Synopsis
The Ringers Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
Episodes
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Ep. 271: 'The Masked Man Show' on the Hardys, 'SmackDown,' and 'Fastlane'
02/03/2017 Duration: 54minThe Ringer's David Shoemaker teams up with Dave Schilling and Steve Kazee to discuss the "Dusty Finish" at the Oscars (02:00), whether the WWE will sign Matt and Jeff Hardy (05:45), AJ Styles defeating Luke Harper (18:10), and Randy Orton burning down Bray Wyatt's compound (19:45). They finish with a preview of 'Fastlane' (31:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 270 ‘Bachelor Party' With ABC’s SVP of Alternative Programming, Rob Mills
02/03/2017 Duration: 53minThe Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Rob Mills, ABC's senior vice president of alternative programming, to discuss being at the Oscars (1:20), this week’s episode of 'The Bachelor' (9:00), the top five 'Bachelor' contestants (18:00), and the decision to pick Rachel as the next Bachelorette (36:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 269: Food Week Profiles — The Impossible Burger and Guelaguetza
01/03/2017 Duration: 18minThe Ringer celebrates Last Meal on Earth Week with two unique audio stories. First, Danny Chau reports on an ambitious new product attempting to solve one of the food industry's biggest dilemmas (0:10). Then, Katie Baker introduces us to the Lopez siblings and their critically acclaimed family-run Oaxacan restaurant, located in Los Angeles's Koreatown (11:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 268: Top-50 Fast Food Items With Bill Simmons and Joe House
28/02/2017 Duration: 33minHBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons brings on Joe House so they can respond to The Ringer's top-50 fast food list and offer up their thoughts on which items were overrated, underrated, and properly rated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 267: 'ShackHouse' on the Honda Classic, Rule Changes, and Mark Crossfield
28/02/2017 Duration: 55minGeoff Shackelford and Joe House discuss Ricky Fowler's bizarre win at the Honda Classic (03:05), Johnny Miller's criticism (04:05), and the upcoming changes to the rules of golf (15:45). Then they welcome golf instructor/equipment reviewer/travel guru Mark Crossfield to share how he used honesty to build an online presence (24:05) and answer a few questions from the Callaway Community (27:05). To close out the show, Geoff and House preview the WGC-Mexico Championship (45:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 266: 'Achievement Oriented' on Becoming a Meme and Setting Speedrunning Records
24/02/2017 Duration: 49minThe Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion briefly consider the future of TV video game adaptations, reacting to comments by 'Castlevania' producer Adi Shankar and 'The Expanse' co-author Ty Franck (3:30). Then they bring on longtime Giant Bomb video producer Drew Scanlon to discuss having a GIF of his face go viral and how long his fleeting internet notoriety will last (9:30). Lastly, they talk to Kotaku staff writer Heather Alexandra about glitching, speedrunning, and the creative ways in which players navigate games (25:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 265: 'The Masked Man Show' Remembers George "The Animal" Steele and Ivan Koloff
23/02/2017 Duration: 48minThe Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling team up to honor Ivan Koloff (3:30) and George "The Animal" Steele (8:30), and discuss Max Landis's video on Kevin Owens (16:50), the art of projecting during a promo (21:10), the Rock calling out CM Punk (26:00), and the downsides to attending 'Raw' (30:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 264: 'Jam Session' With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
22/02/2017 Duration: 43minThe Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Harrison Ford's flying skills (5:00), Malia Obama's sabbatical (10:00), the Clooney twins (18:00), Kirsten Dunst's Soho apartment (23:00), Miles Teller's birthday party (32:00), and Eileen Fisher's morning routine (37:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 263: 'Bachelor Party' With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin
22/02/2017 Duration: 01h02minThe Ringer's Juliet Litman sits down with Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin to discuss a day in the life of Vanessa (2:00), being in on Corinne (6:50), Rachel's level of interest in Nick (25:25), and a trip to Arkansas with Raven (43:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 262: 'Achievement Oriented' on Google Doodle Games and Ubisoft's Sword-Fighting Experiment
17/02/2017 Duration: 49minThe Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to Jordan Thompson, lead software engineer for the latest Google Doodle game, about building games for a massive search-engine audience with unique control constraints and compatibility concerns (0:15). Then they bring on Ubisoft creative director Jason VandenBerghe to discuss the innovative combat system at the center of newly released fighting game 'For Honor,' why sword-fighting is so tough to translate to video games, and how he created the concept of Vikings versus Samurai (19:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep 261: Interview With ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Director Gore Verbinski
