Two Writers Slinging Yang

Alan Sepinwall: Uproxx television reviewer/critic 13.03.2018 40:57 ↓

On what makes great criticism v. meh criticism; on the beauty of Breaking Bad and the inconsistencies of Entourage; on why one man watches so much television—then writes about it with passion and grace.

David Maraniss: Biographer 06.03.2018 43:08 ↓

On reporting and writing definitively on the lives of Vince Lombardi, Barack Obama, Roberto Clemente, Bill Clinton; on finding nuggets of information that make your head explode; on the difference between dealing with athletes and politicians; on the Donald Trump biography he will never, ever write.

Joel Sherman: New York Post Major League Baseball columnist 27.02.2018 53:35 ↓

On the tricks and keys to working a clubhouse like a veteran reporter; on the yin and yang of Albert Belle; on Spring Training highs and lows and lessons from the Mel Hall-and-Steve Sax Era Yankees

Keldy Ortiz: Crime reporter 20.02.2018 35:50 ↓

On reporting on the deaths of four young women in a devastating car accident; on knocking on strange doors and interviewing hostile witnesses; on the grittiness of life at a New York City tabloid.

Danny Wallace: Author 13.02.2018 47:09 ↓

On the rude hot dog waitress who inspired his new book, “F You Very Much”; on how an idea goes from brain to reality; on his work becoming a Jim Carrey movie.

Jenny Vrentas: SI, MMQB scribe 05.02.2018 39:58 ↓

On covering a Super Bowl and surviving; on developing rapport with athletes; on her weeklong drive through football in America; on going from biochem to writing.

Chris Palmer: Vet NBA writer 29.01.2018 39:58 ↓

On the magic and dread of Twitter; on covering the Ball family up close; on bias vs. fairness; on finding the mother of Chris (Birdman) Andersen and admiring her tattooed eyebrows.

Chris Ballard: SI hoops writer 22.01.2018 40:01 ↓

On writing and reporting the tragic saga of Monty Williams; on serving as a narrator for Jamal Crawford’s joyful ride; on forming bonds with subjects and writing with precision and depth

Drew Snyder: Minister 15.01.2018 37:47 ↓

On writing the perfect sermon; on researching spirituality before preaching spirituality; on the uplifting words of Footloose

Jon Wertheim: SI writer 08.01.2018 36:48 ↓

On the reporting and digging behind the Jerry Richardson/Carolina Panthers bombshell; on the Portland Jail Breakers; on bonding with sources and having people open up.

Tyler Kepner: NY Times writer 03.01.2018 54:30 ↓

On covering Griffey and ARod; on the introduction of Aaron Boone and the departure of Evan Longoria; on precise writing and never wasting words.

Joel Anderson: ESPN writer 27.12.2017 47:26 ↓

On life at ESPN and BuzzFeed; On digging deep into the life of Earl Thomas when Earl Thomas is indifferent to the dig; on finding Michael Sam’s forgotten father; on knocking on strange doors and not knowing what awaits.

Chip Scoggins: Columnist 22.12.2017 52:02 ↓

Minneapolis Star Tribune sports columnist on turning joy, anger, love, grief into a column; on writing about the bond between a girl with cancer and a crusty college coach; on Randy Moss moodiness and Larry Fitzgerald joy

Rick Reilly: Former SI writer 19.12.2017 49:45 ↓

On golf with Donald Trump, social media wisdom from Mark Cuban, finding tragic beauty in the story of a racist Major League owner and truth to power in football hazing at The Citadel

Wright Thompson: ESPN senior writer 19.09.2017 48:26 ↓

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