Podcasts about Perry Wallace

Author Andrew Maraniss speaks on the life and experiences of civil rights trailblazer Perry Wallace. Maraniss recounts Wallace's journey as the first basketball player to desegregate the SEC while playing for Vanderbilt University in STRONG INSIDE: PERRY WALLACE AND THE COLLISION OF RACE AND SPORTS IN THE SOUTH.

Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess. He says that if you own property in Shelby County, your taxes could be going up substantially because of rising property values. His office will host public meetings, but he will join me to explain what to expect. We are all aware that there is a major election soon, and there are issues related to gun control that are very important to our city and citizens. City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton joins to talk about the importance of voting and what the passage of gun control referendums could mean for the safety of our city. Finally, there is a lot of pride in our city, especially for our many historic areas. One of those areas will feature a new play coming to the Orpheum Thestre entitled, “We All We Got: A Binghamton Play”. I speak with the writer Ann Perry Wallace and Santyria Johnson from the Orpheum to talk about this exciting project. This and more both on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, WYXR.org, the Tunein app, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess. He says that if you own property in Shelby County, your taxes could be going up substantially because of rising property values. His office will host public meetings, but he will join me to explain what to expect. We are all aware that there is a major election soon, and there are issues related to gun control that are very important to our city and citizens. City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton joins to talk about the importance of voting and what the passage of gun control referendums could mean for the safety of our city. Finally, there is a lot of pride in our city, especially for our many historic areas. One of those areas will feature a new play coming to the Orpheum Thestre entitled, “We All We Got: A Binghamton Play”. I speak with the writer Ann Perry Wallace and Santyria Johnson from the Orpheum to talk about this exciting project. This and more both on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, WYXR.org, the Tunein app, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Notes and Links to Andrew Maraniss' Work      For Episode 256, Pete welcomes Andrew Maraniss, and the two discuss, among other topics, carefree days of baseball card trading, formative writers and social justice activists, seeds for his latest series on inspiring contemporary athletes and their fights for justice, “writing” versus “sportswriting,” Glenn Burke and his singular fight for equality, how Andrew views writing about social issues in ways that young people can understand, and the restorative and challenging power that books hold.      Andrew Maraniss is the New York Times-bestselling author of narrative nonfiction; his first book, Strong Inside, about Perry Wallace, the first African-American basketball player in the SEC, won the 2015 Lillian Smith Book Award. He has recently launched a series of early chapter books for young readers, BEYOND THE GAME: Athletes Change the World, which highlights athletes who have done meaningful work outside of sports to help other people.     Buy Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke   Andrew Maraniss' Website   Buy Andrew's Books   At about 1:30, Andrew talks about his family legacy of writing, and his early writing and reading At about 4:40, Andrew talks about his baseball love and love of other sports At about 5:50, the two discuss spreading baseball love in their families  At about 7:15, Andrew responds to Pete's questions about formative sportswriters and how Andrew sees “sportswriting” versus “writing” At about 10:25, Pete and Andrew lament missed opportunities with valuable sports memorabilia  At about 13:10, The two begin to discuss Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke  and highlight Dusty Baker's key role  At about 14:10, Pete highlights the bold and moving way that Andrew starts th book in 1977, with Glenn struggling on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin  At about 18:30, Pete asks Andrew about the “double life” he writes about with regard to Glenn's minor league and major league careers  At about 21:50, Andrew recounts the story of the purported first high-five and Dusty Baker and Glenn Burke's roles At about 25:50, the two discuss Al Campanis' offer to Glenn and Glenn's last days as a Dodger At about 30:50, Andrew discusses the homophobic reactions that led to the shunning by the A's of Glenn At about 32:45, Pete compares Glenn's behaviors to that of a later career Jackie Robinson and Andrew talks about how Glenn had a tenuous amount of agency At about 34:00, Andrew details Glenn's time with Bay Area softball, and up and downs in his life, and how life in the Castro District in SF turned horrendous  At about 36:00, Andrew cites Dusty Baker as a great interview and a great guy At about 37:05, Andrew responds to Pete's questions about moments of joy in Glenn's painful last years and reflects on Glenn Burke's legacy At about 38:50, Andrew talks about Tommy Lasorda, Jr., and connections to Glenn's story; Pete and Andrew both cite an engrossing article by Peter Richmond At about 41:10, Pete is highly complimentary of Andrew's work and its progressive nature and   At about 42:00, Pete asks Andrew about seeds for his Athletes Change the World series, and Andrew cites book bans and hopes for his Glenn Burke book to be more widely-read; Andrew also details his books and connections to social issues At about 45:20, Andrew riffs on his books on LeBron James and Maya Moore and an upcoming book on Pat Tillman At about 47:00, Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone is discussed, in connection with murdered indigenous women and Andrew's book about her At about 48:10, Pete highlights a philosophy that Andrew uses in his books and his calls to action At about 49:15-LeBron love! Andrew details what he learned about LBJ through his book At about 52:40, Pete compliments the “surrounding infrastructure” of Andrew's work and asks him about difficulty in writing fewer words and for children with serious topics At about 56:30, Andrew details an imminent YA/adult book on the first Special Olympics At about 58:30, Andrew shouts out contact info, places to buy his books, and social media info            You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Deesha Philyaw, Luis Alberto Urrea, Chris Stuck, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writing and writers that have inspired their own work.       This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 257 with Mirin Fader, a senior staff writer for The Ringer. I was honored to talk to her for Episode 76, about her first book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion, which was a New York Times Bestseller. Her newest book Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon is out on this day, October 15, when the episode drops.    Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.  

