Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Reilly

In this very special bonus episode of Next on the Tee, acclaimed author and golf journalist Rick Reilly returns to the show. Rick and I cover a wide range of topics that span everything from Trump's "club championships wins" to The Masters. We kick things off with Rick's take on President Trump's self-declared victories at his various club championships, including winning the Triple Crown at his home course. I ask Rick: how many of these wins are actually real and Rick doubles down on his doubts about by saying he'd play Trump for $100,000 on a neutral course with USGA rules officials watching both players. Rick shares his thoughts on the potential PGA Tour–LIV Golf merger, including a reported high-profile meeting at the White House, and whether any real progress was made. We then dig into Rick's past relationship with Greg Norman, how Norman's difficult relationship with his father may have influenced his drive to create LIV, and whether that ambition came more from Norman's disdain for the PGA Tour or a personal need for validation from his father. Rick also breaks down why Jack Nicklaus is the undisputed GOAT. As we gear up for The Masters, Rick shares stories from his time caddying at Augusta National for 1973 champion Tommy Aaron, including the physical demands of the course and the behind-the-scenes grind of being a caddy. We close with a lighthearted debate over his Washington Post article about spreading ashes on golf courses—specifically Augusta—and whether it's okay to become part of the fairway after your final round. This episode is filled with insight, laughs, and some truly unique perspectives from one of golf's most entertaining storytellers.

Send us a textEver wondered what it's like to be at the heart of breaking sports news? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's own Noah Hiles joins us to share his journey through the vibrant world of sports journalism. Inspired by legends like Hunter S. Thompson and Rick Reilly, Noah reveals how he draws from both national icons and local heroes to fuel his writing. Together, we explore the rich tapestry of Pittsburgh's media landscape and the unique thrill of being the first to bring groundbreaking stories to the public eye.We also catch a glimpse of the intricate dance that is sports reporting, as Noah recounts his exhilarating experiences uncovering stories in college football. From quarterback changes to strategies behind the Pittsburgh Pirates' long-term success, he sheds light on the strategic decisions and challenges that come with the territory. Our discussion ventures into the realms of sourcing, strategic leaks, and the camaraderie among journalists, painting a vivid picture of what it's like to live a life where work and passion seamlessly intersect.Finally, we dive into the art of storytelling and game coverage, focusing on the meticulous balance required to craft compelling narratives throughout a long season. Noah shares his insights on the collaborative dynamics within the newsroom, particularly in baseball reporting, and the strategic moves necessary for maximizing team potential. With a nod to future ambitions and the excitement of what's to come, this episode promises to enrich your understanding of sports journalism's ever-evolving landscape.Guest Noah HilesTwitter: https://x.com/_noahhilesTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!!www.holdmycutter.com

In this very special episode of the show, I get to spend time with the best Sports Writer, Author, Journalist, Screenwriter, and Speaker of this or any other time, Rick Reilly. We delve into the absurdity of the dumbest debate in the history of presidential debates. Rick reveals how Trump claims to have won 12 Club Championships, often declaring himself the winner even when he wasn't present. We also revisit Erik Compton's remarkable runner-up finish in the 2014 US Open and hear about Greg Norman's impressive driving skills during the Memorial Tournament a few years ago—though not with a golf club. Additionally, Rick shares a hilarious story of four players each thinking they made a hole-in-one on the same hole on the same day at Lahinch. Finally, he settles the long-standing debate of who is the greatest of all time (GOAT): Jack or Tiger.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Lisa Rubin, Andrew Weissmann, Claire McCaskill, Dahlia Lithwick, Dr. Kavita Patel, Tom Winter, Tim Heaphy, Molly Jong-Fast, David Jolly, and Rick Reilly. 

Seth Davis is a veteran sports journalist and broadcaster, and The New York Times best-selling author of Wooden: A Coach's Life and When March Went Mad: The Game That Transformed Basketball. He is the co-author of the just-published memoir It's Hard for Me to Live with Me, written with NBA veteran and University of Kentucky basketball legend Rex Chapman—a book that transcends (and upends!) the sports memoir genre and stands as a devasting and inspiring story about the human struggle for self-acceptance.  Over the course of his career, Seth has written for The Athletic and Sports Illustrated and served as a college basketball studio analyst and reporter at CBS Sports.   “You have to make the phone ring,” he says, echoing a piece of advice once shared with him by his one-time SI colleague and longtime friend and mentor Rick Reilly, of his efforts to grow his game from magazine and broadcast journalism and jump-start his career as an author and collaborator.   Join us as we celebrate “March Madness” with one of our leading sportswriters who is fast becoming a sought-after ghostwriter, calling on the hard-won experience he's developed in thousands of locker room and post-game interviews to help his subjects reflect on the games we play and the reasons we play them.  Learn more about Seth Davis: Twitter/X Substack: “Seth Davis Writes Again”  TikTok Wake Up with Purpose! (with Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt) Empower: Conquering the Disease of Fear (with Tareq Azim)  Please support the sponsors who support our show: Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog  Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by legendary ESPN 'Around The Horn' panelist and Denver Gazette sports columnist Woody Paige to talk about his career, growing up around Elvis in Memphis, going to the University of Tennessee, interviewing Joe Namath at Alabama, his Around The Horn time, Charles Barkley and Arnold Palmer stories, why Dr. J is one of the nicest sports stars, Rick Reilly sports travel stories and his Tennessee Vols Mt. Rushmore and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Woody PaigeTo learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.comBy the way, this is a free, independent national sports podcast. To keep it that way, I'm going to need some help from you guys. If you're a fan of the pod and you haven't already, take a second right now and leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It really does help, and it's so quick and easy to do. Thanks, y'all!Keep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the dispiriting demise (and end?) of his beloved magazine; on the curious case of Sidd Finch and the decision to tell Michael Jordan to bag baseball; on defending the Swimsuit Issue and a bitter divorce from Frank Deford; on Dan Jenkins and George Plimpton and William Nack and Pat Putnam and Rick Reilly and the world's greatest sports writers.

Rick talked to Len Berman and Michael Riedel about the end of Sports Illustrated. It was the magazine every sports fan read back in the day.

Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Join 10's of thousands of your fellow learning leaders and receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12   https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 What makes a great interview? They tell stories It feels like your eavesdropping on their conversation (he takes you inside) He disarms them with humor Ask shorter questions… Take care of your people… Dan has had the Dannettes with him for many years. He listens to his teammates, Makes them part of his show, and truly cares for him. In return, they are there for him every day. It seems obvious, but it's not. Dan is evidence that this approach works… Dan has been influenced by Howard Stern's interviewing style of always being curious... And he makes his staff part of the show. "I love being a voice in your head. You're in your car, driving, and I love being that voice in your head." Interviewing... Manage the tension. "Shorter questions get better answers." Dan met Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden and agreed that he would be cast in his next movie... He has since been cast in many more. Dan shares the story of meeting Dave Matthews, spilling his beer on him, and then later singing karaoke with him. Dan is the author of The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football: The NFL's Greatest Players, Plays, Scandals, and Screw-Ups (Plus Stuff We Totally Made Up) Leaving ESPN – Dan admitted he was hurt when good friend, Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly (who would move to ESPN) wrote, "Patrick was making one of the top 5 biggest career mistakes in entertainment history," ranking right under Shelley Long's leaving Cheers and Katie Couric's leaving NBC's Today show for the CBS Evening News. Life/Career advice: Be humble, be hungry, have humility, and be ready to go when your opportunity presents itself. The old adage rings true, “You don't have to get ready if you stay ready.” Always be ready for your opportunity. Retirement Tour – Dan Patrick announces he plans to continue the Dan Patrick Show for the next four-and-a-half years with the intention of retiring at the end of 2027.

