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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.

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Disneyland (and Death) 25:45

5 years ago25:45

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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.

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Ruptured Kidney, Ruptured Spleen (Ruptured NBA Career) 44:38

5 years ago44:38

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Paul's in love (real love this time) and shares the story about the time he almost died while playing for the Chicago Bulls.

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You Can Take the Boy Out of Kansas (In Your Face Roy) 50:19

5 years ago50:19

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After being told by legendary coach, Roy Williams, he would never play basketball in the Big 12 Conference, Paul gets his shot at redemption.

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When You Care Enough (to Punch Someone in the Face) 30:51

5 years ago30:51

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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.

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In a Hundred Years (Will it Really Matter?) 34:26

5 years ago34:26

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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.

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Love, Basketball and Failure (in Spain) 25:17

5 years ago25:17

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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.

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What Goes Around Comes Around (But Sometimes Takes a While) 24:00

5 years ago24:00

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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.

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Double Heartbreak (March Madness quickly becomes March Sadness) 31:12

5 years ago31:12

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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.

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MC Hammer's Fist Bump and the Crappy First Job (Life's Little Surprises) 39:23

5 years ago39:23

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.

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Love at First Night (The Virginity Chronicles) 32:23

5 years ago32:23

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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?

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Plans Are for Suckers (NBA Players can be Suckers Too) 26:06

5 years ago26:06

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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).

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Let's Talk About Sex (with Mom?) 17:56

5 years ago17:56

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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.

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do (Especially in Greece) 41:36

5 years ago41:36

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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.

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Phoning Home (from Science Camp) 27:14

5 years ago27:14

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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.

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The Intro - Finding Love (and a Pen Pal) 9:57

5 years ago9:57

9:57

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.

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Stories I Tell on Dates - Returns August 3rd 1:14

5 years ago1:14