Podcast
Two Writers Slinging Yang
Hosted by Jeff Pearlman · EN
Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
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Paola Boivin: Arizona State journalism professor
2w ago00:48:00Tap to summarizeOn the state of journalism education in 2026. On how to teach writing and reporting. On great students, good students, bad students. On life as a newspaper columnist back in the day.
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Melanie Mannarino: Longtime magazine writer and editor
3w ago00:49:49Tap to summarizeOn her life at everywhere from Cosmo to Seventeen to Shape to Marie Claire. On the difference between a print byline and a digital byline. On the glory days of magazines. On Seventeen during its golden run.
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Marisa Ingemi: Golden State Valkyries beat reporter
4w ago00:52:50Tap to summarizeOn starting her own website to cover the WNBA's golden franchise. On what she's learned about life in independent media. On past existence as a hockey writer. On journalism 2026.
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Hunter Biden: Addiction advocate, man who has seen some shit
May 1901:06:32Tap to summarizeOn overcoming addiction in a public spotlight. On why his father would have beaten Trump again. On cruelty spreading like poison oak. On finding joy in life. On TikTok.
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Jemele Hill: Writer, reporter, podcaster
May 1201:07:42Tap to summarizeOn the WNBA and limited locker room access. On reporters refusing to back on another. On covering democracy as it crumbles. On the definitions of 2026 media ...
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Chelsea Frei: "The Paper" star and deliverer of THE wedding toast of 2026
May 500:57:30Tap to summarizeOn the pressures of writing a toast for your sister's wedding. On whether it's OK to call her a "bitch." On working her ass off to make it in Hollywood. On the joy of "The Paper."
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Jeff Schultz: Retired Athletic columnist, AJC and LA Daily News scribe
Apr 2801:00:38Tap to summarizeOn surviving for decades in a brutal business. On what modern reporters lack in interviewing skills. On Eric Dickerson's shoes and Chipper Jones memories. On retirement.
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Kevin Tankersley: Baylor University journalism professor and veteran writer
Apr 2100:44:04Tap to summarizeOn how to teach writing in 2026. On whether bad scribes can become good scribes. On the legend of Biscuits O'Bryan. On why Waco should be your next vacation destination.
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Alan Shipnuck: Author, "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar"
Apr 1401:00:28Tap to summarizeOn 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.
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Liz Cook: Kansas City-based food writer
Apr 700:47:45Tap to summarizeOn 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.
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