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The r/BillSimmons Podcast#104: ESPN Insider Comes on to Talk Bill Simmons at Grantland and Where Bill Ranks on the ESPN Pyramid, Plus Bill Simmons Current Events — What Was That Termine & Eddie Johnson Pod??Welcome to Episode 104! We bring on Mike (@SpringerProject) from Twitter for a classic r/BS Pod rip. We start off discussing Bill Simmons current events, with Mike actually defending the Termine & Eddie Johnson pod - wait, what?? Then we get into Mike's time at ESPN and discuss the formation of and disintegration of Grantland - this is must listen for any Grantland fans. Next we discuss where Bill ranks in the Pantheon of ESPN personalities, and we each give our all-time ranking for Bill in the ESPN Pyramid. We finish up with some r/BillSimmons discussion before predicting where...2025-02-121h 28The r/BillSimmons Podcast#84: Our Grantland Mount Rushmore & Favorite Forgotten BS Report Guests, The Downfall of Michael Rapaport, Bill's Terrible Fantasy Strategies & The Great Pedof-Isle & Fast & Furious Pods with CarollaWelcome to Episode 84! We bring on a guest from Twitter - who might be the biggest Bill Simmons fan we've had on the show yet - for a rollicking look back at the history of the Bill Simmons Universe. Topics covered include:
— Bill's time at ESPN The Magazine
— Grantland Mount Rushmore
— Looking back at our submissions to Grantland's Fantasy Football Writer contest
— The downfall of Michael Rapaport
— The OG Fast & Furious Rewatchables & movie pitches with Carolla
— Why Bill is such a terrible fantasy football player
— Favorite forgo...2024-08-091h 34
Audiobook TimeBaseball Ballads by Grantland Rice ~ Full AudiobookBaseball Ballads by Grantland Rice audiobook. Immerse yourself in the lyrical world of 'Baseball Ballads' by Grantland Rice, a timeless masterpiece that captures the very essence of America's beloved pastime through the enchanting power of poetry. This audiobook invites you to experience the sights and sounds of the ballpark, where each verse resonates with the crack of the bat, the cheers of the crowd, and the spirit of the game that unites generations. Rice's evocative language paints vivid portraits of legendary players and unforgettable moments, celebrating the heroes and heartaches that define the sport. As you listen, let his rhythmic...2024-04-242h 09
Classic Audiobook CollectionBaseball Ballads by Grantland Rice ~ Full AudiobookBaseball Ballads by Grantland Rice audiobook. Grantland Rice, was a sports journalist with several newspapers, although his Sportlights column, in the New York Tribune was what brought him fame, and through it he helped popularize golf in the US, and to help the cause of American Professional Football. This book of poetry, is a tribute to baseball, the sport he played at Vanderbilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-242h 16
Information PleaseApril 17, 1942: Sports Legends and Poetic Rivers with Grantland RiceIn this April 17, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman is joined by regulars John Kieran, Franklin P. Adams, and Oscar Levant, along with special guest Grantland Rice, the legendary sportswriter. Together, they deliver a lively mix of sports trivia, poetry, and humor.The panel tackles everything from iconic sports moments, like Gabby Hartnett’s famous home run, to poetic challenges involving rivers like the Congo and the Chattahoochee. Grantland Rice shares his insights on sports history, including tales of athletes like Gene Sarazen and Matt McGrath. Meanwhile, the group debates fictional events and literary quotes with their characteristic wit and ch...2024-04-1729 min
Information PleaseApril 17, 1942: Sports Legends and Poetic Rivers with Grantland RiceIn this April 17, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman is joined by regulars John Kieran, Franklin P. Adams, and Oscar Levant, along with special guest Grantland Rice, the legendary sportswriter. Together, they deliver a lively mix of sports trivia, poetry, and humor.The panel tackles everything from iconic sports moments, like Gabby Hartnett’s famous home run, to poetic challenges involving rivers like the Congo and the Chattahoochee. Grantland Rice shares his insights on sports history, including tales of athletes like Gene Sarazen and Matt McGrath. Meanwhile, the group debates fictional events and literary quotes with their ch...2024-04-1729 min
GSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 43: The Lady Was A FlopIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. Enjoy this rebroadcast of a...2024-02-2531 minThe r/BillSimmons PodcastEpisode 58: Founder of 'New Grantland' Comes on to Discuss the Evolving Media Landscape, What Made Grantland so Great, The Ringer vs. Grantland, Bill's Writing Evolution & What's New at New GrantlandWelcome to Episode 58! We bring on Bridger, the founder and editor in chief of New Grantland. That's right - a website dedicated to continuing the legacy and spirit of the epic Bill Simmons led ESPN project in the early 2010s.
We start off discussing what we both loved about Grantland, and why it truly was a once in a generation publication and also the last of its kind in the internet era. Also, why hasn't Bill done the same with The Ringer?
We then discuss the evolution of sports media and reference one of Bridger's...2024-01-121h 08
Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio ProgramsThe Grantland Rice Story: Knute RockneAre you ready for some football? Whether you're a Sports fan or not, this episode will be of interest as we take a look at America's most legendary sportswriter Grantland Rice and his friendship with legendary Notre Dama Football Coach Knute Rockne. We also take a look at how he turned one particular Notre Dama backfield into "The Four Horsemen."This is an episode of The Grantland Rice Story. It aired originally in the fall of 1955 into 1956. The series is hosted by Jimmy Powers who reads excerpts from Rice's autobiography, The Tumult and the Shouting. And...2023-08-2815 minThe r/BillSimmons PodcastEpisode 20: Russillo Psychoanalysis From a Fellow UVM Grad, Why The Ringer’s “Content Economy” Pop Culture Coverage Doesn’t Compare to Grantland, and Portnoy vs. Simmons Dueling BanjosWelcome to Episode 20! We bring on Dylan from Twitter (@WhiskeyCokeNoice). He reached out to us wanting to give his take on Russillo, being a fellow University of Vermont grad. We explore a bit of Russillo’s origins and wonder why he chose UVM given his interests.
Next we continue this pod’s coverage of The Ringer vs. Grantland. Is Bill really a good judge of talent? Perhaps not - his “coaching tree” looks a little bare. We also hit on how Grantland’s pop culture coverage felt more meaningful yet also broad, whereas The Ringer see...2023-06-0858 minThe r/BillSimmons PodcastEpisode 15: Bill's Career Through the Years, His Legacy on Sports Gambling and Documentaries, The Ringer vs. Grantland, and Why Bill's Patient Zero for 2023 Sports Discourse — With a Long-Time FanWelcome to Episode 15! We are back with another banger show. We bring on one of the co-hosts of "THE BUM ANKLES: Minnesota Sports/Culture Podcast" who happens to be a long-time Simmons fan. We discuss the Grantland days, Bill's legacy on sports media - including gambling, why he's Patient Zero for hot take culture, how he changed documentaries for good with 30 for 30, why The Ringer has been such a disappointment vs. Grantland, and a lot more. This is must-listen for long-time Simmons fans. Enjoy!2023-05-091h 32GSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 42: Gashouse GangIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-11-1031 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 41: Please Come Home, My LadyIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-11-0731 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 40: Weep No More My LadyIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-11-0331 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 39: Getaway MoneyIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-3131 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 38: RinkfireIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-2731 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 37: Little McGrawIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-2431 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 36: The Biscuit EaterIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-2031 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 35: Ring GunnerIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-1731 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 34: Get Outta The GameIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-1331 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 33: The Amateur SpiritIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-1031 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 32: Anything For A PalIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-0631 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 31: Football BrainsIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-10-0331 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 30: Rackety RaxIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-2931 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 29: Crazy Over Horse MackrelIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-2631 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 28: Making Of A SportsmanIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-2231 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 27: Reading, Writing and RosinIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-1931 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 26: Fore!In 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-1531 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 25: Cock-eyed WonderIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-1231 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 24: My RoomieIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-0831 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 23: Defending ChampionIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-0531 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 22: Little Poison Ivy - Left ChannelIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-09-0119 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 21: Sandlot PhenomIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-2931 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 20: No Gloves For JennieIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-2531 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 19: Caddy's DiaryIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-2231 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 18: Dive Brother, DiveIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-1831 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 17: McGraw Of The GiantsIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-1531 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 16: Mr ConnellyIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-1130 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 15: Road To AthensIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-0831 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 14: HarmonyIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-0431 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 13: Let The Chisel RingIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-08-0131 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 12: Road To AthensIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-2831 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 11: Hurry KaneIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-2531 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 10: Phantom DriveIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-2131 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 9: Old IndispensibleIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-1831 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 8: ComebackIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-1429 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 7: Second WindIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-1130 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 6: HorseshoesIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-0731 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 5: Double For TroubleIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-07-0431 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 4: You Could Look It UpIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-06-3031 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 3: HeroIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-06-2731 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 2: This FootballIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-06-2331 minGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports StoriesGSMC Classics: Grantland Rice – Favorite Sports Stories Episode 1: The Lady Was A FlopIn 1943 the NBC announced that there was to be a new radio series, called The Favorite Sports Stories of Grantland Rice. It was also known as The Sportsmen's Club, and included the most exciting and inspirational stories from the world. Grantland Rice is considered to be one of the best known sports writers of the day, with his expressive writing helping to raise sports players to near demigod status, and he and his writing are among the reasons that the 1920s in the United States is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Sports. GSMC Classics presents some of...2022-06-2031 min
undeclaredA High School Senior’s Perspective, with Grantland RogersGrantland Rogers, a high school senior honors student from Easley, SC preparing to enter higher education, shares his experiences with the marketing materials he has received, the admissions processes he has navigated, and his perspective as a top-performing high school student considering his higher education options. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Grantland has been in honors classes since the 8th grade and in AP classes, placing in the top five of his graduating class What areas of study Grantland hopes to focus on in college, and what he is looking for in th...2020-12-1648 min
The Homeschool Express PodcastGrantland Rice: "It's Not Whether You Win or Lose...."Carli and Criswell talk about the legendary American sportswriter Grantland Rice and his famous verse about integrity and sportsmanship. For many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.2020-12-1605 min
The Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers (76ers) PodcastChuck Klosterman on Ben Simmons and The NBA Bubble, Grantland, Weird Short Stories, UFOs and Covid-19Chuck Klosterman showed up to the podcast with two Miller High Lifes in hand, ready to talk about whatever we wanted. We discussed his weird, cool book of short stories Raised In Captivity which is now out now on paperback, Ben Simmons, the NBA bubble, what Covid-19 would have been like 25 years ago, the legacy of Grantland, Bill Simmons, and comparing UFOs and The Shining. Sign up for Spike's chat with Chuck Klosterman here, and order the book with promo code RTRS for free shipping and a free book here. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez Podca...2020-07-221h 48
Book of Basketball 2.0Kobe Bryant, Jalen Rose, and Bill Simmons Talk Hoops on the Grantland Basketball Hour (Recorded Feb. 2015) | Book of Basketball 2.0
In 2015, Kobe Bryant joined Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose on the Grantland Basketball Hour to discuss the tail end of his NBA career, his partnership with Shaquille O’Neal, the state of basketball in 2015, and his upcoming basketball documentary, ‘Muse.’Watch the video here
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-01-3047 min
Just Not SportsEp. 90: Chuck Klosterman on JuCo Hoops, Grantland and the Best American BandYou may not consider CHUCK KLOSTERMAN a "sportswriter," but the famed cultural critic has produced a ton of intriguing sports writing. His new book "X" (uh, Ten) opens with a story called "Three Man Weave," an amazing tale of the craziest junior college basketball game ever played. We pin down Chuck on the backstory of that piece, the pressure of it kicking off Grantland's launch, his relationship with Bill Simmons, and the best American band ever (natch). Plus, Gareth and Brad talk the "It" movie. Because, we all float down here ...2017-09-2100 min
Grab A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.The Vanished Country by Grantland RicePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/306735to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vanished Country
Author: Grantland Rice
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Length: 0 hours 23 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2017
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 readings of The Vanished Country, Grantland Rice's bittersweet reflection on life. (Summary by Ruth Golding)2017-01-0123 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Literature, PoetryThe Vanished Country by Grantland RicePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/306735to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vanished Country
Author: Grantland Rice
Narrator: LibriVox Volunteers
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 23 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2017
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 readings of The Vanished Country, Grantland Rice's bittersweet reflection on life. (Summary by Ruth Golding)2017-01-0123 min
Channels with Peter KafkaThe Ringer editor Sean Fennessey on ending Grantland, starting againSean Fennessey, the editor in chief of Bill Simmons's new site The Ringer, talks with Recode's Peter Kafka about the decisions that go into launching a media business in 2016. Fennessey reflects on the slow death of Grantland, the site Simmons launched under ESPN in 2011, and what the staff is trying to do differently this time. Among the many challenges facing The Ringer: Balancing fun with legitimacy, figuring out an online video strategy and trying not to sound too drunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2016-06-0934 min
Doing it For BartoloEpisode 10 – Jonah Keri (Grantland, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, Nerdist Sports)Jonah Keri discusses his many new ventures, his start at Baseball Prospectus, his time at Grantland, and much more.
Source2016-02-121h 05
The Official Waiting For Next Year PodcastCleveland Cavs, Fox Sports 1, Grantland and more - WFNY Podcast #457Andrew and Craig are back for the second podcast of the week. This time we're talking about Cavs and sports media.
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The Cavaliers and their problems
Being in LeBron's chill mode before Blatt was fired
Beat reporters and when to report things they've heard
Popovich is the NBA's biggest troll
Fox Sports One cancelling their SportsCenter clone and the awkwardness of t...2016-02-1043 min
Cookies: A Basketball PodcastNBA's Dirtiest Players and Grantland's End: COOKIES 007 with Rembert Browne and Jason ConcepcionOn this episode of COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by writers Rembert Browne (@rembert) and Jason Concepcion (@Netw3rk). Topics of discussion include the final days of Grantland, the epic double-overtime showdown between the Knicks and the Sixers, why Australians top the list of dirtiest players, and the softest Phil Collins song of all time.2016-01-211h 23
The M&M ReportEpisode 72: "Room" and GrantlandDevin Mitchell and I review the claustrophobia-inducing drama Room, which stars Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay as a mother and child held captive in a garden shed for more than five years. This movie freaked them out, but they recommend it. Then they paid tribute to one of their favorite web sites: Grantland, which ESPN abruptly shuttered a couple weeks ago. And finally, Devin explains why he doesn’t want to hear one more word about the 2016 election. (This episode was recorded on Sunday, before Tuesday’s GOP debate.)2015-11-1244 min
Content Inc. - The PodcastEpisode 100: Why Nike Should Buy GrantlandThe recent announcement of ESPN's decision to shut down their site Grantland has caused a bit of a stir in the online world. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares why brands such as Nike or Under Armour should consider purchasing Grantland as part of their content strategy. With millions of dollars being spent annually on ads that interrupt viewers, listeners and readers, what could an already established site with great content targeted to your audience bring in terms of loyal customers and increased revenue? Perhaps it's time to look at already existing content platforms as part...2015-11-1004 min
Talking HeadsThe Demise of Grantland and Wolverine Internet LoveIn their latest show, Bram Weinstein & Marc Sterne lament the sudden end of Grantland, the Green By Packers bullying a beat reporter, and the Mets epic choke-job. Ultimately, we find hope in a love story made for the Big Ten Network: Kate & Brandon, the Michigan message board marriage.
See the video at ESPN: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13999967
Tweet the show at http://twitter.com/talkingheadsbw. Our hosts are http://twitter.com/realbramw & http://twitter.com/marcsterne.—Talking Heads is brought you by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at http://seatgeek.com. Enter code TALKING in...2015-11-0446 min
The Weekly BrewEp. 13: The rise and fall of Grantland; Interview with Nashville singer/songwriter Cami RossAustin Staton and Kevin Cook tease an upcoming country music single by Nashville singer/songwriter Cami Ross (ANOTHER Baylor alum, if you can believe it), and ask her about her career, music and the challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry.
TWB eulogizes Grantland, and bemoans the corporate philosophy that's led to the layoffs at ESPN.. Kevin gets very worked up about the loss of the website (which is totally normal and not weird) and probably kills any chance of an eventual job with ESPN.
The guys also give a shoutout to the listeners who subscribed and left reviews on iTunes...2015-11-0200 min
Grantland Pop CultureGrantland Pop Culture - Aaron SorkinAaron Sorkin joins Grantland's Chris Connelly to discuss the new 'Steve Jobs' film and more.2015-10-2328 min
Hollywood ProspectusHollywood Prospectus - Leftovers & HomelandChris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the season premieres of 'The Leftovers' and 'Homeland.'2015-10-0555 minHollywood ProspectusHollywood Prospectus - Sicario & HomelandChris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss 'Sicario' and the return of 'Homeland' and 'The Leftovers.'2015-09-2849 min
Andy Greenwald.13 Moneyball For Movies (w/ Andy Greenwald)Josh Lynn says his "consumer engagement" algorithm can predict how a movie will do - months before it's even made. A special co-podcast with Grantland's Andy Greenwald.2015-09-1734 min
Stories of The Influencer Economy with Ryan WilliamsEp. 57: Jonah Keri on Grantland, Writing NY Times Best-Sellers and Up Up and AwayJonah Keri came on the podcast in December and he was a fantastic guest. He was so good, that I wanted to re-publish this episode for all the new listeners to the show.
He's a writer at ESPN's Grantland, NY Times best-selling author, and one of the smarter minds around baseball analytics in journalism.
We get into a lot o great topics here. Specifically how he started his journalism career, where he got his first big break as a writer, and how Bill Simmons picked him to write for Grantland. Side note, I interviewed him wh...2015-07-0743 min
Nerv with Ryan WilliamsEp. 57: Jonah Keri on Grantland, Writing NY Times Best-Sellers and Up Up and AwayJonah Keri came on the podcast in December and he was a fantastic guest. He was so good, that I wanted to re-publish this episode for all the new listeners to the show.
He's a writer at ESPN's Grantland, NY Times best-selling author, and one of the smarter minds around baseball analytics in journalism.
We get into a lot o great topics here. Specifically how he started his journalism career, where he got his first big break as a writer, and how Bill Simmons picked him to write for Grantland. Side note, I interviewed him wh...2015-07-0743 min
Do You Like Prince Movies?Do You Like Prince Movies?Grantland Entourologist Mark Lisanti boards the 'Prince Movies' Topless Party Yacht to discuss the least essential movie of the summer. 2015-06-101h 08Do You Like Prince Movies?Do You Like Prince Movies?Alex and Grantland's Dave Schilling discuss the 'Mad Men' finale, 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' and other works of art about patriarchs spinning away from the sun.2015-05-191h 01
The RopesThe RopesESPN.com's Brian Campbell and Grantland's Rafe Bartholomew discuss the Mayweather-Pacquiao press conference, review Thurman-Guerrero, and predict who'll win Saturday's Kovalev-Pascal title fight.2015-03-111h 12The RopesThe Championship RoundsESPN.com's Brian Campbell and Grantland's Rafe Bartholomew discuss Mayweather-Pacquiao, Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions series, and Saturday's Thurman-Guerrero card.2015-03-041h 26
Stories of The Influencer Economy with Ryan WilliamsEp. 30 - Jonah Keri: Writing for Grantland, Publishing NY Times Best-Sellers, Baseball PodcastingJonah Keri is a NY Times best-selling author, sports writer for ESPN's Grantland, and told me some fantastic stories on this week's show. He has been a paid journalist his entire professional life and he details his journey as a writer. Jonah dives into how he started his podcast, writes his best-selling books, and how he wound-up working for Bill Simmons at Grantland.
Great Jonah Keri quotes:
“Somebody is always paying attention to what you’re doing somewhere.”
"One of my favorite quotes is by Branch Rickey: 'Luck is the residue of design.' Meaning...2014-12-0843 min
Nerv with Ryan WilliamsEp. 30 - Jonah Keri: Writing for Grantland, Publishing NY Times Best-Sellers, Baseball PodcastingJonah Keri is a NY Times best-selling author, sports writer for ESPN's Grantland, and told me some fantastic stories on this week's show. He has been a paid journalist his entire professional life and he details his journey as a writer. Jonah dives into how he started his podcast, writes his best-selling books, and how he wound-up working for Bill Simmons at Grantland.
