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Buck Reising on 104-5 The Zone
The Buck Reising Show Hr 1 - Crazy Sports Night, Super Bowl Cities & Oh No

Buck Reising on 104-5 The Zone

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 43:11


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The Buck Reising Show Hr 1 - Crazy Sports Night, Super Bowl Cities & Oh No

Zone Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 43:11


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Karsch and Anderson
Big sports night for Gator last night.

Karsch and Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 10:29


Sports Night
Sports Night

Sports Night

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 90:02


A humour-packed sports update show with foreign sports, news tit-bits and special interviews

Sports Night
Sports Night

Sports Night

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 58:02


A humour-packed sports update show with foreign sports, news tit-bits and special interviews

Adam and Jordana
Hour 1: A winning sports night & should we ban “nudification” apps?

Adam and Jordana

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 37:10


5-1 Adam and Jordana 9a hour

A New Morning
NFL Draft adds to a packed Buffalo sports night

A New Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 5:55


It's NFL Draft day! WGR's Sal Capaccio tells us about this year's class and who he thinks the Bills will pick in the first round.

Sports Night
Sports Night

Sports Night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 70:27


A humour-packed sports update show with foreign sports, news tit-bits and special interviews

Sports Night
Sports Night

Sports Night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 64:55


A humour-packed sports update show with foreign sports, news tit-bits and special interviews

Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast
"Deep Dive: From Bruce Springsteen to Aaron Sorkin with Jeff Mezydio

Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 46:59


Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Jeff Blum, a Chicago-based freelance sports and entertainment writer and para-professional working with autistic students. They briefly discuss current sports topics including the Bulls' streaky season, trades, and franchise management, plus comparisons to other struggling teams. Jeff shares limited impressions of Springsteen's large “Tracks 2” set, mentions favorite deep cuts, and discusses seeing the Springsteen-related film, praising its entertainment value and its connection to renewed appreciation for the album Nebraska. The conversation then shifts to Aaron Sorkin's work, starting with Sports Night and covering The American President, A Few Good Men, The West Wing, The Newsroom, Moneyball, The Social Network, Steve Jobs, Molly's Game, and Charlie Wilson's War, emphasizing sharp dialogue, morality, journalism standards, and changing media culture. Jeff plugs upcoming writing on the Olympics and a list of 1976 albums turning 50 in 2026, and Jesse closes with show contact and network information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Night
Sports Night

Sports Night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 68:47


A humour-packed sports update show with foreign sports, news tit-bits and special interviews

Sports Night
Sports Night

Sports Night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 75:01


A humour-packed sports update show with foreign sports, news tit-bits and special interviews

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 5.1: Pilot (Friday Night Lights S1E1)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 37:51


After covering all of Sorkin’s films, we moved to TV with The Newsroom, Studio 60, and Sports Night. Now, there’s only one show left to cover, with perhaps Sorkin’s finest and enduring work yet: Friday Night Lights. We start with the pilot, meeting a whole bunch of characters, and Lex is deeply curious about whether Brian will like the show or regret signing up for yet another season. Find out the answer and enjoy a new theme song. It’s Season 5 of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
5.1: Pilot (Friday Night Lights S1E1)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 37:51


After covering all of Sorkin’s films, we moved to TV with The Newsroom, Studio 60, and Sports Night. Now, there’s only one show left to cover, with perhaps Sorkin’s finest and enduring work yet: Friday Night Lights. We start with the pilot, meeting a whole bunch of characters, and Lex is deeply curious about whether Brian will like the show or regret signing up for yet another season. Find out the answer and enjoy a new theme song. It’s Season 5 of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sports Night
Sports Night

Sports Night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 74:07


A humour-packed sports update show with foreign sports, news tit-bits and special interviews

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts
Hour 4: Evan vs Sean ERUPTS Over Giants Draft Debate, NFL 18-Game Season Talk, & Wild NY Sports Night

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 46:27


The 4th and final hour of Evan and Tiki Show brings the heat. Evan and Shaun go head-to-head in a passionate (and hilarious) debate over what the New York Giants should do in the draft, is Jeremiah Love the right pick, or are there bigger needs on defense?

On Friar, A San Diego Sports Wrap Podcast
Skubal Leads Tigers to 8-2 Win, a Sports Night Opening Day Recap

On Friar, A San Diego Sports Wrap Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 25:57


The Padres have typically given fans reason to celebrate on Opening Day, but 2026 did not start on a positive note. Detroit took the air out of the building in the first inning, and Tarik Skubal kept the Friars in check for six frames. Darnay and Todd recap the 8-2 loss in an Opening Day edition of Sports Night in San Diego. Hear from Craig Stammen, Nick Pivetta and more after the loss. The guys share their thoughts on the lineup, an early test for Stammen's pitching staff, and big picture impressions of the club, and a touching tribute to Randy Jones. Plus, some new features we'll be seeing around Petco Park this season.

