Join us on the Author Talks Podcast with New York Times Bestselling Author Keith O’Brien as we dive into the untold story of Larry Bird. From his small-town beginnings in French Lick to becoming a national icon at Indiana State.

We cover everything: recruiting drama, legendary teammates, international basketball, the 33–1 season, and the moments that made Bird a basketball legend.

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Timestamps:

1:02 - March Madness Predictions
2:06 - Jim Jones Coaching Larry Bird
4:50 - Larry Bird Senior Year in HS
6:30 - Bob Knight and Larry Bird
7:18 - Why Bob Knight Didn't Try to Bring Larry Bird Back to Indiana University?
10:02 - How Bill Hodges Got Larry Bird to Indiana State?
13:13 - Carl Nicks and Building the Team Around Bird
14:11 - Larry Bird's Dad's Role in His Life
17:43 - Harry and Larry Show at Indiana State
19:34 - Larry Bird International and European Basketball
22:12 - Larry Bird Fighting and Competitiveness
24:51 - Larry Bird as the Great White Hope
27:45 - Becoming a National Face
30:02 - Larry Bird vs Magic Johnson National Basketball Championship
33:50 - The Price of Fame on Larry Bird
35:24 - Writing Process and Perfect Day of Writing
38:10 - Advice on Journalism

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Join us on the Bookum Creators Talk Podcast as we sit down with Amber Burns, a BookTube creator, vlogger, and content creator, to discuss her creative process, day-to-day life, and love for books. From starting her first blog to going in front of the camera, handling burnout, and building community, Amber shares the honest truth about life as a content creator.

Whether you are a reader, aspiring creator, or just curious about what it is like behind the camera, this conversation is packed with insights, storytelling tips, and inspiration for your own creative journey.

Episode Timestamps:

1:11 - Thank You For Asking
1:31 - Birthday Month and Plans
2:23 - Favorite Books Growing Up
4:14 - Getting Into Content Creation
5:32 - Building First Blog
6:33 - Getting in Front of the Camera (Vlog)
8:33 - Content Creation Process
10:20 - The Storytelling Through Vlogging
11:54 - Getting B-Roll for Vlogs
13:22 - Themes Setting vs Goals Setting
16:01 - Consistency as a Creator
17:10 - Staying Authentic as a Content Creator
19:02 - The Solitude of Content Creation
20:33 - Handling Burnout as a Content Creator
20:55 - Setting Boundaries as a Content Creator
23:33 - On Community
25:33 - Importance of Journaling
26:56 - Morning Pages (The Artist’s Way)
27:20 - The Artist’s Way
28:51 - Journaling for Beginners (It’s Not Intimidating)
30:02 - Journaling Helping with Writing
30:45 - Organization and Planners
32:55 - Going Back to Analog
34:12 - Last, Now, Next Books
36:03 - How You Find Your Next Book?
38:33 - Writing a Romance Novel
39:44 - Rapid Fire Book Questions
42:44 - What Would You Like To See More of in the Book World?
43:12 - What Would You Like To See Less of in the Book World?

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Instagram: @byamberburns

YouTube: Amber Burns

TikTok: @byamberburns

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In this episode of the Bookum Founders Talk Podcast, Kyle Colley sits down with Franklin Leonard, the founder of The Black List, the industry-leading platform that discovers and showcases the best screenplays and now fiction novels.

Franklin shares his insights on Hollywood in 2026, the future of film, the Oscars, and what it really takes to break into the industry as a writer or filmmaker.

We discuss:

• How The Black List expanded from screenplays to fiction books
• Franklin’s unique approach to curation and discovering talent
• Major Hollywood shifts, including Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney Sora Deal, and Netflix podcasting
• Tips for writers navigating publishing and screenwriting
• What makes a great story and what should be in every writer’s or filmmaker’s toolkit

Whether you are a creator, writer, or just curious about the future of storytelling, this conversation is sure to inspire.

Connect with Franklin Leonard:

• Website – The Black List
• Instagram
• X / Twitter
• Substack
  
  

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