This episode features a review of the book So Help Me Golf by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated/ESPN The Magazine fame. We talk through many of the hilarious and completely random golf stories that Reilly experienced or unearthed over the last 3 decades as a sports writer

Running backs are being persecuted and we have some ideas to fix it. Shohei Ohtani trade destinations (00:00:00-00:25:50). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Joel Embiid wanting out of Philly and Bill Belichick being on the hot seat (00:25:50-00:55:23). Rick Reilly joins the show to talk about his new book, semi retiring at the perfect time, LIV golf, British Open memories and Kate Upton Boobs (00:55:23-01:35:11). Mt Rushmore of running backs (01:35:11-01:53:42). Riggs and Kirk Minihane join the show to talk Open Championship picks, who is deserving from the Golf Gods and more (01:53:42-02:20:44). We finish with Jimbos (02:20:44-02:33:21).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/PardonMyTake

Rex Chapman sits down with legendary journalist Rick Reilly and legendary Jeopardy winner Amy Schneider to talk all things Marge Schott. They get into the good, the bad, and the ugly of the former Cincinnati Reds owner. The good section was pretty short. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog stops by to talk to Rex about Marge's famous dogs, Schottzie and Schottzie 2.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Reilly, sportswriter, best-selling author, and Washington Post contributing columnist joins John Williams to talk about a recent column he wrote criticizing pickleball (and the backlash he faced after). Rick also shares his thoughts about the recent LIV-PGA merger. Rick’s most recent book, “So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game,” was released last […]

Rick Reilly, sportswriter, best-selling author, and Washington Post contributing columnist joins John Williams to talk about a recent column he wrote criticizing pickleball (and the backlash he faced after). Rick also shares his thoughts about the recent LIV-PGA merger. Rick’s most recent book, “So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game,” was released last […]

Rick Reilly, sportswriter, best-selling author, and Washington Post contributing columnist joins John Williams to talk about a recent column he wrote criticizing pickleball (and the backlash he faced after). Rick also shares his thoughts about the recent LIV-PGA merger. Rick’s most recent book, “So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game,” was released last […]

Rick Reilly joins me in this special segment of the show. Rick shares his thoughts on: The US Open and LA Country ClubLIV/PGA Tour mergerPhilWho's the greatest of all-time Jack or TigerHis 694 tries to make a hole in oneSome of his favorite golf holesLiving in Italy during the Covid outbreak.Playing golf with Donald TrumpAnd much more...

Joining Donny is legendary sportswriter and author, Rick Reilly. Reilly, who has covered some of the biggest names in the game, dives into his childhood, growing up with an alcoholic father, and how the game of golf has played an impactful role in his life. He further speaks to how spending time with Donald Trump on the golf course led him to write his New York Times bestselling book "Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Kelly wrap up their first year of original content with a hilarious visit with the great Rick Reilly, whose new book celebrates all that makes golf so special. Get ready for a rollicking interview -- Bob conducted it from a hospital bed! -- and get your hands on "So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game."

Welcome back to Day 3 in our series based on the book Tiger Woods: Celebrating 25 Years on the PGA Tour by the editors of Sports Illustrated. Whether you're playing in a tournament or a weekend scramble, you're still competing. Today, we'll hear a story from Rick Reilly about dealing with pressure and recovering from a bad start—just like Tiger did at the 1997 Masters.

Welcome back to Day 2 in our series based on the book Tiger Woods: Celebrating 25 Years on the PGA Tour by the editors of Sports Illustrated. We know practice is important. But we often resist putting in the time. Today, we'll hear a story from Rick Reilly that can change our perspective. It starts with Wayne Gretzky, ends with Tiger Woods, and is connected by a love of practice.

This week, launch a new 7-day series based on the book Tiger Woods: Celebrating 25 Years on the PGA Tour by the editors of Sports Illustrated. Sometimes, we all roll our eyes when we hear about the mental game. But in today's story from Rick Reilly, we'll trace the impact that attitude, affirmations, and a positive mindset had on Tiger's development as a player. Reilly takes us back to 1981 when Tiger was six-years-old…

Zibby speaks to longtime Sports Illustrated and ESPN writer and New York Times bestselling author Rick Reilly about his latest book So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game, a valentine to his favorite sport. Rick shares his best golf stories, from playing in Bali with ball-stealing monkeys to caddying for Donald Trump. He also talks about the sports announcer who taught him that the best sports stories aren't about sports at all and shares his best tips for beating writer's block and imposter syndrome!Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UPVbJmBookshop: https://bit.ly/3fTNW4zSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know Rick Reilly from the back page of Sports Illustrated, where he delivered 800 words of humor, heartbreak or heroism every week for 15 years. And though you've seen him at St. Andrews and read him at Augusta—his ‘96 opus on Norman's collapse is an all-timer—you'll be surprised to discover just how deep his golf obsession goes. Reilly, who joined the Broken Tee Society earlier this year, jumped into our members-only Discord server to talk with Tom Coyne about his lifelong love of the game, which he has distilled into his new book So Help Me Golf. The stories within—from a fraught relationship with his dad, to the myriad cheating methods employed by sitting US presidents, to tales of POWs and drug-mule caddies—cement him as one of the finest golf scribes of our time.

Golf and leisure expert Randy Burgan along with co-host PGA Pro Bobby Hall focus on golf courses, tournaments, and tips for improving your game.  ESPM Sports commentator Rick Reilly is today's guest.

Rick Reilly was once a legendary sportswriter. Rick Reilly established his career at Sports Illustrated...before ending his journey with ESPN. Rick Reilly was a respected journalist...but his legacy has fallen off the rails upon retirement. We reveal and react to a recent statement from Rick Reilly...where he floats a radical conspiracy theory about Donald Trump. We dig into recent history of Rick Reilly and his outlandish statements...and explain how a legendary media career has been ruined by TDS.

The golf world is at war, the instigators are a brutal, despotic regime, and it needs to be stopped, says acclaimed sports journalist Rick Reilly. The Saudi-backed LIV pro tour has golfers squaring off over the PGA versus the allure of vast sums of easy, dirty money, all while fans get the shaft. No one needed this mess, says Reilly, the bestselling author of the new book So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game. He joins Anthony this week to talk about how LIV's damage can still be contained before it's too late, and why the sooner the Saudi regime loses interest and drops its gimmicky intrusion, the better it will be for everyone. (Recorded July 7, 2022)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker are joined in the pod by Andy Jacobs and Geoff Peters for another Birthday Spread. Also in the pod, American author Rick Reilly and AFC Wimbledon supporting comedian Geoff Norcott. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts tells Rich how he plans to improve in his 2nd year in the NFL after reaching the Pro Bowl as a rookie and how he plans to score more than just one TD next season.  Author and award-winning golf writer Rick Reilly joins Rich in-studio where he explains how Phil Mickelson went from one of his favorite players to ruining his legacy after joining the Saudi-backed LIV Tour, what the PGA Tour must do to stem defections to the upstart rival league, and touts his new book ‘So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game,' and shares his favorite stories about golfing with Hall of Fame announcers Al Michaels and Vin Scully and much more. Rich can't hide his unabashed excitement about his beloved Jets after New York Head Coach Robert Saleh had nothing but glowing praise for the improvement shown by 2nd-year QB Zach Wilson in the team's minicamp.  Rich uses disgruntled Carolina Panthers WR Robby Anderson as an example of how NOT to answer a question that could impact your job.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUNDOWN  At the top of the show, Mitch quizzes Scott with a Stump the Band question about women's hoops before opening the listener mailbag. Then, Mitch chats about his spontaneous M's game on Saturday night with the family before discussing the controversial LIV League in corrupt Saudi Arabia. A trio of guests are longtime golf writer Rick Reilly, Mariners insider Jason Churchill, & former Navy pilot Doug Lito. The show wraps up with “Other Stuff” topics ranging from the Broncos sale to Walmart heir, the Space Needle suing a local coffee company, and a lawsuit against GEICO you won't believe!  GUESTS  Rick Reilly | So Help Me Golf author   Jason Churchill | Prospect Insider Mariners writer  Doug Lito | Former Navy pilot & current film actor  TABLE OF CONTENTS  1:41 | As usual, Mitch tests Hotshot with a Stump the Band question: this week's topic is women's basketball records.  23:40 | Mitch decided to take the family to T-Mobile Park on a whim Saturday night and has tons of observations to share. 37:05 | The guys discuss how top PGA golfers are joining the LIV League in Saudi Arabia which has widespread human rights violations.  47:14 | GUEST: Golf writer Rick Reilly joins the show to reflect on golf memories and weigh in on Phil Mickelson's turmoil in recent years.  1:18:40 | GUEST: Jason Churchill hops back on the show to react to the Sox series and look ahead to the remainder of the 2022 season including rising prospects.  1:40:13 | GUEST: Doug Lito shares his story from a teenager seeing Top Gun to a Navy pilot and actor in the Top Gun: Maverick.  1:57:28 | Today's “Other Stuff” stories include the Denver Broncos ownership change, the Space Needle bullying a local coffee company, and a crazy lawsuit against GEICO. 

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Writer and author Rick Reilly joined the show as his new book, "So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game," stories in the book, the current state of the PGA Tour and the LIV Tour. Also, discussions about the Carolina Hurricanes as the team had their exit interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh discusses why it was a bad night for Duke, reveals his NBA Finals pick, and reacts to Will Dalton's review of "A Few Good Men", in another edition of "At The Movies". Josh is also joined by publisher for Deacons & Devils Illustrated, Conor O'Neil, to talk Trevor Keels staying in the NBA Draft, New York Times bestselling author, Rick Reilly, to tell some cool stories, like the times he golfed with Trump and Charles Barkley, and voice of USA Baseball, Daron Vaught, to talk "Tommy Tanks" leaving NC State.

Hour 4 has Social Studies, a visit from Rick Reilly, and Cardinals talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick talks about his new golf book and tells stories about Phil and Tiger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network Podcast Ep 318 and our 1-ON-1 conversation with bestselling author and golf nut, Rick Reilly as we explore the hot topics of the day (Greg Norman, Phil, Tiger v Jack, and more) and dive into his hilarious new book, "So Help Me Golf." ---------------- FGN 24/7 Listener Hotline - 989-787-0193 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Check out FGN videos on YouTube !

Writer Rick Reilly shares stories from 'So Help me Golf'-Col. George Hall -- he was imprisoned in a 6-foot Hanoi Hilton cell for four years and yet played 18 holes of golf EVERY DAY (in his mind).  Hear how this saved his life-A guy played 600 rounds of golf last year, the most of any American. And, he lives in North Dakota!  Is he still married?-Great stories of Rick writing the “back page” column for Sports Illustrated...and, much much more.Rick Reilly's new Book'So Help me Golf'  Order Here

Legendary sportswriter Rick Reilly tells stories from his 40 years of covering sports including how (and how often) Donald Trump cheats at golf, the time Mike Tyson accused Reilly of killing his dog, how hardcore Michael Jordan is about betting on golf, why he doesn't like Tiger Woods as a person, and meeting O.J. Simpson at the Super Bowl.   Buy Rick Reilly's new book, So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game   Buy Drinkin Bros' new HardAF Seltzer Here!   Get your Drinkin' Bros Merch here!    Go to ghostbed.com/drinkinbros and use code DRINKINBROS for 30% off EVERYTHING (Mattresses, Adjustable Base, and more) -- plus a 101 Night Sleep Trial and Mattresses Made in the USA!   Sign up at MyBookie.com with promo code DRINKINBROS and your first deposit is immediately doubled, all the way up to a $1000!

