Wright Thompson

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Wright Thompson has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (Sep 2022). Spark for a meta-argument about 'essays' in sports media; defended for reporting (Ukraine/national team) while also dismissed by Stugotz.

Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. He formerly worked at The Kansas City Star and Times-Picayune in New Orleans. Thompson's topics have covered a wide range of sports issues.

Wright Thompson at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardSep 2022 on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
RoleJournalist and author
AffiliationESPN (noted for longform features; broader magazine/longform work)

Who talks about Wright Thompson on podcasts?

Wright Thompson came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2022 on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.

What is Wright Thompson mentioned alongside?

Affiliated with: 30 for 30