Award-winning baseball writer and bestselling author Tim Brown joins the show to discuss Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original, his definitive new biography of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. Brown dives into Ryan’s unmatched longevity, legendary toughness, seven no-hitters, and why modern baseball may never produce another pitcher like him again. The conversation explores Ryan’s deep connection to Texas, the famous Robin Ventura fight, today’s pitch-count era, and the humanity behind one of baseball’s most intimidating figures. It’s a fascinating look at greatness, work ethic, aging, and how Nolan Ryan became both a baseball icon and an American myth.