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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley

The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast captures the inspiring basketball journey of Bull City's own Stewart “Squirt” Holley. Squirt's raw storytelling offers both a cautionary tale and a hero’s odyssey, beginning on worn-out park courts and progressing to elite hardwood arenas where only the pros play. This podcast presents a true-life sports story of how a tall, skinny Black kid from rural North Carolina transformed into a prison yard baller, an international basketball star, and a hometown legend. Squirt’s firsthand account delivers a genuine look into the world of basketball, making it essential listening for fans of the game, sports underdogs, and anyone who enjoys stories of grit, perseverance, and triumph.
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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Episode 1: Half Edentonian - Half Durhamite

Episode 1: Half Edentonian - Half Durhamite

The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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10/27/21 • 23 min

In the first episode, we hear about Squirt's life as a young boy of a single mother who journies from the small country town of Edenton, NC to Bull City, Durham, NC. Holly reflects on how his tough beginnings and the unwanted attention of bullies helped shape him into the fighter he is today.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Episode 6: The Turn Around

Episode 6: The Turn Around

The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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12/22/21 • 19 min

In Episode 6, Squirt details the events that got him incarcerated as a teenager and the reasons he decided it was time for him to make a change in his life for the better.

Squirt shares another cautionary tale of how making impulsive and immature decisions and being at the wrong place with the wrong people as a youth changed his life forever.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Bonus Episode 5 with Coach Hartsfield

Bonus Episode 5 with Coach Hartsfield

The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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12/22/21 • 7 min

In this bonus episode 5 of The Turn Around podcast, Coach Ray Hartsfield, Head Men's Basketball Coach at East Chapel Hill High School and Owner-operator of Hoops at East Basketball Durham, North Carolina talks about his time mentoring and coaching Squirt as a High School Basketball player in the early 90s.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Episode 4: That's Game!

Episode 4: That's Game!

The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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12/15/21 • 19 min

Squirts' raw and candid storytelling gives listeners rare insight into the mind of a young boy living a double life between home/school and the streets.

In Episode 4, Holley weaves a cautionary tale of misguided decisions that eventually cost him his freedom as a teenager caught in the juvenile detention systems, jail, and prison.

Despite the dangers of jail and the perils of confinement, basketball remains an undeniable talent and passion that helps him endure his time behind bars and develop into a basketball player that opponents would have to physically "deal with" on the court.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network (audio quality was produced by a landline and cell phone connection in early recordings).

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Episode 3: Wrong Train - Wrong Track

Episode 3: Wrong Train - Wrong Track

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12/08/21 • 18 min

In Episode 3 of The Turn Around Podcast, Holley explains how his misguided behaviors turned an innocent kid who loved basketball into a juvenile offender. Squirt speaks about the coaches who tried to positively intercede in his life and reflects on the reality of not having a consistent male presence to hold him accountable for some of his choices and how that led him down a path of confusion and criminality as an adolescent.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network (audio quality was produced by a landline and cell phone connection in early recordings).

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Episode 2: Family and Forgiveness

Episode 2: Family and Forgiveness

The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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11/01/21 • 18 min

"Family and Forgiveness" is the 2nd episode of The Turn Around Podcast, listen in as Holley tells different stories of how his upbringing shaped his misguided reactions to insecurity and not fitting in, and why forgiveness is oftentimes necessary to move forward in life.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Episode 7: At All Costs

Episode 7: At All Costs

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01/05/22 • 18 min

In Episode 7 of the Turn Around Podcast, Holley recounts more stories of his time in lock-up and how he navigated the dangers of the prison system and being away from his family. Squirt lends insight on being institutionalized from a young age and how it still impacts him to this day.

As always, Squirt's stories are raw and candid about the trials of a misguided young man who wasn't yet convinced of his potential or where his life would lead him. In his heart, basketball remains his saving grace and the way out - even if he didn't know it at the time.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Episode 9: Workhorse Approach

Episode 9: Workhorse Approach

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01/30/22 • 16 min

This bonus episode was recorded three weeks after the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 7 others in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. Holley shares how the death of the former LA Laker NBA icon impacted his life and those around him.

Holley describes the day he learned that the world lost one of the greatest athletes of the 21st century and shares the impact Bryant made on his own life and basketball career. Squirt reflects on the work ethic that got him the name 'Workhorse" and why he relates his approach to training and conditioning to Kobe's "Black Mamba" mentality.

Squirt also shares the biggest lesson he learned from the tragedy that shook up the world over 2 years ago.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Music by Mack G Music Studio

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Season 2: Ep1 - Loyalty - Discipline

Season 2: Ep1 - Loyalty - Discipline

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05/31/22 • 20 min

In the first episode of Season 2, Holley talks about his experiences as a college-level athlete, the trials and tribulations of basketball politics, and keeping his head up despite the challenges both on and off the court.

True to form, Squirt’s determination to play the sport he fell in love with as a child takes center stage as he navigates freedom outside of prison and being the new but seasoned kid on the Rockingham Community College campus.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Mack G Music Studio

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The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley - Season 2: Ep 5: Lithuanian Express

Season 2: Ep 5: Lithuanian Express

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07/22/22 • 14 min

In Episode 5, Holley shares his professional basketball experience in Joniskis, Lithuania. As the combo guard for Delikatesas 2004-2006, Squirt experienced the ups and downs of playing on a professional level and leading his team to countless victories. His leadership on the court was felt even in the losses and as a Black man in a city and country where he was outnumbered in representation, Holley recalls an abundance of respect and love from his teammates and fans.

To book Stewart "Squirt" Holley for speaking engagements or as a guest on your show, send an email to [email protected] and follow theturnaround_podcast on Instagram. Visit theturnaroundpod to learn more!

Produced by Talib Jasir, Vanguard Podcast Network

Voiced by Stewart "Squirt" Holley

Music by Mack G Music Studio

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How many episodes does The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley have?

The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley cover?

The podcast is about Basketball, Podcast, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley?

The episode title 'Episode 1: Half Edentonian - Half Durhamite' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley?

The average episode length on The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley released?

Episodes of The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley?

The first episode of The Turn Around Podcast: The True Life Basketball Story of Stewart "Squirt" Holley was released on Oct 27, 2021.

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