Spun Today With Tony Ortiz

In this episode I randomly rant about UFC 194, the Latin Explosion Doc on HBO and the parallels I see with attempts to keeping out Syrian refugees, etc. I speak about the movie Nightcrawler with Jake Gyllenhaal that I finally saw (I know, I know…took me long enough). I also speak a bit about the Jets taking over New York and beating the Giants and using that momentum to demolish the Titans the week after. I also read a couple of questionnaires that were submitted this week by two writers; Amy Marcello and by another person that chose to remain anonymous.  Enjoy and Happy Holidays! Links referenced in this episode: Purchase Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Flesh-Bones-Collection-Writings/dp/0804831866/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1450122582&sr=1-1&keywords=zen+flesh+zen+bones Outro Song: Jose Feliciano – Feliz Navidad Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft. I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire

In this episode I read/review some free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also speak about Thanksgiving, watching the movies True Romance, Hamburger Hill and Creed. The Vice episode where President Obama (@POTUS) visits a Federal Prison and speaks about issues with the current prison/legal system in the U.S. I’m taking a 10 part online Photography course via Shaw Academy and I speak a bit about that, I speak about Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) announcing his retirement and also read off a couple of pieces that resonated with me from the Tao Te Ching; #57 & #64. Links referenced in this episode: Shaw Academy; Practical Professional Online Education: http://www.shawacademy.com/ Kobe Bryant’s letter - Dear Basketball: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/dear-basketball/ Purchase the Tao Te Ching: http://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Illustrated-Journey/dp/0711229643/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449009087&sr=8-3&keywords=tao+te+ching Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re p

In this episode I read/review some free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also speak about the UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm upset. Going to see my favorite Basketball player; Kobe Bryant play live for the first time before he retires, watching Aziz Ansaris new show on Netflix; Master of None, Watching an HBO Miniseries; Show Me A Hero, which is based on the True Story of Nick Wasicsko, the youngest big-city Mayor in America. I saw the movie; The End of the Tour, which is a Drama/Biography based on the True Story of Writer & Journalist David Lipsky interviewing author David Foster Wallace for Rolling Stone Magazine. Check out Wallace’s famed commencement speech; This Is Water if you haven’t already (it’s a really good one). I went to see the hilariously prolific Bill Burr at MSG, I read two more readings from the Tao Te Ching; #33 & #44, and lastly I read and go over another Spun Today questionnaire submission by: Christa @GirlOxygen. Links referenced in this episode: Th

In this episode I read/review some free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also speak about making my nieces 1st Bday Cake (thanks YouTube), watching ‘The Sacred Science’ documentary for free thanks to www.reset.me. I watched Chinatown for the first time (regularly rated as the best Screenplay ever written). This years World Series (LGM!), taking a day off and going to Forest Park in my hometown of Queens, NY to take some Autumn pics (that you can see at www.spuntoday.com/photography), a cool new YouTube channel I stumbled upon from Evan Carmichael: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelingTheMasters which compiles a list of ‘Top 10 Rules for Success’ from various interviews of people like Jay-Z, Eminem, Warren Buffet and Bruce Lee. Lastly I share two excerpts from the book I’m currently reading that resonated with me and that I think are dope; Tao Te Ching #10 & #17. Links referenced in this episode: The Sacred Science Documentary: http://www.thesacredscience.com/film_scre

In this episode I read/review some free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also speak about watching Waking Up with Sam Harris, Season one of Narcos on Netflix and Project Greenlight on HBO. I went to my yearly Tailgate (Lets go Jets!). I watched the first Democratic Presidential Debate (watch it here if you’d like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr1KJR5UZjM, as well as the second Republican debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehRCd7f5RJc. I also saw Amy Schumer’s HBO special: Live at the Apollo (hilarious). Lastly, on my quest for the perfect cup o’ joe, I found a great seasonal coffee, listen to find out which. Links referenced in this episode: JP Morgan Chase Fourth Quarter Financial Report: https://investor.shareholder.com/jpmorganchase/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=891204 Wall Street Journal article by Stephen Grocer about the Biggest Bank Settlements: http://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-21913 Uproxx article referencing Amy Schumer & Patrice O’Neal Jokes: http://

