Season 2: Ep 5: Lithuanian Express
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
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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Season 2: Ep 4 - International Country Boy
In this episode, Squirt describes how it feels after realizing his lifelong dream of being a professional basketball star! In Lithuania the audiences go wild wherever he goes, the arena is filled, and everyone sees him for the talent that he is. Holley recounts his next-level training, the experienced player that took him under his wing and helped to enhance his skills, and how it felt to be the only Black person for months at a 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. 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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Season 2: Episode 6: Journeyman
In episode 6, Stewart "Squirt" Holley returns from Lithuania and begins looking for a Basketball team in the states to call home.
Squirt's life appears to be heading in the right direction when he is selected as the eighth draft pick in the WBA selection. A new love interest, a promising basketball offer, and being back in the US makes for a great welcome home. Unfortunately, it wouldn't last.
The combination of Stewart's personal life and a string of setbacks leads him down a new and unfamiliar path of depression.
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 Tunes Recording Studio
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