16/02/2017 Duration: 31minRinger editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with Academy Award winning director Gore Verbinski to discuss his new film 'A Cure For Wellness' (0:40)as well as his career arc of going from directing music videos and television commercials to big budget features like the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Rango' (11:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 260: Arsenal, Barcelona, and Club Identity With Jordan Morris
16/02/2017 Duration: 47minThe Ringer's Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon discuss Arsenal–Bayern Munich (5:00), Barcelona-PSG (13:00), and the concept of club identity in the sport (20:00). Then, USMNT member and Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris joins (30:00) to give thoughts on the role of college development on the pitch (34:00), break down what a manager actually does during a game (38:00), and discuss how he watches soccer as a fan (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 259: ‘The Masked Man Show’ on the 'Festival of Friendship' and Bray Wyatt’s Reign
16/02/2017 Duration: 45minThe Ringer’s David Shoemaker teams up with Bleacher Report’s Dave Schilling to break down the main event from 'Elimination Chamber' (01:30), Bray Wyatt’s future as champion (03:05), Emmalina and the most meta moment in professional wrestling (23:35), Bailey ending Charlotte’s reign (29:00), Kevin Owens betraying Chris Jericho at the 'Festival of Friendship' (36:10), and the upcoming Andre the Giant documentary (41:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 258: ‘Bachelor Party’ With The Bachelor Nick Viall
14/02/2017 Duration: 35minThe Ringer’s Juliet Litman sits down with the Bachelor, Nick Viall, to talk about being on the show four times (1:30), kissing in front of the other contestants (7:14), and his biggest surprise thus far(11:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 257: 'Achievement Oriented' on Rockstar's Golden Goose and the Consolidation of Sports Games
10/02/2017 Duration: 58minThe Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss PS4 Pro envy and 'Resident Evil 7' (0:40) and talk to The Guardian's games editor Keith Stuart about the continued sales success of 'Grand Theft Auto V,' the perpetual repackaging of old titles, and the worst US presidents in video games (6:08). Lastly, they talk to Polygon's Owen Good about the latest bad news for NBA Live, why so many sports games are going extinct, and the NBA's plans to partner with Take-Two to launch an official 'NBA 2K' esports league (26:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 256: Interview With 'Moonlight' Director Barry Jenkins
09/02/2017 Duration: 32minRinger editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with writer and director Barry Jenkins to discuss his film ‘Moonlight’ and its eight Oscar nominations, what it’s like working with his old friends (6:30), casting nonactors (12:52), and whether or not he plans to speak out politically onstage if he wins at the Academy Awards (28:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 255: 'The Masked Man Show' Previews 'Elimination Chamber'
09/02/2017 Duration: 56minThe Ringer's David Shoemaker, Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling, and "Hollywood" Dan St. Germain team up to preview the "Elimination Chamber" (00:30) and discuss Bray Wyatt and babyface Luke Harper (02:20), booking Samoa Joe (16:45), Jeff Jarrett's control of TNA (23:00), Hulk Hogan's rumored return (27:30), and the Hall of Fame induction of the Rock 'n' Roll Express (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 254: ‘Jam Session’ With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
08/02/2017 Duration: 39minThe Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Beyoncé’s big Instagram announcement and her pop star supremacy (1:30), Lady Gaga’s personae and Super Bowl performance (13:05), Chris Evans and Jenny Slate’s breakup (20:15), and Ed Sheeran and Russell Crowe’s unlikely friendship (25:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 253: MTV's 'Challenge: Invasion of the Champions' Special With Johnny Bananas
08/02/2017 Duration: 27minThe Ringer's Juliet Litman sits down with Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio to discuss 'The Challenge: Invasion of the Champions' (00:30), staying competitive (06:30), the 'Are You The One?' kids (7:15), the best 'Challenge' competitor of all time (10:35), and what comes next (25:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep. 252: ‘Bachelor Party’ With Trey Kerby
07/02/2017 Duration: 41minThe Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by NBA TV’s Trey Kerby to discuss the Bachelor’s trip to St. Thomas (4:55), Jasmine’s departure (11:10), Danielle’s cluelessness (23:50), and, of course, Corinne (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices