Heaven Is a Playground—The Book, the Movie, and the Memories

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The Chicago Smokehouse

John Howell / Rick Telander

22 episodes

3 days ago

John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today

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John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Heaven Is a Playground—The Book, the Movie, and the Memories

The Chicago Smokehouse

1 hour 29 minutes 53 seconds

5 months ago

Heaven Is a Playground—The Book, the Movie, and the Memories

John Howell and Rick Telander along with John Dempsey take a deep dive into Telander's iconic book Heaven Is a Playground—from its origins in a 1973 Sports Illustrated article to its 1991 film adaptation. They explore the lives of Brooklyn streetball legends, the challenges of writing with heart and honesty, and the poetic power of basketball. Plus, a few sharp jabs, a couple of cigars, and a cameo from President Obama’s bookshelf.

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