John U. Bacon
@johnubacon.bsky.social
Author of THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, available Oct. 7. Can pre-order here: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324094647
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In his new book, “The Gales of November,” @johnubacon.bsky.social explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.
Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social:
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In "The Gales of November," author John U. Bacon investigates the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald | Great Lakes Now
In his new book, "The Gales of November," John U. Bacon explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In his new book, “The Gales of November,” @johnubacon.bsky.social explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.
Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social:
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Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social:
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It's a time of dramatic change in college sports. Tomorrow night (9/25), @johnubacon.bsky.social and I will talk with a panel of experts for @michiganpublic.bsky.social's next Issues & Ale event at The Ark. A few tickets left! You can also stream it. Both free! www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It's a time of dramatic change in college sports. Tomorrow night (9/25), @johnubacon.bsky.social and I will talk with a panel of experts for @michiganpublic.bsky.social's next Issues & Ale event at The Ark. A few tickets left! You can also stream it. Both free! www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
Looking back on Robert Redford's vast body of work, my favorite is still "Butch Cassidy." But what impresses me more are "Ordinary People" and "A River Runs Through It," two great books Redford brought to life with subtle and sophisticated directing. Rest in Peace.
September 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Looking back on Robert Redford's vast body of work, my favorite is still "Butch Cassidy." But what impresses me more are "Ordinary People" and "A River Runs Through It," two great books Redford brought to life with subtle and sophisticated directing. Rest in Peace.
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College sports are changing fast. On Sept. 25,
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
www.michiganpublic.org
September 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
College sports are changing fast. On Sept. 25,
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
We'll be posting the book tour on johnubacon.com very soon. Meantime, you can also order books from Schuler Books in Ann Arbor, leave your order, I sign, they ship.
September 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We'll be posting the book tour on johnubacon.com very soon. Meantime, you can also order books from Schuler Books in Ann Arbor, leave your order, I sign, they ship.
Grateful for ringing endorsements from the best in the business.
August 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Grateful for ringing endorsements from the best in the business.
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This week on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I looked at the penalties for Michigan football after the NCAA's investigation into the sign-stealing scandal exposed in 2023.
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon breaks down NCAA penalties for Michigan football sign-stealing scheme
Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon breaks down the NCAA's penalties against the University of Michigan football program for its sign-stealing scheme.
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August 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This week on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I looked at the penalties for Michigan football after the NCAA's investigation into the sign-stealing scandal exposed in 2023.
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
The NCAA's investigation into Michigan's "signgate," with penalties, goes public Friday.
My guess, throughout, remains:
-Fines.
-Moore suspended 2-4 games.
-Harbaugh and Stallions "show cause"
-No wins vacated.
But the NCAA can do whatever it likes, and often does.
My guess, throughout, remains:
-Fines.
-Moore suspended 2-4 games.
-Harbaugh and Stallions "show cause"
-No wins vacated.
But the NCAA can do whatever it likes, and often does.
August 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The NCAA's investigation into Michigan's "signgate," with penalties, goes public Friday.
My guess, throughout, remains:
-Fines.
-Moore suspended 2-4 games.
-Harbaugh and Stallions "show cause"
-No wins vacated.
But the NCAA can do whatever it likes, and often does.
My guess, throughout, remains:
-Fines.
-Moore suspended 2-4 games.
-Harbaugh and Stallions "show cause"
-No wins vacated.
But the NCAA can do whatever it likes, and often does.
In two months pre-orders of The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald will be sent or picked up in stores, B&N, amazon, etc. The book launches October 7 at UM's Rackham Auditorium (tickets available next week), followed by a 15-state, 30-stop book tour. Hope to sign your copy!
August 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
In two months pre-orders of The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald will be sent or picked up in stores, B&N, amazon, etc. The book launches October 7 at UM's Rackham Auditorium (tickets available next week), followed by a 15-state, 30-stop book tour. Hope to sign your copy!
Great thanks, @bgriebs.bsky.social, and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library!
The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library Dist. has ordered its copies! Can’t wait read and put on display for our patrons. Libraries are huge buyers of books! #booksky
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August 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Great thanks, @bgriebs.bsky.social, and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library!