Karsch and Anderson
Hour 4: Big TV sports night!

Karsch and Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 33:12


Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.45: Quo Vadimus (Sports Night S2E22)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 28:38


The team is clearly eyeing their future while the fate of the network lies in the balance. Rebecca returns, Natalie and Jeremy are back with full hearts in orbit around each other, and Clark Gregg is there with his inexplicable sideburns. It’s the final episode of Sports Night; but, don’t worry friends, it’s not the final episode of Sorkin’ In It. Want to know what we’re doing next? Stick around. This episode is can’t miss. The future? Can’t lose. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.45: Quo Vadimus (Sports Night S2E22)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 28:38


The team is clearly eyeing their future while the fate of the network lies in the balance. Rebecca returns, Natalie and Jeremy are back with full hearts in orbit around each other, and Clark Gregg is there with his inexplicable sideburns. It’s the final episode of Sports Night; but, don’t worry friends, it’s not the final episode of Sorkin’ In It. Want to know what we’re doing next? Stick around. This episode is can’t miss. The future? Can’t lose. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Fescoe in the Morning
A CRAZY Sports Night - Bams 83, Team Italy Beats USA, Crosby Back to LV

Fescoe in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 16:15


A CRAZY Sports Night - Bams 83, Team Italy Beats USA, Crosby Back to LV full 975 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:21:27 +0000 hKGpT3aYBjUX9huPh3wj25avPwOj1KYA nfl,las vegas raiders,team usa,miami heat,baltmore ravens,team italy,sports Fescoe & Dusty nfl,las vegas raiders,team usa,miami heat,baltmore ravens,team italy,sports A CRAZY Sports Night - Bams 83, Team Italy Beats USA, Crosby Back to LV Fescoe in the Morning. One guy is a KU grad.   The other is on the KU football broadcast team,  but their loyalty doesn't stop there as these guys  are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people  of Kansas City who make it the great city it is.   Start your morning with us at 5:58am!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperw

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.44: La Forza Del Destino (Sports Night S2E21)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 24:20


In this, the penultimate episode of Sports Night and the current season of Sorkin’ In It, we start with a “big honkin’ doofus.” That doesn’t relate to the plot, but we just love saying it. The gang’s at the bar meeting strangers and pondering the future — of the network, of the show, of their lives. These are desperate times — and Natalie’s not wearing socks, so who knows what will happen next! Whatever the future, Brian and Lex will be Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.44: La Forza Del Destino (Sports Night S2E21)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 24:20


In this, the penultimate episode of Sports Night and the current season of Sorkin’ In It, we start with a “big honkin’ doofus.” That doesn’t relate to the plot, but we just love saying it. The gang’s at the bar meeting strangers and pondering the future — of the network, of the show, of their lives. These are desperate times — and Natalie’s not wearing socks, so who knows what will happen next! Whatever the future, Brian and Lex will be Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

SIDELINE SPECTATOR
Greatest Sports Moments of All Time Draft, USA Hockey Wins 1st Gold Medal Since Miracle on Ice, Top 10 QBs of 2025, Darryn Peterson Subbing Out

SIDELINE SPECTATOR

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 112:34


Opening Takes: US beats Canada for 1st Gold Medal in 46 years, Darryn Peterson is Ben Simmons, Women's Sports Night replacing Sunday Night BaseballNFL minority coaching issue again?Top 10 QBs of 2025Bleacher Reports Top 100 QBs of all timeNBA All Star GameDrafting Greatest Sports Moments of All Time

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.43: Bells and a Siren (Sports Night S2E20)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 28:26


Natalie has a job interview with Saturday Night Live. Tension at the studio builds as everyone worries about the future of the network. I don’t think you should be worried, though. Sure, there may be bells. There may be a siren. But Lex and Brian will be with you every step of the way. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

W2M Network
TV Party Tonight: Sports Night (season 2)

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 88:06 Transcription Available


Season 2 of Sports Night finds Aaron Sorkin's cult newsroom dramedy hitting its creative stride. Airing in 1999–2000 on ABC, the sophomore season deepens the tension between idealism and network interference as Casey McCall (Peter Krause) and Dan Rydell (Josh Charles) fight to preserve the integrity of their late-night highlight show. Felicity Huffman's Dana Whitaker continues to anchor the chaos as executive producer, balancing corporate pressure from the network's new ownership with loyalty to her staff.Behind the scenes, Sorkin pushed harder into serialized storytelling, moving away from the early laugh-track experiment and leaning into walk-and-talk dialogue, romantic entanglements, and ethical dilemmas about ratings, loyalty, and creative control. The season sharpens its critique of media consolidation while giving emotional weight to character arcs—especially Dana's authority, Natalie's growth, and Jeremy's insecurity. Smart, fast, and surprisingly heartfelt, Season 2 cements Sports Night as the blueprint for Sorkin's later triumphs.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.43: Bells and a Siren (Sports Night S2E20)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 28:26


