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How Is ESPN Covering the Finals? Plus, a Chaotic Week at The Washington Post and the Art of the Awkward Interview.

Bryan and David also talk Doris Burke and JJ Redick

By Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
2024 NBA Finals - Dallas Mavericks v Boston Celtics Photo by Grace Beal/NBAE via Getty Images


Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the show with sounds from a couple of awkward interviews (1:05). Then, they get into the following topics:

  • Reactions to ESPN’s halftime show criticism (9:31)
  • Doris Burke makes television history (18:07)
  • JJ Redick’s upside as an announcer (20:42)

Later, in the Notebook Dump, they discuss a chaotic week at The Washington Post (33:01)

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

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