Epstein Emails Uncover Journalist-Adviser Ethical Minefield
The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison 'Now They Tell Us.' Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth.
Resources
Books
- "Original Sin" by Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper - A book that delves into the alleged cover-up of President Biden's decline while in office.
Articles & Papers
- "New Epstein Emails" (HuffPost) - Mentioned as a source of information regarding emails from Jeffrey Epstein.
- "Filthy Rich" (Book detailing allegations against Epstein) - Mentioned in the context of Michael Wolf advising Epstein to create a counter-narrative.
- "Now They Tell Us" (Nico Harrison story) - The podcast discusses the media elements and potential narrators for this story.
- Axios report on James Talarico - Uncovered that Talarico follows adult film performers, escorts, and OnlyFans models on Instagram.
People Mentioned
- Jeffrey Epstein - His emails and associated documents are a central topic of discussion.
- Michael Wolf - Mentioned for his relationship with Epstein and his advice on managing public perception.
- Julie Brown - A local journalist credited with being at the forefront of reporting on the Epstein story.
- Ghislaine Maxwell - Mentioned in relation to emails with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Landon Thomas Jr. - A former New York Times reporter who received an email from Epstein.
- Paul Blumenthal - Mentioned as a journalist at HuffPost.
- Deepak Chopra - Mentioned as an individual who reached out to Epstein.
- Woody Allen - His wife, Soon Yi Previn, was mentioned as having reached out to Epstein.
- David Blaine - Mentioned as a magician who reached out to Epstein.
- Ken Starr - Former president of Baylor University, mentioned as appearing in the Epstein emails.
- Larry Summers - Referenced for having a back-and-forth with Epstein about a young lady.
- Alita Grivo - A new representative sworn into the House of Representatives.
- Pat McAfee - Host of "The Pat McAfee Show," discussed for his interview with Donald Trump.
- Jimmy Pitaro - Mentioned in the context of ESPN's relationship with Pat McAfee.
- Barack Obama - Mentioned as someone Pat McAfee reached out to for his show.
- Jaylen Hutz - Mentioned in comparison to the scheduling issues cited for Obama's appearance.
- Charles Barkley - Featured on "Inside the NBA," his use of "fools and idiots" was highlighted.
- Nico Harrison - Former GM of the Dallas Mavericks, whose firing is discussed.
- Luka Doncic - Star player for the Dallas Mavericks, central to the trade discussions.
- Mark Cuban - Former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
- Patrick Dumont - Governor of the Dallas Mavericks.
- Miriam Adelson - Stepmother of Patrick Dumont.
- Jason Kidd - Coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
- Cooper Flagg - A rookie player for the Dallas Mavericks.
- Chris Collinsworth - NFL analyst for NBC Sunday Night Football, interviewed on the podcast.
- Jalen Phillips - Mentioned in relation to the Eagles' defense.
- Kobe Dean - Mentioned in relation to the Eagles' defense.
- Jihad Campbell - Mentioned in relation to the Eagles' defense.
- Dan Campbell - Head coach of the Detroit Lions.
- Bill Belichick - Former coach of the New England Patriots, used as an example of effective practice.
- Bob Trumpy - Former TV analyst and host, discussed for his broadcasting career.
- Earl Campbell - Former NFL player, mentioned in relation to a jersey.
- Mike Tomlin - Head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, discussed for his media potential.
- Sean McVay - Head coach, mentioned for his energy and relationship with players.
- Mike Tirico - Host of "The Press Box," discussed in comparison to Al Michaels.
- Al Michaels - Former broadcast partner of Collinsworth.
- Peyton Manning - Former NFL player, discussed for his insights during production meetings.
- Cam Hayward - NFL player, mentioned for his insights on line play.
- Brett Favre - Former NFL player, mentioned for his humorous stories.
- Tom Brady - Considered a benchmark for PFF grades.
- Sam Hurlbert - Mentioned for a touchdown run.
- Drew - A director mentioned for crowd shots during a broadcast.
- JJ Watt - NFL player, discussed in relation to PFF grading.
- Aaron Donald - NFL player, discussed in relation to PFF grading.
- TJ Watt - NFL player, discussed in relation to PFF grading.
- Myles Garrett - NFL player, discussed in relation to PFF grading.
- Clowney - NFL player, mentioned in relation to PFF grading.
- Jordy Nelson - Former NFL player, mentioned in a hypothetical search query.
- Lee McGriff - Former receiver coach.
- Mike Tomlin - Head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, discussed for his media potential.
- Sean McVay - Head coach, mentioned for his energy and relationship with players.
- Michael Jordan - Discussed in a hypothetical interview question.
- Forest Gregg - Former coach, discussed for his intimidating presence.
- Vince Lombardi - Former NFL coach.
- Jerry Jones - Owner of the Dallas Cowboys.
- Michael Parsons - Player for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Pete Rose - Former MLB player, discussed for Hall of Fame induction.
- Steve Spurrier - Former Florida Gators coach and player.
- Bear Bryant - Former college football coach.
- Bob Stern - Radio host in Dallas.
- Patrick Radden Keefe - Author, his new book was mentioned.
- Beto O'Rourke - Texas politician.
- Colin Allred - Texas politician.
- James Talarico - Texas House representative.
- Alex Thompson - Axios reporter, co-author of "Original Sin."
- Jake Tapper - Co-author of "Original Sin."
- Cory Booker - Former mayor of Newark and Senator.
- Lindsey Lee - Portland-based stripper mentioned in a Buzzfeed article.
- Benny Johnson - Former Buzzfeed writer, now a far-right commentator.
- Charlie Kirk - Founder of Turning Point USA.
Organizations & Institutions
- ESPN - Mentioned multiple times in relation to Pat McAfee's show and their policies.
- Disney - Mentioned in relation to ESPN.
- HuffPost - Mentioned as a source for Paul Blumenthal's reporting.
- The New York Times - Mentioned as a source for reporting on Epstein and Trump.
- The Athletic - Mentioned as a source for the Nico Harrison story.
- Dallas Mavericks - NBA team whose GM was fired.
- Lakers - NBA team mentioned in relation to a potential trade.
- Texas A&M - University mentioned in a hypothetical scenario.
- NBC - Network broadcasting Sunday Night Football.
- Detroit Lions - NFL team.
- Philadelphia Eagles - NFL team.
- Green Bay Packers - NFL team.
- Kansas City Chiefs - NFL team.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL team.
- Cincinnati Bengals - NFL team.
- Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL team.
- New England Patriots - NFL team.
- Indiana University - University mentioned in relation to Bobby Knight.
- PFF (Pro Football Focus) - Grading system owned by Chris Collinsworth.
- NFL - National Football League.
- NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) - Organization that Trump spoke to.
- U.S. Department of Justice - Mentioned in relation to the release of Epstein files.
- House of Representatives - Mentioned in relation to a discharge petition.
- Marine Corps - Mentioned in relation to Veterans Day.
- Commanders - NFL team.
- Redskins - Former name of the Washington Commanders.
- TCU - University mentioned in relation to player data.
- Canadian Football League - Mentioned in relation to PFF data.
- Cincinnati Reds - MLB team.
- Chicago - City mentioned in relation to a baseball game.
- SMU - University mentioned in relation to Steve Spurrier's coaching.
- Florida Gators - University athletic program.
- Baylor University - University where Ken Starr was president.
- Xiidra - Mentioned in relation to eye drops.
- Turning Point USA - Organization associated with Benny Johnson.
- Axios - News publication that reported on James Talarico.
Videos & Documentaries
- "Inside the NBA" on ESPN - Featured a clip with Charles Barkley.
Websites & Online Resources
- Twitter - Mentioned as a platform where information flashes through feeds and where Cory Booker had interactions.
- Instagram - Mentioned as the platform where James Talarico follows certain accounts.
- OnlyFans - Mentioned as a platform where models are followed by James Talarico.
- Buzzfeed - Mentioned for a past article about Cory Booker.
- Pressboxringer (Instagram) - The podcast promotes following their Instagram account for updates.
- Backstage.spotify.com - Website for Spotify Portal.
- Nordstromrack.com - Website for Nordstrom Rack.
- Wholefoodsmarket.com - Website for Whole Foods Market.
Other Resources
- "Sunday Night Football" on NBC - The broadcast featuring Chris Collinsworth.
- "The Pat McAfee Show" - Show where Donald Trump called in.
