The Press Box

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by his former tag-team partner, Peter Rosenberg, to discuss Rosenberg’s appearance on ‘WWE TLC Kickoff’ (1:05), his beef with Booker T. (2:34), working with Daniel Bryan (7:12), and Lance Storm's tweet about him (12:31). Then, LaToya Ferguson joins to talk about ‘TLC’ (18:24), relationships in wrestling (28:23), and the impressive “work rate” from the week (32:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by Dave Schilling of The Guardian to discuss the Attitude Era moments on 'Raw' (7:30), the shock of the ‘Survivor Series’ (14:30), the legitimacy of Sasha-Charlotte among all-time classic feuds (23:10), and the Mount Rushmore of wrestling (41:25). They wrap up with a preview of this Sunday's 'TLC' card (46:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss and dissect the return of 'Gilmore Girls' (5:00), examine the latest British gossip with Prince Harry (37:00), and wrap up with One Direction talk (43:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to their colleague Justin Charity about Square Enix's newly released role-playing game, 'Final Fantasy XV' (1:34). Then, they bring on Blake J. Harris, author of 'Console Wars' and the forthcoming 'The History of the Future,' to discuss the current state and mystifying future of virtual-reality hardware and software (19:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman sits down with Chris Tomson to talk about his new solo project, Dams of the West (2:10), recording in Nashville with Patrick Carney of the Black Keys (9:04), being an artist in today's social media spectrum (13:12), and his new video, "Death Wish" (19:12). Then, Tomson opens up about his Nets fandom (24:39) and the future of Vampire Weekend without Rostam Batmanglij (33:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk about how Telltale Games created a successful assembly line for licensed, episodic adventure games, and report their impressions of 'Batman: The Telltale Series' (1:33). Then, they bring on Telltale alum and Campo Santo co-founder Sean Vanaman to discuss how he wrote 'The Walking Dead' and 'Firewatch' (15:55) and what he has in mind for the 'Firewatch' film adaptation (54:53). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion share their thoughts on stealth games and discuss their impressions of recent high-profile releases ‘Dishonored 2’ (3:25) and ‘Watch Dogs 2’ (16:40). Then, they bring on ‘Firewatch’ and ‘Mark of the Ninja’ designer Nels Anderson to explain ‘Dishonored’ from a developer’s perspective and reveal how his games avoid the potential pitfalls of stealth and narrative exploration games (21:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Masked Man Show’ went live for the WWE ‘Survivor Series’! David Shoemaker welcomed Steve Kazee, Dan St. Germain, and Dave Schilling to discuss the big matches and what the results mean going forward in a post-show wrap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to prolific video game voice actress Jennifer Hale about the ongoing voice actors strike (2:24), the unique challenges of voicing video games (8:07), and infiltrating a formerly male-oriented field (21:54). Then, they bring on Nate Nanzer, Blizzard Entertainment's global director of Overwatch e-sports, to discuss how the company is trying to fuse its popular e-sport with the infrastructure of traditional sports in the forthcoming Overwatch League (25:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Prince Harry's new flame, Meghan Markle (6:00), Bruno Mars's new record (16:00), and Mandy Moore's recent run of success (24:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens to discuss how his life has changed since winning the title (2:45), traveling the indie circuit (7:48), connecting with the fans (22:45), his dream 'WrestleMania' opponents (39:30), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to former pro gamer and coach and current 'Call of Duty' and 'Overwatch' caster Matt "Mr X" Morello about the appeal and future of 'Overwatch' and E-sports (1:31). Then, they bring on Kotaku news editor Jason Schreier to discuss Nintendo's NES Classic, the risks of going retro, and gaming nostalgia (32:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and The Guardian's Dave Schilling discuss another inconsequential episode of 'Raw' (2:44), the future of the Cruiserweight division (7:35) and the upcoming 'Survivor Series' card (26:16), and then give their commentary on the Goldberg-Lesnar match from 'WrestleMania 20' (35:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to their colleague Victor Luckerson about mid-generation console updates and the PS4 Pro, Nintendo Switch optimism, and Nintendo's mobile strategy. Then they bring on New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram to discuss his 'Call of Duty' love affair, gaming culture in the NFL, and his thoughts on creepy clowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Prince Harry's new boo (5:00), Meghan Markle's star status (8:00), Drake–Taylor Swift dating rumors (16:00), Lindsay Lohan's accent (24:00), and nostalgia for mid-2000s reality TV stars (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Steve Kazee discuss 'Hell in a Cell' (5:02), Sasha and Charlotte's performance (16:44), and the NXT house show experience (23:30), then preview the 'Survivor Series' (36:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion introduce Channel 33's new gaming podcast and discuss their impressions of newly released big-budget shooters ‘Battlefield 1’ and ‘Titanfall 2.’ Then they bring on Vince Zampella, the creator of ‘Call of Duty’ and CEO of ‘Titanfall’ developer Respawn Entertainment, to discuss his design choices and the past, present, and future of first-person shooters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon discuss José Mourinho's Manchester hotel, the extinction of the striker, and the continued dominance of Chelsea's N'Golo Kanté. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and LaToya Ferguson discuss the new WWE Performance Center recruits (9:31), story lines involving cars (21:30), superstar James Ellsworth (24:17), and the 'Hell in a Cell' main events (35:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Micah Peters is joined by 'Atlanta' star Brian Tyree Henry to discuss his roots in Broadway, working with 'South Park' creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, Donald Glover's genius, the familial vibe on the set of 'Atlanta,' and why he refers to his character as “Alfred” and not “Paper Boi.