Peter Alson
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Peter Alson

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Peter Alson is the author of the highly acclaimed memoirs CONFESSIONS OF AN IVY LEAGUE BOOKIE (reissued as THE VIG: Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie) and TAKE ME TO THE RIVER; and coauthor of ONE OF A KIND, a biography of poker champion Stuey Ungar, ATLAS, the autobiography of boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas; and HIGHWAY 61, a collaboration with photographer Joe Gioia. His articles have appeared in many national magazines, including Esquire, Playboy and The New York Times. He has written screenplays for Paramount and various independent producers, and his TV pilot, NICKY'S GAME, starring John Ventimiglia and Burt Young, appeared in the New York Television Festival and the Vail Film Festival. He lives in New York with his wife, Alice, and their daughter, Eden.
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The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

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    • One of a Kind

    • The Story of Stuey 'The Kid' Ungar, the World's Greatest Poker Player
    • Written by: Nolan Dalla, Peter Alson
    • Narrated by: Joe Barrett
    • Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
    • Release date: 2008-10-23
    • Language: English
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    • Atlas

    • From the Streets to the Ring: A Son's Struggle to Become a Man
    • Written by: Teddy Atlas, Peter Alson
    • Narrated by: Teddy Atlas
    • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
    • Release date: 2019-11-04
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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