Basketball, Poverty, and Fame: Sherman Alexie Interview

In this episode, host Josh Colvin interviews writer Sherman Alexie, exploring his writing, upbringing, and the cultural significance of basketball in Native American life. They discuss poverty, college, nostalgia, and fame. Also in this episode, Josh calls Trucker Andy to ask about his love of the open road, and then Josh reads his story "The Right Kind of Dog." Later in the show Sherman reads his essay "Blue Light Special." Finally the show closes with a great song, "Snowed In" by the Droptines. 02:30 —Trucker Andy05:40— Storytelling: The Right Kind of Dog10:50 —Song: "Soon" by Big Hands Colvin13:00 —Sherman Alexie Interview 15:00 —Sick Dog Story from Book23:00 —Leaving the Reservation School25:40 —Poverty27:55 —Words and Violence29:30 —Basketball42:00 —College These Days50:00 —Fame54:00 —His Favorite Towns and Most Memorable Road Trip58:30 —"Blue Light Special" by Sherman Alexie1:02:50 —"Snowed In" by The Droptines• Sherman Alexie: https://shermanalexie.substack.com/• The Droptines: https://www.thedroptines.com/