The QB Evolution with ESPN Sr. Writer and Author Seth Wickersham "American Kings"

In this episode of Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with ESPN Senior Sports Writer Seth Wickersham to discuss his new book "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback." We discuss the evolution of the NFL quarterback position, what separates the greatest QBs of all time, and the untold stories that shaped the game.From Joe Montana's uniqueness to Tom Brady's Super Bowl championships, Patrick Mahomes' greatness gene, and the rise of Black quarterbacks in the NFL - Seth breaks down what truly goes on inside the helmet of elite quarterbacks and how the position has revolutionized over decades!TIMESTAMPS:1:01 - Current MVP1:54 - Carson Wentz & Recovery from Injuries2:34 - Daniel Jones & QB Resurgences5:48 - What goes on in the helmet of a QB?9:10 - Joe Flacco still having success10:50 - Evolution of the QB Style13:12 - What Makes QBs Unique? Meeting John Elway14:10 - Joe Montana - Uniqueness15:40 - Joe Namath - The Celebrity QB16:40 - Caleb Williams - The Celebrity QB18:08 - The Rise of Black Quarterbacks19:50 - James "Shack" Harris Story22:45 - Tom Brady & Ring Culture26:03 - Patrick Mahomes Greatness Gene?27:35 - Writing Process for the BookGET THE BOOK:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789617/american-kings-by-seth-wickersham/FOLLOW SETH WICKERSHAM:Twitter/X: https://x.com/SethWickershamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seth.wickersham/?hl=enJOIN OUR BOOK CLUB APP:Want to discuss more books like this? Download Bookum and host your own book clubs - www.bookumapp.comThis Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!