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Gary Andrew Poole at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters reading series - 12/4/2008 (2 of 3)
Gary Andrew Poole revives an NFL legend, and discusses his new book "The Galloping Ghost: Red Grange, an American Football Legend." Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. December 4's installment featured Gary Andrew Poole, Liz Robbins, Nathaniel Friedman, Jacob Weinstein, and Jesse Einhorn. Poole is the author of a biography of the legendary football star Red Grange. Robbins is a New York Times sportswriter and author of a book about her city's greatest day, the marathon. And Einhorn, Friedman, and Weinstein are authors of the offbeat NBA blog Free Darko, and a book spinoff that catalogs the league's biggest and most-colorful stars. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
22:47
Free Darko at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters reading series - 12/4/2008 (1 of 3)
Nathaniel Friedman (aka Bethlehem Shoals), Jacob Weinstein (aka Big Baby Belafonte), and Jesse Einhorn (aka Silverbird5000), editors of Free Darko, discuss their work and new book, "The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today's Game." Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. December 4's installment featured Gary Andrew Poole, Liz Robbins, Nathaniel Friedman, Jacob Weinstein, and Jesse Einhorn. Poole is the author of a biography of the legendary football star Red Grange. Robbins is a New York Times sportswriter and author of a book about her city's greatest day, the marathon. And Einhorn, Friedman, and Weinstein are authors of the offbeat NBA blog Free Darko, and a book spinoff that catalogs the league's biggest and most-colorful stars. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
A panel of media critics answer questions about the industry which they boldly cover. Gelf Magazine presents Media Circus, a free, monthly speaking series covering the media industry from the inside out. Visit www.gelfmagazine.com, where you can read interviews with our featured speakers Jeff Bercovici, media critic for Portfolio.com; noted author and media writer Seth Mnookin; and Hamilton Nolan, Gawker's media critic.
A panel of media critics answer questions about the industry which they boldly cover. Gelf Magazine presents Media Circus, a free, monthly speaking series covering the media industry from the inside out. Visit www.gelfmagazine.com, where you can read interviews with our featured speakers Jeff Bercovici, media critic for Portfolio.com; noted author and media writer Seth Mnookin; and Hamilton Nolan, Gawker's media critic.
14:34
Seth Wickersham at Gelf Magazine’s Varsity Letters Reading Series 1/9/2009 (3 of 3)
Seth Wickersham, Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine, reads from his work and takes a closer look at some the NFL’s most notorious players. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. January 9's installment featured John Capouya, George Kimball, and Seth Wickersham. Capouya is the author of a biography about the outrageous pro wrestler Gorgeous George. Kimball's book chronicles the last great era in boxing. And Wickersham's NFL coverage for ESPN has delivered insight about pro-football players on and off the field. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
13:57
Dina Kelberman at Gelf Magazine's Non-Motivational Speaker Series February 2009
Cartoonist and co-founder of Wham City! artist collective Dina Kelberman shares her work through the magic of PowerPoint. Gelf Magazine presents its free monthly Non-Motivational Speaker Series at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. Each month has a new theme: February's installment focused on Baltimore, declared "Best Scene" by Rolling Stone. Other February speakers were DJ Scottie B, godfather of Bmore Club music, and bookmaker-turned-book writer Charlie Stella, contributor to the acclaimed Baltimore Noir crime anthology. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
12:54
Will Leitch at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters Reading Series - 2/5/09 (2 of 3)
Will Leitch, contributing editor at New York Magazine, columnist for Sporting News, founder/emeritus at Deadspin, returns to Varsity Letters and talks about his new career and the latest edition of his book "God Save the Fan: How Steroid Hypocrites, Soul-Sucking Suits, and a Worldwide Leader Not Named Bush Have Taken the Fun Out of Sports." Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. February 5's installment featured David Harris, Will Leitch, and Jon Wertheim. Harris is the biographer of legendary 49ers coach Bill Walsh. Leitch shared all-new material from the paperback edition of his manifesto on behalf of the modern fan. And Wertheim profiled a mixed-martial arts legend and the meteoric rise of his sport. You can order copies of their books through Gelf's website; for interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
12:45
Frank Messina at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - March 2009 (2 of 2)
Mets bard Frank Messina reads from his work, including the love poem "Psycho Chick Goes to the Ballpark." Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. April 2's installment celebrated the return of baseball and also featured Alex Belth, Greg Prince and Matt McCarthy. Belth blogs about the Yankees, Prince blogs about the Mets, and McCarthy is the author of a tell-all memoir about his time as a minor-leaguer. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
12:14
Seth Wickersham at Gelf Magazine’s Varsity Letters Reading Series 1/9/2009 (2 of 3)
Seth Wickersham, Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine, reads from his work and takes a closer look at some the NFL’s most notorious players. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. January 9's installment featured John Capouya, George Kimball, and Seth Wickersham. Capouya is the author of a biography about the outrageous pro wrestler Gorgeous George. Kimball's book chronicles the last great era in boxing. And Wickersham's NFL coverage for ESPN has delivered insight about pro-football players on and off the field. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
12:03
John Derbyshire at Gelf Magazine's Geeking Out - April 2009 (2 of 2)
Noted author and columnist for the National Review John Derbyshire spoke about publishing his book "Prime Obsession: Bernhard Riemann and the Greatest Unsolved Problem in Mathematics." Gelf Magazine presents Geeking Out, a free, monthly speaking series featuring some of the best science writers and researchers around. Visit www.gelfmagazine.com, where you can read interviews with April's featured speakers: Glen Whitney, founder of the Math Factory; noted enigmatologist and author Paul Hoffman; and John Derbyshire, author of popular mathematically-themed books.
11:57
Greg Prince at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - April 2009 (2 of 2)
Mets blogger Greg Prince takes questions and reads from his book "Faith and Fear in Flushing: An Intense Personal History of the New York Mets." Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. April 2's installment celebrated the return of baseball and also featured Alex Belth, Frank Messina, and Matt McCarthy. Belth blogs about the Yankees, Messina writes poetry about the Mets, and McCarthy is the author of a tell-all memoir about his time as a minor-leaguer. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
11:54
Greg Prince at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - April 2009 (1 of 2)
With an introduction from Jason Fry, Mets blogger Greg Prince takes questions and reads from his book "Faith and Fear in Flushing: An Intense Personal History of the New York Mets". Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. April 2's installment celebrated the return of baseball and also featured Alex Belth, Frank Messina, and Matt McCarthy. Belth blogs about the Yankees, Messina writes poetry about the Mets, and McCarthy is the author of a tell-all memoir about his time as a minor-leaguer. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
11:49
Kumail Nanjiani at Gelf Magazine's Non-Motivational Speaker Series - March 2009
Highlights from Kumail's set at the Non-Motivational Speaker Series. Trying out new material on Gelf's discerning audience, Kumail reveals how the "X-Files" broke his heart, and how he learned the Elephant Man wasn't a superhero. . Gelf Magazine presents its free monthly Non-Motivational Speaker Series at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. Each month has a new theme, and in March, in honor of its first anniversary, NMSS returned to Comedy. Other March speakers were CollegHumor's Sarah Schneider and the Onion's own Joe Garden. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
11:33
Matt McCarthy at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - April 2009 (2 of 2)
Matt McCarthy reads from his book "Odd Man Out: A Year on the Mound with a Minor League Misfit," a controversial chronicle of his only season as a professional ball player. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. April 2's installment celebrated the return of baseball and also featured Alex Belth, Greg Prince and Frank Messina. Belth blogs about the Yankees, Prince blogs about the Mets, and Messina is a poet dedicated to the Mets. For interviews or to order a copy of McCarthy's book, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
11:26
Seth Mnookin at Gelf Magazine's Media Circus - April 2009 (2 of 2)
Seth Mnoonkin shares his perceptions of the media, including Talk Magazine's party of the century, the New York Times business model of "one-stop shopping," and the introduction of Kindle. Gelf Magazine presents Media Circus, a free, monthly speaking series covering the media industry from the inside out. Media Circus is held at Jan Larsen Art Studios in New York. April 5's installment also featured featured Jeff Bercovici, media critic for Portfolio.com; and Hamilton Nolan, Gawker's media critic. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
11:20
Alex Belth at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - March 2009 (2 of 2)
Mets poet Frank Messina reads his poem "Idiot with Cell Phone Becomes Hero in Wild Walk-Off Win." Alex Belth reveals how he became a writer and founded the blog Bronx Banter, and reads a story about his father and Reggie Jackson. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. April 2's installment celebrated the return of baseball and also featured Greg Prince and Matt McCarthy. Prince blogs about the Mets, and McCarthy is the author of a tell-all memoir about his time as a minor-leaguer. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
11:13
Matt McCarthy at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - April 2009 (1 of 2)
Matt McCarthy reads from his book "Odd Man Out: A Year on the Mound with a Minor League Misfit," a controversial chronicle of his only season as a professional ball player. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. April 2's installment celebrated the return of baseball and also featured Alex Belth, Greg Prince and Frank Messina. Belth blogs about the Yankees, Prince blogs about the Mets, and Messina is a poet dedicated to the Mets. For interviews or to order a copy of McCarthy's book, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
10:48
David Harris at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters Reading Series - 2/5/09 (3 of 3)
David Harris, author of "The Genius: How Bill Walsh Reinvented Football and Created an NFL Dynasty," discusses his book and the legacy of a coach who revolutionized the NFL. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. February 5's installment featured David Harris, Will Leitch, and Jon Wertheim. Harris is the biographer of legendary 49ers coach Bill Walsh. Leitch shared all-new material from the paperback edition of his manifesto on behalf of the modern fan. And Wertheim profiled a mixed-martial arts legend and the meteoric rise of his sport. You can order copies of their books through Gelfâs website; for interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
10:35
Paul Hoffman at Gelf Magazine's Geeking Out - April 2009 (1 of 3)
Writer and enigmatologist Paul Hoffman speaks about the time he spent with one of the world's most gifted mathematicians. Gelf Magazine presents Geeking Out, a free, monthly speaking series featuring some of the best science writers and researchers around. Visit www.gelfmagazine.com, where you can read interviews with April's featured speakers: Glen Whitney, founder of the Math Factory; noted enigmatologist and author Paul Hoffman; and John Derbyshire, author of popular mathematically-themed books.
10:31
David Harris at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters Reading Series - 2/5/2009 (1 of 3)
David Harris, author of "The Genius: How Bill Walsh Reinvented Football and Created an NFL Dynasty," discusses his book and the legacy of a coach who revolutionized the NFL. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. February 5's installment featured David Harris, Will Leitch, and Jon Wertheim. Harris is the biographer of legendary 49ers coach Bill Walsh. Leitch shared all-new material from the paperback edition of his manifesto on behalf of the modern fan. And Wertheim profiled a mixed-martial arts legend and the meteoric rise of his sport. You can order copies of their books through Gelfâs website; for interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
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