Sports Literati

David Hsu & David Bryant

Each episode, we go deep on a different sports book, from the latest best sellers to hall of fame classics from the pantheon. Join us for some serious sports talk.

  1. MAR 12

    Journeyman by Sean Pronger with Dan Murphy

    It’s time for another episode of Sports Literati, this time on Sean Pronger’s book, Journeyman, which goes over his career in the National Hockey League as a “guy on the fourth line,” one of those players that constantly needs to prove himself in order to stay on the team. The Sports Literati reflect on his relationship with his brother, a more successful NHL player, and the wit Pronger displays on the page. Check out Dave’s Substack for more! https://davidmhsu.substack.com/

    41 min

  2. JAN 8

    Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments by Joe Posnanski

    In this week’s episode, the Sports Literati mourn last year’s devastating Blue Jays World Series loss while they discuss Joe Posnanski’s book on the history of baseball. They also discuss whether they could write their own “50 Moments” book — on college basketball or American football. Check out Dave’s Substack for more! https://davidmhsu.substack.com/

    50 min

  3. 10/09/2025

    A Season on the Brink by John Feinstein

    This week, the Sports Literati take a look at one of the books that originated Dave’s obsession with sports books — A Season on the Brink by John Feinstein. This classic in the sports genre deals with Bob Knight’s leadership of Indiana’s college basketball team, his short temper, and his successes as well as his failures. Check out Dave’s Substack for more! https://davidmhsu.substack.com/

    57 min

  4. 07/21/2025

    The Club by Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg

    The Sports Literati convene to discuss Premiership soccer through Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg's book about the history of the economics of the Premiership. They take a look at the business of premiere league football and how English soccer transformed itself in the early 90s from the unruly days of English hooliganism to one of the most polished, dominant leagues in all of sports. Music: Sergei Rachmanioff Prelude in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32 performed by Justina Sam.

    1 hr

  5. 06/11/2025

    The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese

    This week, in a special collaboration with Medhum.org, The Sports Literati sit down and discuss The Tennis Partner, a masterpiece of medical humanities that just happened to be a sports book!

    1 hr

  6. 02/08/2025

    Arnold-The Education of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzneggar and Douglas Hall Kent

    This month, the Sports Literati convene to discuss Arnold Schwarzneggar's classic sports memoir about his early days as a bodybuilder and his quest to go from Mr. Universe to Hollywood.

    41 min

  7. 11/17/2024

    NFL Confidential by Johnny Anonymous

    This month, the Sports Literati sit down to ponder and ruminate over one of the most high brow, intellectual books they have ever read. Okay, maybe not. But it just might be one of the most fun books they've ever read.

    42 min

  8. 09/24/2024

    Range by David Epstein

    This month on the Sports Literati, we get out of our comfort zone and test our range by reading David Epstein's ideas about the power of diverse groups and why early specialization might not be great for children.

    52 min
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Each episode, we go deep on a different sports book, from the latest best sellers to hall of fame classics from the pantheon. Join us for some serious sports talk.

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  • Creator
    David Hsu & David Bryant
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Hsu & David Bryant
  • Show Website
    Sports Literati