Legendary sportswriter Rick Reilly joins The Other Tom Green Show to reflect on the life and legacy of Nuggets coaching icon Doug Moe and share stories from his early days covering Denver sports at the Boulder Camera. Reilly dives into his experiences writing Sports Illustrated’s iconic back page, the evolution of journalism in the digital age, and the realities facing today’s media landscape. The conversation spans from Moe’s uniquely honest coaching style and relationships with reporters to the changing dynamics between athletes and media, the collapse of newspaper sports sections, and how podcasts are reshaping modern storytelling. Reilly also previews his upcoming sequel to “Who’s Your Caddy?” while recounting unforgettable moments from caddying for celebrities, billionaires, and golf legends.
00;00;01;19 – Remembering Doug Moe & Media-Coach Relationships
00;02;17;00 – Rick Reilly Joins the Show
00;02;56;24 – New “Who’s Your Caddy?” Sequel & Pebble Beach Stories
00;07;07;09 – Caddying for the Worst Golfer in America
00;13;13;02 – Writing, Film Projects & Life After Sportswriting
00;15;47;00 – From Boulder Camera to SI Back Page
00;18;07;28 – Covering Doug Moe’s Nuggets
00;24;55;20 – Modern Journalism vs. Print Era Reporting
00;27;24;06 – The Multi-Platform Reporter Today
00;29;32;12 – The Fall of Newspaper Sports Sections
00;33;18;28 – Locker Rooms Then vs. Now
00;41;53;25 – Doug Moe’s Coaching Style & Legacy
00;44;07;16 – Moe vs. Pat Riley Coaching Philosophies
01;02;11;09 – Golf’s Post-COVID Boom
01;03;15;14 – Closing Thoughts with Rick Reilly
