https://simplecast.com Press Box Chronicles Welcome to Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman—the show where a cranky middle-aged sports writer who has seen it all takes you behind the scenes and into the stories. Bringing Journalism back. I’m your host, Jeff Pearlman Press Box Chronicles en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:43:55 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:44:07 +0000 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Press Box Chronicles https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1a692f8a-0469-4403-a5c2-0b1ec9cf303c/a0280148-716f-4a49-9ae7-e2931ec1814e/3000x3000/43219377-1741542413955-a6c5db68a8f03.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles episodic Welcome to Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman—the show where a cranky middle-aged sports writer who has seen it all takes you behind the scenes and into the stories. Bringing Journalism back. I’m your host, Jeff Pearlman Press Box Chronicles false https://feeds.simplecast.com/vs8Grvn4 mlb, sports, baseball, basketball, documentary, people, general sports, nba, boxing, football, nfl, blogs Press Box Chronicles Randy@3point0labs.io 63f78e91-ba53-4da8-a8e5-e591e68799d9 Hometown Hero: The Small-Town Pitcher Who Reached MLB Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:43:55 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Hometown Hero: The Small-Town Pitcher Who Reached MLB Press Box Chronicles 00:28:28 Today, we're diving into a story that hits home - literally. Today, we're talking about hometown heroes, and how Dave Fleming, from my little town in New York, made it all the way to the Major Leagues. Today, we're diving into a story that hits home - literally. Today, we're talking about hometown heroes, and how Dave Fleming, from my little town in New York, made it all the way to the Major Leagues. false full 60 621dfa50-d0d3-4be1-a377-e96f4640b99e Mark McGwire: Baseball's Biggest Phony Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Mark McGwire: Baseball's Biggest Phony Press Box Chronicles 00:24:36 For the last few weeks, we've highlighted the good guys, the good stories, and the feel good moments of being a journalist covering sports. Not today. Today, we're diving into the biggest phony I've ever covered in baseball, and a guy who cheated his way to one of the most historic seasons in MLB history. For the last few weeks, we've highlighted the good guys, the good stories, and the feel good moments of being a journalist covering sports. Not today. Today, we're diving into the biggest phony I've ever covered in baseball, and a guy who cheated his way to one of the most historic seasons in MLB history. true full 59 43b6ac3f-b5c5-4878-962a-d26dc8db9ce6 The Best WR Duo In The NFL That Hated Each Other | Keyshawn Johnson & Wayne Chrebet Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:56:49 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The Best WR Duo In The NFL That Hated Each Other | Keyshawn Johnson & Wayne Chrebet Press Box Chronicles 00:29:32 Today, we're talking about my (unfortunately) favorite football team again, the New York Jets. Except today, we're diving into the greatest wide receiver duo in franchise history: Keyshawn Johnson and Wayne Chrebet, the former No. 1 pick and undrafted free agent that made it work despite hating each other. Today, we're talking about my (unfortunately) favorite football team again, the New York Jets. Except today, we're diving into the greatest wide receiver duo in franchise history: Keyshawn Johnson and Wayne Chrebet, the former No. 1 pick and undrafted free agent that made it work despite hating each other. false full 58 10d26add-bf6d-43d9-923c-d19098d9f82a YINKA DARE | The Coolest Name But Most Insane NBA Lottery Pick Of All-Time Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:14:26 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles YINKA DARE | The Coolest Name But Most Insane NBA Lottery Pick Of All-Time Press Box Chronicles 00:24:17 Today, we're diving into one of the worst draft picks of all-time, and a guy with perhaps the coolest name of all-time: Yinka Dare. It's 1991, and while driving down the side of a road in Lagos, Nigeria, a 6'10" Yinka Dare was discovered, having never played basketball before. What happened next started out as a fairytale story, but quickly ends in nightmare fashion. Today, we're diving into one of the worst draft picks of all-time, and a guy with perhaps the coolest name of all-time: Yinka Dare. It's 1991, and while driving down the side of a road in Lagos, Nigeria, a 6'10" Yinka Dare was discovered, having never played basketball before. What happened next started out as a fairytale story, but quickly ends in nightmare fashion. false full 57 eaf7b78b-0e2c-49bd-ac52-b60cf90735e7 The Nicest Athlete In All Of Sports | Major League Baseball's Sean Casey Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The Nicest Athlete In All Of Sports | Major League Baseball's Sean Casey Press Box Chronicles 00:24:58 People gravitate towards a**holes -- If you watch this show, you know some of our biggest episodes are about the biggest a**holes in sports. But today, we're going in a different direction. Today, we're talking about arguably the nicest human to walk the Earth, and certainly the nicest athlete in MLB history: Sean Casey. People gravitate towards a**holes -- If you watch this show, you know some of our biggest episodes are about the biggest a**holes in sports. But today, we're going in a different direction. Today, we're talking about arguably the nicest human to walk the Earth, and certainly the nicest athlete in MLB history: Sean Casey. false full 56 2014a6f7-9c2b-437c-a617-e2d02514b702 How Prison Life Led To The Baseball Diamond | The Ron LeFlore Story Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:20:13 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles How Prison Life Led To The Baseball Diamond | The Ron LeFlore Story Press Box Chronicles 00:26:44 We've had some insane stories on the is show, but today might take the cake. It's 1969, and Ron LeFlore is a kid in Detroit who goes to prison for armed robbery, stealing $35,000 in cash. Less than 5 years later, having never played sports in his life, he's the starting centerfielder for the Detroit Tigers. We've had some insane stories on the is show, but today might take the cake. It's 1969, and Ron LeFlore is a kid in Detroit who goes to prison for armed robbery, stealing $35,000 in cash. Less than 5 years later, having never played sports in his life, he's the starting centerfielder for the Detroit Tigers. false full 55 dfcfdc1f-af4c-4679-9423-44cb35199baf The Comeback That Fell Short | How Jim Palmer Returned To Major League Baseball At 45 Mon, 9 Mar 2026 14:29:58 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The Comeback That Fell Short | How Jim Palmer Returned To Major League Baseball At 45 Press Box Chronicles 00:23:57 Today, we're diving into one of my favorite comeback stories. Jim Palmer was a standout pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, who called it a career in 1984. Seven years later, he decided he wasn't finished with the game he loved. Today, we're diving into one of my favorite comeback stories. Jim Palmer was a standout pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, who called it a career in 1984. Seven years later, he decided he wasn't finished with the game he loved. false full 54 2b6c54e0-b4ce-4714-a4f4-8a17ab21e811 Large, Limited & Pasty: The White Goon of the 1980's and the NBA's answer to a "too black" league Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:39:57 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Large, Limited & Pasty: The White Goon of the 1980's and the NBA's answer to a "too black" league Press Box Chronicles 00:30:22 When you think of the NBA in the 1980's, you think of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon & much more. But what many forget is the large, limited, pasty 7-footer that sat at the end of every team's bench - The White Goon. And that's what we're going to discuss today on the Press Box Chronicles. When you think of the NBA in the 1980's, you think of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon & much more. But what many forget is the large, limited, pasty 7-footer that sat at the end of every team's bench - The White Goon. And that's what we're going to discuss today on the Press Box Chronicles. false full 53 031837b2-5ce0-42bb-bfc2-5a2b73765316 The University of the Southwest Golf Team Tragedy | The hardest story of my career Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:51:26 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The University of the Southwest Golf Team Tragedy | The hardest story of my career Press Box Chronicles 00:31:41 If you watch this show, you know that some of these stories may be difficult to talk about or listen to, but today we are diving into possibly the toughest. It's the hardest story I've ever had to cover, but in a way, was one of the proudest pieces I've done in my career. This is the tragic story of a horrific night in 2022 with the University of the Southwest Golf team. If you watch this show, you know that some of these stories may be difficult to talk about or listen to, but today we are diving into possibly the toughest. It's the hardest story I've ever had to cover, but in a way, was one of the proudest pieces I've done in my career. This is the tragic story of a horrific night in 2022 with the University of the Southwest Golf team. false full 52 bb21424b-5dd4-4671-b9ce-5d0d2e911795 The NFL does NOT want you to know why Seahawks legend Kenny Easley died Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:56:19 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The NFL does NOT want you to know why Seahawks legend Kenny Easley died Press Box Chronicles 00:26:44 Today, I'm diving into one of my most-viewed social media videos of all-time - the death of Seahawks Hall of Fame Safety Kenny Easley, and the dark secret the NFL does NOT want you to know. Today, I'm diving into one of my most-viewed social media videos of all-time - the death of Seahawks Hall of Fame Safety Kenny Easley, and the dark secret the NFL does NOT want you to know. false full 51 35a43e77-9ade-43e2-bdb7-5b754d73d2a3 Sexiest Man Mix Up | How NFL QB Elvis Grbac ended up People Magazine's Sexiest Athlete Alive Mon, 9 Feb 2026 15:27:28 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Sexiest Man Mix Up | How NFL QB Elvis Grbac ended up People Magazine's Sexiest Athlete Alive Press Box Chronicles 00:20:27 Most are familiar with People Magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' issue that comes out every year. However, what most people don't know, is that in 1998, while planning to name Chiefs QB Rich Gannon with the honor, they mistakenly photographed Elvis Grbac. Instead of acknowledging the mix up, they ran with it. This is the story. Most are familiar with People Magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' issue that comes out every year. However, what most people don't know, is that in 1998, while planning to name Chiefs QB Rich Gannon with the honor, they mistakenly photographed Elvis Grbac. Instead of acknowledging the mix up, they ran with it. This is the story. false full 50 eee29db1-8786-4d53-969b-0bf6f5d8c7b6 MLB's Will Clark Was A Cackling Douchebag... Or At Least That's What I Thought Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:43:03 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles MLB's Will Clark Was A Cackling Douchebag... Or At Least That's What I Thought Press Box Chronicles 00:27:14 Today, we're diving into one of the biggest A**holes I've ever covered in professional sports - Will Clark. He was rude, crass, and upon every encounter we've ever had, was the biggest cackling douche I'd ever encountered. But I wonder, sitting here today in 2026, was Will Clark the cackling douche, or was I? Today, we're diving into one of the biggest A**holes I've ever covered in professional sports - Will Clark. He was rude, crass, and upon every encounter we've ever had, was the biggest cackling douche I'd ever encountered. But I wonder, sitting here today in 2026, was Will Clark the cackling douche, or was I? false full 49 330c2d85-0085-4947-83a1-bb50ad195506 Don Mattingly & Wade Boggs RARE Dual New York Yankees Auto Rip Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:40:10 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Don Mattingly & Wade Boggs RARE Dual New York Yankees Auto Rip Press Box Chronicles 00:10:57 Today, we're diving into a box of 2024 Topps Museum Collection Baseball Hobby Box. I've pulled some great cards on this show, but today takes the cake. Legends that we love (and some I hate) ripped one after another. Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite card from this rip was. Make sure you visit https://tombstonecollectibles.com to rip your favorite hobby boxes live! Today, we're diving into a box of 2024 Topps Museum Collection Baseball Hobby Box. I've pulled some great cards on this show, but today takes the cake. Legends that we love (and some I hate) ripped one after another. Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite card from this rip was. Make sure you visit https://tombstonecollectibles.com to rip your favorite hobby boxes live! false full 48 c2f7ff38-a2f6-4b25-9008-3596ef578b95 Ann Meyers & The Indiana Pacers: The First Woman To Play In The NBA Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:41:21 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Ann Meyers & The Indiana Pacers: The First Woman To Play In The NBA Press Box Chronicles 00:25:47 It's 1979, and Ann Meyers is coming off a record breaking close to her college career. Meyers was the first player (male or female) to be a four-time All-American, the first to record a quadruple-double in college (20 points, 14 rebs, 10 assists and 10 steals), and was the first pick in the WBL. Then, the Indiana Pacers of the NBA came calling. What happened next was history in the making. It's 1979, and Ann Meyers is coming off a record breaking close to her college career. Meyers was the first player (male or female) to be a four-time All-American, the first to record a quadruple-double in college (20 points, 14 rebs, 10 assists and 10 steals), and was the first pick in the WBL. Then, the Indiana Pacers of the NBA came calling. What happened next was history in the making. false full 47 d8fdc6a1-a2ff-4802-a8ca-25415c451a58 The Most Feared Cornerback In NFL History | Lester Hayes Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The Most Feared Cornerback In NFL History | Lester Hayes Press Box Chronicles 00:22:43 Today, we're diving into the most feared cornerback in NFL history. A guy who shut down half the field, had QB's shook, and was so good the NFL made rules around him. The man that made 'Stickum' illegal in the NFL. This is the Lester Hayes story. Today, we're diving into the most feared cornerback in NFL history. A guy who shut down half the field, had QB's shook, and was so good the NFL made rules around him. The man that made 'Stickum' illegal in the NFL. This is the Lester Hayes story. false full 46 97569a14-a974-4cd6-8da4-5c05acde5888 MLB Wife Swap: The INSANE story of how two New York Yankees players traded lives, wives and kids Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles MLB Wife Swap: The INSANE story of how two New York Yankees players traded lives, wives and kids Press Box Chronicles 00:21:15 Season 3 is here and we're kicking it off with one of the most iNSANE stories you've ever heard. It's 1973, and two New York Yankee pitchers decide they want to make a trade - not for money, not to another team, not for a jersey number - for each other's lives. And not just their lives, but their wives, children and pets. What happens next you have to hear to believe! Season 3 is here and we're kicking it off with one of the most iNSANE stories you've ever heard. It's 1973, and two New York Yankee pitchers decide they want to make a trade - not for money, not to another team, not for a jersey number - for each other's lives. And not just their lives, but their wives, children and pets. What happens next you have to hear to believe! false full 45 5cdc6a56-ca37-4869-930f-03b62b8edee8 1989/90 NBA Hoops Series 2 | MAGIC JOHNSON PULL + 90's Legends Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles 1989/90 NBA Hoops Series 2 | MAGIC JOHNSON PULL + 90's Legends Press Box Chronicles 00:23:09 Welcome back to another episode of Break Time with Jeff Pearlman! Today, we're ripping a 1989/90 Hoops Series 2 NBA Pack featuring an INCREDIBLE MAGIC JOHNSON pull that you have to see to believe! Head to https://tombstonecollectibles.com to get in on all the card breaking action and order your box set today. Welcome back to another episode of Break Time with Jeff Pearlman! Today, we're ripping a 1989/90 Hoops Series 2 NBA Pack featuring an INCREDIBLE MAGIC JOHNSON pull that you have to see to believe! Head to https://tombstonecollectibles.com to get in on all the card breaking action and order your box set today. false full 44 6762a5ae-b095-4757-8d9d-5e76a0d3cb04 Jerry Tarkanian: How The Las Vegas Mafia Helped Start The LA Lakers Showtime Dynasty Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Jerry Tarkanian: How The Las Vegas Mafia Helped Start The LA Lakers Showtime Dynasty Press Box Chronicles 00:19:20 Today, we're diving into a story that quite literally changed the course of basketball history. It's 1979, and legendary UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian, who's coming off an incredible Final Four run, is approached by then-Los Angeles Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke, and soon-to-be Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, to be the head coach of the team. What happens next changed the course of basketball history, giving birth to the Showtime Lakers of the NBA and the Runnin' Rebels of college basketball. Today, we're diving into a story that quite literally changed the course of basketball history. It's 1979, and legendary UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian, who's coming off an incredible Final Four run, is approached by then-Los Angeles Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke, and soon-to-be Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, to be the head coach of the team. What happens next changed the course of basketball history, giving birth to the Showtime Lakers of the NBA and the Runnin' Rebels of college basketball. false full 43 b4039ab8-eb9b-4c6a-b44f-8bda3ee1bcbe A Poetic Sports Legacy: The Marcus Lattimore Story Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles A Poetic Sports Legacy: The Marcus Lattimore Story Press Box Chronicles 00:21:33 Today, we're diving into a legendary college football player from the University of South Carolina named Marcus Lattimore, who - 15 years removed from his prime playing days - sees sports for what it is. He's also the only athlete I've ever covered who left his professional playing career to become a poet - and one of the brightest young writers of his generation. Today, we're diving into a legendary college football player from the University of South Carolina named Marcus Lattimore, who - 15 years removed from his prime playing days - sees sports for what it is. He's also the only athlete I've ever covered who left his professional playing career to become a poet - and one of the brightest young writers of his generation. false full 42 871d0429-c9d4-45bb-96de-11ba95d398d7 Forgotten Greatness: The Story Of Ken Griffey, Sr. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Forgotten Greatness: The Story Of Ken Griffey, Sr. Press Box Chronicles 00:24:12 Today, we're diving into one of my childhood heroes - my favorite baseball player of all-time: Ken Griffey, Sr. From World Series Champion to forgotten baseball star, he was more than just Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Father - he was a legend of the game. Today, we're diving into one of my childhood heroes - my favorite baseball player of all-time: Ken Griffey, Sr. From World Series Champion to forgotten baseball star, he was more than just Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Father - he was a legend of the game. false full 41 efd3164e-aba1-42b4-b894-5e53bb738414 John Jefferson: The Coolest Football Player Of All-Time Mon, 1 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles John Jefferson: The Coolest Football Player Of All-Time Press Box Chronicles 00:20:59 Today, we're diving into one of the coolest football players of all-time - no, actually, maybe THE coolest football player of all-time - John Jefferson. The goggles wearing, 1,000-yard receiver may just be the coolest football player I've ever seen in my lifetime - and his downfall and subsequent departure from the NFL is one of the saddest, quickest falls from grace we've ever seen. Today, we're diving into one of the coolest football players of all-time - no, actually, maybe THE coolest football player of all-time - John Jefferson. The goggles wearing, 1,000-yard receiver may just be the coolest football player I've ever seen in my lifetime - and his downfall and subsequent departure from the NFL is one of the saddest, quickest falls from grace we've ever seen. false full 40 5179d5ad-7f34-4a3f-b2a6-6794b119c3a6 Billy Ripken & The F*** Face Card | The Funniest Baseball Card Of All-Time Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Billy Ripken & The F*** Face Card | The Funniest Baseball Card Of All-Time Press Box Chronicles 00:09:42 Today on a brand new episode of Break Time, we're diving into the most notorious, hilarious, wildest baseball card of all-time. A card that, when I was a kid, you wanted more than a Mike Schmidt rookie, or a Ken Griffey rookie - The Billy Ripken F*** Face card. Today on a brand new episode of Break Time, we're diving into the most notorious, hilarious, wildest baseball card of all-time. A card that, when I was a kid, you wanted more than a Mike Schmidt rookie, or a Ken Griffey rookie - The Billy Ripken F*** Face card. false full 39 762d1240-3cd8-4e74-9052-540ce8a3c4b3 Heroism & Heartbreak: The Joe Delaney Story Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Heroism & Heartbreak: The Joe Delaney Story Press Box Chronicles 00:16:54 Today, we're diving into one of the most requested pieces on this channel: The great American hero Joe Delaney. We love tossing the word 'hero' out when speaking about athletes, but there's only a handful who've ever been honored enough to earn that title, and Joe Delaney is one of them. This is his story. We're going on tour! PBC City Series tickets are available here: https://www.3point0labs.io/pbctour Today, we're diving into one of the most requested pieces on this channel: The great American hero Joe Delaney. We love tossing the word 'hero' out when speaking about athletes, but there's only a handful who've ever been honored enough to earn that title, and Joe Delaney is one of them. This is his story. We're going on tour! PBC City Series tickets are available here: https://www.3point0labs.io/pbctour false full 38 9965994e-a243-421b-b96a-c697e898be9a Quintin Dailey: The Forgotten Chicago Bulls Star With A Complicated, Horrific and Tragic Ending Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Quintin Dailey: The Forgotten Chicago Bulls Star With A Complicated, Horrific and Tragic Ending Press Box Chronicles 00:19:43 Today, we're diving into Quintin Dailey, the University of San Francisco phenom who's life story is one of the most complicated and tragic, yet horrific and grotesque stories I've ever covered. From severe allegations, to playing alongside Michael Jordan in the National Basketball Association, this is the story of Quintin Dailey. Today, we're diving into Quintin Dailey, the University of San Francisco phenom who's life story is one of the most complicated and tragic, yet horrific and grotesque stories I've ever covered. From severe allegations, to playing alongside Michael Jordan in the National Basketball Association, this is the story of Quintin Dailey. false full 37 079fc6d6-2fba-4549-9b05-5443975d8b8b Dave Kingman: Baseball's Biggest A**hole Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Dave Kingman: Baseball's Biggest A**hole Press Box Chronicles 00:23:46 Today, we're diving into a story about a guy who would make Barry Bonds seem like a media darling. A man who makes John Rocker look like - well, John Rocker will always look like a jerk, but you get the point. Today, we're diving into the one and only Dave Kingman, baseball's biggest a**hole. Today, we're diving into a story about a guy who would make Barry Bonds seem like a media darling. A man who makes John Rocker look like - well, John Rocker will always look like a jerk, but you get the point. Today, we're diving into the one and only Dave Kingman, baseball's biggest a**hole. false full 36 1a822ef3-28b3-4844-a5bb-4edd5903cc12 LA's One-Year Wonder: The Vince Ferragamo Story Mon, 3 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles LA's One-Year Wonder: The Vince Ferragamo Story Press Box Chronicles 00:22:14 Today, we're diving into the incredible, confusing, exciting yet deflating career of Vincent Ferragamo, the LA Rams good-looking, strong-armed, career backup QB, who had one of the most amazing one-year runs by an NFL QB in history, only to end up in the very place he competed to get out of. Today, we're diving into the incredible, confusing, exciting yet deflating career of Vincent Ferragamo, the LA Rams good-looking, strong-armed, career backup QB, who had one of the most amazing one-year runs by an NFL QB in history, only to end up in the very place he competed to get out of. false full 35 b488b7f9-d9f6-4c34-b77b-0aca67a444c5 2012 Panini Box Card Break - In a box full of Hall Of Famers, I, of course, pull an autograph of ... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles 2012 Panini Box Card Break - In a box full of Hall Of Famers, I, of course, pull an autograph of ... Press Box Chronicles 00:21:32 Welcome to our brand new series 'Break Time with Jeff Pearlman,' where history comes alive one rip at a time. Today, we break a 2012 Contenders Panini Box, full of current and future Hall Of Fame players. Let's dive into the stories behind the trading cards we all grew up loving. Head to TSRips.com to get in on all the card breaking action and order your box set today. Follow Tombstone Rips on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @TombstoneRips Facebook - @TombstoneRips Welcome to our brand new series 'Break Time with Jeff Pearlman,' where history comes alive one rip at a time. Today, we break a 2012 Contenders Panini Box, full of current and future Hall Of Fame players. Let's dive into the stories behind the trading cards we all grew up loving. Head to TSRips.com to get in on all the card breaking action and order your box set today. Follow Tombstone Rips on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @TombstoneRips Facebook - @TombstoneRips false full 34 6311d9ec-569a-46c4-ad35-7bd4d9166f7a The Most Insane NBA Expansion Team Ever - The 1988 Miami Heat Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The Most Insane NBA Expansion Team Ever - The 1988 Miami Heat Press Box Chronicles 00:21:16 Today, we're going to talk about my favorite NBA expansion team ever. A collection of good to not-so-great players, all buying in to launch the Miami Heat franchise in 1988. Except, they sucked. The 1988 Miami Heat couldn't shoot, couldn't pass, couldn't dribble, and they ended up being on the wrong side of NBA history. Today, we're going to talk about my favorite NBA expansion team ever. A collection of good to not-so-great players, all buying in to launch the Miami Heat franchise in 1988. Except, they sucked. The 1988 Miami Heat couldn't shoot, couldn't pass, couldn't dribble, and they ended up being on the wrong side of NBA history. false full 33 aae76255-fae2-4767-9cbe-aefa5ab2875e I Found The Real Baby From Tupac Shakur's 'Brenda's Got A Baby' Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles I Found The Real Baby From Tupac Shakur's 'Brenda's Got A Baby' Press Box Chronicles 00:19:37 Today, we are diving into a story that is maybe my greatest accomplishment as a journalist in my career. It's 1991, and Tupac Shakur has just released his debut album '2pacalypse Now' with his smash hit single 'Brenda's Got A Baby.' It's a song about a young woman who gives birth to a son on the floor of her kitchen, and leaves him in a trash heap. It's a harrowing story that hits deeply for many, and is one of his biggest hits to date. Except, the story was real. It was based on a real woman. And a real baby. And I found them both. Today, we are diving into a story that is maybe my greatest accomplishment as a journalist in my career. It's 1991, and Tupac Shakur has just released his debut album '2pacalypse Now' with his smash hit single 'Brenda's Got A Baby.' It's a song about a young woman who gives birth to a son on the floor of her kitchen, and leaves him in a trash heap. It's a harrowing story that hits deeply for many, and is one of his biggest hits to date. Except, the story was real. It was based on a real woman. And a real baby. And I found them both. false full 32 b2b74f56-928e-4ca2-b23b-42187476676b The Craziest Flight in Baseball History: The 1986 Mets Plane Ride Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The Craziest Flight in Baseball History: The 1986 Mets Plane Ride Press Box Chronicles 00:22:22 This it it. The team, the story, the one you've all been asking for. However for this, we're going to focus on one specific instance from the most batshit crazy, insane MLB team of all-time: The 1986 New York Mets. Post NLCS, the Mets are coming off a huge win over the Houston Astros, and heading to the World Series. What happens next is the craziest sh*t you've ever heard. This it it. The team, the story, the one you've all been asking for. However for this, we're going to focus on one specific instance from the most batshit crazy, insane MLB team of all-time: The 1986 New York Mets. Post NLCS, the Mets are coming off a huge win over the Houston Astros, and heading to the World Series. What happens next is the craziest sh*t you've ever heard. false full 31 8264ee6d-d9fb-4f5d-be52-e2e2a6f91d97 Mark Fidrych | How Injury & Neglect Derailed A Detroit Tigers Phenomenon Mon, 6 Oct 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Mark Fidrych | How Injury & Neglect Derailed A Detroit Tigers Phenomenon Press Box Chronicles 00:28:07 Today, we're going to discuss one of my favorite baseball players of all time. He was a flash in the pan who was set for a much longer career, but like many athletes, injuries derailed his promising future. Today, we discuss the legend of former Detroit Tigers ace Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. Today, we're going to discuss one of my favorite baseball players of all time. He was a flash in the pan who was set for a much longer career, but like many athletes, injuries derailed his promising future. Today, we discuss the legend of former Detroit Tigers ace Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. false full 30 19751017-9284-43ae-99e6-a3695d4c5977 Why Tony Rodriguez can never forget Henry Ruggs III Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Why Tony Rodriguez can never forget Henry Ruggs III Press Box Chronicles 00:17:45 Usually, we do these stories about sports figures past, present and future. But today, we're going to talk about an unsung hero. It's November 2021, and Henry Ruggs III has just got into a terrible car crash, killing Tina Tinter and her dog, Max. But on that night, there was a third person on site: Tony Rodriguez. This is his story. Usually, we do these stories about sports figures past, present and future. But today, we're going to talk about an unsung hero. It's November 2021, and Henry Ruggs III has just got into a terrible car crash, killing Tina Tinter and her dog, Max. But on that night, there was a third person on site: Tony Rodriguez. This is his story. false full 29 ba789de6-6137-4458-a3d4-37cb282f7049 The Rise of Tupac Shakur | From Tour Dancer to Rap Icon Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The Rise of Tupac Shakur | From Tour Dancer to Rap Icon Press Box Chronicles 00:22:15 Today, we're going to explore something that's outside our realm of sports stories. It's a story some of you may have heard before, but not like this. This is the story of how Tupac Shakur almost gave up music before even starting, and how touring with Digital Underground led to both tragedy and triumph. If you pre-order my book 'Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives Of Tupac Shakur' now and email me proof of your order at TupacBook1@gmail.com, you'll receive a specialized package from me as a thanks to you. Today, we're going to explore something that's outside our realm of sports stories. It's a story some of you may have heard before, but not like this. This is the story of how Tupac Shakur almost gave up music before even starting, and how touring with Digital Underground led to both tragedy and triumph. If you pre-order my book 'Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives Of Tupac Shakur' now and email me proof of your order at TupacBook1@gmail.com, you'll receive a specialized package from me as a thanks to you. false full 28 2726ca33-e8b7-4d7c-a4a4-dbd13830160e Ken Hubbs: The Tragedy That Shook the Chicago Cubs Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Ken Hubbs: The Tragedy That Shook the Chicago Cubs Press Box Chronicles 00:17:25 Tragedy in sports is not new. We deal with athletes who are gone too soon, far too often - Thurman Munson, Kobe Bryant, Len Bias - the list goes on and on. But today, we're going to talk about one of the forgotten tragedies in sports history, a guy that was Thurman Munson or Kobe Bryant for an earlier generation, and that's Chicago Cubs 2B Ken Hubbs. Tragedy in sports is not new. We deal with athletes who are gone too soon, far too often - Thurman Munson, Kobe Bryant, Len Bias - the list goes on and on. But today, we're going to talk about one of the forgotten tragedies in sports history, a guy that was Thurman Munson or Kobe Bryant for an earlier generation, and that's Chicago Cubs 2B Ken Hubbs. false full 27 c1e9909a-9793-4401-806a-d93b0d387c4d How the TRAGIC event of September 11th, 2001 led me to Columbia basketball player Tyler Ugolyn *BONUS EPISODE* Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles How the TRAGIC event of September 11th, 2001 led me to Columbia basketball player Tyler Ugolyn *BONUS EPISODE* Press Box Chronicles 00:12:52 *BONUS EPISODE* September 11, 2001 is the worst day of my and many other New Yorkers lives. I've lost my Dad, grandparents, loved ones - it's the worst day. But that day led me to Columbia basketball player Tyler Ugolyn, the Ugolyn family, and a 20+ year friendship that I still hold to this day. *BONUS EPISODE* September 11, 2001 is the worst day of my and many other New Yorkers lives. I've lost my Dad, grandparents, loved ones - it's the worst day. But that day led me to Columbia basketball player Tyler Ugolyn, the Ugolyn family, and a 20+ year friendship that I still hold to this day. false full 26 e12d7d9f-4a64-4bb7-9bff-0627257fb54b Talented and Troubled: The Enigmatic Life of Isaiah "J.R." Rider Mon, 8 Sep 2025 23:15:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Talented and Troubled: The Enigmatic Life of Isaiah "J.R." Rider Press Box Chronicles 00:20:22 in 2018 I was working on my book Three Ring Circus about the Shaq & Kobe Los Angeles Lakers of the 2000s. In 2001, the Lakers acquired an athletic, scoring shooting guard who was the former No. 5 overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft, but had bounced around the league with multiple teams. This episode is about the enigmatic Isaiah "J.R." Rider. in 2018 I was working on my book Three Ring Circus about the Shaq & Kobe Los Angeles Lakers of the 2000s. In 2001, the Lakers acquired an athletic, scoring shooting guard who was the former No. 5 overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft, but had bounced around the league with multiple teams. This episode is about the enigmatic Isaiah "J.R." Rider. false full 25 227da60f-4cc6-4074-81a7-d42b8088444c The Plight of being a New York Jets Fan, as told from the eyes of Jeff Pearlman Today, we're going to discuss one of the worst decisions of my life. It's 1979, I"m seven years old, I'm sitting at the dinner table with my family, and for some moronic, stupid, idiotic reason, I decided to dedicate my fandom to the good for nothing, sorry, pitiful, New York Jets.

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]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Today, we're going to discuss one of the worst decisions of my life. It's 1979, I"m seven years old, I'm sitting at the dinner table with my family, and for some moronic, stupid, idiotic reason, I decided to dedicate my fandom to the good for nothing, sorry, pitiful, New York Jets.

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]]> The Plight of being a New York Jets Fan, as told from the eyes of Jeff Pearlman Press Box Chronicles 00:21:36 nfl, new york, jets, football false full 24 79939ca9-6b37-4dbb-95eb-4c1f8dbb55b9 From Addiction to All-Star - The story of former MLB No. 1 overall pick Josh Hamilton In 1999, a can't miss prospect named Josh Hamilton was drafted No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. By 2005, he was out of the league. By 2010, he was AL MVP. This is the incredible story of Josh Hamilton's battle with addiction, fame, fortune and failure. 

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]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In 1999, a can't miss prospect named Josh Hamilton was drafted No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. By 2005, he was out of the league. By 2010, he was AL MVP. This is the incredible story of Josh Hamilton's battle with addiction, fame, fortune and failure. 

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]]> From Addiction to All-Star - The story of former MLB No. 1 overall pick Josh Hamilton Press Box Chronicles 00:18:58 false full 23 c739d13f-e96c-47fa-91c1-a8314f328a22 MoneyBall Movie Myth: The Real Story Behind The '02 Oakland Athletics Today, we're going to talk about the most insane, over exaggeration of a sports story-turned-Hollywood-blockbuster of all-time - Moneyball. The year is 2011, and Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, debuts in movie theaters across the country. It's based on the 2002 Oakland Athletics and GM Billy Beane, who introduced analytics into the clubhouse. What happened in the film - and what actually happened on the field - couldn't be further apart. 

 

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]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Today, we're going to talk about the most insane, over exaggeration of a sports story-turned-Hollywood-blockbuster of all-time - Moneyball. The year is 2011, and Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, debuts in movie theaters across the country. It's based on the 2002 Oakland Athletics and GM Billy Beane, who introduced analytics into the clubhouse. What happened in the film - and what actually happened on the field - couldn't be further apart. 

 

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]]> MoneyBall Movie Myth: The Real Story Behind The '02 Oakland Athletics Press Box Chronicles 00:14:37 false full 22 44f61824-1e5f-48c9-888e-97204ea20073 Greg Fields & The USFL - The most insane, batsh*t crazy athlete I've ever covered Today, we're going to talk about one of my all-time favorite athletes. An athlete that was literally the most insane, batsh*t crazy athlete I've ever covered. An athlete so crazy, he once punched his coach, threatened his team owner, and watched team practice from the sidelines - AFTER being cut. This is the story of Greg Fields. 

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]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Jeff Pearlman) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Today, we're going to talk about one of my all-time favorite athletes. An athlete that was literally the most insane, batsh*t crazy athlete I've ever covered. An athlete so crazy, he once punched his coach, threatened his team owner, and watched team practice from the sidelines - AFTER being cut. This is the story of Greg Fields. 

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]]> Greg Fields & The USFL - The most insane, batsh*t crazy athlete I've ever covered Jeff Pearlman 00:17:59 false full 21 2e005fde-f3b0-41ca-a6f4-91fe565f1a0a The sad story of Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ricky Bell | A story of heartbreak & tragedy In 1977, Rick Bell is drafted No. 1 overall out of the University of Southern California by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He's a 1,000 yard rusher, with speed, agility, size and strength. By 1984, he was dead. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever covered.

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]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:55:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In 1977, Rick Bell is drafted No. 1 overall out of the University of Southern California by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He's a 1,000 yard rusher, with speed, agility, size and strength. By 1984, he was dead. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever covered.

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]]> The sad story of Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ricky Bell | A story of heartbreak & tragedy Press Box Chronicles 00:20:22 In 1977, Rick Bell is drafted No. 1 overall out of the University of Southern California by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He's a 1,000 yard rusher, with speed, agility, size and strength. By 1984, he was dead. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever covered. In 1977, Rick Bell is drafted No. 1 overall out of the University of Southern California by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He's a 1,000 yard rusher, with speed, agility, size and strength. By 1984, he was dead. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever covered. false full 20 08128044-59e6-4c2c-becf-d3bceb5ca718 How Anabolic Steroids usage led one man to Brain Cancer: The story of former NFL lineman Lyle Alzado Today, we're going to talk about former Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders lineman Lyle Alzado. A man who was once so feared by his peers across the league. A man who swore by hard work and dedication. A man whose years of anabolic steroid abuse he says led to his diagnosis of brain cancer, and ultimate death, at the age of 43. This is his story.

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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:12:14 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Today, we're going to talk about former Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders lineman Lyle Alzado. A man who was once so feared by his peers across the league. A man who swore by hard work and dedication. A man whose years of anabolic steroid abuse he says led to his diagnosis of brain cancer, and ultimate death, at the age of 43. This is his story.

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]]> How Anabolic Steroids usage led one man to Brain Cancer: The story of former NFL lineman Lyle Alzado Press Box Chronicles 00:17:08 Today, we're going to talk about former Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders lineman Lyle Alzado. A man who was once so feared by his peers across the league. A man who swore by hard work and dedication. A man whose years of anabolic steroid abuse he says led to his diagnosis of brain cancer, and ultimate death, at the age of 43. This is his story. Today, we're going to talk about former Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders lineman Lyle Alzado. A man who was once so feared by his peers across the league. A man who swore by hard work and dedication. A man whose years of anabolic steroid abuse he says led to his diagnosis of brain cancer, and ultimate death, at the age of 43. This is his story. false full 19 3a463981-2a0a-41d3-881a-44ad9c324096 SCISSORS GATE: Michael Irvin, Everett McIver and how the Dallas Cowboys covered up a scissor story It's July 29, 1998, and Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin is at training camp in Wichita Falls, TX. All is good between Irvin, the Cowboys and the league. Then, he goes in for a haircut. What followed is one of the biggest cover ups not just in Dallas Cowboys history, but in NFL history.

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]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 14:55:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles It's July 29, 1998, and Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin is at training camp in Wichita Falls, TX. All is good between Irvin, the Cowboys and the league. Then, he goes in for a haircut. What followed is one of the biggest cover ups not just in Dallas Cowboys history, but in NFL history.

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]]> SCISSORS GATE: Michael Irvin, Everett McIver and how the Dallas Cowboys covered up a scissor story Press Box Chronicles 00:19:14 It's July 29, 1998, and Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin is at training camp in Wichita Falls, TX. All is good between Irvin, the Cowboys and the league. Then, he goes in for a haircut. What followed is one of the biggest cover ups not just in Dallas Cowboys history, but in NFL history. It's July 29, 1998, and Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin is at training camp in Wichita Falls, TX. All is good between Irvin, the Cowboys and the league. Then, he goes in for a haircut. What followed is one of the biggest cover ups not just in Dallas Cowboys history, but in NFL history. false full 18 7124aa02-ab12-4a67-af71-afaa5f972ccc BITTER SWEETNESS: The story of NFL legend Walter Payton, Super Bowl XX and the emotional aftermath The 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest NFL teams ever assembled. That year, the Bears went 15-1, and destroyed the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. Everyone was overjoyed and excited. Except Walter Payton. This is the story.

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]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:24:23 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles The 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest NFL teams ever assembled. That year, the Bears went 15-1, and destroyed the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. Everyone was overjoyed and excited. Except Walter Payton. This is the story.

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]]> BITTER SWEETNESS: The story of NFL legend Walter Payton, Super Bowl XX and the emotional aftermath Press Box Chronicles 00:17:09 The 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest NFL teams ever assembled. That year, the Bears went 15-1, and destroyed the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. Everyone was overjoyed and excited. Except Walter Payton. This is the story. The 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest NFL teams ever assembled. That year, the Bears went 15-1, and destroyed the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. Everyone was overjoyed and excited. Except Walter Payton. This is the story. false full 17 e8c82bee-834a-42ec-befb-1314b03885d9 The Super Fight: The MOST CONTROVERSIAL decision in boxing - Marvin Hagler vs "Sugar" Ray Leonard When Sugar Ray Leonard returned from retirement to face Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the world watched two legends collide. What followed wasn’t just a controversial decision—it was a turning point. One man walked into the sunset. The other walked into the spotlight. Hagler vs. Leonard: the fight that split fans and shaped legacies.

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]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:44:14 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles When Sugar Ray Leonard returned from retirement to face Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the world watched two legends collide. What followed wasn’t just a controversial decision—it was a turning point. One man walked into the sunset. The other walked into the spotlight. Hagler vs. Leonard: the fight that split fans and shaped legacies.

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]]> The Super Fight: The MOST CONTROVERSIAL decision in boxing - Marvin Hagler vs "Sugar" Ray Leonard Press Box Chronicles 00:17:06 When Sugar Ray Leonard returned from retirement to face Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the world watched two legends collide. What followed wasn’t just a controversial decision—it was a turning point. One man walked into the sunset. The other walked into the spotlight. Hagler vs. Leonard: the fight that split fans and shaped legacies. When Sugar Ray Leonard returned from retirement to face Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the world watched two legends collide. What followed wasn’t just a controversial decision—it was a turning point. One man walked into the sunset. The other walked into the spotlight. Hagler vs. Leonard: the fight that split fans and shaped legacies. false full 16 e680b228-9a4e-4866-a44c-6be37c7319a5 J.R. Richard: The TRAGIC story of the life and career of the Houston Astros Ace Today, we dive into one of my favorite players of all time: Houston Astros ace J.R. Richard. Richard was a 6'7" pitcher out of Louisiana who was a terror on the mound. Then one day, he had a stroke. And the Astros did nothing. His career - and his life - were never the same.

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Today, we dive into one of my favorite players of all time: Houston Astros ace J.R. Richard. Richard was a 6'7" pitcher out of Louisiana who was a terror on the mound. Then one day, he had a stroke. And the Astros did nothing. His career - and his life - were never the same.

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]]> J.R. Richard: The TRAGIC story of the life and career of the Houston Astros Ace Press Box Chronicles 00:18:29 Today, we dive into one of my favorite players of all time: Houston Astros ace J.R. Richard. Richard was a 6'7" pitcher out of Louisiana who was a terror on the mound. Then one day, he had a stroke. And the Astros did nothing. His career - and his life - were never the same. Today, we dive into one of my favorite players of all time: Houston Astros ace J.R. Richard. Richard was a 6'7" pitcher out of Louisiana who was a terror on the mound. Then one day, he had a stroke. And the Astros did nothing. His career - and his life - were never the same. false full 15 35ea37a6-f759-4e59-a531-825f63da8c69 Kobe Bryant or Kerry Kittles? How John Calipari and the New Jersey Nets made a generational mistake In 1996, there we two high school phenoms coming out in the NBA Draft - Jermaine O'Neal from South Carolina, and Kobe Bryant from Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Nets were all be sure to pick Kobe Bryant at No, 8 overall. Then, it all changed.

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]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 15:03:14 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In 1996, there we two high school phenoms coming out in the NBA Draft - Jermaine O'Neal from South Carolina, and Kobe Bryant from Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Nets were all be sure to pick Kobe Bryant at No, 8 overall. Then, it all changed.

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]]> Kobe Bryant or Kerry Kittles? How John Calipari and the New Jersey Nets made a generational mistake Press Box Chronicles 00:14:08 In 1996, there we two high school phenoms coming out in the NBA Draft - Jermaine O'Neal from South Carolina, and Kobe Bryant from Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Nets were all be sure to pick Kobe Bryant at No, 8 overall. Then, it all changed. In 1996, there we two high school phenoms coming out in the NBA Draft - Jermaine O'Neal from South Carolina, and Kobe Bryant from Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Nets were all be sure to pick Kobe Bryant at No, 8 overall. Then, it all changed. false full 14 88745257-7184-43fb-8ccc-ddab7ac3c14f BONUS EPISODE: Fan Q&A with Jeff Pearlman Today, we're doing a bonus episode. As I say at the end of every show, leave a comment or drop a question, and I'll answer. Today is that day. We will do this more often going forward. This was fun. Enjoy!

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]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 14:44:02 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Today, we're doing a bonus episode. As I say at the end of every show, leave a comment or drop a question, and I'll answer. Today is that day. We will do this more often going forward. This was fun. Enjoy!

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]]> BONUS EPISODE: Fan Q&A with Jeff Pearlman Press Box Chronicles 00:09:31 Today, we're doing a bonus episode. As I say at the end of every show, leave a comment or drop a question, and I'll answer. Today is that day. We will do this more often going forward. This was fun. Enjoy! Today, we're doing a bonus episode. As I say at the end of every show, leave a comment or drop a question, and I'll answer. Today is that day. We will do this more often going forward. This was fun. Enjoy! false bonus 93622362-c1e2-43ff-bcd7-9836dcebe806 Let's Get Metsmerized: The 1986 Mets and Their Rap Song That Struck out In this episode I dive into the one of the many, many things that made the 1986 Mets so insane: their rap song Let's Get Metsmerized. In a time where sports teams all thought it'd be a good idea to do music, the Mets did it in the worse way possible.

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 15:28:44 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In this episode I dive into the one of the many, many things that made the 1986 Mets so insane: their rap song Let's Get Metsmerized. In a time where sports teams all thought it'd be a good idea to do music, the Mets did it in the worse way possible.

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]]> Let's Get Metsmerized: The 1986 Mets and Their Rap Song That Struck out Press Box Chronicles 00:17:09 In this episode I dive into the one of the many, many things that made the 1986 Mets so insane: their rap song Let's Get Metsmerized. In a time where sports teams all thought it'd be a good idea to do music, the Mets did it in the worse way possible. In this episode I dive into the one of the many, many things that made the 1986 Mets so insane: their rap song Let's Get Metsmerized. In a time where sports teams all thought it'd be a good idea to do music, the Mets did it in the worse way possible. false full 13 2abbbd69-b653-4ca0-b6f8-d351d143cc5c Building America's Team - Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson & The Birth Of The Dallas Cowboys Dynasty In this episode, I dive into the 1989 Dallas Cowboys and the birth of the Cowboys Dynasty. I go through Jerry Jones buying the team, Jimmy Johnson becoming head coach, the trade heist of all trade heists, and much more. Order 'Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty' to get the full story of the '89 Cowboys and the Cowboys Dynasty

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]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 15:02:54 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In this episode, I dive into the 1989 Dallas Cowboys and the birth of the Cowboys Dynasty. I go through Jerry Jones buying the team, Jimmy Johnson becoming head coach, the trade heist of all trade heists, and much more. Order 'Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty' to get the full story of the '89 Cowboys and the Cowboys Dynasty

