Inspiration from Dad and Kerouac

The Rise of the NBA

On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Kotz gives a touching tribute to his father with reference to a time when Paul needed a great deal of encouragement and his father turned to an American novelist. Pete Croatto, author of From Hang Time to Prime Time, explains how the NBA became an 8.3 billion dollar entertainment and cultural icon.

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00:00 - Inspiration from Dad and Kerouac

12:30 - From Hangtime to Primetime: The Rise of the NBA

On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Kotz gives a touching tribute to his father with reference to a time when Paul needed a great deal of encouragement and his father turned to an American novelist. Pete Croatto, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hang-Time-Prime-Entertainment-Modern-Day/dp/1982103957" data-link="https://www.amazon.com/Hang-Time-Prime-Entertainment-Modern-Day/dp/1982103957">From Hang Time to Prime Time</a>,&nbsp;explains how the NBA became an 8.3 billion dollar entertainment and cultural icon.
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Time Codes:
00:00 - Inspiration from Dad and Kerouac
12:30 - From Hangtime to Primetime: The Rise of the NBA

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

EP339: Inspiration from Dad and Kerouac and From Hangtime to Primetime: The Rise of the NBA

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