The Sports Gene
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Sports Gene has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Ryan Hawk (Nov 2025).
The Sports Gene is a nonfiction book written by David Epstein, at the time a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, on the effects of genetics and sports training on human athleticism. Through investigative journalism, Epstein takes the reader through his experiences regarding what makes the difference between an amateur and a pro-athlete. The book was published in August 2013 by Penguin Books.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Ryan Hawk |
Who talks about The Sports Gene on podcasts?
Ryan Hawk brought up The Sports Gene; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Ryan Hawk.
- Atomic Habits in REAL LIFE : Systems vs. Goals | James Clear LIVE Q&A on Ryan Hawk (Nov 2025) — Ryan Hawk
What is The Sports Gene mentioned alongside?
The Sports Gene is most often mentioned alongside Airbnb, Atomic Habits and Instagram.
Mentioned together: Airbnb, Atomic Habits, Instagram, Philadelphia 76ers, Artificial Intelligence, St. Gallen, Amazon, Ryan Hawk, Morgan Howell, Bob Miranda