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Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Exit, the Omicron Variant, and More Nov 29, 2021

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Bryan and David break down news that Twitter CEO and cofounder Jack Dorsey has resigned. They discuss how Dorsey handled past incidents of misinformation circulating on Twitter, where Twitter ranks next to competitor Facebook, and how this news could affect the media landscape (4:48). Then, they weigh in on the rapidly evolving news about the new coronavirus variant, omicron, and talk through how it’s being reported (21:26). 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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How to Write a Children's Book With Jeff Kinney, Author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Nov 25, 2021

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Bryan is joined by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney to discuss his career and book series 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid.’ They touch on how Kinney got a book deal at Comic-Con, how he utilizes systematic inventive thinking to help his writing process, how he balances both jokes and big ideas throughout his books, and what it’s like going on book tours for children.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Jeff Kinney

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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The Tom Brady Doc, Fox Resignations, and Who’s “on Steroids” Nov 22, 2021

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Bryan and David discuss the new Tom Brady documentary ‘Man in the Arena,’ and break down the athlete-produced doc, the new sports memoir, and Scottie Pippen’s response to ‘The Last Dance’ in his new book (4:42). Then, they touch on commentator and writers Jonah Goldberg and Stephen Hayes quitting Fox News due to Tucker Carlson’s upcoming documentary about January 6 (22:15) before wrapping things up with another media piss test (35:34). 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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Jeffrey Wright on ‘The French Dispatch,’ Tweeting the News, and Playing Colin Powell Nov 18, 2021

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Bryan is joined by actor Jeffrey Wright to discuss his role as journalist Roebuck Wright in ‘The French Dispatch.’ They touch on the details within a Wes Anderson script, finding inspiration in the late James Baldwin, the use of Twitter, and more!

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Jeffrey Wright

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Have We Lost the Meaning of “On Background”? Nov 16, 2021

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Bryan and David respond to The Verge’s announcement that they're changing their “on background” policy (1:00) before assessing whether or not People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” has any remaining cultural relevance (23:00). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Media Movies: ‘Salvador’ With Oliver Stone Nov 11, 2021

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Bryan is joined by film director Oliver Stone to discuss his 1986 film, ‘Salvador.’ Stone talks about meeting journalist Richard Boyle, working with actors like James Woods, covering topics such as American foreign policy, filming in Mexico, and much more!

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Oliver Stone

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Aaron Rodgers and the Sportswriters Nov 08, 2021

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Bryan and David break down the news that Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 and discuss the media’s fascination with Rodgers as a media figure (7:33). Then, they unpack Tucker Carlson’s new documentary, 'Patriot Purge,' about the January 6 Capitol insurrection (32:14). 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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How to Be a Newspaper Sports Columnist With the L.A. Times’ Bill Plaschke Nov 05, 2021

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Bryan is joined by sportswriter Bill Plaschke to discuss how he got his start as a writer (4:58), the difference between beat writing in Seattle vs. Los Angeles (12:36), his transition to a columnist (14:14), how he came across the Paradise High football team in California that was featured in his book ‘Paradise Found’ (28:13), and more!

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Bill Plaschke

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Listener Mail on Announcer Trades, the Rewriting of January 6, and Who Should Write the Ben Simmons Profile Nov 01, 2021

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Bryan and David answer your Listener Mail and discuss networks making announcer trades, Halloween-themed TV studio shows, their dream choice for who would write a Ben Simmons profile, and much more. Plus the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Sportswriter Ivan Maisel on His Son Max, Fatherhood, and Loss Oct 28, 2021

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Bryan is joined by sportswriter Ivan Maisel to discuss his book about his late son Max, ‘I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye.’ They discuss Max’s childhood and passions, the moment Maisel heard the news that his son might have died of suicide, talk through the grieving process, and touch on his decision to write this book.

This podcast contains sensitive material about suicide. If you or anyone you know has thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Ivan Maisel

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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