About Alan Siegel

Alan Siegel is a writer in Washington, D.C. Contact him at asiegel05@gmail.com.

Has Anyone Ever Laughed at a Comedy Central Roast?

Mike Sorrentino, Donald Trump

As the Comedy Central roast reaches a new low with Charlie Sheen, Alan Siegel wonders how something so un-funny has stuck around for so long.

T2TB Week: The Hypocrisy of Jordan’s Ball

Michael Jordan

“The ball still isn’t proud of his display, but a few years back, he felt validated by Jordan’s vitriolic Hall of Fame speech.”

The Best Coach You’ve Never Heard Of

Tennis court

As the French Open approaches, Alan Siegel reminisces about the tennis coach who pushed him just far enough.