Join Puck’s chief political columnist, MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst, and best-selling author John Heilemann as he roams the corridors of power and influence in America on this twice-weekly interview show, taking you behind the scenes and beyond the headlines with the people who shape and shift our culture: icons and up-and-comers, incumbents and insurgents, moguls and machers in the overlapping worlds of politics, entertainment, tech, business, sports, media, and beyond. The conve ...
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Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Puck's contributors will bring you smart conversation around the inside stories happening in these worlds. Presented in partnership with Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday.
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Puck Sports Correspondent John Ourand and a rotating cast of industry insiders take you deep inside the executive suites and owner boxes that run the entire sports business. You’ll hear interviews with everyone from players to network execs and everyone in between. The Varsity is an extension of John's private email for Puck by the same name. New episodes publish twice-weekly, every Wednesday and Sunday.
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The Hockey Hawk Gavin Spittle and a number of guests discuss the Dallas Stars, NHL News and share lots of stories and laughs.
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Finally, a media podcast about what’s actually happening in the media—not the over-sanitized, legal-and-standards-approved version you read online. Every Tuesday and Friday, join Dylan Byers, Puck’s veteran media reporter, as he sits down with TV personalities, moguls, political pundits and industry executives for raw, honest, sometimes salacious conversations about the business of media and its biggest egos. “The Grill Room,” an homage to the exclusive dining room within The Four Seasons wh ...
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The West's obsession with Vladimir Putin's KGB past often misses the biographical detail that can be captured by a single word: dvor. The word means courtyard in Russian, but to a Russian speaker, it is evocative of a whole universe. It was the space where Putin, like so many Soviet kids of his generation, grew up and learned an unforgiving, often brutal social code. Puck journalist Julia Ioffe introduces Westerners to that universe and explains why it’s critical to understanding the Russian ...
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Abby Livingston joins guest host Leigh Ann Caldwell to break down the challenges facing House Republicans in passing their legislative agenda, particularly Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” They highlight the tensions between the centrists and hardliners, the pressure on individual members, and, of course, the overarching influence of Trump. Then they…
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Stars Score 5 In The 3rd Period To Beat Edmonton 6-3 In Game 1
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42:18The Stars score 5 unanswered in the 3rd period to beat Edmonton 6-3 in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Host Gavin Spittle recaps an absolute thriller. The Oilers outplayed Dallas in the first two periods, but in the third period the Stars flipped the script and completely took over. Gavin recaps the incredible third period and then goes th…
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One Timer: Sean McDonough From The NHL On ESPN
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17:26On this Spits and Suds one timer, the voice of the Western Conference Finals, ESPN's Sean McDonough drops by 105.3 The Fan's Shan and RJ Show to preview the Finals getting you ready for Game 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://…
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Bill Cohan drops by the pod to break down Wall Street’s view of the sports media landscape. Bill explains why he’s bullish on Warner Bros. Discovery, what investors want from sports rights, what’s really behind the Skydance-Paramount holdup, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/…
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Eriq Gardner joins Peter to unpack the Swifties’ intensifying racketeering lawsuit against Live Nation, along with two other serious cases the company is facing: a long-running civil suit from fans and an antitrust case from the Justice Department. Then Eriq explains how Taylor Swift got dragged into the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin …
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Behind Enemy Lines With Jason Gregor From Sports 1440 In Edmonton
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17:50At Spits and Suds we love to bring you different perspectives and that includes hearing from Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 in Edmonton. Jason hopped on 105.3 The Fan to talk about the Oilers success, why it's all coming together, how they are now fully healthy, their depth scoring, improved defense and of course Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Eve…
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Western Conference Finals Preview With David Castillo
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29:44Spits and Suds is getting you ready for the Western Conference Finals. D Magazine's David Castillo drops in to team up with Gavin Spittle to preview Dallas/Edmonton. The guys bring you some names that have played a major factor in the Oilers playoff success. What does Edmonton do so well and the keys to Dallas in this series finale. Game one is rig…
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Another CBS News Casualty & The Biden Diagnosis
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31:34Dylan Byers joins Peter to break down Wendy McMahon’s resignation from CBS News after four years as the network president, which comes as Paramount angles to settle Trump’s $20 million-plus lawsuit against ‘60 Minutes.’ Then they turn to the chatter surrounding Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s "Original Sin," and how the publication has coincided wi…
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ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro joins Dylan for a deep dive into ESPN’s digital transformation as they prepare to launch their highly anticipated D.T.C. product this fall, named… ESPN. Pitaro unpacks the marketing strategy behind the new app, ESPN’s rights portfolio, the state of their MLB negotiations, the integration of sports betting, and much more. …
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The Success Of Pete DeBoer Plus ESPN & Puck Daddy's Greg Wyshynski
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30:22Spits and Suds is getting you ready for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Host Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on the Stars going back to 12 Forwards and 6 Defensemen and why he feels it will happen. Pete DeBoer was mic'd up and we bring you the audio from the handshake line plus statistics that will pump the tires of DeBoer and prove why t…
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Pablo Torre: Influence + Audience = The Cultural Supremacy of Sports
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1:24:11Pablo Torre, ESPN and MSNBC commentator and host of the Edward R. Murrow Award-winning video podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, is back with John to weigh in on an assortment of red-hot stories at the intersection of sports, culture, and politics: from the backlash in Canada against Wayne Gretzky over his association with Donald Trump and the reinstate…
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The renaming of HBO Max offers Jon Kelly and Peter a chance to recall some of David Zaslav’s greatest streaming follies during the WBD era. The duo also chew over murmurs of regime change at Politico’s flagship beltway property. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab…
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Eric Shanks, C.E.O. and executive producer of Fox Sports, joins John to break down the state of IndyCar, five races into the season. Eric reflects on the sport’s deep-rooted nostalgia, its future-facing momentum, his efforts to build a bridge between IndyCar and NASCAR. and how he’s “Fox-ified” the event for modern audiences. Then Eric outlines the…
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Stars Advance To Western Conference Finals For The 3rd Straight Year
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1:09:27Thomas Harley buries a power play game winner in overtime to advance the Stars to the Western Conference finals with a familiar opponent in the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Locked On Stars host, Joey Erickson. The guys go through the game and how Jake Oettinger was absolutely incredible. Pete DeBoer deserves so much credit for t…
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Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet. Each episode will unpack their …
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Stars Jets Game 6 Preview With Sean Shapiro
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36:56Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly visit. Sean is currently covering the USA Hockey Goalie Development Camp and brings us some great insight to watch new techniques that Goaltenders are using. The guys dive into Stars and begin with the Jamie Benn $5,000 fine news. Gavin asks Sean if Mason Marchment sho…
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Jeff Collins, Fox’s head of advertising sales, joins Dylan to discuss the network’s strategic focus on live sports and news, which has led to significant growth despite the broader decline across the cable industry. Jeff breaks down how Fox’s diverse portfolio is fueling ratings and advertiser demand, and also explains why upfronts remain a crucial…
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John Ourand joins Peter to discuss MLB commissioner Rob Manfred’s decision to posthumously reinstate Pete Rose and restore “The Hit King’s” Hall of Fame eligibility decades after his lifetime ban. Did Manfred’s recent visit with Donald Trump play any role in the decision? John also breaks down his week at the upfronts in New York, where networks le…
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David Jolly: On the Take in the Middle East
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1:12:35John is joined by former Florida Republican congressman David Jolly to discuss Donald Trump’s trip to the Mideast and the naked corruption on display in his embrace of a $400 million 747 gifted by Qatar to serve as a new Air Force One; disarray among House Republicans over the “one big, beautiful bill," and Jolly’s defection to the Democratic Party…
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Winnipeg shuts out Dallas 4-0 in game 5 and they force a game 6 in Dallas Saturday night. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the game and the struggles they had on offense, the power play went 0-4 and they gave Winnipeg 5 power plays. Gavin talks about the Jamie Benn game misconduct and the bad penalties this team continues to take. Then he reads tweet…
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Gbag Nation had Lia Assimakopoulos from the Dallas Morning News on to preview game 5 between the Stars and Jets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy
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Biden’s “Original Sin” Migraine & D.N.C.'s Gen Z Problem
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28:59Abby Livingston joins Peter to dig into the mounting buzz surrounding “Original Sin,” the new book from Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson chronicling, in their words, Joe Biden’s decline inside the White House. Abby also unpacks the latest drama inside the D.N.C. as they move to oust their Gen Z vice chairman David Hogg—and the persistent Republican ri…
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What Has Made Dallas So Effective In This Series?
