Rick Reilly on Denver Sports, SI’s Back Page & His New Book | The Other Tom Green Show Ep.

In the wake of Doug Moe’s passing, Tom Green welcomes longtime friend and acclaimed sportswriter Rick Reilly to discuss Moe’s lasting impact on the Denver Nuggets and what made him one of the most accessible and authentic figures in professional sports. Reilly shares memories from covering Moe early in his career and contrasts Moe’s laid-back, honest approach with more traditional coaching personalities like Pat Riley and Dan Reeves. The conversation expands into Reilly’s journey from Boulder to the back page of Sports Illustrated, where he became one of the most widely read columnists in America, and the pressures that came with producing must-read national commentary each week. Reilly also examines how journalism has evolved from the print-first era to today’s digital ecosystem, where reporters are expected to produce across multiple platforms instantly while competing with athlete-driven media and independent creators. The episode closes with reflections on the decline of major newspaper sports sections, the rise of podcasts, and the importance of storytelling in preserving sports history. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.