The world and works of Jimmy Breslin. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jimmy Breslin is the subject of Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” which explores his influence on journalism over the second half of the 20th Century. His columns for the New York Herald Tribune, Newsday and The Daily News and his writing for many other notable publications including New York Magazine , helped define New York City and the world for 50 years. Kevin Breslin grew up in Queens as one of six children to the constant sound of a typewriter clapping and his father scrambling to hit deadlines. This unique perspective gave him a backstage pass to history. Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” explores Jimmy Breslin’s career in a way that’s designed to give listeners an inside look of who he was and why his writing is both memorable and as important today as it was when he wrote it.
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Recent episodes include "Criminal Defense and New York’s Courts | Marvyn Kornberg" (9 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Son of Sam: Interrogating David Berkowitz | Bill Clark" (9 October 2026, 33 minutes), and "Dick Schaap, Jimmy Breslin, and New York Journalism | Jeremy Schaap" (6 October 2026, 28 minutes).
Breslin "What's Doin'?" publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 28 episodes.
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Breslin "What's Doin'?" is a news podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Breslin "What's Doin'?"
On this episode, Kevin and Marvyn discuss the role of the criminal defense attorney, memorable cases from Marvyn’s career, his friendship and work with Jimmy Breslin, and how New York’s courts and culture have changed...
Breslin "What's Doin'?"
On this episode, Kevin and Bill discuss the Son of Sam investigation, the capture and interrogation of David Berkowitz, Bill’s friendship with Jimmy Breslin, and his journey from the NYPD to Hollywood. Bill Clark is a...
Breslin "What's Doin'?"
On this episode, Kevin and Jeremy discuss the life and legacy of Dick Schaap, his friendship and work with Jimmy Breslin, the golden age of New York journalism, and the reporting principles that defined their...
Breslin "What's Doin'?"
On this episode, Kevin and Aaron discuss Jimmy Breslin’s unlikely career in advertising, the humor and personality behind his writing, the importance of finding an original angle, and how journalism has changed in the...
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Breslin "What's Doin'?"
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Breslin "What's Doin'?"
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Breslin "What's Doin'?"
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