#249 – Fly (Audio Book) (Re-Release)
#249 – Fly (Audio Book) (Re-Release)

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Fly.  If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/fly.

I also speak about self-publishing my first book and the process that entailed.  Happy Holidays to you and yours and may 2016 be the year that finally begins to bring your ambitions and desires to fruition (don’t forget to work hard for them…it’s kind of a key ingredient).  

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#247 – Free-Writing Session (Dealing with Self-Doubt, Tremendous: The Life of a Comedy Savage by Joey “Coco” Diaz and more!)
#247 – Free-Writing Session (Dealing with Self-Doubt, Tremendous: The Life of a Comedy Savage by Joey “Coco” Diaz and more!)

In this episode I share my Writing stats for August, September and October 2023!  I give you an update on my short story collection.  I tell you about what I’ve been reading and I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way.   Lastly, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, that can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting. 

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#246 – Abismael Gonzalez (Military Veteran) (Re-Release)
#246 – Abismael Gonzalez (Military Veteran) (Re-Release)

In this episode my boy Abismael Gonzalez joins us.  Abi is a Veteran of the United States Army, an active instructor for the US Army Coast Guard, and a Port Authority Police Officer.  He enlisted about a month before 9/11, the events of which would irreversibly shape our world.  We take a deep dive into his experiences being deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months, followed by being deployed to Iraq for another 15 months.  If you’ve ever wondered what War is really like … take a listen and join me in thanking Abi for his service. 

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#245 – How to Format and Distribute a Book, Twin Lights Ride 2023, Oppenheimer and the Imitation Game
#245 – How to Format and Distribute a Book, Twin Lights Ride 2023, Oppenheimer and the Imitation Game

In this episode I speak about a few things I left out of episode 244 of the Pod, related to how to format, copyright and distribute your own book.  I also speak about taking part in the latest Twin Lights Ride in Highlands, NJ by Bike NY.  I also speak about this summer’s blockbuster film, Oppenheimer.

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#244 – Melted Cold (How to write a Short Story Collection)
#244 – Melted Cold (How to write a Short Story Collection)

In this episode I speak all about my journey in writing: Melted Cold, my first Short Story Collection.  Listen to hear about how I came up with the ideas for each of the eight stories, what tips and tools I used for writing, editing and publishing. Who I used for cover design and who I used for editing.  Also find out my roll out strategy, my marketing strategy and much, much more.

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#243 – Two Broadway Musicals, Succession and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!
#243 – Two Broadway Musicals, Succession and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!

In this episode I speak about watching two Broadway Musicals: MJ and Back to the Future!  I also speak about watching the HBO series, Succession and wrap it up with another addition to our legendary segment “GOATs doing GOAT $hit” where we celebrate the true champions of greatness and highlight the phenomenal achievements of extraordinary individuals.

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#242 – 9/11 Never Forget (firsthand experiences, from New Yorkers) (Re-release)
#242 – 9/11 Never Forget (firsthand experiences, from New Yorkers) (Re-release)

In this special edition episode of the Spun Today Podcast, you’ll hear a collection of firsthand experiences, from New Yorkers that lived through the events of 9/11.  Memories are fleeting and have a way of fading away into a once-upon-a-time haze that we seldom revisit and when we do, they just seem like surreal experiences.  I think that an important component to history not repeating itself, is continuing to share and speak about our learned experiences.  Where were you during the events of 9/11?

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#239 – Free-Writing Session (Short Story Collection status, Your Characters Wants vs Need, I’d Like to Play alone, Please by Tom Segura and more!)
#239 – Free-Writing Session (Short Story Collection status, Your Characters Wants vs Need, I’d Like to Play alone, Please by Tom Segura and more!)

In this episode I share my Writing stats for June 2023!  I give you an update on my upcoming short story collection and how it continues to go with working with my editor.  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. 

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#236 – Saving a Life, Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, The Flash and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!
#236 – Saving a Life, Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, The Flash and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!

In this episode I speak about the time I saved the life of a little old lady!  I also speak about going to Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comedy Festival.  I also recap and review watching The Flash movie and wrap it up with another addition to our legendary segment “GOATs doing GOAT $hit” where we celebrate the true champions of greatness and highlight the phenomenal achievements of extraordinary individuals.

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#235 – Free-Writing Session (the editing process, Prologues vs. Flashbacks, The Creative Act and more!)
#235 – Free-Writing Session (the editing process, Prologues vs. Flashbacks, The Creative Act and more!)

In this episode I share my Writing stats for March, April & May 2023!  I give you an update on my upcoming short story anthology and how it continues to go with working with my editor.  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. 

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