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#29 - Chuck Klosterman on RAISED IN CAPTIVITY
November 16, 2019 20:31 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBChuck Klosterman joins Trey Elling to talk about his collection of short stories, RAISED IN CAPTIVITY: FICTIONAL NONFICTION. The conversation includes the genesis of several of the book's tales, if he considers a storyline beyond what was written, whether Wikipedia bothers him, personal emoji usage, the keys to storytelling, and more.
#28 - Marty Smith on NEVER SETTLE
November 15, 2019 22:42 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBESPN's Marty Smith joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss details his new book, NEVER SETTLE, SPORTS, FAMILY, AND THE AMERICAN SOUL. The conversation includes Nick Saban's softer side, his family's role in the creation of Jack Daniel's whiskey, the three rules he lives his life by, and more.
#27 - David Epstein on RANGE
November 15, 2019 22:13 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAuthor David Epstein joins Trey Elling to share details from his book, RANGE: WHY GENERALISTS TRIUMPH IN A SPECIALIZED WORLD. The conversation includes why parents should avoid forcing specialized skills upon their kids at a young age, the importance of the Flynn Effect, why failure is an important part of development, and more.
#26 - Bud Selig on FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME
November 15, 2019 22:05 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBud Selig joins Trey Elling to share details from his book, FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE SURPRISING AND DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL. The conversation includes the value of his friendship with Henry Aaron, learning to put his personal wishes aside for the good of the game, whether he believes Bonds, Clemens, and others should be in Cooperstown, and more.
#25 - Scott Pelley on TRUTH WORTH TELLING
November 15, 2019 21:35 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBAward-winning journalist Scott Pelley joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss details from his book, TRUTH WORTH TELLING: A REPORTER'S SEARCH FOR MEANING IN THE STORIES OF OUR TIME. This includes why he had to tell a lie to get into the business of truth-telling as a teenager in Lubbock, what the sport of buzkashi is and how it represents the people of Afghanistan, whether there is a solution to the broken two-party system that has failed the US, advice to young journalists, and more.
#24 - Adam Savage on EVERY TOOL'S A HAMMER
November 15, 2019 21:20 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBFormer MYTHBUSTERS host Adam Savage joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss his life story and crucial elements to successfully creating for a living, as told in his book, EVERY TOOL'S A HAMMER: LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT.
#23 - John Urschel on MIND AND MATTER
November 15, 2019 21:10 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBFormer Baltimore Ravens' offensive lineman John Urschel joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to talk about his life as someone who loves math and was good enough at football to play in the NFL. John tells his full story in the book, MIND AND MATTER: A LIFE IN MATH AND FOOTBALL.
#22 - David Cone & Jack Curry on FULL COUNT
November 15, 2019 20:57 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDavid Cone & Jack Curry join Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss their new book about David's life in baseball and pitching philosophies as a student of the game, FULL COUNT: THE EDUCATION OF THE PITCHER. The conversation includes what allows David and Jack work so well with one another, why they started the book with Cone's perfect game in 1999, imparting knowledge learned from Greg Maddux, whether computers should call balls and strikes in today's game, and more.
#21 - Rick Reilly on COMMANDER IN CHEAT
November 14, 2019 19:54 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHall-of-fame sportswriter Rick Reilly joins Trey Elling to discuss COMMANDER IN CHEAT: HOW GOLF EXPLAINS TRUMP. The conversation includes why golf is such an accurate gauge of a person's character, examples of Donald Trump's dishonesty as a player and golf course owner, how an occurrence at one of his course inspired a CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM storyline, and more.
#20 - Gianni Russo on HOLLYWOOD GODFATHER
November 13, 2019 23:32 - 35 minutes - 33 MBGianni Russo joins Trey Elling to share his life story, as told in the book, HOLLYWOOD GODFATHER: MY LIFE IN THE MOVIES AND THE MOB. That life includes: working for the Italian mafia, playing Carlo in the Godfather, hooking up with Marilyn Monroe, being face-to-face with an angry Pablo Escobar, punching out one of Siegfried and Roy's tigers, and more.
