Jane Leavy is a failed Little League pitcher turned sports writer. She’s written definitive biographies of two of baseball’s most enigmatic players. We discuss her latest biography of Mickey Mantle, The Last Boy.
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Guests include Jane Leavy discussing Mickey Mantle, Anne Balaban explaining why New Year’s Resolutions are futile and Dr. Kimberly Alyn helping us overcome gender stereotypes.
Jay Johnstone is a former Major League Baseball outfielder best known for keeping clubhouses loose with occasional pranks and gimmick. We talk baseball and the role humor plays in good leadership.
Charley Rosen is a former baseball pitching hopeful for the New York Yankees turned sports writer. He examines one of baseball’s most scrutinized positions, the relief pitcher, and provides the deeper meaning of what it takes to be a modern reliever. We discuss his perspectives from his book Bullpen Diaries.
Here is the lineup of guests on BRAINSTORMIN’ with Billy the Brain for Monday, May 2, 2011. Listen at www.BrainstorminOnline.com or on AM 1400 in Ventura at 10 o’clock am Pacific time.