Spun Today With Tony Ortiz

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:

In this episode I share my July & August 2021 Writing stats, a couple of writing tips 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 tips The first tip from James Clear’s newsletter: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/august-5-2021   The second tip from Quentin Tarantino about 59 minutes and 20 seconds into episode #1675 of the Joe Rogan Experience: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cdu4y60lq6QXyUbhMpVWH?si=3qAJd6lrTeKuYWvdgobt3w&dl_branch=1   Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-David-Gogg

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?   Special thanks to: Jacey Rosa, to my Father Segundo Ortiz, to David Ortiz, Janet Velez, Yudy Azurdia, Raul Azurdia, Zoila Ortiz, Elaine Almonte & Steven Almonte.    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: 9/11: TI

In this episode I speak about season 2 of Dave, Andrew Cuomo resigning as Governor of New York the Afghanistan war drawing to an end and my 5-Boro bike tour woes.   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: https://www.hulu.com/series/dave-ac3a96f0-9614-46af-b524-f59c7d281946?&cmp=12772&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BM_Search_FXonHulu_Google&utm_term=dave%20new%20season&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpreJBhDvARIsAF1_BU2Yg5h8u96NS1WN1OjNAjPVXgDsEHGH4esF4kLCj5rC8JgNpSwCpMYaAoHOEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds   Benny Blanco Talks Weed Tech, Bagels & Toilets | Ext. Interview | DESUS & MERO | SHOWTIME: https://youtu.be/tLxOo5h56KY   Whiskey Ginger - Benny Blanco – 102: https://youtu.be/tvVOUpF2INY   Cuomo res

In this episode I sit down and speak with my long-time friend Jose De La Rosa.  We speak about Jose’s journey to becoming a gold & silver Golden Gloves boxing Champion.  We speak about his decision to become one of New York’s Bravest, a FDNY Firefighter and also about his lifelong dedication to fitness 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 Jose on IG: @doctorfists   Check out Jose’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJP1d_3w_1Eo7mebo8kHmw    Check out photos and more: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/187   Video’s of Jose: https://youtu.be/of8_YH36xsU   Defending Golden Gloves champ Jose De La Rosa fights like an underdog in win over Chordale Booker https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more

In this episode I share a compilation of previously submitted Spun Today Questionnaire responses.   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 Steph Armstrong on Twitter: @stepheeenie   Follow Travis on Twitter: @TravisKepler28   Follow Miss Writer: @TheImprovisor   Check out Eileen Martinez’s website: https://eileenmartinez.org/   Check out Daring to Love While Praying the Rosary on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Love-While-Praying-Rosary/dp/197369574X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CMOLAMBI4P35&dchild=1&keywords=daring+to+love+while+praying+the+rosary&qid=1599965822&sprefix=daring+to+love+%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/su

In this episode I speak about the Amazon original shows; ZeroZeroZero & SOLOS.  I also speak about UFC 264, some Podcast news and the results of the NYC Mayoral Primary Elections!   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:   ZeroZeroZero: https://www.amazon.com/ZeroZeroZero-Season-1/dp/B08BYYBZB9   Solos: https://www.amazon.com/Solos-Season-1/dp/B0945CR5MM   UFC 264: https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-264   Rory & Mal Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnh0w4wdA-AkNTw3FUwAvA   Add your Podcast to Jiosaavn: https://yourcast.jiosaavn.com/     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 w

In this episode I share my April, May & June 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: An excerpt from Nic Pizzolatto on: How I Wrote True Detective: https://youtu.be/2hPn-23N8q4?t=488   The Archer: https://www.amazon.com/The-Archer/dp/B086H3ZBV1/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=the+archer&qid=1625501849&sr=8-4   Why you need to Write Everyday: https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/why-you-need-to-write-everyday   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this s

In this episode I speak about the In the Heights film, UFC 263 and the TV show Godfather of Harlem.   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:   In the Heights: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1321510/   UFC 263: https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-263   Godfather of Harlem: https://www.epix.com/series/godfather-of-harlem   Anthony Ramos Talks 'Transformers' Role, Latino Representation In Hollywood, New Music + More: https://youtu.be/myKKflgaCcM   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).

This is the AudioBook 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 & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. 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: 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

In this episode I speak about the Joe Budden Podcast break up, the amazing Bronzeville Podcast, and recent U.F.O. sightings that were acknowledged by the Pentagon and U.S. Government!   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: Bronzeville: Episode 1 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bronzeville/id1199964972?i=1000380906071 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dkXVQjvrNvu7YASHOKl4H?si=2MmS8CgCSriGBL0ZawMpeg&dl_branch=1&nd=1   Website: https://bronzevilleseries.com/   NYT: Glowing Aura and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/16/us/politics/pentagon-program-ufo-harry-reid.html   TIME: Navy Pilot Says UFO He Saw Off California Was ‘Not of This World’ https:/