Ed Goldman

The Goldman State

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Ed Goldman is a longtime newspaper and magazine columnist, the author of five books and creator of The Goldman State, a three-times-a-week online column with subscribers in 40 states, Canada and Europe. A professional playwright, composer and painter, Ed has also taught journalism at five California Universities and community colleges. His bucket list includes becoming the victim of a corporate takeover. This podcast is an extension of his unique take on the world around us and his interpretation, with all the creativity imaginable, of what that would literally sound like if he were to speak...

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Episode 27: McDonald's Does a Spinoff 19.01.2024 4:02

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Wait, NO fries??? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks for listening.

Episode 26: Does a Bear Eat Tacos in the Woods? 12.01.2024 4:11

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Of beasts and detectives...uhm, just one more thing. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Th...

Episode 25: Admit - Its 05.01.2024 3:29

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Paying the price of admittance. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks for listening.

Episode 24: Job Titles of the Gods 29.12.2023 4:48

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. What? Truth in job descriptions? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks for listening.

Episode 23: Surly Words and Whirlybirds. 22.12.2023 5:19

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Now let me explain why fear of flying is not irrational. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE...

Episode 22: A Sharpener Image 15.12.2023 4:55

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. It's about time to get the lead out. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks for l...

Episode 21: Amazon Grace 08.12.2023 4:45

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Getting your healthcare devices on demand? Seriously? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . ...

Episode 20: Of Armrest, Gyms and Eateries 01.12.2023 4:13

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. The proper steps to gyms, eateries and airline armrest etiquette. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBS...

Episode 19: Doze were the Days 24.11.2023 3:56

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Is there really a number you can put on slumber? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Tha...

Episode 18: Death in Venice--or Encino, for That Matter 17.11.2023 2:28

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. How to save a few bucks on dying in California. Maybe. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . ...

Episode 17: Ask Peeves. 03.11.2023 4:29

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Well...on the other hand, don't ask. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks for l...

Episode 16: Hard Times for Soft Drinks 27.10.2023 3:43

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. What is your sip code? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks for listening.

Episode 15: Rat-A- Twee 20.10.2023 3:53

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Some tasty thoughts on the language of food. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks fo...

Episode 14: 22 Things You Need to Know. 13.10.2023 3:59

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Allright. Well, maybe 20. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE . Thanks for listening.

Episode 13: My Help Desk 06.10.2023 2:50

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Got a problem? Here to serve. Let me help. On second thought... Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBS...

Episode 12: The Senate Dress Code...No, Not Really 29.09.2023 4:51

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Congress is in session. Hmmm, what shall I wear today? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE...

Episode 11: The IRS Has Canceled Its Surprise Visits 22.09.2023 3:27

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Has the IRS really canceled surprise visits? Are you getting a seven figure tax return? Didn't think so. Nor am I. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thr...

Episode 10: Passports are Going Like Pancakes! 16.09.2023 2:44

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. What's up with this passport frenzy anyway? I have my thoughts. You can subscribe to my free, thrice weekly column simply by visiting www.goldmanstate.com . Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HER...

Episode 9: On Destination Weddings 08.09.2023 5:03

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Passports required for the pricey perils of attending far-flung nuptials. Can I get an "I do?" Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by vis...

Episode 8: Designated Everythings 01.09.2023 4:29

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Baseball substitutes players, plays substitute performers, we even substitute the oldest spice and sweeteners. I have some ideas, wait, let me substitute "ideas" with "thoughts" on the subject. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldmanstate.com Than...

Episode 7: Self Storage 25.08.2023 3:47

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Prior to Covid, Self Storage was already a wildly successful business. Post Covid, you can imagine where it went. I have a little different take on my own personal experience with self storage I would like to share in this episode. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting www.goldm...

Episode 6: Barbie and Oppenheimer were only the beginning. 18.08.2023 3:49

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Yes, that's correct. Barbie and Oppenheimer both rule summer revenue at the box office. What other unlikely bimbo and egghead pairings might yield similar results? I have 7 suggestions. To subscribe to my thrice weekly column visit www.goldmanstate.com Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscrib...

Episode 5: The Road Warrior 11.08.2023 4:24

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Cars. Love 'em, hate 'em. But we're keeping them longer and that means more time for things to deteriorate. I have my own perspective on the automobile and its inhabitants I'll share with you in this episode. You can subscribe to my thrice weekly blog by visiting: www.goldmanstate.com Thanks for l...

Episode 4: Hot-Desking 04.08.2023 4:27

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. What is "Hot-Desking anyway? With all the work from home and part-time office visits, Hot-Desking means that on the days you deign, opt or are ordered to come to the office, you have no assigned desk, in other words, desks are no longer your own. More directly, you don't own a desk at the office. You'r...

Episode 3: It's All About the Context 28.07.2023 4:20

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Ever run into somebody of authority to you, like a boss or teacher, in a completely different environment? Like at the grocery store or movie theater? They're dressed differently, they appear out of place and you have no idea how to address them. Like your doctor, your professor or your clergy person. It was jus...