Episode 810: US Murph, Jimmy Breslin, Andy Lee’s Return
Jimmy Breslin died last weekend – a columnist for over 50 years on sport, politics, and American life, he lived one of the great lives of US journalism. We speak to Brian Murphy about Breslin’s career, about the great American columnists, and the man who dug JFK’s grave.
The NYT obit of Jimmy Breslin, by @DanBarryNYT, is one of the best obits ever written. A tribute worthy of a legend. https://t.co/NqKk482eZp
— Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) March 20, 2017
One of the many great Jimmy Breslin columns. RIP https://t.co/FaqeogSvUV
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) March 19, 2017
We also talk about Tiger Woods’ new book, why race is still an issue in golf, and what Tiger could have done differently to change that.
Tiger Woods opens up on racial slurs that drove his desire for dominance. By @mrewanmurray https://t.co/yyAdtBSE9T
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) March 20, 2017
Andy Lee returned to the ring in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, easily accounting for his opponent KeAndre Leatherwood in a unanimous points decision. We talk to our favourite boxer about the plan to get him back on top.
@AndyLeeBoxing LET’S DO IT! pic.twitter.com/6J9M5ax6jO
— David O’Doherty (@phlaimeaux) March 20, 2017
Plus there’s the Famous Five, Tom Wolfe, Robert Kardashian and Murph’s celeb spotting in London.
@SecondCaptains Jaysus lads you don’t miss a trick. Fair play to @SharonHorgan for getting the plug in pic.twitter.com/WT4LZgLmbf
— Will Hamilton (@willham80) February 28, 2017
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Go to PatreonThanks everyone, we had a ball. Back soon. London show available here —-> https://t.co/JjDtPOjErd pic.twitter.com/Ngd0RSAjhR
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) March 17, 2017