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]]> Building America's Team - Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson & The Birth Of The Dallas Cowboys Dynasty Press Box Chronicles 00:20:26 In this episode, I dive into the 1989 Dallas Cowboys and the birth of the Cowboys Dynasty. I go through Jerry Jones buying the team, Jimmy Johnson becoming head coach, the trade heist of all trade heists, and much more. Order 'Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty' to get the full story of the '89 Cowboys and the Cowboys Dynasty In this episode, I dive into the 1989 Dallas Cowboys and the birth of the Cowboys Dynasty. I go through Jerry Jones buying the team, Jimmy Johnson becoming head coach, the trade heist of all trade heists, and much more. Order 'Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty' to get the full story of the '89 Cowboys and the Cowboys Dynasty false full 12 11855f20-c21c-45cd-afbb-e37b1c8b61d8 Brett Favre Exposed - Behind The Texts That Nearly Ruined His Legacy While working on my Brett Favre biography, I had to cover everything, including the scandal involving Jenn Sterger and the alleged explicit texts.In this video, I break down what I learned while reporting that chapter: what people told me, how it played out behind the scenes, and why Favre’s image barely took a hit.It’s uncomfortable — but it’s part of the story.

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]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 15:12:38 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles While working on my Brett Favre biography, I had to cover everything, including the scandal involving Jenn Sterger and the alleged explicit texts.In this video, I break down what I learned while reporting that chapter: what people told me, how it played out behind the scenes, and why Favre’s image barely took a hit.It’s uncomfortable — but it’s part of the story.

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]]> Brett Favre Exposed - Behind The Texts That Nearly Ruined His Legacy Press Box Chronicles 00:16:13 While working on my Brett Favre biography, I had to cover everything, including the scandal involving Jenn Sterger and the alleged explicit texts.In this video, I break down what I learned while reporting that chapter: what people told me, how it played out behind the scenes, and why Favre’s image barely took a hit.It’s uncomfortable — but it’s part of the story. While working on my Brett Favre biography, I had to cover everything, including the scandal involving Jenn Sterger and the alleged explicit texts.In this video, I break down what I learned while reporting that chapter: what people told me, how it played out behind the scenes, and why Favre’s image barely took a hit.It’s uncomfortable — but it’s part of the story. false full 11 32c9440d-7a1b-4631-8310-30d71318b0d1 The Most Insane MLB Clubhouse Of All-Time: Tony Gwynn And The 1984 San Diego Padres This is a story I've long wanted to write a book on. A team that was the most absurd cast of characters, from all walks of life, that all hated each other, that came together to win the NL Pennant. This is the story of the 1984 San Diego Padres.

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]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 14:51:52 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles This is a story I've long wanted to write a book on. A team that was the most absurd cast of characters, from all walks of life, that all hated each other, that came together to win the NL Pennant. This is the story of the 1984 San Diego Padres.

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]]> The Most Insane MLB Clubhouse Of All-Time: Tony Gwynn And The 1984 San Diego Padres Press Box Chronicles 00:22:46 This is a story I've long wanted to write a book on. A team that was the most absurd cast of characters, from all walks of life, that all hated each other, that came together to win the NL Pennant. This is the story of the 1984 San Diego Padres. This is a story I've long wanted to write a book on. A team that was the most absurd cast of characters, from all walks of life, that all hated each other, that came together to win the NL Pennant. This is the story of the 1984 San Diego Padres. false full 10 2afea545-fc40-49b9-bffc-87965ab8984c Bo Knows Part Two: Bo Jackson's Greatest NFL Plays & The Tragic End To A Promising Career In Part Two of this Bo Jackson series, I dive into Bo Jackson's short-lived but highly entertaining NFL career. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989.

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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 14:56:18 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In Part Two of this Bo Jackson series, I dive into Bo Jackson's short-lived but highly entertaining NFL career. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989.

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]]> Bo Knows Part Two: Bo Jackson's Greatest NFL Plays & The Tragic End To A Promising Career Press Box Chronicles 00:18:42 In Part Two of this Bo Jackson series, I dive into Bo Jackson's short-lived but highly entertaining NFL career. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989. In Part Two of this Bo Jackson series, I dive into Bo Jackson's short-lived but highly entertaining NFL career. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989. false full 9 021787d5-2790-4d26-a74c-2230ad8ece60 Bo Knows: Bo Jackson's greatest plays and the story behind Nike's Home Run Bo Knows Campaign In this episode, I dive into one of the greatest athletes of my lifetime - or maybe the greatest athlete of my lifetime: Bo Jackson. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989.

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]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:24:10 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In this episode, I dive into one of the greatest athletes of my lifetime - or maybe the greatest athlete of my lifetime: Bo Jackson. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989.

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]]> Bo Knows: Bo Jackson's greatest plays and the story behind Nike's Home Run Bo Knows Campaign Press Box Chronicles 00:22:42 In this episode, I dive into one of the greatest athletes of my lifetime - or maybe the greatest athlete of my lifetime: Bo Jackson. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989. In this episode, I dive into one of the greatest athletes of my lifetime - or maybe the greatest athlete of my lifetime: Bo Jackson. Not only do we dive into Bo Jackson's greatest plays, but we take a look behind the scenes on how Nike hit a homerun with the debut of the Bo Knows campaign at All-Star weekend in 1989. false full 8 c8ad2c9a-cf76-449b-b302-52b884e632d6 One Man’s Ego vs. the NFL: Donald Trump and the demise of the USFL In 1983, a fun, exciting & new football league was launched - The USFL. It was a viable competitor to the NFL with a bright future on the horizon. Then, Donald Trump got involved. By 1985, it was dead. #PressBoxChronicles #NFL #DonaldTrump #USFL Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman

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]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:10:42 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In 1983, a fun, exciting & new football league was launched - The USFL. It was a viable competitor to the NFL with a bright future on the horizon. Then, Donald Trump got involved. By 1985, it was dead. #PressBoxChronicles #NFL #DonaldTrump #USFL Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman

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]]> One Man’s Ego vs. the NFL: Donald Trump and the demise of the USFL Press Box Chronicles 00:25:58 In 1983, a fun, exciting & new football league was launched - The USFL. It was a viable competitor to the NFL with a bright future on the horizon. Then, Donald Trump got involved. By 1985, it was dead. #PressBoxChronicles #NFL #DonaldTrump #USFL Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman In 1983, a fun, exciting & new football league was launched - The USFL. It was a viable competitor to the NFL with a bright future on the horizon. Then, Donald Trump got involved. By 1985, it was dead. #PressBoxChronicles #NFL #DonaldTrump #USFL Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman false full 7 bf315dee-0153-430c-90b2-865434c0f5b3 Lost and Found | The Story of Taj McDavid & the 1996 NBA Draft Many of you are familiar with the 1996 NBA Draft - widely considered the greatest in NBA history. That draft saw the likes of Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Antoine Walker, and three high school students who made the jump to the NBA: Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, and a kid from Wilmington, SC - Taj "Red" McDavid. Here's the story. #PressBoxChronicles #NBA #KobeBryant #TajMcDavid #AllenIverson Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts

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]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:39:28 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles Many of you are familiar with the 1996 NBA Draft - widely considered the greatest in NBA history. That draft saw the likes of Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Antoine Walker, and three high school students who made the jump to the NBA: Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, and a kid from Wilmington, SC - Taj "Red" McDavid. Here's the story. #PressBoxChronicles #NBA #KobeBryant #TajMcDavid #AllenIverson Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts

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]]> Lost and Found | The Story of Taj McDavid & the 1996 NBA Draft Press Box Chronicles 00:18:21 Many of you are familiar with the 1996 NBA Draft - widely considered the greatest in NBA history. That draft saw the likes of Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Antoine Walker, and three high school students who made the jump to the NBA: Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, and a kid from Wilmington, SC - Taj "Red" McDavid. Here's the story. #PressBoxChronicles #NBA #KobeBryant #TajMcDavid #AllenIverson Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Many of you are familiar with the 1996 NBA Draft - widely considered the greatest in NBA history. That draft saw the likes of Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Antoine Walker, and three high school students who made the jump to the NBA: Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, and a kid from Wilmington, SC - Taj "Red" McDavid. Here's the story. #PressBoxChronicles #NBA #KobeBryant #TajMcDavid #AllenIverson Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts false full 6 77fa3eb7-71ab-47f0-b9fd-d87a7d726455 The Golf Chronicles | Swinging, Swearing, and Regretting Every Minute On this episode of Press Box Chronicles, I delve into my least favorite sport - in fact, it's a sport I hate. I hate golf. But of course, in the mid-to-late 90s, Sports Illustrated thought it'd be good if I covered a few events. It went ... not great. Here's the story. #GaryPlayer #TigerWoods #Masters #PressBoxChroniclesHave any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman

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]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 17:28:55 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles On this episode of Press Box Chronicles, I delve into my least favorite sport - in fact, it's a sport I hate. I hate golf. But of course, in the mid-to-late 90s, Sports Illustrated thought it'd be good if I covered a few events. It went ... not great. Here's the story. #GaryPlayer #TigerWoods #Masters #PressBoxChroniclesHave any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman

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]]> The Golf Chronicles | Swinging, Swearing, and Regretting Every Minute Press Box Chronicles 00:19:20 On this episode of Press Box Chronicles, I delve into my least favorite sport - in fact, it's a sport I hate. I hate golf. But of course, in the mid-to-late 90s, Sports Illustrated thought it'd be good if I covered a few events. It went ... not great. Here's the story. #GaryPlayer #TigerWoods #Masters #PressBoxChroniclesHave any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman On this episode of Press Box Chronicles, I delve into my least favorite sport - in fact, it's a sport I hate. I hate golf. But of course, in the mid-to-late 90s, Sports Illustrated thought it'd be good if I covered a few events. It went ... not great. Here's the story. #GaryPlayer #TigerWoods #Masters #PressBoxChroniclesHave any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcastsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman false full 4 c2e5ed5d-c18e-46eb-bdd4-119e9cbf3648 Homeruns and Headaches | Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero In this episode, I dive into the history of Barry Lamar Bonds. When I was writing my book 'Love me, Hate me: Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero,' I had heard the stories about Bonds being the world's biggest asshole. But after what I experienced, that description was light, to say the least. #BarryBonds #MLB #OpeningDay #Baseball #JeffPearlman Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platformsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman

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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:26:32 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles In this episode, I dive into the history of Barry Lamar Bonds. When I was writing my book 'Love me, Hate me: Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero,' I had heard the stories about Bonds being the world's biggest asshole. But after what I experienced, that description was light, to say the least. #BarryBonds #MLB #OpeningDay #Baseball #JeffPearlman Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platformsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman

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]]> Homeruns and Headaches | Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero Press Box Chronicles 00:25:23 In this episode, I dive into the history of Barry Lamar Bonds. When I was writing my book 'Love me, Hate me: Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero,' I had heard the stories about Bonds being the world's biggest asshole. But after what I experienced, that description was light, to say the least. #BarryBonds #MLB #OpeningDay #Baseball #JeffPearlman Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platformsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman In this episode, I dive into the history of Barry Lamar Bonds. When I was writing my book 'Love me, Hate me: Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero,' I had heard the stories about Bonds being the world's biggest asshole. But after what I experienced, that description was light, to say the least. #BarryBonds #MLB #OpeningDay #Baseball #JeffPearlman Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media - IG/TikTok - @PressBoxChronicles X - @PBChronicle Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on YoutubeListen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platformsFollow Jeff Pearlman on TikTok @JeffPearlmanAuthor Follow Jeff Pearlman on Bluesky @JeffPearlman false full 4 719e29ad-72bf-4f21-8bb6-88ecd103c33c March Madness Heartbreak | My coverage of the 1992 Delaware Blue Hens It's 1992, and it's my first time covering March Madness. But not just any March Madness, I'm covering MY University of Delaware Blue Hens, who went 27-3, won the North Atlantic Conference. I'm 19 years old, sitting courtside at the opening round game in Dayton, OH, as my Delaware Blue Hens - a 13-seed - take on Cincinnati, a 4-seed led by Nick Van Exel. What happened next is pure heartbreak.

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]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:16:38 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles It's 1992, and it's my first time covering March Madness. But not just any March Madness, I'm covering MY University of Delaware Blue Hens, who went 27-3, won the North Atlantic Conference. I'm 19 years old, sitting courtside at the opening round game in Dayton, OH, as my Delaware Blue Hens - a 13-seed - take on Cincinnati, a 4-seed led by Nick Van Exel. What happened next is pure heartbreak.

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]]> March Madness Heartbreak | My coverage of the 1992 Delaware Blue Hens Press Box Chronicles 00:23:39 It's 1992, and it's my first time covering March Madness. But not just any March Madness, I'm covering MY University of Delaware Blue Hens, who went 27-3, won the North Atlantic Conference. I'm 19 years old, sitting courtside at the opening round game in Dayton, OH, as my Delaware Blue Hens - a 13-seed - take on Cincinnati, a 4-seed led by Nick Van Exel. What happened next is pure heartbreak. It's 1992, and it's my first time covering March Madness. But not just any March Madness, I'm covering MY University of Delaware Blue Hens, who went 27-3, won the North Atlantic Conference. I'm 19 years old, sitting courtside at the opening round game in Dayton, OH, as my Delaware Blue Hens - a 13-seed - take on Cincinnati, a 4-seed led by Nick Van Exel. What happened next is pure heartbreak. false full 3 efb69319-1b56-4389-9b9b-d171c7f73bed The Interview That Changed My Life Forever: The John Rocker story This is my money story. The story that went 'viral' before being viral was a thing. On December 27, 1999, this Sports Illustrated issue changed my life forever. This is the story of Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker - Misunderstood or just a dick? You decide.

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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:14:07 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles This is my money story. The story that went 'viral' before being viral was a thing. On December 27, 1999, this Sports Illustrated issue changed my life forever. This is the story of Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker - Misunderstood or just a dick? You decide.

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]]> The Interview That Changed My Life Forever: The John Rocker story Press Box Chronicles 00:30:32 This is my money story. The story that went 'viral' before being viral was a thing. On December 27, 1999, this Sports Illustrated issue changed my life forever. This is the story of Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker - Misunderstood or just a dick? You decide. This is my money story. The story that went 'viral' before being viral was a thing. On December 27, 1999, this Sports Illustrated issue changed my life forever. This is the story of Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker - Misunderstood or just a dick? You decide. false full 2 ac99e96c-fc18-4d86-b5fb-aa37cd4b18de How my book 'Showtime' became an HBO hit TV series | Press Box Chronicles This is the story of how my book 'Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s became optioned and turned into HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. I take you behind the scenes and deep into the story behind the story. This is episode one of Press Box Chronicles: Winning Time.

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]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:51:47 +0000 Randy@3point0labs.io (Press Box Chronicles) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chronicles This is the story of how my book 'Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s became optioned and turned into HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. I take you behind the scenes and deep into the story behind the story. This is episode one of Press Box Chronicles: Winning Time.

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]]> How my book 'Showtime' became an HBO hit TV series | Press Box Chronicles Press Box Chronicles 00:25:59 This is the story of how my book 'Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s became optioned and turned into HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. I take you behind the scenes and deep into the story behind the story. This is episode one of Press Box Chronicles: Winning Time. This is the story of how my book 'Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s became optioned and turned into HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. I take you behind the scenes and deep into the story behind the story. This is episode one of Press Box Chronicles: Winning Time. false full 1