Two Writers Slinging Yang

By Jeff PearlmanSociety & Culture

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Two Writers Slinging Yang episodes

May 19 Hunter Biden: Addiction advocate, man who has seen some shit
On overcoming addiction in a public spotlight. On why his father would have beaten Trump again. On cruelty spreading like poison oak. On finding joy in life. On TikTok.
1 hr 7 min
May 12 Jemele Hill: Writer, reporter, podcaster
On the WNBA and limited locker room access. On reporters refusing to back on another. On covering democracy as it crumbles. On the definitions of 2026 media ...
1 hr 8 min
May 05 Chelsea Frei: "The Paper" star and deliverer of THE wedding toast of 2026
On the pressures of writing a toast for your sister's wedding. On whether it's OK to call her a "bitch." On working her ass off to make it in Hollywood. On the joy of "The Paper."
58 min
April 28 Jeff Schultz: Retired Athletic columnist, AJC and LA Daily News scribe
On surviving for decades in a brutal business. On what modern reporters lack in interviewing skills. On Eric Dickerson's shoes and Chipper Jones memories. On retirement.
1 hr 1 min
April 21 Kevin Tankersley: Baylor University journalism professor and veteran writer
On how to teach writing in 2026. On whether bad scribes can become good scribes. On the legend of Biscuits O'Bryan. On why Waco should be your next vacation destination.
45 min
April 14 Alan Shipnuck: Author, "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar"
On writing a biography without the help of the protagonist. On living life in a tight sport with many bruised feelings. On whether people still understand reporting. On golf.
1 hr 1 min
April 07 Liz Cook: Kansas City-based food writer
On how influencers are corrupting reviews. On the joy of a delicious meal. On whether her city is corrupted by a celebrity restaurant. On Substack life.
48 min
March 31 Charles Pierce: Esquire political blogger
On how the stupidity of this administration might save America. On the continued joy of the written word. On life at The National. On the awfulness of J.D. Vance.
51 min
March 24 Mike Vaccaro: New York Post sports columnist and author, "The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner"
On digging deep into the mythology of the Steinbrenners and the Yankee dynasty. On whether George knew whereof he spoke. On the joys of newspaper writing in 2026.
1 hr 11 min
March 17 Thomas Harding: Colorado Rockies beat writer, MLB.com
On covering one of sport's least-significant franchises. On why baseball still excites him. On the joys of spring training. On a furious Memphis State men's basketball coach.
58 min