In this special edition episode of the Spun Today Podcast, you’ll hear a collection of first hand experiences, from New Yorkers that lived through the events of 9/11. Memories are fleeting and have a way of fading away into a once-upon-a-time haze that we seldom revisit and when we do, they just seem like surreal experiences. I think that an important component to history not repeating itself, is continuing to share and speak about our learned experiences. Where were you during the events of 9/11?

#161 – Immigration Nation, Joe Budden leaving Spotify, King of Staten Island, RIP Chadwick Boseman

In this episode I speak about the Netflix series; Immigration Nation, The Joe Budden Podcast split from Spotify and the movie; King of Staten Island. RIP Chadwick Boseman.

#160 – Writing Tip Compilation (1)

In this episode I share 5 Spun Today writing tips! These are lessons learned from other writers and creators, that I’ve applied to my own writing, and think the greater #WritingCommunity would benefit from.

#159 – Beach Day with Pablo

In this episode I shoot the shit with my buddy Pablo, on the beach, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York.

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#158 – Free -Writing Session

In this episode I share my May & June 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading as well as the MasterClasses that I’ve been taking. Finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.

#157 – Launch America, the show Dave & the movie Molly’s Game

In this episode I speak about the historic ‘Launch America,’ which is the first time in history that Astronauts were launched to the international space station in a commercial vessel. I also speak about the show Dave, and the movie Molly’s Game.

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#156 – Amanda Lucas (Middle School ELA Teacher, Writer & Podcaster)

In this episode I sit down and speak with Amanda Lucas. She is a Middle School ELA Teacher, a Writer and Podcaster. We delve into her experiences as a teacher, ranging from carefully curating curriculum, to dealing with bullying, managing parent expectations, teaching in a post-COVID world and so much more. We also speak about her going from being a free-lance writer to having a featured article in Parents magazine, while still being an intern! She is also ½ of the hosts of the Podcast Ch! The teaching podcast for teachers who teach.

#155 – The Deliberate Murder of George Floyd

In this episode I speak about the deliberate murder of George Floyd and the systems in place that facilitated the occurrence.

#154 – Joe Rogan & Spotify’s $100+ Million Dollar Podcast deal, UFC 249, a Coronavirus update from me and Better Call Saul season 5

In this episode I speak about the Joe Rogan & Spotify $100+ Million Dollar deal, the first live sporting event since COVID: UFC 249, a Coronavirus update from me, and finally watching Better Call Saul season 5.

#153 – Free -Writing Session

In this episode I share my March & April 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about the MasterClasses that I’ve been taking. Finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.

#152 – Tom Papa, Tom Segura, Ford vs. Ferrari and Parasite

In this episode I speak about a couple Stand-up Comedy specials: Tom Papa’s ‘You’re Doing Great’ and Tom Segura’s ‘Ball Hog.’ I also speak about a couple of Oscar nominated movies I recently watched: Ford vs. Ferrari and Parasite.

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#151 – Scotch, Narcos, new shows on the horizon and a Coronavirus update from NYC

In this episode I share a Coronavirus update, I speak about a documentary called Scotch, I talk about Narcos (again because I missed a season), and some shows that I’m looking forward to get into during this quarantine.

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#150 – My Coronavirus update, UFC 248, Hamilton 2, ‘Aint too Proud on Broadway & Uncut Gems [Bonus Episode]

In this episode I speak about a Coronavirus update, UFC 248, watching Hamilton on Broadway for the second time, watching ‘Aint Too Proud on Broadway (the story about the Temptations), and the movie Uncut Gems.

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#149 – Free -Writing Session

In this episode I share my February 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading. Finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.

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#148 – Coronavirus (COVID-19), Bert Kreischer’s ‘Hey Big Boy’ comedy special & Narcos Mexico

In this episode I speak about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Bert Kreischer’s new standup comedy special: Hey Big Boy and Narcos Mexico (Season 3).

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#147 – UFC 247, Super Tuesday results, Ronny Chieng & Pete Davidson comedy specials

In this episode I speak about watching UFC 247, the results of Super Tuesday 2020 and the Comedy specials of Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America & Pete Davidson’s Alive from New York.

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#146 – Stephen “Chef Papi” Rodriguez

In this episode I speak with Stephen Rodriguez aka Chef Papi. He is the creator of the famous Dominican Pizza, which has been featured in many events all over the country and around the world. He’s also known for tons of other amazing dishes like his longaniza mac-n-cheese and …

#145 – Free -Writing Session (RIP Kobe Bryant)

In this episode I share my December 2019 writing stats, my cumulative 2019 yearly writing stats & January 2020 writing stats. I also share a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I tell you about what I’ve been reading, I reflect on the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant and finally, I read and reflect on a couple of my free-writing pieces, dedicated to Kobe

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#144 – UFC 246, The mind of Aaron Hernandez and the 2019 Mark Twain Prize recipient (spoiler alert, it’s Dave Chappelle)

In this episode I speak about watching UFC 246, the documentary series; Killer Inside: The mind of Aaron Hernandez, and I also speak about Dave Chappelle receiving the Mark Twain Prize.

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#143 – OITNB, Stretch & Bobbito Doc, The Irishman & UFC 245

In this episode I speak about watching the final season of Orange is the New Black, a hip-hop doc called Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives, The Irishman and UFC 245.

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