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Episode 265-Lesson Learned This week, some of the plans I made were substituted with a huge life lesson, courtesy of the Universe. Join me as I share what happened, and what I learned about myself. It's gonna be fun, I promise. 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: "Figure It Out" by Mevio Music Alley artist Shelley Miller ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 264-Midlife Manifesto 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | REPOST-Episode 263-Catching Up 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 262-Let Go and Live 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 Ye ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 261-The Unexpected Blessing-an Interpretation of the Christmas Story 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 Krist ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 260-The Great American Health Insurance Caper 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" ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 259-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Finale Recap Show 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 ag ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 258-My Journey So Far 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 257-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 8 Results Show 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! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 256-A Time to Cheer and a Time to Mourn 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" wi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 255-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 10 Your two favorite guys who know they can dance are back for more fun and frivolity!When we're not going off on a tangent about Sonya Tayeh or which choreographer Nigel has made mad this week, we discuss our likes and dislikes about the pairs numbers and the solos.We also make our prediction about who will be dancing his and her last on the big stage.Oh, and you don't want to miss it when we finally address Tyce DiOrio's masterful impression of Big Fatty during the auditions! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 254-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 12 This week on So You Think You Can Dance the Top 12 presented two different dance numbers and talked about how they will miss their partner when the couples are split up next week. As usual, Michael and I talk about whose numbers we liked and whose we didn't. Oh, and Michael makes history on this podcast. How? You gotta listen to find out! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 253-What Really Got Us Here In this episode, I am making some changes to the way I record: I'm challenging myself to grow by no longer using a pre-recorded intro and outro. For this episode, I discuss an article I read on TheAtlantic.com in which the author asserts that a branch of Christianity known as "Prosperity Theology" contributed in large part to the housing market collapse. I relate this to a personal experience in which I currently find myself. Here's the link to the article, which I invite everyb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 252-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 14 Michael and I are back for our first performance review of Season 6. We got lost in reminiscing about our how we got started dancing that we forgot to pick our prediction for the guy and girl going home, but we did manage to name our bottom three. We'll see how well we did on the results show tonight! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 251-The Charter for Compassion For this episode, I focus on the Charter for Compassion--the result of more than a year's work and the brainchild of TED Award Winner Karen Armstrong. Join me as I read and invite everyone to visit charterforcompassion.org 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: "Common Ground" by Music Alley artist David Ippoli ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 250-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 16 The So You Think You Can Dance Update is back for Season 6!The show had a bumpy start this season, what with it bumping up against the World Series. The result was that America did not get its chance to vote until the Top 16 level.But, now that America has the vote, I am back with co-host Michael Sage to give you our impressions of how Season 5 ended, how Season 6 is going, and our "wish list" for the remainder of Season 6 (wait until you hear what we want to see Ryan do...).Join ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 249-Renaissance I catch up my regular listeners on what has been happening for the last few weeks. This is the first That Blue Jeans Guy that I have done on the Mac and with the new mixer, and I'm still getting some things figured out. Please tell me what you think about the sound quality. I talk about the disappointing loss for same-sex marriage in Maine, and how we can handle this in a way that those who oppose us will not be expecting. It will make a difference if we do not allow ourselves to be dragge ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | David's Salon 2-With Kenny Proffitt Recently Kenny Proffitt (also known as "Kenny, the Listener Who Knew Me When") came to visit me here in Bay City. It was the first time we had seen each other since he was graduated from high school in 1986.Before Kenny arrived, we agreed to do another of the "David's Salon" shows together. What I didn't know was that Kenny was also going to gift me with his well-loved Mac Mini. Finally, I have joined the ranks of the Mac Podcasters! Oh, and did I mention I have a new Pe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 248-Christmas Time Is Here with Kevin Koelbl In this special episode, I have a delightful conversation with independent artist Kevin Koelbl (pronounced "Cable").Kevin and I discuss his new Christmas album, what it was like to be the understudy for Michael Crawford in EFX, and much more as well.As always, I encourage you to support Kevin Koelbl by buying his music where it is sold. The Christmas CD will be available on November 10. his previous album, Somewhere In Time, is currently available. Some places are:Amazon.comiTunes ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 247-Transitions It seems like change is the only constant in many of our lives (or maybe we're just paying more attention). I talk about some of the changes going on in my life and my wishes for my own future. For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing! Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an e ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 246-Looking on the Bright Side My voice was giving out on me, so this ended up being a short show. I touch on the controversy surrounding President Obama's recent speaking engagement at the HRC dinner during the March on Washington. I also touch briefly on the controversy surrounding Michelangelo Signorelli's asking HRC president Joe Solomonese to resign. For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Micha ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 245-When All Else Fails, Rewrite It! For this week's show, I focus on what is perhaps the most unbelievable idea ever to come from a conservative mind: a project to produce a conservative-friendly Bible. Even if you are not a fan of the Bible or Christianity, this project provides some interesting insights into the mindset of a group of people who have hijacked the term "conservative," and used it for their own selfish purposes. Check out the Conservative Bible Project at Conservapedia.com Come on, you know you wann ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 244-Making Memories with Casey Stratton Casey Stratton is a Michigan native and a musician who has made the trek from independent artist to signed artist, and then back to independent again. Casey's newest album (his twelfth regular album) is called Memories and Photographs, and it is a trip through the emotional experience of letting go of a relationship and the resulting catharsis. Casey joined me recently for an over-the-phone interview during which we discuss his newest album, his musical career so far, and so much more. Ne ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 243-Lots to be Happy About This week, it was announced that a vaccine has shown 31% effectiveness at preventing HIV infection. It's not perfect, but it does provide hope for many out there. I also talk about the joys of social media and how much I love the fact that one of my all-time favorite teachers just became a Facebook friend. (The other all-time favorite one already was!) For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 242-To Patrick Swayze, Thanks for Everything, David-That Blue Jeans Guy his week's episode is a tribute and a big "thank you" to actor, singer, and dancer Patrick Swayze. Speaking of dancing, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing! 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 r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 241-I'm Still Here! Just letting everybody know that I'm still doing the show, and well-wishes to everybody who has taken a hiatus. I've had a few side projects going on, and I'm looking forward to sharing the results with you soon! Music Today: "I'm STill Here" by Music Alley artist Niss (No Website listed) Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | David's Salon 1-With Anthony Anselmo Welcome to a new podcast concept from the creator of "That Blue Jeans Guy!" This podcast is based on salon discussion groups in which people gather to discuss a topic requiring forethought and often logical and critical thinking. Discussions may feature lively debate, but in a respectful and civil atmosphere. Where it differs from salon groups is that only the host and one guest will have the discussion. In this premiere episode, my guest for the hour is Anthony Anselmo, and the topic is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 240-The Dream Shall Never Die I found out that Jeri Sager, a former Broadway actress and a person who I had the privilege of calling a friend is about to release her third album and is performing all over the world. You go, girl! Check out JeriSager.com to see video, hear album previews, and--of course--order her music (she is an indie artist, after all!) I also mark the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, and how we can serve his legacy. Music Today: "Dreams Come True" by Music Alley group The Whiskey ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 239-Wonderful Serendipity The video for Phil Putnam's song "I'm No Prize" is currently #1 on MTV's Logo Channel. You really do want to see this video, I assure you... I had a completely unexpected and completely exciting development in my quest to be at the podcaster get-together at next year's Gay Days. I decided to put aside the politics this week and share some great new music I found, as well as some older and newer favorites by guests on shows past. Thanks again always for your support and for supporting the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 238-Was Jesus a Socialist? Life has been good, and things are looking up. A Facebook discussion with a high school friend and ordained minister inspired me to talk about whether Jesus would be for or against national health care. Even if you are not of a religious persuasion, you owe it to yourself to consider what may be a significant portion of the pushback against health care reform. Music Today: "When Sound Had Feel" by Music Alley artist R Scott "They Don't Deliver" by Music Alley artist Trev Gibb In ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 237-Digging for Dirt with Joe Settineri Joe Settineri is the newest Renaissance Man to make his debut in the music industry. A native of Midland, Michigan, Joe has made his name in LA and