jeff pearlman

Author Jeff Pearlman has forged a reputation as one of the best sports biographers on the scene today. Several of his 11 books have landed on the NYT bestsellers list, including stellar tomes on the likes of Brett Favre, Walter Payton and the 1986 Mets. He has also written two bestselling books on the Lakers multiple dynasties, including Showtime, the story of the Magic, Kareem and Pat Riley Lakers teams of the 80s. That one has been turned into one of HBO's most popular series (under the name Winning Time because why would HBO have a high profile series with the name of its top competitor?). Jeff's appeared on this week's episode of the Open Mic: Writers in Their Own Words to talk about his latest book, The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson. I've read most of Jeff's books (sorry, no Barry or Roger for me) and I think this is undoubtedly his best one yet. So get ready to tap into the man, the myth, the legend: Jeff Pearlman. (Thought I was gonna say Bo, didn't you!) The new Open Mic is here! 

My guest is sportswriter, blogger, podcaster, and New York Times best-selling author, Jeff Pearlman. THE Jeff Pearlman. Formerly of Sports Illustrated. Formerly of ESPN. Formerly of Newsweek. Currently of The Athletic. And host of the podcast: Two Writers Slinging Yang. Join us as we nerd out on his new book “Football for a Buck” about pre-president Trump and the insanity that was the United States Football League.