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The Press Box

The Press Box

Written by: The Ringer
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The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.© All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • Is the Troy Aikman Era Over at ESPN? Plus: Peter King on 40 Years on the NFL Beat.

    Is the Troy Aikman Era Over at ESPN? Plus: Peter King on 40 Years on the NFL Beat.
    Oct 16 2026
    Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David discuss all the reports around the tension between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in the 'Monday Night Football' booth. They talk about how we got here and what could be next for Troy and ESPN (13:16). Then they talk about the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia (33:57). After that, Bryan is joined by Peter King to talk about his long career covering the NFL and his new book, 'The Game' (47:05). Subscribe to Bryan's newsletter here! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Guest: Peter King Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • The Democratic Senate Race Confidence Rankings. Plus, ESPN’s Nick Saban Doc!

    The Democratic Senate Race Confidence Rankings. Plus, ESPN’s Nick Saban Doc!
    Oct 13 2026
    Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel take a look at nine interesting Senate races and tier them in order of Democrats' confidence that they'll win (9:39). They end with talking about ESPN's new 'Saban' documentary (47:22). Subscribe to Bryan's newsletter here! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Can CNN Survive the Paramount Merger? Plus: The Next Host of ‘Inside the NBA.’

    Can CNN Survive the Paramount Merger? Plus: The Next Host of ‘Inside the NBA.’
    Oct 7 2026
    Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David discuss potential retirements on 'Inside the NBA,' the Paramount–Warner Bros. deal finally going through (9:09), and potential Halloween costumes for the pod (21:34). Then Bryan is joined by Lachlan Cartwright from Breaker to talk about James and Lachlan Murdoch (27:15). Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Subscribe to Bryan's newsletter here! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Guest: Lachlan Cartwright Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
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