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

Headliner

Part 2-of-2 with Paul Shirley

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