Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

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*

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In this episode I speak about the viral incident that happened during the Oscar awards with Will Smith smacking Chris Rock on stage during this live star-studded event. I also speak about watching the movie; The Tender Bar.

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Watch the uncensored moment Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, drops F-bomb: https://youtu.be/myjEoDypUD8

Questlove Was in a Meditative State During the Slap: https://www.vulture.com/2022/03/will-smith-chris-rock-winner-questlove.html

King Richard Recap: https://youtu.be/s6Hc9MuaRkk

Will by Will Smith (Recap & Review): https://youtu.be/kMscYB5Ujwk

ROAST OF WILL SMITH | Flagrant 2 with Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh: https://youtu.be/tPxzZI02YtM

The Tender Bar: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3108894/

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Links referenced in this episode:

Ozark: https://www.netflix.com/title/80117552

Jeen-yuhs: https://www.netflix.com/title/81426972

Cobra Kai S4: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7221388/episodes?season=4

Will Smith acquiring Karate Kid franchise: https://www.looper.com/632413/strongest-superheroes-in-history-ranked/

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Links referenced in this episode:

Timeline of Ukraine History: https://libguides.cairn.edu/ukraine/timeline

Timeline of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine

Why Russia is Invading Ukraine: https://youtu.be/If61baWF4GE

Delta is severing ties with Russia's flag carrier Aeroflot: https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/delta-is-severing-ties-with-russias-flag-carrier-aeroflot/articleshow/89835592.cms

NHL Statement: https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-statement-on-russia-invasion-of-ukraine/c-331296136

Tibet Supporters Protest Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' over Changed Character https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/tibet-supporters-protest-marvel-s-dr-strange-over-changed-character-n677706

Why I Podcast: https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/whyipodcast

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In this episode I share my November & December 2021 Writing stats as well as my January 2022 Writing stats. I share 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.

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Links referenced in this episode:

Fear of Success Anonymous: https://stevenpressfield.com/2022/01/fear-of-success-anonymous/

Will by Will Smith, Mark Manson: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Will/dp/B096MWJLNW/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644782344&sr=1-2

Joyner Lucas & Will Smith - Will (Remix): https://youtu.be/V5a7cVf2NeM

Is Love Red or Blue? https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/isloveredorblue

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In this episode I speak about watching The Matrix Resurrections, The Chi season 4, Jim Gaffigan's latest comedy special: Comedy Monster and add another addition to our GOATs doing GOAT $hit segment!

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Matrix Resurrections: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10838180/

Check out the Based on a True Story Podcast: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/

The Chi: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6294706/

Jason Weaver Turned Down $2M Check for Lion King, Took $100K + Royalties (Part 7): https://youtu.be/utesLesCSXA

Jim Gaffigan: Comedy Monster - https://www.netflix.com/title/81251385

YMH Stitcher deal: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/siriusxm-signs-deal-to-integrate-ymh-studios-into-stitcher

https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/tom-segura-christina-p-siriusxm-podcast-deal-1235136980/#

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In this episode I recap and reflect on the top 5 Spun Today episodes of 2021. I also share some of my writing and podcasting goals for 2022.

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Episode 177 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/177

Episode 179 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/179

Episode 171 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/171

Episode 178 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/178

Episode 176 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/176

Drown by Junot Diaz: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QUEHOY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

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In this episode I speak about my and my family's experience with having COVID.

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Links referenced in this episode:

Johns Hopkins: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html

CDC General information related to the Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Pfizer-BioNTech.html

Ivermectin Nobel Prize: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34466270/

Reuters Ivermectin fact check: https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-nobel-ivermectin-idUSL1N2QB2XA

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In this episode I speak about watching three stand-up comedy specials; Neal Brennan's Unacceptable, Michael Che's; Shame the Devil & Drew Michael's; red blue green. I also speak about watching the movie; King Richard and close the year-end show on a high note of a few GOATs doing GOAT $hit!

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Links referenced in this episode:

Neal Brennan: Unacceptable: https://www.unacceptableshow.com/

Michael Che's: Shame the Devil: https://www.netflix.com/title/81152775

Drew Michael's: red blue green: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYZLVfgyBc5fDwgEAAACB

Link to my Drew Michael based Writing Pieces: https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/myamalgamation

https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/expressmyselfthatway

King Richard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9620288/

Rory & Mal Stitcher deal: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/siriusxm-signs-rory-farrell--jamil-mal-clay-bringing-their-podcast-new-rory--mal-to-stitcher-301400443.html?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2021-10-15

Issa Rae WarnerMedia deal: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/business/issa-rae-warnermedia-deal/index.html

AWKWARD Black Girl | "The Stop Sign" [S. 1, Ep. 1]: https://youtu.be/nIVa9lxkbus

Kobe and body armor deal. 6 million = 10% = 400 million post coke acquisition https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/kobe-bryant-coca-cola-bodyarmor-sale/

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In this episode I speak with fellow Author, Roderick Edwards. Roderick has published 13 books. He writes both fiction and non-fiction across several different sub-genres. We speak about his upbringing, where he was adopted at age four and tracked down his birth family at age fifty! We also speak about the inspiration and background to many of his books, his writing process and much more!

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Links referenced in this episode:

Follow Roderick on Twitter: @Roderickedotcom

Check out Roderick's Website: https://rodericke.com/

Check out all of Roderick's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Roderick-Edwards/e/B07B9R59Q2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1638931463&sr=1-1

Joanna Penn's Website: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

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