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Any Given Wednesday' writers Cathy Lew and Brendan Lynch break down the latest in internet culture. They discuss Instagram accounts 8Booth and Bread Face, the evil clown movement, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Emma Stone's Vogue cover story and '73 Questions' video (9:00), Emily Blunt's range and move to Brooklyn (20:00), Tobey Maguire and the return of the “Pussy Posse” (29:00), and Obama's farewell tour and Michelle Obama's overall elegance (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and The Guardian's Dave Schilling discuss Paige's proposal to Alberto Del Rio (2:33), the Undertaker's crutches (6:25), and the surprisingly entertaining return of Goldberg on 'Raw' (7:29). Then, the announcement for the main event for 'Hell in a Cell' is analyzed (27:18) as is the impressive championship match on 'Smackdown' (36:41). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman is joined by Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell to discuss their new reality on reality TV (8:00), "cray" vs. "crazy" (13:00), Ben's political aspirations (19:00), the Pacers date (24:00), and the most awkward moments on the show (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Steve Kazee discuss the return of Goldberg, a crazy Paige rumor (10:40), and the upcoming 'Survivor Series' matchups (14:25). Then, they consider possible high spots for 'Hell in a Cell' (18:30) and review 'No Mercy' (34:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are joined by Bill Simmons to discuss Kim Kardashian's heist (5:00), Mila Kunis's universal likability (12:00), and pop star Shawn Mendes's upside (17:00). Then, Juliet and Amanda break down Brangelina's split (27:00) and the return of 'Gilmore Girls' (36:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Dan St. Germain discuss the TNA sale (6:00), Ric Flair–Halle Berry rumors (12:00), Sasha's big win (22:00), 'No Mercy' headliners (35:00), and Dolph vs. Miz (43:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Sam Donsky discuss the potential sale of TNA (8:00), the 'Clash of Champions' results (22:00), and the Seth Rollins–Kevin Owens rivalry (37:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Ben Glicksman discuss Les Miles's legacy at LSU and Ed Orgeron's fit for the Tigers in the interim. To hear the full episode, visit: https://soundcloud.com/ringeruniversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon discuss José Mourinho's tiring coaching style (8:00), Man City's dominance (16:00), Everton's surprising start (20:00), and Pep Guardiola vs. Mourinho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Ben Glicksman discuss Louisville's smackdown of Florida State and Urban Meyer's continued dominance in Columbus (14:00). Then, Associated Press college football writer Ralph Russo joins to discuss Lamar Jackson being in the September Heisman zone (23:00), North Dakota State's consideration in the top 25 (30:00), and Wisconsin's identity (38:00). Finally, Mallory and Ben wrap up with picks for the upcoming weekend (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker welcomes The Guardian’s Dave Schilling to discuss Seth Rollins's face turn (08:15) and a great week of 'Smackdown' (18:55), and to preview ‘Clash of Champions’ (44:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins come to grips with the Brangelina bombshell, discuss Angelina's divorce attorney Laura Wasser (19:30), and dive into 'Bridget Jones's Baby' (38:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman brings on Reality Steve to discuss the jam-packed 'Bachelor in Paradise' finale, mull over the many rumors of Nick Viall's upcoming season, and brainstorm ways to improve the 'Bachelor in Paradise' franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mallory Rubin and Ben Glicksman discuss a surprisingly exciting Week 2, the Oklahoma State loss, and Clemson's future. Then, Fox Sports' Stewart Mandel joins to preview this weekend's slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by comedian Dan St. Germain and Ringer staff writer Sam Donsky to discuss CM Punk's abysmal UFC showing, AJ Styles's ‘SmackDown,’ and Mick Foley's management style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by actor Steve Kazee and AGW writer Joel Solomon to discuss CM Punk's UFC debut, Triple H and the belt appearing on 'SmackDown,' Sasha Banks's "Bad News" promo on 'Raw,' and the first pay-per-view 'SmackDown' post–brand split. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Ben Glicksman break down a fantastic Week 1, the implosion of the SEC, Texas's "18 Wheeler" package, and the Deondre Francois experience. Then, they preview the less-than-stellar slate of games for this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins dedicate a reluctant two minutes to Taylor Swift and then dive in to discuss Drake-Rihanna (10:00), Elizabeth Holmes's Vanity Fair profile (25:40), and Jonathan Safran Foer's acknowledgements in 'Here I Am' (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Molly McHugh is joined by Ringer staff writer Alyssa Bereznak, Wired's David Pierce, and freelance tech journalist Glenn Fleishman to discuss Apple's big iPhone event and the fatigue hanging over the entire rollout this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman is joined by 'AGW' associate producers Emily Collette and Sam Usher to discuss the groundbreaking news that Nick Viall is the new 'Bachelor.' Later they discuss 'Paradise,' including why the twins haven't done well and why Evan and Carly never talk about their kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Ben Glicksman prep for kickoff of the college football season by offering their playoff, national championship, and Heisman predictions; taking stock of the most hyped preseason players and teams; and forecasting the Week 1 slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker brings on Ringer staff writer Sam Donsky and ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ writer Angelina Burnett to discuss Kevin Owens's big win on ‘Raw,’ break down Daniel Bryan vs. the Miz (35:00), pay respects to Mr. Fuji (47:00), and reflect on whether any of the ‘SummerSlam’ matches even mattered (58:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon break down the groups for the Champions League and give their preview for Liverpool-Tottenham this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Joshua Jackson and Ruth Wilson's eight-hour dinner escapade, Renée Zellweger's pushback in a revealing 'Hollywood Reporter' profile, and the celebrity allure of owning art books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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