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Katie Baker on the Sam Bankman-Fried FTX Scandal Dec 15, 2022

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Bryan is joined by The Ringer’s Katie Baker to break down the Sam Bankman-Fried FTX scandal with the help of her dictionary, found here. They begin by diving into Fried's background, discuss what it was like covering a scandal involving celebrities such as Tom Brady and Naomi Osaka, touch on winners and losers, and weigh in on the fallout that included a Bankman-Fried media tour.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Katie Baker

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Remembering Sportswriter Grant Wahl, Plus the NYT Strike and Sinema Purgatorio Dec 12, 2022

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Bryan is joined by Stadio co-host Musa Okwonga to remember the life and career of sportswriter Grant Wahl (5:36). Later, David joins to dive into the announcement from Senator Krysten Sinema (I-Arizona) that she is leaving the Democratic Party (26:49), then they talk through the impact of the New York Times staff's one-day strike (36:53). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Musa Okwonga

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Covering College Football, the Playoffs, and the Transfer Portal Era With Kevin Clark Dec 09, 2022

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Bryan is joined by Kevin Clark to break down college football news and updates ahead of upcoming playoff and bowl games. They begin by discussing the state of the Alabama football program, weigh in on the impact of the transfer portal on the players, programs, and college football fan base, and touch on playoff scheduling.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Kevin Clark

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Can Herschel Walker Run to the U.S. Senate? Plus, Epic Twitter Threads and the Power of the List Dec 05, 2022

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Bryan and David weigh in on the media’s perspective of the runoff election in Georgia between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock (4:58). Then, they discuss Matt Taibbi’s Twitter thread and the argument behind free speech on the platform (27:18). Later, they touch on the Sight and Sound list of the Greatest Movies of All Time and dive into the appeal of the “list” (42:39). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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What It’s Like to Cover the World Cup With Jason Gay Dec 02, 2022

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Bryan is joined by The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay to discuss the World Cup in Qatar and what it’s like to cover it.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Jason Gay

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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The Joe Biden Semi-Boomlet, the Jerry Jones Photo, and a New Book by Anthony Bourdain Nov 28, 2022

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Bryan and David kick things off discussing Anthony Bourdain’s biography, ‘Down and Out in Paradise’ (0:33), before weighing in on Joe Biden’s bid for re-election in 2024 against former president Donald Trump (13:44). Then, they address the Washington Post story about Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones and discuss his impact, or lack thereof, in diversifying hiring practices throughout the league (28:21). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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George Lois and the Lost Art of the Magazine Cover Nov 23, 2022

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Bryan and David are joined by ForbesLife editor Michael Solomon to reflect on the career of George Lois and the lost art of the magazine cover. They discuss the statements Lois made and the influence of his art before running through a number of his most memorable covers, such as Muhammad Ali posing as St. Sebastian, Virna Lisi shaving, Andy Warhol drowning in soup, and more!

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Michael Solomon

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Conservative Media vs. Donald Trump, Plus Who Wants to Cover the World Cup? Nov 21, 2022

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Bryan and David address Donald Trump’s announcement that he will run for president in 2024, and discuss which conservative media figures are behind him and which are leaving him behind (9:25). Later, they talk through the ongoing coverage of the World Cup (27:05), before switching gears and discussing Michael Lewis announcing his next very timely book (38:32). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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The Night Everyone Thought Twitter Was Going to Die Nov 18, 2022

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In this near-emergency podcast, Bryan and David discuss the madness happening with Twitter and if it could actually shut down. They talk about the reaction to the potential end of the social media site, how the conversation has evolved, and the Musk of it all.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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The 10 Best Media Movies With Sean Fennessey Nov 17, 2022

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Bryan is joined by The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey to discuss their top 10 media movies, and hand out awards for their Favorite Movie Journalist, Worst Movie About the Media, and more!

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Sean Fennessey

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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