My upcoming book, "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald," just received a starred review (top 10%, they're only designation) from Kirkus Reviews, an 88-year old institution that's traditionally hard to impress. Comes out October 7. Can pre-order anywhere. (1/4)
July 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My upcoming book, "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald," just received a starred review (top 10%, they're only designation) from Kirkus Reviews, an 88-year old institution that's traditionally hard to impress. Comes out October 7. Can pre-order anywhere. (1/4)
Always great to talk with @radiodoug.bsky.social
🥓 on ⚾️🤸♂️—> MLB put on a big show for the All-Star game. On @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I discussed that; the Tigers’ to-do list for the rest of the season; and the retirement of a @UMichAthletics legend. You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon on MLB All-Star highlights and the Tigers' to-do list
Commentator John U. Bacon looks at the MLB All-Star Game, how the Detroit Tigers can keep their momentum, and the career of Michigan gymnastics coach Bev Plocki.
www.michiganpublic.org
July 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Always great to talk with @radiodoug.bsky.social
Another fast-moving five minutes of all the sports that's fit to speak, with @radiodoug.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social
🥓 on NCAA rule changes, plus 🏀, ⚾️ ——> Lots of topics and laughs in the fastest 6️⃣ minutes in public radio sports with @johnubacon.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social today. You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon: College sports enter a "Wild West" era as House settlement rules kick in
College sports are entering a new era, Detroit is getting a new basketball team, and a Pistons player is under investigation. Michigan Public's John U. Bacon weighs in.
www.michiganpublic.org
July 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Another fast-moving five minutes of all the sports that's fit to speak, with @radiodoug.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social
A fun conversation with my old AA News colleague and housemate from the starving writer days, @douglasthill.bsky.social
I'm joined in my 200th episode by NYT best-selling author @johnubacon.bsky.social. John talks about his fan journey, the writing process, & his upcoming book, "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald." There are also plenty of digressions:-) thesportsfanproject.com/podcast/
June 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A fun conversation with my old AA News colleague and housemate from the starving writer days, @douglasthill.bsky.social
This week @DougTribou and I break down the big settlement that will change college sports -- in a fast and surprisingly fun six minutes!
If you've been hearing about the settlement bringing massive changes to college sports, but haven't gotten the details, read or listen to my discussion with @johnubacon.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social.
The fastest 6️⃣ minutes in public radio sports! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
The fastest 6️⃣ minutes in public radio sports! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon examines the House v. NCAA settlement and how it changes college sports
Sports commentator John U. Bacon and Michigan Public's Doug Tribou discuss the House vs. NCAA settlement and its wide-ranging ramifications for college athletics.
www.michiganpublic.org
June 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This week @DougTribou and I break down the big settlement that will change college sports -- in a fast and surprisingly fun six minutes!
Another fun, snappy four minutes of sports talk with
@DougTribou on @michiganradio
@DougTribou on @michiganradio
🥓 on 🏀🏒⚾️ —> @johnubacon.bsky.social and I discussed Tyrese Haliburton's NBA Finals heroics, the Stanley Cup Final rematch, and the latest Tigers news. You can read or listen to the fastest 4️⃣ minutes in public radio sports from @michiganpublic.bsky.social. www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon on Haliburton's NBA heroics, a tightly-matched Stanley Cup Final, and Tigers news
Michigan Public's John U. Bacon looks at Tyrese Haliburton's latest NBA heroics for the Pacers; the NHL's tight Oilers-Panthers matchup; and Detroit Tigers news.
www.michiganpublic.org
June 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Another fun, snappy four minutes of sports talk with
@DougTribou on @michiganradio
@DougTribou on @michiganradio
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🥓 on 🏒🏀🏈⚾️ —> In the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social tells me Canada needs the Stanley Cup back, more CFP expansion is "inevitable,” and we discuss the Tigers’ hot start. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon: Canada needs Stanley Cup back; College Football Playoff expansion "inevitable"
Michigan Public's John U. Bacon discusses a Stanley Cup Final rematch, the NBA Finals, changes coming to the College Football Playoff, and the Detroit Tigers' hot start.
www.michiganpublic.org
May 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🥓 on 🏒🏀🏈⚾️ —> In the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social tells me Canada needs the Stanley Cup back, more CFP expansion is "inevitable,” and we discuss the Tigers’ hot start. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
Always fun to join
@DougTribou
for the fastest five minutes of Public Radio sports -and also the only five minutes. 😉
@DougTribou
for the fastest five minutes of Public Radio sports -and also the only five minutes. 😉
🥓 on 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ —> Read or listen to @johnubacon.bsky.social’s thoughts on the Pistons & Knicks, the NFL Draft, and the Tigers’ hot start. It’s the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports… on @michiganpublic.bsky.social www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon: Pistons, Knicks "equal" on the court; Lions make solid draft pick
Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Pistons' playoff series with the New York Knicks and highlights from the first round of the NFL Draft.
www.michiganpublic.org
April 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Always fun to join
@DougTribou
for the fastest five minutes of Public Radio sports -and also the only five minutes. 😉
@DougTribou
for the fastest five minutes of Public Radio sports -and also the only five minutes. 😉
Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing.
Great thanks HarperCollins, and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
Great thanks HarperCollins, and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team
Amazon.com: Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team: 9780358533269: John U. Bacon.: Books
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April 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing.
Great thanks HarperCollins, and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
Great thanks HarperCollins, and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
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🥓 on 🏀🏒 —> Read or listen to @johnubacon.bsky.social’s thoughts on the Pistons’ playoff chances, the Red Wings’ next steps, and Western Michigan University’s hockey glory. It’s the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports… on @michiganpublic.bsky.social! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon: Fearless Pistons have "real chance" to knock off Knicks in NBA playoffs
The Detroit Pistons are in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019. Commentator John U. Bacon likes their chances. He discussed that and more on Michigan Public.
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April 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🥓 on 🏀🏒 —> Read or listen to @johnubacon.bsky.social’s thoughts on the Pistons’ playoff chances, the Red Wings’ next steps, and Western Michigan University’s hockey glory. It’s the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports… on @michiganpublic.bsky.social! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing!
Great thanks @HarperCollinsCa and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
Great thanks @HarperCollinsCa and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team
Amazon.com: Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team: 9780358533269: John U. Bacon.: Books
www.amazon.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing!
Great thanks @HarperCollinsCa and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
Great thanks @HarperCollinsCa and you readers!
You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them.
THANK YOU!
www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
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🥓 on 🏀🏒⚾️ —> It’s the fastest 4️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social. Playoffs?! Yes, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I are talking playoffs! You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon on the Pistons' return to the playoffs and Western Michigan's Frozen Four fireworks
Playoffs! The Pistons are in! The Red Wings are nearly out. And Western Michigan is making program history in the Frozen Four. John U. Bacon shares his thoughts.
www.michiganpublic.org
April 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🥓 on 🏀🏒⚾️ —> It’s the fastest 4️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social. Playoffs?! Yes, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I are talking playoffs! You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
Sitting quietly,
Doing nothing,
Spring comes,
And the snow -- wait, what the hell?!?
-Basho, revised by Bacon
Doing nothing,
Spring comes,
And the snow -- wait, what the hell?!?
-Basho, revised by Bacon
March 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Sitting quietly,
Doing nothing,
Spring comes,
And the snow -- wait, what the hell?!?
-Basho, revised by Bacon
Doing nothing,
Spring comes,
And the snow -- wait, what the hell?!?
-Basho, revised by Bacon
"THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald," comes out October 7.
You can now pre-order here 7 different ways, including your independent book store!
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
You can now pre-order here 7 different ways, including your independent book store!
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
The Gales of November
<strong>On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking, the bestselling author of <em>The Great Halifax Explosion</em> tells the definitive story of the “Mighty Fitz.”...
wwnorton.com
February 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald," comes out October 7.
You can now pre-order here 7 different ways, including your independent book store!
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
You can now pre-order here 7 different ways, including your independent book store!
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
Pleased to report The Great Halifax Explosion is now in its eighth printing!
Thank you @HarperCollins! And THANK YOU readers!
You can get all my books from a variety of sources here: johnubacon.com/books/
Thank you @HarperCollins! And THANK YOU readers!
You can get all my books from a variety of sources here: johnubacon.com/books/
Books | John U. Bacon
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February 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Pleased to report The Great Halifax Explosion is now in its eighth printing!
Thank you @HarperCollins! And THANK YOU readers!
You can get all my books from a variety of sources here: johnubacon.com/books/
Thank you @HarperCollins! And THANK YOU readers!
You can get all my books from a variety of sources here: johnubacon.com/books/