Spun Today With Tony Ortiz

In this episode I share a throwback montage of 4 Spun Today Questionnaire’s that have been filled out in the past.  Why not have a single episode that centralizes all the tips, motivation tools and tricks adopted by fellow Writers and Creatives?  If you’d like to partake in filling out your own, check it out at: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/.  Thanks again to David Kristoph, Margaux Brooke, Daniele Bolelli & Christa.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.  *Original Release Date: June 1st, 2017*    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: Follow @DavidKristoph and check out his books here: https://www.amazon.com/David-Kristoph/e/B00R1THZZ6/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk   Follow @MargauxBrooke and check out her YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/margauxbrooke   Follow

In this episode I speak about the series finale of Ozark, Katt Williams latest comedy special WWIII, visiting South Carolina and 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:   Ozark Season 4: https://www.netflix.com/title/80117552   Katt Williams WWIII: https://www.netflix.com/title/81078615   Kevin Hart’s $100 million dollar deal: https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/kevin-hart-lands-100-million-business-deal/   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 & Paper

This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Ball & Chain by Tony Ortiz http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/ballchain *Original Release Date: March 12th, 2015*    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/ballchain 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 Podca

In this episode I share my February, March & April 2022 Writing stats.  I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading.  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:     Derek Sivers notes On Writing Well by William Zinsser https://sive.rs/book/OnWritingWell   The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. (Buy Here)   1984 by George Orwell (Buy Here)   Video SparkNotes: Orwell's 1984 Summary: https://youtu.be/h9JIKngJnCU   Free-Write Post: Levels of Reality - https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/levelsofreality   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your

In this episode I speak about watching the movies: The Batman & Spider-Man No way Home.  Watching Jerrod Carmichael’s latest comedy special: Rothaniel, Bill Maher’s latest comedy special: #Adulting and seeing Jo Koy live at UBS Arena.   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 Batman: https://www.thebatman.com/   The Batman: 7 Best Comics That Influenced The Movie: https://screenrant.com/the-batman-best-comics-that-influenced-inspired-movie/   Spider-Man: No Way Home: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10872600/   Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel: https://www.hbo.com/movies/jerrod-carmichael-rothaniel   Bill Maher’s #Adulting: https://www.hbo.com/movies/bill-maher-adulting   Bill Maher | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 124 http

This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Chopper City by Tony Ortiz http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/choppercity   *Original Release Date: Nov 20, 2014*    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/choppercity 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:

In this episode I speak about the viral incident that happened during the Oscar awards with Will Smith smacking Chris Rock on stage during this live star-studded event.  I also speak about watching the movie; The Tender Bar.     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:   Watch the uncensored moment Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, drops F-bomb: https://youtu.be/myjEoDypUD8   Questlove Was in a Meditative State During the Slap: https://www.vulture.com/2022/03/will-smith-chris-rock-winner-questlove.html   King Richard Recap: https://youtu.be/f2hT8X2CdCA?t=1831   Will by Will Smith (Recap & Review): https://youtu.be/kMscYB5Ujwk   ROAST OF WILL SMITH | Flagrant 2 with Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh: https://youtu.be

In this episode I speak about watching Ozark season 4 part 1, Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, Cobra Kai season 4 and I share another 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: Ozark: https://www.netflix.com/title/80117552   Jeen-yuhs: https://www.netflix.com/title/81426972   Cobra Kai S4: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7221388/episodes?season=4   Will Smith acquiring Karate Kid franchise: https://www.looper.com/632413/strongest-superheroes-in-history-ranked/   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.s

In this episode I speak about the egregious Russian invasion of Ukraine, and about the latest Joe Rogan controversies.   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:   Timeline of Ukraine History: https://libguides.cairn.edu/ukraine/timeline   Timeline of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine   Why Russia is Invading Ukraine: https://youtu.be/If61baWF4GE   Delta is severing ties with Russia's flag carrier Aeroflot: https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/delta-is-severing-ties-with-russias-flag-carrier-aeroflot/articleshow/89835592.cms   NHL Statement: https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-statement-on-russia-invasion-of-ukraine/c-331296136   Tibet Supporters Prote

In this episode I share my November & December 2021 Writing stats as well as my January 2022 Writing stats. I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading.  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:     Fear of Success Anonymous: https://stevenpressfield.com/2022/01/fear-of-success-anonymous/   Will by Will Smith, Mark Manson: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Will/dp/B096MWJLNW/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644782344&sr=1-2   Joyner Lucas & Will Smith - Will (Remix): https://youtu.be/V5a7cVf2NeM   Is Love Red or Blue? https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/i

In this episode I speak about watching The Matrix Resurrections, The Chi season 4, Jim Gaffigan’s latest comedy special: Comedy Monster and add another 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:   Matrix Resurrections: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10838180/   Check out the Based on a True Story Podcast: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/   The Chi: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6294706/   Jason Weaver Turned Down $2M Check for Lion King, Took $100K + Royalties (Part 7): https://youtu.be/utesLesCSXA   Jim Gaffigan: Comedy Monster - https://www.netflix.com/title/81251385   YMH Stitcher deal: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/siriusxm-signs-deal-to-integrate-ymh-studios-into-stitcher htt

In this episode I recap and reflect on the top 5 Spun Today episodes of 2021.  I also share some of my writing and podcasting goals for 2022.   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 177 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/177 Episode 179 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/179 Episode 171 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/171 Episode 178 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/178 Episode 176 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/176   Drown by Junot Diaz: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QUEHOY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2   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 o

In this episode I speak about my and my family’s experience with having COVID.   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:   Johns Hopkins: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html   CDC General information related to the Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Pfizer-BioNTech.html   Ivermectin Nobel Prize: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34466270/   Reuters Ivermectin fact check: https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-nobel-ivermectin-idUSL1N2QB2XA   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

In this episode I speak about watching three stand-up comedy specials; Neal Brennan’s Unacceptable, Michael Che’s; Shame the Devil & Drew Michael’s; red blue green.  I also speak about watching the movie; King Richard and close the year-end show on a high note of a few GOATs doing GOAT $hit!   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:   Neal Brennan: Unacceptable: https://www.unacceptableshow.com/   Michael Che’s: Shame the Devil: https://www.netflix.com/title/81152775   Drew Michael’s: red blue green: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYZLVfgyBc5fDwgEAAACB   Link to my Drew Michael based Writing Pieces: https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/myamalgamation https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/expressmyselfthatway   Kin

In this episode I speak with fellow Author, Roderick Edwards.  Roderick has published 13 books.  He writes both fiction and non-fiction across several different sub-genres.  We speak about his upbringing, where he was adopted at age four and tracked down his birth family at age fifty!  We also speak about the inspiration and background to many of his books, his writing process 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:   Follow Roderick on Twitter: @Roderickedotcom   Check out Roderick’s Website: https://rodericke.com/   Check out all of Roderick’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Roderick-Edwards/e/B07B9R59Q2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1638931463&sr=1-1   Joanna Penn’s Website: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/   Che

In this episode I share my September & October 2021 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading.  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:   This episode’s writing tip: Mind Mapping: https://lateralaction.com/creative-thinking/   How to Market a Book Third Edition (Books for Writers) by Joanna Penn: (Link Here)   Joanna Penn’s Website: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/   Buffer (Social Media Tool): https://publish.buffer.com/   Later (Social Media Tool): https://app.later.com/   Podspike: https://podspike.com/   Podnews: https://podnews.net/   K-lytics: https://k-lytics.com/

In this episode I speak with my longtime friend, Christy Medina.  Christy just completed the Chicago marathon in October of 2021.  We speak about her experiences training leading up to the event, how the marathon went, cool things she did while in Chicago 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:   Follow Christy on Instagram: @never_minding_   Check out the Chicago Marathon: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/   New York Road Runners: https://www.nyrr.org/run/race-calendar?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-K2MBhC-ARIsAMtLKRvjSZ7EBjz_IYC59d_9yLZM-3IjEqB9V9EgOh2G_zZJd1Tlvl8ql8kaAvG9EALw_wcB   Check out photos that Christy shared with us, on the episode webpage:   Highland Park in Brooklyn: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/highland-park/highl

A year has passed and Grayson is now 1 year old.  I decided to re-release this episode to reflect on the experience of his birth.  Here’s the original description: In this episode my wife and I speak about the experience of welcoming our second-born child home.  We speak pregnancy, delivery, recovery, leaving the hospital during COVID times, the scary experience of her having to be re-admitted into the hospital postpartum, and much more!   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.  *Original Release Date: Nov 12, 2020*    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 of 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 &

In this episode I speak about watching two stand-up comedy specials; Dave Chappelles’ The Closer and Shane Gillis’ Live in Austin.  I also speak about watching a hilarious show La Factoría.   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:   Dave Chappelles’ The Closer: https://www.netflix.com/title/81228510   CNN coverage: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/11/entertainment/dave-chappelle-netflix/index.html   Sojourner Truth “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech: https://thehermitage.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Sojourner-Truth_Aint-I-a-Woman_1851.pdf   8:46 Special: https://youtu.be/3tR6mKcBbT4   La Factoria TV page: https://www.youtube.com/c/Section8isBallingFilmz/videos   Ivan interviewed Chef Papí: https://youtu.be/qdgKwyvGEuA   My Chef Papí Interview:

In this episode I speak about watching the movie Free Guy, the 3-part documentary series; Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean and season 3 of Master of None (Moments in Love). Last but not least, happy birthday to the Spun Today Podcast!!! 7 Years ago (as of yesterday) episode 001 of the Podcast aired!   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:   Free Guy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6264654/   Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14968268/   Moments in Love: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14500542/   Forbes DeLorean Article: https://www.forbes.com/wheels/news/john-delorean-reinvented-the-dream-car-then-he-totaled-it/   Chris Rock interviews Aziz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfT3F_HTFDU   Brian Tallerico piece: