The Press Box Bari Weiss’s Memo, Marc Maron’s Goodbye, and College Football’s Most Interesting Coach
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Oct 13, 2025 Dive into Bari Weiss's intriguing memo to new hires—could it be seen as threatening? Discover the highlights from Marc Maron’s emotional farewell with Barack Obama, including Obama’s thoughts on social media. Enjoy a hilarious roundup of football audio, featuring quirky characters and player blunders. The hosts critique the worst White House questions, dissect a viral Tua Tagovailoa meme, and explore J.B. Pritzker's political moves. Tune in for a lively discussion on Pentagon press access and a playful guessing game on strained puns!
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Work Audits Alienate Journalists
- Journalists resent audits of daily work because many tasks are intangible and managerial reviews miss actual value.
- Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker argue such memos alienate staff and can be counterproductive when a new boss arrives.
Podcasting Must Keep Up Or Fade
- Mark Maron's final WTF episode with Barack Obama highlights podcasting's shift from novelty to competition.
- Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker note aging hosts must 'live in the now' to stay culturally relevant.
Curt Cignetti's Dan Jenkins Energy
- Indiana coach Curt Cignetti delivered eccentric halftime and postgame remarks that hosts compared to a Dan Jenkins character.
- The hosts played his odd interview and celebrated Indiana's upset over Oregon.