Natalie has a job interview with Saturday Night Live. Tension at the studio builds as everyone worries about the future of the network. I don’t think you should be worried, though. Sure, there may be bells. There may be a siren. But Lex and Brian will be with you every step of the way. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Local Hour: The Glorious Sports Night In Coral Gables (feat. Nick Wright)

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 44:26


"You see this? That's how you stretch!" It was a magical night for both Canes Hoops and Canes Baseball, which means it's time for Dan to give a soliloquy on the entire history of the University of Miami's athletic program since the days of Ichabod Crane. Plus, Nick Wright is playing in a poker game against guys named Señor Tilt, The Magician, and Doc Holliday with money on the line for the Shipping Container, but not for Nacho Man or Stone Cold Steve Bloated, who are in Pampano. Or Doral. Or Sunrise. Or maybe Delray. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony... plus Chris, Zas, and Domino on remote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.42: April Is the Cruelest Month (Sports Night S2E19)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 25:28


Dan’s working to patch things up with everyone while he and Jeremy host a Seder for the team. Meanwhile, Casey’s figuring out his top favorite movies. Lex and Brian discover some overlap in their top movies too, but we’re best buds, so no need to patch anything up. Right Lex? … Lex? Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.42: April Is the Cruelest Month (Sports Night S2E19)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 25:28


Dan’s working to patch things up with everyone while he and Jeremy host a Seder for the team. Meanwhile, Casey’s figuring out his top favorite movies. Lex and Brian discover some overlap in their top movies too, but we’re best buds, so no need to patch anything up. Right Lex? … Lex? Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.41: Draft Day: Part 2 - The Fall of Ryan O'Brian (Sports Night S2E17)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 28:27


An adult film star visits the office… and she’s Jeremy’s girlfriend, who is decidedly not a choreo-animator. Tensions are running high between Dan and Casey, and they even bleed into the TV broadcast, which is… not good. (Lex and Brian would never let that happen in this show.) And you know what IS good? Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.41: Draft Day: Part 2 - The Fall of Ryan O'Brian (Sports Night S2E17)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 28:27


An adult film star visits the office… and she’s Jeremy’s girlfriend, who is decidedly not a choreo-animator. Tensions are running high between Dan and Casey, and they even bleed into the TV broadcast, which is… not good. (Lex and Brian would never let that happen in this show.) And you know what IS good? Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

W2M Network
TV Party Tonight: Sports Night (Season 1)

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 81:06 Transcription Available


Sports Night is an American half-hour comedy-drama centered on a fictional cable sports news program of the same name. Season 1 premiered on ABC on September 22, 1998, following the creative staff as they navigate friendships, romantic entanglements, and ethical dilemmas while producing a nightly broadcast under constant network pressure. Created by Aaron Sorkin and produced by Imagine Television and Touchstone Television, the first season established the show's fast, dialogue-driven style and tension between journalistic integrity and ratings demands.The ensemble cast includes Robert Guillaume as managing editor Isaac Jaffe, Felicity Huffman as executive producer Dana Whitaker, Peter Krause as anchor Casey McCall, Josh Charles as co-anchor Dan Rydell, Sabrina Lloyd as senior associate producer Natalie Hurley, and Joshua Malina as associate producer Jeremy Goodwin. Recurring guest roles in season one featured William H. Macy as ratings consultant Sam Donovan and Brenda Strong as rival producer Sally Sasser.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Redskins Media - The Team 980!
OC Search Continues: Lynnell Willingham on What's Next for the Offense

Redskins Media - The Team 980!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 17:05


Doc Walker welcomes on Lynnell Willingham of Westwood One's Sports Night to discuss what he anticipates happening on the offensive side of the ball as the Commanders continue their search for a new offensive coordinator. They react to the firing of Kliff Kingsbury—something Lynnell admits surprised him but ultimately understands—and wrap up the conversation by debating whether Washington is more likely to hire from within or look outside the building for its next OC.

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.40: Draft Day: Part 1 - It Can't Rain at Indian Wells (Sports Night S2E17)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 26:01


The team’s covering the NFL draft which might take a bit longer due to some cloudy skies. Jeremy says the line “It cannot, it must not rain at Indian Wells” (anybody want to guess whether it starts raining?) Meanwhile, Jeremy is a bit nervous because he invited his new girlfriend to visit the studio. And Dana has an inexplicable bandage on her face? Lex and Brian think some of this makes sense, and some … less so. Either way, all this talk of rain tells me we’ll definitely be Sorkin’ In It! Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.40: Draft Day: Part 1 - It Can't Rain at Indian Wells (Sports Night S2E17)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 26:01


The team’s covering the NFL draft which might take a bit longer due to some cloudy skies. Jeremy says the line “It cannot, it must not rain at Indian Wells” (anybody want to guess whether it starts raining?) Meanwhile, Jeremy is a bit nervous because he invited his new girlfriend to visit the studio. And Dana has an inexplicable bandage on her face? Lex and Brian think some of this makes sense, and some … less so. Either way, all this talk of rain tells me we’ll definitely be Sorkin’ In It! Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

The Adam Schein Podcast
Josh Charles | NFL Playoff Predictions

The Adam Schein Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 34:56


Actor Josh Charles joins Adam Schein to talk about his new show "Best Medicine" on FOX, his acting career, working on Sports Night, being a die-hard fan of the Baltimore Ravens, the loss the Steelers, his faith in Lamar Jackson, his favorite all-time Ravens, his favorite all-time Baltimore Orioles, and why he still can't forgive Richie Garcia for blowing the Jeffrey Maier call against the Yankees in '96. Adam and Bob Stew make their playoff predictions for the upcoming NFL postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.39: The Local Weather (Sports Night S2E16)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 25:04


Dan isn’t one of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, but Casey is. You can bet that goes over like a fart in church. Speaking of church - Dana visits one to get out of the rain… and likes it (the church, not the rain… or the fart). The rain also helps Jeremy continue his flirtation with Jenny. There’s so much Sorkin In It to do. We got you. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.39: The Local Weather (Sports Night S2E16)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 25:04


Dan isn’t one of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, but Casey is. You can bet that goes over like a fart in church. Speaking of church - Dana visits one to get out of the rain… and likes it (the church, not the rain… or the fart). The rain also helps Jeremy continue his flirtation with Jenny. There’s so much Sorkin In It to do. We got you. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Local Hour: The Monster Miami Sports Night

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 41:47


"Happy Chanookah." Dan refuses to let the crew celebrate their Jai Alai Battle Court title without being a troublemaker. Zaslow claims the Chiefs' dynasty is over, and the Bills will NOT win the Super Bowl, but Greg Cote does impressions. He's built different. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.38: Celebrities (Sports Night S2E15)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 26:18


Jeremy meets an intriguing woman…primarily because he wasn’t invited to the office game of Celebrities. Breakups are hard. What’s not hard is breaking DOWN… another Sports Night episode. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin
4.38: Celebrities (Sports Night S2E15)

Sorkin' In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 26:18


Jeremy meets an intriguing woman…primarily because he wasn’t invited to the office game of Celebrities. Breakups are hard. What’s not hard is breaking DOWN… another Sports Night episode. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast
9am Hour - The Reindl Report + HUGE Sports Night For San Diego!

Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 39:03


Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paul's top headlines from the weekend, including some NFL coaches looking for new gigs and whether or not “finders keepers” actually works? Then at the bottom of the hour we get ready for a MASSIVE sports night tonight with San Diego State basketball taking on #7 Michigan in Las Vegas and SDFC looking to keep their magical season alive in tonight's Western Conference Semfinals! Listen here!

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.37: And the Crowd Goes Wild (Sports Night S2E14)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 26:44


Casey can’t see. It’s funny, even if it beggars belief. Sam’s leaving the show. That’s sad, even if it was inevitable. And there’s a break up on the show, but don’t worry, it’s not Brian and Lex. By some counts, this is our 100th show, and we’re still together, Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Sorkin' In It 4.36: Dana Get Your Gun (Sports Night S2E13)

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 25:20


Dan wants to see Tom Waits, which is hard to explain. (Wait a sec. Lex, did you write this? I happen to like Tom Waits. Anyway…) Dana inherits a gun, which is also strange (OK, we both agree here). William H. Macy’s Sam gets a big storyline and a dramatic moment, and the substitute anchor filling in for Dan is so terrible that it — you guessed it! — beggars belief. We’re Sorkin’ In It all, though, so let’s discuss. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Grant and Danny
BEAUTIFUL DC Sports Night

Grant and Danny

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 3:37


The Caps & Wizards played last night, and it was just awesome.

The Drive
Mike Salk on the Big Sports Night in Seattle

The Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 9:27


Mike Salk, of Seattle Sports, joined The Drive to breakdown how Seattle is handling a night with Game 7 and MNF on at the same time.

Fescoe in the Morning
A Tough Sports Night for Philly Fans

Fescoe in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 13:31


The Phillies and the Eagles go down hard! The Eagles have lost back to back games and look like everything may be crumbling.

Slow Burn
Decoder Ring | The Laff Box (Encore)

Slow Burn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 31:47


Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter.You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate.Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports NightThis episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slow Burn
Decoder Ring | The Laff Box (Encore)

Slow Burn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 38:17


Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter. You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate. Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show.  Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices