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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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May 24, 2019 • 48min
Happy Memorial Day Weekend From Tea Time and Pitbull | Tea Time
The trailer for 'Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood' premiered this week and we're even more hyped than we were before (1:16). Apparently if you're Lil Nas X you can send Maseratis via Postmates (8:16). Katherine Schwarzenegger is getting into podcasting (20:55), and how deep does Ben Affleck's allegiance to Dunkin' Donuts go (44:31)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kate Halliwell
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May 21, 2019 • 49min
De Blasio’s Announcement, Stephen A. Smith, and Brian Williams's Return | The Press Box
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has entered the 2020 presidential race (03:00), Stephen A. Smith had an amazing half-week of content (21:00), and Brian Williams is back (36:30).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
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May 17, 2019 • 42min
We Learned About the James Charles BeauTube Scandal So You Don't Have To | Tea Time
'John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum' is out this weekend and it looks like it's going to be the summer of Keanu Reeves (4:29). Congratulations are in order for the 'Arthur' character Mr. Ratburn (13:56). 'Tea Time' tries to understand the James Charles and Tati Westbrook feud (19:43), and discusses starting an Emmy campaign for Miley Cyrus (27:31).Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer
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May 15, 2019 • 39min
A Lesson in Public Relations: Constance Wu and Taylor Swift | Jam Session
‘Fresh off the Boat’ star Constance Wu sent some angry tweets after learning the show was being renewed for a fifth season (1:00) then turned around to deny that’s what she was upset about (13:08). Ahead of her new album, Taylor Swift is back in the public eye (22:09) and it seems like she hasn’t changed much (31:20).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
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May 14, 2019 • 47min
The New Howard Stern, Ben Shapiro DESTROYED, and Kamala Harris Reboots | The Press Box
Howard Stern has written a new book and the takeaway is that he’s "matured" (02:47), Ben Shapiro gets OWNED during a BBC interview (21:00), and Kamala Harris pivots her campaign back toward the center (31:45).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
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May 10, 2019 • 36min
Happy Mother's Day to Our Moms, Goldie Hawn, and No One Else | Tea Time
The first Monday in May came and went; we go over best dressed, worst dressed, and iconic after-party moments (1:19). Tea Time–approved movies to watch with your mom this Mother's Day (18:50). It turns out Taylor Swift shares the same pop culture interests as a lot of people on Twitter (26:30), and who wakes up and eats salad for breakfast (30:30)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kate Halliwell
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May 8, 2019 • 22min
Royal Baby Emergency Podcast | Jam Session
The royal baby is finally here! We talk about Harry’s announcement video (2:23), the name choice (4:56), and the family’s first formal appearance (12:11).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
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May 8, 2019 • 33min
Sticking to Sports: The Case of Caster Semenya | Damage Control
Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the South African track star Caster Semenya could not compete in certain races due to her naturally occurring high levels of testosterone (1:36). We talk about what that ruling means and how it will affect the relationship between gender and competitive sports (15:23).Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity
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May 7, 2019 • 54min
CBS Shake-up, Elizabeth Warren, and the End of ESPN the Magazine | The Press Box
The “sweeping changes” to CBS’s news lineup and what it means for other network news institutions (03:00), the legacy of ESPN the Magazine (20:30), and Elizabeth Warren’s rise in the latest polls plus her game plan of pumping out policy ideas and dad jokes (37:45).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
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May 3, 2019 • 51min
If Your Wedding Wasn’t Livestreamed by Diplo, Did You Even Get Married? | Tea Time
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner had a Vegas wedding after the BBMAs, complete with an Elvis impersonator officiating (1:18). We preview the 2019 Met Gala and try to guess real past themes from fake past themes (9:54). Also, Kylie Jenner hosted an extravagant birthday party for Travis Scott (31:59), and we break down what celebrities are drinking in the name of skin care (44:46).Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer
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