Notes and Links to Chris Knapp's Work      For Episode 255, Pete welcomes Chris Knapp, and the two discuss, among other topics, a fascination with Elena Ferrante, James Joyce, and other dynamic writers, the interplay between journalism and fiction writing, seeds for his debut novel, the significance of its title, the drawbacks and benefits of writing about such recent times, and salient themes and issues in his novel like colonialism, marital alienation and connection, ennui, and the creep of dystopian mores.      Christopher Knapp's work has appeared in print in the Paris Review and the New England Review, and online at Granta and n+1, among others. He's been a work-study scholar at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, and earned an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Virginia. His novel, States of Emergency, was published on September 3 by Unnamed Press. He lives in Paris with my wife, and teaches in the journalism program at the Sorbonne.     Buy States of Emergency   Chris Knapp's Website   At about 2:50, Chris talks about what it's been like in the run-up to publication  At about 4:00, Chris describes his early literary life and battles with spoilers At about 7:10, Pete and Chris discuss and cite the greatness of Faulkner and Joyce's work At about 9:30, Pete highlights a wonderfully Joycean sentence (one of many) from Chris' novel At about 10:25, Chris shouts out inspiring and thrilling writers, including Rachel Cusk, Don DeLillo, and Sebald, and Elena Ferrante At about 14:10, The two discuss Paris and Naples and prices and experiences At about 16:30, Chris responds to Pete's questions about the interplay between his journalistic background and his fiction writing At about 19:45, Pete and Chris reflect on the interesting ways in which the book's narrator functions in the book and connects to  At about 21:15, Chris speaks about seeds for his novel  At about 22:20, The two discuss Chris deciding to start the book with a heat wave and political and cultural  At about 24;45, Chris talks about the fertility procedures that run throughout much of the book and the way waiting relates At about 27:00, Chris delineates between hope and optimism and how these two qualities characterize the narrator and his wife Ella At about 29:20, The two discuss ideas of sympathy and empathy and comfort and shared pain At about 31:50, Chris responds to Pete's questions about the narrator's writing and charting his and Ella's experiences  At about 32:45, Chris reflects on the narrator's writing and the way that Ella sees him and his writing; he references Raven Leilani and writing on grief At about 34:45, The two discuss the ways in which French colonialism and racism is seen (or not) in the book and in the world At about 36:40, Pete highlights the dark humor of the book, and Chris expands on some of the humor and how it flows for him At about 39:35, The two discuss the “carnality” of a climatic scene in Ella and the narrator's relationship  At about 42:20, Chris charts the importance of a getaway for Ella in Skopje At about 44:20, Pete cites a period of separation between the two main characters and asks Chris about the significance of the book's title At about 49:00, Chris responds to Pete's questions about the drawbacks and benefits and vagaries of perspective in the novel At about 55:25, Chris reflects on narrative and its connections to history and to the novel At about 57:00, Pete compliments two anecdotes/scenes from the book, compares Ella's story of the French and Algerians to Wolff's “In the Garden of the North American Martyrs,” and Chris expands on the views of the narrator's family At about 1:02:50, Chris gives contact information, book purchasing info, and social media info At about 1:04:20, Chris talks about what he's working on and wants to write about in the future          You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Deesha Philyaw, Luis Alberto Urrea, Chris Stuck, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writing and writers that have inspired their own work.       This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 256 with Andrew Maraniss, a New York Times-bestselling author of narrative nonfiction. His first book, Strong Inside, about Perry Wallace, the first African-American basketball player in the SEC, won the 2015 Lillian Smith Book Award. Andrew recently launched a series of early chapter books for young readers, BEYOND THE GAME: Athletes Change the World, which highlights athletes who have done meaningful work outside of sports to help other people.    The episode will air on October 1.    Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.

