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After we finished up The Power Broker, a bunch of people were asking us what other books we'd been reading. A group of us got together and presented some of our recent favorites, and the choices were so good and surprising and charming, we're now sharing it widely.Here are the books covered in this episode:Lasha's book: Usha's Pickle Digest by Usha R PrabakaranChris's books: What It Takes by Richard Ben Cramer (and The Power Broker by Robert Caro

Frank Lavin talks with Jonathan Martin, Senior Political Writer, Politico, to discuss the 2024 presidential race and what Harris and Trump each need to do in the final stretch. We also discuss Jonathan's book, “This Will Not Pass,” as well as Richard Ben Cramer's masterpiece of the 1988 presidential campaign, “What it Takes.” At least one swear word in this episode. If you need more than that, you can listen again.

This episode of Smart Books & Movies reflects Tom's musings on love and nostalgia. He begins by sharing his recent benefit performance in Washington, D.C., and a heartwarming anecdote about his aunt's banana bread. Visiting his father's grave at Arlington National Cemetery reconnects him with poignant memories. From there, Tom transitions to a book report on Richard Ben Cramer's Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life. He provides fascinating details about DiMaggio's baseball career, family background, and personality, focusing on how he was often perceived as a distant and private figure. Despite his detachment from teammates and the public, Joe upheld a high standard as a Yankee, often emphasizing the importance of perfection both on and off the field. The most captivating part of the episode involves Joe DiMaggio's relationship with Marilyn Monroe. Tom discusses how their love story began, starting with their first date and evolving into marriage. Despite Monroe being late for their initial meeting and her reluctance toward dating athletes, they quickly became an iconic couple. However, their relationship was fraught with challenges due to Joe's controlling nature and Marilyn's career ambitions. He details how Joe struggled to accept Marilyn's stardom, culminating in a violent argument after she filmed the famous subway grate scene in The Seven Year Itch. This incident led Marilyn to divorce Joe just a few weeks later. Tom continues by highlighting Joe's unwavering loyalty even after their divorce, describing how Joe intervened when Marilyn was involuntarily placed in a psychiatric ward, ensuring she received proper care. Marilyn later reconnected with Joe, and the two planned to remarry. Tragically, Marilyn died before this could happen. Tom narrates Joe's heartbreaking grief at her funeral and his commitment to placing roses at her grave twice a week until he passed away. Tom concludes by reflecting on Joe DiMaggio's lasting love for Marilyn Monroe, emphasizing how his devotion transcended the tumultuous aspects of their relationship and the external pressures of stardom. He leaves listeners with the powerful lesson that love can endure despite hardships, providing hope and strength even in the most challenging times.   Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom  https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures. Join us for Smart Ramble (Tom talks freely), Smart Talk (Tom has a guest), Smart Bestie (Tom & best friend Ashna Rodjan), Smart Books & Movies (Review on Books & Movies).   Tom I have been a comedian for more than 40 years. I travel the world, performing comedy. Exploring diverse cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life while doing comedy is at the heart of my journey. Whenever I can, I'll share my adventures and a global perspective with you on this podcast.   Ashna Ashna, Dutch artist, photographer, and my ex-wife,is my best friend and she's an essential part of the Rhodesies production team. We've traveled the world together for 8 years. With her background in cognitive psychology and her passion for philosophy and the arts, Ashna shares her unique European perspective.

Chapter 1 Delve deeper into What It Takes literary work's message"What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence" is a non-fiction book written by Stephen A. Schwarzman. It was published in 2019 and serves as a memoir and guidebook, in which Schwarzman shares his insights, experiences, and advice on business and leadership. The book delves into his personal and professional journey, starting from his middle-class upbringing to co-founding The Blackstone Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms. Schwarzman discusses the principles and strategies that helped him attain success and offers valuable lessons for those aspiring to excel in various aspects of life.Chapter 2 Is What It Takes literary work Worth Reading?"What It Takes" by Stephen A. Schwarzman has generally received positive reviews. It is a memoir recounting Schwarzman's rise in the finance industry, offering insights into his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned along the way. The book has been praised for its candidness, engaging storytelling, and valuable advice for business professionals. However, whether or not it is a "good" book can vary depending on personal preferences and interests.Chapter 3 Brief Description of What It Takes literary work"What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence" is a literary work by Stephen A. Schwarzman, the co-founder and CEO of The Blackstone Group, one of the world's most successful investment firms.The book provides insights into Schwarzman's journey in building his career and achieving remarkable success in the world of finance. It details the philosophies, principles, and strategies that he believes are crucial for achieving excellence in any field. Schwarzman draws on his own experiences and the lessons he has learned throughout his career to offer practical advice and guidance to readers.The book covers various aspects of success, including persistence, determination, innovation, and leadership. Schwarzman shares anecdotes and stories from his life, showcasing his encounters with various influential individuals and the knowledge he gained from them."What It Takes" also discusses the importance of taking risks, making tough decisions, and remaining disciplined in the face of adversity. Schwarzman delves into topics like managing relationships, communicating effectively, and continuously learning and adapting to new challenges.Overall, "What It Takes" serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals aspiring to achieve excellence and success in their chosen fields. It provides valuable insights, actionable advice, and inspiring stories that can motivate and empower readers to pursue their goals with determination and passion.Chapter 4 About What It Takes literary work's Author The book "What It Takes" is a non-fiction literary work written by Richard Ben Cramer. It was released in 1992.Richard Ben Cramer, born on June 12, 1950, was an American journalist and author known for his in-depth reporting and extensive research. He covered politics, sports, and social issues throughout his career. Cramer won a Pulitzer Prize in 1979 for his reporting on Middle East terrorism.Apart from "What It Takes," Cramer also wrote several other books, including:1. "Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life" (2000) - This book is a biography of the legendary American baseball player Joe DiMaggio.2. "How Israel Lost" (2004) - In this book, Cramer delves into the Israel-Palestine conflict, providing a detailed analysis of the failures and missteps on the Israeli side.3. "Bud Shrake: A Memoir"...

This episode originally aired on June 21, 2022. If there's anyone who knows what it's like to be invited into “the kingdom of knowing,” to borrow a phrase from journalist Richard Ben Cramer, it's podcast guest Barbara Feinman Todd, who graduated from The Washington Post Style desk to work as a researcher, book doctor, editor and spirit guide on books with Bob Woodward (Veil) and Carl Bernstein (Loyalties), and Ben Bradlee (A Good Life), leaving her uniquely positioned to reflect on the mind and mindsets of the three journalists who were perhaps most responsible for uncovering the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Indeed, as Barbara writes in her compelling memoir Pretend I'm Not Here, there are a hundred different ways to know and to be known, as she would go on to discover for herself in her work as a ghostwriter for such leading Washington personalities as Bob Kerry, then a U.S. senator from Nebraska (When I Was a Young Man); Marjorie Margolies-Mazvinsky, then a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania (A Woman's Place); and, ultimately, Hillary Clinton. In what she had thought might be her most attention-getting assignment, Barbara signed on to collaborate with the First Lady on It Takes a Village, coming up with the title and structure of the book, and helping to shape the narrative into a coherent hole. Trouble was, Barbara was “disappeared” from the book's “Acknowledgements” page, and her contributions whitewashed by the Clinton White House, and so the attention-getting was not at all as she had imagined. Barbara would go on to teach journalism at Georgetown University for 25 years, and as she leaned away from ghostwriting she reflected on her work as a ghostwriter, and on her years-long relationships with her clients and subjects, with a shifting perspective. Her conclusion? “Writing other people's lives is a bit silly,” she writes in her memoir, “like playing dress-up, clomping around in your mother's pumps that don't quite fit, but it also lets you have a momentary sense of what it's like to be someone else.” That momentary sense is at the heart of our conversation. Follow Barbara Feinman Todd: Twitter Instagram Please support the sponsors who support our show. Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount Tennants Cove Writers

