The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker look at The New York Review of Books’ decision to publish Jian Ghomeshi’s first-person story (03:30), dive into some of the top stories from around the NFL (28:15), and wrap up by discussing the cable news coverage of Tropical Depression Florence and Typhoon…
Source: Jian Ghomeshi, NFL Grab Bag, and Cable Storm Coverage | The Press Box (Ep. 526)
Guess the Lines Week 3 With Cousin Sal | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 415)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ incredible performance against the Steelers, The Patriots’ loss to the Jaguars, The Sunday kicker epidemic, and the Canelo vs. GGG rematch before they guess the NFL Lines for week 3.
Source: Guess the Lines Week 3 With Cousin Sal | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 415)
NFL Wisdom, 'Key and Peele' 2.0, Eddie Murphy Stories, and 'Predator' in 2018 With Joe House and Keegan-Michael Key | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 414)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to make some gambling picks for NFL Week 2 (3:43). Then Bill sits down with actor Keegan-Michael Key to talk ‘Key and Peele,’ Eddie Murphy stories, ‘The Predator,’ and remaking movies (53:20).
Source: NFL Wisdom, 'Key and Peele' 2.0, Eddie Murphy Stories, and 'Predator' in 2018 With Joe House and Keegan-Michael Key | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 414)
Nicole Holofcener, 'The Land of Steady Habits,' and the Characters From Her Own Life | The Big Picture (Ep. 525)
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Nicole Holofcener about her consistent career in film and how she’s able to draw on inspiration from her life to create the characters and stories in her movies.
Source: Nicole Holofcener, 'The Land of Steady Habits,' and the Characters From Her Own Life | The Big Picture (Ep. 525)
Colin Kaepernick and Nike’s Commodification of Wokeness | Damage Control (Ep. 524)
The Ringer’s Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity try to parse the meaning of Nike’s recent ad campaign featuring free-agent NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick (01:24). Then, they discuss the reboot of Gawker and the potential impact new owner Brian Goldberg might have on the content of the site (22:36).
Source: Colin Kaepernick and Nike’s Commodification of Wokeness | Damage Control (Ep. 524)
Katie Nolan and NBA Summer Check-in With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 413)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O’Connor for a quick NBA offseason check-in. They discuss Carmelo on the Rockets, Luka Doncic’s weight gain, Devin Booker’s broken hand, Finals odds, and more (2:25). Then Bill sits down with Katie Nolan to talk about her new home at…
Source: Katie Nolan and NBA Summer Check-in With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 413)
Trump vs. (Almost) Everybody | The Press Box (Ep. 523)
The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker take a look at Bob Woodward’s new book ‘Fear: Trump in the White House’ (03:00), the anonymous New York Times op-ed (27:00), and the ousting of Les Moonves from CBS (40:30).
Source: Trump vs. (Almost) Everybody | The Press Box (Ep. 523)
USA v Mexico: international friendly – live!
Latest score and news as old rivals meet in Nashville Email Graham with your thoughts or tweet him @grahamparkerfc 1.01am BST MexicoMore on the team news in a moment, but first, Mexico. 12.55am BST Nothing friendly about it. Meet our starting XI for #USAvMEX, pres. by @ATT.Lineup notes » https://t.co/3CusXn168h…
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Rodgers' Resurrection, The Steelers-Browns Debacle, and Guess The Lines Week 2 (Ep. 412) | The Bill Simmons Podcast
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Aaron Rodgers and The Packers’ miraculous comeback, The Buccaneers walloping the Saints, The Steelers-Browns disappointing tie, and Bill and Sal’s fantasy draft, before they guess the NFL lines for week 2.
Source: Rodgers' Resurrection, The Steelers-Browns Debacle, and Guess The Lines Week 2 (Ep. 412) | The Bill Simmons Podcast
USA v Brazil: international friendly – live!
Clint Dempsey was gritty as hell – but he could conjure inspirationYou can email Graham here or tweet him @grahamparkerfc 12.01am BST Team News:Stand together. Rise together.Introducing our starting XI for #USAvBRA, pres. by @LibertyMutual.Lineup notes » https://t.co/Mqhvc2cD9p pic.twitter.com/Uklo2XmSZP 11.57pm BST USAStill waiting on confirmed team news, but here’s the…
Source: USA v Brazil: international friendly – live!