Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNBA Playoffs Notes, the Horror of the Replay Review, and the USFL’s “Why” Problem
Bryan and David react to the first round of the NBA playoffs and discuss the Kyrie Irving drama, buzzer-beaters and replay reviews, and the play-in tournament’s impact on the sport (7:47). Then, they…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Peter Schrager on the NFL Draft, Auditioning for 'Dream Job,' and Calling in to WFAN. Plus, the LA Times' Dan Woike on Covering the Doomed Lakers.
In advance of the 2022 NFL draft, Bryan is joined by Peter Schrager to break down his career in sports media, his transition to television, the NFL draft coverage, and media draft cliches (1:38). Lat…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Tiger and the Masters, Instant Obits, and Luring Reporters Back to Work
Bryan and David break down Tiger Woods’s return to golf, the discourse surrounding his career, and interesting TV moments from the 2022 Masters (10:46). Later, they discuss the awful death of Dwayne …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Ian Eagle on NBA Announcing, Being a Comedian's Son, First-Game Flop Sweat, and Going 10 Years Without a Mistake
Bryan is joined by CBS’s Ian Eagle to discuss his career as a sports play-by-play announcer. They dive into Eagle’s background growing up with a singer mother and a comedian father, discuss his exper…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Covering 'WrestleMania,' ESPN Re-Signs the Insiders, and Tiger at the Masters
Bryan and David are in Fort Worth, Texas, to break down 'WrestleMania 38.' They talk about covering the event, the impact the sport has had on other forms of media, and discuss the art of wrestling (…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The WWE’s Michael Cole on ‘WrestleMania,’ His Career in News, Great Announcers of the Past, and the Art of Calling a Match
Bryan is joined by WWE announcer Michael Cole in advance of ‘WrestleMania 38.’ They discuss Cole’s former role at CBS News, his transition to announcing for WWE, the mechanics in calling matches, his…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The Oscars Win Worst Editing. Plus, the Final Four and “Who Wants to Be an F1 Analyst?”
Bryan and David talk through the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars and discuss how the Academy handled the broadcast (3:10). Later, they break down the NCAA tournament and h…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
CNN Dives Into Streaming, Brutally Honest Oscar Ballots, and a Twitter Time Machine
Bryan and David discuss the new streaming service on the market, CNN+. They break down the content it will provide, including shows featuring Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper, and more, and then address…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The Media Tries on Formula One, Free Speech, and a Tribute to ESPN’s John Clayton
Bryan and David open by discussing the boom of Formula One in the United States, Netflix, and how this changes the sports-media landscape (1:08). Then, they weigh in on The New York Times’ editorial …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The AP's Philip Crowther on Covering Ukraine, Live Shots, and Reporting in Six Languages
Bryan is joined by Associated Press international correspondent Philip Crowther from Lviv, Ukraine. They discuss Crowther’s day-to-day operations, summarizing the news for other countries when record…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago