507: Ken Davidoff discusses his new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout

Joe Favorito welcomes Endicott College Adjunct Professor, Ken Davidoff, to the CUSP Show, for a thoughtful conversation on storytelling, media evolution, and rediscovering a love for the game of baseball. A longtime baseball columnist at the NY Post, who spent decades covering the sport at the highest level, Davidoff reflects on the grind of beat reporting, the rapid shift toward real-time, “hot take” media, and why he ultimately stepped away from daily journalism. The discussion centers around his new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout, which reframes baseball and softball as vehicles for life lessons, resilience, adaptability, and perspective. Davidoff shares how collaborating with a co-author from a completely different background helped him reconnect with the fundamentals and joy of the game, moving away from the pressure of breaking news toward more meaningful storytelling. The conversation also dives into the changing media landscape, how speed has replaced depth, how relationships between reporters and players have evolved, and why versatility is now essential for young professionals entering the field.Connect with Ken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-davidoff-220b7a4/The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Sam Henry (@s_henry11), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Lissa Ruiz. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecuspshow.substack.com