
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 | 67 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureSports | |||

It's the Season 3 Finale! Our final episode of the season takes a look at one of the most influential, culturally important figures in NBA history: Allen Iverson. Except in this story, it's my first-hand account of flying all over the east coast to l... more
Today, we're diving into a sports-adjacent story that has haunted many fans for decades. In 1984, the San Francisco Giants debuted one of the most hilarious, horrendous and absurd mascots in sports history. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you The Crazy ... more
Today, we're diving into one of the most incredible, inspiring, awesome stories I've witnessed. It's the story of a former discus thrower who turned out to be one of the most dynamic running backs in NFL history. Then, injuries struck. This is the st... more
There are some stories that, before you're assigned them, you think you have it figured out. In 2017, I was assigned by Bleacher Report to write about the mysterious death of Bryce Dejean-Jones, and what I found out was so, so much more. Have any gue... more
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Go back and look at Tony LaRussa in early 80’s, then early 90’s and beyond. He was juicing, too! No 60yo gets bigger unless they are cheating. His support is baseless. But I love your show!
The most interesting stories and accounts with insight not usually found anywhere else
Easily one of my favorite podcast!!! Absolutely great story telling by Jeff. Also his books are great as well. Check them out
Just started with this podcast. Have thoroughly enjoyed so far. Good stories just like his books.
there are better baseball podcasts out there but it’s something to pass the time
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A sharp, narrative-driven sports podcast that blends deep-dive storytelling with behind-the-scenes journalism. Across episodes, the host uncovers unlikely origin stories, cultural dynamics in sports history, and the human side of legendary athletes, writers, and moments, often weaving through personal anecdotes, memoir-style reflections, and sharp social commentary. Listeners often praise the concise storytelling, surprising angles, and long-form depth, with many episodes balancing historical context, character study, and vivid scene-setting. A standout approach is the author-host's willingness to reassess public perceptions, offering nuanced takes on athletes, teams, and pivotal eras while maintaining a highly readable, conversational voic... more
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Recent guests on Press Box Chronicles include:
1. Allen Iverson
2. Steve Smith
3. Devon Hodge
4. Tony Rodriguez
5. John Rocker
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