Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

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 Br...

In this episode I speak about the series finale of Ozark, Katt Williams latest comedy special WWIII, visiting South Carolina and an 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.s...

This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Ball & Chain by Tony Ortiz http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/ballchain *Original Release Date: March 12th, 2015*    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...

In this episode I share my February, March & April 2022 Writing stats.  I share 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:   h...

In this episode I speak about watching the movies: The Batman & Spider-Man No way Home.  Watching Jerrod Carmichael's latest comedy special: Rothaniel, Bill Maher's latest comedy special: #Adulting and seeing Jo Koy live at UBS Arena.   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: htt...

This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Chopper City by Tony Ortiz http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/choppercity   *Original Release Date: Nov 20, 2014*    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....

In this episode I speak about the viral incident that happened during the Oscar awards with Will Smith smacking Chris Rock on stage during this live star-studded event.  I also speak about watching the movie; The Tender Bar.     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...

In this episode I speak about watching Ozark season 4 part 1, Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, Cobra Kai season 4 and I share 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.spunt...

In this episode I speak about the egregious Russian invasion of Ukraine, and about the latest Joe Rogan controversies.   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/subscr...

In this episode I share my November & December 2021 Writing stats as well as my January 2022 Writing stats. I share 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. ...

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/ We...

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://w...

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:...

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...

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...

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/s...

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://...

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 int...

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: ht...

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 wh...

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....

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...

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...

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 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 reference...