E05: On Writing Bo Jackson's Definitive Biography: With NY Times Bestselling Author Jeff Pearlman

11/16/22 • 37 min

Tune in for another episode of The Erik Sherman Show as Erik is joined by NY Times Bestselling Author Jeff Pearlman. Jeff discusses his new book The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson and talks about the evolution of his writing process. You'll discover some little-known facts about Bo Jackson and Jeff also reveals Bo's reaction to the book.

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E04: Meet Mets Great Jerry Koosman, Member of the 1969 "Miracle Mets"

Former Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman joins the program to talk about his experiences with the 1969 Mets and how he was able to maintain his durability over his career. He also reveals what it meant to him to have his number retired by the Mets and what it was like to play alongside Tom Seaver. He also shares stories about baseball icons including Willie Mays, Steve Carlton, and Pete Rose.

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You won't want to miss this rare, in-depth, emotional interview with pitching great Dwight "Doc" Gooden. Doc reveals why he credits Gary Carter, Jay Horwitz and George Steinbrenner for a significant amount of his success and who he thinks would have won a World Series between the '86 Mets and '96 Yankees. He also addresses his past struggles with drugs and alcohol, the pain of addiction, and how he's using his past to help others.