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Bryan is joined by journalist Chris Jones to remember his 2010 piece in Esquire, &#034;The Things That Carried Him,&#034; a true story about Sgt. Joe Montgomery’s last trip home. They discuss how Jones knew he was ready to write this particular story, the process of covering the death of a loved one, and how this story resonated with readers. Then, they touch on Jones&#039;s experience writing for Esquire Magazine in the early aughts and working for David Granger.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Chris Jones

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Assistance: Eduardo O&#039;Campo

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Bryan Curtis is the editor-at-large of The Ringer and cohost of ‘The Press Box’ podcast. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he's written for The New Republic, Slate, Play, and Grantland. He plays a deejay in a movie about the end of the world.

One Perfect Story: Chris Jones on “The Things That Carried Him”

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