Today on The Press Box, it's the August Issue. With college football season kicking off soon, Bryan and Joel discuss how we talk about college football and how it's changed over the years. They talk about how NIL has changed things, what's considered a scandal today, the most influential media members in the college football space, and much more. Then Bryan ... Show More
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The Clippers-Pablo-NBA Megapod With Jason Concepcion
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David are joined by Jason Concepcion to discuss the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers investigation. They talk about the findings from the NBA, Pablo Torre's reporting throughout this saga, and a past ESPN report that was contrary to the NBA's eventual ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 1
Do Democrats Have to Answer for Hasan Piker? Plus: What Is Jasmine Crockett Doing?
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by explaining the schedule change for the show. Then they get into a few big headlines, including one from The Washington Post, one concerning the novel of the year, one about college football Week 0, and more. Then they talk about Has ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 26
Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by 'College GameDay' 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by Kirk Herbstreit ahead of his 31st year on 'College GameDay.' They talk about how Herbstreit got the job, his first impressions of Chris Fowler and Lee Corso, and much more. Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Kirk Herbstreit Producers: Isaiah Blak ... Show More
43m 59s
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
Nov 2017
‘Group Chat’ — Anti-Melo, Pro-Kristaps, and the Lavar Ball Conspiracy (Ep. 160)
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, and Paolo Uggetti discuss whether they are hyped or concerned about some teetering teams (1:59). Then they debate some hypothetical coach trades (29:19) and play another round of Take Tank (37:04).
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43m 52s
Feb 2025
Mavericks Fans Revolt, ‘SNL 50’ Guesses, Oscars Watch, and Super Bowl Leftovers With Bryan Curtis and Matt Belloni
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Bryan Curtis to discuss lingering Super Bowl LIX thoughts (2:58), as well as the Luka Doncic trade from the POV of a longtime Mavericks fan (22:07). Then Bill talks with Matt Belloni about the highly anticipated 'SNL 50' show (59:00), Oscars ... Show More
2h 2m
Oct 2017
'Group Chat' — Lonzo Gets Baptized, CP3 Makes a Movie, and the Sixers Must Learn to Share (Ep. 147)
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley O’Shaughnessy to chat about the first Clippers-Lakers matchup of the season (1:10), Chris Paul's timely released short film (5:38), and the Rockets' impressive bout with the Warriors (10:00). Then they discuss rookies ... Show More
45m 45s
Jan 2018
‘Sources Say’: The Air-balling of Grievances (Ep. 186)
The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan kick off the new year by discussing the photo of Baron Davis and Laura Dern (01:00), Isaiah Thomas's return (10:15), Jackie MacMullan's piece on Kyrie Irving (14:45), and the Lakers airing their grievances (24:30).
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34m 28s
Mar 2020
Romo’s Big Contract, First Take’s Rise, Biden’s Comeback, and the Coronavirus With Bryan Curtis and Jason Gay | The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Sports Repodders returns as HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Bryan Curtis and WSJ’s Jason Gay to discuss rumors of Al Michaels to ESPN, TV rights deals, Tony Romo’s big CBS contract, the next great sports broadcaster, the newfound legitimacy of ‘First Take,’ ESP ... Show More
1h 43m
Aug 2016
Ep. 116: Team USA, A-Rod's Retirement, and 'Roast Battle'
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Chris Ryan to discuss Team USA basketball's struggles against Australia (12:00). Then, ‘AGW’ writers Joel Solomon and Travon Free join to give their final thoughts on A-Rod (32:25). Finally, 'Roast Battle' runner-up Sarah Tiana and ‘AGW ... Show More
1h 21m