Two Writers Slinging Yang Podcast
1) Lia Assimakopoulos: Dallas Stars and SMU beat writer, Dallas Morning News
On the joys of covering an NHL team and the difficulty of not traveling on the beat. On the transition from college to a major newspaper. On what type of access hockey offers reporters in 2026.
2) Luke Epplin: Author, "Moses and The Doctor: Two Men, One Championship and the Birth of Modern Basketball."
On the joys and complications of writing a book on a reclusive dead man and a highly exposed living one. On finally landing an interview with Julius Erving. On life inside a publishing house.
3) Devon Henderson: Staff writer, The Athletic
On landing at The Athletic at age 22. On learning to be edited when it's not particularly fun. On avoiding career jealousy. On the benefits of Arizona State. On the saga of a young basketball phenom f...Show More
4) Howard Bryant: Author, "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
On what America misunderstands about Jackie Robinson and needs to understand about Paul Robeson. On what history can teach us about 2026 madness. On why the mythology of Branch Rickey is a departure f...Show More
5) Terry McDonnell: Former Sports Illustrated, Us Weekly, Men's Journal, Rolling Stone editor
On working with many of the greatest writers of the past century. On coming to Sports Illustrated with no ties and lots of questions. On how he views a lifetime in print. On the joys of the written wo...Show More
6) Victoria Zeller: Author, "One of the Boys"
On the responsibilities that come with life as a trans author trying to impact trans readers. On what her life experience brought to the page. On how she landed her first book deal.
7) Erik Kramer Former NFL QB, author of "The Ultimate Comeback"
On attempting to take his own life with a gun—and living to tell. On the tragic loss of a son. On why Rodney Peete is cooler than Andre Ware and whether he could still throw NFL passes. On finding mea...Show More
8) Kelsi Mayne: Fantastic on-the-rise country singer
On the step-by-step process of writing her new single, "For The Record." On what it means to make it in country music in 2025. On the impact of Eminem on her writing process. On writing for the Walmar...Show More
9) Rob Marriott: Former editor/writer for XXL, Vibe, The Source
On the glory days of hip-hop media—and the decline. On what drew a young Rob to the genre. On writing about music when the creators aren't so happy. On the brutally honest CD review. On Tupac.
10) Susan Orlean: New Yorker writer and author of the new memoir, "Joyride."
On the keys to capturing your own life via memoir. On why this multi-city book tour will likely be her last. On how it feels to have a book become a major motion picture. On turning 70 as a scribe.