David Grzybowski's guest appearances

David Grzybowski

The Sports-Casters

PA BOOKS on PCN

Unplugged with Brandon Steiner

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders

Yaron Weitzman

Evan Thomas

Mark Kram

Jason Concepcion

David Shoemaker

Bryan Curtis

Jon Wertheim

Margaret Meloni

Dorie Clark

Michelle Obama

David Smith

Benjamin Franklin

Jon Vroman

Michael Bungay Stanier

Richie Norton

OwlTail

David Grzybowski Mr

David Grzybowski is the author of  Mr. All Around, a book about the legendary Philadelphia basketball icon Tom Gola. Today, he talks about how he conceived the idea of writing a book, as well as his book research and writing process. Find out his journey toward accomplishing David’s passion project!   What We Discuss with David Grzybowski:  What got him to write a book about Tom Gola His research and book writing process The hardest part he had to do while writing the book His emotions writing a book about Tom and finally seeing his work on the shelf Looking at other books in Barnes and Noble to gain ideas Self-publishing vs traditional publishing Figuring out what worked and what didn’t Dealing with accuracy of facts while doing his research The appreciation for receiving feedback in order for one to grow How David is branding his book The book process can really take some time but just do it!   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

David Grzybowski is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-All-Around-Life-Tom-Gola/dp/1439916799" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mr. All Around</a>, a book about the legendary Philadelphia basketball icon Tom Gola. Today, he talks about how he conceived the idea of writing a book, as well as his book research and writing process. Find out his journey toward accomplishing David’s passion project! What We Discuss with David Grzybowski: <ul> <li>What got him to write a book about Tom Gola</li> <li>His research and book writing process</li> <li>The hardest part he had to do while writing the book</li> <li>His emotions writing a book about Tom and finally seeing his work on the shelf</li> <li>Looking at other books in Barnes and Noble to gain ideas</li> <li>Self-publishing vs traditional publishing</li> <li>Figuring out what worked and what didn’t</li> <li>Dealing with accuracy of facts while doing his research</li> <li>The appreciation for receiving feedback in order for one to grow</li> <li>How David is branding his book</li> <li>The book process can really take some time but just do it!</li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-write-learn-how-to-write-from-authors/id1303212874?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Like this show? Please leave us a review here</a> -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

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Greg Renoff

Steve interviews Greg Renoff (00:07:21)the author of the book, "Van Halen Rising." Renoff discusses the origin of Van Halen, the prospects of a reunion with David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar, and explains why he thinks a show with Roth and Hagar will never happen. Renoff also breaks down Steve's Van Halen Top 20 and talks about the future of the New York Jets.  Also, David Grzybowski (01:05:42)author of the book,"Mr. All Around" makes his debut. David explains why he decided to write a book about Tom Gola, explains the challenges he discovered when researching the book, and gives perspective into the importance of Big 5 basketball in Philadelphia. David also talks about promoting his book, hooking up with Bill Raftery, and explains why he won't announce his next book until closer to its release.  Steve starts the show with a few plugs and talks about the Chargers coming back to beat the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. The book club update is occupied only by our last book of 2018, Permanently Suspended by Anthony Cumia. The show ends with one last thing as Steve counts down his five favorite television shows of 2018 and gives a special shout out to Justified.For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters

Steve interviews Greg Renoff (00:07:21)the author of the book, "Van Halen Rising." Renoff discusses the origin of Van Halen, the prospects of a reunion with David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar, and explains why he thinks a show with Roth and Hagar will never happen. Renoff also breaks down Steve's Van Halen Top 20 and talks about the future of the New York Jets. Also, David Grzybowski (01:05:42)author of the book,"Mr. All Around" makes his debut. David explains why he decided to write a book about Tom Gola, explains the challenges he discovered when researching the book, and gives perspective into the importance of Big 5 basketball in Philadelphia. David also talks about promoting his book, hooking up with Bill Raftery, and explains why he won't announce his next book until closer to its release. Steve starts the show with a few plugs and talks about the Chargers coming back to beat the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. The book club update is occupied only by our last book of 2018, Permanently Suspended by Anthony Cumia. The show ends with one last thing as Steve counts down his five favorite television shows of 2018 and gives a special shout out to Justified. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters

Season 8 Episode 21- Greg Renoff, David Grzybowski

Tom Gola

Tom Gola is a Philadelphia Big Five basketball icon. He led La Salle to the NIT championship in 1952 and the NCAA championship in 1954, and holds the NCAA record for most rebounds in a career. Gola also helped the Philadelphia Warriors win the NBA championship as a rookie in 1956 and was named an All-Star five times before retiring in 1966. But Gola also had many amazing achievements as a coach. His La Salle Explorer teams were a large part of the national basketball landscape. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976. In Mr. All-Around, avid sports fan and reporter David Grzybowski provides a definitive biography of Gola. He uses exclusive interviews he conducted with Gola in 2013 and features anecdotes by many figures of Philadelphia and basketball history, including John Cheney, Fran Dunphy, and Lionel Simmons. After the NBA, Gola transitioned to a second career as a politician, serving as Pennsylvania State Representative and Philadelphia City Controller. His dedication to public service involved joining politician Arlen Specter on a campaign that revolutionized political marketing within Philadelphia. David Grzybowski is a former television news reporter for WPHL in Philadelphia, where he covered the 2015 Papal Visit by Pope Francis, the annual Philadelphia Mummers parade, and the 2016 Democratic National Convention as well as the 2016 Villanova Wildcats NCAA championship run. He was also a reporter at WNCN in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he covered the 2017 University of North Carolina's NCAA championship title run, as well as Hurricane Matthew. Description courtesy of Temple University Press.

Tom Gola is a Philadelphia Big Five basketball icon. He led La Salle to the NIT championship in 1952 and the NCAA championship in 1954, and holds the NCAA record for most rebounds in a career. Gola also helped the Philadelphia Warriors win the NBA championship as a rookie in 1956 and was named an All-Star five times before retiring in 1966. But Gola also had many amazing achievements as a coach. His La Salle Explorer teams were a large part of the national basketball landscape. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976. In Mr. All-Around, avid sports fan and reporter David Grzybowski provides a definitive biography of Gola. He uses exclusive interviews he conducted with Gola in 2013 and features anecdotes by many figures of Philadelphia and basketball history, including John Cheney, Fran Dunphy, and Lionel Simmons. After the NBA, Gola transitioned to a second career as a politician, serving as Pennsylvania State Representative and Philadelphia City Controller. His dedication to public service involved joining politician Arlen Specter on a campaign that revolutionized political marketing within Philadelphia. David Grzybowski is a former television news reporter for WPHL in Philadelphia, where he covered the 2015 Papal Visit by Pope Francis, the annual Philadelphia Mummers parade, and the 2016 Democratic National Convention as well as the 2016 Villanova Wildcats NCAA championship run. He was also a reporter at WNCN in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he covered the 2017 University of North Carolina's NCAA championship title run, as well as Hurricane Matthew. Description courtesy of Temple University Press.

"Mr. All-Around: The Life of Tom Gola" with David Grzybowski