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44:58D Magazine's David Castillo joins Gavin Spittle to give his thoughts about last night's Stars 3 to 1 win and the guys also dive into what has made Dallas so effective in this series. David and Gavin look back at the Mikael Granlund Cody Ceci trade in February and the impact that it's had. The guys dive into the special teams and why they are so suc…
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In this special edition of The Powers That Be, Leigh Ann Caldwell hosts Republican Senator Jim Banks for a far-reaching conversation about tariffs, the road to the midterms, and how the G.O.P. is aiming to avoid a repeat of 2017’s political misfires. Banks also outlines the party’s strategy to counter China’s rising influence—and insists that under…
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ESPN’s Mic Drop & The Athletic’s NYT Afterlife
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39:07Axios media reporter Sara Fischer returns to the pod to preview ESPN’s forthcoming streaming service, ingeniously named… ESPN. She breaks down the logic behind the offering—but also the potential problems with the branding. Then Sara and John discuss Fox’s more tempered streaming strategy and how The Athletic has prospered under The New York Times …
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Stars Take 3-1 Series Lead After Granlund’s Hat Trick
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51:52The Stars extended their series lead over the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 after Mikael Granlund’s hat trick and Jake Oettinger’s performance. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and gives a ton of credit to Jake Oettinger’s effort in this series being a huge reason the Stars have this series lead. Then he revisits the trade deadline moves Jim Nill made and how…
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Big news as Miro Heiskanen is expected to be in the Stars for the first time since January 28th. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Michael Remis of Winnipeg Sports Talk to discuss the impact of Miro's return as well as Pete DeBoer not shooting down the possibility of playing with seven defensemen. Michael talks about why Winnipeg is unable to win on …
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Davis Guggenheim: “Deaf President Now!” & The Power of Documentaries
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1:37:38John is joined by the Oscar and Emmy Award-winning documentarian Davis Guggenheim to discuss his new film for Apple TV +, “Deaf President Now!” Davis lays out the story behind the movie, which revolves around a student protest that erupted over eight days in 1988 at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, the world’s only university for the deaf, a…
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Bill Cohan joins Peter to unpack Trump’s erratic trade war with China, the ripple effects on the markets, and the chatter on Wall Street about whether MAGA insiders might be profiting from advance knowledge of tariff announcements. Bill also discusses the $400 million jet the Qataris have gifted Trump, as well as the president’s various meme coin a…
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Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet. Each episode will unpack their …
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Upfronts Dish: NBC’s NBA Fantasy & The Fox News Bonanza
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53:03Julia Alexander reunites with Dylan to explore the key themes emerging from this week’s upfronts in New York, from NBC’s live sports strategy to David Zaslav’s expected decision to spin off WBD’s decaying linear assets. They also consider Fox News’s status as the lone thriving cable news business, and why the NBA might be the best-positioned sports…
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Media Monday: The CNN Dowry & Biden “Cover Up” Questions
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27:11Jon Kelly joins Peter to dig into the likelihood that David Zaslav will spin CNN out of Warner Bros. Discovery, and whether both companies would be better off solo. They also explore what’s behind Biden’s media tour, as Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson prepare to publish a book detailing “the cover up of Biden’s decline in the White House.” To learn m…
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Dallas Scores Three In The 3rd To Beat Winnipeg 5-2 In Game 3
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55:21The Dallas Stars go up 2-1 in the series with the Winnipeg Jets after the Stars scored three in a row in the 3rd period to win 5-2. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and talks about what changed in game 3 compared to game 2. He talks about the top performers in the game and reads tweets from the listeners. To learn more about listener data and our …
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Jeremy Carey, Optimum Sports’ chief investment officer, joins John for a look ahead at New York’s upfronts week. Jeremy shares the overarching themes he’s watching out for, discusses the health of the TV business, and examines whether recession fears are affecting advertisers who’ve spent years falling over themselves to buy into sports. To learn m…
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The Stars were shut out against the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in game 2. Gavin remains positive because Dallas took game 1 and instead of being down 2-0 in the series, they’re now tied heading home to Dallas. He points out Jake Oettinger being dialed in and that this game would have been out of hand earlier if it weren’t for Oettinger’s play. Then he talks…
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Eriq Gardner joins Peter to examine Trump’s increasingly ominous fixation on sports—from launching a federal task force for the 2028 World Cup to a commission aimed at fixing college athletics and a bid to host the NFL Draft in Washington. As Eriq notes, each of these initiatives are fraught with legal and regulatory obstacles—not to mention the th…
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Gerard Baker, former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, joins Dylan to explore the Journal’s critical approach to Trump’s economic and foreign policies—and its unique position as a conservative-leaning publication actually willing to challenge him. Gerard also reflects on the Journal’s influence in this political moment, its editorial stan…
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Ashley Parker & Michael Scherer: It’s Good to Be the King
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1:09:27John is joined by Atlantic staff writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer to discuss their new cover story on the remarkable political resurrection that returned Donald Trump to the White House and imbued him with a patina of invincibility—and the recent signs that this veneer is starting to crack. Parker and Scherer weigh in on Trump’s tete-a-tet…
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One Timer: Hockey Fanatic and Tennis World Champion John Isner
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15:46You know the Dallas Stars are hot when a multi time high ranking former tennis great wants to jump on the show to talk puck. John Isner talks about his love of hockey with host Gavin Spittle. John is still on a high from last night's Stars win. John played in the longest tennis match in history at Wimbledon. Gavin and John discussed similarities to…
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