Namaste. In this episode I tell you all about my second business trip to India (don’t worry the focus is on all the cool shit I got to do and see outside of work). I did less touristy stuff this time, and feel like I got more of a feel of the “real” India. Come along with me to the other side of the Planet! Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft. I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/ Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk The Short Film that I played the Audio of: Feelings of Longing. A Film by Ana Stefaniak Outro Song: Sky’s the Limit – Notorious BIG feat. 112

In this episode I read/review my attempt at writing a Poem, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/theres-greatness-there. I also speak about going to the Dominican Republic for an awesome wedding (that gave my fiancée the itch), reading ‘The Present’ by Spencer Johnson and beginning to read the Tao Te Ching, my Fantasy Football Draft, the Vice piece about cutting edge Cancer treatments, how you can get free Spun Today bookmarks, having to go back to India and lastly, I reflect on approaching my 1st full year of Podcasting. Check out The Present by Spencer Johnson: Purchase Book Here Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZ

This episode is a dedication to all of my favorite Podcasts.  I read through and reflect on a few of my favorite episode excerpts that I’ve transcribed and located here http://www.spuntoday.com/odetopodcasts/ for your reading pleasure, and share some writing tips I’ve come across.   Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com  Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.I also speak about how I changed an inverter transformer on my Samsung TV myself for $15.  Thanks to the power of YouTube and eBay.  Watching the movies Trainwreck and Avengers: Age of Ultron. I speak a little bit about the first Republican Presidential debate. Lawrence Lessig on why Donald Trump is Good for Democracy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPWqbsCLAa4&feature=youtu.be #TYT Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10 Outro Song: Redemption Song - B

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Lecture Hall.  If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/lecturehall I also speak about Ronda Rousey and UFC 190, taking a day off to go to Coney Island beach, I speak about a few new Podcasts that I’ve been listening to lately, my background in real estate and the origins of this story. The Blackout Documentary I mentioned (shout out to @JosephVecsey for putting me on): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wcbw39Pyd0 Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

This episode is the promo for the upcoming audio book of the Short Story; Lecture Hall.  If you want to read the story, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/lecturehall Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also share the questionnaire feedback answered by Model, Writer & Painter Margaux Brooke.  Follow her on Twitter @MargauxBrooke.  I also share the questionnaire feedback answered by Writer, Martial Artist, University Professor and Host of The Drunken Taoist Podcast Daniele Bolelli.  Follow him on Twitter @DBolelli. For more info on Margaux check out: http://margauxbrooke.tumblr.com/ For more info on Daniele check out: http://thedrunkentaoist.com/ Check out Daniele’s Books: Author Daniele Bolelli Subscribe to one of my favorite Podcasts: The Drunken Taoist Podcast ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this l

In this episode I release the final two (out of five) separate recordings from my recent business trip to India (don’t worry the focus is on all the cool shit I got to do and see outside of work).  Come along with me on my first trip to the other side of the Planet! Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Song used after intro and between recordings: Suraj Hua Maddham - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zKs8i7Nc8 Song used after outro: Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Sanam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrpRI8NyulE

In this episode I release three (out of five) separate recordings from my recent business trip to India (don’t worry the focus is on all the cool shit I got to do and see outside of work).  Come along with me on my first trip to the other side of the Planet! Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Song used between recordings: Andala Rakshasi - Yemito Ivale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbCbho7aLYw

This is the first “episode” that I ever recorded.  Unreleased until now.  In this episode I shoot the shit with one of my closest and long time friend, Steve.  We both try and get a feel for Podcasting while having the same random conversation we’d be having off-air.  Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also share the questionnaire feedback answered by Science-fiction and Fantasy author David Kristoph.  Follow him on Twitter @DavidKristoph.     Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I break the free-writing and audio book trends of the Podcast, and randomly rant about shit that’s on my mind.  I speak about the 5-boro bike tour again, the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, the Jon Jones situation and other upcoming UFC fights. Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/   Outro song credit: Eminem -‘Till I Collapse Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also speak about The 5 Boro Bike Tour in NYC (a yearly, 40 mile Cycling Marathon of 32 Thousand Cyclists and 0 Cars). Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F  

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.  I also speak about meeting Joe Rogan, Ari Shaffir and Tony Hinchcliffe.  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F

This episode is a collection of all of the “Bloopers” I pulled out from editing the audio book version of the Short Story; Nostrand Ave.  It's the 'behind the scenes' of the making of the audio book.  Every 'um', burp and misread sentence.  If you want to read the story, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/nostrandave. To listen to the edited audio book Podcast, check out episode #017 – Nostrand Ave (Audio Book).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F