Best Stefan Miller Podcasts (2025)

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Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a "Hit Piece" in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran. 1:30:26

13h ago1:30:26

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some awkward NBA draft coverage, the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, and what constitutes a hit piece (10:57). Then, in another edition of 25 for 25, Bryan is joined by historian Heather Cox Richardson to talk about Donald Trump's fervent attempts at creating a narrative around the USA's air strikes on…

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Episode 11 - Chad Been It 51:00

23h ago51:00

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By Joseph Thee Best and Stefan Miller

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Trump’s Iran Rollout, Game 7’s Injury TV, and Andrew Schulz vs. The New York Times 1:18:25

4d ago1:18:25

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Hello, media consumers! Joel (in for David) and Bryan put a wrap on ESPN's presentation of the NBA Finals (0:41), before discussing the Trump administration's press tour after carrying out air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (18:00), some puzzling New York City mayoral primary coverage, Andrew Schulz's thought-provoking conversation with the NYT a…

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Tucker Carlson Vs. Ted Cruz, the Finals Goes 7, and the Media A-Team 1:28:55

7d ago1:28:55

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Hello, media consumers! On this Friday edition of the show, Bryan helps Joel wrestle with a question: "Should I subscribe to The Washington Post if it is my local paper?" (1:41). They then tackle some headlines, including the ambiguity of the USA's involvement with the Israel–Iran War and Tucker Carlson's instantly viral interview with Ted Cruz (17…

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Episode 10 - Shooting The Shiznit 36:38

8d ago36:38

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By Joseph Thee Best and Stefan Miller

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"Wet Dollars" by Daniel Oluremi + "Edgar Addison, the Author of Dévorer (1862-1933)" by Ben Peek 27:46

9d ago27:46

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This episode features "Wet Dollars" by Daniel Oluremi (©2025 by Daniel Oluremi) and "Edgar Addison, the Author of Dévorer (1862-1933)" by Ben Peek (©2025 by Ben Peek), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Solidarity With Stephen A., The Washington Post’s Latest Reboot, and Gustavo Arellano on Covering the L.A. Protests 57:38

11d ago57:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss another Washington Post "reboot," this time for its opinion section (0:41). They go on to offer some low-hanging fruit for ESPN's lackluster NBA Finals coverage and discuss Stephen A. Smith, who was seen playing solitaire during Game 4; a noticeable shift in the norms of Washington, D.C., reporting; a…

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L.A. Protests and the NBA’s Storytelling Problem. Plus: Logan Murdock on Gen Z Hoopers. 1:17:34

14d ago1:17:34

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel tackle some leftover 'The Simpsons' vs. 'The Cosby Show' thoughts in today's J-School (0:47), before they are joined by Logan Murdock to discuss The Athletic's anonymous players survey, why the NBA keeps finding itself in the crosshairs of criticism, and ESPN's biggest mistake while broadcasting the Finals. Th…

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"Eleven Songs for Another Lover" by V.H. Chen + "Here I Go Again" by Lindz McLeod 42:37

16d ago42:37

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This episode features "Eleven Songs for Another Lover" by V.H. Chen (©2025 by V.H. Chen) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Here I Go Again" by Lindz McLeod (©2025 by Lindz McLeod) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Trump-Musk Fallout and ESPN's Finals Coverage. Plus: Alan Siegel on 'The Simpsons.' 1:08:23

18d ago1:08:23

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David parse through the very public Donald Trump–Elon Musk breakup (0:41) before sharing some notes on Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals; Warner Bros. Discovery, which is splitting into two companies; ABC's Terry Moran's suspension; and a hefty edition of "sliding doors" metaphors (15:28). Finally, The Ringer's Alan …

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Youth Sports Edition - Raising Lacrosse Stars with the Teppers 53:00

21d ago53:00

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The Dudes of Davie welcome our listeners to the first-ever episode of our Youth Sports Pod, where we dive into the highs, lows, and lessons of growing up in the world of competitive youth sports! In this inaugural episode, hosts Lonny Greenberg and Stefan Miller are thrilled to welcome Josh Tepper and his two sons, Mason (13) and Evan (11), straigh…

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Kathy O’Leary on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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Kathy O’Leary is New Jersey Coordinator for Pax Christi USA and a Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace. Subscribe to our newsletter todayBy Team

