https://simplecast.com Paul Shirley traveled the world chasing a basketball career that landed him on 17 different teams. He played in Spain, Greece, Russia, and the NBA. But Paul isn't just a basketball player; he's also a kid, from a small town in Kansas, who's searching for love just like all the rest of us. In Stories I Tell On Dates, Paul shares the stories he tells his dates: about being vulnerable at middle school dances, being embarrassed in Sex Ed class, being mocked by national media, and about having his heart (and spleen) broken. 2020 Writers Blok Online en Mon, 3 Aug 2020 08:15:07 +0000 Mon, 3 Aug 2020 08:15:17 +0000 https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/cd089a28-d6ef-43d7-93d3-93330bf1ee0e/b308988f-c2b5-4ea0-9866-096f63f790d1/3000x3000/sitod-logo-copy.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com serial Paul Shirley traveled the world chasing a basketball career that landed him on 17 different teams. He played in Spain, Greece, Russia, and the NBA. But Paul isn't just a basketball player; he's also a kid, from a small town in Kansas, who's searching for love just like all the rest of us. In Stories I Tell On Dates, Paul shares the stories he tells his dates: about being vulnerable at middle school dances, being embarrassed in Sex Ed class, being mocked by national media, and about having his heart (and spleen) broken. Paul Shirley yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/upLw_iY_ growing up, relationships, bulls, childhoold, march madness, spain, dates, nashville, dating, family, greece, heartbreak, hornets, stories, iowa state, story, kansas, lakers, paul shirley, life lessons, phoenix, los angeles, love, memoir, nba, roy williams, russia, scottie pippen, sex ed, spleen, tim floyd, writersblok Paul Shirley - Lunchbreak Entertainment Richboerner@YAHOO.COM 7ad0bd6b-fc18-4e52-85f8-b333c44b1823 The final chapter of our adventure has Paul on a road trip to Yosemite - sharing a tale about his first trip California - and how it was almost derailed by a stomach bug and the realization that everyone he knew was eventually going to die. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 08:15:07 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/disneyland-and-death-qQ3AbodL Disneyland (and Death) Paul Shirley 00:25:45 The final chapter of our adventure has Paul on a road trip to Yosemite - sharing a tale about his first trip California - and how it was almost derailed by a stomach bug and the realization that everyone he knew was eventually going to die. The final chapter of our adventure has Paul on a road trip to Yosemite - sharing a tale about his first trip California - and how it was almost derailed by a stomach bug and the realization that everyone he knew was eventually going to die. yes full 15 1 bc8b8ebb-cdae-411d-8925-a6063a363524 Paul's in love (real love this time) and shares the story about the time he almost died while playing for the Chicago Bulls. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 08:10:10 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/ruptured-kidney-ruptured-spleen-ruptured-nba-career-WGZeyEqV Ruptured Kidney, Ruptured Spleen (Ruptured NBA Career) Paul Shirley 00:44:38 Paul's in love (real love this time) and shares the story about the time he almost died while playing for the Chicago Bulls. Paul's in love (real love this time) and shares the story about the time he almost died while playing for the Chicago Bulls. yes full 14 1 50bade96-c443-484c-9eb3-53e001850625 After being told by legendary coach, Roy Williams, he would never play basketball in the Big 12 Conference, Paul gets his shot at redemption. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 08:05:16 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/you-can-take-the-boy-out-of-kansas-in-your-face-roy-iP61Y6dq You Can Take the Boy Out of Kansas (In Your Face Roy) Paul Shirley 00:50:19 After being told by legendary coach, Roy Williams, he would never play basketball in the Big 12 Conference, Paul gets his shot at redemption. After being told by legendary coach, Roy Williams, he would never play basketball in the Big 12 Conference, Paul gets his shot at redemption. yes full 13 1 fa4b151d-17bf-4156-bfbc-554735a15b92 Before basketball, Paul spent a lot of his time competing in Spelling Bees. One particular contest actually resulted in the first and only punch Paul has ever thrown. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 08:00:09 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/when-you-care-enough-to-punch-someone-in-the-face-kARbCWg5 When You Care Enough (to Punch Someone in the Face) Paul Shirley 00:30:51 Before basketball, Paul spent a lot of his time competing in Spelling Bees. One particular contest actually resulted in the first and only punch Paul has ever thrown. Before basketball, Paul spent a lot of his time competing in Spelling Bees. One particular contest actually resulted in the first and only punch Paul has ever thrown. yes full 12 1 bc44a35f-ae1d-4958-b2f2-46b763de74d6 Paul's mind is blown when he encounters his first ever crush. Some masterful advice from his dad inspires Paul to try and make a move at the middle school dance. It's a moment we've all lived through in one way or the other. Will Paul succeed? Will he even actually make the move? Listen and learn. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:55:19 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-hundred-years-will-it-really-matter-YeE0PDRG In a Hundred Years (Will it Really Matter?) Paul Shirley 00:34:26 Paul's mind is blown when he encounters his first ever crush. Some masterful advice from his dad inspires Paul to try and make a move at the middle school dance. It's a moment we've all lived through in one way or the other. Will Paul succeed? Will he even actually make the move? Listen and learn. Paul's mind is blown when he encounters his first ever crush. Some masterful advice from his dad inspires Paul to try and make a move at the middle school dance. It's a moment we've all lived through in one way or the other. Will Paul succeed? Will he even actually make the move? Listen and learn. yes full 11 1 99a85e67-3efb-4efa-9529-7ef78ccb0332 The highs and lows. First, Paul meets the most beautiful woman he's ever seen and then is forced to face his longtime arch-nemesis, Marcus Fizer, in a what becomes a career defining moment. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:50:09 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/love-basketball-and-failure-in-spain-4ZyTUfFJ Love, Basketball and Failure (in Spain) Paul Shirley 00:25:17 The highs and lows. First, Paul meets the most beautiful woman he's ever seen and then is forced to face his longtime arch-nemesis, Marcus Fizer, in a what becomes a career defining moment. The highs and lows. First, Paul meets the most beautiful woman he's ever seen and then is forced to face his longtime arch-nemesis, Marcus Fizer, in a what becomes a career defining moment. yes full 10 1 155f75b7-6260-408a-a5b8-270825841343 A painful incident in 3rd grade leads Paul to plot sweet childhood revenge. But, as we all know, things don't always go according to plan. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:45:07 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/what-goes-around-comes-around-but-sometimes-takes-a-while-9VCvzP90 What Goes Around Comes Around (But Sometimes Takes a While) Paul Shirley 00:24:00 A painful incident in 3rd grade leads Paul to plot sweet childhood revenge. But, as we all know, things don't always go according to plan. A painful incident in 3rd grade leads Paul to plot sweet childhood revenge. But, as we all know, things don't always go according to plan. yes full 9 1 6dd13fe9-202e-4183-ba4f-bd54a62d8469 Paul is seconds away from living out his childhood dream of playing in the Final Four, in an NCAA Elite Eight game vs. Michigan State. Then, in a flash, everything changes and his euphoria is transformed into a humiliating scene viewed by the whole world. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:40:09 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/double-heartbreak-march-madness-quickly-becomes-march-sadness-_jh8aEk1 Double Heartbreak (March Madness quickly becomes March Sadness) Paul Shirley 00:31:12 Paul is seconds away from living out his childhood dream of playing in the Final Four, in an NCAA Elite Eight game vs. Michigan State. Then, in a flash, everything changes and his euphoria is transformed into a humiliating scene viewed by the whole world. Paul is seconds away from living out his childhood dream of playing in the Final Four, in an NCAA Elite Eight game vs. Michigan State. Then, in a flash, everything changes and his euphoria is transformed into a humiliating scene viewed by the whole world. yes full 8 1 65d5b871-c336-43f7-887c-ae088c836a7a A surprise encounter with MC Hammer, leads Paul to share the tale of how his crappy first job taught him two important lessons - How to "Go with the flow," and that the only future job he wanted was being an NBA basketball player. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:35:10 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/mc-hammers-fist-bump-and-the-crappy-first-job-lifes-little-surprises-1RxQ0aFf MC Hammer's Fist Bump and the Crappy First Job (Life's Little Surprises) Paul Shirley 00:39:23 A surprise encounter with MC Hammer, leads Paul to share the tale of how his crappy first job taught him two important lessons - How to "Go with the flow," and that the only future job he wanted was being an NBA basketball player. A surprise encounter with MC Hammer, leads Paul to share the tale of how his crappy first job taught him two important lessons - How to "Go with the flow," and that the only future job he wanted was being an NBA basketball player. yes full 7 1 8d3ae131-dd18-4a82-b302-56e6b1ef4da6 This is a story of firsts. Paul gets drunk for the very first time, He falls in love for the first time. Which leads to another first time for him. Any guesses? Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:30:02 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/love-at-first-night-the-virginity-chronicles-xyGUrRUB Love at First Night (The Virginity Chronicles) Paul Shirley 00:32:23 This is a story of firsts. Paul gets drunk for the very first time, He falls in love for the first time. Which leads to another first time for him. Any guesses? This is a story of firsts. Paul gets drunk for the very first time, He falls in love for the first time. Which leads to another first time for him. Any guesses? yes full 6 1 6cc6e5da-ab30-4b9c-af98-2b034383565f Battling for a NBA roster spot in New Orleans, Paul encounters the most beautiful waitress he has ever seen and fantasizes about an amazing future together. And then...(well you have to listen). Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:25:05 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/plans-are-for-suckers-nba-players-can-be-suckers-too-pK__C8x5 Plans Are for Suckers (NBA Players can be Suckers Too) Paul Shirley 00:26:06 Battling for a NBA roster spot in New Orleans, Paul encounters the most beautiful waitress he has ever seen and fantasizes about an amazing future together. And then...(well you have to listen). Battling for a NBA roster spot in New Orleans, Paul encounters the most beautiful waitress he has ever seen and fantasizes about an amazing future together. And then...(well you have to listen). yes full 5 1 d3a6ce03-0098-46b9-8fea-16fe10c6181b During Sex Ed class in Middle School, Paul gets a surprising and humiliating visit from a very special someone - and discovers a whole new torturous level of uncomfortable. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:20:17 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-sex-with-mom-GQRs81Y4 Let's Talk About Sex (with Mom?) Paul Shirley 00:17:56 During Sex Ed class in Middle School, Paul gets a surprising and humiliating visit from a very special someone - and discovers a whole new torturous level of uncomfortable. During Sex Ed class in Middle School, Paul gets a surprising and humiliating visit from a very special someone - and discovers a whole new torturous level of uncomfortable. yes full 4 1 f0f957e9-9b4c-4fad-bd91-43794997c6ef Struggling to adapt to Greek culture and a makeshift-misfit basketball league, Paul not only has to deal with financial issues, but a painful public break-up as well. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:15:08 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-especially-in-greece-C7fwBKSH Breaking Up is Hard to Do (Especially in Greece) Paul Shirley 00:41:36 Struggling to adapt to Greek culture and a makeshift-misfit basketball league, Paul not only has to deal with financial issues, but a painful public break-up as well. Struggling to adapt to Greek culture and a makeshift-misfit basketball league, Paul not only has to deal with financial issues, but a painful public break-up as well. yes full 3 1 623f267d-4387-406d-9925-6d21eced43ea Away from his family for the first time in his young life, Paul endures a devastating bout of homesickness. A malady he face time and time again, for many years to come. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:10:01 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/phoning-home-from-science-camp-CUmsf1_8 Phoning Home (from Science Camp) Paul Shirley 00:27:14 Away from his family for the first time in his young life, Paul endures a devastating bout of homesickness. A malady he face time and time again, for many years to come. Away from his family for the first time in his young life, Paul endures a devastating bout of homesickness. A malady he face time and time again, for many years to come. yes full 2 1 b3082759-8f5d-4190-bcb5-699617e722f5 In this brief series introduction, a random red balloon sparks a friendship with someone named "Dustin from Nebraska" - and helps Paul discover his passion for writing and telling stories. The type of stories we tell on dates. Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:05:03 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/the-intro-finding-love-and-a-pen-pal-5VpG1yk9 The Intro - Finding Love (and a Pen Pal) Paul Shirley 00:09:57 In this brief series introduction, a random red balloon sparks a friendship with someone named "Dustin from Nebraska" - and helps Paul discover his passion for writing and telling stories. The type of stories we tell on dates. In this brief series introduction, a random red balloon sparks a friendship with someone named "Dustin from Nebraska" - and helps Paul discover his passion for writing and telling stories. The type of stories we tell on dates. yes full 1 1 f2c428d4-8a2d-4c5d-8aa5-f47b3a03e7c0 After a brief hiatus from the world, Stories I Tell on Dates will be back in "Commercial Free" form beginning Monday, August 3rd. Tue, 7 Jul 2020 02:23:48 +0000 Richboerner@YAHOO.COM (Paul Shirley) https://stories-i-tell-on-dates.simplecast.com/episodes/stories-i-tell-on-dates-returns-august-3rd-Zp1akPOx Stories I Tell on Dates - Returns August 3rd Paul Shirley 00:01:14 After a brief hiatus from the world, Stories I Tell on Dates will be back in "Commercial Free" form beginning Monday, August 3rd. After a brief hiatus from the world, Stories I Tell on Dates will be back in "Commercial Free" form beginning Monday, August 3rd. yes trailer 1