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  1. 10/14/2024

    Manu Petit smokes Marlboro Reds: The importance of details, with Ryan Baldi

    Author Ryan Baldi reveals his sportswriting and interviewing tips. This interview - and all our content - is free. We ask ONE thing.... Please Subscribe to The BackPage This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    7 min

  2. 10/11/2024

    When Stam says "No" and Wrighty says "Yes"

    SUBSCRIBE TO 'THE BACKPAGE' NOW Ryan Baldi wrote books about two all-time great Premier League teams: Arsene Who? The Story of the Wenger Revolution (the paperback has just been released) tells the story of Arsenal's 98 Double; and They Always Score: The Unforgettable, Improbable, Iconic Story of Manchester United’s Treble Winners is a detailed portrait of that season. Both books came out in October 2023. Both are excellent. I wanted to find out how he did it. So, I asked him. Our conversation covers some of the below topics. - Time management: how Ryan managed to bring up a young family, write two books at once and still catch Boston Celtics game late at night - Structure: whiteboards, flashcards, folders - how Ryan plotted out his own book-writing ‘double’ - Interviewing: how Ryan lands big interviews; and, when he does, how he manages to get the best material This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    30 min
  3. A Big Announcement!

    09/26/2024

    A Big Announcement!

    'Between the Lines' is now known as 'The BackPage' and is part of our wider offering. Sign up to receive all our audio and written updates *** SUBSCRIBE TO 'THE BACKPAGE' NOW *** This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    1 min
  4. A Big Announcement!

    09/25/2024

    A Big Announcement!

    'Between the Lines' is now known as 'The BackPage' and is part of our wider offering. Sign up to receive all our audio and written updates *** SUBSCRIBE TO 'THE BACKPAGE' NOW *** This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    1 min
  5. Sports Writing Masterclass: John Greechan on getting close to the story

    12/04/2023

    Sports Writing Masterclass: John Greechan on getting close to the story

    John Greechan's top tip - get as close to the story as possible (featuring Maradona and a trip to Buenos Aires) BackPage Mailing List Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    10 min
  6. John Greechan: Revolution - Ange Postecoglou: The Man, The Methods and The Mastery

    11/30/2023

    John Greechan: Revolution - Ange Postecoglou: The Man, The Methods and The Mastery

    Welcome to the second episode in the new season of Between the Lines. This is Martin's chat with John Greechan on his excellent new Ange Postecoglou biography. As always, we discuss process and explore John's research trip to Melbourne earlier this year. Enjoy Buy the Book BackPage Mailing List Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    40 min
  7. Andriy Shevchenko and the Making of My Life, My Football

    11/23/2023

    Andriy Shevchenko and the Making of My Life, My Football

    To celebrate the publication of Andriy Shevchenko's autobiography, My Life, My Football, we break down the story behind the book: why it took three years for the English language edition to reach bookstores, the significance of the war in Ukraine, what matters most to an elite footballer like Shevchenko when he tells his story, and what happens when you get two world-class strikers in the same room. This episode features Martin and Neil from BackPage and the Ballon d'Or of translation, Mark Palmer. Find out more about Sheva's book, including where to buy it, here. Find out more about our cover designer, Kulbir Gharra Michael Cox's Athletic piece on Shevchenko, My Game in My Words Gary Lineker's interview with Shevchenko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    35 min
  8. Arrigo Sacchi And The Making Of The Immortals

    11/22/2021

    Arrigo Sacchi And The Making Of The Immortals

    In this episode, Neil and Martin talk to Mark Palmer, the translator of The Immortals, Arrigo Sacchi’s memoir of Milan’s 1988-89 season, which ended with the first of two back-to-back European Cup triumphs for the great team of Baresi, Maldini, Rijkaard, Gullit and Van Basten. The Immortals brings to life the training diaries of Sacchi and captures in time one of the greatest club teams in football history. In this interview, we talk about why this – and not an earlier Sacchi autobiography – was the right one for us; Mark’s task in bringing the eccentricities of Arrigo Sacchi to life; and what happened when we went to Sacchi’s hometown to meet the man himself. Buy The Immortals here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit backpagepress.substack.com

    26 min
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  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
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