In this episode, host Josh Colvin interviews writer Sherman Alexie, exploring his writing, upbringing, and the cultural significance of basketball in Native American life. They discuss poverty, college, nostalgia, and fame.

Also in this episode, Josh calls Trucker Andy to ask about his love of the open road, and then Josh reads his story ”The Right Kind of Dog.” Later in the show Sherman reads his essay ”Blue Light Special.”

Finally the show closes with a great song, ”Snowed In” by the Droptines.

02:30 —Trucker Andy

05:40— Storytelling: The Right Kind of Dog

10:50 —Song: ”Soon” by Big Hands Colvin

13:00 —Sherman Alexie Interview

15:00 —Sick Dog Story from Book

23:00 —Leaving the Reservation School

25:40 —Poverty

27:55 —Words and Violence

29:30 —Basketball

42:00 —College These Days

50:00 —Fame

54:00 —His Favorite Towns and Most Memorable Road Trip

58:30 —”Blue Light Special” by Sherman Alexie

1:02:50 —”Snowed In” by The Droptines

• Sherman Alexie: https://shermanalexie.substack.com/

• The Droptines: https://www.thedroptines.com/