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The Sport of Life: Chats w/ Comedians, Filmmakers, Sports Figures, Musicians, & Intellectuals

Trey Elling chats with comedians, filmmakers, sports figures, musicians, and authors about their stories.

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00:53:36

#262 - Jerry Stahl on NEIN, NEIN, NEIN

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2022/07/05

Bestselling author and screenwriter Jerry Stahl chats with Trey Elling about NEIN, NEIN, NEIN: ONE MAN'S TALE OF DEPRESSION, PSYCHIC TORMENT, AND A BUS TOUR OF THE HOLOCAUST. Topics include: Why he decided to go on a Concentration Camp bus tour a few years ago (0:25) Coming to terms with his own depression many years ago (1:12) The added challenge of placating Hollywood while on the bus tour (3:23) Investing in digitally hip luggage before the trip (5:15) Keeping it real on Spielberg’s

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00:35:45

#261 - Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. on TO RISK...

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2022/06/30

Retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis chats with Trey Elling about TO RISK IT ALL: NINE CONFLICTS AND THE CRUCIBLE OF DECISION. Topics include: John Paul Jones continuing to fight a battle that was seemingly lost (1:43) Lieutenant Stephen Decatur 'cutting out' in Tripoli Harbor (3:08) An amazing example of risk-taking from the US Civil War (4:46) Gut instinct as an element of good decision making (6:37) "Cool Hand" George Dewey and the challenges he overcame with his fleet entering

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00:04:58

#260 - Cooper Raiff on CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH

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2022/06/28

One of Hollywood's brightest, young filmmakers Cooper Raiff chats with Trey Elling about CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH. Raiff wrote, directed and starred in the film, which is available now on Apple+. Topics include: Having a hamster as a costar in the film (1:23) How his sister serves as an inspiration in CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (1:45) Directing actors of a variety of ages (2:47) "Brown Eyed Girl" (4:09)

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00:32:45

#259 - Don McLean on the "American Pie" 50th anniversary

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2022/06/23

Legendary musician Don McLean chats with Trey Elling, ahead of his show at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, celebrating the release of "American Pie" 50 years ago. Topics include: What the show consists of (2:33) The key to a good story (4:03) How he handled the success of "American Pie" poorly (8:24) Exploring a variety of themes and styles with his music over the past 50 years (13:55) Bob Dylan disliking the likelihood that he's the jester character in "American Pie" (17:01) The

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00:19:34

#258 - Marlon Wayans on performing standup

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2022/06/21

Actor, writer, producer, and standup comedian Marlon Wayans chats with Trey Elling, ahead of his live shows in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Topics include: Whether he has a preferred type of venue to perform standup (1:39) What he loves about standup that is unique from making movies and tv shows (2:58) Has his brother Damon helped him evolve as a standup (5:26) What it'll take to get Eddie Murphy to perform standup again (6:55) The key to capturing Richard Pryor's vulnerability in an

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00:14:14

#257 - Postscript chat with Myron Rolle, MD

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2022/06/16

Following their conversation on Dr. Rolle's new book, THE 2% WAY, Dr. Rolle and Trey Elling discussed several social issues that have been swirling around the world of college and pro sports. Topics include: Is the school song for the University of Texas racist? (1:49) Should Florida State University consider replacing the Seminoles mascot? (7:28) The "Redskins" nickname and high schools flying the Confederate flag (10:04) People clinging to symbols (11:35) To watch/hear our chat on THE 2%

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01:10:12

#256 - Myron Rolle, MD on THE 2% WAY

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2022/06/14

Former NFL player and current pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Myron Rolle chats with Trey Elling about THE 2% WAY: HOW A PHILOSOPHY OF SMALL IMPROVEMENTS TOOK ME TO OXFORD, THE NFL, AND NEUROSURGERY. Topics include: An explanation of the 2% way (0:45) Why examining one's foundations is important for fulfilling potential (2:26) What his mummy was like during his childhood (4:13) His dad's response to Myron kicking another kid's butt for calling him the n-word (6:12) The benefit of adopting his

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01:00:55

#255 - Tyler Campbell on THE BALL CAME OUT

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2022/06/09

Multiple Sclerosis ambassador and motivational speaker Tyler Campbell chats with Trey Elling about THE BALL CAME OUT: LIFE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FIELD. Topics include: Tyler's goal with the book (3:00) The thing that caused him to let his guard down a bit as a kid (4:36) Growing up as an African American in an affluent, predominantly white community (7:13) How the discovery of football helped him (12:15) An mistake that derailed his life as a junior in high school (15:29) How his mom

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00:58:22

#254 - Bo Seo on GOOD ARGUMENTS

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2022/06/07

Former world champion debater Bo Seo chats with Trey Elling about GOOD ARGUMENTS: HOW DEBATE TEACHES US TO LISTEN AND BE HEARD. Topics include: Bo's goal with the book (0:27) Why disagreement is valuable in human interaction (2:30) Bo's outright avoidance of conflict changing in 2005 (4:52) The importance of topic analysis for debate (10:38) Why 'truth' and 'importance' are debate's two burdens of proof to convince a listener (15:49) Counterclaims as an embodiment for justifiable hope,

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00:18:13

#253 - Phil Rosenthal on SOMEBODY FEED PHIL

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2022/06/03

Everybody Loves Raymond creator and Somebody Feed Phil creator/host Phil Rosenthal chats with Trey Elling, ahead of his appearance at the ATX TV Festival. The fifth season of Somebody Feed Phil is out now on Netflix!

