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Piggybacking a Day Late or: Better Nate than Lever

04 Tuesday Dec 2018

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Yesterday, as I said on my post from last night, we had some internet problems but Nate from X1 Communications was able to get us up and running later in the day. Today, I was able to post The Man Who Ate the Town and the first Fan Interference in almost two months. Faninterference

For TMWATT, Ray and I talked about Quanto Basta and Campus Gas. For Fan Interference we spent a long time talking with Intern Haley McFadden about the Kareem Hunt situation, and of course, TC had to go off on his Redskins. I’m sure he’s not happy today after last night, either.

Anywhat! I, Ray and TC would greatly appreciate if you’d listen to our episodes. You can listen to TMWATT HERE and Fan Interference HERE.

Happy listening and thank you for it!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Classic Bites & Brews located right outside Wake Forest University” – Campus Gas

Knock Knock or: Irrational Conversations

27 Tuesday Nov 2018

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Piggybackin’ again tonight! We recorded Apartment 5B: Irrational Conversations with the Cool Breezes of Anytown, USA tonight. We threw a few throat punches, complained, talked about idiots who gave money to the homeless/GoFundMe scam and talked holidays and some “this day in history” stuff.

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We had a good show and you really should listen to the episode. You can do that HERE. Thanks for listening!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“It started as a heartwarming tale. But in a “too good to be true” twist, prosecutors say, Mark D’Amico, Kate McClure and Johnny Bobbitt Jr. now face charges.” – NBC News

Double Piggyback or: The Beer Dads Who Ate the Town

26 Monday Nov 2018

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We recorded both The Man Who Ate the Town and The Beer Dads today.

Ray and I talk about burgers, Hop’s Burger Barn, Carmine’s 901 (or what used to be), journalistic integrity and source dependency, and other foodstuffs. We did touch on the Thanksgiving gathering that we were both a part of, too.

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The Beer Dads touched on the “other side of Christmas, the parts that we don’t actually like. We are all Scrooges in some way or fashion. Plus, we give Beer Dad Paul a hard time about his dislike of Journey.

I want to say, too that today was my first day away from The BCPF since last Thursday and I missed the heck out of her today. But, that’s how it should be, right? I think she may have missed me a little, too.

To hear The Man Who Ate the Town click HERE. Or, to hear The Beer Dads click HERE. Remember you can subscribe on Stitcher or iTunes and now, even on Spotify. Really, anywhere you get your podcasts. Finally, you can always visit The Less Desirables Network website. No matter how you listen, I appreciate that you do.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world. She took the midnight train going anywhere. Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit. He took the midnight train going anywhere.” – “Don’t Stop Believin'” (Schon/Perry/Cain)

Gobble Gobble or: Happy Thanksgiving

22 Thursday Nov 2018

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I’m taking today off as is most of the country, except the Wal-Mart and Target employees who will have to work this evening. So, happy Thanksgiving from The BCPF, 3B, TLD, The Beer Dads, Apartment 5B, Ray (with TMWATT), and Fan Interference.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” – Henry David Thoreau

Happy Days or: The BCPF and Me

21 Wednesday Nov 2018

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As has become the tradition, The BCPF and I did our Thanksgiving recording on The Less Desirables today and it was fun. We listened to some records earlier this morning, went to have lunch at Zesto, stopped by to see Jonathan at Underdog Records, recorded the podcast and then came home and have been listening to even more records.

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My burger at Zesto today!

I also want to thank the 200+ folk who wished me a happy birthday yesterday, via Facebook, text or messenger. I tried to personally reply to each and every one of them. I don’t think I missed one. Not just “liking” them, but a personal response mentioning either their name or a nickname for each of them. That was based on how they sent their wishes, too. I always send “Happy solar circumnavigational anniversary day!” when I say it and some people tried it. I think I only had one person do it exactly right and she shares the birthday with me so I think she copied it. But, hey! I loved it anyway. I am proud that people think of that phrase when they think of me and birthdays, mine or theirs. It’s what social media is all about.

Speaking of birthdays, we listened to records most of the day yesterday and then went to trivia, at Finnigan’s Wake, to be with friends and celebrated some more. So, this whole week has been fantastic and it’s been great just being with The BCPF with minimal scheduling of other things and responsibilities. I gotta cook tomorrow, deviled eggs and Boston baked beans, and have time with the fam. Other than that, it will be more relaxation and laziness. Just the way we like it.

I’ll talk to you later, Dear Reader. Enjoy your night! OH! And, listen to the TLD episode HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Facebook lets me be lazy the way a man in a stereotypical 1950s office can be lazy. Facebook is the digital equivalent of my secretary, or perhaps my wife, yelling at me not to forget to wish someone a happy birthday or to inform me I have a social engagement this evening.” – Sarah Jeong

Piggybackin’ Family or: Time for Fun

19 Monday Nov 2018

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Today on The Man Who Ate the Town, Ray brought his wife, Whitney and I had The BCPF and we talked about Thanksgiving and a few food news items. We had a great time. We met with Ray and Whitney at 1703 for a wine tasting and then we all went to Willows for a bit of dinner and bevies. It was a fun time and a great show. You can listen to that episode HERE.