- "J School" - A segment on the podcast.
- "25 for 25 series" - A series on the podcast.
- "Now They Tell Us" stories - A segment on the podcast discussing Nico Harrison.
- "The Press Box" - The podcast itself, promoting its Instagram.
- "The Eagles" - NFL team.
- "The Lions" - NFL team.
- "The Chiefs" - NFL team.
- "The Rams" - NFL team.
- "The Packers" - NFL team.
- "The Buccaneers" - NFL team.
- "The Cowboys" - NFL team.
- "The Raiders" - NFL team.
- "The 49ers" - NFL team.
- "The Browns" - NFL team.
- "The Commanders" - NFL team.
- "The Colts" - NFL team.
- "The Texans" - NFL team.
- "The Saints" - NFL team.
- "The Falcons" - NFL team.
- "The Giants" - NFL team.
- "The Jets" - NFL team.
- "The Patriots" - NFL team.
- "The Steelers" - NFL team.
- "The Ravens" - NFL team.
- "The Bears" - NFL team.
- "The Vikings" - NFL team.
- "The Cardinals" - NFL team.
- "The Seahawks" - NFL team.
- "The Broncos" - NFL team.
- "The Chargers" - NFL team.
- "The Raiders" - NFL team.
- "The Chiefs" - NFL team.
- "The Mavericks" - NBA team.
- "The Celtics" - NBA team.
- "The Warriors" - NBA team.
- "The Suns" - NBA team.
- "The Lakers" - NBA team.
- "The Knicks" - NBA team.
- "The Nets" - NBA team.
- "The 76ers" - NBA team.
- "The Bucks" - NBA team.
- "The Nuggets" - NBA team.
- "The Timberwolves" - NBA team.
- "The Clippers" - NBA team.
- "The Pelicans" - NBA team.
- "The Trail Blazers" - NBA team.
- "The Spurs" - NBA team.
- "The Hornets" - NBA team.
- "The Rockets" - NBA team.
- "The Pistons" - NBA team.
- "The Raptors" - NBA team.
- "The Hawks" - NBA team.
- "The Cavaliers" - NBA team.
- "The Magic" - NBA team.
- "The Pacers" - NBA team.
- "The Thunder" - NBA team.
- "The Jazz" - NBA team.
- "The Kings" - NBA team.
- "The Triple-A team" - Mentioned in relation to Pete Rose.
- "The Houston Oilers" - NFL team, mentioned historically.
- "The Houston Gamblers" - USFL team, mentioned historically.
- "The Houston Gamblers" - USFL team, mentioned historically.
- "The Cincinnati Bengals" - NFL team.
- "The Dallas Cowboys" - NFL team.
- "The Los Angeles Rams" - NFL team.
- "The Kansas City Chiefs" - NFL team.
- "The Green Bay Packers" - NFL team.
- "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers" - NFL team.
- "The Philadelphia Eagles" - NFL team.
- "The Detroit Lions" - NFL team.
- "The Houston Texans" - NFL team.
- "The Houston Gamblers" - USFL team, mentioned historically.
- "The Houston Gamblers" - USFL team, mentioned historically.
- "The Cincinnati Reds" - MLB team.
- "The Chicago Cubs" - MLB team.
- "The New York Yankees" - MLB team.
- "The Boston Red Sox" - MLB team.
- "The Atlanta Braves" - MLB team.
- "The St. Louis Cardinals" - MLB team.
- "The San Francisco Giants" - MLB team.
- "The Los Angeles Dodgers" - MLB team.
- "The San Diego Padres" - MLB team.
- "The Colorado Rockies" - MLB team.
- "The Arizona Diamondbacks" - MLB team.
- "The Milwaukee Brewers" - MLB team.
- "The Pittsburgh Pirates" - MLB team.
- "The Minnesota Twins" - MLB team.
- "The Toronto Blue Jays" - MLB team.
- "The Baltimore Orioles" - MLB team.
- "The Oakland Athletics" - MLB team.
- "The Cleveland Guardians" - MLB team.
- "The Texas Rangers" - MLB team.
- "The Philadelphia Phillies" - MLB team.
- "The Seattle Mariners" - MLB team.
- "The Miami Marlins" - MLB team.
- "The Kansas City Royals" - MLB team.