The Press Box
The Press Box, from The Ringer, is hosted by Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson, and covers media news spanning sports, politics and culture. With 1,000 episodes and a cadence of roughly every three days, episodes run about 67 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
Weekly media-industry talk from The Ringer, with over 3,000 Apple ratings
- Three hosts discuss media and sports news in a conversational panel format each week.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,141 ratings with a 4.4 average, a strong engagement signal for a niche show.
- Roughly 1,000 episodes since 2017 give a long, stable archive and a dependable weekly slot.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel discussion, news roundup, interview
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Ringer
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the only named network is The Ringer as publisher.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles cover politics, the Trump media ban and sports personalities, so political content is pervasive.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theringer.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1058911614 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/the-press-box |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Is the Troy Aikman Era Over at ESPN? Plus: Peter King on 40 Years on t | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 39 min |
| The Democratic Senate Race Confidence Rankings. Plus, ESPN’s Nick Saba | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 2 min |
| Can CNN Survive the Paramount Merger? Plus: The Next Host of ‘Inside t | 2026-10-07 | 50 min |
| A Weekend of Wild Senate Polls and Nearly Dropped Children. Plus, Gina | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 4 min |
| Tony Romo Changed Sports Television. Now He’s out of a Job. | 2026-10-02 | 51 min |
| What Happened Between Troy Aikman and ESPN? Plus, a Senator's Hawk-Siz | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
About The Press Box
The Press Box is a media news podcast from The Ringer, hosted by Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson. The show covers sports, politics and the wider media business in a three-host panel format, and the feed describes it as a catch-up on the biggest media stories.
The show has published about 1,000 episodes since December 2017, arriving roughly every three days with typical episodes of about 67 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 3,141 ratings with a 4.4 average. Based on these signals, the estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a figure that is an estimate and not a published number. Listeners are likely adults interested in sports and media news, mostly in the United States.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. An estimated mid-roll host-read rate is about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to sports media, subscription services and professional tools. Sources: the show's RSS feed, Apple Podcasts and the Podcast Index.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Press Box can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Press Box
How much does The Press Box charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000. Exact pricing is not published, so the actual rate should be confirmed directly with the show.
What is The Press Box about?
The Press Box is a media news podcast from The Ringer hosted by Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson. It covers sports, politics and the media industry in a three-host panel discussion format.
How do I contact The Press Box about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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