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Pablo Torre Finds OutWilt Chamberlain and the Conspiracy Factory (PTFO Vault)Why do so many people still think the 100-point game is fake news? We crate-dig with author Gary Pomerantz, from a rare-book library... to a basement closet... to a vault in Hershey, Pennsylvania — and end up with a poem from the last Warrior standing.(This episode originally aired February 28, 2025.)• Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for exclusive access, documents and invites:https://pablo.show/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-2550 min
Pablo Torre Finds OutWilt Chamberlain and the Conspiracy Factory: We Unearthed the True Story of the 100-Point GameIt is the greatest individual performance in basketball history: Sixty-three years ago this weekend, a larger-than-life superhero conjured the supernatural. Why do so many people — including a player on the court — now think it was fake news? Our quest for irrefutable proof (and poetry) unpacks boxes that you won't find in the Hall of Fame: The recordings from author Gary Pomerantz, who spoke to 56 people in attendance and on the court. The tapes, which we unearthed from a rare-book library, a basement closet and a vault in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Plus: the last Warrior left standing to check the facts — and sh...
2025-02-2849 min
Pablo Torre Finds OutWilt Chamberlain and the Conspiracy Factory: We Unearthed the True Story of the 100-Point GameIt is the greatest individual performance in basketball history: Sixty-three years ago this weekend, a larger-than-life superhero conjured the supernatural. Why do so many people — including a player on the court — now think it was fake news? Our quest for irrefutable proof (and poetry) unpacks boxes that you won't find in the Hall of Fame: The recordings from author Gary Pomerantz, who spoke to 56 people in attendance and on the court. The tapes, which we unearthed from a rare-book library, a basement closet and a vault in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Plus: the last Warrior left standing to check the facts — and sh...
2025-02-2853 min
Old BloodDead Man's Hand: The Bennetts & 1929 Kansas CityIn 1929, a Kansas City housewife shot and killed her husband after a game of bridge. Twelve male jurors would decide her fate as newspapers across the country printed “post-mortems” of the fatal hand that led to his death.You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code OBLOOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/OBLOOD20Sources:Hill, Kate. “Nelly Gone: KCQ Traces the Ki...
2025-02-171h 01
An Old Timey PodcastNell Donnelly Reed Conquers All (Part 3)In the final episode of this series, we hear how it all shakes out. The trials end. The messy love square between the Donnellys and Reeds implodes. Kansas City Mafia boss Johnny Lazia meets his maker. The Donnelly Garment Company thrives, then dies. Through it all, Nell Donnelly Reed rises to untold prominence, but still manages to keep her secrets.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: “Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public LibraryThe book, “More than Pettic...
2025-02-051h 57
An Old Timey PodcastThe Mafia Rescues Nell Donnelly (Part 2)James A. Reed was in federal court, about to argue his case, when a call came in from Kansas City. Nell Donnelly had been kidnapped. James panicked. To James, Nell was so much more than a celebrated fashion designer. She was his neighbor. She was his secret lover. She was the mother of his child. He’d do anything to save her – including threatening the head of the Kansas City mafia.
Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
“Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the...
2025-01-291h 56
An Old Timey PodcastThe Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly (Part 1)It was 6 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1931. Legendary fashion designer Nell Donnelly was headed home from work. Her chauffeur, George Blair, drove Nell’s lime green Lincoln through the streets of downtown Kansas City. When they arrived at her palatial home, George noticed a vehicle blocking the driveway. Two unfamiliar men stood on either side of it. George slammed on the brakes. In seconds, one of the men charged at him with a gun. Two more men came running. One jumped into the backseat with Nell. The gunman took charge of the vehicle. The other ma...
2025-01-221h 56
Moving Forward With Young Voices2024 Nov 26 Moving Forward with Young VoicesKamala Harris's presidential campaign will be analysed by future generations as an example of what not to do. Alex Rosado explains how Kamala's 'politics of joy' ended in tears.
The clash between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran is not well understood by most Western Leaders. Aaron Pomerantz says that's why those leaders need to abandon cultural imperialism.
Keeping young minds safe from dangerous content online is an admirable desire. However, as David McGarry explains, age-verification laws are dangerous and invasive.
Big changes could be coming for the U.S. Dept. of Education. Gary...
2024-11-2640 min
4 Questions Journalist Spotlight"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Rebecca Grapevine, HealthbeatThis week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Rebecca Grapevine, Atlanta Correspondent for HealthBeat, a new online media outlet focused on Atlanta and Georgia health issues.Important Things to Know About Rebecca:Coolest Thing: She loves being about and about and loves all the events around Atlanta. Before she was a journalist, she got a Ph.D. in legal history (Caveat: She’s not a lawyer!)Favorite Local Restaurant: The General Muir (bagel with smoked salmon or smoked trout)Last Book: “Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn” by Gary PomerantzFavorite Non-Work Hobby: “I think I should try to find one...
2024-09-2520 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg9/6/24 Boxer Gerry CooneyWe open with an interview with boxer Gerry Cooney, who at two different points in his career was the #1 heavyweight boxing contender - and renowned as one of the hardest hitters of his generation. His memoir about his life and career is titled "Gentleman Gerry." After that is a 2010 interview with Gary M. Pomerantz, author of "Wilt, 1962- The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era." It tells the story of the legendary night when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game.
2024-09-0647 min
The Gary Rivers Show2024 Presidential DebateJordan talks with Aaron Pomerantz, Associate Director, Global Segment Marketing, at Oxford Nanopore Technologies about upcoming Presidential Debate.
2024-06-2712 min
The Gary Rivers Show2024 Presidential DebateJordan talks with Aaron Pomerantz, Associate Director, Global Segment Marketing, at Oxford Nanopore Technologies about upcoming Presidential Debate.
2024-06-2712 min
The Playground ProjectAfter a year of sharing other people's pivots, this time I am sharing my own on the playground. Please join me as I am sick and solo on today's episode - sorry for my voice!Show Notes:Tonya Pomerantz (she/her/hers) | LinkedInhttps://www.tydac.ch/en/about-tydac/ (It's been a long time, but I still remember some of those folks!)https://www.gilmoreglobal.com/https://www.spicers.ca/ (the paper company which used to be Graphic Resources where I met Gary, my husband - yes, we are the original Jim and Pam from the Office :) )https://ewc-rdc.ca/ (where I met Marg)https://www.cve.ca/ (where I met Sue and Carol Ann, and the lady we bought our house fr...
2024-03-1431 min
2024-01-1151 minThe Playground ProjectStarting the new year with my own pivot, talking about relationships with the ultimate mystery guest, Gary Pomerantz.Thank you so much Gary for coming on to the playground and hanging out with me today. I know today’s episode was definitely different, but it kind of encapsulates what it means to pivot. At the last minute I had to change direction, and Gary was there for me. He has always supported me – even when I was doing something that did not make a lot of sense to him. But today’s interview was just the ultimate example of that kind of support. And by the way, he still has not listened to any of the ep...
2024-01-1130 min
Audio Articles from The Stanford DailyRooting for the story: QA with Stanford professor and Cal alumnus Gary PomerantzRead the article here: https://stanforddaily.com/2023/11/16/rooting-for-the-story-qa-with-stanford-professor-and-cal-alumnus-gary-pomerantz
2023-11-1600 min
Reasonable DoubtBARD - Whiplash Ensues as Bragg Relents and Allows Pomerantz To TestifyMark and Gary link up Sunday morning for their BARD tradition as they discuss the whiplash that everyone is feeling since a late Friday announcement that New York DA Alvin Bragg has withdrawn his lawsuit and will allow Mark Pomerantz to testify before Jim Jordan's committee. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're there.
2023-04-2313 min
Reasonable DoubtBARD - Whiplash Ensues as Bragg Relents and Allows Pomerantz To TestifyMark and Gary link up Sunday morning for their BARD tradition as they discuss the whiplash that everyone is feeling since a late Friday announcement that New York DA Alvin Bragg has withdrawn his lawsuit and will allow Mark Pomerantz to testify before Jim Jordan's committee. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're there.
2023-04-2316 min
Reasonable DoubtBARD - Whiplash Ensues as Bragg Relents and Allows Pomerantz To TestifyMark and Gary link up Sunday morning for their BARD tradition as they discuss the whiplash that everyone is feeling since a late Friday announcement that New York DA Alvin Bragg has withdrawn his lawsuit and will allow Mark Pomerantz to testify before Jim Jordan's committee.
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2023-04-2313 min
Hello Old SportsThe Dark Years: The 1980's SteelersHello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode we debut our new "Dark Years" series, where we discuss the years AFTER some of the great dynasties in sports history. First up: The Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1980's. They won four Super Bowls under Chuck Noll in the 1970's but struggled to replace aging veterans in the decade that followed. For further reading: Their Life's Work: The Brotherhood of the Pittsburgh Steelers by Gary Pomerantz. ...
2023-03-311h 44
Sports History This WeekWilt Chamberlain Breaks BasketballMarch 2, 1962. Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA’s biggest star, makes the long drive out to Hershey, PA. There’s no pro basketball team in Hershey, but tonight, the town made famous for its chocolate is hosting a matchup between the Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks. Chamberlain is Philly’s biggest star and he’s having a great season, but he partied hard the night before. Which makes what happens next all the more incredible.Today, Wilt Chamberlain leads the Warriors against the Knicks in one of the most unforgettable individual performances in the history of team spo...
2023-03-0131 min
Enter wonderful Audiobook: enjoy curated picks on a long drive.Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn - Gary M. PomerantzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/215751 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn
Author: Gary M. Pomerantz
Narrator: Kevin R. Free
Format: mp3
Length: 25 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 12-20-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: State & Local
Publisher's Summary:
The Intersection of Peachtree Street, historically the residential and commercial street of Atlanta’s white elite, and Sweet Auburn Avenue, the spiritual main street of Atlanta’s community, mirrors the often separate but mutually dependent worlds of whites and blacks in this Southern city. In Where Peac...
2022-12-201h 39
WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk with Elaine Lou Cartas22. Creating a Better Relationship with Money with Katherine PomerantzMoney. How does that word make you feel?It can be stress-inducing, especially when we’re dealing with inflation, a rise in the housing market, and a recession.We’re joined in this episode by my CFO, Katherine Pomerantz. I’m getting vulnerable about my own relationship with money and how it’s changed, and Katherine is teaching us about better money routines and mindsets. She’s also sharing the LET acronym that you can use to work on your own money mindset.Katherine Pomerantz, an actress turned accountant, has capitalized on her artistic b...
2022-06-301h 01
PAS PlusTailgate Talk 03/12/22Best of Tailgate Talk; guests--Bob Kendrick (president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum), Darrel Chaney (former Cincinnati and Atlanta shortstop), Betsy Harris (former Alabama guard and current Florida Southern women's basketball coach), Gary Pomerantz (author of "The Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, the Celtics and What Matters in the End"), Akasha Kasper (UAH women's lacrosse coach)
2022-03-122h 00
The Crossover NBA ShowNets Weirdness & Wilt’s Greatness w/ Sarah KustokOn the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes YES Network’s Sarah Kustok to discuss the ever-evolving and unpredictable Nets: contender or failed experiment? Later, author Gary Pomerantz joins Beck and Kustok to discuss the 60th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game, which was featured in a recent episode of the NBA Flashback pod.
2022-03-1153 min
Laurence Holmes ShowGary M. Pomerantz reflects on Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game (Hour 2)In the final hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by award-winning author Gary M. Pomerantz to discuss NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game and to share stories about him. Pomerantz is the author of "Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era."
2022-03-1036 min
All Ball with Doug GottliebWilt's 100 Point Game Inside Story with Chamberlain Biographer Gary PomerantzDoug sits down with Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era author Gary Pomerantz to discuss his inside look into the greatest individual performance in NBA history on the 60th anniversary, how he painstakingly reconstructed the largely unknown events of the night by tracking down fans and players to uncover little know details, and separates fact from the myth that Wilt's 100 has become.Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener...
2022-03-0333 min
Over and Back: Stories About NBA HistoryThe night of 100 points — 60 years ago today60 years today, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game.
To celebrate this one-of-a-kind anniversary, Jason and Rich are joined by Gary Pomerantz—author of Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era (https://amzn.to/3KacqQs)—to discuss Chamberlain's record-breaking night.
Topics included the added mythology of the game not being televised, what happened to the game ball, how Wilt and his teammates celebrated the accomplishment, Wilt's larger than life personality and play, what surprises newer fans when they first find out about this game, Chamberlain's influence on today's game and s...
2022-03-0248 min
2022-03-0107 min
NBA FlashbackWilt Chamberlain's 100-point gameHosted by Sarah Kustok, NBA Flashback is the podcast that takes you back to the best moments in NBA history through exclusive archival audio from the NBA vault, along with new interviews with the players and coaches who were in the building.In this special episode of NBA Flashback we go back to March 2nd, 1962 and relive the night Wilt Chamberlain scored an unthinkable 100 points in a win over the New York Knicks in Hershey, PA. We talk with the guy who literally wrote the book on Wilt, Gary Pomerantz, Stanford lecturer, and the author of "Wilt...
2022-02-2845 min
Ways to Means10. Rent vs OwnThis week, we continue talking about home ownership and compare the financial impact of renting vs owning a home. We talk through common costs and benefits to home ownership, the average US homebuyer and home purchase, how local markets should affect your decision, and how policy and structural forces influence who benefits most.
Sources:
“Is Buying a Home a Good Investment?” Nick Holeman, CFP
“Millenials Should Be Happy They are Stuck Renting,” Gary Shilling (paywall)
“Where to Buy: Price-to-Rent Ratio in 84 U.S. Cities,” Nice Wallace
“OK Boomer: Renting is Better than Owning,” A Lawyer and Her Money: Finan...
2022-02-0242 min
Road To Legacy PodcastGary Pomerantz RebirthOn the morning of May 15 2021 our friend and supporter Gary Pomerantz collapsed in his hotel room after he went into cardiac arrest, Gary died. Fortunately, Gary came back to life. A successful businessman and philanthropist speak on his coming back to life, his work as a Jewish man in the BlackPower and Civil Rights Movements. Also, Gary speaks on his love for family, and his road to legacy.
2022-01-201h 42
Rose Library Presents: Atlanta IntersectionsGary M. PomerantzIn this episode, we sit down with author and journalist Gary M. Pomerantz to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication of his book, Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn: A Saga of Race and Family, a landmark history of Atlanta. After he finished the book, Pomerantz donated his research files and interviews to the Rose Library. Join us for an inside look at the making of Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.Gary M. Pomerantz joined The Washington Post as a sports reporter in 1982. He moved to Atlanta and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 1988. Pomerantz is the author of...
2021-11-2544 min
What Are You Reading?Chapter 32: "You Fight Racism with Solidarity" - Gigi Pedraza
Gigi Pedraza, founder of The Latino Community Fund, is a brilliant thinker, leader, and reader. In this lively conversation, she talks with us about the ideas and stories that shape her work engaging and mobilizing Georgia's Latino community.https://lcfgeorgia.org/https://twitter.com/LCFGeorgiahttps://twitter.com/GigiPedrazaMBOOKS MENTIONED:Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara KingsolverThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonWhere Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn: The Saga of Two Families and the Making of Atlanta by Gary PomerantzThe...
2021-04-1644 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 8 - EpilogueFloyd Hall chats with Beau Allen about his late grandfather, Ivan Allen Jr, and chats with Valerie Jackson about her late husband, Maynard Jackson. Both Allen and Jackson discuss favorite stories, connections to Atlanta, and the responsibility/impact of their respective family legacies. Plus, author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory on writing Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-07-0600 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 7 - Olympic CityFloyd Hall chats with Artist/Engineer Raianna Brown and Atlanta City Councilman Amir Farokhi about the impact of the 1996 Olympics on Atlanta and how we remember that important moment in the current era. Plus, author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory/recitation of Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-06-2900 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 6 - Black City GovernmentFloyd Hall chats with Dr. Calinda Lee of the Atlanta History Center about the rise of Black City Government in Atlanta the 1970s, the symbolism and reality of Maynard Jackson’s mayoral terms, and how that era affects contemporary Atlanta. Later, Tiffany Atwater Lee of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library discusses how the public can access the Maynard Jackson mayoral administration records. Plus, author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory/recitation of Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-06-2200 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 5 - Civil RightsFloyd Hall chats with Doug Shipman (CEO of Woodruff Arts Center/Former CEO of National Center for Civil & Human Rights) about the backstory of the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta in the 1960s, and how the mix of local government and the business community combined to create moments of change. Additionally, Dr. Todd Michney of Georgia Tech discusses the Ivan Allen Jr. Digital Archive and how the public can connect to its materials. Plus, author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory on writing Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-06-1500 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 4 - Segregated CityFloyd Hall chats with Edith Kelman about Atlanta as a segregated city and how the city responded to matters of race and community. Additionally, Alexis Scott discusses the origins of the Atlanta Daily World newspaper, life in segregated Atlanta, and the importance of Auburn Avenue in the era just before the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Plus, author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory on writing Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-05-3000 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 3 - New South CapitalFloyd Hall chats with actor/artist Danielle Deadwyler about the concept of Atlanta as a New South Capital and how that notion is reflected in how the city evolves over time. Marcy Breffle of Historic Oakland Foundation sheds some light on how Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind are remembered and interpreted for new audiences at Oakland Cemetery. Plus, author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory on writing Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn. For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-05-2300 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 2 - The Patriarchs ArriveFloyd Hall chats with Alex Acosta, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Soul Food Cypher, to discuss the power of words and the legacy of speech to influence Atlanta culture, from Henry Grady to Hip-Hop. Plus, author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory on writing Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-05-1600 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastPart 1 - Old SouthFloyd Hall visits with Marcy Breffle of Historic Oakland Foundation to connect with the legacies of the Old South and the final resting places of Mayors Ivan Allen Jr. & Maynard Jackson at Oakland Cemetery. Plus Gordon Jones of the Atlanta History Center shines some light on Atlanta as a strategic hub during the Civil War, and author Gary M. Pomerantz shares some backstory on writing Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.For more information, visit https://www.atllegacymakers.com/
2020-05-0900 min
The Atlanta Legacy Makers PodcastWelcome to Atlanta Legacy MakersThis podcast is a companion to the city-wide reading of the 1996 Gary Pomerantz book, Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn: A Saga of Race and Family, which chronicles the lives of these mayors and their families in Atlanta. In the upcoming episodes we'll be reading along with the book and thinking through some big-picture questions that help us better understand Mayors Ivan Allen, Jr. and Maynard Jackson and Atlanta as we know it today.
2020-05-0100 min
Prison City Murders PodcastPrison City Murders – Case 19 Part 2 – Bridge Too FarDATELINE: Monday, September 30th, 1929. Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri.
Police statement of Mrs. Mayme Hofman:
Before I knew what was happening I heard the shot … and I jumped out the door and ran upstairs. While I was running up the stairs I heard a second shot. Mr. Bill Reed lives down the stairs from us and I knocked on his door and the Reeds were entertaining guests. Mr. Reed opened the door, and then he went downstairs with me. When we got into the Bennetts’ apartment, Mr. Bennett was lying on the floor and Mrs. Bennett was in the livi...
2019-11-2700 minPrison City Murders PodcastPrison City Murders – Case 19 – Part 1 – Bridge Too FarDATELINE: Monday, September 30th, 1929. Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri.
Police statement of Mrs. Mayme Hofman:
Before I knew what was happening I heard the shot … and I jumped out the door and ran upstairs. While I was running up the stairs I heard a second shot. Mr. Bill Reed lives down the stairs from us and I knocked on his door and the Reeds were entertaining guests. Mr. Reed opened the door, and then he went downstairs with me. When we got into the Bennetts’ apartment, Mr. Bennett was lying on the floor and Mrs. Bennett was in the livi...
2019-11-2600 min
NBA Hang TimeHarden Scores 61 + Celtics Deep DiveSekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down James Harden's dominant performance against the Knicks. Then they dig into the Celtics -- past and present -- with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe and author Gary Pomerantz, who has a new book on the relationship between Bob Cousy and Bill Russell. All of that, plus some mid-range shooter trivia, trade deadline rumblings and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-01-2457 min
Pros & ProseGary Pomerantz on Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, and his new book, the Last PassIn the latest episode of Pros and Prose, Micah is joined by Gary Pomerantz who is here to discuss his new book, the Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, the Celtics, and What Matters in the End. Together, they talk about what made the Celtics so special, what Cousy regrets about that time, and what Civil War novel Gary keeps coming back to.
2018-11-0857 min
1070 NBC Sports Radio - The Larry T ShowLT Show October 31st 2018Gary M Pomerantz calls in to talk about his new book "The Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, The Celtics & What Matters In The End"
2018-10-3156 min
Garden Report | Celtics Postgame Show from TD GardenGary Pomerantz: A behind the scenes look at the making of "The Last Pass"Author of "The Last Pass", Gary Pomerantz gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of his tremendous new book. Gary tells Chris and Nick about his interactions with Bob Cousy, what "The Last Pass" is truly about, and some looks into the man Cousy is today. Pomerantz also shares his experience listening to Cousy address the 2018-19 Boston Celtics. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, October 25, 2018. The Banners Broadcast is powered by Draft Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-10-2526 min
Get Your Favorite Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsThe Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, the Celtics, and What Matters in the End by Gary M. PomerantzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/343866 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, the Celtics, and What Matters in the End Author: Gary M. Pomerantz Narrator: Gary M. Pomerantz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 15 minutes Release date: October 23, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestseller Out of the greatest dynasty in American professional sports history, a Boston Celtics team led by Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, comes an intimate story of race, mortality, and regret About to turn ninety, Bob Cousy, the Hall...
2018-10-2305 min
Celtics TalkBob Cousy discusses relationship with Bill Russell, stories from his playing days, and thoughts on the Celtics1:00 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg discuss how the Celtics have started off the season and why Kyrie Irving has struggle shooting in the first few games.9:03 - Who will be the Celtics top scorer this season? Jayson Tatum or Kyrie Irving?14:08 - Bob Cousy and author Gary Pomerantz join the podcast to discuss their new book, The Last Pass, which recounts Cousy's relationship with Bill Russell.15:10 - Cousy's thoughts on Kyrie Irving returning from injury, Jayson Tatum's early rise to being a superstar, and the job Brad Stevens has...
2018-10-2341 min
This Is the AuthorS3 E137: Gary Pomerantz, George Packer, and Steven JohnsonIn this episode, meet journalist Gary Pomerantz, writer George Packer, and popular science writer Steven Johnson. Using the lens of sports, culture, technological innovation, and family, these authors explain why journeying to the past is necessary in order to see the present in a new light. And, find out which Hollywood legend is one author’s dream narrator.
The Last Pass by Gary Pomerantz: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/553223/the-last-pass/
Blood of the Liberals by George Packer: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/580451/blood-of-the-liberals/
How We Got to Now by Steven Johnson: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/538407/how-we-got-to-now/
2018-10-2215 min
Let's Go To Court!The Kidnapping of America’s Best Businesswoman & the Murder of Lisa TechelHate ads? The entire LGTC catalog is available ad-free on Patreon!
By the early 1930’s, Nell Donnelly had it all. Women everywhere loved Nell Donnelly’s stylish, well-made, and inexpensive dresses. But she didn’t just make great dresses. She made a great work environment, too. Unlike a lot of factory owners at the time, Nell paid well. She offered her employees medical care and a pension plan. She even paid for them to go to school. Nell’s hard work paid off. Fortune Magazine called her possibly the most successful businesswoman in America. She was rich, stylish and clas...
2018-08-081h 44
Let's Go To Court!The Strange Life of Michael Marin and Game Night Gone WrongHate ads? The entire LGTC catalog is available ad-free on Patreon!
Brandi starts us off with the strange story of millionaire adventurer Michael Marin. Marin likened himself to the dapper man in the Dos Equis commercials — the Most Interesting Man in the World. As obnoxious as that sounds, he wasn’t wrong. Marin lived most of his life on top of the world, which made it all the more shocking when he fell.
Then Kristin treats us to another old timey Kansas City case. This story starts innocently enough. John and Myrtle Bennett invited their friends Charl...
2018-08-011h 09
Start A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Their Life's Work by Gary M. PomerantzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63232to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Their Life's Work
Author: Gary M. Pomerantz
Narrator: Paul Boehmer
Format: mp3
Length: 16 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 04-30-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 85 ratings
Genres: Sports History
Publisher's Summary:
2017-04-304h 58
Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Best-Selling.Wilt, 1962 by Gary M. PomerantzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63617to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wilt, 1962
Author: Gary M. Pomerantz
Narrator: Roscoe Orman
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
Release date: 04-29-05
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings
Genres: Sports History
Publisher's Summary:
On the night of March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, Wilt Chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the Big Dipper, scored 100 points in a game against the New York Knickerbockers. As historic and revolutionary as the achievement was, it remains shrouded in myth. The game was not televised; no New York sportswriters showed...
2005-04-296h 18
Power-Up With Into A Immersive Full Audiobook Between Meetings.Wilt, 1962 by Gary M. PomerantzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63480to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wilt, 1962
Author: Gary M. Pomerantz
Narrator: Stephen Hoye
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 04-27-05
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 30 ratings
Genres: Sports History
Publisher's Summary:
2005-04-2710h 16
Access Top-Rated Audiobooks 2025 in Biography & Memoir, SportsWilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era by Gary M. PomerantzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159545 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wilt, 1962: The Night of 100 Points and the Dawn of a New Era Author: Gary M. Pomerantz Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 20 minutes Release date: April 5, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: On the night of March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, Wilt Chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the Big Dipper, scored one hundred points in a game against the New York Knickerbockers. As historic and revolutionary as the achievement was, it remains...
2005-04-0510 min
Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Powerful.Nine Minutes, Twenty Seconds by Gary M. PomerantzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/166173to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Nine Minutes, Twenty Seconds
Author: Gary M. Pomerantz
Narrator: Boyd Gaines
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 02-19-04
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 54 ratings
Genres: Disaster Relief
Publisher's Summary:
2004-02-196h 13