On the eve of my 40th birthday, I take a look back at the first 39 years and make some decisions about how I will live and love through the next decade and beyond. Oh, and I play some podsafe music, too! As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time. Music Today: "Next Time Around" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Ippolito "Mirror" by Mevio Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn "Create Your Fate" by Music Alley group Steadman Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Catching up on some personal news that happened during the holidays. Life has offered me some challenges. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time. Music Today: "Seasons of Light" by Mevio Music Alley artist Michael Whalen "Amazing Grace" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Spak "River to an Ocean" by Music Alley group Cassandra Kubinski Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

As we close the books on 2009 and prepare ourselves for 2010, we can make a difference in how our own lives unfold in the new year. I invite you to join me for a That Blue Jeans Guy Podcast tradition as we celebrate the Burning Bowl Ceremony. Music Today: "Holdin' Onto Air" by Mevio Music Alley group Maple Bridge "Turnaround" by Mevio Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn "Auld Lang Syne Happy New Year" by Mevio Music Alley artist J.E.L.L.i. Thanks for listening, and Happy New Year to everybody!

In my fourth annual Christmas Episode, I take a unique look at the Christmas story. Jesus was born into a time of extreme despair and nihilism, and his message to the people of that time might well apply to the time in which we live. What is the message, and how is it relevant to today? Listen in and find out! Music Today: "There's a Light/O Come All Ye Faithful" by Mevio Music Alley artist Darrell Smith "Mary Did You Know?" by Mevio Music Alley artist Kristine W "O Holy Night" by Mevio Music Alley artist Merry Ellen Kirk, featuring David Ask "The Gift" by Mevio Music Alley artist Joshua Stedman (thanks to Ariel Publicity!) Thanks for listening, and Happy Holidays to everybody!

My life update features a few "midlife crisis" items. For the rest of the episode, I take off the gloves and give my opinions of the so-called "health care reform" bill. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time. Music Today: "King of Angels-Xmas Song" by Mevio Music Alley artist Greg Johnson "Money and Wealth" by Mevio Music Alley artist Lumberjack Mafia "Methods of Modern Madness" by Music Alley group The Radical Thought Resistance Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Michael and I got together to discuss the Season 6 Finale, our opinions of all performances, and our opinions of the results.Unfortunately, Skype was being unkind, but the trainwreck is fun to hear!Thanks again to Michael for doing Season 6 with me, and I look forward to doing Season 7 this summer.For the American Idol fans out there, you will want to stay subscribed to this RSS feed as Tom the Ramble Redhead and I will be back for Season 9 of American Idol. I can't wait to work with Tom again, and I know you are looking forward to the insanity.Thanks again for listening!

The show has experienced yet another "First" as I have upgraded the Mac Mini to Leopard and Garageband '09. I'm happy to have the expanded capabilities of Garageband '09, and I look forward to putting them to good use! For this episode, I get more personal than usual and relate part of my life story. In particular, I talk about how I made the trip from social and religious conservative to progressive. As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time. Music Today: "Grownup Christmas List" by Mevio Music Alley artist Ayla Brown "Honestly, It's Hanukah" by Mevio Music Alley artist Ari Shine Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Michael and I got together to discuss the performances and results of the Top 8 week of So You Think You Can Dance.Did America get it right? Listen in and find out what we think!

Merdith Baxter comes out as a lesbian. The people of Atlanta, Georgia made history as they elected Simone Bell, an out African-American lesbian as their representative for District 58 in the Georgia State Assembly. President Obama has decided to add 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan in an effort to bring that tragedy to an end. What's all this got in common? Listen today and find out! Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time. Music Today: "Linus and Lucy" by Music Alley artist J.E.L.L.i. "People, Let's Stop the War" by Music Alley group Freedom People "The 12 Days of Christmas" by Music Alley artist J.E.L.L.i. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!