Ep. 202: Special guest Dennis Rodman autobiography co-author Tim Keown - a podcast by NBC Sports Chicago

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

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