Book · 2025 · Sports & Recreation
American Kings
A Biography of the Quarterback
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They didn't have american kings in yet when he was here but the book is great and you can buy that from the painted porch as well.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Sep 2025 Why people recommend it
American Kings by Seth Wickersham is a sports and cultural exploration examining prominent figures, power dynamics, and the intense obsessions surrounding modern sports culture. On an episode of The Daily Stoic focusing on NFL idols and athletic obsession, Ryan Holiday discussed the profound impact of professional sports figures on American society. During the conversation, Holiday promoted the book to his audience, highlighting its literary quality and informing listeners that copies could be purchased directly from his bookstore, The Painted Porch. Although noting that physical copies had not yet arrived at his shop during an earlier phase of production, Holiday enthusiastically endorsed the title as a great read for sports enthusiasts and cultural observers alike. The recommendation seamlessly integrated commerce with intellectual discourse, directing fans of sports journalism to explore the intricate narratives and deep-dive reporting contained within the publication. Through this endorsement, Holiday encouraged his followers to engage with contemporary literature that investigates the lives of iconic athletes and the cultural weight carried by sports idols in modern American life.
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Ryan Holiday they didn't have american kings in yet when he was here but the book is great and you can buy that from the… 1
“they didn't have american kings in yet when he was here but the book is great and you can buy that from the painted porch as well”
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“Seth, who is a great writer at ESPN, is the author of It's Better To Be Feared and American Kings, which is a great book about the position of quarterback. His new book, Be On That Hill, is two decades of reporting and writing about athletes and coaches”
“seth has this amazing book called american kings which is about quarterbacks the most powerful position in american sports the hardest position in american sports”