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Media Movies: ‘The French Dispatch’ With Sean Fennessey
In preparation for the new Wes Anderson film, Bryan is joined by Sean Fennessey to break down the ‘The French Dispatch.’ They discuss all three features portrayed in the film and touch on how it stac…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Twenty Years of ‘PTI’ and Nick Kristof Is Running for Governor?
Bryan and David discuss the 20-year anniversary of 'Pardon the Interruption' and highlight the layout of the show, the chemistry between Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, and touch on how the show …
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
How to be a Music Critic With The New Yorker’s Kelefa Sanneh
Bryan and David break down the recent NFL/NBA Insider controversy and touch on recent news involving Adam Schefter sharing an unpublished story with a source (0:40). Later, Bryan is joined by music c…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
The Bad Art Friend and Covering Urban Meyer
Bryan and David break down Robert Kolker's story "Who Is the Bad Art Friend?" and weigh in on the moral arguments posed by the story (6:48). Later, they discuss how the media covered the Urban Meyer …
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
How to Be a Sports Radio Host With Ryen Russillo
Bryan is joined by The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo to discuss his career as a sports radio host dating back to his time at 1510 The Zone in Boston (1:53), his transition from local to national radio (42:5…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
The Fall of Ozy and the Return of Jon Stewart
Bryan and David talk through the timeline of Ozy Media and touch on what led to its collapse (5:25) before discussing how the return of Jon Stewart and his new Apple TV+ show could be received in the…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Eric Schlosser on the 20th Anniversary of 'Fast Food Nation'
Bryan is joined by journalist and author Eric Schlosser to discuss the 20th anniversary of his book ‘Fast Food Nation.’ They talk through the process of turning his magazine story into a book (2:49),…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
The Cult of Jen Psaki and the Era of Mass Fame
Bryan and David dissect Chris Hayes’s piece in The New Yorker, "On the Internet, We’re Always Famous." They discuss how the internet has changed our social life and talk through how it's brought us t…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Gabby Petito Coverage, ESPN and Gambling, and a Terrible Emmys Question
Bryan and David open up the mailbag and answer your Listener Mail. They talk through the Gabby Petito coverage (5:15), weigh in on ESPN’s high-profile employees investing in gambling (14:00), discuss…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
How Does Bob Woodward Do It? Plus: Politico and “Off the Record.”
David Shoemaker is a married man! After discussing the nuptials, Bryan and David touch on ‘Peril,’ the latest Bob Woodward book, co-authored by Robert Costa (6:00). Then they dive into Politico’s "OF…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago