Podcast / Edge of Sports / Oct 24, 2023

What Makes Deion Sanders Deion Sanders

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, two writers join the show to discuss their respective books.

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What Makes Deion Sanders Deion Sanders | Edge of Sports with Dave Zirin
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This week on the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to Jean Jacques Taylor, author of the new book, Coach Prime. With near total access to Deion Sanders, Taylor explains what makes Deion Deion.

Also on this episode, we speak to best selling author Adam Mansbach about his incredible book, The Golem of Brooklyn. We have some Choice Words for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the NAIA.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders looks on prior to game vs Stanford at Folsom Field.

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This week on the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to Jean Jacques Taylor, author of the new book, Coach Prime. With near-total access to Deion Sanders, Taylor explains what makes Deion Deion.

Also on this episode, we speak to best-selling author Adam Mansbach about his incredible book, The Golem of Brooklyn. We have some Choice Words for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the NAIA.

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Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.

Basketball Butterfly Effect: Steph Curry & the Knicks | Edge of Sports with Dave Zirin
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In Part 6 of our series, Basketball Butterfly Effect, Arya Shirazi joins the show again to discuss the 2009 NBA draft and the Knicks coming close to getting Davidson sharpshooter Steph Curry, the most revolutionary player of his generation. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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