Paul Levesque on WWE’s Netflix Debut, How Streaming Will Change Wrestling, and the End of the 10:59 Problem

Hello media consumers, Bryan and David kick off the show with a recap of WWE’s debut on Netflix. Bryan, who was in attendance, takes you ringside and shares his observations (0:37). Then they discuss the Washington Post losing its mojo, with more staff members leaving (14:30). Later, they discuss the life and legacy of the late Aaron Brown (30:11), whether Aaron Rodgers could have a future in television (33:44), the new magazine called ‘Metrograph’ (40:11), the Fox Sports lawsuit (42:48), and more. Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year media consumers! It’s a new year and it’s time to return to J-School. Joel discusses a few topics from this week, including the performance of Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty against Penn State (1:02).. Then they discuss ESPN reporting the act of terror in New Orleans on New Year’s Day (14:51). Later, Bryan gives a report from the Rose Bowl (31:42). They close the show reacting to Semafor’s “what we got wrong in 2024” media round-up (53:33). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, media consumers! Do not adjust your podcast feeds, as Bryan is joined by Joel on the Monday edition with David away on assignment. They kick off the show with J School, where he discusses a few things, including covering big games on holidays and the Netflix NFL broadcast team (1:30). Then, they exchange Jolabokaflod Gifts (13:31).  Then they discuss college football and how ESPN has been critical of the College Football Playoff… while televising it (17:53). They close out the show by recapping 2024. First, they talk about it being the year of the “Media Bro,” where they discuss athletes/sports pods rejecting Democrats (37:37), then it being the year of the “media layoff” (48:22), and lastly, it being the year in “ducking media” (52:40). Finally, they reflect on the lives of Jimmy Carter and Greg Gumbel (56:31). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the show celebrating the first holiday of the week, Jolabokaflod!  Then, they discuss the amount of announcers for the Christmas NFL games on Netflix (8:07), and Shannon Sharpe calling out his colleagues on 'First Take' after the first weekend of the College Football Playoff (21:51). And in the Notebook Dump, they discuss media companies pivoting to write for CEOs (35:31). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, Only in Journalism, America’s Softest Target, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel open up with J-School, during which Bryan recaps a few things he and David discussed on Monday (1:09). Then they discuss the following headlines: What kind of year did ESPN have (14:11) Does anyone want to edit the Washington Post (27:38) LA Times’ publisher talks about shaking up the organization (34:40) Trump is still suing publications (42:45) Fretting over NBA ratings (48:20) Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices