Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Going to make good use of this rain delay @hollyanderson.bsky.social @edsbs.bsky.social 0100
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Thanks for the kind words. What I meant was the 2026 World Cup-style VAR that literally analyzed lock-of-hair infractions, not the entire concept of video review. And Leander’s book is tremendous (and prescient, in hindsight). 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Likewise, my friend. Hope to see you somewhere in a press box over the next few weeks. 010
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026This week’s reading: THE LONG GAME by the great @leanderalphabet.bsky.social. Very enjoyable, informative and deeply researched, it’s exactly what you need to get ready for the World Cup. 131
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 17/01/2026The boy and I watched 28 Days Later and naturally got on the topic of which school would be the first to sign a fast zombie. The correct answer, of course, is LSU. 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 30/11/2025I have no idea if Auburn is going to win the football game. But the Tiger fans are in full-on Never Lost A Tailgate mode right now. 030
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Hello from The Plains, where a football contest of some importance approaches 073
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Today's the Iron Bowl -- I'm headed there, you'll hear a lot about it for the rest of the day -- but before then, go to bookshop.org to buy your copy of my book IRON IN THE BLOOD. Support Small Business Saturday! #rolltide #WarEagle 020
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Featuring lore, insight and interviews with dozens of the sharpest minds in the game, including @edsbs.bsky.social @jasonkirk.fyi and so many more, IRON IN THE BLOOD belongs on your shelf. (Makes a damn good XMas gift too!) Link to buy: bit.ly/IronInTheBlood 020
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 24/11/2025It's Iron Bowl week, and that means it's the perfect time to check out IRON IN THE BLOOD, my new book on the Auburn-Alabama rivalry. From the game's humble origins on a Birmingham baseball field right up to 2025, from Bear to Bo to Cam to Nick, we've got you covered. 281
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Atlanta! If you’re not up to anything tonight, come join me at The Plaza Theatre for the world premiere of a major new filmmaker’s debut feature. Free! 000
Reposted by Jay Busbeespooky noodle arms sizemo 👻🧙🦇 @sizemo.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Just going to drop a book rec for the times when folks are wanting to log off: I’m about 80 pages into Iron In the Blood, a book about the Alabama-Auburn football rivalry by @jaybusbee.bsky.social. I have learned a lot and it’s been great so far. 111
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 18/08/2025"Deeply reported," "A masterful account," and other such niceties from NYT bestseller Lars Anderson. Pre-order Iron In The Blood from your favorite bookseller today! 041
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Here they are: ISBN-10 : 1637747160 ISBN-13 : 978-1637747162 110
Reposted by Jay Busbeespooky noodle arms sizemo 👻🧙🦇 @sizemo.bsky.social · 15/08/2025@jaybusbee.bsky.social sold me on a couple of college football books this morning open.substack.com/pub/jaybusbe...open.substack.comCrime and college football, a glorious pairingTalking with Eli Cranor, author of the fine new college football thriller 'Mississippi Blue 42' 021
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 14/08/2025WEAPONS. Damn, what a good movie. Terrifying and exhilarating and weird and unsettling. Unfolds with the vibe and heart of a classic @stephenking.bsky.social novel, which is meant as the highest possible praise. 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 13/08/2025@shutdownfullcast.bsky.social in re. today’s show: My son got hired at Honey Baled Ham for the Thanksgiving rush. Unfortunately he was too young to legally work and was immediately fired when the manager realized that. But on the plus side, he was given an entire ham as a severance payment. 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 12/08/2025IRON IN THE BLOOD drops in two weeks, and I'll kick off the book tour in, of course, Birmingham at the great Alabama Booksmith bookstore. Come hang and talk Tide and Tigers! #wareagle #rolltide 021
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Merch! Get some! Order IRON IN THE BLOOD and DM me or hit me at jay.busbee @ yahoo with proof of purchase and I’ll hook you up, free! (Specify signed bookplate, Bama, Auburn, or mixed-marriage.) Book drops 8/26! 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Spotted in an antique store. Which one you grabbing? 100
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 06/08/2025More early praise for my new book IRON IN THE BLOOD from ESPN's @andrea-adelson.bsky.social: "The definitive history of the definitive rivalry in college football." Book drops 8/26! #WarEagle #rolltide 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 06/08/2025If you're like me, you have podcast eps backed up in your feed like old New Yorker issues. Except the Shutdown Fullcast, that is. That one always gets listened to on drop day. They're starting a Patreon, and you absolutely should pay good people for their good work. www.patreon.com/c/ShutdownFu...patreon.comGet more from The Shutdown Fullcast on PatreonJoin our NIL collective. In return, you will get surprises. 010
Reposted by Jay BusbeePatrick Sauer @pjsauer.bsky.social · 06/08/2025In my annual Montauk cups, time to start letting the @squawkinsports.bsky.social world know about 9/25 with the great trio @davidjroth.bsky.social @sethwickersham.bsky.social @jaybusbee.bsky.social Tix not on sale yet. But make a note. And join us in two weeks. 041
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Reuniting with my favorite hoodie when the temp drops to 65 after three straight months of blast-furnace heatmedia.tenor.coma little boy is walking down a sidewalk while holding a cell phone in his hand .ALT: a little boy is walking down a sidewalk while holding a cell phone in his hand . 010
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 31/07/2025IRON IN THE BLOOD, published by Matt Holt Books and distributed by Simon & Schuster, drops Aug. 26. Get more info and pre-order right here: bit.ly/IronInTheBlood. Get on it! #RollTide #WarEagle 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Some early love for IRON IN THE BLOOD, my upcoming book on the Auburn/Alabama rivalry, from the estimable @danwetzel.bsky.social: 120
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 14/07/2025As the baseball world comes to town, the hometown team is a total mess. Column for @yahoosports.bsky.social on the floundering Braves.sports.yahoo.comMLB All-Star Game 2025: As the baseball world comes to town, the Braves are a complete messThe 2025 Braves are so far underwater they can’t even see the sunlight anymore. 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Unboxing the first copies of IRON IN THE BLOOD, my new book on Alabama, Auburn and Southern history, coming 8/26/25. Get it! #RollTide #WarEagle 010
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 11/04/2025My story from last night: Rory McIlroy went from "in the hunt" to "in hell" over three holes yesterday: sports.yahoo.com/golf/article...sports.yahoo.comMasters 2025: Rory McIlroy goes from in the hunt to in hell again at AugustaA pair of double bogeys sabataged McIlroy's Round 1 at the Masters. 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Masters Friday! The cut line awaits. Let's have us a fine day, friends. Rain rolled through last night but it's a beautiful morning. 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 10/04/2025If Scottie Scheffler is an Honorary Starter at the same age Gary Player is now, he'll be kicking off the 2086 Masters. Here's Tom Watson's response to my question about advice they had for future Honorary Starters. 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Gary Player: “I think Rory McIlroy will win the Masters this year” Tom Watson: “I just have a gut feeling that Rory is the guy” Jack Nicklaus: “Ditto” Three legends, one pick for this year's Masters. Here's why: sports.yahoo.com/golf/article...sports.yahoo.comMasters 2025: Legends of the game pick Rory McIlroy to winJack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player all think it's finally McIlroy's time at Augusta. 100
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Jason Day's hoodie looks like the paper tablecloth at a restaurant where they give kids crayons to keep them quiet 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Masters Thursday! The tournament is underway. More to come from Augusta National today, including the unanimous pick to win from three golf legends. 100
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Latest dispatch: Augusta National once had plans for a 19th hole. What happened to it? sports.yahoo.com/golf/article...sports.yahoo.comMasters 2025: Augusta National had plans for a '19th hole' ... what happened?Augusta National's proposed 19th hole would have run 90 yards near the clubhouse. 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Masters Wednesday! The Par 3 contest is the highlight of the day today, along with Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley's state-of-the-Masters speech. More to come soon! 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Asked Bryson DeChambeau about how he juggles being a YouTube celeb with, you know, his day job. His answer: 000
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Asked Jon Rahm about how he views himself in the context of golf history. Here's his answer. 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 08/04/2025From Augusta: Rory McIlroy is ready for heartbreak once again: sports.yahoo.com/golf/article...sports.yahoo.comMasters 2025: Rory McIlroy on major heartbreak: 'You dust yourself off and you go again'After several years of painful losses, and a decade-long major drought, Rory McIlroy is embracing serenity. 110
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The most important Masters update of the week: mowing heights. 111
Jay Busbee @jaybusbee.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Just went down to the course for a minute. Mother of God, the merch line is monstrous. 90-minute wait to get in. And the gnomes are long gone for the day ... though you can see lots of people carrying them around, which is a cruel taunt. They must've gotten here at 3am to get them. 100