Brad Balukjian, Ph.D.

Journalist. Educator. Scientist.

Whether I’m writing about tropical insects or former baseball players, compelling storytelling lies at the heart of my work. I write prose that aims to connect and engage.

Check out The Six Pack, my new book on pro wrestlers, and my first book, The Wax Pack, an NPR Best Book of the Year and Los Angeles Times bestseller!

They say to never meet your heroes. Brad Balukjian doesn’t listen.

See what wrestling icons and industry buffs are saying in these reviews!

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  • Baseball, pro wrestling, and stories of sports’ unsung heroes all organized into collections of regularly updated original content.

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  • A deep-dive into one team and one season, with new interviews with former players, draft picks, front office personnel, beat writers, and more!