Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

In this episode I speak about the Amazon original shows; ZeroZeroZero & SOLOS. I also speak about UFC 264, some Podcast news and the results of the NYC Mayoral Primary Elections!

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Links referenced in this episode:

ZeroZeroZero: https://www.amazon.com/ZeroZeroZero-Season-1/dp/B08BYYBZB9

Solos: https://www.amazon.com/Solos-Season-1/dp/B0945CR5MM

UFC 264: https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-264

Rory & Mal Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnh0w4wdA-AkNTw3FUwAvA

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In this episode I share my April, May & June 2021 Writing stats, 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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This episode's writing tip: An excerpt from Nic Pizzolatto on: How I Wrote True Detective: https://youtu.be/2hPn-23N8q4?t=488

The Archer: https://www.amazon.com/The-Archer/dp/B086H3ZBV1/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=the+archer&qid=1625501849&sr=8-4

Why you need to Write Everyday:

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In this episode I speak about the In the Heights film, UFC 263 and the TV show Godfather of Harlem.

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In the Heights: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1321510/

UFC 263: https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-263

Godfather of Harlem: https://www.epix.com/series/godfather-of-harlem

Anthony Ramos Talks 'Transformers' Role, Latino Representation In Hollywood, New Music + More: https://youtu.be/myKKflgaCcM

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This is the AudioBook version of the Short Story Bully by Tony Ortiz

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*Original Release Date: Oct 23, 2014*

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In this episode I speak about the Joe Budden Podcast break up, the amazing Bronzeville Podcast, and recent U.F.O. sightings that were acknowledged by the Pentagon and U.S. Government!

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Bronzeville: Episode 1 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bronzeville/id1199964972?i=1000380906071 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dkXVQjvrNvu7YASHOKl4H?si=2MmS8CgCSriGBL0ZawMpeg&dl_branch=1&nd=1

Website: https://bronzevilleseries.com/

NYT: Glowing Aura and 'Black Money': The Pentagon's Mysterious U.F.O. Program: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/16/us/politics/pentagon-program-ufo-harry-reid.html

TIME: Navy Pilot Says UFO He Saw Off California Was 'Not of This World' https://time.com/5070962/navy-pilot-ufo-california-not-from-this-world/

FLIR1: Official UAP Footage from the USG for Public Release: https://youtu.be/6rWOtrke0HY

Pentagon faces June deadline to issue unclassified report on UFO sightings: https://youtu.be/ousWgSIPbwE

Saagar Enjeti: Here's Why UFO Disclosures Are NOT A Pentagon Ploy For More Funding: https://youtu.be/g1qzZ5lr_8I

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In this episode I speak about watching the three-part, six-hour Ken Burns documentary; Hemingway. I also speak about watching the new Mortal Kombat movie and wrap up with some local Political talk (Governor Cuomo, the upcoming NYC Mayoral race, ranked choice voting and more).

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Hemingway Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/hemingway/

Andrew Yang's Policies: https://www.yangforny.com/policies

Ranked Choice Voting: https://www.nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/ranked-choice-voting/

Mortal Kombat: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293429/

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In this episode I share my February & March 2021 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I tell you about what I've been reading and a Masterclass I've been taking. I also read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.

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This episode's writing tip: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/your-book-is-a-valuable-intellectual-property-asset/

A Disappointing Time:

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

Ready Player Two: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Player-Two-A-Novel/dp/B08C7DQWRC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FYXEFB22WIO3&dchild=1&keywords=ready+player+two+book&qid=1619400722&sprefix=ready+player+two%2Caps%2C321&sr=8-1

Walter Mosley Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/walter-mosley-teaches-fiction-and-storytelling

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This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Nostrand Ave by Tony Ortiz

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*Original Release Date: April 9th, 2015*

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In this episode we have another segment of GOATs doing GOAT shit featuring both Conor Mcgregor and Joe Rogan. I also speak about watching UFC 260 as well as Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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Links referenced in this episode:

Conor McGregor "Doubled" His Net Worth After Selling Proper No Twelve To Tequila Company: https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/other-sports/conor-mcgregor-doubled-his-net-worth-after-selling-proper-no-twelve-to-tequila-company.html

Joe Rogan VS Carlos Mencia: https://youtu.be/9vHmRVN97Zs

UFC 260: https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-260

Justice League: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12361974/

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In this episode I speak about the process of having a new Podcast logo designed. In another segment of GOATs doing GOAT sh*t I speak about some of Jay-Z's recent business moves. I also speak about watching UFC 259 as well as the movie; Coming 2 America.

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99designs: https://99designs.com/tim-ferriss?clickid=zO4x00y7fxyLRiM0MdV3iVCmUkEVEZ0V1QOry00&utm_medium=1429073&utm_content=Tim%20Ferris%20%2499%20Upgrade%20Offer&utm_campaign=Tim%20Ferriss&utm_source=affiliates&network=ir

Jay-Z and LVMH deal: https://www.forbes.com/sites/abigailfreeman/2021/02/26/heres-how-much-jay-z-made-on-his-ace-of-spades-deal-and-how-it-stacks-up-against-kylie-jenner-kim-kardashian-george-clooney-rihanna--cashouts/?sh=78204e05679c

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/style/jay-z-lvmh-ace-of-spades-champagne.html

https://www.businessinsider.com/jay-z-buys-ace-of-spades-champagne-2014-11

Jay-Z sells majority stake in Tidal music streaming service to Jack Dorsey's Square:

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/04/jay-z-sells-majority-stake-in-tidal-music-streaming-service-to-jack-dorseys-square

Square 2020 Proxy Statement: https://s21.q4cdn.com/114365585/files/doc_downloads/2020/04/SQ-Annual-Report-2020-Proxy-Statement_10-K(Bookmarked).pdf

Square Board of Directors: https://squareup.com/us/en/about

JAY-Z invests in Perch Credit App aimed at helping minorities boost credit scores: https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/2/25/22301809/jay-z-invests-perch-credit-app

Coming 2 America: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6802400/

UFC 259 Fight Card: https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-259

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