Two Writers Slinging Yang

By Jeff PearlmanSociety & Culture

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Two Writers Slinging Yang episodes

November 12, 2024 Chris Stone: Co-Founder, Off-Ball and former Sports Illustrated editor in chief
On starting up a new sports media platform in 2024; on the reinvention of a veteran journalist; on the glory days of Sports Illustrated; on the misguided anger of a legendary Pittsburgh Penguin.
55 min
November 05, 2024 Kalyn Kahler: Senior NFL writer, ESPN
On the crazy religious cult that gobbled up NFL players. On Jerry Jones' weird tours of the Cowboys facility. On starting out as Peter King's assistant and working her way up. On the joy of dance.
1 hr 11 min
October 29, 2024 Sam Pausman: Writer/Photographer, The Wrangell (Alaska) Sentinel
On relocating 4,284 miles to take his first journalism job. On working for a weekly paper in a town of 2,000 people. On making connections with folks he doesn't know in a community he doesn't know. On the joys of salmon and shrimp.
48 min
October 22, 2024 Louis Moore: Author, "The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback"
On the importance of Doug Williams and Vince Evans in the rise of the Black quarterback. On why sports history unfairly overlooks Vince Evans. On the scores of unknown Black QBs lost to history. On why Colin Kaepernick should be a Miami Dolphin.
50 min
October 15, 2024 Spencer Paysinger: Writer and producer, “All American" and former NFL linebacker
On what it's like to have your life story inspire a hit TV show. On how one sheds his reputation as (solely) an athlete. On the highs and lows of Hollywood. On whether it's all worth it.
42 min
October 08, 2024 Mirin Fader: Author, "Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon"
On the highs and lows and mental anguish of writing a biography. On trying to convince Hakeem to sit down for a chat. On Ralph Sampson and Pete Chilcutt and basketball glory. On how one selects a subject.
57 min
September 24, 2024 Michael Namikas: Author, "The Tupac Encyclopedia: Vol. 1
On self-publishing a 794-page opus. On how a love of Tupac Shakur drove him to a monumentally ambitious task. On how to sell an Amazon-printed book. On the legacy of a legendary artist.
1 hr 2 min
September 17, 2024 Keri Blakinger: Los Angeles Times reporter and TikTik wizard
On how TikTok works for journalists. On how to use the platform to expand readership. On the dos and don'ts of it all. On whether wearing makeup matters.
40 min
September 10, 2024 Kyle Bandujo: Author, "Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time."
On what makes a great sports movie v. an all-time great sports movie; On whether "Field of Dreams" is excellent or trash. On "Teen Wolf" and "Bull Durham" and Gary Coleman as the San Diego Padres manager.
50 min
September 03, 2024 Ian O'Connor: Author, "Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers"
On what to do when a subject agrees to talk to you after your biography is complete. On why we're fascinated by Aaron Rodgers. On whether people want to read about those they dislike. On having your flight experience a bomb threat.
1 hr 1 min