Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWriter Chris Heath on Tom Hanks, Adventures in the Magazine Trade, and the Art of the Celebrity Profile
Bryan is joined by Chris Heath to discuss his new Tom Hanks profile for The Atlantic. They dive into Heath’s experience profiling Hanks (3:30), talk through Heath’s career working for magazines such …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Biden’s Media Cheat Sheet, “Gotcha” Questions for Giannis, and Farewell to Jerry Springer
Bryan and David break down Biden’s reelection announcement and press conference cheat sheet and weigh in on the type of “Rose Garden” campaign he could be running (13:10). Then, they highlight some k…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Brian Stelter on Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, and a Crazy Week in Cable News
Bryan is joined by Brian Stelter to talk about Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News, what may have caused it, and what's next for Carlson. They also discuss the Fox News and Dominion Voting Syste…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Out, the ESPN Layoffs, and RIP BuzzFeed News
Bryan and David dive into recent news that Tucker Carlson and Fox News, as well as Don Lemon and CNN, have parted ways (0:42), and discuss what this means for all parties involved. Then, they providi…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Jemele Hill on the ESPN Layoffs, Life After the Worldwide Leader, Tweeting in the Musk Era, and More
Bryan is joined by Jemele Hill to discuss the news reported by CNBC that ESPN will be making layoffs beginning next week. Jemele reflects on the layoffs back in 2018 while she was still at the compan…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
NBA Announcing’s Golden Age and Other TV Notes. Plus, a 2024 Campaign Update and Fox Trial Cheat Sheet.
Bryan and David break down all the media notes from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs. They highlight LeBron and the Lakers' win, touch on Sunday’s injury reports, and discuss whether we’re in an…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
NPR’s David Folkenflik on Rupert Murdoch and the Fox News–Dominion Case
Bryan is joined by NPR’s David Folkenflik to discuss NPR’s decision to quit Twitter (1:30) before he then provides an expert briefing on the Fox News defamation lawsuit (6:19). They begin by breaking…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
The 2016 Election Is Back. Plus: Masters TV Notes and How Everything Became a “Cult Classic.”
Bryan and David start the pod by reacting to the media’s coverage of last night’s episode of ‘Succession’ (00:31). After, they discuss whether the 2024 presidential election is mirroring the election…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
How Trump’s Indictment Was Covered. Plus, Rethinking: “Embrace Debate” and a Reporter in a Russian Prison.
Bryan and David discuss former president Donald Trump’s arrest, and dive into how reporters are covering the indictment (3:13). Later, they weigh in on the conversation between Stephen A. Smith and D…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Writing (and Covering) Pro Wrestling with WWE’s Bruce Prichard and David Shoemaker
Bryan and David are back ahead of ‘WrestleMania’ 39 to discuss what it’s like to cover WWE as both a fan and a journalist (0:38). Then, Bryan is joined by executive director of WWE’s creative writing…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago