October 14, 2023 • 53 mins
How do you find truth in a world built on illusion?
In this episode, T is joined by bestselling author of The Wax Pack, Brad Balukjian to talk about the blurred realities within professional wrestling. In the midst of the convo, we talk about the pursuit of truth in sport spaces, how science and travel influences Brad’s unique writing style, how 2 PhDs embrace and embody storytelling across professions, and how Brad is honoring his mission to sing the unsung.
Last and but not least, we get the scoop on Brad’s latest literary, 12,525 miles endeavor to examine the myth vs. reality dichotomy of pro wrestling in his upcoming book, The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania. The Six Pack is available for pre-order now (official release date is April 2, 2024).
Guest Info:
In this episode, T is joined by bestselling author of The Wax Pack, Brad Balukjian to talk about the blurred realities within professional wrestling. In the midst of the convo, we talk about the pursuit of truth in sport spaces, how science and travel influences Brad’s unique writing style, how 2 PhDs embrace and embody storytelling across professions, and how Brad is honoring his mission to sing the unsung.
Last and but not least, we get the scoop on Brad’s latest literary, 12,525 miles endeavor to examine the myth vs. reality dichotomy of pro wrestling in his upcoming book, The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania. The Six Pack is available for pre-order now (official release date is April 2, 2024).
Guest Info:
- Pre-order The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania
- Get Brad's first book: The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife
- Brad’s website
- Twitter/X
- IG
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