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The Oscar Project Podcast3.27-Filmmaker Interview with John KellySend us a textIn today's episode, I interview John Kelly, the director of the short film "Retirement Plan," an animated short that follows a man as he dreams about what he will do in his retirement years. The film won the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at SXSW.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the story, the importance being nimble with style when creating over 100 animated shots, and the joy of getting to work with one of Ireland's leading actors of the moment.Books mentioned in this episode include:A...
2025-04-0117 min
The Victory DegreeThe High School Players That Changed the NBA FOREVER: Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James & More | Jonathan AbramsIn this episode of the Victory Degree podcast, Nik Atanackovic interviews Jonathan Abrams, author of 'Boys Among Men', discussing the evolution of high school basketball players transitioning to the NBA. They explore the impact of players like Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant, the challenges faced by young athletes, and the influence of social media on modern players. The conversation delves into the significance of the 1996 NBA draft and the circumstances that shape player development and success. The consequences of draft decisions, the evolution of NBA rules regarding high school players, and the impact of Sonny Vaccaro in linking shoe...
2025-01-251h 08
EdTech ElevatedThe Future of Hiring: Balancing Candidate Expectations and Company NeedsIn this episode of EdTech Elevated, Lisa March, President and Founder of Partner in Publishing, interviews Jonathan Abrams, Managing Director and Senior Search Partner, to discuss current trends and challenges in the EdTech hiring landscape. They explore the post-COVID shift in funding, emphasizing the need for mission-critical solutions for companies to thrive. Jonathan shares insights on effective recruiting strategies, including the importance of storytelling for candidates, process velocity for clients, and cultural alignment in hiring. The conversation highlights the growing due diligence by candidates, the appeal of established companies over startups, and the evolving expectations around work-life balance. Jonathan...
2025-01-1426 min
The Rob Burgess ShowEp. 270 - Jonathan Fowler [LXII]Hello and welcome to The Rob Burgess Show. I am, of course, your host, Rob Burgess.
On this our 270th episode, our returning guest is Jonathan Fowler.
Jonathan is the all-time most frequent guest of The Rob Burgess Show.
You first heard Jonathan Fowler on Episode 2, Episode 10, Episode 20, Episode 21, Episode 29, Episode 30, Episode 31, Episode 32, Episode 34, Episode 35, Episode 43, Episode 48, Episode 51, Episode 56, Episode 64, Episode 74, Episode 83, Episode 92, Episode 102, Episode 103, Episode 104, Episode 105, Episode 106, Episode 107, Episode 108, Episode 109, Episode 111, Episode 114, Episode 115, Episode 116, Episode 119, Episode 126, Episode 127, Episode 133, Episode 137, Episode 140, Episode 146, Episode 147, Episode 149. Episode 153, Episode 156, Episode 158, Episode 160, Episode 162, Episode 164, Episode 167, Episode 168, Episode 169, Episode 172, Episode 173, Episode 174, Episode 179, Episode 180, Episode 181, Episode 185...
2025-01-121h 35
Murderland Chicago: A Deep Dish of Death18: The L&L Tavern Part IIThis is the part 2 of our series on the L&L Tavern, a notorious dive bar that both John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer patronized. What drew them to the L&L Tavern? What made them feel so comfortable there? Who's drinking there today?TW: Kidnapping, sexual assault, torture, murder, cannibalism, anthropophagy, homophobiaResearch sources include:“Jeffrey Dahmer’s Life (and Death) in Prison.” Biography, 16 June 2020, https://www.biography.com/crime/jeffrey-dahmer-life-death-prison.“Jeffrey Dahmer: A Timeline of His Murders, Arrests and Death.”...
2024-11-261h 00
Justice Team PodcastInside "Juror #2" with the Screenwriter Jonathan Abrams Bob welcomes movie writer Jonathan Abrams, who penned the screenplay for 'Juror #2,' a movie out in theaters now directed by Clint Eastwood. Jonathan discusses the inspiration behind the screenplay, his journey from Hollywood nightclubs to scriptwriting, the intricacies of entertainment law, and the accuracy of legal proceedings depicted in films.
2024-11-1928 minMurderland Chicago: A Deep Dish of Death17: The L&L Tavern Part IWelcome to Season 3 of Murderland Chicago: A Deep Dish of Death! Our theme this season is TRIANGLES OF TERROR—we'll explore key Chicago locations that have drawn the attention of more than their fair share of Chicagoland's serial killers. This is the first of a 2 part series on the L&L Tavern.TW: Kidnapping, sexual assault, child abuse, torture, murderResearch sources include:“Jeffrey Dahmer’s Life (and Death) in Prison.” Biography, 16 June 2020, https://www.biography.com/crime/jeffrey-dahmer-life-death-prison.“Jeffrey Dahmer: A Timeline...
2024-11-191h 05
Silicon Curtain402. Illia Ponomarenko - The Battle of Kyiv Ended with an Unscripted Ukrainian Victory over the Invaders.Illia Ponomarenko is a Ukrainian journalist, war reporter and defence
analyst formerly writing for The Kyiv Independent. In January 2023,
given his prominent role in reporting from the conflict, he was
described by Der Spiegel as "likely the best-known Ukrainian after
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy". He has written an account of his
experiences reporting on the war – I Will Show You How It Was: The Story
of Wartime Kyiv (to be released in August 2024).
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In late February 2022, a series of missiles and rocket strikes began
falling upon Ukraine, as the Russian military barreled over the border
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2024-05-0156 min
LOVE YOUR BRANDThe Intersection of Sports and Storytelling with NY Times Bestselling Author | Jonathan AbramsIn this episode, we had special guest Jonathan Abrams, a staff writer at The New York Times and bestselling author of three books, including "The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop." With a career that includes notable positions at Bleacher Report, ESPN's Grantland, and the Los Angeles Times, our guest shared his remarkable journey into journalism and his profound love for sports, and his memorable encounters with legendary athletes. We also explored his latest book and future projects, providing listeners with insights into his remarkable career in journalism and storytelling.