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25 for 25: Noah Eagle. Plus, NBA Finals Notes, and WaPo Becomes HuffPo. 1:34:18

22d ago1:34:18

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some NBA Finals thoughts, Oklahoma City as a host city, reports of Doris Burke's uncertain future in ESPN's broadcast booth, Cam'ron the journalist, and more (2:47). Then they discuss The Washington Post's puzzling new strategy and Pablo Torre's Bill Belichick–Jordon Hudson investigation (30:05). Then …

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Episode 9 - HBCU Scholarship Ride 1:04:54

22d ago1:04:54

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This is a first for us and who better than our good brother Hassan to have at the S-Works Lounge for a great conversation about a these 2 wheels. Most importantly we spoke at length about the great HBCU Scholarship Ride, join us on the journey! It's a long one, sit back and enjoy the pod! To be of assistance to the cause you can donate here. https:…

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Farewell to the NBA On TNT. Plus: Mark Kriegel on Mike Tyson and the Future of Sports Biographies. 1:51:20

25d ago1:51:20

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Hello media consumers! This week, Bryan and David discuss a bevy of “now they tell us” stories, some from the NBA and some from Washington (1:00), before coining a new segment called the “Pulled Punch Effect” (26:00). Then, they share a few more listener-submitted “sliding doors” metaphors (30:00), before Bryan is joined by Mark Kriegel to discuss …

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The Democrats Are (Still) Looking for the Left’s Joe Rogan. Plus: Texas Barbecue Rankings! 1:01:47

29d ago1:01:47

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel return on this Thursday edition of the podcast to discuss the Democrats’ deliberate investment in building a liberal infrastructure of influencers, podcasters, and new media (23:00). Then, they discuss the state of podcast interviews and whether or not listeners are making distinctions between the kinds of sho…

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The Reign of the Three-Man Booth, Why ‘Mission: Impossible’ Is Getting a Pass, and More Sliding Doors Metaphors 53:50

1M ago53:50

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David come to you on this Press Box Monday (Tuesday) edition with some thoughts on the NBA’s gradual acceptance of the three-man announcer booth (1:30), Elon Musk’s media blitz (13:00), the coverage and criticism of the latest installment in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise (24:00), more sliding doors metaphors …

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Best of: Alberto Toscano on the March on Rome and the Meaning of Fascism Today

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Alberto Toscano is Professor of Critical Theory in the Department of Sociology and Co-Director of the Centre for Philosophy and Critical Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Term Research Associate Professor at the School of Communications at Simon Fraser University. He is the author of Fanaticism: On the Uses of an Idea (Verso, 2010; 20…

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Episode 8 - Quickie 22:31

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Stef to The Left and Thee Best couldn't wait to talk to y'all!By Joseph Thee Best and Stefan Miller

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Tyrese Haliburton Goes Full Reggie Miller. Plus: A Final Farewell to ‘Around the Horn.’ 58:31

1M ago58:31

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel are back on this Press Box Thursday Edition to discuss peak sports media beef (2:00), Reggie Miller’s unique perspective on the Eastern Conference finals and Tyrese Haliburton’s choke sign (17:00), and Draymond Green being added to ‘Inside the NBA’ for the ECF (23:00). Then, they discuss another wave of pieces…

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"Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw + "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez 30:04

1M ago30:04

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This episode features "Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw (©2025 by Cassandra Khaw) read by Justine Eyre, and "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez (©2025 by R. Diego Martinez) read by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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How Sports Ate TV. Plus: Journalism’s Triumphant Return! 53:30

1M ago53:30

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Hello, media consumers! On this Press Box Monday edition, Bryan and David discuss Journalism, the official horse of The Press Box, winning the Preakness (1:00) before discussing the end of TNT’s era of broadcasting the NBA and what they’ll miss most about it (6:00). Then, they discuss the career of legendary WWE announcer Jim Ross after learning ab…

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Victor Miller 1:22:03

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Stuart Gough, a lone paperboy making his way through thick fog in the pre-dawn hours, was the perfect target for a predator that preyed on young boys and men. Join me as I delve into the crimes of Victor Miller, another infamous inmate of Monster Mansion. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnort…

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The Tell-All Book Haunting Washington. Plus: Can Podcasts Become the New Magazines? 1:18:23

