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Episode 374-I'm Baaaaaaack! Updated: 2011-11-08 04:10:00 Description: My first show in the Temporary Blue Jeans Guy StudioTribute to Steve JobsSome of the story of the move.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 373-Moving On Updated: 2011-10-14 21:24:02 Description: I found an apartment, and I'm in the process of moving things over there.This will probably be the last episode ever from the Pantry Studio.Thanks to everybody for your kind words of support in this time of transition.As always, I welcome comments.Al...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 372-Cleaning Up Updated: 2011-10-02 04:52:28 Description: After a week off, I went on Pride48.com to talk about a burst pipe in the basement, and what it meant to my process of getting ready to move on. As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 371-Pride 48 2011 Updated: 2011-09-18 04:25:19 Description: This week's show is a re-podcast of the live show I did for this year's Pride 48 marathon.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 370-At the Crossroads Updated: 2011-09-11 02:25:34 Description: Update on my relationship status--sort of.Looking back on the events of 9/11/01.Looking forward to where we can go after we mark the 10th anniversary.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 369-Three Fingers Updated: 2011-09-03 16:16:41 Description: Taking responsibility.Listen in for more.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording ti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 368-Transitions Updated: 2011-08-23 04:03:00 Description: The more things change…the more they keep changing.Listen in for more.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 367-Being Seen Updated: 2011-08-13 16:32:00 Description: One of my deepest fears was revealed for me. I kinda knew about it all the time, but now I know for sure.Listen in for more.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 366-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Finale Updated: 2011-08-11 06:20:42 Description: It's my last performance update for Season 8 of So You Think You Can Dance. What did I think of the performances, and who do I think will win?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 365-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 6-RESULTS Updated: 2011-08-05 05:42:44 Description: I'm back to talk about the Top 6 week of So You Think You Can Dance. Since I was not able to do a performance-based episode, I am talking about the results. Anybody NOT wanting a spoiler needs to wait on this one.Who did I like, and who did I feel de...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 364-Hell Freezes Over Updated: 2011-08-02 03:49:00 Description: Yep, I'm podcasting again. In this episode, I take one of the discussions from This Week In Gay a bit farther than we were able to on the episode.As always, your comments are very welcome.I would also like to invite anybody who wants a one-on-one dis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 363-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 8 Updated: 2011-07-28 08:52:12 Description: It's the Top 8 week, and I'm back to tell you all about who I liked, and who may be going home on results night. Ugly job, but somebody's gotta do it......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 362-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 10 Updated: 2011-07-21 06:00:51 Description: Hey, everybody, this is me doing the show solo again. Who did I like, and who did I think is in trouble? Listen in and find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 361-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 12 Results Updated: 2011-07-15 05:07:26 Description: Due to some personal issues on his parts, Joey from the Cocktails and Creampuffs podcast was unable to join me for the update tonight.Due to some personal (and an ongoing technical) issue on my part, I was unable to do a performance episode recap, so...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 360-Extraordinariness Updated: 2011-07-13 03:50:49 Description: I'm done lurking in the shadows. Listen in for more. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set u...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 359-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 14 Updated: 2011-07-07 05:54:59 Description: Once again, the Fey Driver and I get together to discuss our love of dance, So You Think You Can Dance, and how hot Tadd and Chris look...Who did we like, and who did we not like? Listen in and find out.Unfortunately, this will be the last episode wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 358-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 16 Updated: 2011-06-30 06:17:21 Description: Once again the Fey Driver and I pull our respective cars over and discuss the performances for the Top 16 Week of So You Think You Can dance.The performances are much stronger this year, and picking a Bottom 3 and the person going home is harder than...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 357-New York State of Mind Updated: 2011-06-25 07:48:41 Description: Same-sex marriage is now legal in New York State. Thanks to the 33 state senators who helped it happen!I talk about another incredible experience I had involving lots of song and a great friend.Finally, I wax philosophical about the journey we are al...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 356-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 20--Again! Updated: 2011-06-23 06:27:25 Description: We're back again, and are we experiencing deja vu?No, due to the judges' decision not to eliminate anybody, we are once again experiencing the Top 20.The Fey Driver and I break it down and tell you who and what we liked, and we predict the Bottom Thr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 355-Father's Day Updated: 2011-06-19 04:20:03 Description: My take on Father's Day. As always, I welcome comments. There's something for everyone in this show today! As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 354-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Top 20 Updated: 2011-06-16 06:39:06 Description: I am back for Season 8 of So You Think You Can Dance, and joining me as guest-co-host is The Fey Driver from the Pink Wheelnuts Podcast. As always, we talk about each performance, critiquing the dancers, choreographers, and occasionally even the judg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 353-Choices Updated: 2011-06-10 16:26:42 Description: From a cold that I am experiencing, to other events in my life, the theme of "what do you want, David?" is front-and-center in my life.Time to do a little inner work…As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 352-Left Behind, and Loving Every Minute of It! Updated: 2011-06-03 16:32:00 Description: Tribute to a podcaster who has passed on.Tribute to all tornado victims and survivors.Fun with great musiciansThe return of the "Podcaster Quote of the Week" segment!As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 351-The American Idol Season 10 Finale Updated: 2011-05-25 07:06:54 Description: Tom and I are back for the final time in season 10 to discuss the final two contestants' performances. We originally did this show live on his Tuesday night show, but due to a technical problem, we only recorded the last half during the live show.Not...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 350-The American Idol Season 10 Top 3 Updated: 2011-05-20 01:20:29 Description: After a small technical problem (as in, no internet service. Boo, Charter Cable!), Tom and I discuss the Top 3.By the time you hear this, you will probably know whether or not we were right, but it's still worth listening to. Really. I mean it!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 349-Peace, Love, and Understanding, Please? Updated: 2011-05-13 18:54:08 Description: I said I wasn't gonna talk about the Royal Wedding…couldn't help myself. I also talk about Easter, overcoming adversity, and other aspects of the human experience. There's something for everyone in this show today! As always, I welcome comment...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 348-The American Idol Season 10 Top 4 Updated: 2011-05-12 06:32:56 Description: Tom and I are back for another fascinating and thrilling installment of the craziness we call the American Idol Update.Were we "inspired" by the show, or left cold?Who did we like, and who did we not like?Listen in and find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 347-The American Idol Season 10 Top 5 Updated: 2011-05-05 05:59:50 Description: Tom and I are back for the Top 5 night of American Idol.Who did we like, and who did we not like, and did we agree on anything at all?Listen and find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 346-Easter, Weddings, and Other Such Fun Stuff Updated: 2011-04-30 04:11:00 Description: I said I wasn't gonna talk about the Royal Wedding…couldn't help myself. I also talk about Easter, overcoming adversity, and other aspects of the human experience. There's something for everyone in this show today! As always, I welcome comment...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 345-The American Idol Season 10 Top 6 Updated: 2011-04-28 06:25:59 Description: Tom and I are back again to talk about the Top 6's individual and duet performances. What did we think? Listen and find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 344-Responsibility, Part 2 Updated: 2011-04-21 18:41:00 Description: Exciting news about a favorite musician (and friend) of mine. Continuing the soul-searching about Easter, Lent, and giving up things to make room for better things. Listen in to hear also what happens when one gives in to ego for a few seconds... As ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 343-The American Idol Season 10 Top 7 Updated: 2011-04-21 05:34:00 Description: Once again, Tom and I recap, skewer, and praise the American Idol finalists. Who is our favorite among the Top 7? Listen and find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 342-Responsibility Updated: 2011-04-16 03:50:39 Description: Taking an inward look on this episode. Recent events have been calling my sense of responsibility into question, and I realize I have a lot of work to do if I am ever going to make anything of my life. I'm re-committing to being more responsible in a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 341-The American Idol Season 10 Top 8 Updated: 2011-04-14 05:52:02 Description: om and I are back to discuss American Idol. We begin with a dish on Pia's surprise vote off.Then, we move on to the Top 8.Who did we like, and eho did we loath?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 340-The American Idol Season 10 Top 9 Updated: 2011-04-07 05:21:42 Description: Despite more technical challenges facing both us, we persevered, and we are pleased to bring you our take on the Top 9 contestants on American Idol. Who did you like and who is ready for elimination? We have our opinions, and we will share them...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 339-The American Idol Season 10 Top 11-Again? Updated: 2011-03-31 06:47:10 Description: Thanks to the use of the Judges' Save, the Top 11 are back, amd so are we. I missed most of the show, but I share my opinions on the acts I did see. Who may go home? Listen and fund out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 338-Prayer in Schools Updated: 2011-03-30 16:08:19 Description: Thanks to Elizabeth TaylorMy recent Facebook conversation on prayer in schools.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 337-The American Idol Season 10 Top 11 Updated: 2011-03-24 05:12:56 Description: Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch, we're back and we love you!What's Going On is that we are here to talk about the American Idol Top 11.Hello? Is this thing on?Join Tom and me for all the fun....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 336-Hang in There, Everybody! Updated: 2011-03-19 04:25:00 Description: Changing things up a bit on this one.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 335-The American Idol Season 10 Top 12 Updated: 2011-03-17 05:39:17 Description: Lauren was not feeling well on tonight's episode, and neither was Tom-The Ramble Redhead. However, the show must go on!Who did we like, and who's in danger?Listen, find out, and enjoy the outtake....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 334-Catching Up Updated: 2011-03-11 17:50:37 Description: Changing things up a bit on this one.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 333-The American Idol Season 10 Top 13 Updated: 2011-03-10 07:04:52 Description: Your two favorite prognosticating podcasters are back to discuss the Top 13 week of American Idol.Which performances were a pleasure cruise, and which ones were a trainwreck?Listen in, and find out how we liked the performances.Also, listen in for so...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 322-The American Idol Season 10 Top 24 Updated: 2011-03-03 09:01:00 Description: Your two most favorite podcasting prognosticators are back once again. Lots of things have changed on American Idol, but one thing hasn't: we will still give you our opinion on how things went and who we think will be in trouble on results night. Sho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 331-Requiem for a Friend Updated: 2011-02-24 05:00:31 Description: Today is my fifth anniversararium of my podcast.I'm grateful for the support over the years, as it has made it much easier to keep going with this.For this week's show, I pay tribute to a friend who made a huge impact on my life. As always, I welcome...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 330-Post VD Show Updated: 2011-02-17 05:20:00 Description: I hope everybody had a happy Valentine's Day!I give a Weekend Update--because nobody else does that!As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 329-Loving the Messenger Updated: 2011-02-10 04:47:21 Description: A very special announcement about the show.My opinion of the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, and whether Eminem is fit to be a spokesman for the "New Detroit."As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 328-Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy! Updated: 2011-02-01 16:44:08 Description: An appeal for a friend.My birthday weekend, which includes my misadventures with directions, a Mommie McGee update, and a movie recommendation.The new Mac Mini is here, and you are hearing the first show produced on it. Hurrah!As always, I welcome co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 327-Not Gonna Happen Updated: 2011-01-22 05:18:31 Description: An update on a major change that happened to Mommie McGeeMy most wonderful birthday prezzie is on the way.The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to repeal insurance reform. Symbolic move with no chance of going forward? Yes. Win...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 326-Stop the Insanity! Updated: 2011-01-13 20:31:04 Description: The recent shooting of Rep. Giffords is our most recent wake up call to stop the insane way we relate to each other in the political and personal arenas.Will we answer the call, or just hit "snooze" and go back to sleep again?As always, I welcome com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 325-Post Chrima Show Updated: 2010-12-31 05:08:00 Description: How was your Chrima?Let me tell you how mine went...As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 324-Somewhere Over the Rainbow Updated: 2010-12-17 18:30:32 Description: The National Organization for Marriage has requested that the GLBT community stop using the rainbow, because they claim it's a "Christian and Jewish symbol." Pardon me while I grab my rainbow-colored soapbox...As always, I welcome comments.Also, don'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 323-The Music of the Night Updated: 2010-12-11 05:25:40 Description: Out, gay, Swedish opera stars.My opportunity to see history in the making.My opinion of critics.Other stuff that fell from my brain and out of my mouth.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an epis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 322-Attitude of Gratitude Updated: 2010-12-01 16:41:00 Description: My annual episode where I take time to express gratitude for the many blessings in my life.What are you thankful for, and have you taken the time to express that attitude of gratitude?As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 321-Trains and Things Updated: 2010-11-17 17:45:09 Description: Trains and other ways of getting places are the topic today. Not what you think, either. Give it a listen.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 320-Moving Forward Updated: 2010-11-09 20:02:06 Description: Like my big brother, Big Fatty, I sat down in front of the microphone not having an idea what I was going to say.As I started talking about my upcoming meeting with my minister to discuss my eventual career as a Unity minister, I started down a path ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 319-Now What? Updated: 2010-11-04 06:00:00 Description: My podcasting experience gets put to good use.I comment on the 2010 midterm elections.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 318-A Stitch in Time Updated: 2010-10-27 17:00:00 Description: Life always has lessons for us to learn--if we are ready to learn them, that is.Listen in for the lessons a nun and a sewing machine were ready to teach me.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 317-Next Steps Updated: 2010-10-21 08:58:29 Description: My life has been going well, and I talk about what's going on lately.I also pay tribute to two actors who were iconic TV "parents."Still re-running classic podsafe music, since the Podsafe Music Network is still down for updates.As always, I welcome ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 316-Potpourri Updated: 2010-10-13 06:07:46 Description: Great stuff:National Coming Out DayPride48.com video.Some not-so-fun stuff that is not too bad at all.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 315-Give Peace a Chance, Please? Updated: 2010-10-05 22:34:00 Description: (Note: I messed up on the episode number in the recording.) Recent events in my life have gotten me thinking about creating community to promote and preserve peace.As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 314-Back to Normal--Sort Of... Updated: 2010-09-28 22:57:22 Description: Mommy McGee is out of the house now, and I talk about the lesson in unconditional love that resulted from the visit.Then, another lesson arrives...As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 313-Sumo Stance Updated: 2010-09-21 20:39:32 Description: Give it a listen to understand the title...As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 312-Hari Raya Updated: 2010-09-15 00:51:08 Description: For this week's episode, I feature an interview I did with Afizan Aziz, a Facebook friend in Singapore.Afizan talks about life in Singapore, life as a Muslim, and the holiday of Hari Raya. As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 311-Usable Naughty Jet Updated: 2010-09-07 20:13:16 Description: Listen in for an explanation of the title.I share my Labor Day weekend experiences, and wax philosophical more times than I thought possible. As always, I welcome comments.Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "Da...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Happy 5th Year Anniversary to Ramble Redhead! Updated: 2010-09-01 02:12:16 Description: In honor of his fifth anniversary of podcasting, I wanted to share a special treat from my own show's archives. Over the last four years, I have had the pleasure (?) of doing update shows based on American Idol. This clip is a compilation of some of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 310-Fat Check Updated: 2010-08-31 20:20:30 Description: If you are in the NYC area, please check out the new independent movie musical *Clear Blue Tuesday,* starring podsafe musicians Cassandra Kubinski and Brother Love--as well as many other fine actor-singer-songwriters!I take some time to "fat check" a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 309-Imagine Updated: 2010-08-24 20:15:22 Description: I can finally discuss the results of the ministerial search, what it means to our church, and what it means to me. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 308-Say No to H8 Updated: 2010-08-17 20:50:15 Description: This week, I catch everybody up on where things are with the ministerial search--at least as much as I know about it. I also discuss the Prop 8 constitutional challenge, and where we are on that. Finally, I give a more detailed answer to a question a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 307-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 7 Finale Updated: 2010-08-13 05:27:24 Description: For the last time this season, MIchael and I got together to compare notes on the Season 7 finale of So You Think You Can Dance.Overall, we loved the performances from each finalist, but we agreed on disliking one.Who do we think deserves to win?List...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 306-Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! Updated: 2010-08-11 01:36:48 Description: The show is back to its weekly production schedule. You, my listeners, deserve no less! I catch everybody up on several decisions that were made by me or by others, all of which will affect me to some extent. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 305-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 4 Updated: 2010-08-06 08:24:23 Description: Michael and I are back once again to discuss what we thought of the Top 4 performances, and who we thought deserved to be in the finale.I sequestered myself from the TV, since we were recording as the results were being broadcast.How did we do?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 304-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 6--Again! Updated: 2010-08-01 05:34:31 Description: Is it deja vu? No, it's actually Top 6 week again, due to a technicality with the judges' not being willing to send anybody home last week. Michael and I are back to discuss this and more. How did we feel about the way the week went?Find out here!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 303-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 6 Updated: 2010-07-24 23:15:55 Description: Michael and I come to you once again to discuss the results of Top 6 week. Who and what did we like on the performance episode? What did we think of the outcome? Find out this, and more on this week's episode! Check out Michael's blog at michaelallan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 302-Me and Mommy McGee Updated: 2010-07-23 05:43:47 Description: Things in my life are beginning to slow down a bit as the ministerial search nears its conclusion. Mommy McGee is visiting this week and next. Help support Phil Putnam's new album by pointing your browser to rockethub.com and donate today. I reflect ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 301-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 7 Updated: 2010-07-17 08:30:23 Description: Michael and I got together to discuss the not-so-surprising results of the Top 7 week of So You Think You Can Dance. In fact, we loved recording so much that we actually did it twice!Ok, not quite. We had some technical difficulties, and we had to re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 300-Fuel for Phil's Rocket! Updated: 2010-07-15 20:04:00 Description: For my 300th episode, I have a treat for all my listeners.Phil Putnam has appeared twice before on my show, each time promoting a new album he had just produced. Now, Phil is appearing before a project even has started, all to let all of us know how ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 299-True Freedom-Speaking at Unity of Bay City on July 4, 2010 Updated: 2010-07-13 04:27:13 Description: On July 4, 2010, I was the guest speaker at the Unity Church of Bay City. In a first for this show, I decided to bring you nearly the entire service, so you can get a sense of how a service can go. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 298-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 8 Updated: 2010-07-09 08:41:00 Description: Michael and I recorded this update before the results were announced!We knew who and what we liked on performance night, and we also knew who and what we didn't.Which dancers burned the floor?Which choreographer flamed out?Which judge nearly fizzled ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 297-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 9 Updated: 2010-07-07 00:02:00 Description: Michael and I got together to discuss the results of the Top 9.Were we surprised with the results?Is there a judge (besides Nigel) we can't stand?Who inspired us as young, budding dancers?Who is John Galt?Get the answers to all of these questions (ok...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David's Salon 3-Live on Pride 48 with Michael Sage Updated: 2010-07-05 03:06:00 Description: The Salon is open for discussion once again! This episode is a replay of a special live episode done during the Pride 48 weekend. My guest for this hour is blogger and So You Think You Can Dance Update co-host Michael Sage. Michael and I talk about a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 296-Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Chocolate! Updated: 2010-07-04 01:56:00 Description: Pride 48. Update on the ministerial visit schedule. Tribute to a silenced podcaster. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 295-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 10 Updated: 2010-06-28 00:30:00 Description: Michael and I are back with another results show. We both agree the dancers rule and the judges drool. What did you think of the results? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 294-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 11 Updated: 2010-06-19 09:53:00 Description: Michael and I are back for the new season of So You Think You Can Dance.In this post-results episode, we talk about the show's new format, the performances we liked, and of course, how we liked the results.Join us as we celebrate dance and those who ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 293-Crunch Time! Updated: 2010-06-13 19:56:00 Description: A little musical surprise. Update on the ministerial search. Helpful musical friends. Pride 48. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 292-Suffer the Little Children Updated: 2010-06-06 02:26:00 Description: Tribute to Rue McClanahan. My recent progress on the ministerial search. The musical is finally moving from inside my mind into the world so that the rest of you can hear it. I'm loving the way the songs sound, and I look forward to getting the whole...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 291-Get Thee Behind Me, Satan! Updated: 2010-05-29 16:06:00 Description: I relate a challenging situation that arose from a comment on one of my Facebook pictures. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 290-The American Idol Season 9 Finale Updated: 2010-05-26 05:46:00 Description: For the last time this year, Tom and I discuss our favorite show, American Idol. Tom had a sore throat, and yet he did not let that keep him from opining on his favorites and least favorites. Who do we think will be crowned the new American Idol? Lis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 289-Don't Worry, Be Happy! Updated: 2010-05-22 03:55:00 Description: Update on some good stuff going on in my life. For the first time in a while, I am getting political in the aftermath of some of the primary election. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an epis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 288-The American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Updated: 2010-05-19 06:13:00 Description: Your two most favorite prognosticating podcasters are back!Tonight, we discuss the Top 3 on American Idol and make our predictions for who will make the finale.Stay after the music for a little treat....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 287-I'm Back! Miss Me? Updated: 2010-05-15 01:42:00 Description: Catching you up after two weeks away. Lots of stuff going on! As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 286-The American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Updated: 2010-05-12 04:57:00 Description: First some good news: the Mac Mini is back up and running, so the sound is better this week. Now for some even better news: your two favorite prognosticating podcasters are back and ready to talk about American Idol. Oh, and some other stuff, too. Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 285-The American Idol Season 9 Top 5 Updated: 2010-05-05 04:13:00 Description: Due to my Mac deciding not to boot up, I was back on the laptop to record tonight.Still, nothing will keep your two favorite prognosticating podcasters from opining about American Idol.This week, the theme was Frank Sinatra songs and the mentor was H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 284-The American Idol Season 9 Top 6 Updated: 2010-04-28 04:03:00 Description: Looks like Tom and I made it and we don't want a week to go by without bringing you another of our critiques about American Idol.Shania Twain was the mentor for the week. How did she do, and how did everybody do?Is this podcast still the one you love...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 283-Be Kind to Your Web-Footed Friends-Part 1 Updated: 2010-04-24 13:23:00 Description: Update on the my role in the search for our church's new minister. In a first for this show, I read the first installment of a story requested by fellow podcaster, Auntie Vera Charles of Vera Speaks...For Real As always, I welcome comments. Also, don...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 282-The American Idol Top 7 Updated: 2010-04-21 05:59:00 Description: On this week of Idol Gives Back the Top 7 American Idol finalists gathered to sing inspirational songs. Tom and I gathered to discuss the performances. Were we inspired? Who left us cold, while who had us cheering?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 280-Long Live Julia Sugarbaker! Updated: 2010-04-17 16:02:00 Description: Tribute to the late, great Dixie Carter, aka, Julia Sugarbaker. My own recent Julia Sugarbaker moment at a Chamber of Commerce event. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 280-The American Idol Top 9--Again! Updated: 2010-04-14 08:55:00 Description: Tom and I are back to discuss the Top 9 once again. We have a second go around with the Top 9 since the judges used the one and only save to keep Michael Lynche from going home. Who will be the unluckly two going home this week?And what was up with R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 279-Controversial Renaissance Updated: 2010-04-09 16:04:00 Description: I share the story of a major breakthrough in my life. I also share a controversial, yet I believe beneficial, attempt at urban renewal being practiced in the cites of Flint and Detroit, Michigan. As always, I welcome comments. I do have a new Google...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 278-The American Idol Season 9 Top 9-Sorry, Big Fatty! Updated: 2010-04-07 09:52:00 Description: Your two most favorite prognosticating podcasters are back to discuss the Top 9 for Season 9. The performances were markedly better than most weeks. I am mentioning Big Fatty in the title and the show notes to test the same theory that putting his na...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 205-Overcoming the Illusion (Easter Sunday) Updated: 2010-04-04 12:49:00 Description: In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week. For this episode, we will focus on the events of Easter Sunday and what metaphysical meanings we can derive from it. Music Today: "More Than Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 204-Good Friday Updated: 2010-04-02 05:53:00 Description: In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week. For this episode, we will focus on the events of Good Friday and what metaphysical meanings we can derive from it. Music Today: "More Than The ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 203-Maundy Thursday Updated: 2010-04-01 05:05:00 Description: Note from David: This is a repeat of last year's series of episodes I did for Easter Week. If you've heard them before, I hope you enjoy hearing them again. If you haven't, then they are new to you! In this special three-part series, I invite ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 277-The American Idol Season 9 Top 10 Updated: 2010-03-31 09:20:00 Description: Your favorite prognosticating podcasters are back for the Top 10 week of American Idol. Who did we like, who do we think is in trouble, and will the Judges' Save be used?Listen in for our take on it all!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 276-Good Stuff Happening All Around! Updated: 2010-03-26 09:07:00 Description: A lot of good stuff has happened in many areas of my life since the last time I did an episode. I share all the good details with you in this episode. Also, I editorialize on the health care reform law, the good stuff that it will mean to us, and the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 275-The American Idol Season 9 Top 11 Updated: 2010-03-24 09:24:00 Description: Your favorite prognosticating podcasting duo is back for the Top 11 week of American Idol.This week, Tom insisted we record immediately after the performance episode ran, because he needed to go to bed. This means, of course that plenty of hilarity w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 274-The American Idol Season 9 Top 12 Updated: 2010-03-17 13:12:00 Description: Your two favorite prognosticating podcasters are back to discuss the performances by the American Idol top 12 contestants. Who did we like, and who do we think is in danger of going home? Listen also for some bonus content at the end...can't call it ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 273-Challenges All Around Updated: 2010-03-15 04:35:00 Description: This past week was full of challenge after challenge. I can't say I passed all of them with flying colors, but I can say I did survive. Even better, I grew from the challenges. Join me as I share what life brought me this week. As always, I welcome c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 272-The American Idol Top 16 Updated: 2010-03-12 12:21:00 Description: Your two favorite prognosticating podcasters are back to share our views on the American Idol Top 16, our predictions of how we thought the results would go, and how it actually went. There was an audio problem with Tom's side of the call, but...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 271-Making a Difference in the World Updated: 2010-03-06 05:28:00 Description: My voice was giving out on me, so this will be a shorter episode. I share a fun thing I did in conjunction with my work. Also, I give a quick opinion on the upcoming health care reform process. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 270-The American Idol Update: The Season 9 Top 20 Updated: 2010-03-04 13:01:00 Description: Your two favorite podcasting prognosticators are back and better than ever before. Listen in as we critique the Top 20 performers and predict which two guys and which two girls will be going home on results night. Listen also for a special surprise f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 269-The World Could Use More Mr. Rogers Updated: 2010-02-28 04:53:00 Description: My work situation is getting challenging lately.Please think happy thoughts about me, if you will. Thanks! An interaction with a Facebook friend led me to write down some of my feelings about the late Mr. Rogers. I share them with you this week. As a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 268-Rebirth Updated: 2010-02-19 06:04:00 Description: My "Super Secret Project" is no longer a secret! Check out my performance as a guest reader on the Fear on Demand Podcast as I read the story "The Color of My Wounds." Point your browser here. The Public Option portion of the insurance reform bill is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 267-Challenge Extended...Challenge Accepted! Updated: 2010-02-13 16:50:00 Description: I'm back with a new personal journal episode! As you may know, I gave a talk at the Unity Church of Bay City. In this episode, I talk about the process of rethinking and rewriting the talk to fit a new situation. In many ways, I was giving the talk I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 266-Who Shall We Be?-Speaking At the Unity Church of Bay City Updated: 2010-02-09 03:05:00 Description: Well, it turns out that my talk I thought was canceled was not canceled after all. In this special episode, I share the talk I gave at the Sunday service at the Unity Church of Bay City on February 7, 2010. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 265-Lesson Learned Updated: 2010-01-30 04:48:00 Description: This week, some of the plans I made were substituted with a huge life lesson, courtesy of the Universe. Join me as I share what happened, and what I learned about myself. It's gonna be fun, I promise. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 264-Midlife Manifesto Updated: 2010-01-21 02:15:00 Description: On the eve of my 40th birthday, I take a look back at the first 39 years and make some decisions about how I will live and love through the next decade and beyond. Oh, and I play some podsafe music, too! As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD REPOST-Episode 263-Catching Up Updated: 2010-01-08 05:40:00 Description: Catching up on some personal news that happened during the holidays. Life has offered me some challenges. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. J...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 262-Let Go and Live Updated: 2010-01-01 03:40:00 Description: As we close the books on 2009 and prepare ourselves for 2010, we can make a difference in how our own lives unfold in the new year. I invite you to join me for a That Blue Jeans Guy Podcast tradition as we celebrate the Burning Bowl Ceremony. Musi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 261-The Unexpected Blessing-an Interpretation of the Christmas Story Updated: 2009-12-25 05:32:00 Description: In my fourth annual Christmas Episode, I take a unique look at the Christmas story. Jesus was born into a time of extreme despair and nihilism, and his message to the people of that time might well apply to the time in which we live. What is the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 260-The Great American Health Insurance Caper Updated: 2009-12-20 05:32:00 Description: My life update features a few "midlife crisis" items. For the rest of the episode, I take off the gloves and give my opinions of the so-called "health care reform" bill. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 259-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Finale Recap Show Updated: 2009-12-18 09:55:00 Description: Michael and I got together to discuss the Season 6 Finale, our opinions of all performances, and our opinions of the results.Unfortunately, Skype was being unkind, but the trainwreck is fun to hear!Thanks again to Michael for doing Season 6 with me, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 258-My Journey So Far Updated: 2009-12-14 06:30:00 Description: The show has experienced yet another "First" as I have upgraded the Mac Mini to Leopard and Garageband '09. I'm happy to have the expanded capabilities of Garageband '09, and I look forward to putting them to good use! For this episode, I get more p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 257-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 8 Results Show Updated: 2009-12-10 19:58:00 Description: Michael and I got together to discuss the performances and results of the Top 8 week of So You Think You Can Dance.Did America get it right? Listen in and find out what we think!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 256-A Time to Cheer and a Time to Mourn Updated: 2009-12-03 16:40:00 Description: Merdith Baxter comes out as a lesbian. The people of Atlanta, Georgia made history as they elected Simone Bell, an out African-American lesbian as their representative for District 58 in the Georgia State Assembly. President Obama has decided to ad...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 255-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 10 Updated: 2009-12-03 03:43:00 Description: Your two favorite guys who know they can dance are back for more fun and frivolity!When we're not going off on a tangent about Sonya Tayeh or which choreographer Nigel has made mad this week, we discuss our likes and dislikes about the pairs numbers ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 254-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 12 Updated: 2009-11-25 22:57:00 Description: This week on So You Think You Can Dance the Top 12 presented two different dance numbers and talked about how they will miss their partner when the couples are split up next week. As usual, Michael and I talk about whose numbers we liked and whose we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 253-What Really Got Us Here Updated: 2009-11-20 05:03:00 Description: In this episode, I am making some changes to the way I record: I'm challenging myself to grow by no longer using a pre-recorded intro and outro. For this episode, I discuss an article I read on TheAtlantic.com in which the author asserts that a bran...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 252-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 14 Updated: 2009-11-18 16:31:00 Description: Michael and I are back for our first performance review of Season 6. We got lost in reminiscing about our how we got started dancing that we forgot to pick our prediction for the guy and girl going home, but we did manage to name our bottom three. We...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 251-The Charter for Compassion Updated: 2009-11-15 14:37:00 Description: For this episode, I focus on the Charter for Compassion--the result of more than a year's work and the brainchild of TED Prize winner Karen Armstrong. Join me as I read and invite everyone to visit charterforcompassion.org Also, don't forget that an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 250-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 16 Updated: 2009-11-13 04:43:00 Description: The So You Think You Can Dance Update is back for Season 6!The show had a bumpy start this season, what with it bumping up against the World Series. The result was that America did not get its chance to vote until the Top 16 level.But, now that Ameri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 249-Renaissance Updated: 2009-11-07 01:39:00 Description: I catch up my regular listeners on what has been happening for the last few weeks. This is the first That Blue Jeans Guy that I have done on the Mac and with the new mixer, and I'm still getting some things figured out. Please tell me what you think ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David's Salon 2-With Kenny Proffitt Updated: 2009-10-30 12:02:00 Description: Recently Kenny Proffitt (also known as "Kenny, the Listener Who Knew Me When") came to visit me here in Bay City. It was the first time we had seen each other since he was graduated from high school in 1986.Before Kenny arrived, we agreed to do anoth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 248-Christmas Time Is Here with Kevin Koelbl Updated: 2009-10-26 07:56:00 Description: In this special episode, I have a delightful conversation with independent artist Kevin Koelbl (pronounced "Cable").Kevin and I discuss his new Christmas album, what it was like to be the understudy for Michael Crawford in EFX, and much mor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 247-Transitions Updated: 2009-10-24 15:19:00 Description: It seems like change is the only constant in many of our lives (or maybe we're just paying more attention). I talk about some of the changes going on in my life and my wishes for my own future. For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 246-Looking on the Bright Side Updated: 2009-10-16 06:22:00 Description: My voice was giving out on me, so this ended up being a short show. I touch on the controversy surrounding President Obama's recent speaking engagement at the HRC dinner during the March on Washington. I also touch briefly on the controversy surrou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 245-When All Else Fails, Rewrite It! Updated: 2009-10-10 14:32:00 Description: For this week's show, I focus on what is perhaps the most unbelievable idea ever to come from a conservative mind: a project to produce a conservative-friendly Bible. Even if you are not a fan of the Bible or Christianity, this project provides some...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 244-Making Memories with Casey Stratton Updated: 2009-10-06 06:04:00 Description: Casey Stratton is a Michigan native and a musician who has made the trek from independent artist to signed artist, and then back to independent again. Casey's newest album (his twelfth regular album) is called Memories and Photographs, and it is a tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 243-Lots to be Happy About Updated: 2009-09-25 22:30:00 Description: This week, it was announced that a vaccine has shown 31% effectiveness at preventing HIV infection. It's not perfect, but it does provide hope for many out there. I also talk about the joys of social media and how much I love the fact that one of my...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 242-To Patrick Swayze, Thanks for Everything, David-That Blue Jeans Guy Updated: 2009-09-19 02:52:00 Description: his week's episode is a tribute and a big "thank you" to actor, singer, and dancer Patrick Swayze. Speaking of dancing, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 241-I'm Still Here! Updated: 2009-09-10 08:52:00 Description: Just letting everybody know that I'm still doing the show, and well-wishes to everybody who has taken a hiatus. I've had a few side projects going on, and I'm looking forward to sharing the results with you soon! Music Today: "I'm STill Here" b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David's Salon 1-With Anthony Anselmo Updated: 2009-09-04 01:37:00 Description: Welcome to a new podcast concept from the creator of "That Blue Jeans Guy!" This podcast is based on salon discussion groups in which people gather to discuss a topic requiring forethought and often logical and critical thinking. Discussions may fea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 240-The Dream Shall Never Die Updated: 2009-08-30 02:34:00 Description: I found out that Jeri Sager, a former Broadway actress and a person who I had the privilege of calling a friend is about to release her third album and is performing all over the world. You go, girl! Check out JeriSager.com to see video, hear album p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 239-Wonderful Serendipity Updated: 2009-08-22 01:53:00 Description: The video for Phil Putnam's song "I'm No Prize" is currently #1 on MTV's Logo Channel. You really do want to see this video, I assure you... I had a completely unexpected and completely exciting development in my quest to be at the podcaster get-tog...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 238-Was Jesus a Socialist? Updated: 2009-08-14 16:54:00 Description: Life has been good, and things are looking up. A Facebook discussion with a high school friend and ordained minister inspired me to talk about whether Jesus would be for or against national health care. Even if you are not of a religious persuasion...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 237-Digging for Dirt with Joe Settineri Updated: 2009-08-10 12:02:00 Description: Joe Settineri is the newest Renaissance Man to make his debut in the music industry. A native of Midland, Michigan, Joe has made his name in LA and London on the stage, and his debut album will drop on August 11, 2009.Oh, and did I mention he can als...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 236-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 Finale Updated: 2009-08-06 18:26:00 Description: The last competitive dances for Season 5 are now a part of television history, and Michael and I get together to share our opinions of how everything went.Despite some Skype issues and a flyover by a helicopter, we give our predictions for who we thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 235-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 6 Updated: 2009-07-31 16:18:00 Description: Michael and I get together to discuss the results of Top 6 Week, aka, who's going into the finale.We also discuss the highlights of the performance night, the reprise of the Emmy nominated dance routines, and Michael learns a very hard lesson about t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 234-Healthy and Otherwise Updated: 2009-07-31 04:10:00 Description: Harvey Milk will posthumously receive the highest civilian honor in the country, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Also honored will be Stephen Hawking, Billie Jean King, and Senator Ted Kennedy. Now that it's official that tanning beds are just a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 233-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 8 Updated: 2009-07-23 20:54:00 Description: In this extended episode, Michael and I talk about the Emmy nominations announced last week and Nigel's honorary doctorate. Then, it's on to the performances, the possibility of Paula Abdul joining Dance, and who we think is going home on results nig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 232-Take the Good With the Bad Updated: 2009-07-22 00:31:00 Description: Some really good news at the workplace. I give my "farewell" to the QCast Connection. I remember Walter Cronkite. Good news about the Matthew Shepard Act! Bad news: Bryce Faulkner, 23 (pictured to the right), was about to come out to h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 231-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 10 Updated: 2009-07-16 10:43:00 Description: Once again, Michael and I discuss our favorite reality show featuring dance. We give our opinions on the Top 10 dancers both in groups, in pairs, and solos.Some were on the hot tamale train, and some were just trainwrecks. We also give Nigel hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 230-Everything in Life I Need to Know I Learned from Michael Jackson Updated: 2009-07-12 01:44:00 Description: TMy life has been very busy, mostly on the job front. I may have some good news coming up very soon! Mike Andrews, whose music graced the Pride 48 Episode (227) is featuring my episodes in his blog! Here's the URL: http://jjadams928.blogspot.com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 229-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 12 Updated: 2009-07-10 02:21:00 Description: Despite a busy schedule on my part and Skype issues on Michael's part, we prove we are strong, we are invincible, we are podcasters! We tough it out and still bring you our unique take on the Top 12 dancers, our opinion of Cat's little black dress an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 228-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 14 Updated: 2009-07-02 16:53:00 Description: Despite some voice issues on both of our parts, Michael and I are back again to critique the Top 14.We also discuss the formation of the Dizzy Feet Foundation, and how exciting that is! Join us for all the fun!