In this episode, meet former NFL player Marcellus Wiley, cofounder of MBAs Across America, Casey Gerald, and staff writer for The New Yorker Bill Buford. Football—the American and British variety—plays an important role in each of these authors’ lives. Speaking from their personal experiences, they share musings, lessons, and expertise that may make you think about how sports and society’s expectations have affected your own life. And, hear why narrating is surprisingly more difficult than “a triple day training camp practice”.

Never Shut Up by Marcellus Wiley: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/572553/never-shut-up/

There Will Be No Miracles Here by Casey Gerald: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/549841/there-will-be-no-miracles-here/

Among the Thugs by Bill Buford: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/20946/among-the-thugs/