The Press Box

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and actor Steve Kazee offer up their final thoughts on this year's 'SummerSlam,' discuss what's next with NXT, and break down what happened between Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's edition, ‘AGW’ writers Travon Free and Cathy Lew offer up their winners and losers of summer ’16. Then, Pat Barker and Joel Solomon reprise their 'Get Off My Lawn' segment with some thoughts on the NFL's suspension policy. Finally, Brendan Lynch and Cathy kick off a new segment titled 'Hot Wrecks' and give a slew of recommendations, including "trash pizza" protocol. Learn more about...

Nick Viall stops by this week’s Bachelor Party to discuss how he got on the show, where he stands with Kaitlyn and Andi, his feelings toward Josh Murray, and his drink of choice in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon preview the Round 2 matchups, and discuss Manchester United's midfield, Leicester City’s and Arsenal's slow starts, Everton's transfer activity, and much more from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker welcomes Ringer staff writer Sam Donsky and The Guardian’s Dave Schilling to preview ‘SummerSlam’ and ‘NXT Takeover.’ Then, 'Fake It So Real' director Robert Greene joins (1:02:00) to discuss the current wrestling scene and catch up with his old buddy the Masked Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins map out the all-time best and worst songs of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion give their thoughts on one of the year's most highly anticipated video games, 'No Man's Sky.' Then, game creator Sean Murray joins (26:55) to discuss the release process and dealing with lofty expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of ‘Bachelor Party,’ Juliet Litman is joined by 'AGW' associate producers Emily Collette and Sam Usher to discuss 'Bachelor in Paradise.' They give their conflicting thoughts on Christian, and talk about Leah's new look, appropriate footwear at the beach, and the sexy six's make-out pad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker is joined by comics writer and 'Straight Shoot' host Aubrey Sitterson to discuss what WWE can learn from PWG (4:00), wrestling's place in the Olympic ringer (38:30), and Raw’s main-eventers (43:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon discuss 20 looming questions heading into the Premier League season, including Pep Guardiola’s and Jose Mourinho's arrivals in Manchester, whether Leicester City can repeat, and Paul Pogba's potential to be the best player in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman is joined by 'AGW' producers Emily Collette and Sam Usher to discuss JoJo's final choice of Bachelor and to offer their differing opinions on Jordan. Then they reflect on how JoJo may be the Thon Maker of ‘The Bachelorette,’ Robby's socks and teeth, and why the contestants' families should be involved in the rose ceremonies. Finally, they talk about what's next for 'Bachelor in Parad...

Ringer editor-at-large Bryan Curtis brings on the former top editor at Sports Illustrated, Us Weekly, Rolling Stone, and Esquire to discuss the appeal of a magazine (5:00), Rick Reilly's SI career and departure (12:00), handling the SI Swimsuit Issue debate (21:00), and his new book, 'The Accidental Life: An Editor's Notes on Writing and Writers' (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

The Ringer’s David Shoemaker is joined by 'AGW' writer Joel Solomon to discuss Rhyno’s recent GOP victory (5:00) and Shoemaker’s trip to the PGW (14:00). Then they run through the ‘Cruiserweight Classics,’ (15:00) some of the rising NXT stars of ‘Raw’ (19:00), and highlights from last week’s matches (21:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the inaugural 'Writers' Room,' a rotating cast of 'Any Given Wednesday' writers chime in with their thoughts on pop culture, sports, and the power of the internet deep dive. First, writers Travon Free and Cathy Lew discuss the anticipation for Frank Ocean's new album and if the world can handle a Kanye-Drake collaboration. Then, Pat Barker and Joel Solomon join to break down what's grinding the...

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins give their thoughts on the 'Gilmore Girls' reboot trailer, Lindsay Lohan's social media activity (17:00), and Wendi Murdoch's Rolodex reveal in 'Vogue' (25:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain discuss the new era of WWE: a solid 'Battleground,' a shocking 'Raw,' and a new-look 'Smackdown.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Mallory Rubin discuss Aaron Rodgers's long-awaited response, bid farewell to Luke and break down the fantasy suite dates for Jordan, Robby, and Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writer Travis Sawchik to discuss all of the ways the Pittsburgh Pirates are embracing sports science. Then Ben and Michael discuss whether baseball movies are having a moment by breaking down the 2016 lineup of 'Everybody Wants Some!!,' 'The Phenom,' and 'Undrafted.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Ryan O’Hanlon talk about England’s manager search (2:30), Paul Pogba’s rumored move to Manchester United (10:00), the role of agents in transfers (11:00), and how Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool have gone about team building (25:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman dives deep into the 'Bachelorette' hometown dates. Ringer editor Molly McHugh makes a guest appearance to discuss the sibling rivalry between the Rodgers brothers. Later, Ringer staff writer Allison P. Davis joins to give her top picks for the show's most eligible bachelors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this emergency special of 'Jam Session,' Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman talk exclusively about Kimye v. Tay, also known as the Snapchat tapes (4:00). Plus a bonus interview with 'GQ' writer Caity Weaver for an insider look at the "Famous" feud (18:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Shackelford and Joe House break down Henrik Stenson's win over Phil Mickelson at “The Open,” Billy Horschel’s backward cap, and Trump phoning Shackelford directly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by 'AGW' writer Joel Solomon and The A.V. Club's Latoya Ferguson to discuss the PED allegations against Brock Lesnar (6:00), the impending brand split (20:00), their top-10 draft lists (40:00), and the most valuable wrestlers in the new-look leagues. Then, the Miz joins to discuss the importance of the draft (1:16:00) and what it's like to be a Cleveland spor...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Jonathan Safran Foer's email correspondence with Natalie Portman in ’T Magazine,' Jennifer Aniston's new foray into blogging, and Ciara and Russell Wilson's nuptials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special edition of 'The Ringer Tech Pod,’ Molly McHugh and staff writers Alyssa Bereznak, Kate Knibbs, and Victor Luckerson discuss the use of Facebook Live to stream the tragic events in Minnesota, Louisiana, and Texas last week, and the implications that real-time violence has for the future of the platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices