Two Writers Slinging Yang

By Jeff PearlmanSociety & Culture

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Two Writers Slinging Yang episodes

June 17, 2024 Eli Saslow: Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times writer
On the intricacies of his latest article, "A Republican Election Clerk vs. Trump Die-Hards in a World of Lies." On how to convince subjects to open up to a media outlet they don't trust. On working with a photographer.
54 min
June 10, 2024 Morgan Jerkins: New York Times bestselling author and two-time National Magazine Award winner
On Kendrick, Drake and a fool's opinion of their beef; on a beautiful piece between Black-Italian cinematic ties; on Don Lemon as a voice for inspiration; on teaching those who can't write how to write.
44 min
June 03, 2024 Keith Law, baseball writer for The Athletic
On the joys of writing about prospects on their way up. On why Kerry Lightenberg and the 2004 Blue Jays drove him to drink. On how a non-journalist from Harvard became one of the best. On dealing with editors.
59 min
May 27, 2024 Sarah Leach: (Wrongly fired by Gannett) Holland Sentinel executive editor
On why Gannett did what Gannett does and wrongly fired her for bullshit corporate reasons. On the importance of local media. On a bunch of crazy right-wing zealots overtaking a town's government. On the transition to Substack and the need to report.
37 min
May 20, 2024 Hugh Ryan: Queer writer and historian, author of, "The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison"
On proudly being recognized as "The queer writer ...". On the Manhattan prison that inspired a book. On writing about people and issues who have been largely ignored and scorned. On writing and self-discovery.
53 min
May 13, 2024 Curry Kirkpatrick: Legendary former Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine writer
On the anger of Bobby Knight and the love of Christian Laettner. On why John McEnroe was a brat and why Dean Smith only gave five minutes. On the magic of Sports Illustrated in the 1960s and the splendor of Frank Deford.
1 hr 3 min
May 06, 2024 Sam Amico: Hoops Wire writer, owner, Grand Puba
On finding joy in the aggregating of NBA info. On the fight for survival in the modern media landscape. On long-ago hockey fights and BYU-Wyoming games and dog sled races.
44 min
April 29, 2024 Chris Cillizza: Longtime CNN, Washington Post/Substack political writer/guru
On whether being close to politics causes one to look less terrifyingly at politics. On whether CNN is still a worthwhile spot. On why one is better served covering sports than government. On the transition to Substack.
51 min
April 22, 2024 Tommy Tomlinson: Author, "Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show"
On the weird coolness of the Westminster Dog Show. On having an open mind to unique scenes and people. On why one writes a book about dogs. On writing through hell.
48 min
April 15, 2024 Amy Gutierrez: Emmy Award-winning reporter and author of, "Smarty Marty Takes the Field"
On the word-choice decisions one must make when writing a children's book. On the (gasp!) Dodger-loving grandma who inspired a character. On why we should cut Barry Bonds a break and why Will Clark is a lovely dude. On the hyper-criticized hug of a Major League pitcher.
55 min