Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

In this episode I speak about UFC 229 and the recent historical trade between the UFC and One Championship . I speak about a bunch of recent Comedy Specials including: Bert Kreischer's , Joe Rogan's , Adam Sandler's and an upcoming montage special of a fleet of savage comics. I also speak about watching Avengers Infinity War and the Venom movie. I speak about season six of OITNB and Ozark season t...

In this episode I share my August & September 2018 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I tell you about what I've been reading and finally read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.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...

In this episode I speak about the Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the possibility of the Federal Government arming teachers, UFC talk and watching the Stand Up Comedy special of Drew Michael , which was performed and recorded without an audience on HBO !   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl....

In this episode I speak about reading The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday, The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, a very profitable investment by Kobe Bryant, the surprise Kamikaze album that Eminem dropped overnight as well as his four-part interview with Sway.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl.   Links re...

In this episode I shoot the shit with my buddy Pablo, on the beach, in Coney Island Brooklyn.   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:   Follow Pablo on Twitter: @pabs711 & Instagram: @pabs711   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft. I'll share...

In this episode I share my June & July 2018 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I share a Spun Today questionnaire submitted by fellow Author Travis Kepler and finally read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/ .   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in sc...

In this episode I speak about the original YouTube series Cobra Kai, the Ali Wong comedy special; Hard Knock Wife and the senseless murders of 'Junior' Lesandro Guzman-Feliz and XXXTentacion.   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:   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're...

In this episode I speak about the experience of welcoming our first-born. I speak delivery, recovery, leaving the hospital, the first few nights at home and how life has changed since.   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:   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passion...

In this episode I share my May 2018 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and then read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.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 referenced in this episode:   Ryan Holiday writing tip fro...

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.   Links referenced in this episode:   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your cr...

In this episode I speak about Anthony Bourdain, watching Deadpool 2 , A Quiet Place and Black Mirror .   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:   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Text 741741 from anywhere  in the US  to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.    F...

In this episode I speak with my brother David about Parenting. We discuss him having two daughters, and what he's learned over the past three and a half years. We also talk about me becoming a father for the first time and what my expectations are.   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 e...

In this episode I speak about North & South Korea peace talks, watching John Mulaney's new Comedy special; Kid Gorgeous . I also speak about watching season 2 of the shows: Sneaky Pete on Amazon and Atlanta on FX. I also speak about Childish Gambino's latest music video; This Is America . Lastly I round out the show by sharing a clip from the American Experience PBS Documentary, that resonated wit...

In this episode I share my February, March & April 2018 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and then read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.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 referenced in this episode:   The Note...

In this episode I speak about moving, watching the movie Ready Player One , the March for Our Lives protest in DC, and finally the Yellow & Green cab revolution in NYC.   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:   Emma Gonzalez's powerful March for Our Lives speech in full: https://w...

This is the Audio Book 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.   Links referenced in this episode:     Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft. I'll s...

In this episode my wife and I speak about our experience with pregnancy, during her second trimester. We speak about our gender reveal party, maternity clothes, symptoms that have surfaced, others that have subsided 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.   Links referenced in this episode:   Confetti...

In this episode I speak about watching a few movies; Black Panther , Wonder , The Shape of Water & Fruitvale Station .   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:   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft. I'll share your insight and motivation on th...

In this episode I share my January 2018 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up and then read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.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.   *The Audio in this episode has some minor corrupted parts. Apologies in Ad...

In this episode I speak about a Mauldin Economics article where the Writer, Patrick Watson , discusses ways to three fundamental ways to prepare ourselves in the wake of AI & Automation reducing the amount of available jobs in the market. I also speak about watching the movies; Downsizing , Wind River & Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri . Finally I share some BIG news with you to wrap up t...

In this episode I speak about ratings being released for the opening weekend of Netflix's Bright , Elon Musk helping to turn the Power back on at a Children's Hospital in Puerto Rico, watching the Broadway Play Aladdin , watching the movie Coco and the Netflix show Black Mirror .   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whi...

In this episode I speak about changing my iPhone battery myself, watching both of Dave Chappell's new Comedy Specials; Equanimity & The Bird Eye Revelation . I also speak about watching Netflix's first original major motion picture; Bright , and about an original Netflix show, Master of None , winning a Golden Globe for best actor in Aziz Ansari .   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anch...

In this episode I share a writing tip that I picked up and then read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/ . Lastly, I read the Spun Today questionnaire response filled out by fellow Writer; Murphy Daley .   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl.   *The Aud...

In this episode I speak about a couple new Netflix shows that I'm watching (damn you binge-ability): The Confession Tapes & Mindhunter . I also speak about watching Denzel Washington's latest movie; Roman J. Israel, Esq. Lastly I tell you about watching Kevin James & Jerry Seinfeld Live!   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give...

In this episode I share a writing tip that I picked up and then read and reflect on some of my free-writing, which is located at: http://www.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 referenced in this episode:   Episode of The Creative Penn Podcast, where Jeff Goins quotes another...