1M ago1:18:23

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Hello, media consumers! This week, Bryan and Joel go to J-School to discuss the reactions to and coverage of the Jayson Tatum injury (1:00). Then, they digest the various news ripples that have come from excerpts of ‘Original Sin,’ Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book about Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection (10:00). Next, they react to a r…

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An American Pope Media Frenzy, Jayson Tatum Take-a-Palooza, and the Reemergence of Joe Biden 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back on this Monday edition to talk about the election of a new Pope and the media frenzy it spawned (1:00), the week of Jayson Tatum takes (8:00), NBC’s plans for the future of its basketball coverage, including Michael Jordan (17:00), and new media ventures being unable to come up with compelling names …

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Amy Shepherd and Mary Kilbride 33:16

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Just 5 months after the murder of Wendy Speakes, 2 more murders were committed just 18 miles away, but were these crimes connected? Join me as I delve into the murders of Amy Shepherd and Mary Kilbride. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth Suppor…

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25 for 25: Brian Windhorst on the Future of NBA Reporting 1:20:54

2M ago1:20:54

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Hello media consumers! This week, please enjoy a little J-School (1:00) before Bryan and Joel are joined by ESPN basketball reporter Brian Windhorst to talk about his path to ESPN and whether it’s replicable, the place good reporting has in our modern media ecosystem, the dreaded aggregators, Gregg Popovich stories, and what direction he sees the f…

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"Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang + " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar 1:07:55

2M ago1:07:55

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This episode features "Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang (©2025 by Lilia Zhang) read by Justine Eyre, and " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar (©2025 by Ian Muneshwar) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Sports Media’s Familial Obsession, a Fascinating John Fetterman Profile, and Cold-Calling the President 1:28:24

2M ago1:28:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are here this Monday to discuss sports media’s evolving coverage of athletes’ families and significant others after recent stories about Bill Belichick, Jax Ulbrich, and John Haliburton (1:00). Then, they run through a handful of bite-size topics, including a new entry in the running for worst question ever a…

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Wendy Speakes 1:12:12

2M ago1:12:12

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It took 6 years to bring the killer of Wendy Speakes to justice, but now every 2 years her loved ones fight to keep Christopher Farrow behind bars. Join me as I delve into the case of Wendy Speakes. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth Support th…

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The Bill Belichick Interview Heard Round the World, Plus: Mike Tirico on a Horse Named "Journalism" 1:22:14

2M ago1:22:14

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Hello media consumers! On this Press Box Thursday edition, Bryan and Joel dig deeper into the strange Bill Belichick CBS news interview that recently went viral after Jordon Hudson, his girlfriend, interrupted the interview multiple times (1:00). Then, they discuss the fallout and media fervor from the Jax Ulbrich–Shedeur Sanders NFL draft prank ca…

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Episode 7 - We Are Back 45:24

2M ago45:24

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Best and Stef are back at it after a long time away!By Joseph Thee Best and Stefan Miller

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A Deluge of Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Takes. Plus: Kara Voght on the Embattled White House Correspondents' Dinner. 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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Hello media consumers! Bryan and David are back to opine on the overwhelming amount of content that has come from Shedeur Sanders sliding in the NFL draft (1:00), including a bizarre story line about the son of the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator prank-calling Sanders (22:00). Then, they run through a handful of smaller stories from the week…

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DOD: Beyond the Game - The Realities of Youth Sports in America and our NBA and NHL Playoff Preview 40:23

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In today’s rapidly evolving youth sports landscape, The DOD looks forward to delving deep into the multifaceted world of young athletes and their families. We intend on exploring how parental involvement shapes children’s experiences, the shifting dynamics of youth sports in America, and the profound implications of early athletic pursuits. From th…

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Dennis Nilsen part 4 49:00

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Join me for the 4th and final part of the Dennis Nilsen arc, as I delve into his arrest and its aftermath. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://youtu…

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How the Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit Is Being Covered. Plus, the NFL Draft Media Economy. 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

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Hello, media consumers! On this Press Box Thursday, Bryan and Joel discuss the Shannon Sharpe lawsuit, Stephen A. Smith’s role in negotiating ESPN’s public response to it, and how the rest of the media world has reacted to this news (10:00). Then, they assess new entries in the “worst question asked at the White House” genre (32:00) and talk about …

