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Too Busy to Notice or: Just How I Want It

13 Thursday Dec 2018

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Salutations™!!

Since I was out of “the office” on Monday and Tuesday, I had to make up some serious ground yesterday and today. I was in the studio from 10:30a until 9p yesterday and from 10:45a until 6:30p today. None of it was doing anything other than busting my arse editing four podcasts, prepping for The Less Desirables/Apartment 5B combo podcast (including the Underdog Records and Bull’s Tavern commercials and Apartment 5B’s “Today in Music” spot) and Phoenix Rising’s “Rule 1 Podcast.” SNSMedia

I stared at my computer screen — and the many, many, many waveforms and edits in ProTools that went with the podcast edits — so long that my eyes still haven’t uncrossed. But, I really love my job and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Actually, I want even more. If I had a full week to do edits, I could edit/produce about four external podcasts, eight in-house podcasts and still be able to have meetings and networking. That would be a full week and I would love to do that. So, I’m working on doing that. I have most of that filled, I just need to fill the last few pieces.

But, whilst I was so busy over the last two days, I hadn’t had time to realize that no one, not one person said anything about my KISS rankings. I figured I would catch some heck for Dressed to Kill‘s low ball number, my least-liking of Ace’s solo album and Music from ‘The Elder’ being my top album. Only one person “liked” either post on Facebook and nothing else. I don’t get it. I guess I’m having no readers on the posts? *knockknockknock* is this thing on!? I don’t know.

Anywhat, if you have any comments on both of those posts, I’d hear them. Otherwise, I’ll just keep on posting and keep on editing. Oh well. Have a good night.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I think blogging, by and large, is basically therapy. And I’m sure, and I know, that there are some terrific bloggers and some legitimate bloggers. But I think, by and large, a huge percentage of people who are blogging are doing it for self-therapy.” – Mike Barnicle

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

Down But Not Out or: Without the Net

03 Monday Dec 2018

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When I went into the studio today, the internet was down. Nate at X1 Communications figured that the main router was just unplugged as it wasn’t showing up internally. It was showing that the signal was getting to the building. I asked if it was located in the telecommunications room where most of the stuff like that was and they said yes. What they thought it was was an old server room on the other side of the building. But, I had to get the key to open the door to the communications room, then the other room had a keycode lock and we had to figure that code out (by calling the building owner).

It turns out that someone over the weekend tore all the stuff out of that old server room because it was (mostly) just that, old. The router wasn’t old, but they didn’t know that. Plus, the whole cable system was removed (or eliminated). I don’t think anyone was at fault, but it happened. Well, what I do is an internet-based business and without it, it was hard to do work.

We did Fan Interference without the intro (although I haven’t loaded that, yet) or any sound effects because I couldn’t get to the internet. We recorded The Man Who Ate the Town, but as I was without the internet, I couldn’t upload it to the server, so it will be a day late, tomorrow. We recorded The Beer Dads tonight and finally was able to put stuff on the ‘net. It worked. But, I’m thrown behind. Again, this is no one’s fault. Just a lot of inconvenience and miscommunication. So, The Beer Dads got up and the others will tomorrow.

But the point I wanted to make was that I knew but didn’t know how reliant I have become to the internet. Without it today, it crippled my business and it crippled my ability to communicate with our listeners. That was rough. But, for now, it’s back up as we had to be a little creative (running a cable the length of the building to my wi-fi router). It was just rough, as I said. Thanks to Nate and Josh at X1 Communications for going above and beyond.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Technology is neutral; it depends on how it’s used.” – Rick Smolan

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)

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

Another Piggy or: Shark Tank

23 Tuesday Oct 2018

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Tonight we recorded Episode 19 of Apartment 5B Podcast and it was a good one. We talked about the day in history, including a 6+ minute music history segment from me, Throat Punches from Jeff and Rory, the New York Post article on the dude jumping into a shark tank naked and “the Residents” talk about Halloween costumes and movies. _1NYP

The New York Post is a great place for “odd news” and we use it almost every week. Two of “the Residents” are from New York so they totally get it.

It was a fun night and I believe you’ll enjoy the show. You can listen to that episode right HERE. Get ready for some shenanigans!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“He appeared to be totally nude and, like, laughing. I don’t know what would possess someone to do that. It’s totally insane to me. I was scared I was going to witness the death of this guy.” – Erinn Acland

Triple Piggyback or: Logolicious

08 Monday Oct 2018

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This week will be one of those weeks where we record, produce and distribute all FIVE of The Less Desirables Network shows. Today was three of them. Fan Interference was first today and we talked a lot about the NFL, MLB and college football. You can hear that HERE.man who ate the town Stallone

Up next came The Man Who Ate the Town and my pal, Timmy VO, and I talked about several restaurants/food trucks closing, food history and such, plus we tasted Padre Azul’s Añejo tequila. Great stuff. Also, I got a brand new logo designed by my pal, Stallone Frazier. He did it right, too. This means that I can finally get biz cards for TMWATT and get Machine Gun Graphics to make me some t-shirts for it as well! You can hear the episode HERE.

Lastly, we recorded the first The Beer Dads in a few weeks. We talk about how young is too young for kids to be paid influencers. We had a great brew, too. Listen to that ep right HERE.

Again, you can hear each of these on the Network website, or anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify! Thank you so much for listening!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Due to financial reasons [sic], we have made the decision to close permanently; effective immediately. We have loved serving you and will miss you all very much. Thanks so much to all of you who have supported us faithfully and for our fantastic staff. It was a very hard decision to make but we felt like it was our only option at this point. Thanks again.” – Roots Restaurant

Two More or: The Podcast Catch Up

25 Tuesday Sep 2018

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I was in The Less Desirables Studios in the Lab at Industry Hill today for a bit of work. In addition to The Man Who Ate the Town yesterday, last night we recorded a special episode of Fan Interference with TC’s ACC Network intern, Senior WFU volleyball player Hailey Brooke McFadden. I edited it today and posted it. You can hear that HERE.

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Also, we recorded the latest episode of Apartment 5B. This week was great. Rory and Jeff’s Throat Punch of the week, we talk about three fathers/father figures who are idiots… er “father of the year” candidates. We also talk about Columbia House and BMG Music clubs and how they led many children of the 90s into early debt, even though they didn’t really know it.  We also talked about history for this day, including music, birthdays and other items. It’s good stuff. Listen to it HERE.

So, we gave you a good bit to listen to over the last few days so, go listen and enjoy it!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Drumming was the only thing I was ever good at.” – John Bonham (d. September 25, 1980)