From Writers Blok and the NBA Paul Shirley author of 'Can I Keep My Jersey?' (PART 2)
Episode 138, Oct 09, 2020, 10:06 AM
Part 2-of-2 with Paul Shirley
Topics:
Topics:
European basketball and Australian basketball versus NBA
Commenting on race in 2007 compared to today
‘Getting a divorce’ from basketball and the NBA
Having seen more genitals than a port-side whore
Giving ‘genuine’ meaning to ‘inconsequential’ sports
Ben Gordon’s essay on mental health and basketball
(23:55) What endeared you to Chris Anstey as a player and person?
Aren’t whores supposed to negotiate? - fixed NBA salary floors
Paul’s advice on NBL imports and the fan reaction
Working with Bill Simmons - long story short: it didn’t go well
Is Paul the hero or the villain of ‘Can I Keep My Jersey?’
Paul’s question asking philosophy for his Writer’s Blok podcast?
The ‘Stories I Tell On Dates’ podcast and podcasts as a creative outlet
What kind of money did Paul make writing CIKMJ?
Paul’s next literary adventure - The Karate Kid in reverse
What is Writer’s Blok and why you should sign up now
Working in coffee shops versus libraries
Writing for a podcast
Is Paul proud of his book today?
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