The Press Box
Episodes
You Are Cordially Invited to Cover Don Jr.’s Wedding. Plus, an NBA Roundtable With Howard Beck and Logan Murdock!
The Press Box hosts discuss the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, sharing their experiences visiting the new LA institution and debating what they would buy with unlimited wealth.
The Weekend Reaction Pod: Bryan in Austin, Bad Omens for Tony Romo, and the Season Premiere of ‘60 Minutes’
Brian Anderson recounts his trip to Austin for the Texas vs.
What’s Bari Weiss Going to Do to ‘60 Minutes’? Plus: Fox’s Joe Davis!
The Press Box discusses the return of NFL broadcasting, praising the energy of Mike Tirico and Chris Collinsworth while critiquing NBC’s lackluster pregame show.
The Only NFL Preview You Need to Listen To. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!
Hosts Brian Curtis and Joel Anderson dissect the controversy surrounding the Michigan vs.
The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod With Jason Concepcion
The Press Box hosts Brian Curtis, David Shoemaker, and guest Jason Concepcion analyze the NBA’s severe penalties against the Clippers for salary cap circumvention.
Do Democrats Have to Answer for Hasan Piker? Plus: What Is Jasmine Crockett Doing?
Brian Stelter and Joel Stein announce a schedule change for The Press Box, moving the first episode to Mondays.
The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now?
Brian Curtis and Joel Anderson discuss the seismic shifts in college football, including NIL deals, the transfer portal, and the erosion of amateurism.
Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by 'College GameDay' 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit joins The Press Box to celebrate 30 years on College Game Day, recounting his transition from radio to TV and his audition process.
How ‘Tony’ Turned Anthony Bourdain Into a Movie Star. Plus: The Latest on the Paramount Negotiations.
Hosts Brian Curtis and David Shoemaker review *Tony*, a biopic depicting Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer in Provincetown, praising its focus on his self-invention and kitchen camaraderie.
Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!
The hosts discuss Senator Jon Ossoff’s rally comments about Trump aide Natalie Harp, analyzing her role as a loyalist and the media’s reaction to the political "peg.
Why Pat McAfee Went Unplugged. Plus: Jon Ossoff Breaks the Natalie Harp Fourth Wall.
The Press Box dissects Pat McAfee’s new country album, criticizing its generic lyrics and questioning his need to maintain a polarizing persona to stay relevant at ESPN.
Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance
Senator Adam Schiff joins The Press Box to discuss the midterm outlook, predicting a Democratic wave driven by economic concerns and anti-Trump sentiment.
The Fallout from This Week’s Primaries. Plus: Joel Has Thoughts on "Woke 1".
Joel Anderson and Brian Bennett analyze the surprising Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, where moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated socialist Francesca Hong despite polling deficits.
AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party. Plus: Stephen A. Smith, Journalist?
Hosts Brian Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss their recent Boston trips, highlighting visits to Brattle Bookshop and the allure of vintage magazines.
Jason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner
Jason Whitlock joins the show to analyze the decline in right-wing media ratings, attributing it to voter exhaustion with Trump’s incoherent ideology and policy failures like the Iran conflict.
Abdul El-Sayed Wins the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Hosts Brian Curtis and David Shoemaker analyze the razor-thin Michigan Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, noting El-Sayed’s narrow lead as results finalized.
CBS's Big Tony Romo Decision and ESPN's Anti-Debate Pivot. Plus: The New Yorker's Hua Hsu on the Lost World of Magazines.
Brian Curtis and Hua Xu explore the cultural significance of collecting old magazines, discussing how publications like Sports Illustrated and Esquire served as time capsules of specific eras.
Mark Guiducci Grew Up Reading Vanity Fair. Now, He's Running the Place.
Brian Curtis interviews Mark Guaducci, Vanity Fair’s global editorial director, about his journey from a teenage fan to leading the magazine.
Governor Tim Walz on the Democrats’ Midterm Momentum, the Danger of Prediction Markets, and Replaying His Debate With JD Vance. Plus: Thoughts on Bari Weiss’s New ‘60 Minutes’ Cast.
Host Brian Curtis analyzes CBS News’ new 60 Minutes correspondents, notably Ross Douthat, before interviewing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
The Democrats Picked Their 2028 Primary Calendar. Which Contender Benefits? Plus: Our July Issue Grapples With Hulk Hogan.
Hosts Brian Curtis and David Shoemaker preview Shoemaker’s new book, *Why Hulk Hogan Matters*, before analyzing the DNC’s controversial 2028 Democratic primary schedule.