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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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Jan 20, 2021 • 37min
The Joe Biden Inauguration Edition
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss Inauguration Day and 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. They discuss Biden’s inaugural address, Harris making history as the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to be elected vice president, and everything we saw at today's inauguration. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2021 • 54min
The Last Days of Donald Trump's Presidency. Plus, Author Rich Cohen.
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the last days of the Trump administration. They address the National Garden of American Heroes, the MyPillow guy’s support, and Trump's ranking as a U.S. president (2:45). Then later, Rich Cohen joins to discuss his new book, ‘Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent' (22:30). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Rich Cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2021 • 1h 14min
Jon Krakauer on the 25th Anniversary of ‘Into the Wild’
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are joined by Jon Krakauer, author of ‘Into the Wild,’ for its 25th anniversary. They discuss the story of Christopher McCandless, the book's impact on McCandless's story and Krakauer, and what has unfolded in the 25 years since.Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Jon Krakauer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2021 • 29min
President Trump Impeached for the Second Time
Trump has become the first president to be impeached twice. Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker reflect on Pence’s decision not to invoke the 25th amendment, discuss the representatives involved in today's process, and consider the ramifications of impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 6min
Impeachment Week Is (Maybe) Here. Plus, ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr.
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the possible impeachment of President Trump … again. They weigh in on the Democrats' decision to file an article of impeachment and then make the case for both sides for impeaching President Trump (3:15). Later, they switch gears as ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. joins to discuss the Manti Te’o saga that involved Te’o becoming a victim of catfishing (27:45). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained Pun-Headline.Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Don Van Natta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2021 • 30min
Twitter Bans President Trump
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker react to the news that Twitter has banned President Trump permanently from their platform. They reflect on Trump’s relationship with Twitter, the media’s reaction to the news, and the timing of the ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2021 • 1h 5min
More on the Siege of the Capitol. Plus, The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins.
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker dive deeper into yesterday's events, where Trump supporters rioted and stormed the U.S. Capitol. They break down the aftermath and discuss everything from Trump being deplatformed to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham saying his piece (0:25). Later, journalist McKay Coppins joins to discuss his perspective on the siege, Mitt Romney's response, and what we can expect from the media moving forward (26:32).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: McKay Coppins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2021 • 32min
A Mob Storms the U.S. Capitol
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss Trump supporters rioting and storming the U.S. Capitol. They break down what we’re witnessing, how politicians are reacting, and how the media is covering the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 2021 • 60min
Trump's Phone Call Bombshell, Plus Benedict and Keteyian on Their New Tiger Woods Documentary
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker kick off the year by discussing Trump's explosive phone call to Georgia's secretary of state in which he attempted to sway that state's election results (02:35). Later Bryan sits down with authors Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian to discuss the new HBO documentary based on their Tiger Woods book (21:26) before David guesses the first strained-pun headline of 2021 (54:44).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 2020 • 1h 19min
Year-End Listener Mail. Plus, The Undefeated’s Jesse Washington
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are rounding out the year by answering your Listener Mail (8:05). Then, writer Jesse Washington joins to discuss the writing process for John Thompson’s memoir, ‘I Came As a Shadow’ (38:00). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices