George Plimpton

8 Podcast Episodes

George Plimpton: All Around Amateur

George Plimpton: All Around Amateur

For over five decades, the sportswriter and pioneering participatory journalist earned renown for his accounts of perfor... Read more

2 Sep 2022

2mins

IX: The Very Best of Us—Andy Bellin on George Plimpton & The Paris Review

IX: The Very Best of Us—Andy Bellin on George Plimpton & The Paris Review

This week, Scott continues his discussion with Andy Bellin, this time focusing on his time at The Paris Review. Founded ... Read more

27 May 2022

17mins

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#299 George Plimpton's SLAP SHOT (1977)

#299 George Plimpton's SLAP SHOT (1977)

EPISODE #299-- We reach the top of the mountain, at least in terms of 70's hockey comedies with SLAP SHOT(1977) directed... Read more

16 Mar 2021

55mins

George Plimpton, Graywolf Press and the State of Literature Today

George Plimpton, Graywolf Press and the State of Literature Today

Today’s podcast of The Writing Bull offers you a two-fer: Years ago I had the opportunity to interview one of the founde... Read more

18 Jun 2018

30mins

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George Plimpton (Rewind) - Episode 62

George Plimpton (Rewind) - Episode 62

Rewind - Interview with George Plimpton. Author, journalists, amazing man. Original air date was in 2000On this show you... Read more

29 Nov 2017

37mins

Alexandra Heminsley – The Female George Plimpton

Alexandra Heminsley – The Female George Plimpton

This week we meet Alex Heminsley, or "Hemmo" – author, reviewer, wit and champion of women in sports.  We discuss a life... Read more

7 Dec 2016

36mins

April 1st, 1985, Baseball changed forever. Where have you gone, Sidd Finch?

April 1st, 1985, Baseball changed forever. Where have you gone, Sidd Finch?

April 1st, 1985: A glimpse of what could have been: Sports Illustrated published a 13 – Page profile on a mysterious pi... Read more

25 Jul 2016

52mins

21: John Choe wows clients as a modern day George Plimpton [podcast]

21: John Choe wows clients as a modern day George Plimpton [podcast]

Clients enjoy that John is a modern day George Plimpton John Choe has played an inning of professional and he’s also ... Read more

23 Mar 2016

40mins

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