Press Box Access Podcast
1) Paul Hoynes part 2: “Those Teams Probably Saved Baseball in Cleveland.”
Part 2 of my conversation with Paul Hoynes picks up with a wild story about Albert Belle and a corked bat. “Hoynsie” shares tales from the 1990s when a new ballpark, powerful lineup, and sterling run ...Show More
2) Paul Hoynes part 1: “I'm Sweating Bullets, Shaking, Trying to Calm Myself Down.”
This is the first of a 2-part conversation with Paul Hoynes, who has covered Major League Baseball in Cleveland since 1983. We hit some of the “Hoynsie” greatest hits, including the Hawk Call and the ...Show More
Paul Hoynes part 1: “I'm Sweating Bullets, Shaking, Trying to Calm Myself Down.”
42:04 | Apr 10th, 2024
3) Writers Bear Witness to Memorable Moments from March Madness
Celebrate college basketball with this compilation of stories told on Press Box Access by 12 sportswriters who covered some of the greatest moments in NCAA tournament history. Magic vs. Bird. Jim Valv...Show More
4) Jerry Tipton: “You could just walk into the Kentucky coach’s office.”
We welcome back Jerry Tipton to Press Box Access to share stories from his new book: “Déjà Blue—A Sportswriter Reflects on 41 Seasons of Kentucky Basketball.” He takes us behind the scenes with the Wi...Show More
5) Helene Elliott: “Gretzky was like no one we had seen before.”
We’re paying a special salute to Helene Elliott by once again publishing my conversation with her in an episode from February 2022. She recently accepted a buyout and ended her stellar 34-plus years a...Show More
6) Dave Molinari: “Lemieux Taxed the Limits of my Ability to Describe What I Saw.”
We head to the rink for hockey talk with Dave Molinari, a Hall of Fame writer who has covered the Pittsburgh Penguins and NHL since 1983. His legendary dry, sharp wit comes through in tales about supe...Show More
Dave Molinari: “Lemieux Taxed the Limits of my Ability to Describe What I Saw.”
1:02:14 | Feb 14th, 2024
7) Mike Vaccaro: “Isiah Thomas is on the Back Page in a Full Clown Suit.”
We travel to the Big Apple and beyond as New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro shares tales from 35 years of living his childhood dream job. Isiah Thomas depicted in a tabloid clown suit. John C...Show More
8) "The Greatest: Media Share Memories of Muhammad Ali in and out of The Ring"
We’re saluting Muhammad Ali on his 82nd birthday with a compilation of stories told on Press Box Access by sportswriters who crossed paths with The Greatest. Dave Kindred, Jerry Izenberg and other vet...Show More
"The Greatest: Media Share Memories of Muhammad Ali in and out of The Ring"
1:19:26 | Jan 17th, 2024
9) Jayson Stark: “The Baseball Breaks a Window Across the Street from Wrigley Field.”
Our show’s 75th episode has a special guest in Jayson Stark, one of the most well-respected, well-liked baseball writers for more than 40 years. His passion for the game and craft shines through as he...Show More
Jayson Stark: “The Baseball Breaks a Window Across the Street from Wrigley Field.”
1:01:53 | Jan 3rd, 2024
10) Mike DeCourcy: “It Was Like Being Given a Ticket to Heaven.”
Mike DeCourcy puts us courtside with tales from his distinguished career covering college basketball for nearly four decades. He tells us about the greatest game he ever covered and the first machine ...Show More