Podcast Episodes

CNN and the Bomb, the Francesa Controversies, and Megyn Kelly | The Press Box (Ep. 540)

Episode 544

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the explosives sent to CNN (03:00), the weird controversies surrounding WFAN’s Mike Francesa (28:30), and Megyn Kelly and the “costume p…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Paul Dano on Directing His First Film and Adapting Richard Ford's 'Wildlife' | The Big Picture (Ep. 539)

Episode 542

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with actor and now screenwriter/director Paul Dano to discuss the trials of directing his first film and adapting one of his favorite authors, Ric…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Dissecting the Actions of Mohammad bin Salman | Damage Control (Ep. 543)

Episode 543

The Ringer’s Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs get together to talk about the spate of potential explosive devices sent to prominent Democratic figures this week (2:14) and how the right-wing m…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Royal Extravaganza and Meghan and Harry’s Baby | Jam Session (Ep. 538)

Episode 541

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins get together to talk about Princess Eugenie’s wedding (1:04) and Meghan’s faux pas of announcing her pregnancy during the event (19:38). Then th…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Jonah Hill on the Personal and Powerful 'Mid90s' | The Big Picture (Ep. 537)

Episode 540

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with actor and filmmaker Jonah Hill about directing his personal and affecting first film 'Mid90s.'

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Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Kanye Goes to Washington, the Art of Sidling, and Elizabeth Warren Makes Her Move | The Press Box (Ep. 536)

Episode 539

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down President Trump's new media strategy (03:00), the reportorial tactic that separates NBA insiders (25:45), and Senator Warren’s preemp…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

'The Oath’ and Ike Barinholtz’s Response to the Chaotic News Cycle | The Big Picture (Ep. 535)

Episode 538

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey speaks with comedic talent Ike Barinholtz about his directorial debut, ‘The Oath,’ and how it’s a direct response to the breakneck speed of the news cyc…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Finally, Taylor Swift and Gritty Are on the Same Team | Damage Control (Ep. 534)

Episode 537

The Ringer’s Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs get together to talk about Taylor Swift’s decision to finally get political (2:01) and the political fight going on involving the Philadelphia Fly…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Trump's Taxes, 'Venom' vs. 'A Star Is Born,' and the Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi | The Press Box (Ep. 536)

Episode 536

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker take a look at the New York Times story on Trump's taxes and how the Times rolled it out (03:00), the release of 'Venom' and 'A Star Is Born' in…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

‘A Star Is Born’: Instant Analysis | The Big Picture (Ep. 535)

Episode 535

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey is joined by colleagues Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, Lindsay Zoladz, and Andrew Gruttadaro to discuss their immediate reactions to the ‘A Star Is Born…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago