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Episode 567: Chris Ryan

Feb 7, 2024

Chris Ryan, editorial director at The Ringer, discusses the challenges of consuming digital content, the appeal of quality production, and the evolution of sports writing and podcasting. He reflects on career changes, balancing personal and professional life, and the importance of creative autonomy in the media industry.

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Chris Ryan

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Quality over quantity is essential in digital publishing and podcasting to ensure value for the audience.

Balancing personal opinions with professionalism is crucial when discussing creators and their works in the media industry.

The evolution of taste is influenced by experiences and exposure, highlighting the need to balance individual preferences with external influences.

Deep dives

The Art of Hosting Guests

The guests on the podcast often brought their personal insights and experiences into their work, adding depth to the discussions. The host manages to maintain positive and engaging conversations with various guests, such as Michael Mann and Quentin Tarantino, sharing their expertise and love for movies and TV shows.

Intro

3min

Exploring the Guest's Journey into Writing and Podcasting

4min

Evolution of Sports Writing and Podcasting

17min

The Evolution of Roles and Editorial Directing at the Ringer

2min

Podcasting Feedback and Growth Potential

18min

Struggle with Balancing Personal and Professional Life in the Media Industry

17min

Reflecting on Career Changes and Creative Autonomy

4min

Chris Ryan is the editorial director for The Ringer, where he co-hosts The Watch and The Rewatchables.

“There is a point where there’s just too much stuff. I can’t read a 5,000-word feature, 10 blog posts, and listen to three podcasts, and then do it all again the next day. So that is the line you walk in digital publishing, whether it’s for editorial stuff or for podcasting. You have to accept the fact that there is not going to be a single person out there who listens to it all, and who can read it all, and who can watch it all. But you can imbue everything you do with a certain quality—both like a personality, characteristic quality, but also like a quality of production—that hopefully anybody who does like this kind of thing will find some value in it.”

Show notes:

@ChrisRyan77
Ryan’s Ringer archive
3:00Andy Greenwald on Longform Podcast
3:00 Ryan’s Grantland archive
05:00 Ryan’s Spin archive
05:00 Ryan’s Fader archive
05:00 Ryan’s Village Voice archive
06:00 chaunceybillups.blogspot.com
27:00 The Ringer’s Philly Special (The Ringer • 2022)
45:00 Fairway Rollin’ (The Ringer • 2017)

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Longform

Episode 567: Chris Ryan

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Art of Hosting Guests

Navigating the Media Landscape

Balancing Personal Preferences and Professional Opinions

Evolution of Taste and Criticism

Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth

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