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Sergio Olmos: Investigative reporter, CalMatters
Season 20 Episode 422
On covering the Los Angeles ICE raids. On the legality and morality behind masked agents arresting brown men. On going from a 1.7 GPA to dropping out of community college to a career in journalism. O…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Bob Ryan: Legendary former Boston Globe basketball writer and columnist
Season 20 Episode 421
On how a 23-year-old kid out of New Jersey landed on the Celtics beat for the Globe. On battles with Tom Heinsohn, tragedy with Len Bias. On his time covering the Red Sox and Don Zimmer. On today's j…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jeremy Lanuti: Lead singer, Mimicking Mars
Season 20 Episode 420
On what it is to be a young singer/songwriter trying to make it in 2025. On writing about an ex-girlfriend without pissing her off. On whether a rocker's talent is truly no illusion.
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chris Donnelly: Author, "Get Your Tokens Ready: The Late 1990s Road to the Subway Series"
Season 20 Episode 419
On what draws him to chronicling the highs and lows of 1990s New York baseball. On why the 2000s Mets are more interesting than the 2000s Yankees. On the blissful joy of Dave Mlicki. On how he surviv…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Jonathan Eig: Author of the Pulitzer-winning, "King: A Life"
Season 20 Episode 424
On how one wins a Pulitzer Prize. On the moment he learned of the victory. On the impact the Pulitzer has on a career.
Published on 3 months ago
Bob Ley: Legendary ESPN SportsCenter, Outside the Lines host
Season 20 Episode 417
On what he misses (and doesn't miss) from life in sports television. On Chris Berman and Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen. On how media has changed and what he thinks of 2025 journalism. On the highs of t…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Langston Collin Wilkins: University of Wisconsin folklore professor and author, "Welcome 2 Houston: Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle Town"
Season 20 Episode 416
On the rise of Houston as a hip-hop powerhouse. On the impact of a rapper writing about his home turf. On whether students in 2025 feel the music they listen to. On teaching ... folklore.
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Dean Van Nguyen: Author: "Words for my Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur."
Season 20 Episode 415
On being based in Dublin and digging into American hip-hop. On how Tupac's world view was impacted by the Black Panthers. On the value of "Juice" and "Poetic Justice." On the greatness of Tupac's mus…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
B.J. Schecter: Former Sports Illustrated editor and executive director of Seton Hall's Center for Sports Media
Season 20 Episode 414
On the glory days of Sports Illustrated. On the rise and legacy of Grant Wahl. On when he began to see the magazine business change for the worse. On running a college media program and giving studen…
Published on 4 months ago
Justin Kanew: Founder of The Tennessee Holler
Season 20 Episode 413
On fighting back even after the heartbreak of 2024. On why local politicians fear him. On the highs and lows of being confrontational. On running a long-shot campaign for congress.
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago