Best Jeff Pearlmans Podcasts (2024)

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Denny Neagle - Former MLB Pitcher and World Series Champion 39:53

3h ago39:53

39:53

In this episode, we sit down with a 2-Time All-Star and World Series Champion Denny Neagle to explore the highs and lows of his illustrious career. We start with where his love for baseball came from, uncovering the moment he knew he had what it took to go pro.Then we delve into the pivotal year 2000, Denny shares his experiences bouncing between t…

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Eli Saslow: Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times writer 53:58

8h ago53:58

53:58

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.

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Morgan Jerkins: New York Times bestselling author and two-time National Magazine Award winner 43:18

9d ago43:18

43:18

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.

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Keith Law, baseball writer for The Athletic 58:42

4d ago58:42

58:42

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.

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Planet Juice Box with Thaddeus Thompson 1:21:36

8d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Send us a Text Message. Thaddeus Thompson discusses his background in claymation and stop motion. He also talks about his latest series, Planet Juice Box, and how he worked to create it. Support the Show.By The Ghost of Hollywood

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Sarah Leach: (Wrongly fired by Gannett) Holland Sentinel executive editor 36:32

18d ago36:32

36:32

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.

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Hugh Ryan: Queer writer and historian, author of, "The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison" 52:04

29d ago52:04

52:04

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.

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Curry Kirkpatrick: Legendary former Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine writer 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

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.

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Kevin Merida: The Eternal Optimist 44:55

1M ago44:55

44:55

Kevin Merida is brewing with optimism. The self-described “free agent” — who most recently served as executive editor of The Los Angeles Times — believes that despite the evolving media landscape, there are still stories to be told, and told in a variety of ways. The longtime media executive and newspaper veteran joined Press Pause and shared thoug…

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Sam Amico: Hoops Wire writer, owner, Grand Puba 43:13

1M ago43:13

43:13

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.

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An interview with Nicholas Meyer 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Send us a Text Message. Writer and Director Nicholas Meyer joins Poxy and Ragan to discuss his latest novel, Sherlock Holmes and The Telegram From Hell. He also revisits his extensive career as a director and screenwriter for movies such as Star Trek 2 - 4 - 6, The Seven Per Cent Solution, The Day After, The Deceivers, and more! Support the Show.…

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Chris Cillizza: Longtime CNN, Washington Post/Substack political writer/guru 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

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.

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Tommy Tomlinson: Author, "Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show" 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

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.

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Amy Gutierrez: Emmy Award-winning reporter and author of, "Smarty Marty Takes the Field" 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

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.

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Richard Hoffer: Former Sports Illustrated, Los Angeles Times writer 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

On the highs and lows of chasing around Barry Bonds for six days (and being blown off repeatedly); on what it was to cover Mike Tyson in his prime; on the death of boxing writing; on why he left the business and never looked back.

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Life Taught Ex-NFL Pro Tremayne Stephens How to Pivot 42:43

2M ago42:43

42:43

He was an all-state running back in his hometown of Greer, South Carolina. He followed that up with a record-setting career at North Carolina State, where his 3,553 rushing yards is still good for third all-time in Wolfpack history. Surely a long NFL career would follow. But by 27, Tremayne Stephens found himself out of the league after just four s…

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Ricardo Hallman - Cornerback for the University of Wisconsin 16:22

3M ago16:22

16:22

In this amazing episode featuring Ricardo Hallman, who is a cornerback for the University of Wisconsin, we discuss many interesting topics pertaining to his athletic career as a collegiate football player. We first talk about how coming out of high school he had a lot of D1 football scholarships but his reasoning for ultimately choosing Wisconsin. …

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Justin Sayles: Editor/Writer, The Ringer and creator/host of "The Wedding Scammer" podcast 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

On the lengths he went through to track down and corner a master scam artist. On whether podcasts have a future as a journalistic medium. On what happens when you don't use material from people you interviewed.

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TED with Tom Costantino 1:22:03

3M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Send us a Text Message. Editor and producer, Tom Costantino, discusses his recent work developing the mini-series, TED. He also revisits his work on The Orville and his extensive career working in motion picture and television production. Support the Show.By The Ghost of Hollywood

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Sarah D. Bunting: Lord of all bloggers and founder of Tomato Nation and Television Without Pity 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

On the heyday of the blogger and what became of the genre. On why James Van Der Beek earned her scorn. On how one becomes less cruel (for sport) with age. On whether blogs have a place in 2024.

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Cora Hall: Knoxville News Sentinel Tennessee women's basketball beat writer 45:20

3M ago45:20

45:20

On covering the Lady Vols as they approach yet another NCAA Tournament; on making the leap from Ferris State to the big leagues; on women athletes and the passion of self expression; on landing a sweet gig out of college.

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Peter King: Retiring Football Morning in America writer 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

On wrapping a career after decades of chronicling the NFL; on picking up Boomer Esiason from the airport as a rookie Bengals beat scribe; on breaking the news of Lawrence Taylor's drug suspension for Newsday; on what is good and bad about modern beat writing.

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Jack McCallum: Former SI basketball writer and author of, "The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops" 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

On the untold story of Indiana high school basketball and the team you need to know about; on the brilliance of a young Oscar Robertson; on whether we can still dig, "Hoosiers"; on nearly coming to blows with a Hall of Fame point guard.

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Ahsoka with Diana Lee Inosanto 1:26:55

3M ago1:26:55

1:26:55

Send us a Text Message. Diana Lee Inosanto joins Ragan & Poxy to discuss her career in martial arts, stunts, and acting. She also talks about life as a parent and goes into depth on her recent role as Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth in the Star Wars series, Ahsoka. Ragan & Poxy also introduce co-host, Slimin' Simon, who brings the new segment 'Cinematic …

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Franne Golde: BMI Award-winning songwriter 54:17

3M ago54:17

54:17

On the inspiration behind the Commodores' "Nightshift" and Selena's "Dreaming of You." On that first big song for Diana Ross. On the big winners of "We Are The World." On being credited as a writer on Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up."

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Louisa Thomas: Staff Writer, The New Yorker 46:28

4M ago46:28

46:28

On the brilliance of her latest piece, "How Nikola Jokić Became the World’s Best Basketball Player." On how she navigates a subject who doesn't speak with her. On the beauty of tiny details. On whether bad writers can learn to be good writers.

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Teren Kowatsch: Sports writer, Lewiston (Idaho) Tribune, Moscow-Pullman Daily News 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

On coming up through small daily newspapers. On whether quotes bog down stories. On dealing with prep coaches. On whether athletes read newspapers.

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Ariel Helwani: The Howard Cosell of MMA 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

On knowing from a young age what he wanted to do and how he wanted to do it. On a string of irksome and weird conflicts with Dana White. On why interviewing UFC fighters is the best gig in the world. On the difference between wanting a career and craving a career.

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Interview with special guest Jeff Pearlman, who is a New York Times Best Selling Author 16:52

5M ago16:52

16:52

In this amazing episode featuring Jeff Pearlman, a New York Times Best Selling Author and creator of the book Showtime, which chronicles the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty in the 80s, and the book adapted into the popular docudrama Winning Time, we discuss many interesting topics pertaining to his career as an author and sports journalist. We first tal…

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Author Charmaine Wilkerson Shares "Black Cake" Recipe 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

Charmaine Wilkerson's pie-in-the-sky aspiration for her debut novel -- Black Cake -- was simply to get it published. The former journalist whose award-winning short stories can be found in various UK and US anthologies and magazines may have sold herself short. In the two years since Black Cake was published, Wilkerson's novel would land on Preside…

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Joy Sewing: Houston Chronicle columnist 39:22

4M ago39:22

39:22

On being named the first Black news columnist in the newspaper's lengthy history. On what the population misunderstands about Houston's Third Ward. On finding humanity in the recently deceased homeless man. On transitioning from fashion to news after the murder of George Floyd.

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Mark Mulvoy: Legendary former Sports Illustrated managing editor 1:02:17

5M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

On the dispiriting demise (and end?) of his beloved magazine; on the curious case of Sidd Finch and the decision to tell Michael Jordan to bag baseball; on defending the Swimsuit Issue and a bitter divorce from Frank Deford; on Dan Jenkins and George Plimpton and William Nack and Pat Putnam and Rick Reilly and the world's greatest sports writers.…

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Michael Farber: Former Sports Illustrated, Montreal Gazette hockey writer 54:14

5M ago54:14

54:14

On why former Expos manager Dick Williams physically assaulted him; on the bliss of writing NHL game stories; on the Canadian appeal of Gary Carter; on the demise of a beloved magazine.

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Sean Keeler: Denver Post sports columnist 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

On why so many Colorado-based media outlets kneel before Coach Prime; on a long and trying fight to stay afloat as a journalist; on our weirdly combative days as Nashville prep writers; on infuriating Steve Alford and Corey Dillon.

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James Edwards III: Detroit Pistons beat writer, The Athletic 46:56

6M ago46:56

46:56

On what it's like to cover an NBA team as it loses 27-straight games; on how to approach players when they have no interest in talking; on the empathy of Cade Cunningham; on working a locker room.

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Interview with special guest Connie Carberg, who was the first female scout in NFL history 18:10

6M ago18:10

18:10

In this fantastic episode with Connie Carberg, who is the first female scout in NFL history we discuss many interesting topics pertaining to her career as a scout. We first talk about how she was exposed to football and the interesting story behind why she was drawn to the sport. Then we go into how she broke into the NFL as a female, which was a v…

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Danté Stewart: Former Clemson football player, author, "Shoutin' in the Fire: An American Epistle" 45:20

6M ago45:20

45:20

On what a Black man learned about America from white Christianity; on what football players need to know about the system they occupy; on how a Facebook screed became a terrific manifesto; on the book he dreamed of writing.

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Comedian Roy Wood Jr.: Seriously Funny 39:28

6M ago39:28

39:28

When you stand on a stage — the President of the United States to your right and the Vice President to your left — with the most powerful and influential people in the world mean-muggin' you, it’s understandable that even the most seasoned comedian might get nervous. And, Roy Wood Jr. admits to it. But his mentality, during any performance, remains…

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Stanley Pearlman: My father 43:25

6M ago43:25

43:25

My dad, Stan Pearlman, died today of pancreatic cancer. He was 81 and a great man—as well as a beautiful writer. This is his final interview, conducted last week in South Florida.

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Bob Rose: Former San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's, Cal and Stanford media relations guru 41:54

6M ago41:54

41:54

On why Barry Bonds was such a monumental asshole; on a young Aaron Rodgers soaring at Cal; on the unique decency of Dusty Baker; on the wild, wacky Los Angeles Express of the USFL.

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David Black: Founder and President, David Black Literary Agency 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

On the difference between a great book proposal and a crappy one; on representing Jimmy Breslin and Hank Aaron and Wolfgang Puck; on concerns as Jonathan Eig dove into the legacy of MLK; on how the book business has transformed.

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Kacy Sager: Score Atlanta preps writer/editor, daughter of the great Craig Sager 46:19

6M ago46:19

46:19

On how one covers Georgia preps ... from Missouri; on growing up with a famous father and taking Charles Barkley to school for show and tell; on why a horse's fossilized poop lived in her family's basement; on how one moves on after losing a loved one.

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Rick Telander: Chicago Sun-Times columnist, former SI senior writer 54:36

7M ago54:36

54:36

On having Albert Belle threaten him with a bat; on the strange contradictions of Mike Ditka; on whether anyone cares about newspaper columns in 2023; on the joy of ... poetry.

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Read The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine Author Lindsey Fitzharris FREE *(Book)

7M ago

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Read Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan Author William Yeske FREE *(Book)

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Read The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson Author Jeff Pearlman FREE *(Book)

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