Referenced Resources

People

• Gianna - the interviewee’s daughter, mentioned for putting him on the spot and motivating him to pursue “Dear Basketball”.
• E.O. Wilson - biologist and author, quoted regarding the balance of information and wisdom.
• Bill Gates - co-founder of Microsoft, referenced regarding the concept of overestimating what can be done in a year and underestimating 10 years.
• Peyton Manning - NFL quarterback, mentioned as an expert voice the interviewee wanted to feature on his show.
• John Williams - composer, mentioned for his disciplined creative process and waiting for melodies to emerge.
• Jane Mastriano - a high school English teacher at Lower Merion, credited with teaching the interviewee the art of storytelling.
• Oprah Winfrey - media mogul, shared advice regarding ownership and business deals.
• JK Rowling - author, featured as a “muse” in the interviewee’s office.
• Steve Jobs - co-founder of Apple, featured as a “muse” and inspiration for the interviewer and interviewee.
• Walt Disney - founder of Disney, discussed in the context of legacy and achievement.
• Einstein - physicist, mentioned as a source of inspiration on the interviewer’s gallery wall.
• Martin Luther King - civil rights leader, mentioned as a source of inspiration on the interviewer’s gallery wall.
• Felicia Rashad - actress, mentioned as the narrator for the studio’s audiobooks.

Organizations

• Granity - the interviewee’s media company aimed at creating content for young people.
• NBA - professional basketball league, discussed in the context of the interviewee’s career.
• London Orchestra - referenced regarding the high production value of the studio’s audiobooks.
• ESPN - network where the show “Detail” is broadcast.
• Lower Merion High School - the interviewee’s alma mater.
• Harpo - Oprah Winfrey’s production company, discussed as a case study for business ownership.
• Walt Disney Company - media conglomerate mentioned as a benchmark for business success.

Documents

• Dear Basketball - a short film and project written by the interviewee.
• The Wizenard Series - a book series created by the interviewee’s studio.
• Legacy and the Queen - a novel written by the interviewee.
• The Punies - a podcast series created by the interviewee’s studio.
• Detail - a sports breakdown show created by the interviewee.
• The Alchemist - a book by Paulo Coelho, cited by the interviewee as having the biggest impact.
• Pinocchio - animated film cited by the interviewee as a favorite.

Tools and Technologies

• Ball machines - used in training; the interviewee uses them as a metaphor for “magic” in his stories.
• Social media/Videos - discussed as a medium for content.
• Audiobooks - the format chosen for delivering high-quality storytelling.
• Animation - discussed as a medium with a lack of diverse representation.