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Two Writers Slinging Yang

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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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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Two Writers Slinging Yang - Steve Schmidt: Longtime political consultant, Trump slayer
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09/12/23 • 82 min

On how opposing candidates should go after Donald Trump and the MAGA nutties; on the highs and lows of the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign; on how elections have changed for the worse.

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On becoming the youngest Sports Illustrated staff writer in magazine history; on negotiating for time with Ken Griffey, Jr.; on avoiding a fight with Phil Mickelson; on $400-per-night hotel rooms.

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Two Writers Slinging Yang - Joan Niesen: Former Sports Illustrated staff writer
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10/07/19 • 45 min

On the end of her time at the legendary magazine; on the future of SI and the future of magazines as a whole; on what one does after her dream job is taken away; on the decision to skip business writing for a career in sports chronicling.

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On covering Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential run; on writing an amazing profile on the woman who (famously) chopped off her husband's penis; on rising from the University of Texas to a fantastic career in journalism.

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On the absolute joy of a tiara atop the head of Cory Booker's 99-year-old grandmother; on directing your words toward humor and glee during the Trump Presidency; on knowing when to walk away from a column idea; on the unspeakable joy of seeing your play performed live.

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Two Writers Slinging Yang - Rick Reilly: Former SI writer

Rick Reilly: Former SI writer

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12/19/17 • 49 min

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
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Two Writers Slinging Yang - Drew Snyder: Minister

Drew Snyder: Minister

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01/15/18 • 37 min

On writing the perfect sermon; on researching spirituality before preaching spirituality; on the uplifting words of Footloose
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Two Writers Slinging Yang - Diane K. Shah: America's first woman sports columnist
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02/23/21 • 55 min

On fighting her way into locker rooms and press boxes; on flying with Denzel Washington and having Paul Newman slam the phone; on how to respond when Mickey Mantle passes a note that says, WANNA FUCK?

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On finding sexiness in random words; on whether an ugly word (like, c*nt) can be beautiful in the right context; on why writing about sex is healthy for the soul.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Two Writers Slinging Yang have?

Two Writers Slinging Yang currently has 394 episodes available.

What topics does Two Writers Slinging Yang cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Two Writers Slinging Yang?

The episode title 'Steve Schmidt: Longtime political consultant, Trump slayer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Two Writers Slinging Yang?

The average episode length on Two Writers Slinging Yang is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Two Writers Slinging Yang released?

Episodes of Two Writers Slinging Yang are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Two Writers Slinging Yang?

The first episode of Two Writers Slinging Yang was released on Jun 23, 2017.

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