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Ep. 202: Special guest Dennis Rodman autobiography co-author Tim Keown
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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, ESPN senior writer and co-author of ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’, Tim Keown joins Kevin Anderson to discuss Dennis Rodman’s autobiography, the 30 for 30 documentary, and the impact of sports on a community.
0:45 Tim on the Rodman 30 for 30 and if it was an accurate portrayal of who Rodman is
2:35 If he knew how big ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’ was going to be when it came out
5:00 On the process of writing the book and getting Rodman’s ‘voice’ right
7:45 More on writing the book and getting Rodman’s words and thoughts in print
9:40 On Rodman’s reaction to ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’
11:15 On when Tim realized the impact of the book on Rodman
13:10 Tim on how the book impacted his own career
16:45 How Rodman came across as lonely in the 30 for 30 doc, is that accurate?
18:50 On Rodman’s legacy, what will he be remembered for?
21:20 On if Tim would like to do a follow-up book with Rodman
22:40 On Tim’s story for ESPN on Paradise High School’s football team and the impact of recovering from the devastating fire in 2018
29:35 On how sports can help a community recover from a tragedy