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2024-02-0655 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsUndefeated Heavyweight Jesus Escalera talk about fight with Jonathan Guidry
Undefeated and perfect heavyweight Jesus Escalera (19-0 ,19 KOs) talks about his fight with Jonathan Guidry on November 4, 2023 at Casino Miami and Live on FITE.TV and Donking.com@jesus.escalera.54 @donking_official @playcasinomiami @fitetv #guidryescalera #mikaelianmakabu
2023-11-0205 min
The Oscar Project Podcast1.19 Author Interview with Andrew DeGraffSend us a textIn this author interview, I speak with Andrew DeGraff, a freelance illustrator and artist living and working in Maine. He graduated from Pratt Institute’s Communications Design program and returned to teach there from 2009 to 2014. His gallery work has been shown in cities around the world including New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Calgary, Mexico City, and the Philippines. He published his book Plotted: A Literary Atlas in 2015 and he joins me today to talk about his book, Cinemaps: An Atlas of 35 Great Movies. Listen to hear what exactly a Cinemap is, how...
2023-10-1019 min
Silicon CurtainSilicon Bites - #18 - Putin's Minions: Dead or Alive? Failure in War Makes Russians Dead Men WalkingEdition No18 | 26-09-2023
The status of many of Russia's elite is uncertain (are they alive or
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2023-09-2731 min
The Keith Law ShowJonathan Abrams on The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-HopKeith is joined by Jonathan Abrams to discuss his new book, The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop. Jonathan is an award-winning staff reporter for The New York Times. He is the bestselling author of two previous books, Boys Among Men and All the Pieces Matter.From the publisher: The essential oral history of hip-hop, from its origins on the playgrounds of the Bronx to its reign as the most powerful force in pop culture—from the award-winning journalist behind All the Pieces Matter, the New York Times bestselling oral history of The Wire...
2023-09-0836 min
Johnnys ThoughtsGreat Smoky Mountains Vacation recapVacation podcast including shitty park rangers, Nashville pit stop, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, dope ass salad bars, best waffles in Gatlinburg, car movie museum and Ripleys Believe It or Not, Tuckaleechee Caverns, Meigs Laurel Mingo and Abrams falls, walking the Appalachian Trail, climbing on rocks like a child, and how I need to keep moving forward like a shark.
2023-04-121h 01
Talking With The SourceThe Moon Landing Was Fake?! W/ Award Winning Filmmaker And Writer Bart Sibrel!On this Episode of Talking With The Source, the guys are joined by an amazing guest named Bart Sibrel! He Shares his evidence he uncovered that shows the real truth about the moon landings and also discusses how the CIA wanted him dead!Bart Sibrel is an award winning filmmaker, writer, and investigative journalist, who has been producing television programs, documentaries, music videos, TV commercials, and stage plays for forty years, starting at the age of eighteen, hosting his own television talk show. Sibrel has owned five video production companies, been employed by two of the three major networks...
2023-04-031h 32
Behind The Human with Marc ChampagneHow To Start & Ship Multi-Year Projects with New York Times Staff Writer & Bestselling Author Jonathan AbramsJonathan Abrams is a staff writer at The New York Times and bestselling author of All The Pieces Matter, The Inside Story of The Wire and Boys Among Men. His latest book, The Come Up, An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop, is out now and is one of Amazon’s “Best Books of 2022.” _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listenin...
2023-02-1939 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsJonathan Rodriguez Talks Stoppage win over Ira TerryBantamweight Jonathan Rodriguez discusses his stoppage win over Ira Terry on January 20, 2023 in Bethlehem, PA
#Boxing @jonathan_jr_rodriguez @kings__promotions #Boxing @windcreekeventcenter #Bethlehem #pennsylvania
2023-01-2301 min
The Most Dangerous Thing in AmericaJonathan Abrams - The Come Up Part 3This week I finished "The Come Up: an Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop" by Jonathon Abrams. This is the final part of a three-part podcast. After that we'll be reading another hip-hop book, Justin Tinsley's "It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him."
Some clean up from this podcast: 1) “Let’s Do it Again” stars Sidney Poitier and B*** C***y. Should have known that. 2) Tum Tum is from Dallas not Florida.
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2023-01-2039 minThe Most Dangerous Thing in AmericaJonathan Abrams - The Come Up Part 2This week on the podcast I continued "The Come Up: an Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop" by Jonathon Abrams. This is part two of a three-part podcast. After that we'll be reading another hip-hop book, Justin Tinsley's "It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him." Might do a bonus podcast somewhere in there. Definitely gonna hop on BookTok. Happy New Year!
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2023-01-0534 min
Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managersJonathan Abrams, 8-Bit Capital: Learnings from founding and running Friendster, Defining "Founder Friendly", going from Angel to full-time VCFollow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.We are joined by Jonathan Abrams, Co-Founder and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital. Jonathan previously was an angel investor and entrepreneur founding both Nuzzel and Friendster, the latter of which he helped grow to over 100MM users and where he met his current partner at 8-Bit, Kent Lindstrom. Jonathan also co-founded Founders Den with Zack Bogue of DCVC in 2011, which quickly became one of San Francisco’s earliest and most popular startup work and eve...
2022-12-2142 minThe Most Dangerous Thing in AmericaJonathan Abrams - The Come Up Part 1This week on the podcast I read "The Come Up: an Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop" by Jonathon Abrams. This is part one of a three-part podcast. After that we'll be reading another hip-hop book, Justin Tinsley's "It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him." It's Christmastime in Hollis, Queens and we're serving up hip-hop podcasts!
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2022-12-1630 min
Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan TurnerStorybook Ending (Feat. Jonathan Abrams)Co-hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner, first and foremost, welcome home Brittney Griner. Beyond that, this week’s episode of POINT FORWARD brings home some of the lessons learned on last week’s pod with CJ McCollum, centers around a lengthy and spirited conversation about the best young players in the NBA, and debates the upcoming launch of the AJ x Travis Scott Black Phantom 1s. Finally, Iguodala and Turner welcome guest JONATHAN ABRAMS, a writer at the New York Times, a multiple time best seller, and someone with a lengthy history of covering the NBA and pop culture. Alon...
2022-12-091h 37
Retro Rasslin NetworkThe Jackson Interaction Podcast Episode #7: Author Jonathan PlombonThis week Gene is joined by Jonathan Plombon, author of 'Tortured Ambition' The Story of Herb Abrams and the UWF. They talk about Abrams and the UWF as well as the process of writing the book as Jackson and Bob Anderson prepare to launch a new Herb Abrams' UWF Podcast next week on the CheapHeatTV Podcast Network.
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2022-12-0855 min
The StacksEp. 241 Names on Top of Names on Top of Names with Jonathan AbramsToday Jonathan Abrams joins The Stacks to discuss his third book The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop. In unpacking the massive undertaking, the NYT staff writer and sports reporter addresses what goes into crafting a good oral history, and why he wanted to tell this particular story now. Plus, we get into the best diss tracks and rap beefs of all time.The Stacks Book Club selection for November is Prison by Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms by Maya Schenwar and Victoria Law. We will discuss the book o...
2022-11-1655 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 556: Jonathan Abrams, Author of The Come UpAuthor and journalist Jonathan Abrams returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about his latest book The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop. To learn more about Jonathan Abrams, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author in Episode 267. Audio courtesy of Random House from The Come Up by Jonathan Abrams, read by a full cast. Excerpt read by Dion Graham. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, The Thoughtful Bro, A Mighty Blaze...
2022-11-0833 min
D-Lo & KC on 102.5 KSFMThe Come Up with Jonathan AbramsThe history of hip hop is full of stories from various different regions. Jonathan Abrams managed to capture the most vital pieces of the history hip hop in his new oral history, The Come Up. Jonathan discusses with D-Lo & KC the process of putting together a book like this, the importance of The Chronic, hip hop in regions, and the biggest star to come out of hip hop.
2022-10-2643 min
The Ryen Russillo PodcastNBA Finals Pick and Draymond’s Uncertain Future With Anthony Slater, Plus the Rise of Hip-Hop With Jonathan AbramsRussillo shares some observations from Celtics-76ers and Warriors-Lakers, including his Finals pick (0:35). Then Ryen talks with The Athletic's Anthony Slater about the Warriors' developing young core, Draymond Green, and more (13:02). Next Ryen is joined by author Jonathan Abrams to discuss his new book, 'The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop' (39:16). Finally Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle hand out their Worst Take (1:12:32) before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:21:30).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Anthony Slater and Jonathan AbramsProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
2022-10-191h 47
Blockbaby SANBA Finals Pick and Draymond’s Uncertain Future With Anthony Slater, Plus the Rise of Hip-Hop With Jonathan AbramsRussillo shares some observations from Celtics-76ers and Warriors-Lakers, including his Finals pick (0:35). Then Ryen talks with The Athletic's Anthony Slater about the Warriors' developing young core, Draymond Green, and more (13:02). Next Ryen is joined by author Jonathan Abrams to discuss his new book, 'The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop' (39:16). Finally Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle hand out their Worst Take (1:12:32) before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:21:30). Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Anthony Slater and Jonathan Abrams Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-191h 42
Discover The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Uplifting!The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop by Jonathan AbramsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575051to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop
Author: Jonathan Abrams
Narrator: Reynaldo Piniella, Langston Darby, Torian Brackett, Malik Rashad, Terrence Kidd, Diontae Black, Leon Nixon, JD Jackson, James Fouhey, Adam Lazarre-White, January LaVoy, Kevin R. Free, Dominic Hoffman, Dion Graham
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 10 minutes
Release date: October 18, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
The essential oral history of hip-hop, from its origins on the playgrounds of the Bronx to its reign as the...
2022-10-186h 10
The Jenkins & Jonez PodcastJenkins and Jonez - Jonathan Abrams on Hip Hop HistoryThe guys discuss the big money Warriors and the MLB playoffs before being joined by Jonathan Abrams to discuss his new book, ‘The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop’. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Subscribe to our Patreon for additional content: patreon.com/jenkinsandjonez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-1739 min
Hoop SenseBOMM - The Come Up...with Jonathan AbramsTray, and Big Jerv talk with Jonathan Abrams about his new book The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervaySign up for The Athletic: TheAthletic.com/dingsSupport us on www.patreon.com/countthedingsFind us: www.countthedings.comSocial: @countthedings @bommpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/countthedings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-1432 min
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardJonathan Abrams (on the history of Hip-Hop)Jonathan Abrams (The Come Up) is an author and journalist. Jonathan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he wanted to write an oral history of hip-hop, how he became a sports writer, and who some of his all-time favorite rap artists are. Jonathan and Dax talk about which artists shaped the hip-hop landscape, what the different geographic pockets of the industry are, and how sampling influenced the progression of the genre. Jonathan explains the east vs west coast wars, why masculinity is so prevalent among some artists, and how hip-hop broke out into the mainstream.
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2022-10-061h 44
The Athletic NBA ShowThe Rise of Hip Hop with Jonathan AbramsAuthor, reporter Jonathan Abrams stops in to talk with Marcus and Davis about his new book The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip Hop. https://www.amazon.com/Come-Up-Oral-History-Hip-Hop/dp/1984825135Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-0559 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsWBA Heavyweight champion Trevor Bryan stops tp talks fight with Jonathan GuidryWBA Heavyweight champion Trevor Bryan talks about his January 29th fight with Jonathan Guidry on DonKing.com and Fite.TV
@wbaboxingofficial @trevorbryanjr #Boxing #Undefeated #heavyweight #bryanguidry
2022-01-2512 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsTREVOR BRYAN VS. JONATHAN GUIDRY VIRTUAL MEDIA CALLWBA Heavyweight Champion Trevor Bryan will defend his title against Jonathan Guidry on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the WD Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio. Don King Promotions will present a six-championship fight card. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster or the W.D. Packard Music Hall. The tickets will be priced at $550, $350, $250, $175 and $80. The fight will be televised through Donking.com, DKPBoxing.com or itube247.com beginning at 6 p.m. ET at a cost of $49.99.
@trevorbryanjr @king_guidry @donkingproductionsinc #BryanGuidry @wbaboxingofficial #Boxing
2022-01-191h 08
The Girls in Tech PodcastThe Male Perspective: Female FundingJonathan Abrams is an engineer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is also the Co-Founder and General Partner of 8-Bit Capital—an early-stage investment firm that invests in startups which connect businesses and people in new ways—and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Founders Den, a workspace and community for startups and investors in San Francisco. He has invested in over 50 startups, including AngelList, Slideshare, and Front, and has been a mentor at Techstars and The Founder Institute. Jonathan currently serves at Girls in Tech as a board member dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Jonathan join...
2021-11-2233 min
Transatlantic History RamblingsEpisode 96: The Crazy Cocaine Fueled Life and Death of Herb Abrams and the Infamous UWF With author of the new book Tortured Ambition : The Story of Herb Abrams and the UWF Mr. Jonathan Plombon
INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 28:10
In the 1990's Wrestling was enjoying a new golden age, The WWF/WWE was king and WCW was just gaining momentum, and in a few years they would be competing with the juggernaut of the WWE in the famous "Monday night wars", but before that happened.. there was Herb Abrams and the UWF
Abrams wanted to create an all new wrestling company that would not only compete but defeat the top dog WWF/WWE, signing up big name stars to inflated contracts and hustling for television, Herb Abrams was...
2021-09-291h 35
The Business of the BusinessEpisode 42: Jonathan Plombon, author of Tortured Ambition: The Story of Herb AbramsFor today's episode a part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we interview Jonathan Plombon, author: Tortured Ambition: The Story of Herb Abrams and the UWF. Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin talk with Jon about the book, UWF, what it is all about, its history, Herb Abrams, and talk about the current day product. We also discuss the BIG news of the week including ticket sales, Triller, AEW, NJPW, ROH, GCW, and so much more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-business-of-the-business--4870725/support.
2021-09-141h 03
Back to the Double R: A Twin Peaks RewatchS2, E13: CheckmateLet’s Rock! We're getting that crunchy Lynch/Frost vibe in Season 2, Episode 13: Checkmate! Jennifer analyzes Jean Renault; Colin asks if his we feel betrayed; Jonathan follows up on Denise Bryson; and Damon theorizes why the Civil War rears its ugly head. For the Twist, we flag some pesky glitches! LISTEN: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | BuzzSprout | Spotify | RSS | and more!S2, E13 NOTES:Harley Peyton (episode writer) Todd Holland (episode director) Rick and Morty (2013-present, Adult Swim...
2021-08-271h 14The Girls in Tech PodcastThe Male Perspective: Female FundingJonathan Abrams is an engineer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is also the Co-Founder and General Partner of 8-Bit Capital—an early-stage investment firm that invests in startups which connect businesses and people in new ways—and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Founders Den, a workspace and community for startups and investors in San Francisco. He has invested in over 50 startups, including AngelList, Slideshare, and Front, and has been a mentor at Techstars and The Founder Institute. Jonathan currently serves at Girls in Tech as a board member dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Jonathan join...
2021-07-2633 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsKing's Promotions June 5th Evening show Press Conference (Robinson vs PllanaKing's Promotions press conference in advance of the June 5th evening show with Brandon Robinson taking on Genc Pllana in the main event that will take place at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and live on BXNGTV.com
@kingsboxing_ @2300arena @bxng.tv @the_silverback88 @genc_pllana @jamesnochill23 @jonathan_jr_rodriguez #Boxing #Philadelphia #RobinsonPllana
2021-06-0329 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsJerwin Ancajas Post Fight Media conference after title defense over JonathaIBF Junior Bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas talks to the media following his unanimous decision win over Jonathan Rodriguez to make his 9th defense of his title on April 10, 2021
@jerwinancajas_ @showtimeboxing @premierboxing #AncajasRodriguez @ibfboxingofficial #Boxing #Philippines
2021-04-1111 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsIBF Super Flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas Media ConferenceJerwin Ancajas (32-1-2, 22 KOs) talks to the media about his title defense with Jonathan Rodriguez this Saturday on SHOWTIME
@jerwinancajas_ #Boxing @ibfboxing #AncajasRodriguez #WorldChampion #Philippines
2021-04-0917 min
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsJonathan Rodriguez Media ConferenceJonathan Rodriguez (22-1, 16 KOs) talks about his title opportunity against Jerwin Ancajas for the IBF Super Flyweight world title this Saturday on SHOWTIME. #AncajasRodriguez #Mexico
#AncajasRodriguez @IBFBoxingofficial #SuperFlyweight #Mexico #Boxing @showtimeboxing
2021-04-0914 min
Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams!Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams _January 2, 2021_ Show ID 1726Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams takes listeners from fashionable South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida to Costa Rica and then off to chat with Temple Grandin, memorialized in the HBO film bearing her name in which Claire Danes portrayed Temple Grandin. Other guests include: Jonathan Plutzik, principal partner of The Betsy Hotel in South Beach; Pedro Modero associated with Tulemar Resort and the Sloth Sanctuary on its estate in Costa Rica; and Jorge Chaves, spokesperson for Catamaran Adventures in Costa Rica, a "must experience" attraction for visitors and locals celebrating an occasion!
2021-01-172h 37
In the Context of EmpireEpisode 20: Civility is Overrated! Confronting Warmongers with Medea BenjaminJon and Matt were honored to be joined by Medea Benjamin, long time peace activist and author. Medea is the co founder of the women led peace organization, Code Pink. She has has authored books including, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection. Medea's writing also appears regularly in the outlets, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, CommonDreams, Alternet, and The Hill.Specifically discussed:- Medeas background and motivations for an...
2020-12-031h 03
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsTalking with undefeated bantamweight Jonathan RodriguezInterview Undefeated Bantamweight Jonathan Rodriguez (8-0, 3 KOs). Rodriguez will be taking on fellow undefeated Manuel Flores this Saturday night on ESPN+
@jonathan_jr_Rodriguez @kingsboxing @trboxing #Boxing #RodriguezFlores
2020-09-1016 min
The Social Work PodcastBoth/And or Either/Or: Social Work and PolicingEpisode 127:Today's episode is the audio recording of a Facebook Live discussion that happened on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 called Both/And or Either/Or: Social Work and Policing. My guests were Alan Dettlaff, Laura Abrams, Charles E. Lewis, Jr., and Terry Mizrahi.
You can read a transcript of today's interview at https://www.socialworkpodcast.com. You can connect with other social workers at the Social Work Podcast Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/swpodcast, or follow the Twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/socworkpodcast.
2020-07-191h 00The Social Work PodcastBoth/And or Either/Or: Social Work and PolicingEpisode 127:Today's episode is the audio recording of a Facebook Live discussion that happened on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 called Both/And or Either/Or: Social Work and Policing. My guests were Alan Dettlaff, Laura Abrams, Charles E. Lewis, Jr., and Terry Mizrahi.
You can read a transcript of today's interview at https://www.socialworkpodcast.com. You can connect with other social workers at the Social Work Podcast Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/swpodcast, or follow the Twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/socworkpodcast.
2020-07-191h 00
Mind Over BasketballEp.5 - The Chosen One w/ Jonathan HargettOn this episode, Jamar & Scoop sit down with VA legend and all-time great Jonathan Hargett. Hargett shares with us his journey and rise to the top, while also mentioning the mistakes that brought his career to an abrupt halt. Join the MOB, and find out why many NBA superstars have countless stories and memories, of him and his game!!
2020-06-261h 02
Getting Better with Jonathan Van NessHow Can We Shablam on Voter Suppression? with Stacey AbramsVoting rights activist, author, lawyer, and politician Stacey Abrams joins Jonathan to discuss the history of voting rights in the United States, the current state of voter suppression, and how we can work towards fair voting and a robust civic engagement.
Abrams served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, and as minority leader from 2011 to 2017. In 2018, she became the first Black woman to run as a major-party gubernatorial nominee in the US. She is the founder of Fair Fight, an organization that works to ensure every American has a voice in our legal system, and...
2020-06-2447 min
A Waste of Time with ItstherealQUARANTINE RADIO with Big Wos, Russ Bengtson and Jonathan AbramsToday on Episode 42 of Quarantine Radio we make calls from our Upper West Side apartment to check in on podcaster/writer/news-breaker Big Wos to talk about how he told the world about Drake's latest release, what the reaction is in his household when David Aldridge shows up in the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, the one celebrity that lives in Wos' neighborhood in the Valley, our favorite Bon Appetit personalities, and so much more! We get on the line with acclaimed basketball and sneaker writer Russ Bengtson to catch up on the worst people in the Trump administration...
2020-05-041h 16
A Waste Of Time with ItsTheRealQUARANTINE RADIO with Big Wos, Russ Bengtson and Jonathan AbramsToday on Episode 42 of Quarantine Radio we make calls from our Upper West Side apartment to check in on podcaster/writer/news-breaker Big Wos to talk about how he told the world about Drake's latest release, what the reaction is in his household when David Aldridge shows up in the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, the one celebrity that lives in Wos' neighborhood in the Valley, our favorite Bon Appetit personalities, and so much more! We get on the line with acclaimed basketball and sneaker writer Russ Bengtson to catch up on the worst people in the Trump administration...
2020-05-041h 16
The Coode Street PodcastEpisode 406: On the Ten Minutes With Experience and more [REPOST]This week, returning to our customary format of rambling aimlessly for an hour or so, Jonathan and Gary share observations on what we are learning from our series of Ten Minutes With... podcasts, how the current crisis may or may not be reflected in tomorrow’s SF, the increasing relevance of Kim Stanley Robinson and others who have addressed global issues in the Before Times, the question of whether SF serves more as a mirror or a lamp (to borrow and cheerfully misuse a phrase from M.H. Abrams’s classic study of Romantic literary theory), and. of course, what...
2020-05-031h 00The Coode Street PodcastEpisode 406: On the Ten Minutes With Experience and moreThis week, returning to our customary format of rambling aimlessly for an hour or so, Jonathan and Gary share observations on what we are learning from our series of Ten Minutes With... podcasts, how the current crisis may or may not be reflected in tomorrow’s SF, the increasing relevance of Kim Stanley Robinson and others who have addressed global issues in the Before Times, the question of whether SF serves more as a mirror or a lamp (to borrow and cheerfully misuse a phrase from M.H. Abrams’s classic study of Romantic literary theory), and. of course, what...
2020-05-031h 00
TrueHoopBRING IT IN: Jonathan AbramsToday on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Jonathan Abrams, award-winning journalist who writes for Bleacher Report. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling oral history of The Wire called All the Pieces Matter, as well as a book about high-school basketball players going straight to the NBA, called Boys Among Men. He was previously a staff writer at Grantland, the Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times.They talked about The Wire, the NCAA, what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft, and more. We were also tr...
2020-04-281h 00The Coode Street PodcastEpisode 399: Ten Minutes with Karen Joy FowlerTen minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times.
This time out, Gary talks with PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author Karen Joy Fowler, about the challenges of concentrating in times of stress, but also the value of collective co-operation and respect for scientific evidence and the question of whether the current situation might encourage us to think more broadly about our responsibilities as co-inhabitants of this planet.
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2020-04-2712 min
Utah Jazz Podcast NetworkEpisode 9: Jonathan Abrams sees Donovan Mitchell as a breakout star + #MountainMikeTwo different types of wins for the Jazz this week. Then, Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Abrams joins to discuss his profile on Donovan Mitchell + “Jump Shots over Tony Jones.”A rundown of the episode:1:50 — Reviewing Utah vs. Phoenix2:55 — Jazz beat Clippers without Kawhi3:30 — #MountainMike4:55 — Looking ahead to Kings and Clips8:25 — Jonathan Abrams gives background for his Mitchell story12:30 — The front office’s view of Donovan13:50 — Utah has the nicest “backcourt” in the league14:50 — Teams that could contend18:25 — Discussing his book Boys Among Men
2019-11-0128 min
The Rob Burgess ShowEp. 120 - Jonathan AbramsHello and welcome to The Rob Burgess Show. I am, of course, your host, Rob Burgess. On this, our 120th episode, our guest is Jonathan Abrams.
Jonathan Abrams is an award-winning journalist who writes for Bleacher Report. He is the author of the New York Times-bestselling "Boys Among Men." He was previously a staff writer at Grantland, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times and is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
His new book, “All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire,” was released Feb. 13, and is now also a New York Times best...
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[Array] PodcastJonathan Abrams founder of Nuzzel and Friendster on how to win in a crowded marketA Canadian implant in SV Jonathan Abrams is now a founder of 4 SV startups: Socializr, Friendster, HotLinks and most recently Nuzzel with backing from Marc Andreesen, Naval Ravikant, Homebrew, SoftTech and Lowercase just to name a few. Jonathan has first hand experience on how timing matters for companies, how to differentiate in a crowded market to rise above the competition, and how execution is as important as the initial idea for the company to succeed. Jonathan is also a prolific angel investor counting AngelList, Docker, Front, Instacart, and Slideshare amongst his portfolio. I love my interactions with Jonathan because he is out...
2018-07-3124 min
Black & ReadEpisode 13: Author Spotlight- Jonathan AbramsNew Episode Alert Black and Read is back with our July episode featuring New York Times Best Selling Author Jonathan Abrams. We discuss his new book "All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of the Wire", his experience in journalism, and NBA free agency. It's not one you're going to want to miss! Please leave us a rating and review. We love to hear from our listeners. If you have a suggestion for a book please let us know! Follow Us! Twitter: @BlackandReadPod Facebook: @BlackandReadPod E-mail: BlackandReadPodcast@gmail...
2018-07-1730 min
Pop Culture ConfidentialEpisode 102: Dr Adam Rutherford & Jonathan AbramsOn this week’s episode host Christina Jeurling Birro speaks with geneticist, and host of the BBC Radio show Inside Science, Dr. Adam Rutherford. He has been the science advisor on 'World War Z', 'Ex Machina', and 'Annihilation', one of the most talked about films this Spring.
She is also joined by bestselling author Jonathan Abrams, who wrote “All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of the Wire”, the definitive oral history of David Simons groundbreaking show 'The Wire'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-0637 min
Wharton Business Radio Guest AudioJonathan Abrams on Launch PadJonathan Abrams, Founder and CEO of Nuzzel, joins host Rob Coneybeer on Launch Pad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2018-05-1753 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 267: All the Pieces Matter Author Jonathan AbramsAuthor and journalist Jonathan Abrams talks to guest host Mike Nelson about his new book All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire. Abrams discusses his lifelong love of writing, the memorable interviews he conducted with the cast and crew of “The Wire,” and why the show still has relevance a decade after it went off the air. To learn more about Jonathan Abrams, visit his official website, read his work on Bleacher Report, and follow him on Twitter @Jpdabrams. Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and NovelClass.
2018-03-0527 min
The WatchWakanda Forever! Black Panther’s Big Moment, Plus Jonathan Abrams revisits ‘The Wire’ | The Watch (Ep. 228)
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate and discuss ‘Black Panther,’ including its cultural impact and the film itself (0:00). Later, Grantland alum Jonathan Abrams joins in to discuss the process of writing his his new best-selling book, ‘All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire’ (0:00).You can find more Black Panther coverage from The Ringer here.
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2018-02-1958 min
The Wire StrippedBonus #04: Jonathan Abrams, author of "All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire"**Spoilers for all 5 seasons of The Wire - proceed with caution**Kobi chats with author Jonathan Abrams to chat about the release of his new book - All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire. Jonathan tells how David Simon gave his approval for the project, how he tracked down the cast, and we get a sneak peek of some of the stories revealed in the book.The book is available to buy now in all good bookstores, or you can purchase from Amazon here.We're giving away...
2018-02-1428 min
Tune In To A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Riveting.All the Pieces Matter by Jonathan AbramsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/167512to listen full audiobooks.
Title: All the Pieces Matter
Author: Jonathan Abrams
Narrator: Jonathan Abrams, January LaVoy, Prentice Onayemi, Arthur Bishop
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 02-13-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 567 ratings
Genres: Popular Culture
Publisher's Summary:
2018-02-1312h 40
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceAll the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire® by Jonathan AbramsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325336to listen full audiobooks.
Title: All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire®
Author: Jonathan Abrams
Narrator: Jonathan Abrams, Arthur Bishop, Prentice Onayemi, January LaVoy
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 41 minutes
Release date: February 13, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
The definitive oral history of the iconic and beloved TV show The Wire, as told by the actors, writers, directors, and others involved in its creation. Since its final episode aired in 2008, HBO's acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only become more popular and influential. The issues i...
2018-02-1312h 41
A Few More WordsPosCast: Jonathan AbramsHost Joe Posnanski welcomes in Jonathan Abrams, author of the hot new book, All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire®. The pair draft their favorite characters from the acclaimed HBO show. During this week's "MiniCast," Joe is joined by co-host Michael Schur as the pair discusses Michael's experience at Super Bowl LII, in which the Philadelphia Eagles won their first-ever Super Bowl title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe
2018-02-081h 15
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastAuthor Jonathan Abrams talks "The Wire," Cavaliers, moreAuthor Jonathan Abrams, who has written about the NBA for years, has a new book out, an oral history of the legendary HBO series "The Wire." Abrams joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to discuss how the book came about, what he learned about the show writing it, and the show's cultural impact now, many years after it shut down. The two also get into what is going on in Cleveland with LeBron James — Abrams previous book was about the "preps to pros" generation of the NBA — as well as whether the NBA should bring back high school players in t...
2018-02-0636 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuGE Ep 187 [2017]: Jonathan Abrams Reveals Key Lessons Learned While Building Nuzzel (NYT Best App of 2016) and Friendster to 100M UsersHey everyone, in today’s episode I share the mic with Jonathan Abrams, founder and CEO of Nuzzel, which allows you to discover top news from friends and influencers. Jonathan was also previously the founder of Friendster, which was a forerunner to Facebook and had over 100 million members. Listen as Jonathan explains why you don’t need a social media account to engage with thought influencers and famous people, how word-of-mouth advertising and getting investors is easy when you've got something of value, what lessons he learned from founding Friendster, and how easy Nuzzel makes it to curate a...
2018-02-0326 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuGE Ep 187 [2017]: Jonathan Abrams Reveals Key Lessons Learned While Building Nuzzel (NYT Best App of 2016) and Friendster to 100M UsersHey everyone, in today’s episode I share the mic with Jonathan Abrams, founder and CEO of Nuzzel, which allows you to discover top news from friends and influencers. Jonathan was also previously the founder of Friendster, which was a forerunner to Facebook and had over 100 million members. Listen as Jonathan explains why you don’t need a social media account to engage with thought influencers and famous people, how word-of-mouth advertising and getting investors is easy when you've got something of value, what lessons he learned from founding Friendster, and how easy Nuzzel makes it to curate a...
