- 56 minutes 35 secondsMark Guiducci Grew Up Reading Vanity Fair. Now, He's Running the Place.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by Vanity Fair's global editorial director, Mark Guiducci. They talk about how he became interested in Vanity Fair, his time at Vogue, his editorial purview at Vanity Fair, his five favorite Vanity Fair covers, and much more.
Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Mark Guiducci
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30 July 2026, 7:05 pm - 49 minutes 2 secondsGovernor Tim Walz on the Democrats’ Midterm Momentum, the Danger of Prediction Markets, and Replaying His Debate With JD Vance. Plus: Thoughts on Bari Weiss’s New ‘60 Minutes’ Cast.
On today’s special episode of The Press Box, Bryan is joined by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. But first, Bryan opens by talking about the new ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents at CBS. Then, Bryan and Governor Walz talk about why he is not running for reelection, the midterms, his coaching career, and much more (06:05).
Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Tim Walz
Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon JonesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 July 2026, 11:30 pm - 2 hours 1 minuteThe Democrats Picked Their 2028 Primary Calendar. Which Contender Benefits? Plus: Our July Issue Grapples With Hulk Hogan.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David take a look at the shift in the 2028 Democratic primary calendar and discuss which contenders can win which states (02:58). They also talk about the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner (38:12). Then they get to the July Issue (47:08). Bryan talks with David about his new book, 'Why Hulk Hogan Matters.' They talk about the ups and downs of Hogan’s time in the spotlight and how he was often a reflection of American culture.
Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Lucy BrickLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 July 2026, 11:18 pm - 1 hour 5 minutesSenator Elissa Slotkin on the Democrats, the Mideast, and Election Security. Plus: Why Were the ESPN Layoffs So Messy?
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by talking about the ESPN’s layoffs again and getting Joel’s thoughts on how that process went down. Then they are joined by Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin. They discuss election security, the Democratic Party’s messaging, Trump’s self-enrichment, and much more.
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson
Guest: Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon JonesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 July 2026, 9:06 pm - 53 minutes 42 secondsMS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle on Trump’s Billions, the Biggest Issues of the Midterms, and Moving From the Business World to Cable News
Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by MS NOW's Stephanie Ruhle. They talk about the money Trump has made in office, working in investment banking before getting into media, the purpose of cable news, and much more.
Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Stephanie Ruhle
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23 July 2026, 12:48 am - 1 hour 15 minutesWhat Do the ESPN Layoffs Tell Us About ESPN’s Future? Plus: Trump vs. The New York Times, Tom Brady and WWE, and Bryan’s Broadway Notes.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by talking about Bryan's vacation in New York. Then they discuss the layoffs at ESPN (13:02), Trump's battle with The New York Times (59:11), and Tom Brady's newest endeavor (01:04:08).
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week!
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon JonesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 July 2026, 10:53 pm - 1 hour 16 minutesBomani Jones on Our Post-Literate Society, Who to Root for in the World Cup, the LeBron-Industrial Complex, and Jay-Z (Again)
Today on The Press Box, Bryan is out, but Joel Anderson is here, and he's joined by Bomani Jones. They discuss myriad topics, including the literacy crisis (04:07), Bomani's time at summer league (45:14), LeBron's decision (50:49), the Jay-Z concerts (01:00:52), and much more.
Host: Joel Anderson
Guest: Bomani Jones
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16 July 2026, 11:01 pm - 1 hour 35 minutesThe Mitch McConnell Photo and the ‘Death’ of Reading. Plus: Comics Legend Frank Miller!
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by looking back at the life of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. Then they discuss the Mitch McConnell hospital photo and the conspiracy theories surrounding it (8:15). Next they talk about the death of Lindsey Graham (18:54), the "death" of reading, and some Trump news. Finally, Bryan is joined by comic book creator Frank Miller to talk about how he got into comics, writing ‘Sin City’, ‘Batman’, and so much more (53:43).
Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Guest: Frank Miller
Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon JonesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 July 2026, 11:39 pm - 54 minutes 43 secondsThe End of the Platner Campaign, Where's Mitch McConnell, and the Future of Youth Sports in America.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson discuss the end of Graham Platner's campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. Then they talk about Mitch McConnell's whereabouts and health before checking in on the Texas Senate race. Plus, they react to the New York Times' competition with AI slop and Alexi Lalas's take on youth soccer in America.
(00:00) Intro
(01:13) The end of the Platner campaign
(09:44) Where’s Mitch McConnell?
(21:38) Checking in on the Texas Senate race
(27:34) The New York Times trying to outrun AI slop is fascinating
(39:46) Alexi Lalas on youth soccer in America
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson
Producer: Tucker TashjianLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 July 2026, 7:45 pm - 52 minutes 30 secondsThe New Yorker’s Richard Brody on Movie Critics, the Complaints About Hollywood, and the Future of the Written Review. Plus, His Five Politically-Relevant Summer Movies.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan sits down with New Yorker film critic Richard Brody. The duo discuss Brody’s career reviewing movies, being a filmmaker in the early ’90s (while also working at a detective agency), and how exactly he shifted careers and got hired at The New Yorker.
The guys also talk through the main complaints consumers have about movies these days and how warranted they are.
To close things out, Brody gives his “Five Politically Relevant Summer Movies.”Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Richard Brody
Producer: Ben Cruz
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8 July 2026, 9:57 pm - 53 minutes 21 secondsThe American Men's Soccer Bust, Graham Platner’s Media Refuge, and the Return of LeBron’s Free Agent Spotlight
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David recap their experiences watching Team USA’s run at the World Cup come to an end. Then they discuss Politico's story about Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner (14:30). They also talk about LeBron James taking his time with the latest version of "The Decision" (36:50) and the guest list at the Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce wedding (43:14).
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Isaiah BlakelyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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