We talk about everything from Hogan’s record-breaking WCW deal to the NWO’s cultural crossover with hip-hop, Monday Night Wars, and Dennis Rodman. If you're a wrestling fan, this is a must-watch.

Timestamps:
1:15 - Current WWE
2:21 - John Cena turning Heel
3:35 - Watching Wrestle as a kid
5:23 - Hulk Hogan Signing to WCW
10:52 - Hulk Hogan & Pop Culture
12:02 - Hulk Hogan v. Andre The Giant
13:21 - Record Deal for Hulk Hogan
17:24 - The Formation of NWO
18:02 - Hulk Hogan joins NWO
24:22 - Trash throwing Trash in WCW
29:10 - Hip-hop's Influence on NWO
35:01 - Dennis Rodman Joining the NWO
37:34 - NWO growing too large
40:14 - Monday Football v. Monday Night Wars
42:44 - NWO International Impact on Culture
48:12 - Sting (Anti-Hero) v. NWO (Cool)
51:17 - DX's Impact on Culture
52:44 - How the book came together
55:32 - Writing Process for the book
57:23 - Getting the interviews for the book
57:44 - Meeting Eric Bischoff
1:01:03 - Writing the Book as a journalist
1:03:50 - Rapid-Fire Wrestling Fan

📘 Buy Marc Raimondi’s Book – Say Hello to the Bad Guys
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734430/say-hello-to-the-bad-guys-by-marc-raimondi

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Twitter/X: https://x.com/marcraimondi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcraimondisports/?hl=en

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Welcome to another episode of the Creators Talk Podcast!

In this conversation, we dive deep with Sam Fox, Senior Director of Content Creation & Strategy at HarperCollins. With a background at Teen Vogue and Condé Nast, Sam brings a unique perspective on storytelling, marketing, and building inclusive book communities. From her journey as a dancer to shaping innovative book marketing campaigns, she shares priceless insights for authors and content creators alike.

Timestamps:
1:02 - Growing Up a Dancer
2:46 - Combining Dance and Storytelling
4:30 - Marketing Books
5:37 - Getting into Reading
8:44 - Working at Teen Vogue
11:45 - Books are Political
13:22 - Children's & YA Book Campaigns
14:34 - Shelves and the City
18:45 - Diversity at Creators Brand Trips
21:03 - Working with creators with small and larger following counts
22:23 - ROI on Creator Events
26:44 - On Community
29:12 - How Should Authors Market Online
32:11 - Introverted Authors Tips for Marketing
34:45 - Summer in the City Campaign
37:12 - Book Content Trends
39:44 - Signing with a Literary Agent
43:42 - Separating Publishing Brain vs. Creative Brain
47:05 - Writing Process & Perfect Day of Writing
48:33 - Last, Now, Next Books
49:54 - Rapid Fire Book Questions
51:04 - What Would You Like to See More of in the Book World?
51:26 - What Would You Like to See Less of in the Book World?

Places to find more from Sam Fox and other links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambamfox/?hl=en
Epic Reads: https://www.instagram.com/epicreads/?hl=en
William Morrow: https://www.instagram.com/williammorrowbooks/?hl=en
Avon: https://www.instagram.com/avonbooks/?hl=en
The Book Was Hotter Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBookWasHotter/videos
@TheBookWasHotter


Books Mentioned by Sam:
Holes by Louis Sachar (A Childhood Favorite)
The Giver by Lois Lowry (A Childhood Favorite)
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (A Childhood Favorite)
The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin (A Childhood Favorite)
The Clique (Series) by Lisi Harrison (A Childhood Favorite)
Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar (A Childhood Favorite)
John Green Books (A High School Favorite Author)
Animal Farm by George Orwell (High School Literary Canon)
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (High School Literary Canon)
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace (High School Literary Canon)
Marilyn Robinson (College Favorite Author)
Joan Didion (College Favorite Author)
Virginia Woolf (College Favorite Author)
Bright Young Woman by Jessica Knoll (Last Read)
Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan (Currently Reading)
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert (Next Read - Pride Month)
Winging It With You by Chip Pons (Next Read - Pride Month)
The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates (A Book Not Enough People Are Talking About)
Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk (A Book Sam Gifts Often)
Carly Fortune (Author Sam Always Buys)
Let Them Stare by Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy (A book We Should Get From the Book Store This Weekend)

Sam’s Summer Dance Playlist:
So Excited by Janet Jackson
Independent Women Pt. 1 by Destiny’s Child
Stronger by Britney Spears

Current Favorite TV Shows:
Forever
Overcompensating
Adults

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In this episode of the Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with legendary sports biographer Roland Lazenby, the bestselling author behind definitive basketball books on Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Jerry West.

Roland shares behind-the-scenes stories, family histories, and pivotal basketball moments that shaped the modern NBA, from the Showtime Lakers to Jordan’s shoe deal to the rise of LeBron James. If you’re a fan of NBA history, storytelling, or great biographies, this is one you don’t want to miss.

⏱️ Timestamps
1:20 - NBA Finals
1:37 - Jerry West, Michael Jordan, Kobe and Magic Comparisons
5:35 - Family Histories of Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan
12:27 - Telling Magic’s Whole Story
18:28 - Magic Johnson’s Positionless Basketball Style
20:12 - The Showboat Era of Basketball
21:33 - Harlem Globetrotter Influence
24:20 - High School Magic Johnson
27:30 - What Made Magic, MJ, West and Kobe Great
28:45 - Weight Training Back in the Day
31:55 - Magic Johnson’s Injury History
34:55 - Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird National Championship
37:35 - The NBA Before Magic & Bird
42:27 - Magic Johnson & Michael Jordan Rivalry
50:08 - Michael Jordan Freeze Out & Charles Tucker
52:28 - Michael Jordan Shoe Deal & Sonny Vaccaro
57:02 - Magic Johnson HIV Announcement
58:20 - LeBron James’ Place in History
59:33 - MJ vs. Magic: 1991 NBA Finals
1:02:10 - Jerry Krause and the Bulls
1:06:20 - Larry Bird & Celtics vs. Magic & Lakers
1:12:00 - Jerry Buss & Magic Johnson
1:14:23 - Showtime Lakers Legacy
1:20:25 - Roland Lazenby’s Writer’s Toolkit

📘 Magic: The Life of Earvin "Magic" Johnson
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Life-Earvin-Johnson/dp/1250248035

📘 Michael Jordan: The Life
https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Jordan-Life-Roland-Lazenby/dp/031619476X

📘 Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant
https://www.amazon.com/Showboat-Life-Bryant-Roland-Lazenby/dp/1478940417

📘 Jerry West: The Life and Legend of a Basketball Icon
https://www.amazon.com/Jerry-West-Life-Legend-Basketball/dp/0345510836

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Twitter (X): https://x.com/lazenby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rllazenby
Author Page: https://celadonbooks.com/authors/roland-lazenby/

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