Great Jonah Keri quotes:
“Somebody is always paying attention to what you’re doing somewhere.”
"One of my favorite quotes is by Branch Rickey: 'Luck is the residue of design.' Meaning...2014-12-0843 min
Rembert ExplainsRembert Explains - Wesley MorrisRembert Browne and Grantland's own Wesley Morris spontaneously sit down to talk about their Cosby piece, drama over Thanksgiving, and Barack Obama.2014-12-0447 min
ESPN: The B.S. Report with Bill SimmonsB.S. Report - The Grantland Basketball Hour (Ep. 1)'The Grantland Basketball Hour' originally aired October 23rd, with guest appearances from Jeff Van Gundy, Grantland writer Zach Lowe, Doc Rivers, and Michelle Beadle. 2014-10-3045 min
Girls in HoodiesThe Girls in Hoodies FinaleThe Girls in Hoodies Finale Spectacular. Cry about it.2014-10-291h 11Girls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesMolly and Emily discuss 'Birdman,' Lana Del Rey's Hollywood Forever show, Molly's trip to Fox's 'Utopia,' and, as always, Taylor Swift.2014-10-2246 minGirls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesMolly and Emily discuss the new Taylor Swift single 'Out of the Woods,' Legoland, haunted attractions, and Blake Lively's unflappable love of the antebellum South.2014-10-1648 minGirls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesEmily and Molly are joined by special guest Anne Helen Petersen to discuss 'American Horror Story,' 'Gone Girl,' and Anne's new book 'Scandals of Classic Hollywood.'2014-10-0949 minGirls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesMolly and Emily discuss 'True Detective' casting news, 'Gotham,' and A.O. Scott's 'Death of Adulthood' essay.2014-09-2450 min
Wrestling Informant RadioEpisode 7 - ROMAN REIGNS OUT WITH AN INJURY, NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS PREDICTIONS, DIXIE CARTER/GRANTLAND & MOREThis week on Wrestling Informant Radio: Gary and Chris talk about Roman Reigns’s injury, Night of Champions predictions, Dixie Carter/Grantland & more (43 mins)
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlinginformant/support2014-09-2343 minGirls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesMolly and Emily talk 'MasterChef,' 'Shark Tank,' and 'Utopia,' and take listener mailbag questions about dark rides and heat waves.2014-09-1858 minGirls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesMolly and Emily talk about Fox's 'Utopia' and this week's Apple keynote, then Emily is joined by David Rees to talk about his show 'Going Deep,' fingernails, and Taylor Swift.2014-09-111h 14Girls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesEmily and Molly are joined by writer Leigh Alexander to talk about recent controversies in the gaming journalism world, as well as the celebrity nude photo hacking scandal.2014-09-0457 minGirls in HoodiesGirls in HoodiesMolly and Emily discuss the VMAs and Nicki Minaj's and Beyonce's performances, the renewal of 'Halt and Catch Fire,' and the time Molly ran into Nathan Fielder at a rave.2014-08-2855 min
FilmDrunk FrotcastFrotcast 195: Grantland’s Andrew Sharp, Troll Article Writer ExtraordinaireWhat makes a good troll article? How can you write a fake sports column that sounds believable enough to fool half the people, while being a hilarious parody to the other half? Grantland’s Andrew Sharp, former writer of SB Nation’s “Troll Tuesday,” current writer of Grantland’s #HotSportsTakes, joins us on this week’s Frotcast to explain. We get the skinny on who he’s fooled, who he’s pissed off, and who he’s sleeping with (maybe). Vince, Brendan, and Matt Lieb are in the Frotquarters this week. We also cover Matt’s drop-in set at City Hall to do gent...2014-03-2000 min
Betting Dork with Gill AlexanderBetting Dork: Jonah Keri, Grantland.com and the 2013 Sabermetrics All-Star RotationJonah Keri of Grantland.com drops in for his annual All-Star Break spot with Host Gill Alexander to review his preseason season win totals play while isolating which clubs have been the most surprising thus far. Then, Basewinner checks in for the annual podcast ritual of naming the bizarro 2013 Sabermetrics All-Star rotation with an eye towards cashing in on the quartet moving forward, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (July 16, 2013). 2013-07-1637 min
