Two Writers Slinging Yang
Anchor FM
Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
Anchor FM
Description:
Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/jeff-pearlman9
Episodes
Alan Shipnuck: Author, "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar"
4/14/2026
On writing a biography without the help of the protagonist. On living life in a tight sport with many bruised feelings. On whether people still understand reporting. On golf.
Duration:01:00:28
Liz Cook: Kansas City-based food writer
4/7/2026
On how influencers are corrupting reviews. On the joy of a delicious meal. On whether her city is corrupted by a celebrity restaurant. On Substack life.
Duration:00:47:45
Charles Pierce: Esquire political blogger
3/31/2026
On how the stupidity of this administration might save America. On the continued joy of the written word. On life at The National. On the awfulness of J.D. Vance.
Duration:00:50:50
Mike Vaccaro: New York Post sports columnist and author, "The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner"
3/24/2026
On digging deep into the mythology of the Steinbrenners and the Yankee dynasty. On whether George knew whereof he spoke. On the joys of newspaper writing in 2026.
Duration:01:10:23
Thomas Harding: Colorado Rockies beat writer, MLB.com
3/17/2026
On covering one of sport's least-significant franchises. On why baseball still excites him. On the joys of spring training. On a furious Memphis State men's basketball coach.
Duration:00:57:35
Prince Grimes: USA Today/For The Win sports writer
3/10/2026
On the impact gambling has on modern sports—and modern sports coverage; on rising from Walmart to ESPN to USA Today; on the wild nights and crazy days of Bristol, Conn.
Duration:00:46:42
Tim Cowlishaw: Dallas Morning News sports columnist
3/3/2026
On the golden days of covering the Dallas Cowboys. On the highs and lows of ESPN TV glory. On surviving in an unforgiving profession and showing up unannounced at Jimmy Johnson's home. On the demise of Skip Bayless.
Duration:01:09:43
Steve Wulf: Former Sports Illustrated baseball writer; Original ESPN The Magazine big gun
2/24/2026
On rising from covering horses in Florida to the Major Leagues for SI; on starting up ESPN The Magazine; on Michael Jordan and the issue that killed his relationship with a magazine; on writing a letter to a friend.
Duration:00:36:26
Lia Assimakopoulos: Dallas Stars and SMU beat writer, Dallas Morning News
2/17/2026
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.
Duration:00:53:43
Luke Epplin: Author, "Moses and The Doctor: Two Men, One Championship and the Birth of Modern Basketball."
2/10/2026
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.
Duration:00:55:33
Devon Henderson: Staff writer, The Athletic
2/3/2026
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 fighting back.
Duration:00:51:18
Howard Bryant: Author, "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
1/27/2026
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 from reality. On the modern approach to book PR.
Duration:01:09:16
Terry McDonnell: Former Sports Illustrated, Us Weekly, Men's Journal, Rolling Stone editor
1/20/2026
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 word.
Duration:00:54:49
Victoria Zeller: Author, "One of the Boys"
1/13/2026
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.
Duration:00:57:00
Erik Kramer Former NFL QB, author of "The Ultimate Comeback"
1/6/2026
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 meaning in life.
Duration:00:58:48
Kelsi Mayne: Fantastic on-the-rise country singer
12/30/2025
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 Walmart shopper.
Duration:00:55:38
Rob Marriott: Former editor/writer for XXL, Vibe, The Source
12/23/2025
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.
Duration:01:11:02
Susan Orlean: New Yorker writer and author of the new memoir, "Joyride."
12/16/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:03
Christopher John Farley: Author, "Who Knows You By Heart"
12/9/2025
On the terrifying AI path humanity has opted to stroll. On creating characters and giving them depth and voice. On how one comes up with an ending to a novel. On a career covering musical artists.
Duration:00:57:10
Joshua Kusnick: Former MLB agent and current stand-up comic
12/2/2025
On why he thrashed me on TikTok for months and months. On the highs and lows of athlete representation. On why certain baseball execs make him sick. On the joys and pains of social media.
Duration:01:14:29