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 227-Pride 48 Updated: 2009-06-29 06:41:00 Description: This is the recording of the live show I did as a participant in the first-ever "Pride 48" celebration. I had a blast doing my first live show, and I hope to do more in the future. Thanks again to Adam and Matty of "The Adam and Matt...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 226-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 16 Updated: 2009-06-25 08:55:00 Description: Michael and I get opinionated about the Top 16 week. We don't always agree on what we liked and didn't like, but we always have fun discussing our favorite reality program. We would also like for everybody to give us feedback and comments. Please ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 225-Southern Comfort Updated: 2009-06-21 01:12:00 Description: I attended the first ever Saginaw Valley LGBT & Allies Pride Awards Banquet, which was a blast! Congratulations to listeners Jim K and Rev. Rebecca for being honored for their contributions to the GLBT community in the Saginaw Valley area! I discus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 224-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 18 Updated: 2009-06-19 16:55:00 Description: Due to some issues in both our lives, we were unable to record until after the results were announced, so we will instead discuss the highlights of the performances, our opinions of the results, Michael's intense love of Brian Friedman, and a few oth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 223-Keepin' It Healthy Updated: 2009-06-13 13:16:00 Description: I'm in a better mood this week, although quite tired from work and a few other challenging situations. I talk about how great it is when podsafe musicians keep in touch, and debut a new artist. And, of course, I talk about the healthcare debate and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 222-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 20 Updated: 2009-06-11 22:53:00 Description: In this first of many updates, Michael and I critique the dancers, the costumes, Cat's horrible dress, Mary's screams, and so much more. The Hot Tamale Train has left the station!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 221-So You Think You Can Dance-The Pre-show! Updated: 2009-06-07 08:47:00 Description: As has been previously (and frequently) announced, the So You Think You Can Dance Update is new and improved for Season 5.Professional photographer, former dancer and choreographer Michael Sage will lend his experience and expertise to take this show...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 220-I'm Not Taking It Anymore! Updated: 2009-06-06 01:44:00 Description: After 39 years of crawling on hands and knees, I'm finally standing up for myself and getting it all off my chest. Music Today: "Fed Up" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jeff Yankauer "This Is the Day John Q. Got Mad" by Podsafe Music Network...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 219-New and Improved Justice? Coming Up! Updated: 2009-05-29 04:01:00 Description: My thoughts turn to three events which will shape the immediate and long-term history of the judicial system in the US. My take on President Obama's appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayer to the United States Supreme Court. Two men who were on opposi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 218-More Great and Unexpected Stuff! Updated: 2009-05-28 18:05:00 Description: EL84 is now known as "The MSU Orchestra," which means that the Outro is "new and improved" My recent trip to the cottage, which featured an unexpected reunion. Attending a funeral leads to some more unexpected good things. GM's bondholders unexpec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The So You Think You Can Dance Update Updated: 2009-05-22 15:13:00 Description: Coming soon to an RSS feed near you......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 217-Sometimes the Unexpected Happens...Ain't It Great? Updated: 2009-05-21 19:53:00 Description: What do President Obama and American Idol winner Kris Allen have in common? And what do their unexpected successes have in common? And what does this say about our society and the progress we are showing? I'll give my answer on this week's episode...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 216-Rambling About Adam vs. Kris Updated: 2009-05-20 09:27:00 Description: It's the first half of the finale for Season 8 of American Idol, pitting Adam and Kris against each other. As usual, Tom and I discuss the performances, our predictions for who we think will win, and we give a final critique of Season 8 in general wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 215-Letter to Carrie Prejean Updated: 2009-05-15 18:17:00 Description: My visit to Star Trek: The Exhibition, AKA "Geek Heaven" My (hopefully) last word on Carrie Prejean Music Today: "Famous" by Podsafe Music Network group The Lascivious Biddies "Great Day to Be a Martyr" by ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 214-Rambling About the American Idol Top 3 Updated: 2009-05-13 08:17:00 Description: Your two favorite pronosticating podcasters are back to talk about lots of stuff, and we eventually get around to American Idol. Who do we think will be in the finale? Listen and find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 213-International Day of Religiosity Updated: 2009-05-08 16:37:00 Description: My newly-found title of "playwright." My take on National Day of Prayer and why I think this is a bad idea. Music Today: "Belief" by Podsafe Music Network artist The Swim Team "Common Ground" by Podsafe Mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 212-Rambling About the American Idol Top 4 Updated: 2009-05-06 04:24:00 Description: Your favorite two prognosticating podcasters are back for the Top 4 Week. We discuss lots of stuff, and then actually talk about American Idol.It's basically the same craziness you have always known and loved, so listen in today!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 211-Round and Round It Goes, and Where It Stops Nobody Knows! Updated: 2009-05-01 23:04:00 Description: Update on the job search and my quest to get back into the workforce. From Senator Arlen Specter to Virginia Foxx to the fact that a President Obama--and not a President McCain--will replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, it is n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 210-Rambling About the American Idol Top 5 Updated: 2009-04-29 07:39:00 Description: Your most favoritest prognosticating podcasters are back to talk about the American Idol Top 5, which of the judges might not be back next season, and Tom has a "moment." Join the fun today!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 209-Empowerment And Other Controversial Issues Updated: 2009-04-24 19:07:00 Description: Update on the job search and my quest to get back into the workforce. The Nevada State Senate has passed a domestic partnership bill by a 12-9 margin--two shy of being veto-proof. The bill is expected to do well in the Assembly (not sure if it will...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 208-Rambling About the American Idol Top 7--Again! Updated: 2009-04-22 05:13:00 Description: Your two favorite rambling prognosticating podcasters are back to discuss the American Idol Top 7 for the second time. We are discussing it for the second time, since the judges used the Save to keep Matt Giraud for another week. What did he do with ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 207-Having a Tea Part Of My Own Updated: 2009-04-16 20:22:00 Description: Tax Day (April 15) was full of protests by people along the greater political spectrum. I give my counterargument to the "teabaggers" who conned people into protesting against their own tax cuts and other things that would actually help them get and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 206-Rambling About the American Idol Top 7 Updated: 2009-04-15 07:49:00 Description: Your favorite prognosticating podcasters are back for another fun-filled day of podcasting about American Idol's Top 7 performance show.We'll look at who was good, who wasn't, and who's up next for eliminaiton.Oh, and we are definitely wondering why ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 202-The Tide Is Turning! Updated: 2009-04-08 15:25:00 Description: In my first personal journal since my 200th episode, I talk about the exciting recent news about the states of Iowa and Vermont legally recognizing same-sex marriage, as well as the possibility of Washington D.C. recognizing same-sex marriages perfor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 201-Rambling About the American Idol Top 8 Updated: 2009-04-08 09:39:00 Description: Your two favorite podcasting prognosticators are back applying our mad analytical skills to dissect and discuss the performances as the Top 8 American Idol contestants perform music from the year they were born.Join us for all the crazy fun you've co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 200-Our Favorite Moments-REPOSTED Updated: 2009-04-07 08:24:00 Description: At long last, a milestone is reached in the history of the podcast! Kenny, the Listener Who Knew Me When joins me to take a fun-filled look back at your favorite moments (and one of my least favorite). I pay musical tribute to one of my fellow podc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD And the Winner Is... Updated: 2009-04-01 14:38:00 Description: Thanks to everybody who entered. Who won? Listen and find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 199-Rambling About the Top 9 Updated: 2009-04-01 07:19:00 Description: What happens when your two favorite podcasters get together in a motel room?Why, they watch American Idol and talk about it, of course!Tom was in Saginaw this week, so we did the Update with both of us in the same room.This was Top 9 Week, and we dis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 198-Time For an Intervention Updated: 2009-03-27 08:00:00 Description: This is the last new personal journal podcast before the 200th episode. I talk about my appearance on the Ramble Redhead podcast. A little personal life stuff. Then, I show concern for the well-being of a new family member. There's still time lef...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 197-The American Idol Update-Rambling About Motown Updated: 2009-03-26 04:45:00 Description: Your two favorite Idol podcasters are back to tell you that when it comes to American Idol and Motown, our" Love Is Like a Heatwave."The Top 10 paid tribute to the golden anniversary of Detroit's own Motown by singing the classics and worki...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 196-Let Go And Live Updated: 2009-03-20 16:53:00 Description: Many thanks to everybody for your prayers and positive thoughts about my mother-in-law. Today's episode is dedicated to the events that unfolded after she experienced a stroke, and how grateful we all are. Music Today: "Letting Go" by...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode195-Rambling About the Top 11 Updated: 2009-03-18 05:43:00 Description: Once again, your favorite two prognosticating podcasters bring you our opinions on all things American Idol. We discuss the important things like who sang well, is Paula back on whatever she was on last season, what we think of the "Judges' Save...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 194-And You Will Know the Meaning of Sisu Updated: 2009-03-13 16:06:00 Description: Many thanks to everybody for your prayers and positive thoughts about my mother-in-law. Today's episode is dedicated to the events that unfolded after she experienced a stroke, and how grateful we all are. Music Today: "The Miracle Field" by Po...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 193-Rambling About the Top 13 Updated: 2009-03-11 05:15:00 Description: For the first time in the show's history, we were presented with a Top 13, and more twists are on the way.Join Tom and me as we discuss the Top 13 contestants' performances and make our predictions for which two will be going home.We also discuss wha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Brief Message... Updated: 2009-03-09 15:38:00 Description: I wanted to touch base with all of my listeners for a moment.As many of you know, my mother-in-law has been dealing with a health challenge for a while now, and things just got worse.I just learned that she is in ICU and all symptoms are pointing to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 192-The Stewart Lewis Interview, and So Much More Updated: 2009-03-06 06:04:00 Description: A bit of personal journal stuff, and a plea to my listeners. The rest of the time is devoted to an interview with independent and out gay musican Stewart Lewis. Don't forget the listener contest that you still have time to enter. Entries must be re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 191-Rambling About Group 3 Updated: 2009-03-04 08:29:00 Description: Once again, your two favorite podcast prognosticators are back, and we are ready to talk about other podcasts and podcasters, the weather that has given the East coast a wallop. Oh, and we do finally get into American Idol. This is the American Idol ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 190-Good Stuff Is On the Way Updated: 2009-02-26 21:19:00 Description: Job interview news. Update on my path to mediumship. A brief discussion of President Obama's address to the joint session of Congress. The listener contest continues! Listen for the details. Music Today: "I Will Be Alright" by Podsafe Music ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 189-TheAmerican Idol Update-Rambling About Group 2 Updated: 2009-02-26 06:01:00 Description: Neither Skype problems, nor more Skype problems, nor the extra frustration of a dropped Skype call will keep your favorite American Idol judges from fulfilling our duty to our listeners!This week's show featured Group 2 of the Top 36 performing songs...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 188-The Pantry Studio Meets the Condominium Updated: 2009-02-25 05:51:00 Description: An Atheist and a Metaphysical Christian walk into a bar together... Well, no they didn't, but they did record a podcast together. Listen to what happens when Archerr of ArcherRadio comes on the show to make good on his taking me up on my challenge. M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 187-Life, the Universe, And Nearly Everything Updated: 2009-02-19 18:30:00 Description: Continuing last week's discussion, I tell you everything you ever wanted to know about life...well...sort of. There's still time to enter the listener contest, and I have already received two entries. Thanks! The American Idol Update will get shift...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 186-The American Idol Update--We're Back!!! Updated: 2009-02-18 06:41:00 Description: The American Idol Update is back, and better than ever!Once again, Tom The Ramble Redhead joins me to dish on the performance episodes of American Idol.For those who are new to this show, we discuss each contestant's performance(s), who we liked,who ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 185-Intelligently Designed Evolution Updated: 2009-02-13 17:51:00 Description: A discussion on Episode 865 of The Archerradio Show carries over into my show. A challenge is issued. A listener contest is announced. The American Idol Update starts next Tuesday. Listen for the details. Music Today: "The Religion Song...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 184-Growth Experience? Done! Updated: 2009-02-05 18:48:00 Description: The need for the stimulus bill to pass just got personal. Listen for details. Music Today: "Souls Communicate" by PodsafeAudio.com artist Somebody's Closet "Turnaround" by Podsafe Music Network artist Vittoria Conn Intro Music: "Deep Cy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD American Idol Update Promo Updated: 2009-02-04 18:37:00 Description: After months of delay, here it finally is! Many thanks to Ramble Redhead, Michael from QCast Connection, and Big Fatty!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 183-What More Do You Need? Updated: 2009-01-29 18:28:00 Description: My weekend, which included my birthday celebration. The Obama economic stimulus package has passed the House of Representatives and will now be voted upon by the Senate. We have a chance to change things for the better, but only if we get it right. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 182-Happy Unbirthday! Updated: 2009-01-23 03:35:00 Description: I'm celebrating my unbirthday today. I talk about seeing Ramble Redhead in the flesh and meeting listener Jim K. The Partner will now be known as "McGee." Letters, comments, and voicemails, oh my! Music Today: "The Choice Before" by Podsafe ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 5-After the Inauguration Updated: 2009-01-21 18:32:00 Description: I had set up my camera in the den to take a picture of myself to upload to the official 2009 Inauguration picture book. After the inaguration festivities were over, I was so jazzed up, I decided to turn the camera around and record my immediate thoug...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 181-Let the Healing Begin Updated: 2009-01-20 15:54:00 Description: I recorded a quick note to President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama as the world waits for 12 noon EST when presidential power officially changes hands. The iTunes review controversy has reignited on several shows, and this time my show has become invol...