The Jonah Keri Podcast

Jonah Keri writes anecdotal ledes with freelance writer Justin Ling (The Guardian, The Walrus, Foreign Policy, The Walrus, The Globe and Mail) on the broader threat to society posed by misogynists; how to cover a serial killing story; the state of NATO; the menace of fake news; the danger of normalizing egregious lies in politics; decriminalizing drugs; the debate between proponents of sound public policy and optics-obsessed Chicken Littles, and much more.

Jonah Keri blocks a few in the dirt with Darrin Fletcher on growing up in a baseball family; the thrill of starring for your alma mater; the incredible run of the 1994 Montreal Expos; the frustration of labor vs. management strife; getting a standing ovation for his career stolen base; the life and times of Roy Halladay; dealing with a death in the family, and much more.

Jonah Keri talks to family law attorney David Morneau about the disturbing practice of human trafficking; how it's existed for so long in the shadows; how law enforcement officials are trying to crack down; the importance of different agencies working together to fight it; and his own battle to represent victims of trafficking without getting consumed by such emotionally taxing work.

Jonah Keri seeks out the silly with Wall Street Journal writer Jared Diamond on the virtues of fun writing; tips for young journalists; the value of trying new things; juiced baseballs; rampant strikeouts; fighting against pitcher dominance; the rolling Houston Astros, and much more!

Jonah Keri burns worms with former MLB reliever and current Arizona Diamondbacks special assistant to the GM Burke Badenhop on his unorthodox delivery as a pitcher; blending analytics with on-field knowledge; coping with the end of a playing career and finding a new calling in baseball; the wild world of Game of Thrones, and much more!

Jonah Keri spends a Big Red hour with former MLB player and current ESPN baseball analyst Eduardo Perez on growing up with Ken Griffey Jr. and other sons of the Big Red Machine in Cincinnati; the challenge of surviving in the minor leagues; his auspicious big league debut; his improbable success against noted pitch-tipper(!!!) Randy Johnson; the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and much more.

Jonah Keri stacks his lineup with Rotowire President and FSTA Chairman Peter Schoenke on the Supreme Court decision that could open the door for legalized sports betting; lobbying for the daily fantasy sports industry; the past spectre of gambling on sports and how modern opinions have changed; upcoming innovations in fantasy sports, and much more!

Jonah Keri hits the hardwood with Washington Post national basketball writer Tim Bontemps on the greatness of LeBron James; great players vs. great teams; the Warriors? talent and good fortune; the Rockets? intriguing offseason; the Celtics trying to win now and in the future, and more.

Jonah Keri beats the shift with MLB Network analyst and former MLB All-Star Carlos Pena on adapting to a whole new culture in the U.S. at age 12; the truths, exaggerations, and omissions of Moneyball; his enigmatic and highly intelligent former manager Joe Maddon; the thrilling ride of the 2008 Rays; putting aside ego through the art of bunting; and how serendipity helped make his career...twice.