Shots Fired PodcastWhat If? Ft. Intuition and Grantland's Alex PappademasRapper/podcaster Intuition & Grantland writer Alex Pappademas join MC Nocando & Jeff Weiss to talk about what if scenarios. They talk about what if Biggie were still alive, The D.O.C. never damaged his larynx, Death Row signed Freestyle Fellowship, Ice Cube never left N.W.A, rappers get into performing musicals, Max B never went to jail, Big Pun were still alive, 50 Cent never got shot 9 times, RZA’s basement in Staten Island did not flood, and 2pac were still alive. Plus, Jeff & Nocando take a look at DMX reuniting with his son. Be sure to call and ask us...2013-04-181h 26
Betting Dork with Gill AlexanderBetting Dork: Jonah Keri, Grantland.com on MLB Season Win Totals, Vegas Runner & Dave Essler on The Sweet 16Covering all things baseball for Grantland.com, Jonah Keri drops in on Host Gill Alexander for his annual March podcast appearance and offers up his thinking on what led him to his one and only MLB season win total play in 2013. Then, Pregame pros Vegas Runner and Dave Essler are back for a second straight week, this time to provide their ATS perspective on all eight Sweet 16 games in the NCAA Tournament, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (March 27, 2013).2013-03-271h 01
Betting Dork with Gill AlexanderBetting Dork: Jonah Keri, Grantland.com & MLB Betting Stats w Sabermetrics All-Star RotationGrantland.com writer and podcast host Jonah Keri drops in on Host Gill Alexander at the All-Star Break to track his 2012 MLB spring training divisional picks and team win totals bets, and to discuss whether or not he beleives the Pirates and Nationals are for real. Then, as tradition dictates, Gill and Basewinner review midseason betting stats, including the best and worst money line (home/road splits) and run line clubs in baseball, the most reliable over/under umpires, the best/worst run production/prevention first 5 inning and 1st inning clubs, and the best/worst 1st inning starters (OBPA). Pl...2012-07-1055 min
The 4-Down PodcastEp. 51: Sebastian Pruiti of GrantlandSebastian Pruiti of Grantland joins the 4-Down Podcast just in time for the Spurs to fall in a 3-2 hole in the Western Conference Finals. Pruiti talks about his time with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the D-League this season and why he thinks the Spurs will recover in the West Finals and win the series.
2012-06-0600 min
Betting Dork with Gill AlexanderBetting Dork: Jonah Keri, Staff Writer and Podcast Host, Grantland.com, on 2012 MLB Team TotalsAuthor of "The Extra 2%: How Wall Street Strategies Took a Major League Baseball Team from Worst to First", Jonah Keri of Grantland.com loves all things baseball, and as it turns out, all things baseball betting. To that end, Keri checks in with Host Gill Alexander and riffs about MIT's Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, the wonder of Game 6 of the 2011 World Series, and yes, his best value plays for 2012 MLB team totals. Then, podcast staple Basewinner and Gill trade their top MLB team totals and futures wagers for the season, along with assessing a few MLB player props, as we...2012-03-0745 min
Betting Dork with Gill AlexanderBetting Dork: Reese Waters, Comic, Grantland.com, formerly of "The Daily Line", VersusFormerly on Versus' now-defunct "The Daily Line" and now with his own podcast at Grantland.com, Comic Reese Waters drops in on Host Gill Alexander for a free-flowing exchange on most anything that comes to their minds, most of which comes with a betting bent. Topics include the odds on NFL teams landing Peyton Manning, thoughts on HBO's gambling-focused series "Luck", who is in the wrong in the Darren Rovell (CNBC) v Richard Sandomir (New York Times) Twitter war, the NBA's wacky 2012 Slam Dunk Contest, and the odss in the Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress categories in t...2012-02-2241 min