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Jun 13, 2018 • 34min

Morgan Neville’s Mister Rogers Documentary Reminds Us to Be a Good Neighbor | The Big Picture (Ep. 481)

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with the Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville about his new film, ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor,’ about one of the world’s foremost champions of kindness and decency, Mister Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2018 • 42min

Remembering Anthony Bourdain, the NY Times Doc, and 'Fire and Fury 2' | The Press Box (Ep. 480)

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker sit down to reflect on the legacy of Anthony Bourdain (02:15), conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer announcing he has weeks to live (13:45), the Showtime doc series 'The Fourth Estate' (21:00), and the 'Fire and Fury' sequel (34:00).Credits:Hosted by: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker  Produced by: Jim CunninghamBrought to you by: The Ringer Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 8, 2018 • 25min

Hereditary’ Is the Most Disturbing Horror Movie in Years, With Ari Aster | The Big Picture (Ep. 479)

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Ari Aster to discuss his first full-length feature, ‘Hereditary,’ and the process of crafting a deeply disturbing experience for moviegoers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 6, 2018 • 35min

Where in the World Is Melania Trump? | Damage Control (Ep. 478)

The Ringer's Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs try to understand why there are so many conspiracy theories around the lack of public Melania Trump sightings (0:52) and how the first lady is different from both her family and her predecessors (4:37). They also discuss the rap beefs that are currently ruling the music world and how people remain entertained even as the public spats turn violent (17:20).More from The Ringer: Solitary Confinement: Seriously, Where—and Who—Is Melania Trump? Rap Beef Emergency: Drake vs. Pusha-T Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 6, 2018 • 52min

Disinviting the Eagles, Clinton's Book Tour, and Sitcom Sign-offs | The Press Box (Ep. 477)

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker run the hurry-up offense to tackle Donald Trump's issue with the Philadelphia Eagles (04:30), the Bryan Colangelo story (10:30), Bill Clinton's appearance on 'Today' (23:45), 'High Noon' with Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre (32:00), the end of 'Arrested Development' and 'Roseanne' (39:45), and LeBron James's press conference after the J.R. Smith snafu (46:45).Credits:Hosted by: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProduced by: Jim CunninghamBrought to you by: The Ringer Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 1, 2018 • 31min

Truth, Fiction, and a Hollywood Heist Movie, With Bart Layton | The Big Picture (Ep. 476)

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with writer-director Bart Layton about his path from unconventional documentaries to his ambitious new docufiction heist movie, ‘American Animals.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 30, 2018 • 47min

The Pusha-T-Drake Mess With a Dash of Kim Kardashian on the Side | Jam Session (Ep. 475)

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are joined by Justin Charity to break down the current feud going on between Pusha-T and Drake, including Pusha-T’s diss track alleging Drake has a secret child (1:32) and what this will mean for the future of the rappers' careers (14:26). Then they breakdown the other feud of the weekend between Kim Kardashian West and Rhymefest over Donda’s House (29:18) and Kardashian’s trip to the White House to discuss prison reform (34:05).More from The Ringer:Pusha-T Finally Became a Star by Being a ScourgeRap Beef Emergency: Drake vs. Pusha-TDrake Lost: The Ruthlessness of Pusha-T’s Ferocious Diss Track Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 25, 2018 • 39min

'Solo: A Star Wars Story’: Instant Analysis | The Big Picture (Ep. 474)

The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and David Shoemaker convene for an instant-reaction breakdown of the latest 'Star Wars' spin-off movie, ‘Solo,’ to discuss whether Alden Ehrenreich lives up to Harrison Ford’s legacy, how the story’s timelines fit together, and whether the movie actually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 23, 2018 • 29min

Uber, Facebook, and Elon Musk Seek Image Repair | Damage Control (Ep. 473)

The Ringer’s Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity unpack the complicated politics and relationship between pop musician Grimes and tech billionaire Elon Musk (1:50), and then analyze the recent television ad campaigns from Facebook and Uber that vaguely acknowledge each company’s recent scandals and promise to be better (13:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 22, 2018 • 49min

The Mueller Investigation Turns 1, Royal Wedding Reactions, and the Repackaging of A-Rod | The Press Box (Ep. 472)

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker "celebrate" the one-year anniversary of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's possible involvement in the 2016 presidential election (02:30), examine how America consumed the royal wedding (22:30), and look at Alex Rodriguez's media makeover (35:30).Credits:Hosted by: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProduced by: Jim CunninghamBrought to you by: The Ringer Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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