The Press Box ESPN's College Football War, the Year of the Media Bro, and One Last Jolabokaflod Gift
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Dec 30, 2024 AI Snips
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Holiday Work
- Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson discuss working on holidays.
- Joel Anderson reminisces about covering big games on holidays early in his career, despite missing family time.
Insider vs. Outsider
- Joel Anderson reflects on the difficulty of becoming an insider as a Black reporter, highlighting the importance of social connections and shared backgrounds in journalism.
- He observes that "scoop merchants" often come from privileged backgrounds, giving them an advantage in accessing exclusive information.
Washington Post Culture
- Joel Anderson addresses listener feedback about the Washington Post's work culture, acknowledging the challenges while emphasizing the newsroom's continued success, including three Pulitzer Prize wins.
- He contrasts the Washington Post's environment with the millennial-focused culture of BuzzFeed, where he previously worked.