Melanie Mannarino: Longtime magazine writer and editor
From Two Writers Slinging Yang by Jeff Pearlman
June 2, 2026 · 50 min · Season 20 · Episode 471
About this episode
Melanie Mannarino discusses her extensive career in magazine writing and editing across various notable publications.
On her life at everywhere from Cosmo to Seventeen to Shape to Marie Claire. On the difference between a print byline and a digital byline. On the glory days of magazines. On Seventeen during its golden run.
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Pearlman
Guest: Melanie Mannarino
Topics covered
- magazine writing
- print vs digital
- media history
- editorial experience
- Seventeen magazine
Keywords
- magazine
- writing
- editor
- digital
- Seventeen
- Cosmo
- Shape
- Marie Claire
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cosmo, Seventeen, Shape, Marie Claire
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