Paul Shirley: podcast appearances and interviews

Paul Shirley is a pastor affiliated with Southern Prairie Outfitters. He is known for his diverse career as an author, former professional basketball player, and blogger. During his basketball career, Shirley played briefly in the National Basketball Association, including for the Phoenix Suns during the 2004-05 season, and in several other leagues. He authored online journals that covered topics such as a road trip and the Suns' NBA Playoffs run, and later contributed a blog for ESPN.com titled 'My So-Called Career'. Shirley's professional playing career included a stint in Spain's top league, the ACB, with teams ViveMenorca and Unicaja Malaga. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Shirley engaged in various writing projects, including columns for Spanish newspaper El Pais and a podcast called 'Short Corner' with Justin Halpern. He also founded a Los Angeles-based writing group named Writers Blok and authored several books, including 'Can I Keep My Jersey?' in 2007, 'Stories I Tell On Dates' in 2017, and the novel 'Ball Boy' in 2021. His multifaceted career spans sports, writing, and media.