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Tomorrow is a big day for me, but you’ll have to wait for it. Until then…
Scorp out!

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“Cherish your human connections – your relationships with friends and family.” – Barbara Bush

Behind or: A Piggyback

15 Thursday Nov 2018

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I forgot to say — because I was writing other things on Monday — that we did The Man Who Ate the Town and The Beer Dads this week (and The Less Desirables). But, on The Beer Dads this episode, we talked about teaching the kid about budgeting. Cl1JVyyWYAAbovF

I found it funny that 3B came home today during his “travel period” between Career Center and high school and needed gas. After a long discussion about his First Quarter grades not being “too hot” as he called it, he had to get back to school. I took money by school for him a little bit later.

First of all, yes, he has a large SUV that sucks the gas like fish suck water. And, he has started living here at his grandmother’s house (Ma Mère’s) during the week because his mother for whatever reason decided to buy a house in a small town 45 minutes away. So, it is a little better now as he only has to fill up weekly, not $50 worth every three days. But, he hasn’t even gotten his “after 9s” yet. Wait until he starts going places and doing things. Yeah, I’m waiting. I won’t be able to help all that much.

Some think its better that he concentrate on school and not get a job while others think he should get a job. I see both sides and have overall mixed feelings about it. He’s finally found something that really interests him and I want him to concentrate on that. However, he’s not doing “jack” in the rest of his classes that don’t contain the words “weight” and “lifting.” Money is tight and he’s going to want to do things. So, I don’t know what to do about it.

Anywhat, I digress.

Follow the link if you want to hear the episode for:

The Man Who Ate the Town
The Beer Dads
The Less Desirables

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Dad, I need gas…” – 3B

 

Blah Blah Blah or: I Love My Job

07 Wednesday Nov 2018

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I love my job. I get to write blog posts, record podcasts, talk into a microphone, meet and/or spend time with cool folks. That’s what I did today. Most of my day was spent editing, creating, recording podcasts, doing voice-overs and enjoying myself. 08c6c-tld

I had a friend of mine on The Less Desirables tonight and she brought a co-worker/friend of hers and we talked about real estate – something that isn’t the most riveting thing in the world, but we had fun with it. It was a fun show to record.

I hope my co-host, Bethany gets better, soon. She was out tonight because she had surgery yesterday and it took a little more work than what they thought the problem was. I hope for better and for this to fix her headaches.

I myself have a doctor’s appointment in the morning. I hate fasting and I hate getting my blood taken. I know that my blood work is going to be bad because I’ve not been eating as well as I should have been over the last few weeks. Oh well. That’s at 7:45a and dang! That’s early. Oh, well.

Is it just me or has this post been a bit disjointed? I kid, I know it has. It’s been a long day but again, I love my job. Hear how much and listen to this week’s episode, which you can hear HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I would love to be doing more voice-over work. It’s such a fun and free playground to take risks, play around, and get sort of ridiculous.” – Ari Graynor

Knock Knock or: Oh, Bucky

06 Tuesday Nov 2018

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Tonight, we recorded Apartment 5B and it was a fun episode. In addition to Jeff’s and Rory’s Throat Punch of the Week, for the first time, I threw in my own throat punch. I went off on some drivers, you’d have to listen to hear what it was about.A5BLogoTestCrop

We also talked about a Scottish, um, “gentleman” who slathered peanut butter over his junk and allowed his dog to help clean it up. But, the dog didn’t stop at cleaning it up… You’d have to listen to hear more.

All three Residents reviewed the film Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star after it was named to the bottom of Rotten Tomatoes’ ratings with a “0” rating (along with others). You’d have to listen to hear what we said.

The show ran about an hour and 16 minutes or so. It’s worth the listen as we went over “this day in history,” as well. So, to hear this episode you can go HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Everyone keeps talking about my accent, but I’m from America!” – Bucky Larson

Double Piggies or: What the Food!?

29 Monday Oct 2018

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Today, I welcomed a new co-host on The Man Who Ate the Town today, Ray Morgan. He did a great job and we had a great conversation. We talked about a few places closing (albeit temporarily) and discussed the NC ABC board. Lots of good stuff. You can hear that episode HERE. TLDNetwork

Also, we recorded two episodes of The Beer Dads and had some good conversations with great beer. You can hear that episode HERE.

I do want to talk for a second about the Ardmore Neighborhood Chili Cookoff (that we talk a little bit about today on TMWATT. It turns out that it has been postponed until January, so get your recipes ready and enter! You have an extra two months now to come up with that killer vat o’chili! Get cookin’!

Until tomorrow, happy listening!
Scorp out!

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“I love to cook. I make an award-winning turkey chili.” – Joely Fisher