Nashville Children's Theatre presents the world premiere of "Strong Inside," the story of Perry Wallace, a Nashville pioneer on the basketball court and civil rights leader. Wallace attended Pearl High School where he was a star athlete, known as “King of the Board” for his slam dunks. In 1966, he was recruited by Vanderbilt University — becoming the first African-American to play basketball in the segregated Southeastern Conference. Wallace excelled on the basketball court and in the classroom, while enduring racial hatred in the gym and on campus. “Strong Inside” is Wallace's biography, written by Andrew Maraniss, and later adapted for NCT's stage production. The play is part of NCT's “Courageously Me!” season of shows and is supported by Vanderbilt University's Sesquicentennial Grant. Guests: [Andrew Maraniss](andrewmaraniss@gmail.com), author, "Strong Inside: (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of How Perry Wallace Broke College Basketball's Color Line" [Tamiko Robinson](mikorobin@gmail.com), director, NCT's production of "Strong Inside" Gerold Oliver, actor cast in the role of Perry Wallace Ernie Nolan, executive artistic director, NCT Linda Wynn, historian, Tennessee Historical Commission; high school classmate of Perry Wallace This episode was produced by LaTonya Turner.

Not many people can hold down both of their dream jobs. Andrew is the best-selling author of “InsideStrong” chronicling Perry Wallace's collision of race and sports when breaking the color barrier in SECbasketball. Andrew returned to his alma mater at Vanderbilt University Special Projects coordinator.The son of Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss, Andrew has more than stepped out of hisfather's shadow with several more critically acclaimed books on the 1936 Olympics and the 1976 U.S.Women's Olympic basketball journey. Enjoy his stories of some of Nashville's most intriguing sportsfigures. AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW A COLLEGE PAPER CHANGED HIS LIFE FOREVER, THAT ONE YEARWITH THE DEVIL RAYS, THE INVENTION OF THE HIGH FIVE AND HOW HE MET HIS WIFE.

Not many people can hold down both of their dream jobs. Andrew is the best-selling author of “InsideStrong” chronicling Perry Wallace's collision of race and sports when breaking the color barrier in SECbasketball. Andrew returned to his alma mater at Vanderbilt University Special Projects coordinator.The son of Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss, Andrew has more than stepped out of hisfather's shadow with several more critically acclaimed books on the 1936 Olympics and the 1976 U.S.Women's Olympic basketball journey. Enjoy his stories of some of Nashville's most intriguing sportsfigures. AMONG THE TOPICS: HOW A COLLEGE PAPER CHANGED HIS LIFE FOREVER, THAT ONE YEARWITH THE DEVIL RAYS, THE INVENTION OF THE HIGH FIVE AND HOW HE MET HIS WIFE.

