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The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
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Apr 22, 2016 • 1h 9min
Ep. 96: 'NFL Draft Podcast' With Chris Ryan and Matt Borcas
Mays and Mallory break down the big Eagles-Browns trade with resident Eagles fan Chris Ryan and resident Browns apologist Matt Borcas (22:00). Then they discuss the "draftnik nonsense" of "red flags" (39:00) and the "bluechip battle of the week" (47:00) featuring Reggie Ragland and Darron Lee, and wrap it up with a mailbag to examine Josh Norman's next move.
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Apr 21, 2016 • 52min
Ep. 95: 'Keepin' It 1600' With Savannah Guthrie
Jon and Dan break down New York’s big winners, Trump's "reset button" (3:00), Bernie's bleak outlook (12:00), Hillary's hopes for Sanders support (18:00), and new ways to recruit millennial voters (25:00). Then, ‘Today’ co-anchor Savannah Guthrie joins (28:00) to discuss covering the White House beat and the transition into mainstream television.
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Apr 20, 2016 • 42min
Ep. 94: 'Jam Session' With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
Juliet and Amanda advocate for Australian biosecurity by breaking down Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's apology video. Then, they tackle the greatest moments in celebrity apology with Ariana Grande (16:00), Kristen Stewart (25:00), Kanye West (32:00), and Jeremy Piven (36:00).
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Apr 20, 2016 • 38min
Ep. 93: McGregor Retirement With Ariel Helwani
The Ringer's David Shoemaker talks to six-time MMA Journalist of the Year Ariel Helwani about Conor McGregor's retirement announcement, Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux, and more.
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Apr 19, 2016 • 1h 1min
Ep. 92: 'The Watch' With Richard Linklater and 'GoT' Preview
Andy and Chris prepare for the 'Game of Thrones' premiere with help from Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion (16:30). Then, Oscar-winning director Richard Linklater joins (42:00) to discuss his new film, 'Everybody Wants Some!!'
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Apr 15, 2016 • 51min
Ep. 91: 'NFL Draft Podcast' With Robert Mays and Mallory Rubin
Mays and Mallory make sense of the Rams-Titans trade involving the no. 1 pick, discuss prospect of the week Emmanuel Ogbah, break down the top DB's, make their case for Mackensie Alexander, and wrap it up with a mailbag.
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Apr 15, 2016 • 48min
Ep. 90: 'Keepin' It 1600' With Kal Penn
Jon and Dan recap the major story lines of the week: Bill Clinton's finger-wagging, De Blasio's botched bit with Hillary, President Obama's 'GoT' viewership, Trump's new hires, and Cruz's craziness. Then, former White House adviser and actor Kal Penn hops on the line to break down Bernie's hopes for the nomination, pushing grassroots political action, and Obama's legacy.
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Apr 13, 2016 • 54min
Ep. 89: 'Jam Session' With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
After Juliet and Amanda divulge their affinity for British leading men, they examine the objects of their affections by identifying the senior class, the actors in their prime, and the up-and-comers.
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Apr 12, 2016 • 45min
Ep. 88: 'The Watch' With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Chris and Andy prepare for the 'Game of Thrones' premiere, get hype over the 'Rogue One' trailer (10:00), wrap up 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' (21:00) and shine some light on 'Catastrophe' (29:00) and 'The Last Panthers' (37:00).
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Apr 11, 2016 • 49min
Ep. 87 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Sam Rockwell
Actor Sam Rockwell, star of the new film 'Mr. Right,' joins Andy Greenwald to discuss acting, creativity, and the persuasiveness of Brad Pitt.
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