
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSociety & Culture | |||

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, coul... more
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... more
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 ... more
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 Detr... more
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A lot of these athletes i’ve never heard of and yet,
I thoroughly enjoy every episode
Great podcast
I have been listening to Press Box Chronicles for the past month and it has quickly become my favorite podcast. I was wondering why this has become my favorite podcast and it came to me - Jeff speaks from the heart. His stories provide nuanced context about the past, provides interesting insight, and at times pulls at your heart. Jeff keep doing what you do and I hope you don’t run out of stories .
Jeff, I think the time has come for Elvis and People and the 50th sexiest men alive.
Please please … do a longer version of the JR Rider story!! And if you can expand and make these a it longer over all please do! Love your stories just am nearly always left wanting more depth. Thanks!
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Content focuses on captivating stories from the world of sports, highlighting both renowned figures and lesser-known narratives that are often overlooked. Specific themes include personal struggles of athletes, such as addiction and mental health, as well as tragic events that shaped their careers and lives. The storytelling style is engaging, blending humor and poignancy, offering listeners an intimate look at the complex emotions behind athletic achievements. This podcast is likely to resonate with those who appreciate deep dives into sports culture and human stories, alongside compelling personal anecdotes from the host's experiences as a journalist.
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Recent guests on Press Box Chronicles include:
1. Devon Hodge
2. Tony Rodriguez
3. John Rocker
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