This week on Faithfully Memphis, join the Rev. Laura Gettys, Associate Rector for Community Engagement and Congregational Development at Grace-St. Luke's, for a conversation with Ann Perry Wallace. Ann is an actor and writer from Memphis, Tennessee who is daring to confront the stereotype of an aging actress. Her new one-person show, Live Rich Die Poor, is based on the life of Zora Neale Hurston, the famed folklorist and Harlem Renaissance writer, and is "a call to action to empty yourself of all of your talent and deny the grave your gifts and determine your worth for yourself."

Andrew Maraniss, a best-selling author of narrative fiction for adults and teens, leads a discussion about the intersection of sports and social justice. The jumping off point for this lively podcast is his incredibly well-researched, award-winning book about the life and times of Perry Wallace, the first Black basketball player in the Southeast Conference.

As the first-ever African-American to play in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for NCAA basketball, Perry Wallace destroyed racial barriers and paved the way for every single black collegiate to come. Despite having college options in the North, where integration was normal, he decided to stay home in Nashville, Tennessee and play for Vanderbilt University. Wallace set for himself a high standard of excellence in every area of his life and was a true pioneer of college basketball. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher   MUSIC "This Or That" by Reks "Horizons" by Roa   SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (sportshistorynetwork.com) https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ (sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/)   FACEBOOK https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ (m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/)   BUSINESS CONTACT bballhistory101@gmail.com

Andrew Maraniss is a great storyteller. He writes sports books but not your stereotypical odes to star athletes. His books, while easy to read, have depth. They educate you and make you think about various socio-cultural issues, from a historical perspective as well as how they continue to impact society today. His first book, "Strong Inside," was a biography of Perry Wallace, the first Black basketball player in the SEC. His second book, "Games of Deception," is the story of the first U.S. men's basketball team at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. His most recent book, "Singled Out," is a biography of Glenn Burke, the first openly gay Major League Baseball player and inventor of the high five. It was recently named one of the 100 Best Baseball Books Ever Written by Esquire Magazine. In this episode, we chat about all three books, including interesting stories he came across in putting each book together, but we focus on "Singled Out" and Glenn Burke's life before, during, and after his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A's. I think you'll enjoy listening to Maraniss, a good guy with some important stories to share.

In this episode, David turns the tables and interviews his son, Andrew Maraniss, who is also a nonfiction author whose work focuses on the connections between sports and social action. His first book, STRONG INSIDE, was an illuminating biography of Perry Wallace, the trailblazing athlete who became the Jackie Robinson of the Southeast Athletic Conference.  His next book, GAMES OF DECEPTION, recounted the experiences of the U.S. basketball team at the sport's inaugural appearance at the Olympics - in Nazi Berlin in 1936. In this interview, David asks Andrew about his approach to research and writing, his emphasis on reaching young readers, and the messages of empathy and activism in his work. Andrew's books have received critical acclaim beyond the world of sports and many awards - including the Lillian Smith Award for civil rights, the RFK Book Awards Special Recognition Prize, and the Sydney Taylor Book Honor for depicting the Jewish experience.

Full Court Press: The G-League Comes to Mexico City and Kings and Bucks to Participate in Events at Prisons 3-on-3 Draft: Three Stories Expanded from Wacky Basketball Facts to Bounce Around and Three Fun Stories about Money That Actually Happened: Andrew Maraniss Wrote a Book About Hitler’s Germany, the first Olympic Basketball Game, and So Much More And Also: The Mexico City Eagles, The Splash Zone, What’s Up Mike This Is Darius Miles, Velvet Shorts, Kids These Days, Jimmy Needles, The Nashville Bachelorettes   GUEST Andrew Maraniss is the New York Times bestselling author of STRONG INSIDE, a biography of Perry Wallace, the first African American basketball player in the Southeastern Conference, and GAMES OF DECEPTION, the true story of the first US Olympic basketball team. GAMES OF DECEPTION came out Nov. 5 and is available wherever books are sold. Follow Andrew on Twitter @trublu24.   Sponsor DASHLANE: Go to dashlane.com/horse for a 30-day free trial of Dashlane Premium and use HORSE for 10% off if you buy.   Find Us Online - website: horsehoops.com - patreon: patreon.com/horsehoops - twitter: twitter.com/horse_hoops - instagram: instagram.com/horsehoops - facebook: facebook.com/horsehoops - multitude: multitude.productions   HORSE is hosted by Mike Schubert and Eric Silver. Edited and mixed by Eric Silver. Social Media by Mike Schubert. Theme song by Bettina Campomanes. Art by Allyson Wakeman. Website by Kelly Beckman.   About Us On HORSE, we don’t analyze wins and losses. We talk beefs, dig into Internet drama, and have fun. The NBA is now a 365-day league and it's never been more present in pop culture. From Kevin Durant's burner accounts to LeBron taking his talents anywhere to trusting the Process, the NBA is becoming a pop culture requirement. At the same time, sports can have gatekeepers that make it insular and frustrating for people who aren't die hard fans. We’re here to prove that basketball is entertaining to follow for all fans, whether you’re actively watching the games or not.  

Andrew Maraniss discusses his new book Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany.This is the true story of the invention of a game, created by a thoughtful man named James Naismith. He wanted people to be the best they could be, and he believed exercise and healthy competition brought people together. And, it's the story of evil men who used the Olympic Games, basketball, and propaganda to distract the world from the horrible things they were doing.In this interview, Andrew and I talk about the prominent role that competitive sports, and sports writers played in his own life. We discuss how he overcame the challenges of moving to the South as a teenager, in part by meeting and writing about Perry Wallace, the first African-American to play basketball in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and who would later be the subject of Andrew's first book, Strong Inside. We focus on James Naismith's invention of basketball, and the growth of the game. That leads us into the dark, real life characters on both sides of the ocean that were behind the lies of the Nazi propaganda effort to host those Olympics. Fortunately, there are great heroes and powerful lessons that we also cover throughout of the conversation.His books are available in print and eBook. His web site is andrewmaraniss.com. You can find him on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.Visit me at adamdrinkwater.com • Instagram • Twitter • PatreonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/adamdrinkwater)

NYT bestselling author Andrew Maraniss joins Patrick in the lab to discuss the story of Perry Wallace. Andrew’s biography of Wallace, Strong Inside: the collision of race and sports in the south, has won numerous awards including being named a top 10 biography and top 10 sports book by the American Library Association. Patrick’s conversation with Andrew teaches leaders to: 1) Keep their eyes open for injustices, 2) Speak the truth, 3) Take action and risk, 4) Commit to getting better. In addition, Maraniss provides a preview of his latest book Games of December. The book tells the true story of the first U.S. Olympic basketball team, which compete at the 1936 Summer Games in Nazi, Germany. Learn more about Andrew Maraniss at http://andrewmaraniss.com

Today we're talking with Andrew Maraniss, author of Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South. Perry Wallace became the first African-American varsity basketball player in the Southeastern Conference as an 18 year old Vanderbilt University student. His life and the launch of his career were defined by bravery in the midst of the darker aspects of 1960s southern culture. For more information, trot on over to andrewmaraniss.com/.

Today we're talking with Andrew Maraniss, author of Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South. Perry Wallace became the first African-American varsity basketball player in the Southeastern Conference as an 18 year old Vanderbilt University student. His life and the launch of his career were defined by bravery in the midst of the darker aspects of 1960s southern culture. For more information, trot on over to andrewmaraniss.com/.

This February, in honor of Black History Month, Pros & Prose will be focusing on the stories of black athletes and their fight for equality. To begin, Micah interviewed Andrew Maraniss, the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside, a biography of Perry Wallace, who became the first black basketball player in SEC history. They had a great conversation and Andrew had lots of great insights about Perry's struggles, triumphs, and legacy.

Andrew Maraniss, author of "Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South," joins the podcast to reflect on the life and legacy of the late Perry Wallace, who died on Dec. 1.

