08:49
Sarah Schneider at Gelf Magazine's Non-Motivational Speaker Series - March 2009 (2 of 2)
CollegeHumor's Sarah Schneider talks about her new show on Mtv, the history of College Humor, and, inevitably, what it's like to be a woman in comedy. 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 comic Kumail Nanjiani and the Onion's own Joe Garden. 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.
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
08:33
John Hanc at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - March 2009 (2 of 3)
John Hanc came to Varsity Letters to shed light on a lesser-known March Madness: the Antartica Marathon. Hanc who has run marathons around the world, read from his book "The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon," and discussed why he, or anyone else, would be compelled to race on the planet's most foreboding continent. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. March 5's installment focused on "March Madness" and also featured Eric Angevine and Luke Winn. Angevine is an editor of the college-basketball blog Storming the Floor, and Winn covers the sport for Sports Illustrated. To order copies of Hanc's book, read interviews, and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
08:22
John Hanc at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - March 2009 (3 of 3)
John Hanc came to Varsity Letters to shed light on a lesser-known March Madness: the Antartica Marathon. Hanc who has run marathons around the world, read from his book "The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon," and discussed why he, or anyone else, would be compelled to race on the planet's most foreboding continent. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. March 5's installment focused on "March Madness" and also featured Eric Angevine and Luke Winn. Angevine is an editor of the college-basketball blog Storming the Floor, and Winn covers the sport for Sports Illustrated. To order copies of Hanc's book, read interviews, and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
08:15
DJ Scottie B. at Gelf Magazine's Non-Motivational Speaker Series (1 of 3)
Godfather of Baltimore Club, DJ Scottie B. speaks about his past and the sound and the scene he helped create. 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 26's installment focused on Baltimore, declared "Best Scene" by Rolling Stone. Other February speakers were co-founder of the WHAM City! artist collective and Baltimore City Paper cartoonist Dina Kelberman, and bookmaker-turned-book writer Charlie Stella, contributor to the acclaimed Baltimore Noir crime anthology. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
07:39
Charlie Stella at Gelf Magazine's Non-Motivational Speaker Series February 2009 (2 of 2)
Bookmaker-turned-book writer Charlie Stella talks about his days as a "knockaround" guy and reads from his work in "Baltimore Noir. 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 26's installment focused on Baltimore, declared "Best Scene" by Rolling Stone. Other February speakers were co-founder of the WHAM City! artist collective and Baltimore City Paper cartoonist Dina Kelberman, and DJ Scottie B, godfather of Bmore Club music. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
09:23
Hamilton Nolan at Gelf Magazine's Media Circus - April 2009 (2 of 2)
Joe, a lucky audience member, pits his wits against Gelf's "Real or Onion" quiz, followed by Hamilton Nolan who takes a stand in defense of Gawker. 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 noted author and media writer Seth Mnookin. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
06:35
DJ Scottie B. at Gelf Magazine's Non-Motivational Speaker Series (3 of 3)
Godfather of Baltimore Club, DJ Scottie B. speaks about his past and the sound and the scene he helped create. 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 26's installment focused on Baltimore, declared "Best Scene" by Rolling Stone. Other February speakers were co-founder of the WHAM City! artist collective and Baltimore City Paper cartoonist Dina Kelberman, and bookmaker-turned-book writer Charlie Stella, contributor to the acclaimed Baltimore Noir crime anthology. For interviews and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
08:10
Luke Winn at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - March 2009 (1 of 3)
College hoops writer Luke Winn appeared at March's Varsity Letters to talk about his work for Sports Illustrated and SI.com. At the event, he discussed interactions with his online fan base and his experiences covering athletes from unique backgrounds. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. March 5's installment focused on "March Madness" and also featured Eric Angevine and John Hanc. Angevine is an editor of the college-basketball blog Storming the Floor, and Hanc reported on the other March Madness, the Antarctica Marathon. For interviews with all the speakers 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
08:14
Luke Winn at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters Reading Series - March 2009 (2 of 3)
College hoops writer Luke Winn appeared at March's Varsity Letters to talk about his work for Sports Illustrated and SI.com. At the event, he discussed interactions with his online fan base and his experiences covering athletes from unique backgrounds. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. March 5's installment focused on "March Madness" and also featured Eric Angevine and John Hanc. Angevine is an editor of the college-basketball blog Storming the Floor, and Hanc reported on the other March Madness, the Antarctica Marathon. For interviews with all the speakers and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
07:21
John Hanc at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - March 2009 (1 of 3)
John Hanc came to Varsity Letters to shed light on a lesser-known March Madness: the Antartica Marathon. Hanc who has run marathons around the world, read from his book "The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon," and discussed why he, or anyone else, would be compelled to race on the planet's most foreboding continent. Gelf Magazine presents Varsity Letters, a free, sports centric reading series every month at the Happy Ending Lounge in New York. March 5's installment focused on "March Madness" and also featured Eric Angevine and Luke Winn. Angevine is an editor of the college-basketball blog Storming the Floor, and Winn covers the sport for Sports Illustrated. To order copies of Hanc's book, read interviews, and more, visit www.gelfmagazine.com
07:51
Alex Belth at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters - April 2009 (1 of 2)
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
09:21
Will Leitch at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters Reading Series - 2/5/09 (3 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
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
10:05
John Derbyshire at Gelf Magazine's Geeking Out - April 2009 (1 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.
08:39
John Capouya at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters Reading Series - 1/9/2009 (1 of 2)
John Capouya reads from his new book "Gorgeous George: The Outrageous Bad-Boy Wrestler Who Created American Pop Culture" and discusses how the self-proclaimed "Sensation of the Nation" influenced the career of Mohammed Ali. 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
07:24
George Kimball at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters Reading Series - 1/9/2009 (3 of 3)
Veteran boxing scribe George Kimball discusses his book “Four Kings: Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Durán and the Last Great Era of Boxing,” an enthusiastic jaunt through the sport's brief return to artistry in the post-Ali era, painted by Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns, and Roberto Durán. 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
09:26
Seth Wickersham at Gelf Magazine’s Varsity Letters Reading Series 1/9/2009 (1 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
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