Sports Illustrated
A sports magazine where David Epstein worked as a science writer, pitching a story about sudden cardiac death in athletes. This role shaped his career transition.
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All-In Podcast
A once respected brand that cut 100+ jobs and lost subscribers after putting a trans person on its cover.
#44 – Jeremy Schaap, ESPN journalist: upsets, doping, triumphs, and the importance of sports
Peter Attia MD
An article published in March 1988, before the Tyson-Spinks fight, that predicted Mike Tyson's bright-burning career would end quickly, comparing him to past 'destroyers'.
#96–David Epstein: How range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world
Peter Attia MD
An American sports magazine where David Epstein was a senior writer prior to his work at ProPublica and where he published an article that served as a precursor to 'The Sports Gene.'
Leaving the Faith (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Yasmine Mohammed (Episode #298)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a cultural reference point to highlight the double standard in Western media's reception of a 'Mormon underwear' feature versus a 'burkini' feature.
David Yarrow on Art, Markets, Business, and Combining It All | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
American sports magazine, mentioned as being a much bigger publication in 1988 than it is today.
John Paul DeJoria — From Homelessness to Building Paul Mitchell and Patrón | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A magazine under Time Inc. where John Paul DeJoria worked in the circulation department.
Lessons Learned Traveling The World | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A publication for which Ralph Potts has reported.
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The Diary Of A CEO
A sports magazine where David Epstein worked as a science writer, pitching a story about sudden cardiac death in athletes. This role shaped his career transition.
Productivity Toolkit: How To Achieve Any Goal, Focus & Enter Flow State On Command | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
The publication where David Epstein worked as a temp fact-checker and later as a senior writer, providing valuable learning experiences and networking opportunities.