98: Robert "Scoop" Jackson

House of L podcast

Laurence W. Holmes

Sports, History

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 15 March 2020

⏱️ 82 minutes

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I think it's fair to say that Scoop has played a significant role in changing media throughout his career. I know he has for me. His new book, "The Game Is Not A Game" is out this week on Amazon and HaymarketBooks.org. We talked about the new book, his role at ESPN and why his work at SLAM Magazine is still revered. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	Welcome into episode 98 of the House of L podcast. I'm Lauren Tomes.
0:23.0	Thanks for checking out this episode.
0:25.0	I'm excited about this episode because it's with one of my favorite people.
0:30.0	It's with someone that I consider a mentor in this business and someone who like honestly
0:39.2	House of El was designed to talk with people like Scoop Jackson.
0:47.2	I mean, a guy that's been in the business for 30 years
0:50.0	that is
0:53.4	excellence and someone that I admire greatly.
0:59.2	I really do.
1:00.6	And part of the reason why is because Scoop was able to in the 90s
1:10.7	through his writing, Slam magazine was able to give voice to being yourself in a public media square.
1:24.0	That's the thing.
1:27.0	Like if you listen to me and listen to Scoop,
1:29.0	you can be like, I don't necessarily see the influence there.
1:33.0	Where the influence is, is being able to be you.
1:40.0	Whatever you is, being able to be authentic in who you are and how you present yourself is a big key.
1:50.0	It's one of the reasons why I'm I absolutely adore Scoop. Also he's been extremely
1:58.8	kind to me and encouraging in moments where I felt like I was running up against a brick wall.
2:07.7	Like just out of nowhere, Scoop would pop up and tell me that I'm on the right path.
2:13.0	And that I'm doing good.
2:15.0	And those things matter, you know?
2:17.0	Like, it's very valuable.
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