#19 - Laird Hamilton on LIFERIDER
November 13, 2019 23:19 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBLaird Hamilton joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to talk about his book, LIFERIDER: HEART, BODY, SOUL, AND LIFE BEYOND THE OCEAN. The conversation includes why fear is a healthy emotion in the grand scheme of things, what makes the heart our 'second brain', how a guy like BK can get into fitness, and more.
#18 - Howard Schultz on FROM THE GROUND UP
November 13, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to talk about his new book, FROM THE GROUND UP: A JOURNEY TO REIMAGINE THE PROMISE OF AMERICA. The conversation includes lessons learned and fond memories from his time owning the Seattle Supersonics, why he's considering running for president as an independent, and more.
#17 - Tony Dungy on SOUL OF A TEAM
November 13, 2019 22:26 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHall of Fame coach Tony Dungy joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to talk about his book, SOUL OF A TEAM: A MODERN-DAY FABLE FOR WINNING TEAMWORK. The conversation includes: the four tenets of 'SOUL', one of his favorite Chuck Knoll quotes, the most important quality for effective communication, and more.
#16 - Curtis Joseph on CUJO
November 13, 2019 22:10 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBLongtime NHL goalie Curtis Joseph joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss his new book, CUJO: THE UNTOLD STORY OF MY LIFE ON AND OFF THE ICE. The conversation includes how the unique circumstances of his childhood home helped him long-term, some of his favorite memories from playing for 19 years in the NHL, what it would mean to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, and more.
#15 - John Feinstein on QUARTERBACK
November 13, 2019 21:47 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBJournalist and New York Times best-selling author John Feinstein joins Trey Elling to discuss, QUARTERBACK: INSIDE THE MOST IMPORTANT POSITION IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. The conversation includes: his goal in writing the book, why he chose to follow the 2017 seasons of Alex Smith, Joe Flacco, Andrew Luck, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Doug Williams; why it's so difficult to predict whether a good college QB can replicate the success in the NFL, and more.
#14 - Bruce Arena on WHAT'S WRONG WITH US?
November 13, 2019 21:04 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBFormer US Soccer coach Bruce Arena joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss his new book, WHAT'S WRONG WITH US?. The conversation includes how he came up in the sport, where US Soccer went awry in failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, why he's rooting for Mexico, whether Austin is worthy of an MLS team, and more.
#13 - Anthony Cumia on PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED
November 13, 2019 20:45 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBLegendary radio broadcaster Anthony Cumia joins Trey Elling to share details from his book, PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED: THE RISE, FALL...AND RISE AGAIN OF RADIO'S MOST NOTORIOUS SHOCK JOCK. The conversation includes how he was bullied by Boomer Esiason when both were in elementary school, pushing the envelope during his time on the Opie and Anthony Show, whether a "shock jock" can make it on terrestrial radio in this hyper-sensitive climate, what his current program (The Anthony Cumia Show) entai...
#12 - Rick Pitino on PITINO: MY STORY
November 12, 2019 22:15 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBFormer college and pro basketball coach Rick Pitino joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss details from his new book, PITINO: MY STORY. Not only does Pitino tell some stories from his early days in coaching, but he defends himself in the aftermath of the corruption scandal that engulfed college hoops during the 2018-19 season and cost him his job at Louisville.
#11 - Merril Hoge on BRAINWASHED
November 12, 2019 21:24 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBFormer NFL running back Merril Hoge joins Trey Elling to discuss details from his new book, BRAINWASHED: THE BAD SCIENCE BEHIND CTE AND THE PLOT TO DESTROY FOOTBALL.
