Spun Today With Tony Ortiz

In this episode I speak about the KOTD Rap Battle MASS3 event, watching the movies: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 & Girls Trip. I also speak about the protests in Charlottesville, VA over the removal of a statue that was memorializing the Confederacy’s top General; Robert E. Lee. I then speak about Solar Eclipse 2017 and lastly the bout between Mayweather & McGregor.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl.    Links referenced in this episode:  KOTD - Rap Battle - Dizaster vs Hollow Da Don | #MASS3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-mF45hO2XY   KOTD - Pat Stay vs Bigg K | #MASS3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIr1W8LaTTg&t=5s   KOTD - Arsonal vs Iron Solomon | #MASS3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj7caRVWkKI   NYT article about the removal of the Robert E. Lee Statue: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/13/us/charlottesville-rally-protest-statue.html?mcubz=0   Several articles referencing the proof of permit for count

In this episode I speak about season 5 of Orange is the New Black, the movies; Spider-Man: Homecoming & Despicable Me 3, The Defiant Ones documentary and UFC 214.   Links referenced in this episode:   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/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   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   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&am

In this episode I read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.   Links referenced in this episode:   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/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   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   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   Shop at the Spun Toda

In this episode I speak about the loss of a loved one, our family pet, Shady. I also speak about the movies: Gifted, Split, The LEGO Batman movie, & The Fate of the Furious. Then we dive into the shows: Better Call Saul & Master of None Season 2. Lastly, I speak about Hasan Minhaj’s comedy special on Netflix; Homecoming King.   Links referenced in this episode:   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/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   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.s

In this episode I speak about Mayweather vs McGregor officially being announced, watching F is for Family on Netflix and what I like most about the Writing on The Carmichael Show. Lastly I read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.   Links referenced in this episode:  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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   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   Shop on iTunes using t

In this episode I speak about Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. This is a prevalent topic in today’s media that doesn’t seem to be fleeting the way most coverage is nowadays. I read an article in The New Yorker that resonated with me due to its depth, background and breadth of the topic and I’m going to share and reflect on a few excerpts from it in a Dan Carlin-esque way.   Links referenced in this episode:   New Yorker Article referenced in this episode: Annals of Diplomacy – ‘Active Measures’ (Print Copy) ‘Trump, Putin, and the new Cold War’ (Online Copy) by Evan Osnos, David Remnick and, Joshua Yaffa: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/06/trump-putin-and-the-new-cold-war   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/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now av

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.   Links referenced in this episode:   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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   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=446

In this episode I speak about completing the 40th Annual NYC Five Boro Bike Tour. I also speak about watching an HBO documentary of David McCullough called Paining with Words. I also watched a Louis C.K. masterpiece; Horace & Pete. Lastly I share a Spun Today Questionnaire response from fellow Writer Steph Armstrong.   Links referenced in this episode: David McCullough: Painting with Words - https://vimeo.com/3763849   Horace & Pete: https://louisck.net/show/horace-and-pete     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/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&

In this episode I speak about watching 13 Reasons Why, listening to a dope new Podcast that I stumbled upon; Bronzeville and watching Adam Sandlers’ Sandy Wexler movie and beginning to watch a 6 Part Documentary series titled Time: A Kalief Browder Story.   Links referenced in this episode: Check out the Bronzeville Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bronzeville/id1199964972?mt=2&i=1000380906071 Or Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/audiohq/bronzeville/e/episode-1-49054067?autoplay=true   HERE’S WHY THE ‘BRONZEVILLE’ PODCAST SERIES IS A MUST-LISTEN: http://www.nuhitz.com/heres-why-the-bronzeville-podcast-series-is-a-must-listen/           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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Pho

In this episode I speak about going to the theatre to watch Boss Baby and seeing a movie that I had never heard of, that came out in 2016 staring Eddie Murphy; Mr. Church. I also speak about UFC Fight Night Johnson vs. Reis and lastly I read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.   Links referenced in this episode: Glengarry Glen Ross Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elrnAl6ygeM Boyka Undisputed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGmae-CNj5w   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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=

In this episode I speak about how great of an era we’re in for Stand-Up Comedy. I’ve recently watched: Jim Norton’s Mouthful of Shame, Dave Chappell’s Collection 1 & 2, Mike Birbiglia’s Thank God for Jokes, Amy Schumer’s The Leather Special and Jerrod Carmichael’s Love at the Store. I revisit the book I’m currently reading: The Magic of Thinking Big, I speak about training for the 5-Boro Cycling Marathon and building a PVC fence with my brother. Lastly, I read the Spun Today questionnaire response filled out by fellow Writer; Elaine Almonte.   Links referenced in this episode: Dave Chappelle on escaping fame, returning to stand-up with Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKeO-f3yg6Q             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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now avai

In this episode I speak about going to have homemade ice cream at a Queens, NY gem; Eddies Sweet Shop, the Amazon original series Sneaky Pete, the movies Manchester by the Sea & Fences. I also speak about the Broadway play, Cats and reading; The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz.   Links referenced in this episode:   Eddies Sweet Shop: https://www.yelp.com/biz/eddies-sweet-shop-forest-hills-2 http://queenstribune.com/eddies-sweet-shop-going-strong-more-than-100-years-later/   Amazon Story Writer Studios: https://studios.amazon.com/   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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.ama

In this episode I share, read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.   Links referenced in this episode: 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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   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   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   Shop at the Spun Today

In this episode I speak about a shit-ton of movies documentaries & stand-up comedy whose only through-line is the fact that I ingested them all through my eyeballs. The movies include: Morris from America, The Accountant, Becoming Warren Buffett, The Founder, Moana, & Doctor Strange. The stand-up comedy includes: Neal Brennan’s 3 Mics, Felipe Esparza’s They’re not Gonna Laugh at You & Bill Burr’s Walk Your Way Out.     Links referenced in this episode: Stephen Wiltshire draws NYC for UBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsJbApZ5GF0   Warren Buffett & Jay-Z Forbes interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve9TZAA3AR0   Warren Buffett yearly letter to Shareholders: http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2015ltr.pdf   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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book

In this episode I speak about an important event at my alma mater, Super Bowl 51, Project Empathy’s Virtual Reality work and I also read and reflect on some free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.   Links referenced in this episode: What to do if you are stopped by the Police Two recent Baruch alums, one a Prosecutor, the other a Public Defender, debate this life-and-death issue on: Thursday February 16th, 2017 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm 55 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10010 Room 2 – 125 in the Vertical Campus   Bill Clinton wants to ban Immigrants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYwKSanUm8U   Project Empathy: https://www.projectempathyvr.com   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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Pho

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Elevator. If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/elevator.       Links referenced in this episode:   Elliott Hulse - 3 Kinds Of People In Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyxeODanWJs   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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   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   Shop on iTunes using this link, to supp

In this premier episode of 2017, I speak about & recap UFC 207 (I know, I know, it’s been spoken about at nauseam - but here’s my take on it anyway). I also speak about finally finishing Season 2 of Mr. Robot, watching two movies; Snowden & Kramer vs. Kramer. I also did some Netflix & Chill over the Holidays and saw: Colin Quinn: NY Story, Evolution of Hip Hop & the documentary Rats … and this just in, Jim Gaffigan has a new Comedy Special on Netflix called: Cinco.   Links referenced in this episode:   Dana White Says We'll Never See Women in UFC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fReLBq-QHnc 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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   Shop on

In this final episode of 2016, I share three separate audio clips that I recorded while on my Honeymoon in Mexico earlier this year. It includes details on the resort we stayed at (Now Sapphire in Puerto Morelos), the restaurants & food, visiting the ancient Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza and much more.     Links referenced in this episode:   Some History about Chichen Itza: http://www.americanegypt.com/feature/sold.htm   Check out some of the Photography from the trip: http://www.spuntoday.com/photography/   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 – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&ta

In this episode I speak about reading The Alchemist again, two Stand-Up Comedy Specials: Joey “Coco” Diaz’s; Sociably Unacceptable & Richard Pryor’s; Live in Concert. The Ultimate Fighter - A Tournament of Champions Finale, UFC 206, and I also read and reflect on some free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.   Links referenced in this episode: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1480419982&sr=1-1&keywords=the+alchemist   Joey Coco Diaz – Sociably Unacceptable (use Promo Code: JOEY for 2 months free): https://www.seeso.com/view/movie/820059203986   DTFH Podcast Episode with Drew Carey: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/duncan-trussell-family-hour/id350580455?mt=2&i=378400402   The Story Grid Podcast: https://storygrid.simplecast.fm/   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

In this episode I speak about watching a bunch of stuff (no wonder I don’t get as much writing as I want done): Bert Kreischer’s stand-up comedy special – The Machine, which aired on Showtime. Michael Che’s stand-up comedy special – Michael Che Matters, which aired on Netflix. Donald Glover’s new TV show on FX; Atlanta, this season of TUF (The Ultimate Fighter), reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and finally, listening to The Story Grid Podcast.   Links referenced in this episode:   Bert Kreisher’s Stand-Up Comedy Special: http://www.sho.com/titles/3438319/bert-kreischer-the-machine?s_cid=pse-docs-3680   Bert Kreischer is the Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PAtFsJY5q0 Bert Kreischer tells his Tracy Morgan story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDp4ZABoefs   Michael Che’s Stand-Up Comedy Special: https://www.netflix.com/title/80049871   LaKeith Stanfield On Playing Snoop Dogg and His Role in FX's Atlanta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nmc0PXzO24   The Story Grid Podcast: https://storygrid.simp