Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2018-09-23

Stephen Dubner, Jimmy Garoppolo & Joe Staley: books mentioned on Freakonomics Radio

Extra: Full Interviews With Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Staley, Mike McGlinchey, and Kyle Juszczyk

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Stephen Dubner’s conversations with members of the San Francisco 49ers offense, recorded for Freakonomics Radio episode No. 350, part of the “Hidden Side of Sports” series.

Joe Staley discussed The Blind Side by Michael Lewis.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   The Blind Side

   Michael Lewis · at 23:30

   The Blind Side by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction narrative exploring the evolution of football strategy and the remarkable life of Michael Oher, which later became a blockbuster film.

   Discussed

   “So I play left tackle, which is considered the blind side of the quarterback made famous by that movie. Hey, a book before a movie. Yeah, the book. Come on now. Yeah, the book. Michael Lewis, right? Michael Lewis.”

   Joe Staley Extra: Full Interviews With Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Staley, Mike McGlinch… 2018-09-23 ▶ Play 23:30

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