Kevin Tankersley: Baylor University journalism professor and veteran writer
From Two Writers Slinging Yang by Jeff Pearlman
April 21, 2026 · 44 min · Season 20 · Episode 465
About this episode
Kevin Tankersley discusses the future of writing education and shares insights on journalism and storytelling.
On how to teach writing in 2026. On whether bad scribes can become good scribes. On the legend of Biscuits O'Bryan. On why Waco should be your next vacation destination.
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Pearlman
Guest: Kevin Tankersley
Topics covered
- writing education
- journalism
- vacation destinations
- personal development
- storytelling
Keywords
- writing
- journalism
- Baylor University
- Waco
- Biscuits O'Bryan
- education
- vacation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Baylor University
Places: Waco
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