2018-02-0326 min
Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley Podcast#76 Jonathan Abrams Talks Startup Friendster p. 2Jonathan Abrams is CEO of Nuzzel, co-founder of Founders Den, and founder of Socializr. He sits on the board of Girls in Tech, and has invested in over 50 startups. But before all that...he founded Friendster. Recently, Gimlet Media's "Startup" podcast covered Friendster. Here Jonathan shares his thoughts on how THAT podcast went.
2017-06-2042 min
Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley Podcast#75 Jonathan Abrams talks Startup FriendsterJonathan Abrams is a busy guy. He has two kids. He co-founded The Founders Den, an entrepreneurial center in San Francisco, He founded, built and sold Sociializr. He's invested in nearly 50 startups, many of which have grown enormously, some beyond a billion dollars in valuation. He founded Nuzzel, and is currently its CEO. Nuzzel has become the largest aggregator of business, media and tech news in the world. But before all that, Jonathan founded Friendster and started the social networking industry. Recently the Gimlet podcast "Startup" did two episodes about Friendster. In THIS podcast, Jonathan talks about what they...
2017-05-2344 min
The IntersectionEP 007: Don’t Call It a RemakeBronson Green joins Jonathan for this sequel to 'Unnecessary Sequel (E003)' and discusses Hollywood's obsession with endless remakes, reboots and reimaginings of successful films and franchises from our youth.
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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman
GUEST: Bronson Green
SHOW NOTES:
Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story
Star Wars Force Friday II Coming September 1, 2017
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ 2017 CBS TV series: Everything we know so far
Eddie Murphy’s ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ TV pilot rejected by US network CBS
MENTIONS:
The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (Jon Schnep, 2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (JJ Abrams, 2015)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Gareth Edwa...
2017-02-2500 min
Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LPJonathan Abrams, NuzzelJonathan Abrams, founder and CEO of Nuzzel, is a busy man. Jonathan previously founded Friendster and Hotlinks, is an active angel in companies like AngelList and Docker, co-founded Founders Den in San Francisco, and is an LP in some great VC funds. We discuss Jonathan’s move to Silicon Valley in the late nineties to work for Netscape as an engineer, starting his first companies, and discovering the layer of capital and people behind the venture community.
2017-01-0442 min
The Sports-CastersSeason 6 Episode 11- Jonathan Abrams, Anthony DayOn the eleventh episode of the sixth season of The Sports-Casters hosts Steve Bennett and Don Russ welcome Jonathan Abrams (ESPN, Author) and Anthony Day (Yale Graduate, National Champion). Starting the show with 3Things, Steve and Don talk about the epic ending to the college basketball season, the start of the Major League Baseball season, and look ahead to the NHL and NBA playoffs. The book club says goodbye "Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution" by Jonathan Abrams and focuses on the long awaited book by Jeff Passan, "The Arm." The...
2016-11-111h 30
Ambition Today, Startup Stories with Kevin Siskar#21 Pioneering the Social Media Frontier with Jonathan Abrams, Founder & CEO of NuzzelThe godfather of social media, Jonathan Abrams, joins us on this episode of Ambition Today. He is now the founder & CEO of Nuzzel, a new platform to discover the top news from your friends and influencers. Letting users cut through the muddle of content on social media to emphasize only their most relevant content. Previously, Jonathan has founded several other companies; Socializr, HotLinks, Founder's Den and most notably Friendster. He is also a top-rated mentor at The Founder Institute and has been extensively involved in the Silicon Valley entrepreneurial community for over ten years. After growing up in Canada...
2016-10-2134 min
Internet History Podcast117. Founder of Friendster and Nuzzel, Jonathan AbramsJonathan Abrams was the founder of the first modern social networking site, Friendster. This is essentially the story of the birth of social media… the ideas that inspired the very notion of social networking, the struggles to launch a web startup after the dotcom bubble burst, the challenges of suddenly becoming the hottest startup in the world, and the eventual battles with MySpace and Facebook for social as we know it today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2016-09-181h 04
Internet History Podcast117. Founder of Friendster and Nuzzel, Jonathan AbramsJonathan Abrams was the founder of the first modern social networking site, Friendster. This is essentially the story of the birth of social media… the ideas that inspired the very notion of social networking, the struggles to launch a web startup after the dotcom bubble burst, the challenges of suddenly becoming the hottest startup in the world, and the eventual battles with MySpace and Facebook for social as we know it today.
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2016-09-1800 min
Internet History Podcast117. Founder of Friendster and Nuzzel, Jonathan AbramsJonathan Abrams was the founder of the first modern social networking site, Friendster. This is essentially the story of the birth of social media… the ideas that inspired the very notion of social networking, the struggles to launch a web startup after the dotcom bubble burst, the challenges of suddenly becoming the hottest startup in the world, and the eventual battles with MySpace and Facebook for social as we know it today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-09-181h 04
VB Engage - Mobile, Marketing, & Technology Podcast from VentureBeatJonathan Abrams, Zuck beef, and what the West can learn from WeChatIn this episode, we talk to Jonathan Abrams of Nuzzel about the startup world, mobile engagement, being cross-platform, and how he makes a 100 percent organic acquisition strategy work. We also ask him a leading question about Mark Zuckerberg, which isn't awkward at all (honest). Finally, we discuss Travis' trip to China and dig into why WeChat is dominating and what the US can learn from its meteoric rise.
2016-09-0632 min
Post-game analysis on CJADEpisode 18- Jonathan Abrams, Author of 'Boys Among Men' / Writer at Bleacher ReportTLP 18- Jonathan Abrams, author of NYT best-selling book 'Boys Among Men' and writer at Bleacher Report talks about his new book and the jump from High School to the NBA by stars such as Kobe, KG, LBJ, T-Mac, Jermaine O'Neal and more. He additionally speaks to why the rules have changed, Sonny Vaccaro's influence, a larger NBA Minor League and more.
2016-06-2529 min
Bill Rhoden On Sports (BROSpod)Episode 68: Jonathan AbramsBill and Jamal welcome Jonathan Abrams. Jonathan currently works for Bleacher Report and is a NY Times best-selling author of 'Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution.' We talk about his wonderful book.
