Navigating the Balance of Seriousness and Frivolity in Sports Journalism

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some NBA Finals thoughts, Oklahoma City as a host city, reports of Doris Burke's uncertain future in ESPN's broadcast booth, Cam'ron the journalist, and more (2:47). Then they discuss The Washington Post's puzzling new strategy and Pablo Torre's Bill Belichick–Jordon Hudson investigation (30:05). Then they are joined by NBC's Noah Eagle to talk about the Finals, the NBA on NBC 2.0, and the future of play-by-play (48:22). Finally, Bryan and Joel close the show with some weekend book recommendations and a solemn addition to the Hall of Departed Journalists (1:22:37).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson
Guest: Noah Eagle
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Bobby Wagner

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