Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTucker 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 …
3 years, 6 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 layo…
3 years, 6 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…
3 years, 6 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…
3 years, 6 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 20…
3 years, 6 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 …
3 years, 6 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 join…
3 years, 7 months ago
Doubts About DeSantis, Mean Magazine Stories, and RIP Texas Observer
Bryan and David touch on a few obits, starting with the Texas Observer, which may or may not be shutting down (0:43). Then they discuss the president…
3 years, 7 months ago
Announcer Don Orsillo on Baseball With a Pitch Clock, the Padres’ Golden Age, and His Years with the Red Sox
Bryan is joined by Padres announcer Don Orsillo to discuss the adjustment both broadcasters and players are experiencing due to the recent rule chang…
3 years, 7 months ago
Undermining Jimmy Carter's Presidency, Donald Trump's Looming Indictment, and Quentin Tarantino's New Film
Bryan and David start the pod by discussing a recent article about Jimmy Carter that some are using to discount his presidency. Next, they dive into …
3 years, 7 months ago