Two Writers Slinging Yang

Devon Henderson: Staff writer, The Athletic

On landing at The Athletic at age 22. On learning to be edited when it's not particularly fun. On avoiding career jealousy. On the benefits of Arizona State. On the saga of a young basketball phenom fighting back.

Howard Bryant: Author, "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"

On what America misunderstands about Jackie Robinson and needs to understand about Paul Robeson. On what history can teach us about 2026 madness. On why the mythology of Branch Rickey is a departure from reality. On the modern approach to book PR.

Terry McDonnell: Former Sports Illustrated, Us Weekly, Men's Journal, Rolling Stone editor

On working with many of the greatest writers of the past century. On coming to Sports Illustrated with no ties and lots of questions. On how he views a lifetime in print. On the joys of the written word.

Victoria Zeller: Author, "One of the Boys"

On the responsibilities that come with life as a trans author trying to impact trans readers. On what her life experience brought to the page. On how she landed her first book deal.

Erik Kramer Former NFL QB, author of "The Ultimate Comeback"

On attempting to take his own life with a gun—and living to tell. On the tragic loss of a son. On why Rodney Peete is cooler than Andre Ware and whether he could still throw NFL passes. On finding meaning in life.