Scott Baio's Take On Life

How different are men and women? Our humor is often vastly apart. Guys find simple things hilarious, are sarcastic and take pleasure in insulting each other. We revert to acting like we’re 15 years old just to crack a smile. Women are more kind and respectful to one another. Often, our guy humor will fall flat with them. How about going out? Watch this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and...

Entertainment used to be intended for everyone. Today, people choose where to spend their limited time and even more limited resources. Scott wants to watch television, a movie or a concert without being preached to. Mark Jones laments late night shows, remembering when Johnny Carson made fun of both Liberals and Conservatives, and made you laugh without being mean. George Saadi watched what used...

What does everyone have that some welcome, while others try to ignore its annual appearance? A birthday. Scott thinks birthdays are for children and teenagers, but has now reached the point where he doesn’t care about his anymore. Mark Jones believes birthdays matter more to women than men. George Saadi admits to being negligent on properly marking birthdays of his family. Check out the new episod...

What is luck? Does it even exist? Scott thinks being in a positive mood infects people around you and impacts results. Mark Jones believes good energy, hard work and maybe even divine intervention play a role. While George Saadi feels that you have to have the courage to take a risk, but luck may ultimately be faith. Check out this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and see how we think that...

Comic is short for stand-up comic. Some make you belly laugh, while others have a more intellectual style. Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and hear Mark Jones recall seeing Rowan & Martin live. George Saadi fondly remembers visiting comedy clubs in the wee hours of the mornings to check out contemporary up-and-coming talent. Scott reminisces about his parents taking the fam...

What happened to common courtesy?  What shouldn’t you do in public?  On this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, Mark Jones discusses how to sneeze, while Scott explains his photic sneeze condition and George defends blowing your nose like a foghorn.  Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com .

There’s a first for everything.  Do you remember your first kiss?  How about your first movie, or first time you indulged a little too much?  On the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, Scott reminisces about his first kiss in his friend’s basement, while George would rather talk about his first KISS concert and Mark recalls the impact of the first time he mixed different drinks. Questions/Co...

What sense is more effective at spurring memories, sound or smell? If it’s sound, why does music transport you back in time so emotionally? Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and learn how George Saadi upsets his kids by pointing out original sources of current cover songs, Mark Jones connects specific oldies to old flames and hear Scott reminisce about growing up (while he burns h...

Did you ever wonder who Scott’s friends are on this podcast with him? We’re going to get to know one of them a bit better. Mark Jones is the guy behind one of horror’s biggest franchises, the movie “Leprechaun”.  In this episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, hear about his storied career in animation and primetime television, before jumping into horror, finding inspiration in a cereal box and cast...

Do you ever feel the presence of your loved ones who have passed away? Scott’s had several experiences he believes were his father. Mark Jones swears that dreams provide insight on those dear to him who have moved on. George Saadi almost falling out of a crabapple tree provided a new understanding to him. Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and tell your parents you love them, w...

Everyone has a Las Vegas story.  Scott visits, but goes to bed early, so he can’t enjoy the nightlife.  George Saadi recalls his first trip, when the cabdriver handed him a printed menu from a brothel, complete with prices!  Mark Jones is a low roller—betting big at low limit tables—to fake the high roller experience.  Watch the fresh episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and find out if we love Ve...

As you age, do your sleep patterns change?  When you get older, do you find yourself choosing between going out or going to sleep?  Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and find out why Scott incrementally started going to be ten minutes earlier each year, what happened when George Saadi dangerously tried to drive straight home from Las Vegas to Ohio and why Mark Jones hates robe...

Technology provides convenience, but what are the downsides?  Does it improve customer service, or have we lost the personal touch? Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and discover that Scott misses the old days when a live operator always answered the phone,  Mark reminisces about how friends got together before cellphones and George explains its huge impact on the music biz.

A bunch of guys go out to eat.  Are there unspoken rules on where to sit?  Should you move if extra people show up?  Why do some people like to sit at the bar, and some insist on a table?  We try to figure out the restaurant etiquette in this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life. 

You’re at a friend’s house visiting, and you have to go to the bathroom.   You make a bit of a mess in the process.  What’s the protocol?  Most clean up after themselves…but some don’t.  What about decorative towels in the bathroom, should you use them?  Even worse, should visitors feel so at home that they open your refrigerator?  Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and hear h...

When you’re looking for a parking spot, do you grab the first one available, or jockey for the closest?  How about being ready to jump out of the car when the driver parks?  Do you use your passenger time efficiently, or wait until you’re stopped to prepare to exit?  Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and realize we hit a sore spot with this one.

When you watch TV, do you prefer half-hour or hour shows?  Did you ever wonder how they differ in production?  Why won’t Filmmaker Mark Jones erase anything from his DVR?  Did you know Chuck Lorre got his start writing for “Charles in Charge”?  Check out Scott Baio’s Take On Life, Episode 13, and find out more.

What happens when you die?  What is heaven?  If we have a soul, where does it go?  Listen to Scott and Producer George Saadi talk from opinions based in faith, while Filmmaker Mark Jones throws a wrench into the discussion with his open-source viewpoints offering additional options.  Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and see if faith and logic have mutual ground.

Does anyone like going to the doctor?  Scott has maintenance appointments, like an extended warranty on his body.  While filmmaker Mark Jones stays away from doctor visits to avoid potential bad news.  Producer George Saadi remembers his father doing house calls.  How has the doctor/patient relationship changed?  Why does a prostate exam need a chaperone?  Should we bring house calls back?  Tune i...

What do men know about fashion?  Even less than you might think!  Did you know Scott has “smoking pants”?  They might not be fashionable, but they serve their purpose.  How does filmmaker, Mark Jones, separate his laundry?  Is it by color, or purpose?  How does producer, George Saadi, choose his outfit?  It only has to be ironed, or fit.  And, what does any of this have to do with Steven Spielberg...

Does your email inbox intimidate you? Has it become a nuisance? Why doesn’t Scott read an entire email? What does this have to do with filmmaker Mark Jones having to go to “Miss Saigon”? Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life for the answers.

Does your email inbox intimidate you?  It used to be exciting to receive communication from friends or in business.  What began as a convenience  soon grew to the level of being a nuisance.  Why doesn’t Scott read an entire email?  Why does this then prompt him to call the sender?  What does this have to do with filmmaker Mark Jones having to go to “Miss Saigon”?  Check out the new episode of Scot...

Some people love to drive while others are fearful; especially in a big city.  Lack of courtesy on the road is becoming more common.  Why doesn’t Scott want to drive with his wife, Renee?  What the hell is filmmaker, Mark Jones’, “square of safety”?  Why does a simple wave diffuse potential road rage?  Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and see why driving can drive you crazy…

Are dogs truly man’s best friend, or do you prefer cats?  Did you know Scott’s turtles respond to the sound of his voice?  How did filmmaker, Mark Jones, wind up giving his cat a screen credit?  Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and unravel these mysteries…

Are dogs truly man’s best friend, or do you prefer cats?  Did you know Scott’s turtles respond to the sound of his voice?  How did filmmaker, Mark Jones, wind up giving his cat a screen credit?  Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and unravel these mysteries…