Two Writers Slinging Yang

By Jeff PearlmanSociety & Culture

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Two Writers Slinging Yang episodes

June 03, 2025 Jonathan Eig: Author of the Pulitzer-winning, "King: A Life"
On how one wins a Pulitzer Prize. On the moment he learned of the victory. On the impact the Pulitzer has on a career.
40 min
May 27, 2025 Bob Ley: Legendary ESPN SportsCenter, Outside the Lines host
On what he misses (and doesn't miss) from life in sports television. On Chris Berman and Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen. On how media has changed and what he thinks of 2025 journalism. On the highs of the World Cup and lows of a terrifying flight.
1 hr 7 min
May 20, 2025 Langston Collin Wilkins: University of Wisconsin folklore professor and author, "Welcome 2 Houston: Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle Town"
On the rise of Houston as a hip-hop powerhouse. On the impact of a rapper writing about his home turf. On whether students in 2025 feel the music they listen to. On teaching ... folklore.
45 min
May 13, 2025 Dean Van Nguyen: Author: "Words for my Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur."
On being based in Dublin and digging into American hip-hop. On how Tupac's world view was impacted by the Black Panthers. On the value of "Juice" and "Poetic Justice." On the greatness of Tupac's music.
1 hr 1 min
May 06, 2025 B.J. Schecter: Former Sports Illustrated editor and executive director of Seton Hall's Center for Sports Media
On the glory days of Sports Illustrated. On the rise and legacy of Grant Wahl. On when he began to see the magazine business change for the worse. On running a college media program and giving students hope.
1 hr 4 min
April 29, 2025 Justin Kanew: Founder of The Tennessee Holler
On fighting back even after the heartbreak of 2024. On why local politicians fear him. On the highs and lows of being confrontational. On running a long-shot campaign for congress.
52 min
April 22, 2025 Sarah Todd: Utah Jazz beat writer for the (Salt Lake City) Deseret News
On enduring a full season of unfathomably bad basketball played by an organization aspiring to lose. On the nightmarish hell of covering Ben Simmons, the sadness of watching a young Markelle Fultz and the joy of speaking with Lauri Markkanen. On never cowering from confrontation.
1 hr 2 min
April 15, 2025 Gabbie Watts: Stand-up comedian
On how to know what works on stage vs. what might bomb. On writing a full stand-up routine and having it flow. On the process of creating material and feeling confident in the content. On bombing.
56 min
April 08, 2025 Marcus Lattimore: Poet (and former football superstar)
On discovering his voice via the beauty of poetry. On how the end of a football career brought him to a splendid turning point. On how the words enter his mind, then land on paper. On looking back at the sports machine.
59 min
April 01, 2025 John Gonzalez: NBA host and analyst, CBS Sports and former Philly Inquirer, SI and Ringer writer
On hanging out far, far away with Rick Pitino; on coming up as a print guy and watching the paper and ink fade away; on life at a union-antagonistic The Ringer and a not-what-was-promised Sports Illustrated; on being part of a two-sports-journalist marriage.
50 min