The Press Box

The Ringer's David Shoemaker welcomes Ringer staff writer Sam Donsky and The Guardian’s Dave Schilling to preview ‘SummerSlam’ and ‘NXT Takeover.’ Then, 'Fake It So Real' director Robert Greene joins (1:02:00) to discuss the current wrestling scene and catch up with his old buddy the Masked Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins map out the all-time best and worst songs of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion give their thoughts on one of the year's most highly anticipated video games, 'No Man's Sky.' Then, game creator Sean Murray joins (26:55) to discuss the release process and dealing with lofty expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of ‘Bachelor Party,’ Juliet Litman is joined by 'AGW' associate producers Emily Collette and Sam Usher to discuss 'Bachelor in Paradise.' They give their conflicting thoughts on Christian, and talk about Leah's new look, appropriate footwear at the beach, and the sexy six's make-out pad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker is joined by comics writer and 'Straight Shoot' host Aubrey Sitterson to discuss what WWE can learn from PWG (4:00), wrestling's place in the Olympic ringer (38:30), and Raw’s main-eventers (43:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon discuss 20 looming questions heading into the Premier League season, including Pep Guardiola’s and Jose Mourinho's arrivals in Manchester, whether Leicester City can repeat, and Paul Pogba's potential to be the best player in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman is joined by 'AGW' producers Emily Collette and Sam Usher to discuss JoJo's final choice of Bachelor and to offer their differing opinions on Jordan. Then they reflect on how JoJo may be the Thon Maker of ‘The Bachelorette,’ Robby's socks and teeth, and why the contestants' families should be involved in the rose ceremonies. Finally, they talk about what's next for 'Bachelor in Paradise.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ringer editor-at-large Bryan Curtis brings on the former top editor at Sports Illustrated, Us Weekly, Rolling Stone, and Esquire to discuss the appeal of a magazine (5:00), Rick Reilly's SI career and departure (12:00), handling the SI Swimsuit Issue debate (21:00), and his new book, 'The Accidental Life: An Editor's Notes on Writing and Writers' (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s David Shoemaker is joined by 'AGW' writer Joel Solomon to discuss Rhyno’s recent GOP victory (5:00) and Shoemaker’s trip to the PGW (14:00). Then they run through the ‘Cruiserweight Classics,’ (15:00) some of the rising NXT stars of ‘Raw’ (19:00), and highlights from last week’s matches (21:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the inaugural 'Writers' Room,' a rotating cast of 'Any Given Wednesday' writers chime in with their thoughts on pop culture, sports, and the power of the internet deep dive. First, writers Travon Free and Cathy Lew discuss the anticipation for Frank Ocean's new album and if the world can handle a Kanye-Drake collaboration. Then, Pat Barker and Joel Solomon join to break down what's grinding their gears in the sporting world. Finally, Brendan Lynch and Cathy Lew wrap it up with Brendan's most recent internet deep dives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices