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    The August Issue: How Do We Talk About College Football Now?

    28/08/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
    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 talks to John Henion, the director of 'Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young,' about the process of making this doc and some of the major characters in it (01:07:37).

    Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

    Guest: John Henion

    Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones
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    Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by 'College GameDay' 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

    26/08/2026 | 43 mins.
    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 Blakely and Jon Jones
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    How ‘Tony’ Turned Anthony Bourdain Into a Movie Star. Plus: The Latest on the Paramount Negotiations.

    25/08/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David take a trip to the movies. They're here to discuss the Anthony Bourdain biopic, 'Tony.' They discuss their initial reactions to the film, the concept of a biopic about a writer, the way Bourdain was portrayed, and much more (4:24). Then, in the Notebook Dump, they touch on a handful of media stories, including an update on the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger (52:08).

    Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

    Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Donald LoBianco
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    Jon Ossoff Gave Us Permission to Record a Natalie Harp Podcast. Plus: CNN’s Elex Michaelson!

    21/08/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
    Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel talk more about Jon Ossoff and Natalie Harp. They talk about this week's coverage of her and what it's all for. Then Bryan is joined by CNN's Elex Michaelson to talk about his start in news, how he pitched his late-night show to CNN, making cookies with his mom, and much more (36:04).

    Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

    Guest: Elex Michaelson

    Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones
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    Why Pat McAfee Went Unplugged. Plus: Jon Ossoff Breaks the Natalie Harp Fourth Wall.

    18/08/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by reviewing Pat McAfee’s album, 'The Diary of a Polarizing Figure.' Then in the notebook dump, they remember ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen, who passed away at age 93. They also talk about the updates on the NBA’s investigation of the Clippers, Natalie Harp, and a crazy book story (36:33).

    Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!

    Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

    Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Remy Hdz
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About The Press Box
The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
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