Two Writers Slinging Yang

Jeff Pearlman

Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes

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S20 · E486
Yesterday · 50 min
J. Malcolm Garcia: Author, "Alabama Village"
On embedding within a poor Alabama community and gaining the trust of the people. On what people fail to understand about poverty. On why books remain worthwhile.
S20 · E485
September 15 · 48 min
Joshua Robinson: Wall Street Journal sports editor, co-author of, "The Playbook"
On writing books with a co-author—and relishing the experience. On how Jerry Jones and Rupert Murdoch elevated the NFL. On the highs and lows of the book experience.
S20 · E484
September 8 · 1 hr 8 min
Young MC: Hip-hop artist, writer.
On the evolution of hip-hop and hip-hop writing. On whether "Bust A Move" is his best song. On the pacing and oomph of a quality musical piece. On whether he'd perform with NBA YoungBoy and JPEGMAFIA.
S20 · E483
September 1 · 52 min
Casey Pearlman: History Class Substack scribe and Sad Cloud Zine creator
On why a child of writers loves writing. On her obsession with "We Are The World" and Ronald Reagan. On the magic and staying power of the zine. On whether the future is bright or awful.
S20 · E482
August 25 · 54 min
Paul Domowitch: Former Philly Daily News and Inquirer football writer, author of new Sam Mills biography
On what went into reporting and writing, "Just Give Me a Chance to Fail: The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills." On the golden days of bad Texas Rangers baseball. On how one would cover the Philadelphia Eagles when players were accessible.
S20 · E481
August 18 · 53 min
Travis Hines: Iowa State sports columnist, Des Moines Register
On the perils and highs of modern college sports. On life with the Iowa State sports landscape. On coming up with fresh ideas and new material. On getting to know athletes.
S20 · E480
August 11 · 59 min
Tim Brown: Author, "Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original"
On writing a biography of a reluctant and reclusive legend. On where Nolan Ryan ranks on the all-time lists. On having a subject agree to speak at the last minute. On the love-hate of the biography pursuit.
S20 · E479
August 4 · 57 min
Jeff Eisenberg: Yahoo! Sports columnist
On finding a different way to explain Fernando Medoza. On covering Kobe during his second championship spree. On tracking down players from LeBron's draft class. On media survival and the power of the elite name, "Jeff."
S17 · E479
July 28 · 51 min
Brendon Kleen: Awful Announcing media writer
On the recent Awful Announcing article, ""Jeff Pearlman apologizes after YouTuber catches him plagiarizing video on former Yankees phenom." On what is YouTube plagiarism. On a career covering media.
S20 · E478
July 21 · 1 hr 3 min
Michelle Beadle: Longtime sports TV big gun, former ESPN host
On losing interest in the bullshit of it all. On red carpet work and Sally Field rudeness. On a love for basketball and an indifference toward celebrity.
S20 · E477
July 14 · 1 hr 18 min
Drew Olson: Former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel baseball writer
On the joys of covering Phil Garner and the perils of covering Davey Lopes. On Bud Selig as a good guy and Milwaukee as a great baseball town. On working your way up through the newspaper ranks.
S20 · E476
July 7 · 1 hr 30 min
John Ed Bradley: Former Washington Post, SI writer; author of, "It Never Rains in Tiger Stadium"
On feeling like you're not as good a writer as you once were. On the magic of college football at LSU. On Tommy Hearns and Andre Rison and Emmitt Smith. On three unpublished books sitting in a Walmart crate.
S20 · E475
June 30 · 1 hr 1 min
Dr. Kelli Uitenham: Founder, Brain Talk Foundation and certified brain injury specialist
On Chris Johnson, ALS and what football does to the brain. On whether the NFL should exist. On what people don't understand about their own bodies and health. On leaving journalism for more noble pursuits.
S20 · E474
June 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Chris Jones: Author, “Legs Hearts Minds: Loss and Its Remedies”
On writing about your lowest life moments in an effort to help others. On why writing still matters. On the impact of words. On Grant Wahl and the 2026 World Cup.
S20 · E473
June 16 · 1 hr 50 min
Josh Adam Meyers: Stand-up comedian
On funny v. not funny; on how addiction impacts performing; on tragedy's role in finding a voice; on the late Jerry Rocha
S23 · E472
June 9 · 48 min
Paola Boivin: Arizona State journalism professor
On the state of journalism education in 2026. On how to teach writing and reporting. On great students, good students, bad students. On life as a newspaper columnist back in the day.
S20 · E471
June 2 · 49 min
Melanie Mannarino: Longtime magazine writer and editor
On her life at everywhere from Cosmo to Seventeen to Shape to Marie Claire. On the difference between a print byline and a digital byline. On the glory days of magazines. On Seventeen during its golden run.
S20 · E470
May 26 · 52 min
Marisa Ingemi: Golden State Valkyries beat reporter
On starting her own website to cover the WNBA's golden franchise. On what she's learned about life in independent media. On past existence as a hockey writer. On journalism 2026.
S20 · E469
May 19 · 1 hr 6 min
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.
S20 · E468
May 12 · 1 hr 7 min
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 ...

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