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00:21:10

#252 - Briga Heelan on GREAT NEWS reunion at ATX TV Fest

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2022/06/02

Actor Briga Heelan chats with Trey Elling, ahead of her appearance at the ATX Television Festival for a GREAT NEWS cast/crew reunion and table read. Briga shares what she loved about the show, lessons learned from working around some legends, where her natural comedic sense comes from, the joys of parenting, and more!

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00:42:56

#251 - John Gleeson on THE GOTTI WARS

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2022/06/01

John Gleeson was lead counsel in the successful racketeering-murder trials of John Gotti and Vic Orena, which he talks about with Trey Elling, as detailed in the new book, THE GOTTI WARS: TAKING DOWN AMERICA'S MOST NOTORIOUS MOBSTER. Topics include: The allure of working for the Eastern District of New York in the mid-1980s (1:28) How he became involved in the first Gotti case (3:15) Why his office didn't get along with the FBI's Gambino squad (6:42) Gotti's 'allure' in person (10:15) The

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00:29:18

#250 - Adam Campbell on GREAT NEWS at ATX TV Festival

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2022/05/31

Actor Adam Campbell chats with Trey Elling, ahead of a reunion with some of his former GREAT NEWS cast- and crew-mates at ATX TV Festival. Topics include: Embarking on his first trip to Austin and Texas (1:25) Adam's description of Los Angeles to an outsider (2:53) The difficulties of learning the full picture on the issues most impacting the country and world (5:08) Adam gaining an appreciation of America when going through the citizenship process (8:50) American freedom (10:31) What

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00:06:53

#249 - Ron Howard & Nathan Mook on WE FEED PEOPLE

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2022/05/26

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard and World Central Kitchen CEO Nathan Mook chat with Trey Elling about WE FEED PEOPLE during South By Southwest 2022. The Apple+ documentary, directed by Howard, details the tireless work and humanitarian aid provided by renowned chef José Andrés through his organization, World Central Kitchen. Nathan Mook (0:44) Ron Howard (3:17)

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00:57:15

#248 - M. Chris Fabricant on JUNK SCIENCE AND THE...

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2022/05/25

M. Chris Fabricant, Director of Strategic Litigation for the Innocence Project & expert on forensic science and the US criminal justice system, chats with Trey Elling about JUNK SCIENCE AND THE AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. Topics include: The birth of junk science as a jury-swaying courtroom tool (2:22) 'Peer reviewed' as a misunderstood term regarding science (10:33) An early 1990s US Supreme Court case favoring Dow Pharmaceuticals helping with the awakening on junk science (19:55)

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00:11:10

#247 - Nolan Ryan, et al on FACING NOLAN

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2022/05/24

Several people responsible for the new Nolan Ryan documentary, FACING NOLAN, chat with Trey Elling on the red carpet before the film's premiere at SXSW 2022. The interviewees include: Bradley Jackson - Director (0:33) Reid & Reese Ryan - Executive Producers & Nolan's sons (3:22) Nolan Ryan - Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher & Robin Ventura's daddy (9:16)

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00:59:47

#246 - Scott Hershovitz on NASSTY, BRUTISH, AND SHORT

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2022/05/19

University of Michigan Philosophy and Law professor Scott Hershovitz chats with Trey Elling about NASTY, BRUTISH, AND SHORT: ADVENTURES IN PHILOSOPHY WITH MY KIDS.

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00:13:23

#245 - The Kids in the Hall on THE KIDS IN THE HALL:...

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2022/05/18

Four of the five members of The Kids in the Hall chat with Trey Elling, ahead of the South By Southwest premiere of their new Amazon Prime documentary THE KIDS IN THE HALL: COMEDY PUNKS. Amazon is also releasing a brand new season of sketches from the Canadian troupe. Throughout this conversation, you'll hear from: Mark McKinney (0:45) Kevin McDonald (3:40) Dave Foley (6:25) Scott Thompson (10:09)

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00:23:32

#244 - Dylan Tomine on HEADWATERS

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2022/05/17

Patagonia ambassador, writer, and fly fisherman Dylan Tomine chats with Trey Elling about HEADWATERS: THE ADVENTURES, OBSESSION, AND EVOLUTION OF A FLY FISHERMAN. Topics include: What he loves so much about fly-fishing (1:49) The allure of steelhead trout (6:24) Why he's a catch-and-release fly fisherman (7:32) Drinking his yerba mate tea out of a dried goat scrotum in Argentina (8:39) The importance of the Skykomish River (11:42) Reasons for the steelhead population plummeting in the

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00:13:54

#243 - Raúl Esparza on CANDY

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2022/05/12

Tony-nominated actor of stage and screen Raúl Esparza chats with Trey Elling about his role in Hulu's new limited series, CANDY. Topics include: What drew him to the role of Don Crowder in CANDY (0:22) How much homework he did on the real-life figure the character is based on (1:30) His current assessment of NYC as a longtime resident of the city (6:00) How Austin and Texas have a soft spot in his heart (9:17) An invaluable lesson Raúl learned from acting at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago

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