Nate Patrin
Sweetheart Of The Brodeo, Or Brett Myers' Awful Bro-Country Album
Brett Myers was a controversial—that is, scuzzy and loutish—baseball player. He is somehow even less appealing as a stridently dumb bro-country recording artist.
Disco Pucks, Or Guy Lafleur's Hockey Instructional Disco Record
In 1979, Montreal belonged to Guy Lafleur and the vibrant homegrown disco scene. The (un)natural result: "Lafleur!" disco record that is also a hockey how-to.
Straight Off The Dome: Lenny Randle's Hip-Hop Crusade Against Mariners Malaise
The Seattle Mariners were in a lousy spot in the early 1980s. Infielder Lenny Randle took it upon himself to change that through the power of ass-moving disco beats.
Basketball's Best Kept Secret and That Time Gary Payton Rapped Like Too $hort
In 1993, an album featuring Shaq and Gary Payton rapping like Too $hort and a Cedric Ceballos/Warren G collab didn't seem that weird. In 2015, it seems... kind of good?
The Swinging Pitcher: A Look at Denny McLain's Easy-Listening Career
Our occasional series on records made by professional athletes continues with disgraced Tiger ace Denny McLain's competent, super-square easy listening career.
Joe Frazier's Forgotten R&B Career
The first installment of our column on the musical sidelines and misadventures of notable athletes uncovers heavyweight legend Joe Frazier's back catalog of soul sides.
Wrestling as a Way to Survive: A Conversation with John Darnielle
A conversation with the Mountain Goats singer about regional wrestling, the unparalleled microphone dominance of Rowdy Roddy Piper, and his new album.
Wrestling as a Way to Survive: A Conversation with John Darnielle
A conversation with John Darnielle about regional wrestling, the unparalleled microphone dominance of Rowdy Roddy Piper, and his new album, "Beat The Champ."
It's Surreal to Me, or a Night of Indie Wrestling
The difference between the WWE wrestling shows held in big arenas and the indie ones held in the rock venues across the street is even more stark than you'd imagine.