As we look forward to 2009, a new presidency, and a new Congress, I ask a question: How can we finally change things for the better of all? Listen on for my answer. Music Today: "Soulution (Peace Within)" by Podsafe Music Network group The Radical Thought Resistance "What We've Been Waiting For" by Podsafe Music Network artist Rik Leaf Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

I know it's been months, but better late than never. This is my first ever music video, and I had a lot of fun doing it.There are some problems with the audio and video being out of sync, but nothing I tried seemed to help.AlsI look forward to your comments on the video!

This brief video features my cat, Henri, enjoying one of his most favorite things: getting a back scratch from my foot. I am also issuing a challenge to my fellow podcasters to do a video featuring their pet(s) unique and eccentric behaviors. This should be fun!Intro and outro music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Join me as we say "Out to the old and in to the Happy New You!" Music Today: "Next Time Around" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Let It Go" by Podsafe Music Network artist Brett Mikels "Auld Lang Syne" by Podsafe Music Network artist Marc Gunn Thanks for listening,and Happy New You!

Christmas misadventures of my nephew "Padawan Luke"--or, "It's fun until something gets broken." I open all of my Christmas cards. A very brief look back at 2008, and a look forward to 2009. Plus, Podcaster Quote of the Year! Watch for a new look at the Burning Bowl ceremony for New Years Eve. Music Today: "Little Toy Gun" by independent group HoneyHoney Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

Join me today for an all-new Christmas episode. The story of Jesus' birth may have originated well before Jesus was supposed to be born. Why is this story so important that people would perpetuate it? I'll discuss my insights to this question, as well as give insight on why this story is especially relevant to our time. Merry Christmas to all! Music today: "What Child Is This?" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jennifer Avalon "We Three Kings" by Podsafe Music Network artist Derek K. Miller "Breath of Heaven" by Podsafe Music Network artist Ayla Brown "O Come O Come Emmanuel" by Podsafe Music Network artist Darrell Smith (No Graphics available for Flatland Music Group) "Joy To the World" by Podsafe Music Network group Flatland Music Group Thanks again for listening!

The Partner will be on local TV's version of *The Antiques Roadshow,* and no, it didn't put me to sleep... The Big Three automakers have turned up the heat on their demands for a bailout. What's next? Barack Obama has enraged gay activists everywhere with his choice of Pastor Rick Warren to lead the invocation at his inauguration. Major slap, or brilliant political move that might actually work in everybody's favor? I'll give my opinion. Happy Hiatus to QCast as they take a break and revamp the show. Maybe I have a chance at Page 1 of the Featured Personal Journals now... A special segment in which I invite all to participate. Music Today: "Christmas Is Counting on Me" by Podsafe Music Network artist Lee Harris "Change the World" by Podsafe Music Network artist Doña Oxford "The Miracle Field" by Podsafe Music Network group The Reverse Engineers Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

My early Christmas present. The bailout bill for the Big 3 was pronounced DOA in the Senate. What's next? Pinup star Bettie Page is dead at 85. After all of this news, it's even more vital that we help spread some Christmas cheer. Wanna help? Music Today: "Joy Is Within Reach" by Podsafe Music Network artist Adrienne Pierce "Money" by Podsafe Music Network group Theory In Motion "Goodbye" by Podsafe Music Network artist George Hrab Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

What do reaching out, overcoming obstacles, and light sabers have in common? They are all part of this true, and heart-warming Thanksgiving story I will share with you on this special episode. Oh, and no singing by Carrie Fisher, either... Music Today: "If Every Day Were Christmas" by Podsafe Music Network group Podsafe for Peace "Little Toy Gun" by independent group HoneyHoney Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

Independent and out gay musician Phil Putnam joins me once again on the show, and did we talk!Phil has produced two excellent new albums, Casualties, and {What Became of the}Choirboy.Even more importantly, he has become more comfortable with himself and the results are obvious in his work.Join Phil and me as we discuss music, hot t-shirt models, girls texting in the middle of supermarket parking lots, and just a smidge of politics.Oh, and we also play a few of his songs, too.Phil's music can be obtained in CD format through his website, philputnam.com.His music can be obtained by download through iTunes--with the exception of *Choirboy,* which is a free download at his site.Music today:"More Than This""Paris""Sacrifice"I'm No Prize"Thanks for listening!