Breslin "What's Doin'?"
by Kevin Breslin on behalf of Jimmy Breslin
Criminal Defense and New York’s Courts | Marvyn Kornberg
About this podcast
The world and works of Jimmy Breslin.
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jimmy Breslin is the subject of Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” which explores his influence on journalism over the second half of the 20th Century. His columns for the New York Herald Tribune, Newsday and The Daily News and his writing for many other notable publications including New York Magazine, helped define New York City and the world for 50 years.
Kevin Breslin grew up in Queens as one of six children to the constant sound of a typewriter clapping and his father scrambling to hit deadlines. This unique perspective gave him a backstage pass to history. Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” explores Jimmy Breslin’s career in a way that’s designed to give listeners an inside look of who he was and why his writing is both memorable and as important today as it was when he wrote it.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 28 episodes
- Criminal Defense and New York’s Courts | Marvyn Kornberg · 42 minOn this episode, Kevin and Marvyn discuss the role of the criminal defense attorney, memorable cases from Marvyn’s career, his friendship and work with Jimmy Breslin, and how New…
- Son of Sam: Interrogating David Berkowitz | Bill Clark · 33 minOn this episode, Kevin and Bill discuss the Son of Sam investigation, the capture and interrogation of David Berkowitz, Bill’s friendship with Jimmy Breslin, and his journey from…
- Jimmy Breslin’s Unlikely Advertising Career | Aaron Goldfarb · 34 minOn this episode, Kevin and Aaron discuss Jimmy Breslin’s unlikely career in advertising, the humor and personality behind his writing, the importance of finding an original…
- Dick Schaap, Jimmy Breslin, and New York Journalism | Jeremy Schaap · 28 minOn this episode, Kevin and Jeremy discuss the life and legacy of Dick Schaap, his friendship and work with Jimmy Breslin, the golden age of New York journalism, and the reporting…
- New York Journalism, Donald Trump, and the Digital Age | Ross Barkan · 59 minOn this episode, Kevin and Ross discuss the lost art of the big city newspaper columnist, whether great writing and bold opinions can survive in the digital age, the complicated…
- AI Writing Coaches and Jimmy Breslin’s Voice | Ed Madison · 42 minIn this episode, Kevin and Ed discuss how a dead man ended up with a new job, whether AI can ever truly capture the voice and soul behind great writing, and what the future of…
- Sports Broadcasting, Viral Fame, and College Athletics | James Rosselli · 31 minOn this episode, Kevin and James discuss his path into sports broadcasting, the craft of calling a game and preparing like a pro, handling pressure and viral attention at a young…
- Student Reporters Revive Local Print Journalism | Billy Stern · 29 minOn this episode, Kevin and Billy discuss why he decided to start a print newspaper at a time when many say print is dying, the challenges of running a newsroom with a team of…
- Gossip Journalism and Life in the Gotti Family | Victoria Gotti · 35 minOn this episode, Kevin and Victoria discuss her path into writing and journalism, the challenges of building a media career while her family was constantly in the public…
- Jimmy Breslin’s Legacy and the Craft of Journalism | Dan Barry · 47 minOn this episode, Kevin and Dan discuss the legacy and influence of Jimmy Breslin, the discipline and grind behind great newspaper writing, the craft of finding stories others…
- Press Freedom and the Power of Outrage in Journalism | Carl Hiaasen · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 17On this episode, Kevin and Carl discuss the role of anger and outrage in great column writing, the changing culture of modern journalism, press freedom in the Trump era, and how…
- Sports Journalism and the “Loser’s Locker Room” | Mitch Albom · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 16On this episode, Kevin and Mitch discuss the art of powerful storytelling, lessons from sports journalism and covering the “loser’s locker room,” the state of modern media and…
- The Mailer–Breslin “51st State” Campaign | Gabriel Tennen · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 15On this episode, Kevin and Gabriel discuss the origins of the Mailer–Breslin campaign, the bold proposal to make New York City the 51st state, the use of humor and imagination as…
- Jimmy Breslin and New York’s AIDS Crisis | James Duff & Allen Roskoff · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode, Kevin, James, and Allen discuss the power of empathy in journalism, the impact of the AIDS crisis on New York’s gay community, Jimmy Breslin’s unexpected role as…
- Jimmy Breslin, Gangsters, and New York’s Underworld | Denis Hamill · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode, Kevin and Denis discuss Jimmy Breslin’s fascination with gangsters, the colorful characters of New York’s underworld, and how Breslin’s storytelling changed the…
- The Guardian Angels and the Bernhard Goetz Incident | Curtis Sliwa · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode, Kevin & Curtis talk the formation + evolution of The Guardian Angels, New York City, Bernhard Goetz incident & more. Curtis Sliwa is a longtime New York City…
- Jimmy Breslin and the State of Journalism | Ken Sunshine & Dan Klores · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode, Kevin, Ken & Dan talk style, current state of journalism/reporters, Breslin saving the day & more. Ken Sunshine is a public relations consultant, Founder and…
- Political Rhetoric and the Current Administration | Maureen Dowd · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode, Kevin & Maureen discuss rhetoric, the current administration, opinions, history and more. Maureen Dowd, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished…
- What's Doin' everybody? | The INTRO · 2 min · Season 1Welcome to the world and works of Jimmy Breslin. Hosted by Kevin Breslin. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jimmy Breslin is the subject of Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” which explores…
- The Future of Newspapers and Journalism | Kelsey Russell · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode, Kevin & Kelsey discuss the evolution of newspapers + journalism, media style, representation in news and more. Kelsey Russell is known as “the Print Princess”…







