The Press Box

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What’s Bari Weiss Going to Do to ‘60 Minutes’? Plus: Fox’s Joe Davis! Sep 11, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David ponder what the upcoming new season of a Bari Weiss–led '60 Minutes' will look like. But they start by talking about NBC's broadcast of the opening game of the NFL season between the Patriots and Seahawks. Then they move on to talk about all aspects of '60 Minutes,' including the aesthetics of the show, the history, the scandals, and much more. Then Bryan is joined by Fox broadcaster Joe Davis, and they talk about how he got into broadcasting, switching between calling football and baseball games, broadcaster word association, calling Game 7 of the World Series, and much more.

Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses The Strained-Pun Headline!

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Joe Davis

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones

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The Only NFL Preview You Need to Listen To. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham! Sep 09, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel preview the NFL season. They talk about whether Tony Romo will ever return to CBS, some of the new faces on TV this season, Dianna Russini’s potential return, and the 10-year anniversary of Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against Black people. Then Bryan is joined by ESPN’s Seth Wickersham to discuss some of his best pieces, his longevity at ESPN, the state of long-form writing, and more (57:18).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Guest: Seth Wickersham

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones

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The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod With Jason Concepcion Sep 04, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David are joined by Jason Concepcion to discuss the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers investigation. They talk about the findings from the NBA, Pablo Torre's reporting throughout this saga, and a past ESPN report that was contrary to the NBA's eventual announcement.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Jason Concepcion

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones

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Do Democrats Have to Answer for Hasan Piker? Plus: What Is Jasmine Crockett Doing? Sep 01, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by explaining the schedule change for the show. Then they get into a few big headlines, including one from The Washington Post, one concerning the novel of the year, one about college football Week 0, and more. Then they talk about Hasan Piker. They discuss his role in the political ecosystem, his appeal to the left, and whether candidates should have to answer questions about him (25:02). They wrap up by discussing Jasmine Crockett and her coy interviews about her support for James Talarico and what her goal is now (50:02).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jon Jones and Isaiah Blakely

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The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now? Aug 28, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, it's the August Issue. With college football season kicking off soon, Bryan and Joel discuss how we talk about college football and how it's changed over the years. They talk about how NIL has changed things, what's considered a scandal today, the most influential media members in the college football space, and much more. Then Bryan talks to John Henion, the director of 'Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young,' about the process of making this doc and some of the major characters in it (01:07:37).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Guest: John Henion

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones

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Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by 'College GameDay' 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like. Aug 26, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by Kirk Herbstreit ahead of his 31st year on 'College GameDay.' They talk about how Herbstreit got the job, his first impressions of Chris Fowler and Lee Corso, and much more.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Kirk Herbstreit

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones

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How ‘Tony’ Turned Anthony Bourdain Into a Movie Star. Plus: The Latest on the Paramount Negotiations. Aug 25, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David take a trip to the movies. They're here to discuss the Anthony Bourdain biopic, 'Tony.' They discuss their initial reactions to the film, the concept of a biopic about a writer, the way Bourdain was portrayed, and much more (4:24). Then, in the Notebook Dump, they touch on a handful of media stories, including an update on the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger (52:08).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Donald LoBianco

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Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson! Aug 21, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel talk more about Jon Ossoff and Natalie Harp. They talk about this week's coverage of her and what it's all for. Then Bryan is joined by CNN's Elex Michaelson to talk about his start in news, how he pitched his late-night show to CNN, making cookies with his mom, and much more (36:04).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Guest: Elex Michaelson

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones

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Why Pat McAfee Went Unplugged. Plus: Jon Ossoff Breaks the Natalie Harp Fourth Wall. Aug 18, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by reviewing Pat McAfee’s album, 'The Diary of a Polarizing Figure.' Then in the notebook dump, they remember ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen, who passed away at age 93. They also talk about the updates on the NBA’s investigation of the Clippers, Natalie Harp, and a crazy book story (36:33).

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Remy Hdz

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Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance Aug 14, 2026

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff to discuss a wide range of topics, including the state of the Democratic Party; President Donald Trump’s business ventures and financial growth while in office; the ongoing conflicts in Iran; David Ellison’s threat to leave California if the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger isn't approved, and much more.

Additionally, they explore why Karen Bass deserves another term as mayor of Los Angeles and how JD Vance is trying to separate himself from Trump.

Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Senator Adam Schiff

Producers: Jon Jones, Jessie Lopez and Chris Thomas

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