Stories I Tell on Dates
Summary: Paul Shirley traveled the world chasing a basketball career that landed him on 17 different teams scattered across the globe. He played in Spain. He played in Greece. He played in Russia. And he played in the NBA. But Paul isn't just a basketball player; he's also a kid from a small town in Kansas--a kid searching for love just like the rest of us. In Stories I Tell On Dates, Paul tells the stories he tells his dates: vulnerable stories about middle school dances, stories about Sex Ed, and stories about having his heart (and spleen) broken.
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- Artist: Paul Shirley/Lunch Break Entertainment
- Copyright: 2020 Lunch Break Entertainment
Podcasts:
On a road trip to Yosemite, Paul shares 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.
Paul's in love (real love) and shares the story about the time he almost died while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
After being told by legendary coach, Roy Williams, he would never play basketball in the Big 12 Conference, Paul gets his shot at redemption.
Before basketball Paul was spending his time competing in Spelling Bees. One particular contest results in the first and only punch Paul has ever thrown. (Sponsor: Go now to StitchFix.com/DATES to get an extra 25% off when you keep all items in your box!)
Paul's mind is blown when he encounters his first ever crush. With the help of masterful advice from his dad, Paul is determined to make a move at the middle school dance. Will Paul succeed? There's only one way to find out. (Sponsor: Go now to StitchFix.com/DATES to get an extra 25% off when you keep all items in your box!)
Paul meets the most beautiful woman he's ever seen and faces his arch-nemesis, Marcus Fizer, in a career defining moment. (Sponsor: Go now to StitchFix.com/DATES to get an extra 25% off when you keep all items in your box!)
A painful incident in 3rd grade leads Paul to plot sweet childhood revenge.
In a NCAA Elite Eight game vs. Michigan State, Paul is seconds away from living out his childhood dream and playing in the Final Four. Until the euphoria transforms into humiliation for the whole world to see.
A run-in 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.
Not only does Paul get drunk for the very first time in this episode, but he also falls in love for the first time. Which leads to another first time. Any guesses?
Battling for a NBA roster spot in New Orleans, Paul encounters the most beautiful waitress he has ever seen and fantasizes about a future together.
During Sex Ed class in Middle School, Paul gets a surprising and humiliating visit from a special someone.
Struggling to adapt to Greek culture, Paul not only has to deal with financial issues, but a painful public break-up as well.
Away from his family for the first time in his life, Paul endures a devastating bout of homesickness. Something he'll face for many years to come.
A red balloon and a friendship with Dustin from Nebraska leads Paul to discover his passion for writing and telling stories. The type of stories we tell on dates.
