# S5, E2: Author Kirk McKnight joins the show!

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Podcast: [Keepin' It Sporty](https://stenobird.com/podcast/keepin-it-sporty-6580543)
Published: 2025-12-12T21:44:59+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elias-drakos/episodes/S5--E2-Author-Kirk-McKnight-joins-the-show-e3c9in0
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Duration seconds: 1990

## Resource

In this episode, esteemed author Kirk McKnight joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including Kirk's path to becoming an author, some famous interviews he has conducted, advice for future authors and more! Catch this new episode now on Spotify, Apple or Keepinitsporty.com.

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