# Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Zachary Draves—Sports and Culture Journalist, Academic, Aspiring Historian, and Aspiring Documentary Producer—as my special guest. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the powerful inters

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Podcast: [Abstract Essay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972)
Published: 2026-07-04T16:00:00+00:00
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Zachary Draves Sports and Culture Journalist, Academic, Aspiring Historian, and Aspiring Documentary Producer Zachary Draves. Sports and Culture journalist for outlets such as SB Nation, Swish Appeal, ClutchPoints, AETV, MTV News, and The Source. Co-Founder of the Augustana College Sport in Society Initiative in Rock Island, Illinois. Co-Host of the She's Always Had Game Podcast about women's basketball history for the 9450 Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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