Daniel thinks controversial NFL quarterback Colin Kaeperkick might be destined to sign with the Eagles. LeBron James has bought a mansion outside Los Angeles for over 20 million dollars. Daniel explains the mechanics of filming a movie. Perry Wallace, the first African American to play in the SEC, has died. Today’s show is presented by Liverpool Pool & Spa.

On the latest episode of The Zeppos Report, bestselling author and writer-in-residence Andrew Maraniss tells Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos that his journey to Vanderbilt started with a poster on the wall of a high school in Austin, Texas. That is where he first learned about the Fred Russell–Grantland Rice scholarship—an award for Vanderbilt students interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism. He received the scholarship in 1988 and put his passion into action a year later when he first interviewed Perry Wallace, the first African American varsity athlete to play basketball in the Southeastern Conference, for a black history class. “I remember sitting on the floor of my dormitory, scribbling in a notebook and feeling like the world was opening up to me as I talked to the most impressive person I had ever talked to before,” Maraniss said. Twenty-five years later, Maraniss made the final edits to his detailed account of Wallace’s groundbreaking story. Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South (Vanderbilt University Press) was released in 2014. The book has now been featured as the Commons Reading for first-year students during the last two years. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of integration in the SEC. Perry Wallace and his teammate, Godfrey Dillard, were the first African American players to step onto SEC basketball courts in hostile environments across the deep South. Maraniss considers this moment to be notable, but his conversations with Wallace have revealed something even more impressive about his story. “The most courageous thing that Perry Wallace ever did wasn’t stepping on the basketball court in Starkville or Oxford, it was telling the truth when he knew that people didn’t want to hear it,” Maraniss said. In the podcast, Maraniss says that the journey that Wallace endured during his time at Vanderbilt opened the door for diversity to become a strong asset for the institution. “It’s the only way that we’ll move forward,” Zeppos said. “Vanderbilt is always going to look different. If it doesn’t, then we won’t survive.” For a transcript of this podcast, please go to this URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/vu-wp0/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2017/11/28151458/Zeppos_Report_14_with_Andrew_Maraniss.docx Follow Vanderbilt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanderbiltu, on Instagram: http://instagram.com/vanderbiltu and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanderbilt. See all Vanderbilt social media at http://social.vanderbilt.edu.

In the wake of the NFL player protests during the national anthem, we talk with Andrew Maraniss, the author of "Strong Inside," the story of Perry Wallace and breaking the color barrier at Vanderbilt in the 1960s. The issues which faced Wallace — and many of the names he was called just for being black — echo much of the criticism of NFL players. Maraniss also talks about the challenge of converting his book into something for middle schoolers to read, his Pulitzer-winning father and more.

Bill and Jamal record their 100th podcast and talk about a milestone of much greater proportion. Andrew Maraniss, author of the New York Times Best Seller, Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South, joins the crew along with Perry Wallace, the subject of the book. The four discuss the book, which documents how Wallace integrated the Southeastern Conference in basketball, becoming the first African American basketball player to play in the conference at Vanderbilt in 1967. We hear from Wallace what it was like to live through such a monumental experience and Maraniss discusses why he decided to write the book and what he learned from the endeavor. Wallace talks of why he likened the big time college athletic scene to a plantation (24:55) and tells the story about his encounter with Adolph Rupp that ultimately contributed to the NCAA outlawing the dunk (1:09:34). Finally, Maraniss discusses this week's release of Strong Inside: Young Readers Edition and Jamal announces a promotional giveaway of the book (1:07:10). Listen to all this and more on the latest episode of Bill Rhoden On Sports. We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow on Soundcloud and like and comment on both, as we would love to get and incorporate your feedback. We encourage you to contact us via email at: brospod@gmail.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @BROSpod, @WCRhoden, @Blacketologist Facebook page: Bill Rhoden On Sports (@BROSpod) Instagram: @brospod YouTube: BROS Pod

Former Vanderbilt basketball players Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard, the first two black basketball players to sign with an SEC school, join the podcast.