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Listener Mail on the Rules of Journalism, Elizabeth Holmes’s Trial, and an In-Season ‘Hard Knocks’
Bryan and David answer your Listener Mail and discuss how the rules of journalism are approached (0:36), react to the reporting about the “concerned citizen” at Elizabeth Holmes’s trial (21:42), touc…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Peyton and Eli Manning Do 'Monday Night Football'
Bryan is joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark to break down Peyton and Eli Manning's 'Monday Night Football' broadcast. They discuss the chemistry between the brothers, talk through which elements were…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
NFL Media Overreactions? Plus, Listener Mail on Newscaster Pronunciations and Overused Headlines.
Bryan and David recap Week 1 NFL media reactions and address the self-aware overreactions (5:23). Then they answer more Listener Mail and discuss newscaster pronunciations (22:10), overused headlines…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Listener Mail on Hatchet Jobs, Trump’s Sports Commentary, and the NFL Network Adding Rachel Bonnetta and Gambling
Bryan and David answer your Listener Mail and talk through the piece “The Dying Art of the Hatchet Job” (0:35), touch on former president Trump providing an alternate audio feed for the Holyfield-Bel…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
James B. Stewart and Tom Junod on Writing About 9/11
Twenty years have passed since 9/11. Writers Tom Junod and James B. Stewart stop by to remember and reflect on the events of that day. Bryan talks with Stewart to discuss his 2002 New Yorker piece, "…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Covering Hurricane Ida
Bryan and David break down the ongoing coverage of Hurricane Ida as they discuss how social media and new technology are being used to relay footage and enhance reporting. Then, they weigh in on how …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Listener Mail on Rachel Nichols, Stephen A. Smith, and the Future of Sports Coverage
Bryan and David open up the mailbag and answer your Listener Mail. They discuss the removal of Rachel Nichols from NBA programming (0:38), talk through Stephen A. Smith’s vision for ESPN (8:55), weig…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
When Will Sports TV Start Sounding More Like a Podcast?
Bryan and David discuss the question: When will sports TV start to sound more like a podcast? They weigh in on the difference between the television and podcast art forms and the difference between t…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Claire McNear on Her ‘Jeopardy!’ Reporting. Plus, Listener Mail.
Bryan and David are joined by Ringer writer Claire McNear to unpack her story about recently chosen and now-ex ‘Jeopardy!’ host Mike Richards (0:30). They break down Claire’s reporting, discuss the r…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
The Fall of Afghanistan With ‘Reign of Terror’ Author Spencer Ackerman
Bryan Curtis is joined by author and journalist Spencer Ackerman to break down his new book ‘Reign of Terror’ and to discuss recent news and events involving the United States leaving Afghanistan. Th…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago