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Jon Krakauer on the 25th Anniversary of ‘Into the Wild’ Jan 14, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are joined by Jon Krakauer, author of ‘Into the Wild,’ for its 25th anniversary. They discuss the story of Christopher McCandless, the book's impact on McCandless's story and Krakauer, and what has unfolded in the 25 years since.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Jon Krakauer

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President Trump Impeached for the Second Time Jan 13, 2021

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Trump has become the first president to be impeached twice. Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker reflect on Pence’s decision not to invoke the 25th amendment, discuss the representatives involved in today's process, and consider the ramifications of impeachment.

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Impeachment Week Is (Maybe) Here. Plus, ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. Jan 11, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the possible impeachment of President Trump … again. They weigh in on the Democrats' decision to file an article of impeachment and then make the case for both sides for impeaching President Trump (3:15). Later, they switch gears as ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. joins to discuss the Manti Te’o saga that involved Te’o becoming a victim of catfishing (27:45). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained Pun-Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Don Van Natta

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Twitter Bans President Trump Jan 09, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker react to the news that Twitter has banned President Trump permanently from their platform. They reflect on Trump’s relationship with Twitter, the media’s reaction to the news, and the timing of the ban.

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More on the Siege of the Capitol. Plus, The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins. Jan 07, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker dive deeper into yesterday's events, where Trump supporters rioted and stormed the U.S. Capitol. They break down the aftermath and discuss everything from Trump being deplatformed to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham saying his piece (0:25). Later, journalist McKay Coppins joins to discuss his perspective on the siege, Mitt Romney's response, and what we can expect from the media moving forward(26:32).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: McKay Coppins

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A Mob Storms the U.S. Capitol Jan 06, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss Trump supporters rioting and storming the U.S. Capitol. They break down what we’re witnessing, how politicians are reacting, and how the media is covering the situation.

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Trump's Phone Call Bombshell, Plus Benedict and Keteyian on Their New Tiger Woods Documentary Jan 04, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker kick off the year by discussing Trump's explosive phone call to Georgia's secretary of state in which he attempted to sway that state's election results (02:35). Later Bryan sits down with authors Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian to discuss the new HBO documentary based on their Tiger Woods book (21:26) before David guesses the first strained-pun headline of 2021 (54:44).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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Year-End Listener Mail. Plus, The Undefeated’s Jesse Washington Dec 28, 2020

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are rounding out the year by answering your Listener Mail (8:05). Then, writer Jesse Washington joins to discuss the writing process for John Thompson’s memoir, ‘I Came As a Shadow’ (38:00). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

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That Martin Shkreli Story. Plus, Sportscaster Jim Gray. Dec 21, 2020

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down the Elle magazine story about journalist Christie Smythe and "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli's relationship (2:50). Then the Press Box gang talks holiday carols, food, and traditions (26:32) before sportscaster Jim Gray joins to talk about his book ‘Talking to GOATs’ (36:52). Plus, The Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

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Can Cable News Pivot to Biden? Plus, David Axelrod. Dec 18, 2020

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down what cable news networks such as MSNBC and CNN could look like after a Trump presidency (2:30) before tackling another round of Listener Mail, where they answer the question, “Who is the best strained-pun headline-creating writer/editor you have ever worked with?" (24:15) Then David Axelrod, a CNN senior political commentator and Barack Obama’s former chief campaign strategist, joins to discuss his career as a journalist (43:40). Plus, The Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

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