Today's guest is one of Watchpro's Hot 100, the NOS, LNIB Eric Wind, founder of Wind Vintage. We welcome Eric back, to chat (unsurprisingly), about vintage watches. Given what's been happening in the world of high-priced vintage timepieces, it's unsurprising that we end up talking about integrity, legitimacy and if high prices and high expectations will lead to trouble down the road. We also find time to get a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at the sale of Scott Carpenter's Speedy, and find out that if NBA draftees can rock a 36mm watch, you can too. Looking for hot drops and spicy goss? Join our Discord. Show notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes Tony Traina on Nostalgia OT: on The Hourglass Eric Wind on Instagram Wind Vintage What it Takes by Richard Ben Cramer on Amazon How to follow us: Instagram: @ot.podcast Facebook: @OTPODCASTAU Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram. Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.    

Lis Smith is an operative's operative...with nearly 20 years of races under her belt of wins and losses and lessons learned along the way. Her new book ANY GIVEN TUESDAY is now out about her career in politics, while also finding herself in the headlines from time to time...including a deep dive into the unlikely ascent of Pete Buttigieg's 2020 Presidential Campaign. This is a really fun conversation with one of the most dynamic thinkers in today's politics. IN THIS EPISODEThe moment Lis fell in love with politics…The common threads of the candidates Lis wants to work with…What makes Claire McCaskill a talented communicator…Lis's take on how Democrats should navigate Fox News…Lis's early campaign stint seeing old-school politics in Kentucky…Lis defines “strategic cuss words”…Lis squares off against Chris Christie in his first race…Lis breaks down her role running Rapid Response for the 2012 Obama Re-election…The political importance of “parasocial relationships”?Why an operative has to be willing to disagree with their client…Why some personally charismatic candidates have trouble communicating publicly…Lis's very first impressions of Pete Buttigieg…Memorable responses when people heard Lis was working for the Buttigieg Presidential…The common thread between John McCain's 2000 presidential and Buttigieg 2020…The origin of what came to be known as the Pete Buttigieg "uniform"…Lis's favorite memory from the Pete 2020 experience…Lessons Lis learned in her stint working for Andrew Cuomo…Her approach to building and nurturing talented teams and operatives…Lis's advice on underappreciated Guns N' Roses songs…AND David Axelrod, bangers, the bee's knees, Paul Begala, Richard Ben Cramer, Chuck Berry, Blueberry Hill, Jerry Brown, George Bush, can-do mayors, Tucker Carlson, Hillary Clinton, Coal Miner's Daughter, Jon Corzine, Stephanie Cutter, Tom Daschle, defense contractors, Diet Dr. Pepper, John Edwards, Albert Einstein, evil twins, Greek tragedies, Sean Hannity, Kamala Harris, Eric Holder, ill-fitting suits, Laura Ingraham, it factors, Bob Kerrey, John Kerry, Ben LaBolt, Chris Maher, Terry McAuliffe, Mallory McMorrow, mill towns, Tim Miller, Martin O'Malley, John Mulaney, normal person language, Michelle Obama, Jen O'Malley Dillon, pantsuits, the Pete Diaspora, Prince Charming, the Prince of Darkness, Jen Psaki, rage juice, Red Bull, Kid Rock, Mitt Romney, Axl Rose, Bernie Sanders, Mike Schmuhl, sequin shirts, Nina Smith, Julianna Smoot, George Stephanopoulos, the Straight Talk Express, Ted Strickland, summer doldrums, Greg Stumbo, TJ Maxx, Donald Trump, Twitter, visual brands, the War Room, water coolers, Glen Youngkin…& more!

If there's anyone who knows what it's like to be invited into “the kingdom of knowing,” to borrow a phrase from journalist Richard Ben Cramer, it's podcast guest Barbara Feinman Todd, who graduated from The Washington Post Style desk to work as a researcher, book doctor, editor and spirit guide on books with Bob Woodward (Veil) and Carl Bernstein (Loyalties), and Ben Bradlee (A Good Life), leaving her uniquely positioned to reflect on the mind and mindsets of the three journalists who were perhaps most responsible for uncovering the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Indeed, as Barbara writes in her compelling memoir Pretend I'm Not Here, there are a hundred different ways to know and to be known, as she would go on to discover for herself in her work as a ghostwriter for such leading Washington personalities as Bob Kerry, then a U.S. senator from Nebraska (When I Was a Young Man); Marjorie Margolies-Mazvinsky, then a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania (A Woman's Place); and, ultimately, Hillary Clinton. In what she had thought might be her most attention-getting assignment, Barbara signed on to collaborate with the First Lady on It Takes a Village, coming up with the title and structure of the book, and helping to shape the narrative into a coherent hole. Trouble was, Barbara was “disappeared” from the book's “Acknowledgements” page, and her contributions whitewashed by the Clinton White House, and so the attention-getting was not at all as she had imagined. Barbara would go on to teach journalism at Georgetown University for 25 years, and as she leaned away from ghostwriting she reflected on her work as a ghostwriter, and on her years-long relationships with her clients and subjects, with a shifting perspective. Her conclusion? “Writing other people's lives is a bit silly,” she writes in her memoir, “like playing dress-up, clomping around in your mother's pumps that don't quite fit, but it also lets you have a momentary sense of what it's like to be someone else.” That momentary sense is at the heart of our conversation. Follow Barbara Feinman Todd: Twitter Instagram Please support the sponsors who support our show. Daniel Paisner's upcoming novel Balloon Dog Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount Tennants Cove Writers

Seth Wickersham of ESPN joins us for a deep dive into the writing and reporting of his book on Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, "It's Better to be Feared."Seth talks about what it's like see your first book on The New York Times bestseller list and what the past month has been like since the book came out.He and Brian go deep into the writing and the reporting process of the book. Seth talks about the notes he's saved for 20 years, how reporting the book changed due to the pandemic and how he became a better phone interviewer, the interview techniques he learned from John Sawatsky, how he figured out the book's essential structure, how he wrote early in the morning and how Richard Ben Cramer's work inspired him.Seth WickershamIt's Better To Be FearedThe Question ManJohn Sawatsky is highly questionableI Keep Trying to Catch His Eye by Ivan MaiselThe Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality by Mike SielskiSubscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastRSS

What are we willing to do for a just and inclusive democracy? David talks about the 2020 lessons that we update from Richard Ben Cramer's landmark book on the 1988 presidential campaign, What It Takes. 

Today, we're joined by one of the Hacks on Tap, Mike Murphy! He's the strategic advisor to Republicans Voting Against Trump, a group working hard to turn out the swing voters who could make a huge impact in this election. Mike joins Joe and Alex to talk about the early vote returns, the huge turnout in Texas, the future of the GOP, and whether civility will return to politics. He also has a suggestion for neurotic return-watchers that we could all probably use. Plus, intel from RNC spies from Air Force One and Mike's primers on which *specific counties* to watch for on Election Night for a harbinger of the whole enchilada. To read Richard Ben Cramer's book Joe references: https://www.amazon.com/What-Takes-Way-White-House/dp/0679746498 To learn more about RVAT, visit https://rvat.org/. To support Joe and Alex, please visit DougJones.com/help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the late Richard Ben Cramer so brilliantly detailed in his seminal book “What it Takes.” running for president, as a serious candidate, is one of the hardest, most grueling and challenging things one can do. Cramer wrote about the 1988 campaign, before the internet, before 24/7 news and yet he said even then that politics had become a kind of a public utility, with hot-and cold-running politics any time of the day or night. Today in our hyper politicized non stop news environment it’s even worse. Now imagine breaking barriers and taboos along the way, as Pete Buttigieg did as the first LGBTQ candidate. Just as challenging, again as Cramer wrote about, is being the spouse of the candidate. For Chasten Buttigieg, a 31 year old gay man with not political experience, he had only his own personal experience and history from which to draw upon. He shares that journey in his new memoir I Have Something to Tell You: A Memoir. My conversation with Chasten Buttigieg: 

With the COVID-19 virus causing panic around the world, Frank and David talk about the history of disease and public health, including: The Revolutionary Era smallpox epidemic Typhoid Mary 1918 Flu Pandemic AIDS crisis Last Drops Frank: Hilary Mantel's The Mirror and the Light and Richard Ben Cramer's What It Takes David: Ben Park's The Kingdom of Nauvoo    

On this special episode, I discuss the death of Shawn Stephens Lewis. Shawn was the fifth wife of Jerry Lee Lewis, the rock and country music star.  When Shawn Lewis was found dead in Lewis's mansion on August 24, 1983, many questions would remain unanswered as to how she died.  My very special guest this week is Erica Kelly from the Southern Fried True Crime podcast!  www.southernfriedtruecrime.com www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime  www.crimecon.com - use offer code ONCE20 for 10% off your standard badge.  Resources:  "The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis" by Richard Ben Cramer for Rolling Stone, March 1, 1984 "The Sudden Death of Wife No. 5 Confronts Jerry Lee Lewis with Tragedy - and Troubling Questions" by People Staff for People Magazine, Sept 12, 1983.  "Jerry Lee Lewis: 'The Killer' Says the Wild Times are Behind Him" by Jim Sullivan for The Chicago Tribune.  Sponsors:  Bombas: www.Bombas.com/ONCE for 20% off your first purchase. Onyx and Rose: OnyxandRose.com/ONCE and use offer code ONCE at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.  Detective Trapp: www.wondery.fm/DTonceupon 

On this episode, I’m going to replay an interview I did Wright Thompson back in October of 2013. Thompson’s first book was just released by Penguin Books this week. It’s titled "The Cost of These Dreams: Sports Stories and Other Serious Business." It consists of 14 of Thompson’s previously published stories for ESPN. That includes the two stories that I talked with Wright about on this episode of the show – "Michael Jordan Has Not Left the Building," and "The Losses of Dan Gable." Thompson’s profile on legendary wrestling coach Dan Gable is a perfect example of how and why reserved people open up to him. The Dan Gable story came up right on the heels of Thompson’s profile of NBA legend Michael Jordan. That’s the story that leads of the book. With the Jordan story, Wright said he kept thinking of the classic Esquire profile on Ted Williams, which was written by Richard Ben Cramer. That story was titled “What Do You Think of Ted Williams Now.” “That story is very much a North Star, and the thing I’ve always wanted to do, always, is write that story,” Thompson says. “I knew going in that they’re only a couple of athletes famous enough to make that even possible.” The book is fantastic, of course. And it’s no surprise to me that after one week of sales, it’s already showing up at No. 4 on the New York Times Best Seller list for paperback nonfiction.

When you're 16 years old and have over 50,000 people reading your reporting and analysis of politics on a daily basis, how you do you decide what to publish? What is the response to a president saying the media is the "ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE"? How do you stay objective and bi-partisan in this political climate? And all while you're in high school... In this episode, I discuss these topics and many more with the fascinating Gabe Fleisher. At the age of 8, he started the daily newsletter Wake Up to Politics, which concisely summarizes the news of the day, and what the president, Congress, and the Supreme Court, are doing that day. It has grown immensely to over 50,000 subscribers, including high profile journalists from the likes of CNN and MSNBC, along with a large twitter following of 23,000. Link to the blog: https://www.wakeuptopolitics.com Show notes: Jake Tapper's video about Republicans and anti-Semitism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7LRXPnGkPY Jill Lepore's article on the state of Journalism: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/01/28/does-journalism-have-a-future Favorite Podcast: "The Axe Files" Most insightful follows on social media: Maggie Haberman and Jake Tapper Best book: "What it Takes"-by Richard Ben Cramer

Published in 1992, Richard Ben Cramer’s What It Takes: The Way to the White House remains the richest and most unvarnished account of the personal price of running for president. The irony, as Cramer pointed out to C-SPAN shortly after the book came out, is that to become president a candidate must sacrifice the entire life that … Continue reading The Price of Being President, by Richard Ben Cramer

On the thirteenth episode of the fourth season of The Sports-Casters hosts Steve Bennett and Don Russ welcome SL Price (Sports Illustrated, SI.Com), and Chris Burke (Sports Illustrated, SI.Com). Kicking off the show with 3Things, Steve and Don talk about the NHL and NBA playoffs, the NBA's decision to ban Don Sterling for life, and Don tries to guess the top selling NFL jerseys. Also on the show, the guys update the book club featuring Jonah Keri's Expos book, and close the show with one last thing. -SL Price is making his fourth appearance (0:27:38) on the podcast to discuss the retirement of Gary Smith, the future of long form writing on the internet, and the direction of Sports Illustrated under Jon Wertheim and Chris Stone. Price talks about the origin of his piece on Richard Ben Cramer and Alex Rodriguez. Price explains why he is never quite satisfied with his work, why he waits several months to read it, and when to let go. Also, Price is finally on twitter, he isn't going to Wimbledon, and an update on his book on football in Aliquippa, PA. -Chris Burke is making his ninth appearance (0:59:57) on the podcast. Burke joins us to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft. Burke explains the uncertainty surrounding Jadeveon Clowney, where he thinks the top quarterbacks might get selected, and why he thinks there is still a chance Khalil Mack could be the first player picked. Burke also chats about the draft being pushed back a few weeks and why it stinks, the infallible popularity of the National Football League, and where he thinks last year's first overall pick (Eric Fisher) would be drafted this year.

What It Takes is the most comprehensive account ever written about the personal price of running for president.

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What It Takes is the most unvarnished account ever written about the personal price of running for president.

Someone once remarked that when they saw a snake and a vulture having sex in Washington, and thought it was just business as usual.  Fitzgerald said that he rich were different, because they have more money. Politicians are different, usually because that they have more insecuritiesThe fact is that most politicians and other high profile inhabitants of our nation's capital are just flesh and blood human beings. And yes, they may be different than you and I, they are certainly more caught up in their unbroken series of successful gestures, but most do care about their work.In fact, some care too much.  As the late, great journalist Richard Ben Cramer once wrote, that feeling you can make a difference is like a drug.   Also a great journalist, Mark Leibovich, has been been giving us great insights about the power players in Washington for the NY Times Magazine. Those profiles are part of his new book Citizens of the Green Room: Profiles in Courage and Self-Delusion.My conversation with Mark Leibovich:

The inherent drama of presidential campaigns has given us a long line of great political reporting. From Theodore White, who set the bar in 1960, through Timothy Kraus, Richard Ben Cramer, who left us recently, Joe McGinniss and even Hunter Thompson. Today, Rolling Stone and BuzzFeed reporter Michael Hastings picks up that mantle. In many ways coverage of a campaign is an inherently boring job, but some reporters make the connection between the campaign, the times and the candidate. That's what Michael Hastings as accomplished in his new ebook Panic 2012: The Sublime and Terrifying Inside Story of Obama's Final Campaign. try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-6296941-2"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} My conversation with Michael Hastings: var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-6296941-2"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

At Esquire, Chris Jones follows in the footsteps of Gay Talese and Richard Ben Cramer, and is regarded as one of our finest magazine writers today. He's a National Magazine Award winner and contributes to ESPN the Magazine. Listen to Chris and Kevin chat about profile writing.