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 180-Look Back And Never Forget Updated: 2009-01-17 03:58:00 Description: How does it feel to give a message from the other side? I share my experience and describe how it felt to me. As George W. Bush is beginning to dictate his "legacy" to a willing mainstream press, I give my take on what I believe his real legacy is. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 179-What the World Needs Now Updated: 2009-01-09 17:02:00 Description: As we look forward to 2009, a new presidency, and a new Congress, I ask a question: How can we finally change things for the better of all? Listen on for my answer. Music Today: "Soulution (Peace Within)" by Podsafe Music Network group The Rad...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 4-David Answers Taylor's Music Video Challenge! Updated: 2009-01-09 06:02:00 Description: I know it's been months, but better late than never. This is my first ever music video, and I had a lot of fun doing it.There are some problems with the audio and video being out of sync, but nothing I tried seemed to help.AlsI look forward to your c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TBJGV Episode 3-Back Scratch Updated: 2009-01-07 12:49:00 Description: This brief video features my cat, Henri, enjoying one of his most favorite things: getting a back scratch from my foot. I am also issuing a challenge to my fellow podcasters to do a video featuring their pet(s) unique and eccentric behaviors. This sh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 178-Burn, Baby Burn! Updated: 2009-01-01 02:03:00 Description: Join me as we say "Out to the old and in to the Happy New You!" Music Today: "Next Time Around" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Let It Go" by Podsafe Music Network artist Brett Mikels "Auld Lang Syne" by Podsafe Music Net...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 177-Say Hello To My Little Friend! Updated: 2008-12-30 22:14:00 Description: Christmas misadventures of my nephew "Padawan Luke"--or, "It's fun until something gets broken." I open all of my Christmas cards. A very brief look back at 2008, and a look forward to 2009. Plus, Podcaster Quote of the Year! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 176-Good Will to All Updated: 2008-12-24 03:07:00 Description: Join me today for an all-new Christmas episode. The story of Jesus' birth may have originated well before Jesus was supposed to be born. Why is this story so important that people would perpetuate it? I'll discuss my insights to this question, as ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 175-Peace on Earth? Indeed! Updated: 2008-12-18 17:27:00 Description: The Partner will be on local TV's version of *The Antiques Roadshow,* and no, it didn't put me to sleep... The Big Three automakers have turned up the heat on their demands for a bailout. What's next? Barack Obama has enraged gay activists everywhe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 174-Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Updated: 2008-12-12 18:01:00 Description: My early Christmas present. The bailout bill for the Big 3 was pronounced DOA in the Senate. What's next? Pinup star Bettie Page is dead at 85. After all of this news, it's even more vital that we help spread some Christmas cheer. Wanna help? Mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 173-May the Force Be with You Updated: 2008-12-05 18:53:00 Description: What do reaching out, overcoming obstacles, and light sabers have in common? They are all part of this true, and heart-warming Thanksgiving story I will share with you on this special episode. Oh, and no singing by Carrie Fisher, either... Music T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 172-Phil Putnam Is More Than This Updated: 2008-11-26 05:41:00 Description: Independent and out gay musician Phil Putnam joins me once again on the show, and did we talk!Phil has produced two excellent new albums, Casualties, and {What Became of the}Choirboy.Even more importantly, he has become more comfortable with himsel...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 171-The Change We Need Is Now the Change in Which We Can Believe Updated: 2008-11-22 01:36:00 Description: The Big 3 are asking for a loan to keep from going out of business. Congress is asking for them to change their ways first. I am with Congress on this one. The Obama Transition Office has released much of its agenda, and it is the most GLBT-friendl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 170-You Keep in Touch, So I Keep in Touch Updated: 2008-11-15 04:38:00 Description: I get very political and talk about a first-hand experience (my partner's) with a hospital emergency room, and why we need universal, single-payer health coverage. After that, I spend the rest of the episode reading and responding to emails, comment...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Want a Job With the Obama Administration? Updated: 2008-11-13 13:08:00 Description: If you thought your last job application was hard, check out what it takes to get a job with the incoming Obama administration. Let this erase any doubt that somebody has been taking notes......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 2-The Cottage Tour Updated: 2008-11-08 15:46:00 Description: As a followup to the Bay City House Tour, I take you on a tour of The Partner's cottage in Cheboygan, Michigan, and we meet a local cutie while we are at it! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon Ja...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 169-A Letter to Barack Obama Updated: 2008-11-07 04:18:00 Description: We said we could and we did! I'm happy that we elected Barack Hussein Obama the 44th President of the United States. I decided to write a letter to President-Elect Obama (a former podcaster, by the way) and deliver it in podcast form. Come share m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 168-Are You Ready? Updated: 2008-10-30 14:49:00 Description: This will be my last podcast before Election Day. If you have not already voted in early voting, get out there and vote on November 4. And don't forget: democracy requires that we not go to sleep after November 4. If we want to see change, we have ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 167-Me And You And a Guy Named Drew Updated: 2008-10-27 13:55:00 Description: The book club met again on Sunday, October 26, 2008 with Kenny and me, joined by author Drew Ferguson. Drew, Kenny, and I discuss current events, politics, growing up gay, oh, and we do mention his fabulous book The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Sec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 166-It Works If You Work It Updated: 2008-10-24 16:13:00 Description: Democracy works if we work it. If we want to see change happen, our participation in democracy can not begin and end on November 4. We The People must make sure that we make it happen. Music Today: "Don't Lose Sight of the Dream" by Podsafe Musi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 165-The Screwed Up Life of Ex-UCHS Students Updated: 2008-10-20 23:54:00 Description: The book club met on Sunday, October 20,2008. Present were Kenny, the Listner Who Knew Me When and I. Holly was somewhere else and never joined us, so we decided to go forward. We discuss Drew Ferguson's book The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Secon...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 164-Civics 101 Updated: 2008-10-19 01:01:00 Description: What happens if nobody gets 270 electoral votes on November 4? A letter from a listener provides the inspiration for this week's episode.Feel free to correct me on my facts, because I'm not a lawyer. The book club will be starting on October 19. We...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 163-Marriage, Divorce, and Other Political Footballs Updated: 2008-10-10 19:14:00 Description: Connecticut joins the states of Massachusetts and California in legally recognizing same-sex unions! The world awaits the Alaska legislature's report on Sarah Palin's possible political misconduct. John McCain is losing support amongst working-clas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 162-The Vice Presidential Debate Recap Updated: 2008-10-03 13:00:00 Description: Effective immeiately, I am claiming the title of "The Original Podcasting Maverick," because I sayt hat I am, therefore I am. Even if you say I am not the Original Podcasting Maverick, I say that I am because I am, therefore Iam. QED Basically, one...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 161-What Lies Ahead Updated: 2008-10-02 16:03:00 Description: Some other news about a new beginning in my life. The world prepeares for the debate between vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden. We have a Podcaster Quote of the Week! I had a brief experience of CRS and forgot to mention thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 160-Psst! Wanna Buy an Insurance and Investment Firm? Updated: 2008-09-25 18:19:00 Description: I finally elaborate on the good news from the workplace. Another listener email forms the basis of this show. I am commenting on the current financial fiasco and the proposal for the government to bail out corporate America in the aftermath of some...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 159-What Can We Do? Updated: 2008-09-18 18:43:00 Description: Good news from the workplace. A listener letter asks a good question, and I give my best attempt at an answer. I'm joining the book club bandwagon with Drew Ferguson's hilarious new book *The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Second." Stay subscribed ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 158-Ready to Move On Updated: 2008-09-12 02:15:00 Description: My story of where I was on 9/11/01 and how I found out. Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm will be the stand-in for Sarah Palin. While US auto makers fail to get their heads out of...you know, Honda has announced a new, more affordable, and stylis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 157-This Is America? Updated: 2008-09-05 23:00:00 Description: While pundits in the corporate news were debating the merits of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate, a serious oppression of the independent press was taking place. This is an episode of That Blue Jeans Guy you must not miss! Also, please w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 156-Yes We Can! Updated: 2008-08-29 05:42:00 Description: A recap of the history-making Democratic National Convention. Lots of firsts this year! Music Today: "Preacherman" by Podsafe Music Network group o---Yeah! (No site listed) "Love Revolution" by Podsafe Music Network group All Mighty Whispers...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 155-Everybody's Talking Updated: 2008-08-22 03:07:00 Description: A brief political moment. Lots of stuff has been said about me this week, and I feature some of the comments and my reactions to them. No drama here! Please go to CKubinski.com and wish podsafe musician a happy 25th birthday! Music Today: "Hid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 1-My House Tour Updated: 2008-08-19 20:17:00 Description: At long last, I have done my own house tour, and I hope it doesn't blow up people's iPods. I'm hoping this actually shows up in my RSS feed, so bear with me if it doesn't. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 154-Yanking Back the Curtain-Reposted! Updated: 2008-08-16 02:18:00 Description: Meta note: Audacity has been doing some screwy things to the audio files, and I didn't realize it until it was pointed out by Ramble Redhead. I've redone the file and reposted this entry. Many apologies to people who thought I'd lost my mind.Some swe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 153-Getting Caught Up Updated: 2008-08-09 03:50:00 Description: A brief history of my vacation. My followup doctor visit and lab results. John McCain embodies the idea of "sour grapes." A brief recap of *So You Think You Can Dance." Comments and emails. Music Today: "Good Luck-New Mix...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 152-The Final Four Updated: 2008-08-07 03:13:00 Description: For the last time, I critique the performances (and there were a lot of them!) and make my predictions for "America's Favorite Dancer."This may also be my last reality show-related episode until American Idol rolls around, and I'm going thr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 151-Letting It All Hang Out Updated: 2008-07-26 03:18:00 Description: The Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has thrown out the fine charged to CBS by the FCC in the wake of Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction." I discuss the possible impact this could have on the presidential election. Comments and emai...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 150-The Top 8 Updated: 2008-07-24 07:34:00 Description: It's my 150th episode, and I'm grateful for the support you have shown since the beginning! I'm grateful to all of my listeners, regardless of how many and for how long. Thank you so much! I discuss my shock at Kherrington having been voted off the s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 149-Suing the Messenger Updated: 2008-07-18 03:01:00 Description: A Michigan gay man has sued Bible publishers Thomas Nelson and Zondervan, claiming they changed the wording of the Bible to include the word "homosexual." I discuss the case and its implications. Voicemails and emails. Music Today: "Pray" by Po...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 148-The Top 10 Updated: 2008-07-17 03:30:00 Description: We were having bad thunderstorms in the Tri-Cities area, and the Fox station went out in the middle of the episode. I am only going to comment on the dances I did see, and I won't be picking a bottom three or who I think is going home. Still, I will ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 147-This Show Is Now Legally Being Bugged! Updated: 2008-07-12 03:35:00 Description: Some potentially exciting career news Congress gives the telecom companies a "Get Out of Jail Free Card" Rumor has it that Lance Bass will be on the next season of *Dancing with the Stars,* and the possibilities for his dance partner have...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 146-The Dancin Dozen Updated: 2008-07-10 05:05:00 Description: Kherrington krumps, Courtney cha chas, Thayne stops smiling, Will shows more skin and Gev shaves his chest.The plot line for a new soap opera? Nah, just another eventful episode of *So You Think You Can Dance."Plenty of good stuff happened this ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 145-Faith and Politics, Part 2: Fath-Based Initiatives Updated: 2008-07-05 04:02:00 Description: Continuing the discussion and focusing on the federal government's faith-based initiatives. Also, voicemails and emails! Music Today: "Star Spangled Banner" by independent artist Heidi Bethune "My America" by Podsafe Mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 144-The Top 14 Updated: 2008-07-03 03:14:00 Description: Whew! This one was a marathon, as each couple danced not one, but TWO different dances this week!Who's on my "Hot Tamale Train," and who is chasing the caboose?You gotta listen to find out!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 143-Faith and Politics Updated: 2008-06-28 03:55:00 Description: Give it a listen before you think about skipping past... Music Today: "Rule the World" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jason Brock "The Religion Song" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Music Today: "Rule the World" by Podsafe Mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 142-The Top 18 Updated: 2008-06-26 03:30:00 Description: Once again, I'm back with the *So You Think You Can Dance* update, featuring the Top 18 finalists.This week featured some mind-blowing performances, and some that just blew. I had no trouble coming up with two of my bottom three, but the third was a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 141-Steam and Other Hot Gases Updated: 2008-06-20 04:18:00 Description: I'm back from vacation, the majority of which was spent at the cottage in Cheboygan. I also had the chance to see the newly-expanded and renovated Detroit Institute of Arts I enjoyed my time off, and I hope everybody enjoyed the episodes I posted i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 140-The Top 18--Well, Sorta... Updated: 2008-06-19 04:11:00 Description: Due to the work schedule and the never-ending fight with the VCR, I missed half the performances, but I do give my impressions of the ones I did see. Next week, I'll get back on track with this thing. In the meantime, allow me to wax philosophical....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 12-The Fifth Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2008-06-13 05:00:00 Description: I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. Thes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classice Episode 10-The Fourth Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2008-06-12 05:00:00 Description: I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. Thes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classice Episode 9-The Third Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2008-06-11 05:00:00 Description: I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. Thes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 7-The Second Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2008-06-10 05:00:00 Description: I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. Thes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 6-The First Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2008-06-09 16:10:00 Description: I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. Thes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 139-The Top 20 Updated: 2008-06-06 06:00:00 Description: We're in Vegas and the Top 20 has been picked. I briefly go down the list and give my opinion on a few of the finalists.Depending upon my schedule next week, I may post a recap of the performance and elimination, so watch the feed.Thanks for listenin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 138-Let's Get Together! Updated: 2008-06-06 02:32:00 Description: Between cleanup duties at work and painting my kitchen and The Pantry Studio, I've been a busy Blue Jeans Guy! Check out the pictures on my Flickr site. Barack Obama has clinched the nomination for the Democratic Party candidate for the 44th Presid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 137-So You Wanna Go to Vegas-Part 4 Updated: 2008-06-05 03:28:00 Description: It's the final night of auditions, and I critique the dancers who were trying out for a trip to Vegas.Oh, yeah...did I mention that Zorro makes an appearance?Get your update here!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 136-Time to Mend the Fences Updated: 2008-05-31 05:24:00 Description: Update on the quest to present Madonna with the Key to Bay City. Editorializing on whether or not including Florida or Michigan in the Democratic Party primary. Get your latest dose of my opinions here! Music Today: "So Much More" by Podsafe M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 135-So You Wanna Go to Vegas? Part 3 Updated: 2008-05-30 03:24:00 Description: The auditions continue in the cities of Charlston, S.C. (wonder if Big Fatty was there????) and Washington, D.C. (maybe Tim Corrimal or Archerr's Boyfriend????). I missed the first 45 minutes, due to some stuff which came up (wish I had a DVR!!!!), ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 134-So You Wanna Go to Vegas?-Part 2 Updated: 2008-05-29 04:20:00 Description: It's the second night of the auditions for *So You Think You Can Dance*, and the cra-crazies are out in full force!Once again, I critique each of the auditions and give my predictions about who will be in the competition for a while.I also share an e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 133-So You Wanna Go to Vegas? Updated: 2008-05-27 03:42:00 Description: As promised, here is the first installment of The So You Think You Can Dance update. Q: What do a hot Russian guy in tighty whities, a weepy girl, a soccer girl, and a would-be superhero have in common? A: They all auditioned for So You Think You Ca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 132-Rember By Not Forgetting Updated: 2008-05-22 17:16:00 Description: Back to my old opinionated self again, and I take on what Memorial Day means to me. I have never been a serviceman, but I am related to one, so don't expect objectivity on this one! Voicemails from Nessa of "We're Mean Because You're Stupid" (Hurrah...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 131-Rambling About David v. David Updated: 2008-05-21 05:47:00 Description: Ramble Redhead and I have our final discussion of American Idol. It's been great having Tom as a guest on my show, and his friendship is something I very much treasure. Thanks again, Tom! Only one more week of the Idol Update, and then I'm on to *So...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 130-Spreadin' the Good Word Updated: 2008-05-17 05:35:00 Description: Ramble Redhead and I were invited by our listnener Jim K. to speak to the Perceptions Saginaw Valley GLBT group about podcasting. Naturally, we recorded ourselves. This is our talk from the perspective of my iRiver. Music Today: "On a Pod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 129-Rambling About the Top 3 Updated: 2008-05-14 06:16:00 Description: Ramble Redhead and I get together again and discuss American Idol and the Final Three Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 128-All Over But the Crying Updated: 2008-05-11 02:49:00 Description: The Matthew Ebel tour is on hold until the fall. I'll update you as I get details. Barack Obama is closer to becoming the first African-American nominee of a major political party--that is, when Hillary finally accepts defeat. And for those who are ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 127-Rambling About the Final Four Updated: 2008-05-07 05:26:00 Description: Ramble Redhead and I get together again and discuss American Idol and the Final Four Get up to date here! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 126-Could We Start Again, Please? Updated: 2008-05-03 05:05:00 Description: Podsafe Musician Matthew Ebel is coming to Bay City, and you are all invited! Visit this link for more info and to register for tickets: http://may08baycity.eventbrite.com/ Breaking from the norm, I set aside all political and pop culture discussion...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 125-Rambling About the Top 5 Updated: 2008-04-30 05:26:00 Description: Ramble Redhead and I get together again and discuss American Idol, a "funny story," and just what IS Paula's problem? Good times never seemed so good! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 124-Milo Minderbinder Lives Updated: 2008-04-26 01:30:00 Description: Podsafe Musician Matthew Ebel is coming to Bay City, and you are all invited! Visit this link for more info and to register for tickets: http://may08baycity.eventbrite.com The Pentagon's secret program using retired generals to promote the Iraq war ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 123-Rambling About the Top 6 Updated: 2008-04-23 04:09:00 Description: What's the buzz? Ramble Redhead and I have a Lotta Locomotion and a keen Memory as we discuss the American Idol Top 6 and their performance of the Music of the Night of Andrew Lloyd Webber. You Must Love Us, even if you Don't Know How to Love Us. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 122-Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, Planet Earth Updated: 2008-04-18 02:27:00 Description: Podsafe Musician Matthew Ebel is coming to Bay City, and you are all invited! Visit this link for more info and to register for tickets: http://may08baycity.eventbrite.com/ On the subject of the economy, I say the word nobody else wants to say. Com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 121-Rambling About the Top 7 Updated: 2008-04-16 05:43:00 Description: Michael Johns, the American Idol Top 7, and why do the judges have to talk so much? Join Ramble Redhead and me as we ponder these great mysteries of life. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 120-Sex, Lies, and Generals' Reports Updated: 2008-04-11 17:01:00 Description: Bay City mayor Brunner's quest to give Madonna the key to the city gets national attention. General Petraeus delivers his report, and it says pretty much the same thing: do nothing until Jan 20, 2009. President Bush says the same thing. Why I'm so...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 119-Rambling About Giving Back Updated: 2008-04-09 05:39:00 Description: Once again, Tom of the Ramble Redhead podcast joins me to dish on the Top 8 during "Idol Gives Back" week. Keeping it real (and brief), Dawg! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 118-Transition and Moving On Updated: 2008-04-04 15:54:00 Description: Traveling museum exhibit explores Nazi regime persecution of gay men. Emails, voicemails, and comments Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? Music Today: "Champagne Supernova" covered by Podsafe Music Network artist and podca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 117-Rambling About the Top 9 Updated: 2008-04-02 03:26:00 Description: Tom of the Ramble Redhead podcast is back to discuss the American Idol Top 9. We go on so many tangents, we should be judges on the show! As always, plenty of fun awaits you here. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 116-Experiencing Technical Difficulties Updated: 2008-03-30 04:35:00 Description: Hillary says "no" to dropping out before the Pennsylvania primary President Bush says "well, maybe" to regulating the financial markets Emails, voicemails, and comments Podcaster Quote of the Week is back! Who did it? Music To...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 115-Really Rambling About the Top 10 Updated: 2008-03-26 03:59:00 Description: Q: What happens when two guys who are "stay on topic challenged" get together on Skype? A: This episode. Tom of the Ramble Redhead podcast and I discuss the Top 10, along with much, much more. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Mu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 114-A Quickie Before Easter Updated: 2008-03-21 05:11:00 Description: Arthur C. Clarke and Anthony Minghella passed this week. Michigan's primary "do-over" looks like it won't happen. Voice mails, comments, and iTunes Reviews. No Podcaster Quote of the Week, due to my iPod having technical issues and I was not able ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 113-Rambling About the Top 11 Updated: 2008-03-19 04:58:00 Description: Ramble Redhead and I dish on the Top 11 episode of American Idol. Comment (not voicemail) from Nessa of We're Mean Because You're Stupid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 112-Sweet and Sour Updated: 2008-03-15 01:13:00 Description: Disturbing, but not unexpected, personal news. Madonna has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now it's time for a "Key to the City of Bay City." My answer to a local letter to the editor that has national significance. Who made the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 111-Rambling About the Top 12 Updated: 2008-03-12 04:44:00 Description: Ramble Redhead is back in the US after his big trip to der Vaterland. He joins me for a discussion of Top 12 Week on American Idol. Voicemail from Nessa of We're Mean Because You're Stupid New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 110-And the Beat Goes On Updated: 2008-03-06 16:58:00 Description: Primary and caucus results. Breaking news: military recruitment center in New York City is hit with an improvised explosive device. American Idol update, and my commentary on the David Hernandez controversy. Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Wee...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 109-Rambling About American Idol Updated: 2008-02-28 06:58:00 Description: Talking with Ramble Redhead about American Idol Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. Get your weekly dose of blue denim her...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 108-Don't Vote Until We Tell You To! Updated: 2008-02-21 16:49:00 Description: Presidential primary update Breaking tradition and doing an American Idol update. Emails, blog comments, and 32 Questions. Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. Music Today: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 107-The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Truly Sad Updated: 2008-02-16 04:44:00 Description: Musical tribute to the students, faculty, family, and friends of Northern Illinois University Job search update Grammy recap, with Eddie Awards presented Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? New website is taking shape. Please give me your f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 106-Super, Super, and...Well... Updated: 2008-02-08 16:19:00 Description: Super Tuesday results and my very brief comments on the implications for the remainder of the election cycle and beyond. Super Bowl commercials and my comments. I hand out Eddies to the Super Bowl advertisers, and the debut of the "Podcast Quote of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 105-Cleaning Out the Mail Bag Updated: 2008-02-01 00:03:00 Description: Birthday events. John Edwards and Rudy Giuliani have left the presidential race. No surprise, and this does mean that either Democratic nominee will be history-making (thanks to Archerr or Chef Mark (CRS acted up, so forgive me for forgetting). Bir...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 104-Happy Birthday to Me! Updated: 2008-01-24 06:16:00 Description: It's my birthday (01/23), but don't think for one second that I'm taking a day off from the politics and pop culture that you love to hear me talk about! Heath Ledger has died at age 28, and as of now the cause is still unofficial. A Twitter deba...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Happy Birthday to Me! Updated: 2008-01-23 04:40:00 Description: Well, I made one more trip around the sun and now I'm the big 3-8. More on this later......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 103-Snake Oil Salesmen Updated: 2008-01-19 05:31:00 Description: Mitt Romney tells everybody what they want to hear and wins the Michigan primary. George W. Bush tells rich people what they want to hear and calls for more deficit spending to avoid the recession we're already in. The unfortunate, unexpected, and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 102a-Interview with Phil Putnam-Repost! Updated: 2008-01-18 05:39:00 Description: Note: For reasons not immediately clear, LibSyn only uploaded 1.5M of my show file, or about 4 minutes. I've deleted the file and redone the upload, and hopefully this will solve the problem. If anybody has any trouble with this episode, please conta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 101-Truth Really Is Stranger Than Fiction Updated: 2008-01-11 15:43:00 Description: John Kerry delivers the ultimate slap to John Edwards. Is it me, or is Barak Obama being a bit too gracious toward John Kerry? Ron Paul has some 'splainin' to do. Homeland Security and The State Department need to get together and talk. Ma Bell ac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 100-Looking Back And Looking Forward Updated: 2008-01-03 13:46:00 Description: At long last, here is the 100th episode! It's been a great journey so far, and in many ways, I feel like I've just begun. Why did I decide to get into this crazy thing called podcasting? What's the story behind the show's name? What's kept me goi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 99-Boxing Day Updated: 2007-12-27 02:42:00 Description: Family news once again. Christmas day happenings. George W. Bush finally caves to public pressure and signs the energy bill. Hell is freezing over as I write this... Still accepting congratulatory messages for the upcoming 100th episode. Call th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 48-The Nativity Story-A Different Perspective Updated: 2007-12-21 14:14:00 Description: Happy Holidays! A different interpretation of the Nativity Story. Also, a sackful of podsafe music. Music today: "O Holy Night" by artist Allison Crowe "One Day 2006" by Podsafe Music Network artist Gary "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" by Podsa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 98-Whole Lotta Stuff Going On Updated: 2007-12-13 18:08:00 Description: Followup on the family news. I don't heart Huckabee. President Bush's answer to global warming: we'll trust you to do the right thing. Haven't we heard this before? Voicemail from Chef Mark. Christmas card from Strangers in Wonderland! View it he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 97-Friends, Family, Romans, and Fellow Countrymen Updated: 2007-12-07 06:43:00 Description: The City of Philadelphia teaches the Boy Scouts a lesson in "You can't have your cake and eat it too." President Bush was caught in another lie, but continues to lie. Hello? Impeachment? Some family news that will likely impact the production sched...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 96-Still Being Thankful Updated: 2007-11-30 03:39:00 Description: My Thanksgiving and Black Friday adventures Trent Lott says "Buh bye." I say "good riddance!" Could a solution to global warming be as close as your refrigerator? I was a guest on Archerradio's extra-long group show last week, and will be on the F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 95-Giving Thanks Updated: 2007-11-21 05:39:00 Description: Setting aside the politics this week and just being thankful. I list some of the things for which I am most grateful. What is on your list? I am working on my 100th episode. Wanna congratulate me and get your show plugged on mine? Send me an mp3 b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 94-Recovering From a Big Goof Updated: 2007-11-16 05:13:00 Description: The Kentucky Republican Party's secret weapon is...PAT BOONE?????? New Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey is--to quote President Bush--following "in the footsteps of a fine manand a fine American, Al Gonzales." (Hopefully with a subpoena and a pair...