Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

In this episode I speak about the Netflix series; Immigration Nation, The Joe Budden Podcast split from Spotify and the movie; King of Staten Island. RIP Chadwick Boseman .   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 share 5 Spun Today writing tips! These are lessons learned from other writers and creators, that I've applied to my own writing, and think the greater #WritingCommunity would benefit from.   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.instag...

In this episode I shoot the shit with my buddy Pablo , on the beach, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York.   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.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscr...

In this episode I share my May & June 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I've been reading as well as the MasterClasses that I've been taking. Finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting .   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, b...

In this episode I speak about the historic 'Launch America,' which is the first time in history that Astronauts were launched to the international space station in a commercial vessel. I also speak about the show Dave , and the movie Molly's Game .       The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl.   Twitter: https://twitt...

In this episode I sit down and speak with Amanda Lucas. She is a Middle School ELA Teacher, a Writer and Podcaster. We delve into her experiences as a teacher, ranging from carefully curating curriculum, to dealing with bullying, managing parent expectations, teaching in a post-COVID world and so much more. We also speak about her going from being a free-lance writer to having a featured article i...

In this episode I speak about the deliberate murder of George Floyd and the systems in place that facilitated the occurrence.   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.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www....

In this episode I speak about the Joe Rogan & Spotify $100+ Million Dollar deal, the first live sporting event since COVID: UFC 249 , a Coronavirus update from me, and finally watching Better Call Saul season 5.   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.i...

In this episode I share my March & April 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about the MasterClasses that I've been taking. Finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, 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...

In this episode I speak about a couple Stand-up Comedy specials: Tom Papa's 'You're Doing Great' and Tom Segura's 'Ball Hog.' I also speak about a couple of Oscar nominated movies I recently watched: Ford vs. Ferrari and Parasite.   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 Insta...

In this episode I share a Coronavirus update, I speak about a documentary called Scotch, I talk about Narcos (again because I missed a season), and some shows that I'm looking forward to get into during this quarantine.   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...

In this episode I speak about a Coronavirus update, UFC 248, watching Hamilton on Broadway for the second time, watching 'Aint Too Proud on Broadway (the story about the Temptations), and the movie Uncut Gems.   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:   Zoom Surprise: Some Good News...

In this episode I share my February 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I've been reading. Finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, 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 whirl.   Links refer...

In this episode I speak about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Bert Kreischer's new standup comedy special: Hey Big Boy and Narcos Mexico (Season 3).   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:   Joe Rogan Experience #1439 - Michael Osterholm: https://youtu.be/E3URhJx0NSw   Center for Dise...

In this episode I speak about watching UFC 247 , the results of Super Tuesday 2020 and the Comedy specials of Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America & Pete Davidson's Alive from New York .   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:   UFC 247 Card: https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc...

In this episode I sit down to chop it up with Stephen Rodriguez aka Chef Papi . He is the creator of the famous Dominican Pizza, which has been featured in many events all over the country and around the world. He's also known for tons of other amazing dishes like his longaniza mac-n-cheese and a Philly cheesesteak whose cheese-pull caught the eye of the popular Instagram page devourpower , which...

In this episode I share my December 2019 writing stats, my cumulative 2019 yearly writing stats & January 2020 writing stats. I also share a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I tell you about what I've been reading, I reflect on the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant and finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, dedicated to Kobe, which can be found here: spuntoday....

In this episode I speak about watching UFC 246, the documentary series; Killer Inside: The mind of Aaron Hernandez , and I also speak about Dave Chappelle receiving the Mark Twain Prize.   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:   The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize: https://www.ken...

In this episode I speak about watching the final season of Orange is the New Black , a hip-hop doc called Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives , The Irishman and UFC 245 .   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:   Have you checked out the FRACTAL color-changing mug yet? h...

In this episode I speak with my best friend, Steven Almonte, about entrepreneurship while we drive to his latest venture, Aura Cocina & Bar. Aura's cuisine is a modern Cuban-Asian fusion designed by celebrity chefs. The aesthetics of the locale, transport you into feeling like you're walking the streets of Havana. Listen in to find out how this vision came to fruition, as we also discuss Steven's...

In this episode I share my November 2019 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I tell you about what I've been reading, I share a SpunToday questionnaire submitted by fellow Writer Francis Leggett . Finally, I read and reflect on one of my free-writing pieces, which can be found here: spuntoday.com/freewriting/bam   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Wri...

In this episode I speak about watching the Joker movie, UFC 243 & UFC 244 and an off-Broadway play, adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Junot Diaz: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao : La Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao .   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...

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 my boy Abismael Gonzalez joins us. Abi is a Veteran of the United States Army, an active Senior Instructor in the Army National Guard, and a Port Authority Police Officer. He enlisted about a month before 9/11, the events of which would irreversibly shape our world. We take a deep dive into his experiences being deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months, followed by being deployed to I...

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Fly. If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/fly . I also speak about self-publishing my first book and the process that entailed. Happy Holidays to you and yours and may 2016 be the year that finally begins to bring your ambitions and desires to fruition (don't forget to work hard...