Two Writers Slinging Yang
Two Writers Slinging Yang
Jeff Pearlman
Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
Dr. Kelli Uitenham: Founder, Brain Talk Foundation and certified brain injury specialist
On Chris Johnson, ALS and what football does to the brain. On whether the NFL should exist. On what people don't understand about their own bodies and health. On leaving journalism for more noble pursuits.
Jun 30
1 hr 1 min
Chris Jones: Author, “Legs Hearts Minds: Loss and Its Remedies”
On writing about your lowest life moments in an effort to help others. On why writing still matters. On the impact of words. On Grant Wahl and the 2026 World Cup.
Jun 23
1 hr 3 min
Josh Adam Meyers: Stand-up comedian
On funny v. not funny; on how addiction impacts performing; on tragedy's role in finding a voice; on the late Jerry Rocha
Jun 16
1 hr 50 min
Paola Boivin: Arizona State journalism professor
On 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.
Jun 9
48 min
Melanie Mannarino: Longtime magazine writer and editor
On 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.
Jun 2
49 min
Marisa Ingemi: Golden State Valkyries beat reporter
On 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.
May 26
52 min
Hunter Biden: Addiction advocate, man who has seen some shit
On 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.
May 19
1 hr 6 min
Jemele Hill: Writer, reporter, podcaster
On 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 ...
May 12
1 hr 7 min
Chelsea Frei: "The Paper" star and deliverer of THE wedding toast of 2026
On 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."
May 5
57 min
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