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25 for 25: Chris Ryan on the Birth, Death, and Rebirth of Blogging 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Hello, media consumers! In our latest 25 for 25 installment, Bryan is joined by Ringer superstar Chris Ryan to discuss his come up in the mid-2000s blog world, how it set up the rest of his career and changed media forever, where the energy of blogging was dispersed, and whether there will be a revival of blogging. Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Chris R…

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Dennis Nilsen part 3 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

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Join me in the 3rd part of the Dennis Nilsen arc as I delve into the stories of his final victims and the survivors. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the YouTube channel htt…

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Lee Corso’s Legendary 'College GameDay' Run. Plus: The White House's Attack on the Associated Press. 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Hello, media consumers! This Press Box Thursday edition includes a J-School on bylines, steak sauce, and nonprofit media (1:00). Then, Bryan and Joel dig into Lee Corso’s retirement from 'College GameDay' (20:00), Trump’s attempt to prevent the AP from covering the White House (33:00), and Nico Harrison’s bizarre closed-door press conference (40:00…

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"Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li + "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch 23:58

2M ago23:58

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This episode features "Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li (©2025 by Ian Li) and "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch (©2025 by Neal Auch), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Rory McIlroy’s Long-Awaited Masters Win, the Barstool Apology Tour, and the Nico Iamaleava Saga 56:49

2M ago56:49

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Hello, media consumers! This week, Bryan and David discuss the intense back and forth of Rory McIlroy’s first win at Augusta National (1:00), before running through a number of short items, including: The faux reluctant update about Stephen A. Smith’s presidential campaign (17:50) The bevy of Barstool personalities releasing apologies for their dis…

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Dennis Nilsen Part 2 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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Dennis Nilsen’s’ only companions during Christmas 1978 were his loyal dog Bleep and a bottle of alcohol, and as the year came to a close he would head out in search of human companionship. Join me as I delve into the night that changed Nilsen’s life, and the destruction that would lie in his wake. Sources Dennis Nilsen resources Killing for company…

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25 for 25: The New York Times’ Jamelle Bouie on the Future of the Opinion Columnist 1:27:20

3M ago1:27:20

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Hello, media consumers! This week, Bryan and Joel are joined by Jamelle Bouie, opinion columnist at the New York Times, to discuss a number of timely media topics before backtracking and talking through Bouie’s career, writing an opinion column in this era of the internet, the relationship between his TikTok and his journalistic work, and more. Hos…

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Catching up on the Atlantic Mega-Scoop and Stephen A. vs. LeBron. Plus: Bryan’s Southwest Travelogue. 1:06:45

3M ago1:06:45

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss the highlights, lowlights, and books bought during Bryan’s family vacation across the American Southwest (1:30). Then, they dig deep into three stories that Bryan missed while he was out: Jeffrey Goldberg’s Signal scoop of the Trump administration’s war plans (15:00) The latest chapter of the LeBron v…

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Dennis Nilsen Part 1 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

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Join me as I delve into the early life of Dennis Nilsen, whose early experiences and repressed sexuality fed into his fantasy world but were these fantasies enough to satisfy him? Sources Killing for company:- Brian Masters History of a Drowning Boy:- Dennis Nilsen Dennis Nilsen Born To Kill Memoirs of a murder: The Nilsen Tapes – Netflix https://w…

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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis on Launching the Sports Gabfest, the Benefit of Mutually Reinforcing Weirdo Tendencies, and Why They Hate the Hall of Fame 1:33:52

3M ago1:33:52

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is still out on vacation, but Joel is here with two former colleagues, Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis. They kick off the show by discussing the first time Joel joined them on a podcast (0:44). Then they discuss the following: ‘Hang Up and Listen,’ a sports show that was produced by a non-sports publication (14:00) The re…

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"A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez + "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh 1:22:00

3M ago1:22:00

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This episode features "A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez (©2025 by Cynthia Gómez) read by Alison Belle Bews, and "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh (©2025 by Nuzo Onoh) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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25 for 25 Industry in Memoriam: Remembering the Publications Lost in the 21st Century 2:00:45

3M ago2:00:45

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel are back with the second edition of The Press Box's 25 for 25. Today, they look back at the publications lost in the 21st century—including ESPN the Magazine, Gawker, and many others—and ask: What do we lose when a media company disappears? And how should we remember them, if at all? Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Jo…

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