Legendary sportswriter Rick Reilly joins the Drop Zone (2:05) to tell a series of terrific golf stories, dish on Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, break down what the internet has done to sportswriting and tell us about his new book, So Help Me Golf. Then Luke Kerr-Dineen and James Colgan join Dylan and Sean to break down the best (and riskiest) investments for Q3 of the PGA Tour Stock Exchange, including one giant investment in a big name... RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

The "Be Right" Boys are saddened by yet another close call with Cameron Young, and humbled by a fellow Golf Digest staffer's recent gambling hot streak. More importantly, sportswriting legend Rick Reilly joins the show to discuss his new golf book as well as offer hot takes and tales on everything from Tiger to Jack to Phil to an incredible Greg Norman story. Plus, we look ahead to this week's AT&T Byron Nelson.

Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker are joined in the pod by prankster Simon Brodkin to promote his new tour 'Troublemaker', auctioneer Graham Budd to discuss the Agueroooo shirt going up for auction following Diego Maradona's Hand of God one fetching over £7m and golf author and journalist Rick Reilly on his new book 'So Help Me Golf': Why We Love the Game'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Swantek hangs with Rick Reilly to discuss some of the stories in his upcoming book, “So Help Me Golf. Why We Love the Game"

This is the book Rick Reilly has been writing in the back of his head since he fell in love with the game of golf at eleven years old. He unpacks and explores all of the wonderful, maddening, heart-melting, heart-breaking, cool, and captivating things about golf that make the game so utterly addictive. We meet the PGA Tour player who robbed banks by night to pay his motel bills, the golf club maker who takes weekly psychedelic trips, and the caddy who kept his loop even after an 11-year prison stint. We learn how a man on his third heart nearly won the U.S. Open, how a Vietnam POW saved his life playing 18 holes a day in his tiny cell, and about the course that's absolutely free. We'll visit the eighteen most unforgettable holes around the world (Reilly has played them all), including the hole in Indonesia where the biggest hazard is monkeys, the one in the Caribbean that's underwater, and the one in South Africa that requires a shot over a pit of alligators; not to mention Reilly's attempt to play the most mini-golf holes in one day. Reilly will admire and unload on all the great figures in the game, from Phil Mickelson to Bobby Jones to the simple reason Jack Nicklaus is better than Tiger Woods. Reilly will explain why we should stop hating Bryson DeChambeau unless we hate genius, the greatest upset in women's golf history, and why Ernie Els throws away every ball that makes a birdie. Plus all the Greg Norman stories Reilly has never been able to tell before. Connecting it all will be the story of Reilly's own personal journey through the game, especially as it connects to his tumultuous relationship with his alcoholic father, and how the two eventually reconciled through golf. This is Reilly's valentine to golf, a cornucopia of stories that no golfer will want to be without.

