The Powers That Be: Daily The Clippers Bombshell & Belichickghazi
Sep 13, 2025
Pablo Torre, a former ESPN writer and investigative sleuth, dives into the wild world of sports journalism with John. He shares insights from his bombshell report on the Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention. The conversation touches on the shifting landscape of investigative journalism in podcasting and the challenges of maintaining editorial independence while collaborating with major outlets. Torre also discusses the allure of a Clippers documentary and his hopes for expanding his podcast into television, showcasing the evolving nature of storytelling in sports.
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Ideas Start With Constant Curiosity
- Pablo Torre treats idea generation as constant curiosity and keeps a notes app of potential stories.
- He views his role as editorial selection as often more important than raw idea supply.
Pick Stories That Land Beyond Fans
- Torre chooses stories that will matter to people who don't care about sports by conveying stakes clearly.
- He prioritizes surprise, power, money, and incompetence to make investigations engaging.
Explain Stakes, Then Simplify Complexity
- Explain technical subjects by translating stakes into clear, repeatable terms for lay listeners.
- Simplify complex documents without mischaracterizing their substance so listeners can share the story.