Spun Today With Tony Ortiz

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Lecture Hall.  If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/lecturehall I also speak about Ronda Rousey and UFC 190, taking a day off to go to Coney Island beach, I speak about a few new Podcasts that I’ve been listening to lately, my background in real estate and the origins of this story. The Blackout Documentary I mentioned (shout out to @JosephVecsey for putting me on): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wcbw39Pyd0 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/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

This episode is the promo for the upcoming audio book of the Short Story; Lecture Hall.  If you want to read the story, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/lecturehall 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/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also share the questionnaire feedback answered by Model, Writer & Painter Margaux Brooke.  Follow her on Twitter @MargauxBrooke.  I also share the questionnaire feedback answered by Writer, Martial Artist, University Professor and Host of The Drunken Taoist Podcast Daniele Bolelli.  Follow him on Twitter @DBolelli. For more info on Margaux check out: http://margauxbrooke.tumblr.com/ For more info on Daniele check out: http://thedrunkentaoist.com/ Check out Daniele’s Books: Author Daniele Bolelli Subscribe to one of my favorite Podcasts: The Drunken Taoist Podcast ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this l

In this episode I release the final two (out of five) separate recordings from my recent business trip to India (don’t worry the focus is on all the cool shit I got to do and see outside of work).  Come along with me on my first trip to the other side of the Planet! 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/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Song used after intro and between recordings: Suraj Hua Maddham - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zKs8i7Nc8 Song used after outro: Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Sanam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrpRI8NyulE

In this episode I release three (out of five) separate recordings from my recent business trip to India (don’t worry the focus is on all the cool shit I got to do and see outside of work).  Come along with me on my first trip to the other side of the Planet! 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/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Song used between recordings: Andala Rakshasi - Yemito Ivale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbCbho7aLYw

This is the first “episode” that I ever recorded.  Unreleased until now.  In this episode I shoot the shit with one of my closest and long time friend, Steve.  We both try and get a feel for Podcasting while having the same random conversation we’d be having off-air.  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/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also share the questionnaire feedback answered by Science-fiction and Fantasy author David Kristoph.  Follow him on Twitter @DavidKristoph.     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/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I break the free-writing and audio book trends of the Podcast, and randomly rant about shit that’s on my mind.  I speak about the 5-boro bike tour again, the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, the Jon Jones situation and other upcoming UFC fights. 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/   Outro song credit: Eminem -‘Till I Collapse Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: www.Amazon.com Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/. I also speak about The 5 Boro Bike Tour in NYC (a yearly, 40 mile Cycling Marathon of 32 Thousand Cyclists and 0 Cars). Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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  

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/.  I also speak about meeting Joe Rogan, Ari Shaffir and Tony Hinchcliffe.  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

This episode is a collection of all of the “Bloopers” I pulled out from editing the audio book version of the Short Story; Nostrand Ave.  It's the 'behind the scenes' of the making of the audio book.  Every 'um', burp and misread sentence.  If you want to read the story, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/nostrandave. To listen to the edited audio book Podcast, check out episode #017 – Nostrand Ave (Audio Book).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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  

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Nostrand Ave.  If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/nostrandave I also spoke a little about my quest for the perfect coffee, bike riding and the five-borough tour I’m training for. Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

In this episode I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/ Agua de Avena (Oatmeal Water) Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaiHoZ_D6HM Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

This episode is a collection of all of the “Bloopers” I pulled out from editing the audio book version of the Short Story; Ball & Chain.  This original story was born out of a writing exercise put forth by Stephen King in his illuminating work: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. If you want to read the story, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/ballchain.  To listen to the edited audio book Podcast, check out episode #014 – Ball & Chain (Audio Book).     Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story Ball & Chain.  This story was born out of a writing exercise put forth by Stephen King in his illuminating work: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/ballchain       Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

In this episode I speak about the Rousey vs Zingano UFC fight coming up and I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/ Zane Lowe & Eminem interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNAvf7u6OG4&list=RDXNAvf7u6OG4 Cassidy Vs Dizaster (The one that got shut down): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY4KJMat3N8 Cassidy Vs Dizaster “Ether” Battle Rematch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRnXS7Yt4o Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

In this episode I speak about a Broadway show I went to see (Wicked) during 2-for-1 tickets week, a couple of new ‘Ode to Podcasts’ posts located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/goodtimes/, the Silva vs Diaz UFC fight and I read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/ Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

In this episode I speak about a couple of UFC fights (past and upcoming) and read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/  Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed) Save 15% when you order by February 1st using Promo Code: CR2FQV: www.crated.com/spuntoday Gone for Good - Everlast: Listen Here Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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   

In this episode I speak about the recent trip (in December 2014) I took with my Parents and (now) Fiancé, to the Dominican Republic.  I lead you in with some ambient sounds of Santo Domingo, take you on a road trip to Punta Cana where my girlfriend and I reflect on our trip up until that point, give you a seat next to us during a romantic dinner on the beach, and let you listen in on my (secretly) recorded proposal.  How’d I do? Khan Academy interviews Elon Musk: Click Here Outro Music: Pueblo por Pueblo - Aventura: Purchase Here Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday  Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk 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

In this episode I speak about a couple of UFC fights (past and upcoming), my thoughts on the Serial Podcast and read/review a couple of my Free-Writing pieces located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed): www.crated.com/spuntoday Save 10% on everything with promo code: YEAREND1Save 15% on 2 or more pieces with promo code: YEAREND2Save 20% on 3 or more pieces with promo code: YEAREND3   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Outro Song - Wonderwall by Oasis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wonderwall/id373957802?i=373957838&uo=4&at=11lNoa        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 Happy New Year to all (that observe the Gregorian Calendar)