Professor Emeritus and pro footballer Michael Oriard joins us to discuss his new book from University of North Carolina Press, “Sanctioned Savagery: A History of Violence in American Football.” “The Moment of Truth” with Jeff Dorchen follows the interview. Check out Michael’s book here: https://uncpress.org/9781469690667/sanctioned-savagery/ Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell Please rate and review This Is Hell! wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the show ascend the algorithm to reach new listeners.

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