#10 - Marcellus Wiley on NEVER SHUT UP
November 12, 2019 20:50 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBFormer NFL all-pro defensive lineman and current Fox Sports analyst Marcellus Wiley joins Trey Elling to share details from his book, NEVER SHUT UP: THE LIFE, OPINIONS, AND UNEXPECTED ADVENTURES OF AN NFL OUTLIER. The conversation includes some blunt advice his grandma shared with him as a kid growing up in south central Los Angeles, his reaction to seeing a bagel for the first time as a freshman at Columbia University in New York, when he realized he could make it in the NFL, "Toradol Tuesd...
#9 - Verne Lundquist on PLAY BY PLAY
November 10, 2019 21:11 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBVerne Lundquist joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to share some of the stories from his life and hall-of-fame career in broadcasting, as told in the new book, PLAY BY PLAY: CALLING THE WILDEST GAME IN SPORTS--FROM SEC FOOTBALL TO COLLEGE BASKETBALL, THE MASTERS, AND MORE.
#8 - Eddie Dominguez on BASEBALL COP
November 08, 2019 22:24 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBTeam-sponsored human trafficking. Scouts stealing signing bonus money from international prospects. Gambling on baseball. Blatant PED distribution and usage. These were among the egregious activities probed by Eddie Dominguez with MLB's Department of Investigations from 2008-2014, much of it ignored or bluntly shut down by top baseball executives, including Rob Manfred. Eddie documented these experiences in the new book, BASEBALL COP: THE DARK SIDE OF AMERICA'S PASTIME. And he joined Trey E...
Eddie Dominguez on BASEBALL COP
November 08, 2019 22:24 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBTeam-sponsored human trafficking. Scouts stealing signing bonus money from international prospects. Gambling on baseball. Blatant PED distribution and usage. These were among the egregious activities probed by Eddie Dominguez with MLB's Department of Investigations from 2008-2014, much of it ignored or bluntly shut down by top baseball executives, including Rob Manfred. Eddie documented these experiences in the new book, BASEBALL COP: THE DARK SIDE OF AMERICA'S PASTIME. And he joined Trey E...
William Shatner on LIVE LONG AND...WHAT I'VE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY
November 08, 2019 21:14 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHollywood icon William Shatner joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss his new book, LIVE LONG AND...WHAT I'VE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY. The conversation includes how he has felt a certain loneliness since childhood, why he soiled himself during opening night on Broadway for his one-man show, what people can expect from his upcoming Christmas album, whether STAR TREK's continued popularity ever surprises him, and more.
#7 - William Shatner on LIVE LONG AND...WHAT I'VE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY
November 08, 2019 21:14 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHollywood icon William Shatner joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss his new book, LIVE LONG AND...WHAT I'VE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY. The conversation includes how he has felt a certain loneliness since childhood, why he soiled himself during opening night on Broadway for his one-man show, what people can expect from his upcoming Christmas album, whether STAR TREK's continued popularity ever surprises him, and more.
#6 - Adam Schefter on THE MAN I NEVER MET
November 07, 2019 23:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter takes a break from pro football to discuss his new book with Trey Elling & Brad Kellner. THE MAN I NEVER MET: A MEMOIR chronicles Schefter's life and relationship with his wife, Sharri, who lost her husband Joe Maio in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11th.
Adam Schefter on THE MAN I NEVER MET
November 07, 2019 23:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter takes a break from pro football to discuss his new book with Trey Elling & Brad Kellner. THE MAN I NEVER MET: A MEMOIR chronicles Schefter's life and relationship with his wife, Sharri, who lost her husband Joe Maio in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11th.
Davey Johnson on MY WILD RIDE IN BASEBALL AND BEYOND
November 07, 2019 23:22 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBBatting versus a 60-year-old Satchel Paige. Becoming the final player to collect s hit off of Sandy Koufax. Waiting in the hole when Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth in homers. Having his manager in Japan deride is naked genitals. These are just some of the stories from the new book, DAVE JOHNSON: MY WILD RIDE IN BASEBALL AND BEYOND. The former All Star player and 15-year MLB manager, including as skipper of the '86 Mets, joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss those items and more.
