Bryan and David respond to The Verge’s announcement that they're changing their “on background” policy (1:00) before assessing whether or not People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” has any remaining cultural relevance (23:00). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan and David respond to The Verge’s announcement that they're changing their “on background” policy

before assessing whether or not People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” has any remaining cultural relevance

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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.&nbsp;