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John Eisenberg grew up with books in his hands – his first summer job was at his mother’s bookstore in his hometown of Dallas, Texas. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he wrote for newspapers for almost three decades, mostly as a sports columnist at The Baltimore Sun covering major events such as the Super Bowl, Final Four, World Series, Kentucky Derby, and soccer's World Cup while also paying attention to his hometown teams – the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, and Maryland Terrapins. Along the way he wrote 3,000 columns and won more than 20 awards, including several first-places in the prestigious Associated Press Sports Editors contest. He also has written for Sports Illustrated, Smithsonian Magazine, and Details, and before working in Baltimore. spent five years with the Dallas Times Herald. No matter if he is writing about a famous football coach, a heartbroken jockey, or a pitcher who wins 20 games, John is known for unearthing original stories and bringing them to life with his clear-eyed analysis and lively narrative style. His book topics have included the start of Vince Lombardi's dynasty in Green Bay, the history of the Baltimore Orioles, his experience as a young fan of the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s, the tragic breakdown of the horse Barbaro, and an outrageous North-South horse race that captivated the nation in 1823. John lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

Featured Article: The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

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    • The League

    • How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
    • Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
    • Release date: 2018-10-09
    • Language: English
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    • That First Season

    • How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Pat Young
    • Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 2013-07-17
    • Language: English
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    • Ten-Gallon War

    • The NFL's Cowboys, The AFL's Texans, and The Feud for Dallas' Pro Football Future
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Jim Vann
    • Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
    • Release date: 2013-07-17
    • Language: English
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    • The Great Match Race

    • When North Met South in America's First Sports Spectacle
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Jones Allen
    • Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 2013-11-04
    • Language: English
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    • Rocket Men

    • The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Brad Sanders
    • Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 2023-09-05
    • Language: English
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    • The Streak

    • Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken, and Baseball's Most Historic Record
    • Written by: John Eisenberg
    • Narrated by: Kyle McCarley
    • Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release date: 2017-07-04
    • Language: English
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