#5 - Davey Johnson on MY WILD RIDE IN BASEBALL AND BEYOND
November 07, 2019 23:22 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBBatting versus a 60-year-old Satchel Paige. Becoming the final player to collect s hit off of Sandy Koufax. Waiting in the hole when Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth in homers. Having his manager in Japan deride is naked genitals. These are just some of the stories from the new book, DAVEY JOHNSON: MY WILD RIDE IN BASEBALL AND BEYOND. The former All Star player and 15-year MLB manager, including as skipper of the '86 Mets, joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to discuss those items and more.
Rashad Jennings on THE 'IF' IN LIFE
November 07, 2019 23:15 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFormer NFL running back Rashad Jennings joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to share his amazing life story, as told thru the new book, THE 'IF' IN LIFE. The conversation includes the unbelievable result of his first action of varsity football, the epiphanous relationship with his dad that eventually went from bad to good, how he won Dancing With The Stars, and more.
#4 - Rashad Jennings on THE 'IF' IN LIFE
November 07, 2019 23:15 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFormer NFL running back Rashad Jennings joins Trey Elling & Brad Kellner to share his amazing life story, as told thru the new book, THE 'IF' IN LIFE. The conversation includes the unbelievable result of his first action of varsity football, the epiphanous relationship with his dad that eventually went from bad to good, how he won Dancing With The Stars, and more.
Keith Hernandez on I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ
November 07, 2019 23:02 - 13 minutes - 8.94 MBFormer NL MVP and two-time World Series champ Keith Hernandez joins Trey Elling and Brad Kellner to talk about his book, I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ. The conversation includes some of his favorite memories on the diamond, how tornadoes and cockfights were part of his minor league experience in Tulsa, what led him into the broadcasting booth, why his brother Gary is such an important figure in his life, and more.
#3 - Keith Hernandez on I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ
November 07, 2019 23:02 - 13 minutes - 8.94 MBFormer NL MVP and two-time World Series champ Keith Hernandez joins Trey Elling and Brad Kellner to talk about his book, I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ. The conversation includes some of his favorite memories on the diamond, how tornadoes and cockfights were part of his minor league experience in Tulsa, what led him into the broadcasting booth, why his brother Gary is such an important figure in his life, and more.
#2 - Armen Keteyian on TIGER WOODS
November 07, 2019 22:59 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAward-winning journalist Armen Keteyian joins Trey Elling and his radio co-host Brad Kellner to discuss his new Tiger Woods biography, also titled TIGER WOODS, co-authored with Jeff Benedict. Keteyian talks about the initial inspiration for tackling the project, challenges they faced when gathering info, Earl Woods' influence on his son, how and why Tiger's attitude toward the game and his peers changed in the last year, and more.
Armen Keteyian on TIGER WOODS
November 07, 2019 22:59 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAward-winning journalist Armen Keteyian joins Trey Elling and his radio co-host Brad Kellner to discuss his new Tiger Woods biography, also titled TIGER WOODS, co-authored with Jeff Benedict. Keteyian talks about the initial inspiration for tackling the project, challenges they faced when gathering info, Earl Woods' influence on his son, how and why Tiger's attitude toward the game and his peers changed in the last year, and more.
#1 - Christine Aschwanden on GOOD TO GO
April 08, 2019 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBChristine Aschwanden is the former lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight and author of the book, GOOD TO GO: WHAT THE ATHLETE IN ALL OF US CAN LEARN FROM THE STRANGE SCIENCE OF RECOVERY. Christie speaks with Trey Elling about whether beer helps marathoners in recovery, myths about hydration, the importance of sleep to recovery, and more!
Christine Aschwanden on GOOD TO GO
April 08, 2019 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBChristine Aschwanden is the former lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight and author of the book, GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery. Christie speaks with Trey Elling about whether beer helps marathoners in recovery, myths about hydration, the importance of sleep to recovery, and more!