Well, the first show of The One Guy Talking Podcast is now in the books. I actually did an outline, and some show preparation! I had the inimitable Amy Barton (@amesbelle) of Punch Drunk Radio Fame. Amy was an awesome guest, and she hung in there, answered my questions, and we even reviewed UFC 152. I'm actually watching UFC 152 as I type this!!!
The best part of the interview is when I said "Amy, don't some fights have a visceral affect in you? Don't you associate where you were, and what you were up to when a certain fight happened? I have suuuuuuuch a visceral attachment to Boxing/MMA." Amy, straight shooter that she is; paused and said: "Um, No.".... LOLOLOL Awesome guest. Amy, you can come back anytime! Please listen to her show shout out to @PunchDrunkMMA, and MMA Diehards (mmadiehards.com, @mmadiehards).
I learned a few things after doing my first show. I have a total, TOTAL profound respect for what Howard Stern does now. Try talking for an hour (And Howards does it for 4 or so hrs), and try being interesting. . I felt the hour flew by. I was able to make some laughs, talk about a s port that I loved, and my guest did not hang up the phone in anger/fear!!!!
In all seriousness, it was a great experience. It's awesome to have a hobby. If it's boring, or interesting, it's my hobby, and I'm gonna try to do this for real, very very seriously.
It was just groovy to have a bit of a laugh, Amy was really ready to mix it up, and roll w/ it. It was great!!!
Aside from doing the podcast, we've beeing trying to be happy, and progress past my Father's passing. As the shock turns to sadness, and some regret.I realize how quiet the world is w/o him. Each boxing/mma match I have seen since he passed away, I almost reach for the phone to call him, to see if he is watching.. :)
9.22.2012
9.05.2012
Been away for a while
Sorry I've been out of touch for a while. My Dad passed away suddenly 2 weeks ago. It's been horrible, and a whirlwind. Not to give too much information out, but he was not answering the door, so I kicked the door in, and found him...
We found him Thursday night, and by Monday, we were flying to NJ, and the funeral was last Tuesday. Back to Jax Tuesday night. Back to work yesterday. Reality and quiet are slowly starting to creep back in.
How do you sum up a life? I don't know. He was a good Dad, difficult at times, but a loyal friend. I would want no other guy in my corner than him. Just a good Father, Grandfather, Husband, Cousin, Uncle (even Father-in-law).
I said my tribute at the funeral, so I don't want to blab on and on. He set such a high standard for Liberalism, and equality in my family. A earlieNew Deal Democrat, who first voted for Harry Truman; I was proud to see his transformation from someone haunted by the 1960's (like many of his generation) to a true observer of the inequalities in America --- those in its' Ivory Towers, and those that are down in the trenches and fighting.
There was no bigger doubter of Big Business, Republicans, and the Right Wing War Machine. He learned from some of his mistakes in the past (support of the Vietnam War, Barry Goldwater, etc), and evolved into a true Populist Liberal, one who even accompanied me to campaign for President Obama this Summer.
He wasn't always right, but he was a kind and gentle man, a good man. Someone who inspired a lifetime love of reading, and education in me (maybe not Excel or Powerpoint) that I will pass onto Tobin.
He taught me a love of boxing, and I, taught him a love of MMA. I do know that I would not have a special love for the careers of Marco Antonio Barrera, and Erik Morales if it were not for him :)
I can not exagerate the crystal clear memories I have of watching some fights from my home in Jersey City/Madison/Rockaway and getting a phone call from Melbourne Fl. The volume on the TV would be way turned up, and Dad would go "ARE YOU WATCHING THIS!?!?!?"
Either I was drunk on Avenue A, and I was taping it, or I was sitting my ass in front of the TV, and watching it!!
So, in the end, thanks Dad for letting me grow into a decent man, Husband and Father. I've learned a lot, and will not forget you.
We found him Thursday night, and by Monday, we were flying to NJ, and the funeral was last Tuesday. Back to Jax Tuesday night. Back to work yesterday. Reality and quiet are slowly starting to creep back in.
How do you sum up a life? I don't know. He was a good Dad, difficult at times, but a loyal friend. I would want no other guy in my corner than him. Just a good Father, Grandfather, Husband, Cousin, Uncle (even Father-in-law).
I said my tribute at the funeral, so I don't want to blab on and on. He set such a high standard for Liberalism, and equality in my family. A earlieNew Deal Democrat, who first voted for Harry Truman; I was proud to see his transformation from someone haunted by the 1960's (like many of his generation) to a true observer of the inequalities in America --- those in its' Ivory Towers, and those that are down in the trenches and fighting.
There was no bigger doubter of Big Business, Republicans, and the Right Wing War Machine. He learned from some of his mistakes in the past (support of the Vietnam War, Barry Goldwater, etc), and evolved into a true Populist Liberal, one who even accompanied me to campaign for President Obama this Summer.
He wasn't always right, but he was a kind and gentle man, a good man. Someone who inspired a lifetime love of reading, and education in me (maybe not Excel or Powerpoint) that I will pass onto Tobin.
He taught me a love of boxing, and I, taught him a love of MMA. I do know that I would not have a special love for the careers of Marco Antonio Barrera, and Erik Morales if it were not for him :)
I can not exagerate the crystal clear memories I have of watching some fights from my home in Jersey City/Madison/Rockaway and getting a phone call from Melbourne Fl. The volume on the TV would be way turned up, and Dad would go "ARE YOU WATCHING THIS!?!?!?"
Either I was drunk on Avenue A, and I was taping it, or I was sitting my ass in front of the TV, and watching it!!
So, in the end, thanks Dad for letting me grow into a decent man, Husband and Father. I've learned a lot, and will not forget you.
8.20.2012
Post Modern and stuff
Kiddies, I just may be getting into the post modern age here!! I just may be soon continuing to do this blog, but also switch to a podcast type deal. I've found a website that hosts such thangs (for free, which rocks!) . I've found a VOIP phone thingy w;/ which I can call into the show from the computer. Exciting stuff. I'm still testing, and testing some more. I have to get a headset and microphone, and then we will pretty much be rocking and rolling. Good X. The cool thing is that this is my hobby, and it's been a while since that has happened.
So, anybody who reads this, if you have a cause, issue, band etc. you want to promote, please reach out to me. Once everything is movin' and groovin', we will set something up! I'm psyched. I'm sure it will be awful and awful even more. What can you do, y'know? There is no agenda, just me; much like the intention of this blog that I started some 7 yrs ago. I am not looking for a book deal (although, publishers....), I'm not looking for notoriety. I'm just looking to be me. If I can get on here, and make myself laugh, or think; then I'm doing a good thing!! y'know what I mean?
Great weekend! The fam' came home from PA. Soooooo great to see 'em! Missed both Bick and T big time!! Got some Thai food on Friday night, and Saturday; took T to the pool. When did he learn to float on his back!?! Crazy! Bick made 2 great vegan indian meals Sat and Sun nights too. Great great weekend.
Oh, and when I told Toby that Daddy was going to do an Internet Radio Show, he asked if Elmo can call in! See, not even four, and he is looking to call in favors to get ahead in show biz!! LOLOL
So, anybody who reads this, if you have a cause, issue, band etc. you want to promote, please reach out to me. Once everything is movin' and groovin', we will set something up! I'm psyched. I'm sure it will be awful and awful even more. What can you do, y'know? There is no agenda, just me; much like the intention of this blog that I started some 7 yrs ago. I am not looking for a book deal (although, publishers....), I'm not looking for notoriety. I'm just looking to be me. If I can get on here, and make myself laugh, or think; then I'm doing a good thing!! y'know what I mean?
Great weekend! The fam' came home from PA. Soooooo great to see 'em! Missed both Bick and T big time!! Got some Thai food on Friday night, and Saturday; took T to the pool. When did he learn to float on his back!?! Crazy! Bick made 2 great vegan indian meals Sat and Sun nights too. Great great weekend.
Oh, and when I told Toby that Daddy was going to do an Internet Radio Show, he asked if Elmo can call in! See, not even four, and he is looking to call in favors to get ahead in show biz!! LOLOL
8.08.2012
Swingin' Bachelor!
Before you guys get idea(r)s, NO, this is not permanent thing!! :) V, T and I had the utmost pleasure in hosting The Divine Ms. N. for a long weekend. K and V had a blast doing girls stuff (Not that kind of stuff, dirty bird!) like massages and Girls' Dinner night. In a period of magnanimousness, I offhandedly said: "Hey why don't you take T and go up to see your mother?' to V... Well, lo and behold, some 24 hours later, I'm sitting here in my apartment, dressed in gym shorts, and a Fountains of Wayne T-Shirt, and Mimi The Cat is just staring at me vacantly, as I sit here typing on a laptop that needs some serious keyboard repair.
So, It's not very rock n' rolly right now, alas. I'm still keeping it real, real quiet unfortunately! LOL. Just talked to V, she and T are already in Virginia for the night they did good time! I'm still counting down the days until they come back. It is ACHINGLY quiet in this house!! :(
Some points to ponder: 1) I don't think Brandon Vera has ANYTHING to be ashamed of in his loss to Shogun in the UFC on Fox on Saturday. However, there are only SO many "A loss is a win" type scenarios that i can grant. People who have a ton of heart, but lose fights, are still losing those fights. Win next time, Brandon! 2) Been trying to keep it real, and do the job at the work thang of late. Been keeping it real. Not as real as some coworkers that may be near me (insert snarkiness), but pretty gosh darn real. Keeping true to my own style of course. 3) Blown away by the fact that it is the weekend already! 4) I have exciting news about my father, which will soon enough be its' own blog posting. Suffice to say that he has accepted my encouragement in embracing the digital dating age !:)
Finally, several colleagues have been on vacation this week.. Blessed silence at work. No Yenta-ing!! No critiquing of phone call etiquette delivered w/ a genteel southern accent! You almost don't want Monday to arrive!
So, It's not very rock n' rolly right now, alas. I'm still keeping it real, real quiet unfortunately! LOL. Just talked to V, she and T are already in Virginia for the night they did good time! I'm still counting down the days until they come back. It is ACHINGLY quiet in this house!! :(
Some points to ponder: 1) I don't think Brandon Vera has ANYTHING to be ashamed of in his loss to Shogun in the UFC on Fox on Saturday. However, there are only SO many "A loss is a win" type scenarios that i can grant. People who have a ton of heart, but lose fights, are still losing those fights. Win next time, Brandon! 2) Been trying to keep it real, and do the job at the work thang of late. Been keeping it real. Not as real as some coworkers that may be near me (insert snarkiness), but pretty gosh darn real. Keeping true to my own style of course. 3) Blown away by the fact that it is the weekend already! 4) I have exciting news about my father, which will soon enough be its' own blog posting. Suffice to say that he has accepted my encouragement in embracing the digital dating age !:)
Finally, several colleagues have been on vacation this week.. Blessed silence at work. No Yenta-ing!! No critiquing of phone call etiquette delivered w/ a genteel southern accent! You almost don't want Monday to arrive!
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