The Press Box Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, the Fox-Barstool College Football Experiment, and Kamala’s Book Tour. Plus: Noah Eagle.
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Sep 25, 2025 NBC play-by-play broadcaster Noah Eagle joins the conversation, sharing his insights on the highly anticipated Oregon–Penn State matchup. He describes the electric atmosphere of a Penn State whiteout and discusses how to stay calm during chaotic game finishes. Noah also delves into the evolving strategies of play-by-play broadcasting, emphasizing the importance of knowing names over intricate plays. The light-hearted debate about wardrobe choices in broadcasting leads to an amusing take on suits versus quarter-zips.
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Late Night Is Part Therapy And Politics
- Late-night monologues now blend comedy and genuine emotion to respond to real-world crises.
- Jimmy Kimmel's return showed monologues can carry political and journalistic defense while still doing jokes.
Local Affiliate Switched Off Kimmel In D.C.
- Joel Anderson discovered his local ABC Sinclair affiliate replaced Kimmel with local programming at 11:29 p.m. Eastern.
- He realized many viewers may not know who owns their local station until an incident exposes it.
Political Monologues Grew From Media Shifts
- Networks pushed late-night hosts toward political monologues as a response to changing media and Jon Stewart-era influence.
- Political content became a lever to retain audiences amid fragmented viewing habits.