  Show Notes and Links to Jon Finkel's Work On Episode 37, Pete is honored to talk with Jon Finkel,  the award-winning author of Hoops Heist, The Life of Dad, Jocks In Chief, The Athlete, Heart Over Height, “Mean” Joe Greene and more. His books have been endorsed by everyone from Mark Cuban and Tony Dungy to Spike Lee, Kevin Durant and Chef Robert Irvine. He has written for GQ, Men's Health, Yahoo! Sports, The New York Times and has appeared on CBS: This Morning, Good Morning Texas, and hundreds of radio shows, podcasts and streams. Jon's 2020 book, Hoops Heist: Seattle, the Sonics, and How a Stolen Team's Legacy Gave Rise to the NBA's Secret Empire, can be found wherever books are sold.    Jon Finkel's Website Article from 2013 about Nate Robinson's Incredible Leaping Ability Buy Hoops Heist here! (Bookshop) Buy Hoops Heist here! (Amazon) “Notable mention” in The Best American Sports Writing anthology in 2017: Basketball in the Driveway Authors/Books Mentioned and Allusions Referenced During the Episode:   -at around 2:45-Jon Finkel talks about his love of reading as a kid, particularly sports biographies, and his family's love of sports   -at around 5:15-Jon talks about the childhood athletic battles between he and his brother, echoed by Pete with he and his brothers' battles, especially in basketball   -at around 7:00-Jon and Pete wax nostalgic and poetic about the “old days” and Sports Illustrated as a print magazine juggernaut and some of the great writers (Steve Rushin was Jon's favorite)   -at around 10:45-Jon talks about his luck in growing up in Boston and reading all-star journalists like Jackie McMullen, Bob Ryan, Leigh Montville, and more   -at around 11:45-Jon and Pete talk about SÍ for Kids icon Buzz Beamer   -at around 12:35-Jon talks about “chills at will” in his own reading history, including Rick Reilly's “Life of Reilly” and Jim Murray's The Great Ones    -at around 18:20-Jon talks about his college and post-graduate education in writing, both in the classroom and outside   -at around 22:00-Jon talks about working in Hollywood through building sets on The Man Show and soon writing some for the show   -at around 23:00-Jon talks about his self-education in writing a query letter and debuting with Men's Fitness after inquiring about writing an article in which he would train and learn to dunk   -at around 24:50-Jon talks about the article that was published following his query   -at around 25:55-Pete and Jon discuss story ideas of theirs that had great potential but have exceeded their statute of limitations; Jon talks about training for the NFL combine and competing in a high-level volleyball for prospective articles; Pete talks about his perfect setup for a book idea about dunking-one that got away   -at around 31:35-Jon talks about his early writing for Men's Health and Men's Fitness and beginning by writing personal profiles that ended up becoming consistent cover stories   -at around 34:45-Jon talks about the balance between commerce and art, particularly in writing aesthetically-pleasing prose and also satisfying advertisers    -at around 38:45-Jon tells two incredibly unique Karl Malone stories, one involving a photo shoot, and one involving Kobe Bryant   -at around 45:45-Jon talks about his personal relationship with Nate Robinson and how it led to his first book, Heart over Height   -at around 48:45-Jon talks about Dadvantage: A Blueprint for New Fathers to Stay in Shape on No Sleep, with No Time and No Equipment and The Life of Dad: A Blueprint for New Fathers to Stay in Shape on No Sleep, with No Time and No Equipment; he also talks about   -at around 52:45-Jon talks about how he and Isaiah Thomas' Slow Grind Media managed to write and publish his most-recent book, the outstanding Hoops Heist, in a pandemic year   -at around 54:50-Pete and Jon talk about how the structure of the book (Part I as Seattle and Sonics history; Part II as the legacy of Seattle's close-knit basketball community) adds to its power   -at around 57:45-Jon talks about the importance of using present tense to solidify perspective, including adding to the pathos when the reader experiences the last days of the Seattle NBA franchise as described in the book   -at around 1:00:05-Jon reads from Hoops Heist and discusses Bill Russell, his greatness, his resentments, the media, and racism   -at around 1:04:30-Jon discusses the iconic 90s Sonics   -at around 1:05:45-Jon discusses the basketball camps and incredible cooperation and fraternity of Seattle basketball, and how Seattle truly is a special and welcoming basketball family -at around 1:10:05-Pete (cringe) drops a bar from a freestyle about Doug Christie   -at around 1:10:30-Jon talks upcoming projects, including some cool ideas for “bite-sized bios” and a documentary based on Hoops Heist If you have enjoyed The Chills at Will Podcast, pause your podcast player right now, and go to Apple Podcasts to leave me a nice review.  You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. 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.

This week Jamie is once again joined by co-host Buddy 'The Mediator' McClelland to review Rick Reilly's book, Commander In Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump.On this episode we also discuss:David Letterman's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on NetflixMorgan Spurlock's Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken on Amazon PrimeHolidateAll Elite Wrestling's (AEW) Full GearInternational wrestling companies and the return of Cody Rhodes' last nameHilary Swank's Away

This week Jamie is once again joined by co-host Buddy 'The Mediator' McClelland to review Rick Reilly's book, Commander In Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump.On this episode we also discuss:David Letterman's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on NetflixMorgan Spurlock's Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken on Amazon PrimeHolidateAll Elite Wrestling's (AEW) Full GearInternational wrestling companies and the return of Cody Rhodes' last nameHilary Swank's Away