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Boss or: The Less Fit

14 Wednesday Aug 2019

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In my infinite wisdom (or lack thereof), I forgot to schedule a guest on tonight’s The Less Desirables. So we had a roundtable discussion and Danielle talked about going to The Big What Festival this past weekend. She talked about the fun she had, the people she met, the bands that she saw and the bands that were coming to Bull’s Tavern. 20190814_194006-01

Bethany talked about her daughter moving to Hawaii, new cigars and such.

And I talked about how I will be doing some work with Liz Hronek, aka Miss Fit Boss. I told you last Wednesday of the connection I felt with her about my weight problem. We talked about how to at least try to combat that over the weekend and into this week. Liz is teaching me to believe that I can get to a reasonable goal of under 300lbs and then work on other goals of less weight from that point. But, anyway, she’s awesome to work with. I just wanted to say that again.

You can listen to our episode HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Whether you are the BOSS of a business, the BOSS of your family, or the BOSS of whatever life throws your way…You can also be the BOSS of your BODY, SOUL, & NUTRITION. This is what Miss Fit Boss is all about!” – Miss Fit Boss (Liz Hronek)

Podcast Confessional or: TLD Y’all

07 Wednesday Aug 2019

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Tonight, on The Less Desirables, we had Allan Younger and several folks from the Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech’s programs in to talk about what they do.Forsyth_SBC_4c

We had ‘Trice Jeffreys from Trice’s Eatz, Annette Nichols – who is starting her business, Too Sweet for Diabetes, Chrissy Klumber who owns Himalayan Hideaway Salt Cave, Aaron Singleton from Aaron Singleton Communications, Cynthia Reavis who does several things but she was there to represent the SBC.

The one that hit me the most, though, was Liz Hronek from Miss Fit Boss. Not that her business was more interesting or anything like that. All the businesses were amazing. But, Liz is a body empowerment coach. Yeah, she’s a personal trainer and all that, but this is living, breathing proof this stuff works. Liz used to be 300 lbs. She’s lost 150 lbs. She looks amazing. She has a great smile and attitude. No, settle down, I wasn’t drooling over her. Yes, she’s beautiful, but not just on the outside.

I talked with her about how I’d love to not be 300+ lbs. She talked with me about believing in myself and not beating myself up about it. Self-worth and understanding my “power” is important. I’m not going to give any more as I want you to hear the whole thing for yourself. Let’s just say that she made me at least feel better about getting started on a better me.

Listen to more about Liz and the other guests’ stories and businesses HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“The fitness and nutrition can be done but why you’re doing it is what’s important.” – Liz Hronek

The Buzzing Piggyback or: The Week So Far

06 Tuesday Aug 2019

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It’s only Tuesday and there are already four podcasts to tell about. There will be two more this week, at least that’s the plan. One for sure and other is probable.

The Man Who Ate the Town has developers of the new Sentinel Commons center talking about the project. Listen to that HERE.

The Beer Dads talk about Tom Cruise. Listen HERE.

Beeswax Vinyl & More features a great conversation about Rumours, the debut Boston album, Bob Seger and The Eagles. Listen HERE.

Apartment 5B talks about a fight that breaks out on a UK cruise ship after a guest shows up dressed as a “clown.” Listen HERE.

I appreciate you giving us a listen!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I don’t want to know the reasons why love keeps right on walking on down the line. I don’t want to stand between you and love. Honey, I just want you to feel fine.” – “I Don’t Want to Know” (Nicks)

TLD Network Stuffs or: The Week

24 Wednesday Jul 2019

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We finished recording all the stuff we had this week and I’m just gonna highlight it. That’s how we roll. Or, the way I do, anyway.TLDNetwork

The Man Who Ate the Town had George Memory of Organix Juice Bar and the soon-to-be-opened Cafe Vara Du. Listen HERE.

The Beer Dads talk about Dad Jon’s drive back from Denver to WSNC through the nation’s “heartland.” Listen HERE.

The Less Desirables had Chris and Jamie from Ember Audio + Design and, really, they’re just two of the coolest folks. Listen HERE.

Fan Interference is having its normal “Summer hiatus/’Getting Hayley Settled in Grad School” time. Hopefully, we’ll get that back.

And Apartment 5B has had some scheduling conflicts due to a couple of the residents’ work schedules. We hope to be back next Tuesday.

And, there is news about a new show on the TLD Network, which I’ll share in another post later this week, or heck, just wait until it comes out, right?

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Scheduling is always tough.” – Thomas Ian Nichols

A Roundtable Piggyback or: Boozy Water

10 Wednesday Jul 2019

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Tonight, Bethany and I did an impromptu “roundtable” session on TLD because our scheduled guest wasn’t feeling very well and Danielle went to an event. Bethany took a b*tch test to see how much of a byotch she is. Turns out it was xx% (listen to hear how much) and we sat around drinking Wild Basin Black Raspberry Boozy Sparkling Water from Oskar Blues.

We had a fun time. You can listen to it, HERE.

My cheesy retro movie this week is The Howling from 1981, starring Dee Wallace, Patrick McNee and Christopher Stone.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“After a bizarre and near-deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.” – The Howling

Back at It or: Piggybackin’ the Mediterranean Way

08 Monday Jul 2019

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After a long weekend with The BCPF, I had to get back to the grind today, as did she. Yeah, we’re gross, I get it. We just enjoy each other, what can we say?

Ray and I took the show on the road today, the first time The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast has done a remote podcast. And, what better place for us to do that than Yamas Mediterranean Street Food? We had a great time at Yamas talking with Jason and Mia.

Then, The Beer Dads had a recording tonight, although the episode that dropped this evening isn’t that one. This one talks about our recent Carolina Cobras game. Well, theirs, actually, I was working the game, running my mouth. But, it’s a great conversation.

Listen to the delicious episode of TMWATT HERE.

Listen to the hard-hitting episode of TBD HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out~

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“YAMAS — means ‘cheers to good health’. So raise a bowl (or pita) to modern Mediterranean with a twist; to vegetarian + vegan-friendly options, to ancient grains and a profusion of spices, and to fresh + vibrant toppings!” – Yamas

The Piggyback Thus Far or: Happy Monday

01 Monday Jul 2019

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We did The Man Who Ate the Town today and talked a lot about Shalom Project and Hutch & Harris’ closing as well as a fantasy scenario about how I’d like downtown to reshape itself. logo+level+trees+(1)

On The Beer Dads, we talk about inconsiderate folks who don’t empty their voicemails and other annoyances.

Listen to TMWATT HERE.
Listen to TBD HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it’s the restaurant business.” – Anthony Bourdain

Can You Be a Vagabond in a Car? or: Less Than Normal

26 Wednesday Jun 2019

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It was a weird week for me as far as podcasting goes. Of the five TLD Network shows, only The Less Desirables was recorded, although we may pull off a Fan Interference tomorrow, we’ll see. But, it was a good episode of The Less Desirables. Charyl Ann Lipstreu was in the studio and we talked about art, body painting, life, music, beer and the big show she has coming up at AFAS’ Red Dog Studio starting next Friday. 08c6c-tld

Once I was finished with the production of TLD, I ran over to Doug Davis’ studio to run through two Cars songs for the VSS Cars shows this summer. I wasn’t supposed to get over there because, well, Wednesdays are reserved for TLD. We were done early so there you go!

I did pretty good for just learning them today.

Anywhat! Listen to this week’s episode of TLD HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Life’s the same I’m moving in stereo. Life’s the same except for my shoes. Life’s the same you’re shakin’ like tremolo. Life’s the same it’s all inside you.” – “Moving in Stereo” (Hawkes/Ocasek)

The Podfather or: Clients Rule!

18 Tuesday Jun 2019

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I love my job. I love all my jobs. I don’t do things that I don’t enjoy. Not anymore.

For many years I was the office manager/VP of my parents’ company. I loved that job, although they would probably not agree with me. Now, don’t get me wrong. I hated the industry. I hated trucking and I hated sand. But, I liked the business aspect of it.

I almost purchased a now-prominent restaurant in town and I would have loved that.

I briefly owned a comic book store. I loved that because I have always been a fan of comics.

I have been a musician most of my life, at least 34 years. I loved being in those bands (most of the time… and when I didn’t, I wasn’t in that band).Clients061819

I love being The Man Who Ate the Town. I love that restaurants trust me in promoting, talking about, photographing and eating their food. I really love that job.

I love talking for a living. Podcasting, voice-overs, announcing, emceeing, etc.

And, I love producing podcasts for others. I love getting them conceived. I love getting them started. I love the look on the faces of the clients when they hear their product and the sigh of relief when they can breathe after that first one and in some cases after the 20th one. Producing podcasts and consulting with companies that want to do them, is how I truly make a living. The Less Desirables Network is my fun time and with the exception of Fan Interference and Apartment 5B, I don’t get paid for producing them. I do get paid with sponsorships for some of the podcasts on the network but the production and consultations are my real paycheck.

I spend anywhere from 15-25 hours a week producing for others and about 10 producing the TLD Network shows. The other 5-20 hours a week is in blogging, doing voice-overs, eating, taking food photos, meeting with folks about podcasts, how I can help in the community, networking and so on. As I always say, if I’m awake, I’m working. Whether others would consider it working or not. Heck, even I don’t consider it work. I never go to “work.” I go do what it is that I do and do it darn well if I do say so myself.

Anywhat! Going back and checking what it is that I do, I realized that there are 10 companies that I either produce for or have helped with consulting for their podcasts. I have meetings set up over the next few weeks for even more. I love what I do and I love the folks that help me contribute to the integrity of my household by trusting me with their brand and voice. Thanks so much to Ty Collins & Hailey Brooke McFadden; Jeff Evans & Rory; Dara & Garth; Kerri Sigler; Will Lewis & Ken Coopwood; Elizabeth Nance, Jodi Tate, Julie Aites Campbell, Lorraine Howard, Billy Bjorklund, Kim Vestal; Kate Reece; Dr. Shawn Ricks; James Taylor; Kayla Bell, Michelle Bell & Heather Scherer. I love working with you all.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“If you care about a subject, there’s a podcast for it.” – Michelle Dean

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A Piggyback Return or: Full Week

16 Thursday May 2019

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15 Spicy Honey Chix

Spicy Honey Chicken Sandwich from Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream

I’m going to piggyback a little different today. Yes, I’m going to talk about all five podcasts’ episodes on the TLD Network this week. But also, I want to bring attention to the announcement I made on The Man Who Ate the Town blog today. Zesto is having their first-anniversary celebration this Saturday and they want you to come. So, make sure you read that post. You can do that HERE.

Now, we did all five of the TLD Network shows today. You can listen to them:

The Man Who Ate the Town
The Beer Dads
Apartment 5B
Fan Interference
The Less Desirables

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Our menu is based on fresh products and over 70 years of passionate cooking for millions of customers.” – Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream