Zach Dundas as THE RENEGADE SPORTSMAN

From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
Length: 29:00

THE RENEGADE SPORTSMAN is one of those books with a beefy sub-title: "Drunken Runners, Bike Polo Superstars, Roller Derby Rebels, Killer Birds, and Other Uncommon Thrills on the Wild Frontier of Sports." During this program Dundas reads a few choice parts of the book and talks about the importance and delights of community sports. Read the full description.

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Playing: Zach Dundas as THE RENEGADE SPORTSMAN
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio

Dundas-book_small With a renegade's eyes and a fan's resolve, Zach Dundas takes us on a headlong, face-first dive into America's sporting underbelly. He scours the country to find the games, fans, and "athletes" you won't find on the sporting pages of your local newspaper. Through his harrowing and hilarious adventures, he begins to reconnect with the thrill of the sporting life, and he discovers a vibrant, beautiful, and thriving piece of American culture simmering right below the surface.

Zach Dundas grew up in Missoula, Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana School of Journalism. He worked as a reporter and editor at the Missoula Independent and Portland Oregon's Willamette Week. He's also written for Good, Monocle, Maxim, the San Francisco Chronicle, Portland Monthly, and elsewhere. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and son.

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With a renegade's eyes and a fan's resolve, Zach Dundas takes us on a headlong, face-first dive into America's sporting underbelly. He scours the country to find the games, fans, and "athletes" you won't find on the sporting pages of your local newspaper. Through his harrowing and hilarious adventures, he begins to reconnect with the thrill of the sporting life, and he discovers a vibrant, beautiful, and thriving piece of American culture simmering right below the surface.

Zach Dundas grew up in Missoula, Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana School of Journalism. He worked as a reporter and editor at the Missoula Independent and Portland Oregon's Willamette Week. He's also written for Good, Monocle, Maxim, the San Francisco Chronicle, Portland Monthly, and elsewhere. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and son.