Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start with Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic. Then they react to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaking to the media for the first time since photos of him and Dianna Russini in Arizona were released (16:41). They also discuss Mike Tomlin to NBC (23:37), NBA score bug issues (34:42), The Washington ... Show More
Apr 17
Rueben Bain Jr.’s Measurables and JD Vance’s Humiliations. Plus, Scott MacFarlane on Life After CBS.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel discuss the recent news about Rueben Bain Jr., and they discuss how much we should know about NFL draft prospects. Then, they talk about JD Vance (20:41), media sales news (27:53), and the Masters (32:25). Then, they are joined by MeidasTouc ... Show More
1h 33m
Apr 10
Sam Altman and Trump’s War Room. Plus, ESPN Draft Guru Mel Kiper Jr.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by talking about two big pieces that have dropped this week. First is a story from the New York Times taking us inside the White House and how Trump led the United States into war with Iran. The second piece is from the New Yorker, abo ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2017
Sports Announcers, Pain Killers, Goodell, and ESPN With Bryan Curtis and Sally Jenkins (Ep. 196)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Bryan Curtis discuss the art of sports broadcasting (2:00). Then, Sally Jenkins of The Washington Post joins them to talk about Roger Goodell and the NFL’s credibility problem (28:45), the painkillers epidemic in sports (35:00), Pat Summitt ( ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2023
Wednesday Worldwide | Is MJF the Second Coming of CM Punk? Plus, Nadine Smith on the Agendas Behind Wrestling Documentaries.
Ben, Khal, and Brian H. are here to break down a few midweek headlines, including:
Chris Jericho’s interest in a WWE return (04:35)
Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley being the favorites to main event Night 1 of 'WrestleMania' (11:55)
D-Von Dudley calling MJF the second coming o ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2024
Biggest NFL Bummers, JaydenMania, Hot Food Takes, and ‘Mr. McMahon’ With Sheil Kapadia, Dave Chang, and David Shoemaker
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sheil Kapadia to ask the question "What is going on with the Eagles?" before Sheil gives his five biggest bummer seasons through three weeks (1:35), Then Bill talks with Dave Chang about Jayden Daniels's incredible performance on 'MNF' vs. t ... Show More
1h 51m
Jan 2023
The Masked Man Show | Would You Buy WWE or the New York Knicks? Plus, 'WrestleMania' Breaks All-Time Gate Record.
David kicks off this week’s show by asking Kaz whether he would rather purchase the WWE or the New York Knicks (0:30).
This week, they discuss the following:
Vince McMahon returns to the WWE board of directors (8:35)
'WrestleMania' breaks the all-time gate record (27:27)
Chris ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2025
Arch Manning, NFL Announcers, a New Deal for 'PTI', the Ballmer Scandal, and a Crawford-Canelo Megafight With Van Lathan Jr., Bryan Curtis, and Chris Mannix
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan Jr. are joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss Arch Manning, college football, media storylines, and more (3:39). Then, Chris Mannix joins to talk about the Steve Ballmer scandal (51:40) and the Crawford-Canelo fight (01:17:05). Host: Bill Simm ... Show More
2h 4m
Oct 2024
WWE Evolution Anniversary Reflection. Plus, the Usos Reunite! | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
Happy Halloween week! Ben, Khal, Brian, and David each get in the spirit of the season and throw on a wrestling-themed costume (2:00). Then they get into the following from Monday Night Raw:
Jey and Jimmy Uso reuniting (6:18)
Sami Zayn inserting himself into the Bloodline story ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2022
Cheap Heat | The Sasha Banks of It All, Randy Orton’s Injury, and Really, Really Big MJF News
The newly engaged Rosenberg is joined by SGG and Dip to talk about all sorts of news in the world of professional wrestling. On today’s episode, the guys discuss the ongoing investigation into Vince McMahon (11:38) and Sasha Banks’s tenuous future with WWE and whether AEW should ... Show More
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