. They also talk about Jill Biden’s interview on CBS, another Bari Weiss story, and a sports Emmys snub. Then, they are joined by ESPN and Sirius XM’s Frank Isola to discuss his tales of covering the New York Knicks for 22 years. (00:00) Intro(3:40) Texas Senate race(18:13) Jill Biden's interview(25:55) More changes at CBS(32:17) Sports Emmys(36:02) Tales from the Knicks locker room Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Frank IsolaProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• ESPN vs. NBC on the NBA, Trump’s Health, and the Splendid ‘Star Wars’ Discourse. Plus, a New Feature With Jason Concepcion. 26.05.2026 1ч 8мин

  Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David kick things off by discussing Bryan's Memorial Day trip to the movie theater and why the ‘Star Wars’ discourse has become more interesting than the movies themselves. Then they offer a side-by-side comparison of the NBA playoff coverage on ESPN versus NBC (19:10) and analyze the recent reporting surrounding Donald Trump's health (44:52). Then they debut a brand-new segment, the Obligatory List, with some help from Jason Concepcion (49:00). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Guest: Jason Concepcion Producer: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell on Early 2028 Vibes, a Post-Trump GOP, and Building a Personality-Driven Media Company 25.05.2026 56мин

  On today’s bonus episode of The Press Box, Bryan sits down with the Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell to discuss her early thoughts on the 2028 political landscape, starting the Bulwark (29:09), and much more. Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Sarah LongwellProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Is Sports Journalism Dead? Plus: Google’s Killing Search and Fear and Loathing on the Wemby Beat. 22.05.2026 1ч 22мин

  Today on The Press Box, Joel is back, and he’s here with Bryan to talk first about the sale of New York magazine. Then they talk about the changes coming to the Google search bar (9:13), whether sports journalism is dead like Dan Le Batard said (21:53), and more. Then they are joined by San Antonio Express-News sports columnist Mike Finger to discuss what it’s like covering Victor Wembanyama (58:27). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Mike FingerProducers: Isaiah Blakey, Jon Roemer, Oscar De La Luz, and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices