Two Writers Slinging Yang

By Jeff PearlmanSociety & Culture

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Two Writers Slinging Yang episodes

October 27 Nicki Gostin: New York Post Page 6 Red Carpet Reporter
On what it's like the report the red carpets. On the weirdness of modern celebrity. On Brad Pitt and Jerry Lewis and Lena Dunham and Leo. On good questions v. great questions.
47 min
October 20 Joe McEwen: Former Boston Phoenix music writer, author of, "Tastykakes, Soul Songs & Shining Stars"
On the amazing joy of covering soul music back in the 1960s and 70. On James Brown and Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye. On growing up writing and a modern age.
1 hr 7 min
October 13 David Hyde: Former South Florida Sun Sentinel sports columnist
On being laid off after 36 years on the job. On Jimmy Johnson and Dan Marino and the highs of sports chronicling. On seeing an industry collapse around you. On adjusting to Substack life.
53 min
October 06 Katie Woo: Dodgers beat writer, The Athletic
On leaping from the St. Louis Cardinals' beat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. On reporting on the arrival of Tarik Skubal. On finding space in a crowded clubhouse. On a glamorous summer with the Solano Mudcats.
55 min
September 29 Eli Hoff: University of Missouri sports beat writer, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
On what it means to cover college programs in 2026. On finding a love for the nitty gritty. On whether it matters if Missouri athletes read the newspaper. On his origin story as a 15-year-old scribe.
1 hr
September 22 J. Malcolm Garcia: Author, "Alabama Village"
On embedding within a poor Alabama community and gaining the trust of the people. On what people fail to understand about poverty. On why books remain worthwhile.
51 min
September 15 Joshua Robinson: Wall Street Journal sports editor, co-author of, "The Playbook"
On writing books with a co-author—and relishing the experience. On how Jerry Jones and Rupert Murdoch elevated the NFL. On the highs and lows of the book experience.
49 min
September 08 Young MC: Hip-hop artist, writer.
On the evolution of hip-hop and hip-hop writing. On whether "Bust A Move" is his best song. On the pacing and oomph of a quality musical piece. On whether he'd perform with NBA YoungBoy and JPEGMAFIA.
1 hr 9 min
September 01 Casey Pearlman: History Class Substack scribe and Sad Cloud Zine creator
On why a child of writers loves writing. On her obsession with "We Are The World" and Ronald Reagan. On the magic and staying power of the zine. On whether the future is bright or awful.
53 min
August 25 Paul Domowitch: Former Philly Daily News and Inquirer football writer, author of new Sam Mills biography
On what went into reporting and writing, "Just Give Me a Chance to Fail: The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills." On the golden days of bad Texas Rangers baseball. On how one would cover the Philadelphia Eagles when players were accessible.
55 min