Sony. Fail. That's pretty much all I can say without cussing. I discuss this topic along with how I acquired a trailer for $150 and what's wrong with Annie... a stream of consciousness as I sit here this afternoon listening to music and tossing things around in my mind. All hail The Gonzo Goat Rancher!!    

Ok, so the cover art and title really have nothing to do with this episode... but it was funny. It's been awhile since I posted an episode and I thought it was time to drop a line to you all. Just an update, hope everyone is doing well.    

I am rapidly coming Full Circle as my situation evolves. Things are fluid and I have had to re-record this episode three times now as everything changes faster than I can record. In any case, this is an update or a status report if nothing else. 1 step forward and 2 steps back is how things seem to be going. On a positive note I have secured my driver's license and for some reason my 2 year suspension has been lifted 6 months early! Not one of my best podcasts but I have been gone for awhile, my apologies. Featured Artist: Getaway Car Courtesy of GarageBand.Com    

In Part I discussion revolved around a lot of the strategies people use to push their content across YouTube. Cheating, using bots to create a huge subscriber base as well as the hate and bashing that goes on. Doing video or podcasting is a passion for many. It takes something special to rise above everyone else. There's a lot of content out there and it's not slowing down. If anything New Media is rapidly evolving. In Part II we continue our discussion as we explore what it takes to push yourself beyond the envelope. Featured Artists:DJ eChria VaughnJames C AllenPaul JannicolaCourtesy of The Podsafe Music Network Episode Links: Trucker SteveEskimo SeanTrailer Park Boys    

Enter the world of Web 2.0 - where social media networking drives NEW MEDIA to the edge. Gone are the days of Google Ads & search engine optimization.. Today it's all about Tags & Gags.. The more people that follow your content online determines who you are. There are so many people out there with something to bring to the table, podcasters with a passionate message, YouTubers with flair and style not unlike the shows found on prime time TV. Yet many of these visionaries get slapped with labels such as Whore, Preacher, Sell Out... Why? What are they doing to earn this disrespect? More importantly, why do people automatically take that stand against others that are trying to promote their passions and follow their dreams? Join me as I discuss this cultural enigma with a few of today's hottest new media artists as they share their views on self promotion and what it takes to climb to the top in this environment. Featured Artist: Sundial Project Courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network Episode Links: Trucker SteveEskimo SeanTrailer Park Boys    

Original Air Date: March 5, 2006 Find out why the DOT pulled me in at the Cottonwood scales on I-5 in California! Find out how a stupid mistake almost cost me big... This podcast was recorded over the last few days as I made my way from Stockton, CA to Portland, OR where I delivered a load of grocery items at Safeway. I also delve into the sick, sad world of animal abuse. Pet Abuse more specifically, where I rant a bit on those who take on the responsibility of pet ownership without giving any forethought to the time, expense and care that goes into providing a healthy and prosperous environment for these creatures. In addition I talk about the wack jobs that steal pets for the purpose of selling them to research labs where they have little chance of ever seeing the light of day again... Featured Artists:Dream Real Peter Kemble 100 Year Picnic Smeer Courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network    

Original Air Date: March 2, 2006 Recorded in Sacramento, CA this podcast includes my first try at including music from the Podsafe Music Network. The whole music thing is new for me but I love being able to include it in my podcasts. Some bitching about the way the different terminals don't really give a shit about drivers out of other terminals and in particular the night shift which is hard to deal with always. For some strange reason I actually plugged the wireless providers in this episode... I apologize for my momentary insanity... Featured Artist: Smeer Courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network    

Original Air Date: February 19, 2006 Recorded in Calexico, CA this podcast includes a new intro and some audio which was recorded several weeks earlier when I was in Washington. I recap and then talk a bit about taking some home time with my daughter Allison in San Jose, CA. We tried to go see the movie HOSTEL but found that it had been pulled from theaters for graphic violence.    

Original Air Date: January 29, 2006 Recorded in Billings, MT parked at a Flying J Truck Stop. Mostly disjointed rambling about problems posting video to iTunes. I answer a couple of emails from listeners and then talk a bit about places I'd like to settle down and buy a house. I was surprised to find Rapid City, SD to be appealing as I had always thought of the Dakotas as pure wasteland...    

Original Air Date: January 25, 2006 Recorded in Mt. Vernon, IL where I talk about customer service, or the lack of it as I relate some experiences involving poor service. Best Buy and Fry's Electronics make the list along with fast food chains and in particular I talk about my experience at a TA Travel Center in Ontario, CA where I tried to purchase a gallon of gasoline and after being verbally abused was asked to leave! A complaint was filed but nobody ever followed up with me from the TA Corporate Offices...