Spun Today With Tony Ortiz

In this episode I share my Writing stats for February 2023.  I share some insights from my first time experiences with working with an editor on my upcoming short story anthology.  I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading.  Lastly, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, that can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe      Links referenced in this episode:     Writing Tip: Write the Big Moment Big: https://stevenpressfield.com/2022/05/write-the-big-moment-big-2/   The Writing Life by Annie Dillard: https://amzn.to/3G6JiKb   The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: https://amzn.to/3ZsN6Mw   The Creative Act: A Way of Bein

In this episode I speak about watching two stand-up comedy specials: Chris Rocks’ Selective Outrage and Marlon Wayans’ God Loves Me.  My reaction + some of my favorite bits.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.     Time Stamps: (02:34) - Recap of Chris Rocks Comedy Special (Selective Outrage) (24:305) - Recap of Marlon Wayan’s Comedy Special (God Loves Me)   Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday    Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: Chris Rock: Selective Outrage: https://www.netflix.com/title/80167499   Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me: https://youtu.be/N4YXCYM_SOk    The slap heard around the world - Oscars 2022 - Will Smith smacks Chris Rock (Recap & Review): https://youtu.be/Ih_U_eL6yMA     Will by Will Smith (Recap &

In this episode I speak about the prolific body of work and legacy of John Hughes, watching the movie You People on Netflix and the FX show, The Bear on Hulu.      The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.     Time Stamps: (02:48) - John Hughes' body of work (20:39) - You People (27:24) - The Bear (37:39) - GOATs doing GOAT $hit (the Jay-Z D'usse deal)   Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: John Hughes: The Voice of a Generation: https://youtu.be/AlrGg0X1iKs Heartbreak and Triumph: The Legacy of John Hughes: https://youtu.be/GaJPKObElGo LA Times obituary - John Hughes: https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-john-hughes7-2009aug07-story.html   You People: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14826022/   The Bear: https://www.imdb.com/titl

In this episode I sit down to chop it up with four of my oldest friends.  We share stories about growing up Dominican!  Join us for discussions on having immigrant parents, mental health, raising children, gender roles within our culture, favorite Dominican foods, traditions and much more!   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:     A$AP Rocky - Wild for the Night: https://youtu.be/1eWdbMBYlH4   Check out our guests on previous episodes of the Pod: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/138 https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/142   Follow Steven’s restaurants on IG: @ purple_hearts_nyc @ auracocina @ room100_bk   Check out Vini’s book recommendation by Matt Walsh: Johnny the Walrus https://amzn.to/3S4kQxJ FERNANDO VILLALONA - DOMIN

In this episode I share my Writing stats for December of 2022 & January of 2023.  I give you an update on my first anthology of short stories (coming soon).  I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading.  Lastly, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which MIGHT be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe      Links referenced in this episode:       The Book of Jose a Memoir by Fat Joe: https://amzn.to/3HrXsW2   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way   & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale  http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).    Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you’re passionate about yo

In this episode I speak about the new open AI technology, Chat GPT.  I also speak about Ian Lara’s latest stand-up comedy special, Romantic Comedy.  I recap and review watching the Stutz documentary and the California Typewriter documentary.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Time Stamps: (03:36) - What is Chat GPT?  (14:53) - Ian Lara's Romantic Comedy Stand up Special (21:08) - Stutz Documentary (33:31) - California Typewriter Documentary    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Want to try ChatGPT? https://chat.openai.com/auth/login   ChatGPT article: https://www.okaybliss.com/who-owns-chatgpt/   OpenAI: https://openai.com/   Ian Lara: Romantic Comedy | Official Trailer | HBO https://youtu.be/4FrB2qYf9BU   Ian Lara IG: @ianlaralive   Stutz Documentary: https://

In this episode I speak about S3 & S4 (the final season) of Atlanta and I speak about my experience with my new VR Headset.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Atlanta: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4288182/   Donald Glover Stand Up Clip - Advice from Tracy Morgan: https://youtu.be/xs_zLnXsZH4   Why Donald Glover's Atlanta Feels So Weird: https://youtu.be/8rOU9wrEsoo   Meta Quest 2 Headset (Affiliate Link): https://www.oculus.com/referrals/link/SpunToday/   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books:

In this episode I recap and reflect on the top 5 Spun Today episodes of 2022.  I also share some of my writing and podcasting goals for 2023.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Episode 200 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/200 Episode 201 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/201 Episode 203 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/203 Episode 219 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/219 Episode 202 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/202     Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way   & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale  http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).    Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you’re passionate about your craft. 

In this episode I share my Writing stats for October & November of 2022.  I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading.  I share a Spun Today questionnaire submitted by fellow writer Chance Durant and I also read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe      Links referenced in this episode:     Writing Tip from Joyce Carol Oates Master Class: https://www.masterclass.com/s/1249b273   New Yorker Article by Anthony Bourdain on April 12th 1999 Don’t Eat Before Reading This: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1999/04/19/dont-eat-before-reading-this   Follow Chance Durant on Twitter: @chancedurant1   Kickstarter for his latest

In this Thanksgiving episode of the Pod, I speak about watching the Amazon series; The Terminal List and watching Ari Shaffir’s latest comedy special; JEW.  I also recap UFC 281 and speak on some recent Podcast beef (My Expert Opinion).   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   The Terminal List: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HYNH8TK/?ref=DVM_US_DL_SL_GO_AST_TLIST22_mkw_sM0XZ351s-dc&mrntrk=pcrid__slid__pgrid_1239149879340397_pgeo_97157_x__ptid_kwd-77447083494618:loc-190   Jack Carr website: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/   How Navy SEAL Author Jack Carr Got Chris Pratt’s Attention: https://youtu.be/Jq8DbdwPrCI   Jack Carr goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/267771.Jack_Carr   Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL:

This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Bully by Tony Ortiz http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/bully. *Original Release Date: Oct 23, 2014*  The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and

In this episode I speak about Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, an update on the Adnan Syed case, watching UFC 280, a new addition to our GOATs doing GOAT $hit segment (Joe Veras) and George Carlin’s American Dream documentary.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYn1GYQpzpKtzhQEAAARe   Asia Argento, a #MeToo Leader, Made a Deal With Her Own Accuser https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/19/us/asia-argento-assault-jimmy-bennett.html   ANTHONY BOURDAIN PAID Asia Argento’s ACCUSER In Sexual Assault Case: https://www.tmz.com/2018/08/21/asia-argento-anthony-bourdain-broke-sexual-assault-rape-settlement/   Don’t Eat Before Reading This: h

In this episode I share my Writing stats from May thru September of 2022.  I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about a Masterclass I’ve been watching.  I also read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe      Links referenced in this episode:     The Writing Life by Annie Dillard: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Life-Annie-Dillard/dp/0060919884/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18C67ID7H5M4Q&keywords=The+Writing+Life&qid=1665604000&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjAzIiwicXNhIjoiMS42NCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+writing+life%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1   Joyce Carol Oates Teaches the Art of the Short Story: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/joyce-carol-oat

In this episode I speak about the untimely death of Battle Rap legend, Pat Stay.  I speak about Adnan Syed being released from Prison after 23 years and I also speak about watching the Oscar winning short film: Two Distant Strangers.  Lastly, I wrap up the episode with some details about a recent trip to the Dominican Republic.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Pat Stay, acclaimed Canadian battle rapper, fatally stabbed: https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/05/entertainment/pat-stay-obit/index.html   Pat Stay Suspect Arrested But Not Charged One Day Before Star’s Tribute: https://allhiphop.com/news/pat-stay-suspect-arrested-but-not-charged-one-day-before-stars-tribute/   BEST BARS FROM PAT STAY #RIP #LEGEND #GOAT

In this episode I speak about the Greek school of Philosophy known as Stoicism. Not with any authority, deep (or even shallow) knowledge of the topic … but just something that I heard, that was thought provoking and in my opinion a useful tool that could possibly have practical applications in other things/areas of life.   *Recorded Sep 25, 2016 but NEVER BEFORE RELEASED* The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: The Tim Ferriss Show - #185: Practicing What You Preach: http://fourhourworkweek.com/2016/09/14/practicing-what-you-preach/   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/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You –

In this episode I speak about watching Bill Burr’s latest comedy special, Live at Red Rocks.  I also speak about watching the movies; Fourth of July and A Journal for Jordan.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Bill Burr Live at Red Rocks: https://www.netflix.com/title/81457341   Sean Connery on slapping women uncut: https://youtu.be/_YDqm7LXt2g   Fourth of July: https://louisck.com/pages/fourth-of-july   A Journal for Jordan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995854/   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Pencil Case.  It’s based on a true story from childhood, depicting some lessons learned when I used to go to work with my Dad during school summer vacation. If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/pencilcase. *Original Release Date: November 14th, 2019*    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own wa

In this episode I speak about watching Andrew Schulz’s latest comedy special, Infamous.  I speak about watching Stranger Things season 4 and Billions season 6.  I also share an addition to our GOATs doing GOAT $hit segment!    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: Andrew Schulz: https://theandrewschulz.com/   Stranger Things: https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281   Billions: https://www.sho.com/billions/season/6   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your ow

This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story A Night Out by Tony Ortiz https://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/anightout   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: Check out the short story here: https://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/anightout     Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire 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 speak about the experience of welcoming our first-born.  I speak delivery, recovery, leaving the hospital, the first few nights at home and how life has changed since.      The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.  *Original Release Date: July 26th, 2018*    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/question