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2016-05-1751 min
Makin' A DifferenceAUTHORitative: An Interview With Jonathan AbramsAUTHORitative: An Interview With Jonathan Abrams by Makin' A Difference
2016-05-1034 min
Just Not SportsEp. 24: Pippa Mann Cheers NFL + Jonathan Abrams Talks NBA IconsBritish IndyCar driver PIPPA MANN has embraced American football. Or “Hand Egg,” as she calls it. She breaks down her love of all things Colts, her thoughts on Deflate Gate and her husband’s Clemson fandom. Then (46:20) we go deep with “Boys Among Men” author JONATHAN ABRAMS about the pop cultural impact of the NBA’s prep-to-pro generation.
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2016-04-1400 min
Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley Podcast#51 Jonathan Abrams Part 2 of 2In part 2, Kent Lindstrom continues his talk with Jonathan Abrams -- founder of Friendster, Nuzzel, Founders Den (with a few others), as well as Socializr and Hotlinks. He is on the board of Girls in Tech. In this continued conversation, some of the evils of VC firms are discussed. Also discussed are sexism in Silicon Valley (a serious topic) and TV shows, and Sci Fi books (not a serious topic).
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In the Something Ventured podcast, Silicon Valley insider Kent Lindstrom explores the reality behind the Silicon Valley headlines as he sits down with the peop...
2016-04-0537 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson78 Jonathan Abrams, Delivering Critically-Acclaimed NBA WritingJonathan Abrams is an award-winning journalist who has covered the NBA for ESPN’s Grantland, The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. His first book, Boys Among Men, chronicles the generation of NBA players that jumped directly to the pros from high school and the struggles they faced along the way. Jonathan’s Challenge; Buy Shea Serrano’s book, The Rap Yearbook. Check out Abrams’ book; Boys Among Men
2016-03-3116 min
Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley Podcast#50 Jonathan Abrams talks Silicon ValleyJonathan Abrams founded Friendster -- the first social network, whose patent on social networking is now owned by Facebook. He also founded Hotlinks, Socializr, and Founders Den. He is currently CEO of social news site Nuzzel, which he also founded.
Jonathan has also invested in many seed stage startups, and sits on the board of Girls in Tech.
Jonathan has a unique perspective on Silicon Valley -- and in this podcast, he shares it.
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In the Something Ventured podcast, Silicon Valley insider Kent Lindstrom explores the reality behind the S...
2016-03-2935 min
RealGM Radio114 (Jonathan Abrams)Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Jonathan Abrams (@Jpdabrams) about his new book Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution. The two discuss the path to the pros for stars like Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and how the stories told in the book affect his thinking on the NBA's current age limit. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-03-2146 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastJonathan Abrams talks new book about high school to NBA generationKobe Bryant. Kevin Garnett. LeBron James. They are the most captivating players of the past couple decades in the NBA — and they all went straight from high school to the NBA. But there were a lot of others that had nice careers, and some who flamed out. Jonathan Abrams new book "Boys Among Men" takes a detailed look at the high school to NBA generation, and he joins NBC's Kurt Helin to discuss that trend, what happened to the players, and the future of the one-and-done rule.
2016-03-2133 min
On the NBA BeatOn the NBA Beat Ep. 23a (Book Special): Jonathan Abrams Discusses His Book, “Boys Among Men”The wait is over. Jonathan Abrams’ highly anticipated book ”Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution,” is finally out! In it, he expertly chronicles the impact of the players who came to the NBA directly from high school before the rule was changed after the 2005 draft. Aaron spoke with the author in detail about the book and some of its most fascinating takeaways. To get you in the mood, here are some sexy clips transcribed:Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2016-03-1641 min
The Baseline NBA PodcastEp 166 | ESPN Mike Wallace Discusses Miami Heat | Author Jonathan Abrams Brings Insight to Kevin Garnett Era of NBAThis week ESPN Mike Wallace jumps on to discuss the ascension of the Miami Heat, and how the addition of Joe Johnson, and a hopeful healthy Chris Bosh can reinvigorate the hopes of a championship run. Also Author and former Grantland Writer Jonathan Abrams joins us to discuss his upcoming highly anticipated book Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball RevolutionBig Time Episode ahead. So strap on your 'phones' and get zoned with The Baseline NBA PodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a su...
2016-03-1550 min
Step Inside A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Boys Among Men by Jonathan AbramsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63035to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Boys Among Men
Author: Jonathan Abrams
Narrator: Mirron Willis
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 12-27-15
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 87 ratings
Genres: Sociology of Sports
Publisher's Summary:
2015-12-2711h 53
LongformEpisode 44: Jonathan AbramsAbrams covers the NBA for Grantland.
"Players know that with the stories I do I'm not trying to burn anybody. I'm trying to tell a story for what it's worth and be honest to that person… That's one of my main goals, that you know why this person is [a certain] way when they step on the court. You know why Monta Ellis is going to keep shooting the ball. You know why Zach Randolph is such a gritty player. What these guys have gone through growing up, it materializes in their game."
Show notes:
@Jpdabrams
Abrams's Grantland archive
[3:30] "Loose Ca...
2013-06-0543 min
Purely Academic with Jonathan Lack & Sean ChapmanThe Weekly Stuff #048 - Reviewing Star Trek Into DarknessWe discuss and review J.J. Abrams' " Star Trek Into Darkness," the latest sci-fi blockbuster of 2013. From mysterious villains to new versions of old characters, there is plenty to talk about, and we cover it all.
Read Jonathan Lack’s movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to JAPANIMATION STATION, our podcast about the wide and wonderful world of anime: https://japanimationstation.comRead Jonathan’s book 200 Reviews in Paperback or on Kindle – https://a.co/d/bLx53vKSubscrib...
2013-05-221h 17
Purely Academic with Jonathan Lack & Sean ChapmanThe Weekly Stuff #030 - JJ Abrams, Star Wars, and Nintendo AnnouncementsHosts Jonathan Lack and Sean Chapman tackle two big news topics from the past week. First, we cover the big spate of Nintendo news announced during the company's latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, and next, we dive deep into our thoughts on the news that J.J. Abrams will be directing "Star Wars Episode VII."
Read Jonathan Lack’s movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to JAPANIMATION STATION, our podcast about the wide and wonderful world of anime: https://japanimationstation.comRe...
2013-01-281h 46
NBA Hang TimeJonathan Abrams and Drew PackhamGrantland's Jonathan Abrams joins to discuss his oral history on the Malice at the Palace, and NBA.com's Drew Packham discusses the impact of the NBA's rookie class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2012-02-291h 06