Two Writers Slinging Yang

Rob Marriott: Former editor/writer for XXL, Vibe, The Source

On the glory days of hip-hop media—and the decline. On what drew a young Rob to the genre. On writing about music when the creators aren't so happy. On the brutally honest CD review. On Tupac.

Susan Orlean: New Yorker writer and author of the new memoir, "Joyride."

On the keys to capturing your own life via memoir. On why this multi-city book tour will likely be her last. On how it feels to have a book become a major motion picture. On turning 70 as a scribe.

Christopher John Farley: Author, "Who Knows You By Heart"

On the terrifying AI path humanity has opted to stroll. On creating characters and giving them depth and voice. On how one comes up with an ending to a novel. On a career covering musical artists.

Joshua Kusnick: Former MLB agent and current stand-up comic

On why he thrashed me on TikTok for months and months. On the highs and lows of athlete representation. On why certain baseball execs make him sick. On the joys and pains of social media.

James Shippy: Audio book narrator and news reporter/anchor

On voicing "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur." On the changing nature of audio book recordings. On transition from acting to news television.