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Have We Lost the Meaning of “On Background”?

Have We Lost the Meaning of “On Background”?

FromThe Press Box


Have We Lost the Meaning of “On Background”?

FromThe Press Box

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Bryan and David respond to The Verge’s announcement that they're changing their “on background” policy (1:00) before assessing whether or not People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” has any remaining cultural relevance (23:00). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Released:
Nov 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.