The Full 60 with Craig Custance

Michael Farber on Storytelling, One-Liners and a Career at Sports Illustrated

03.12.2020 - By The AthleticPlay

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Michael Farber, longtime hockey writer for Sports Illustrated and the Montreal Gazette joins the podcast to discuss the art of storytelling and some of his most memorable articles over the years, including speaking with the catalysts of the Golden Goal from the 2010 Olympics, profiling Brian Burke following the tragic death of his son, Brendan, visiting the childhood homes of Pat Burns and Jacques Demers, and many more. Plus, Michael discusses how he got his start at SI, and some of the more personal moments in his life including undergoing heart bypass surgery, travelling to Israel to cover a hockey school, and passing the writing gene onto his daughter.

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