Hello, media consumers! While Bryan is on vacation, Joel is in the driver’s seat and he welcomes in The Ringer’s own, Van Lathan (3:10). They kick off the show by discussing their paths to today’s episode then talk about the following: How Van prepares for his CNN appearances (6:56) Stephen A. Smith as a presidential candidate (17:52) Who will be the face of the NBA (32:23)? NIL ruining college sports (44:19) Van’s time at TMZ and what he learned (51:23) Life after confronting Kanye West (1:03:29) Host: Joel Anderson Guest: Van Lathan Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Press Box

The Ringer

Van Lathan on What Makes a Good Political Pundit, How TMZ Shaped Him and His Career, and a Very Special Request for Hillary Clinton and His Mom.

MAR 27, 202593 MIN
The Press Box

Van Lathan on What Makes a Good Political Pundit, How TMZ Shaped Him and His Career, and a Very Special Request for Hillary Clinton and His Mom.

MAR 27, 202593 MIN

Description

Hello, media consumers! While Bryan is on vacation, Joel is in the driver’s seat and he welcomes in The Ringer’s own, Van Lathan (3:10). They kick off the show by discussing their paths to today’s episode then talk about the following:

  • How Van prepares for his CNN appearances (6:56)
  • Stephen A. Smith as a presidential candidate (17:52)
  • Who will be the face of the NBA (32:23)?
  • NIL ruining college sports (44:19)
  • Van’s time at TMZ and what he learned (51:23)
  • Life after confronting Kanye West (1:03:29)

Host: Joel Anderson

Guest: Van Lathan

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah


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