12 Friday Jul 2019
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Salutations™!!
I don’t know if I mentioned this or not, but I’m a model tonight. Yeah. Me. Fat, hideous me. A model. It’s for “curvy dudes.” So, I fit that mold. I’m getting some stuff ready for that, so I’m cutting this short. The show starts at 7pm and is at Footnote downtown WSNC.
Wish me luck…
Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!
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“Curvy is something to be proud of.” – Paloma Faith
08 Monday Jul 2019
Posted in Beer, Food, Podcasting
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Food, Foodie, Podcast, Podcasting, Podcasts, PodernFamily, The Beer Dads, The Less Desirables Network, The Man Who Ate the Town, WSNC, WSNC Food, WSNC Foodie, Yamas Mediterranean Street Food
Salutations™!!
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
02 Tuesday Jul 2019
Salutations™!!
We did a special Fourth of July edition of Apartment 5B today. 
Other than the music history section, everything was U-S-A all the way.
We talked about a Mental Floss article that was kind of a let down with “facts about July Fourth that you didn’t know.” Most of it… we knew.
We talked about our “Mount Rushmore” of movies that have “America” or “American” in the title. A “Mount Rushmore” is our collective top 4 that should be the pinnacle, or at least as we see it, of the genre/subject we discuss.
Of course, there are throat punches and “F your birthdays” happening. It’s a lot of fun but it is seriously NSFW.
You can listen to the episode HERE.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!
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“America! *#@$ yeah!” – “Team America”
01 Monday Jul 2019
Posted in Beer, Food, Life as We Know It, Podcasting, The Less Desirables Network
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Hutch & Harris, Podcast, Podcasting, Podcasts, PodernFamily, The Beer Dads, The Less Desirables Network, The Man Who Ate the Town, The Shalom Project, WSNC, WSNC Food, WSNC Foodie
Salutations™!!
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. 
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
28 Friday Jun 2019
Posted in Life as We Know It, Records
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Downtown Winston-Salem, Ember Audio and Design, Industry Hill, The BCPF, The Less Desirables, Trade Street, Underdog Records, WSNC
Salutations™!!
After a few too many years of being gone from WSNC, Ember Audio + Design is back and tonight was their first PVD night in the new space. PVD means Public Vinyl Demo and it’s basically a listening party.
Ember Audio + Design
I never got to go to any of the ones they did when they were on Trade Street. I say didn’t get to go, but what I mean is, I just never got around to it. I didn’t know what to expect, really.
So, we just sat in on the listening party because we didn’t bring something to be played. The cool thing about this listening party is that you get to hear your own or other people’s favorite or interesting musical finds on an audio system that chances are you are never going to own. That’s not a bad thing, high-end hi-fi systems are super expensive, sure, but man, there’s something about hearing vinyl (which already sounds better than other media) on a system that probably costs in the 10s of thousands of dollars (I’m guessing here). Deep booming lows. Crisp and clear highs. Lush and rich strings and choirs. It’s like a blanket covering you with aural comfort, warming the cockles of your heart.
But, the store isn’t only about high-end audio equipment. Ember Audio + Design’s Facebook page says they are also: “Modern Furniture and Accessory retailer, featuring work from local and national designers, and audio gear from all over the world. We seek brands that offer the highest performance for the value – companies that have their own design teams in-house, and more often than not, manufacture everything themselves.”
The BCPF and I had a great time listening to this PVD and are already contemplating what we are taking to the next PVD session at the new store.
To Chris and Jamie Livengood, you guys have a great new place and I’m so glad to be part of Industry Hill with you and I look forward to a lot of PVD sessions, too. You should check them out, Dear Reader!! Also, keep an ear out for when Jamie and Chris come on The Less Desirables to talk with us more about the store and give you more info about what Ember Audio + Design is all about!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!
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“In an effort to bring the best sound quality, ease of use, and design elements together, we’ve brought on the very best options at every price point – so, whether you’re just buying your first turntable, or finishing your journey off with the perfect listening chair, we’ve got you covered.” – EMBER Audio + Design.
18 Tuesday Jun 2019
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Apartment 5B, Blogging, Blue Door Group, Center for Private Business, CoopLew, Dr. Shawn Ricks, Fan Interference, James Taylor, Podcast, Podcasting, Podcasts, Ring the Bell Realty, Rule One Podcast, The Chronicle, The Less Desirables Network, Thrive Podcast, Voice-Over, work, WSNC, WSNC Podcasts
Salutations™!!
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).
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
13 Thursday Jun 2019
Posted in Food, Life as We Know It, Video
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Life, Life as It is, Winston-Salem, WSNC, WSNC Business, WSNC Food
Salutations™!!
I made a video today to help people who are having trouble getting to the businesses just south of Business 40 or Salem Parkway or whatever you want to call it. The businesses, as I’ve said all week long, are in need of help. You can give that to them. This video is just three of the many, many, many ways to get from the north side to the south side of Biz 40 or what we call SOB40. The quality was a lot better before I posted it… I don’t know what happened there.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!
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“Well [sic] the last day of Repeat Offenders is in the books. I want to thank all my customers/friends for your support over the past 2 1/2 years.” – Repeat Offenders in WSNC (SOB40)
12 Wednesday Jun 2019
Posted in Life as We Know It, Podcasting
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Shop Local, The Beer Dads, The Less Desirables, The Less Desirables Network, The Man Who Ate the Town, Winston-Salem, WSNC
Salutations™!!
On The Less Desirables Network this week, we’ve talked a lot about local business. Some talk was about the loss of local business and some was about the promotion of small local business. It’s been a touchy few weeks for local business in Winston-Salem. We’ve lost several businesses, some to Business 40’s closure, some for other reasons. The reasons don’t really matter now that they’re gone, as much as the fact that they are gone.
I have been involved in a few conversations in the last bit about how to combat the loss of more. We did that on The Man Who Ate the Town, The Beer Dads and of course, The Less Desirables. Listen to the eps to hear more about small business in WSNC. Click on the link of each.
Folks, support your local businesses, especially those that are downtown.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!
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“Well, every dollar, every single dollar is like a vote. So when you’re leaving your house with your credit cards, your cash, really make a conscious effort to think about where you’re going to spend those dollars. There’s a lot of things that you can buy here in this town that are going to feed a local family.” – Mary Haglund
11 Tuesday Jun 2019
Posted in Food, Life as We Know It
Salutations™!!
Yesterday on The Man Who Ate the Town podcast, Ray and I welcomed Antonina Whaples (rhymes with staples) to the studio. Antonina owns Kindred Spirits is the area’s leader in holistic healing, herbal medicine, herbalism, spiritual products, shamanic practitioners, gemstone healing, Reiki, chakra healing and more.
©Antonina Whaples
No, that has nothing to do with “food.” But, “food” wasn’t the point. We also talked a lot about the recent closings of downtown businesses. Antonina has been vocal and strong in her resolve that local businesses do matter and that’s something that The BCPF and I have been trying to push as well. Antonina talks with Ray and me about this and a lot of things downtown “business.” I can talk about that here but I don’t think I’d do her justice, plus, I really want you to listen to the episode. She does, too.
You can do that HERE.
Also, go visit her shop. It’s a cool little place.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!
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“Kindred Spirits has been part of the downtown Winston-Salem community since 1994. We believe that every person, regardless of race, gender or spiritual path, is on the shared journey of life. And we exist to provide the provisions that support and enrich that journey. Whether through a healing with one of our practitioners, spiritual guidance with one of our readers, or the spiritual supplies you’ll need along the way, we are committed to supporting our community through the medicine work we provide.” – Kindred Spirits
06 Thursday Jun 2019
Posted in Food, Life as We Know It, The Less Desirables Network
Tags
Burgers, Campus Gas, Chef David Swing, Food, Foodie, Sir Winston Wine Loft, Summer of Burgers, The Less Desirables Network, The Man Who Ate the Town, Wake Forest, WSNC, WSNC Food, WSNC Foodie
Salutations™!!
Man…
I had a total of two but in reality, three burgers today. The first I had at Campus Gas. Then I tried an Impossible Burger, which I only ate half of. Not my thing. I get it if you’re veg-x. But, I don’t get it if you want a burger. Eat a real burger. Not saying it was bad, just not my thing.
Then, 3B and I went to the new Sir Winston Wineloft and Chef Swing treated us to not one but two fantastic burgers. We cut them in half and each had half of one. I thought I was going to need a wheelbarrow to get me out the door. Luckily, I have a strong son.
I’m kidding about that. No, he’s strong, to be sure, but he didn’t have to carry me out.
I’m just going to say that all three real burgers today were great and you should try them. Of course, you should check out The Man Who Ate the Town’s Instagram post to see more about them. That’s all I’m going to say.
Eat up! Bon appetit!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!
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