Episodes (Page 4)
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Dean Van Nguyen traces how the Black Panthers' ideology shaped Tupac Shakur's worldview and political consciousness
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B.J. Schecter reminisces about Sports Illustrated's glory days and the pivotal moment when the magazine's decline began
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Justin Kanew discusses his determination to continue fighting after the disappointment of 2024 elections
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Sarah Todd reflects on covering an entire season of historically poor Utah Jazz basketball and an organization deliberately losing games
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Gabbie Watts explores how comedians distinguish between material that lands on stage versus jokes that will bomb
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Marcus Lattimore describes discovering his artistic voice and identity through poetry after his football career ended
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John Gonzalez discusses his experiences covering sports at major outlets including the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports Illustrated, and The Ringer
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Mollie Edsell discusses the realities and struggles of pursuing a music career as a singer-songwriter in 2025
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Dick Weiss reflects nostalgically on the glorious era of Philadelphia college basketball and the passionate fan culture it inspired
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Cassidy Randall chronicles the audacious all-women's expedition to make the first female ascent of Denali in her book 'Thirty Below'
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A.J. Jacobs describes his signature approach of immersive experiential research for books like 'The Year of Living Biblically' and 'Drop Dead Healthy'
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Chris Kluwe discusses his recent arrest at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting while defending democratic principles
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Kevin Damask describes receiving the terrifying Elon Musk-style notice of potential job termination at the Department of Veterans Affairs
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Aaron Portzline discusses covering the tragic death of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and its impact on the team and community
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Lindsey Adler explains her decision to leave the Wall Street Journal and her growing frustration with the state of sports journalism
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Trump inauguration coverage
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Reggie Jackson's behavior
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Sports to soaps transition
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27-year NBA beat experience
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