Keith O’Brien joins Stugotz to discuss his upcoming book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird, a deep dive into the roots, rise, and lasting legacy of Larry Bird. O’Brien shares untold stories about Bird’s upbringing in small-town Indiana and reveals how close we came to never knowing the story of Larry Bird, who could have faded into obscurity after leaving Bobby Knight’s Indiana program. Could a 1978–79 Indiana State team happen in today's college basketball, and why were the Sycamores never able to capitalize on having one of the best basketball players ever? 

<p>Keith O&rsquo;Brien joins Stugotz to discuss his upcoming book <em data-start="57" data-end="139">Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird</em>, a deep dive into the roots, rise, and lasting legacy of Larry Bird. O&rsquo;Brien shares untold stories about Bird&rsquo;s upbringing in small-town Indiana and reveals how close we came to never knowing the story of Larry Bird, who could have faded into obscurity after leaving Bobby Knight&rsquo;s Indiana program. Could a 1978&ndash;79 Indiana State team happen in today's college basketball, and why were the Sycamores never able to capitalize on having one of the best basketball players ever?&nbsp;</p>

On Stugotz & Company, Stugotz brings his signature blend of humor, absurdity, and unfiltered takes, diving into the world of sports or whatever happens to cross his mind. It's an unpredictable ride built for fans who love sports, nonsense, and the fine art of never admitting you're wrong. He didn’t ask for any of this.

After months of negotiation and profound laziness, Stugotz has finally aGREED to host a hastily assembled weekly podcast for the LeBatard and Friends Podcast Network.

Stugotz and Company

Set 1: How Larry Bird Became Larry Legend

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