Travis Hines: Iowa State sports columnist, Des Moines Register

Travis Hines: Iowa State sports columnist, Des Moines Register

On the perils and highs of modern college sports. On life with the Iowa State sports landscape. On coming up with fresh ideas and new material. On getting to know athletes.

Tim Brown: Author, "Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original"

On writing a biography of a reluctant and reclusive legend. On where Nolan Ryan ranks on the all-time lists. On having a subject agree to speak at the last minute. On the love-hate of the biography pursuit.

Jeff Eisenberg: Yahoo! Sports columnist

On finding a different way to explain Fernando Medoza. On covering Kobe during his second championship spree. On tracking down players from LeBron's draft class. On media survival and the power of the elite name, "Jeff."

Brendon Kleen: Awful Announcing media writer

On the recent Awful Announcing article, ""Jeff Pearlman apologizes after YouTuber catches him plagiarizing video on former Yankees phenom." On what is YouTube plagiarism. On a career covering media.

Michelle Beadle: Longtime sports TV big gun, former ESPN host

On losing interest in the bullshit of it all. On red carpet work and Sally Field rudeness. On a love for basketball and an indifference toward celebrity.