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 93-Election Victories, Politics, and Stranger Bedfellows Updated: 2007-11-09 06:30:00 Description: Recap of election results ENDA sans trans rights passes the U.S. House of Representatives Pat Robertson endorses Rudy Giuliani. WTF???? I had another two guest appearances on Archerradio. Thanks again, Archerr! Get your weekly fill of politics he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 92-An Ounce of Prevention Updated: 2007-11-03 03:44:00 Description: Tribute to the late Robert Goulet. Actress Natalie Portman, the Hope Ambassador for FINCA International has teamed up with iTunes and IODA to produce a benefit album that would support efforts to provide microcredit to underprivileged but ambitious ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 91-Politicians, Superheroes, and Other Strange Things Updated: 2007-10-27 03:49:00 Description: Is the name Obama really THAT hard to pronounce? How can you play "10 questions" with the Presidential candidates? What is Superdickery? I had another guest appearance on Archerradio. Thanks again, Archerr! I'm now on Twitter. Follow me...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 90-Gettin' Schooled! Updated: 2007-10-20 13:59:00 Description: I apologize for the lateness of the episode. Between the weather and the creative bug biting me with the idea of the mashup, I ran over schedule. I'll do better next week. No Child Left Behind needs to be left behind. Illinois passes mandatory mom...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 89-Love, Marriage, and No Apologies! Updated: 2007-10-13 03:46:00 Description: "Dear Abby" supports marriage equality. Bigotry loses big time in Oregon. Minister T.D. Jakes would rather fight AIDS than gays. Come and get your love here! Music Today: "Beautiful" by Podsafe Music Network group The Pursuit "Two Hearts"...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 88-Politics, Politics, Politics! Updated: 2007-10-06 05:26:00 Description: Pelosi says no to ENDA without trans protection. Fred Thompson explains his marriage amendment. Is something else afoot here and should we all be worried? James Dobson fires a warning shot at both political parties. Politics...gotta love it! Poli...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 87-Taking Back the Power! Updated: 2007-09-28 19:12:00 Description: GM gives in to pressure from the UAW. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm refuses to give in to pressure from the legislature. A judge in Jena, Louisiana bows to popular pressue and releases Mychal Bell on bail. It's "Power to the People" week! M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 86-The Campaign Trail Mud Wrestling Match! Updated: 2007-09-22 08:51:00 Description: Hillary compares Cheney to Darth Vader James Dobson says actor/Senator Fred Thompson is not conservative enough. South Carolina Hearts Huckabees. Is this a movie, or a presidential campaign? Pop some corn, give this week's episode a listen, and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 85-The Bush and Petraeus Travelin Savin Us from al-Qaeda Show! Updated: 2007-09-15 06:04:00 Description: General Petraeus delivers his message. President Bush delivers the same message. How many ways can this administration repackage the phrase "stay the course"? Better yet, why are we putting up with it? Music Today: "Trinity&quo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 84-Good Bye, Good Riddance, Get Lost! Updated: 2007-09-07 14:51:00 Description: I'm going out of town, but I wanted to get out an episode before I left. Beloved opera star Luciano Pavarotti dies this week at 71. He will be missed by many. Rev. D. James Kennedy (aka "Mr. 'Marriage=One Man + One Woman' Bumpersticker'") dies at 7...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 83-As You Sow, So Shall You Reap! Updated: 2007-09-01 09:03:00 Description: Lies! Sex! Scandal! Resignations! It's gotta be hard to be a Republican these days! Press Secretary Tony Snow joins the stampede of people heading for the exits at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Larry Craig will resign from the Senate after he realizes ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 82-Drama Break! Updated: 2007-08-25 03:57:00 Description: Enough with the drama already! Let's have some fun this week! New "Butt Cam" ensures men everywhere no longer have to come up with the "perfect" answer to "Do these jeans make my ass look fat?" Is that my new phonebook? No, just your new iPhone bil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 81-Do What Is Yours To Do Updated: 2007-08-17 05:41:00 Description: Each week I talk about creating the life of your dreams and what it takes to do that. I have not always been the best example of what I teach. Listen in as I come to a new understanding of what is going on! Music Today: "Rain" by Podsafe Music...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 80-It's All Up to Me Updated: 2007-08-11 04:52:00 Description: Followup on last week's episode. correction to the music listed: The David Ippolito song was "Don't Lose Sight of the Dream," not "Crazy on the Same Day" Memorial for the miners killed in Indiana. Comment from a listener and m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Universal Pop Quizzes Updated: 2007-08-05 06:25:00 Description: Universal Pop Quizzes: What are they? What do they mean? Why the *&^% do they happen? Listen in to find out! Music Today: "When Your Down" by Podsafe Music Network artist ANTIQCOOL ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Episode-The Marsha P. Johnson Center for GLBT homeless youth Updated: 2007-07-28 04:45:00 Description: I recently received an email from David b (not me) and Brian, the hosts of "The Occasional Fag" Podcast, concerning a great work that needs your help.Here's the letter:Subject:* Help get the Johnson Center open -please read and foward7/25/0...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 78-An End to Labels Updated: 2007-07-28 03:34:00 Description: The NAACP's recent funeral for the "N" word and seeing Isaiah Washington on a rerun of Oprah got me thinking: why don't we have a funeral not only for all of the divisive and stereotypical language, but also for the thoughts which create those words?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 77-Co-Creator Updated: 2007-07-21 04:34:00 Description: Still ready to receive: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Resuming the discussion of Unity's belief system! The creative process-Unity style. Music Today: (no images available) "Creative En...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 76-Look on the Bright Side Updated: 2007-07-07 04:05:00 Description: Still ready to receive: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Still going with the discussion of Unity's belief system. Listen in for how Unity students approach challenging life situations. Mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 75-Building Bridges, Not Walls Updated: 2007-06-30 04:05:00 Description: Needed: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Still going with the discussion of Unity's belief system. Unity believes in building bridges between others to celebrate our oneness. Who needs walls?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 74-Inclusion Updated: 2007-06-23 04:30:00 Description: Still needed: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Still going with the discussion of Unity's belief system. Whoever you are, whatever your situation, you will always be welcome at a Unity church...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 73-Let's Get Metaphysical Updated: 2007-06-17 02:31:00 Description: Needed: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Continuing the discusison of Unity's belief system with a discussion of the unique way we interpret the Bible. Music Today: "Why" by Podsafe Music ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 72-Unconditional Love Updated: 2007-06-09 06:19:00 Description: Continuing the presentation of Unity's belief system with a discussion of our practice of unconditional love. Music Today: "We Will Love You (Even Though You're Insane)" by Podsafe Music Network group The Alice Project "Turnaround" by Podsaf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 71-One of the Voices Updated: 2007-06-03 05:42:00 Description: My call into the "Where's the Voice?" podcast, the host's response to my call, and my response to his response. BIG thanks to David Ippolito for plugging the show! Links to the episodes I mentioned: Episode 6 Episode 7 Episode 9 Episode 10 Epi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 70-Back in the Pantry Again... Updated: 2007-05-24 20:05:00 Description: I'm back in the studio again. I enjoyed doing the last two episodes on location, and I now realize I need some better equipment! I just got a camcorder for a graduation present, and I intend to start doing some video podcasts. Stay subscribed for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 69-Rockin' and Rollin' at the Bowlin' Alley! Updated: 2007-05-18 06:05:00 Description: (Members of Double Negative. From left to right, Zach Lupp, Dave McGrath, Tony Skarich, Brentt Brunner) Local group "Double Negative" in concert at Monitor Lanes, 5-11-07 The group sat down and gave me an interview before they performed...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 68-Get Closer Updated: 2007-05-15 04:10:00 Description: My first interview episode! I sit down with Mathew (yes, there is only one "t") Easterwood, a senior theatre student at Saginaw Valley State University. Mat is directing a production of the stage play "Closer," which was the basis for the movie of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 67-Why? Good Question! Updated: 2007-05-10 17:47:00 Description: Job update. I respond to a thought-provoking comment on one of my text blog entries. I have finally hit upon the reason why I blog and podcast, and what a breakthrough it is! Music today: "Be a Reason" by Podsafe Music Network group Everyday ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 66-Demonizing the Angels Updated: 2007-05-04 18:29:00 Description: Job update. An open letter to the members of the Michigan chapter of the American Family Association, concerning their unsuccessful attempts to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 65-Walking My Talk Updated: 2007-04-28 13:55:00 Description: I usually begin each episode with an inspirational message about building the life of one's dreams and changing when things are not going according to plan. I also talked last week about the need to be better toward each other. Both of these messag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 64-Stop Blaming and Start Helping! Updated: 2007-04-21 05:35:00 Description: I look at the Virginia Tech shooting and ask one question: When things like this happen, why are we more enthusiastic about laying blame than we are about making sure everybody has been helped first? Music today: "Save You Tonight" (live versi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 63-Racism, Imus, and Duke University Updated: 2007-04-15 04:50:00 Description: I apologize for the late posting. My two jobs are keeping me super busy, and the production schedule may be erratic for a while. I appreciate everybody's patience. Imus is unemployed. Duke University lacrosse players are off the hook. Was justice...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Classic Episode 11-The Return of Life Updated: 2007-04-08 04:30:00 Description: To all my fans: this week has been a whirlwind of activity, and I was not able to put together a new episode. I offer you the show's first ever rerun of the episode I posted last Easter. As you will probably be able to tell, it was early in the s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 62-I Know the Secret Updated: 2007-03-31 02:44:00 Description: My job was not looking so hot at the beginning of the week.Seeing *The Secret* and talking with a co-worker helped me realize some important things about myself and my job.In other words, I got a dose of the same "pep talk" (Mike Hipp's wor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 61-Peace, Love, and Understanding Updated: 2007-03-24 02:44:00 Description: In memoriam of a friend from back home in Erwin: (Image courtesy of JohnsonCityPress.com) John Mark Keesecker (1972-2007). Mark will be missed. My prayers are with the entire Keesecker family, as well as the entirety of Unicoi County. Job updat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 60-Time For a Little Quickie! Updated: 2007-03-17 04:00:00 Description: Training for my new job has me a bit strung out. I'm still doing the episode, though, because my listeners deserve it, dammit! Retired military officers come out and demand an apology from Gen. Pace. My comments. Planet Out.com News claims Star Tre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 59-Why Do I Smell Pants Burning? Updated: 2007-03-10 04:46:00 Description: New job begins Monday; I am looking forward to the new opportunities that await me. Lots of lying going around lately, and the trouble it can cause for all concerned. Music today: "Methods of Modern Madness" by Podsafe Music Network artist Rad...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 58-Shift Is Happening All Around Updated: 2007-03-03 05:40:00 Description: Job update Special shoutout to Fausto Fernos, the co-host of the Feast of Fools Podcast, as well as the entire Fernos family. My editorializing on the recent scandal at the Walter Reed Army Hospital. Music today: "Rule the World" by Podsafe M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 57-A Year in Blue Jeans, Baby!!! Updated: 2007-02-24 07:37:00 Description: I passed my state exam for life, health, and accident insurance, so I am even closer to a better-paying job! Update on Heidi Bethune: The doctors have determined the cause of her medical issues, and she will be absolutely fine! One year of podcasti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 56-Not Ready to Make Nice, Either! Updated: 2007-02-16 20:41:00 Description: (Image courtesy of countryworld.cz) Big congratulations to the Dixie Chicks on their Grammy(tm) sweep! I gave out two of my Eddy Awards. It's time for me to quit being a goody-goody and to get REAL. David Ippolito and "The Lovely Lisa" from I Lo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 55-Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! Updated: 2007-02-09 02:50:00 Description: I look back on a childhood memory of the "Land of Oz" themepark. Former NBA star John Amaechi comes out. Thanks and congratulations! Pastor Ted Haggard says he has been cured of his gayness and is "now fully heterosexual". We'll see... The KKK is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 54-Letters, Messages, and Comments, Oh My! Updated: 2007-02-01 18:56:00 Description: In this week's episode:Still studying for the insurance exam.I have been getting quite a few emails, comments, and MySpace messages, so I respond to several of them this week.Now, to sweep up the names I've dropped...Music today: "Those Who Matt...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 53-State of a Future Union Updated: 2007-01-27 05:45:00 Description: In this week's episode:Job update.President Bush gave his annual State of the Union address. I give what I would like to hear from a not-too-distant future president.Music today: "River to Ocean" by Podsafe Music Network artist Phil Ayoub (...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 52-When Soap Stars Go Bad Updated: 2007-01-20 18:48:00 Description: In this week's episode:MySpace is driving me nuts!Job search update.The controversy surrounding Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington, and how gay-friendly is Disney, really?Music today: "True" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 51-De-Escalate the War! Updated: 2007-01-13 05:48:00 Description: President Bush's plan to add 20,000 new soldiers to those already serving means that he has found yet another way to package "stay the course."At the same time, he keeps up his claim of "spreading democracy around the world." With...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 50-New Year, New Congress, and Hopefully a New Job Updated: 2007-01-06 04:31:00 Description: Happy 2007!I am looking forward to the great opportunities for change that 2007 holds.Looks like Congress is ready to put the checks and balances back into our government, having already put the smackdown on President Bush's plan to send more troops ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 49-The Bowl Is Burning Updated: 2006-12-29 03:06:00 Description: Tribute to James Brown and President Gerald R. FordA Virtual version of Unity's New Year's Eve "Burning Bowl" ceremonyMusic today: "Let it Go (pre-release version)" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com artist Lori Malvey&...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 48-The Nativity Story-A Different Perspective Updated: 2006-12-22 05:01:00 Description: Happy Holidays!A different interpretation of the Nativity Story.Also, a sackful of podsafe music.Music today: "O Holy Night" by Podsafe Music Network artist Allison Crowe"One Day 2006" by Podsafe Music Network artist Gary"Oh ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 47-The Mostly Holiday Music Episode Updated: 2006-12-21 19:50:00 Description: Note: This is not the Christmas episode.This is my Holiday gift to you: a collection of my favorite podsafe songs.Since it is a gift, telling you what's inside would spoil the surprise, so you gotta listen!Happy Holidays!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 46-Can't We All Just Get Along? Updated: 2006-12-14 19:11:00 Description: College update: I got straight "A"s, so I will be graduating Summa Cum Laude, and I am so thrilled!Other topics:Review of the Jim Brickman concert at Saginaw's Temple Theatre, which featured Anne Cochran, Jake Simpson, and David Klinkenberg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 45-Time to Celebrate! Updated: 2006-12-08 04:54:00 Description: I'm done with college, and it's time to celebrate! Listen in as I talk about other things to celebrate as well. Music today: "Really, Really Happy" by Podsafe Music Network group The Muffs"Happy Mother's Day" by Podsafe Music Netw...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 44-World AIDS Day 2006 Updated: 2006-12-01 22:01:00 Description: It's World AIDS Day. When will this epidemic end? When we want it to! Music today: "Change the World" by Podsafe Music Network group Sunspot "We're In This Together" by Podsafe Music Network artist Love = Action"What W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 43-So Thankful Updated: 2006-11-23 04:04:00 Description: Happy Thanksgiving to all of my listeners! What am I thankful for? Listen and find out!Music today:"HaPPy ThAnKsGiVinG" by GarageBand.com artist ZENNIA (no website)"Thankful" by independent singer/songwriter Heidi Bethune"Tha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 42-To End Is to Begin Updated: 2006-11-19 05:51:00 Description: A big thanks goes out to Mike Hipp for a great upgrade to my cover art! Mike is the author of the Podcastsoup.net site, where this podcast will soon be listed, and he also runs Soycandlesbyphebes.com! I've visited his site, and I gotta have me some o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 41-Letter to the Incoming Congress Updated: 2006-11-10 19:41:00 Description: I'm so happy that Democrats are in charge of Congress, Michigan's Democratic governor has been given a second term, Michigan's House of Representatives has been given a Democratic majority and the Republican majority in the Michigan Senate is smaller...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 40-Secrets Revealed on Air and at Sea (a.k.a., A Tale of Two Ministers) Updated: 2006-11-03 21:16:00 Description: This episode could also be entitled "A Tale of Two Ministers", since two ministers actions have been the subject of news stories of late.The first involves a collection of 300 letters sent to a late pastor of a Baptist church in Jersey City...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 39-Methinks Somebody Is Getting Nervous! Updated: 2006-10-29 02:17:00 Description: The election is just days away, and the Republican party stands a good chance of losing at least one house--barring any funny business from the flawed electronic voting machines that many states have installed with federal money, that is... But if Pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 38-A Modest Proposal Updated: 2006-10-22 03:48:00 Description: A big "welcome to the other side of the closet door" goes out to TR Knight, one of the hot stars of ABC's hit medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. TR came out this past week, making the statement that he hoped the fact that he was gay was n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 37-How Much to Render Unto Caesar? Updated: 2006-10-13 19:14:00 Description: A recent New York Times article pointed out something that I already knew, but it cast it in a light that gave me pause for thought. Clergy members who do not live in church-owned parsonages can declare all housing-related expenses as tax-exempt inco...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 36-Foley's Folly Updated: 2006-10-05 20:14:00 Description: Mark Foley...where to begin? The Prayer Circle will not be in this episode this week.I am considering spinning off the Prayer Circle into a separate episode. More on this later. Music today: "Tired of Being Lied To" by Podsafe Music Network...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 35-The LibSyn Controversy and Has the Show Jumped the Shark? Updated: 2006-09-30 04:55:00 Description: I am back in full force this week! I have started back to school for my last quarter before graduating, and the workload promises to be fun! I will be getting another car soon, and I am looking forward to that. I also am going to surprise my partner ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 34-Another Mostly Music Episode Updated: 2006-09-22 12:49:00 Description: My partner is such a generous man that he even shares his colds with me! I did not want to skip another week, so I give you a heapin' helpin' of some of my favorite podsafe music.There will be no Prayer Circle, as I am having difficulty speaking for ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 33-Unity World Day of Prayer-2006 Updated: 2006-09-14 04:24:00 Description: For this episode, we join millions of people worldwide in the 13th Annual Unity World Day of Prayer , a 24-hour prayer vigil, affirming "United heart to heart in prayer...we awaken to the power of God within." I invite you to help us surrou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 32-Change the World-Peacefully Updated: 2006-09-08 02:49:00 Description: My condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Steve"Crocodile Hunter" Irwin.He was a beautiful soul who worked tirelessly to inform people about exotic and wild life, and was doing so when he received a fatal sting from a stingr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 31-Go Ahead; I Dare You! Updated: 2006-09-02 01:55:00 Description: I am just three months from graduating from college and putting an end to an eighteen-year chapter of my life.It feels good to be at this point, and I recognize that many people are to thank for this.The source of all of this encouragement comes from...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 30-Letting Your Light Shine Updated: 2006-08-25 04:12:00 Description: I was having some challenges coming up with a topic for this week's episode, and thanks to Tom Holmes of the Deep Fabulousity Podcast, I took a look at the news events for inspiration.I had mentioned one story last week about Virginia Senator George ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 29-Underneath It All, We Are All One Updated: 2006-08-19 04:44:00 Description: First of all, a big "Congratulations!!!!" goes out to Fausto Fernos, Marc Felion, Miss Ronnie, Amanda Steinstein, Cesar Torres, Sal-E, and everybody else responsible for the Feast of Fools podcast. The Podcast Awards added a GLBT category t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 28-Forgive, Forget, and Move On Updated: 2006-08-05 03:48:00 Description: Continuing with the theme of creating peace within ourselves and in our world, an important component of achieving peace is to learn to forgive.We only need to look at the situation in the Middle East between Israel and Lebanon to see the destructive...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 27-Let Peace Begin With Me Updated: 2006-07-28 02:17:00 Description: First of all, let me give a big "congratulations" to Lance Bass of the boy band *NSYNC for his decision to come out publicly, and for getting a hunky boyfriend like Reichen Lehmkuhl. You go, Lance! Also, a shoutout to Garrett Husveth and Br...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 26-Happy, No Matter What! Updated: 2006-07-22 03:00:00 Description: Sometimes it is easy for us to base happiness on the outcome of our own, or somebody else's life. Additionally, it is easy for us to base happiness on things going on around us. Being able to be happy in the face of anything that presents itself to u...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 25-Creating a New Reality Updated: 2006-07-15 04:36:00 Description: Well, I have made it to twenty-five episodes, now! Seems like just yesterday I was beginning this thing. If you have been listening to my podcast since episode 1, then thank you, and please email me or voicemail me.Continuing with the new direction f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 24-Pass On Love Updated: 2006-07-08 04:54:00 Description: In this past week, I've grown more concerned as the situation in Iraq and Iran seems nowhere near a resolution, North Korea test-fired missiles that either landed in the Sea of Japan or broke up in the air, and then North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Il,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 23-The Christ Updated: 2006-06-30 02:36:00 Description: I am back in school now, and everything is going great. I anticipate the classes being a little more challenging, as they should be, but I am ready for the challenge! In this week's episode, I discuss one of the more basic and essential concepts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 22-Net Neutrality-Part Deux Updated: 2006-06-23 03:04:00 Description: Due to the better sound quality of my mic, I have recorded new voiceovers for the intro, contact and outro parts of my show. Hopefully, these sound better than the old ones. My life is going great, so I'll get to the point. I talked about net neutral...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 21-Affirmative Prayer Updated: 2006-06-15 16:12:00 Description: Everything is going great here. I am still out of school and the job is going great. I will be in summer school, due to the way this accelerated degree program is set up. I don't mind that, since it will be only two more terms and I will be a college...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 20-The Federal Marriage Amendment Updated: 2006-06-11 03:20:00 Description: Sorry this episode was late. I was a busy person this past week, but things should be slower come next week. I am done with school for a couple of weeks, and I am looking forward to the break. The job is going great, and I am enjoying doing what I am...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 19-The Return of the Voice Updated: 2006-06-02 04:12:00 Description: I'm baaaack!!!!Thanks to everybody for the patience over the last two weeks as I recovered from the effects of the cold.The voice is completely better than it was last week, and I am ready to go at this thing again!I am going to experiment with talki...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 18-The Second Mostly Music Episode Updated: 2006-05-25 18:12:00 Description: Well, I promised a full episode this week, but the body is still recovering from the cold and the voice was not allowing itself to be pushed. Therefore, I am treating you to another collection of my favorite podsafe music from the Podsafe Music Netwo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 17-The Mostly Music Because I Gotta Cold Episode Updated: 2006-05-20 00:47:00 Description: I am experiencing the last stages of a cold, and the voice was not up to doing a complete episode. I am fine otherwise, and I will be back next week. In the meantime, enjoy some of my favorite indie and Podsafe Music Network artists. Songs are: "...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 16-The Campaign to Preserve Net Neutrality Updated: 2006-05-12 16:52:00 Description: We have the privilege of accessing practically any content anywhere on the internet, provided the owner of that content has granted permission for access. No internet service provider has the right to block or slow down access to that content in favo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 15-The Letter to the President Updated: 2006-05-12 00:21:00 Description: Thanks to everybody for your concern about my partner. He was able to come home from the hospital on the same day, and he has recovered well from his surgery. He was part of an experimental drug test to check the efficacy of a new drug to help reduce...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 14-The Hospital Visit Updated: 2006-05-04 04:03:00 Description: The partner was in the hospital for an angiogram, and I was not sure how much time I would have to do a studio recording, so this is my first remote podcast. I recorded the bulk of this in the cafeteria in St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. I discuss t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 13-The New Beginning Updated: 2006-04-27 20:50:00 Description: This has been a busy week for me so far! I started my new job Monday and have spent HOURS in front of a computer learning about sales techniques, more info about washers and dryers than I thought I would ever want to know, and just how to be a good ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 12-The Fifth Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2006-04-20 10:46:00 Description: I hope everybody had a great weekend, celebrating as you saw fit! I interviewed for a part-time appliance sales position with a major nationwide retailer, and I am confident that this will be a great job for me. In today's episode, we look at ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 11-The Return of Life Updated: 2006-04-16 04:01:00 Description: Happy Easter, everybody! This celebration originated with the celebration of the Spring Equinox and the apparent return of life to the world. Under the Christian tradition, the celebration was modified to celebrate the return of life to Jesus' body. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 10-The Fourth Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2006-04-12 18:03:00 Description: This is the first episode I've done since my podcast was listed on iTunes. I am stoked about the possibilities that being on one of the largest podcast directories will bring. I welcome and thank all the people who have already subscribed. I am the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 9-The Third Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2006-04-06 19:02:00 Description: I made a serious boo-boo in my last episode. It was James Earl Ray, not Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks to Tom of the Deep Fabulousity Podcast (www.deepfabulousity.com) for catching my error! Best of luck to Katie ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 8-The Dream Lives On Updated: 2006-04-04 17:41:00 Description: This is a special episode marking the 38th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 4, 1968, Dr. King was gunned down at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Dr. King shared his dream of a day when everybody would be tru...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 7-The Second Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2006-03-30 18:01:00 Description: Spring is finally here in Bay City, and the skates have come out of the trunk! I've skated every day since Sunday, and I am getting better, but there is much room for improvement.In today's episode, I discuss the second basic Unity principle, which I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 6-The First Basic Unity Principle Updated: 2006-03-24 18:25:00 Description: I am taking a different direction with the podcast, starting with this episode. I originally wanted to do a podcast that would share my personal beliefs without being preachy. I will begin today by talking about the first of the five basic Unity prin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 5-The On the Break Episode Updated: 2006-03-16 20:48:00 Description: I am off of school for a couple of weeks. I just bought some in-line skates and will be learning how to use them. Stay tuned for details. My work continues with my prerequisites for Unity Institute. The impeachment talk is getting stronger, and a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 4-The Power Episode Updated: 2006-03-09 20:01:00 Description: Today is National Get Over It Day. I can't wait for the greeting cards for this one. I give an update on Unity Institute's new master's degree program. I also talk about a grass-roots effort from some Vermont towns to start the ball rolling on a po...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 3-The Oscars and The Eddies Updated: 2006-03-06 18:51:00 Description: In this episode, I discuss the Oscars, the telecast, and my opinions on the winners and why Brokeback Mountain did not do as well as people expected. I also hand out my own personal awards, the Eddies. These are not your usual awards, so listen in! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 2-The Followup Updated: 2006-03-02 17:43:00 Description: Thanks for downloading! This episode will be considerably shorter, because this is a lot of work! It is snowing beyond belief today, and I am not looking forward to snowblowing the walk. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 1 - The Premier Updated: 2006-02-23 20:36:00 Description: This is the first episode of my podcast. I introduce myself and talk about where I came from and where I live.I talk about the Olympics and the Michigan connection to these games.I also give my take on some news stories and Willie Nelson's gay cowboy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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