Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start with some follow-up stories on the Russini-Vrabel situation before talking more about the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the work reporters and influencers did at the event (13:12). They also discuss a Michigan Senate candidate's old tweets (28:33), another attempt at cancelling Jimmy Kimmel (38:42), and ... Show More
Apr 29
Anna Wintour, the Age of Magazines, and ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ with Amanda Dobbins
On today’s bonus episode of The Press Box, Bryan is joined by Amanda Dobbins to discuss Anna Wintour and the upcoming movie 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.' Amanda provides a spoiler-free review of the movie. Then, they discuss Wintour’s rise to power in the fashion world (18:23) and w ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 28
What Happened at the Correspondents’ Dinner, the 'New York Times’ Is Doing Ringer Podcasts, and the Worst Reviews of ‘Michael’
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel discuss their thoughts about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Then, they are joined by Washington Post reporter Kara Voght who was at the dinner and she talks about what that night was like from her perspective (26:20) ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 24
More on Vrabel and Russini, the FBI Investigates a Reporter, and Buying Your Way Into the Broadcast Booth
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David are back, and they start with some newsworthy items from David's time at WrestleMania. Then they react to more photos of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel (8:16). They also talk about the coverage of the NFL draft (26:00), the FBI’s reported i ... Show More
1 h
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
1 h