Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

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.s...

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/spu...

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 referen...

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: http...

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://w...

In this episode I speak about watching the three-part, six-hour Ken Burns documentary; Hemingway.  I also speak about watching the new Mortal Kombat movie and wrap up with some local Political talk (Governor Cuomo, the upcoming NYC Mayoral race, ranked choice voting and more).   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 share my February & March 2021 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I tell you about what I've been reading and a Masterclass I've been taking.  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.    T...

This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Nostrand Ave by Tony Ortiz http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/nostrandave *Original Release Date: April 9 th , 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:/...

In this episode we have another segment of GOATs doing GOAT shit featuring both Conor Mcgregor and Joe Rogan.  I also speak about watching UFC 260 as well as Zack Snyder's Justice League.   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...

In this episode I speak about the process of having a new Podcast logo designed.  In another segment of GOATs doing GOAT sh*t I speak about some of Jay-Z's recent business moves.  I also speak about watching UFC 259 as well as the movie; Coming 2 America.    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/sp...

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 Amy Marcello, a person th...

In this episode I speak about Dave Chappelle getting back his ownership of the Chappelle show, Podcast news related to Joe Budden's new position at Patreon and investments in the space by billionaire Mark Cuban.  I also speak about UFC 257 as well as Superbowl LV (55).   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://t...

In this episode I share my October, November, December 2020 & January 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 & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a wh...

In this episode I speak about the trumpito incited coo on the capital and the final season of Mr. Robot   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 ref...

In this episode I speak about watching the Disney movie Soul.  I also speak about watching the series Cobra Kai and the Netflix four-part special Schulz saves America.   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...

What's up folks?   I'm Tony Ortiz & the Spun Today Podcast is comprised of 4 types of episodes: Random Rants, Free-Writing Sessions, Interviews & Audio Books     During the Random Rant episodes I speak about books I've read, movies & tv shows I've watched, current events & more During the Free-Writing Sessions I share a helpful writing tip I share my personal writing stats I tell you about what I'...

In this episode I recap and reflect on the top 5 Spun Today episodes of 2020.  I also share some of my writing and podcasting goals for 2021.   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 watching the Mandalorian series on Disney+.  I also speak about watching the movie Vampires vs. the Bronx on Netflix, and watching season 3 of The CHI.       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:/...

In this episode I speak with Ms. Sandra Holtzman.  Sandra is an award-winning Copywriter and Chief Marketing Strategist at Marketing Cures.  She is also an educator who has taught Marketing & Entrepreneurship at FIT, NYU and Kauffman.  She is the co-Author of: Lies Startups Tell Themselves to Avoid Marketing: A No Bullsh*T Guide for PhDs, Lab Rats, Suits, and Entrepreneurs.   The Spun Today Podcas...

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....

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Pencil Case. It's based on a true story from childhood, depicting some lessons learned when I used to go to work with my Dad during school summer vacation. If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/pencilcase . I also share my writing stats for September & October of 2019, as well as...

In this episode I share my July, August & September 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about the Master Class that I've been taking. I share a Spun Today questionnaire response submitted by Attorney & Author Eileen Martinez and finally, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting .   The Spun Today Podcas...

In this episode I speak about some Podcast beefs and related news, the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Netflix documentary: The Social Dilemma.   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:/...

In this episode I am joined by Eileen Martinez. Eileen is the Author of; Daring to Love While Praying the Rosary: Letters to a Great Love . We speak about everything from her playing the piano, to practicing law, keeping her Abuelas' legacy alive by embroidering, her writing process and much, much more!   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited...

In this special edition episode of the Spun Today Podcast, you'll hear a collection of first hand 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...