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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
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- 2 days ago28 min
Two Generational Athletes, One Fatal Addiction: The Tragedy of Len Bias & Don Rogers
Today, we're diving into one of the most requested stories we've ever gotten on this channel, except, with a twist. It's 1986 and the NBA has one of the most promising athletes coming out of college: Len Bias of Maryland for the NBA. Meanwhile, in the NFL, Don Rogers is beginning to establish himself as an all-time defensive back. Then, within the same week, tragedy struck. 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Aubrey Huff Has Surpassed Dave Kingman As The Biggest A**hole In Baseball History
Move over, Dave Kingman. Aubrey Huff would like a word on being officially titled Baseball's biggest A**hole. Today, we're diving into the great baseball career - and not so great, tragic, homophobic post-playing career - of Aubrey Huff. 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Drugs, S*x and Crime: The REAL story of the NBA's Portland Jail-blazers
A couple months ago, Netflix's UNTOLD docuseries did a piece on the early-2000's Portland Trailblazers, unaffectionately known as the 'Jailblazers.' What followed was one of the laziest pieces of storytelling that I've seen. Here is the REAL story of the Portland Jailblazers of the early 2000s. 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago23 min
The WORST teammate in baseball history stole Derek Jeter's gear | The Ruben Rivera story
Today's episode is sponsored by SportRX. Use code PBC10 at check out and get 10% off your purchase on select brands. SportRX are not just another online glasses company. These people are eyewear obsessives—in the best possible way. 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 1, 202632 min
I Spent Weeks Chasing Allen Iverson. Then My Phone Rang.
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 land an interview with AI for Sports Illustrated, getting blown off left and right, only to have the most incredible, amazing act of kindness put a bow on my whole experience. 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- May 25, 202625 min
The WORST Mascot In The History Of Sports - The Crazy Crab
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 Crab. 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- May 18, 202629 min
How Chrstian Okoye became The Nigerian Nightmare despite never playing a down of football
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 story of The Nigerian Nightmare: Christian Okoye. 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- May 11, 202627 min
The Tragic & Mysterious Death Of Former NBA Player Bryce Dejean-Jones
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 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/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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