London on the stage, and his debut album will drop on August 11, 2009.Oh, and did I mention he can also give you financial advice?Listen in as Joe and I get together to discuss his life and his debut album.I tried to scoop TMZ on any of Joe's "dirty little secrets," but alas, he's pure as the driven snow.Check out Joe's music on his si ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 236-The So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 Finale The last competitive dances for Season 5 are now a part of television history, and Michael and I get together to share our opinions of how everything went.Despite some Skype issues and a flyover by a helicopter, we give our predictions for who we think will be crowned "America's Favorite Dancer."Here's the link to the site that Michael plugged in the show. Give Jamie some podlove for his heroic efforts:http://jamiesadventuretomalawi.blogspot.comBe sure to watch the RSS feed for po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 235-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 6 Michael and I get together to discuss the results of Top 6 Week, aka, who's going into the finale.We also discuss the highlights of the performance night, the reprise of the Emmy nominated dance routines, and Michael learns a very hard lesson about the penalties associated with messing with TomKat. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 234-Healthy and Otherwise Harvey Milk will posthumously receive the highest civilian honor in the country, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Also honored will be Stephen Hawking, Billie Jean King, and Senator Ted Kennedy. Now that it's official that tanning beds are just as unsafe as sunlight, will pale be the new fashion statement? Glen Beck is so far out on a limb that it's cracking below his feet. Music Today: "Sometimes" by Music Alley group Quebb "Bad for My Health" by Music Alley group The Yellow ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 233-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 8 In this extended episode, Michael and I talk about the Emmy nominations announced last week and Nigel's honorary doctorate. Then, it's on to the performances, the possibility of Paula Abdul joining Dance, and who we think is going home on results night. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 232-Take the Good With the Bad Some really good news at the workplace. I give my "farewell" to the QCast Connection. I remember Walter Cronkite. Good news about the Matthew Shepard Act! Bad news: Bryce Faulkner, 23 (pictured to the right), was about to come out to his very religious parents, when his mother discovered his emails to his boyfriend, Travis Swanson. Apparently, they have forced him into an "ex-gay" ministry, possibly in the Pensacola, FL area. If anybody knows the whereabouts of Bryc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 231-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 10 Once again, Michael and I discuss our favorite reality show featuring dance. We give our opinions on the Top 10 dancers both in groups, in pairs, and solos.Some were on the hot tamale train, and some were just trainwrecks.  We also give Nigel his new "to do" list, because we all know he listens to the podcast. Join the discussion today! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 230-Everything in Life I Need to Know I Learned from Michael Jackson TMy life has been very busy, mostly on the job front. I may have some good news coming up very soon! Mike Andrews, whose music graced the Pride 48 Episode (227) is featuring my episodes in his blog! Here's the URL: http://jjadams928.blogspot.com/ As a tribute to the passing of Michael Jackson, I give my personal take on how his public life influenced my own. Music Today: "Let It Go" by Mevio's Music Alley group Great Big Sea "As One" by Mevio's Music Alley artist Merge of Equ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 229-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 12 Despite a busy schedule on my part and Skype issues on Michael's part, we prove we are strong, we are invincible, we are podcasters! We tough it out and still bring you our unique take on the Top 12 dancers, our opinion of Cat's little black dress and how much we wish Tyce DiOrio would just "Shut Up and Dance."Literally... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 228-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 14 Despite some voice issues on both of our parts, Michael and I are back again to critique the Top 14.We also discuss the formation of the Dizzy Feet Foundation, and how exciting that is! Join us  for all the fun! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 227-Pride 48 This is the recording of the live show I did as a participant in the first-ever "Pride 48" celebration. I had a blast doing my first live show, and I hope to do more in the future. Thanks again to Adam and Matty of "The Adam and Matty Show" and Daniel Brewer of "Dubious Intent" for coming up with the concept and seeing it through to completion. Music Today: "Dream" by Music Alley artist Mike Andrews "When There's Love at Home" by ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 226-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 16 Michael and I get opinionated about the Top 16 week. We don't always agree on what we liked and didn't like, but we always have fun discussing our favorite reality program. We would also like for everybody to give us feedback and comments. Please post on the blog at http://thatbluejeansguy.libsyn.com or call 206-984-0329 or email the show at thatbluejeansguy@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 225-Southern Comfort I attended the first ever Saginaw Valley LGBT & Allies Pride Awards Banquet, which was a blast! Congratulations to listeners Jim K and Rev. Rebecca for being honored for their contributions to the GLBT community in the Saginaw Valley area! I discuss the "30 Or So Greatest Southern Songs" as reported by Y'All Magazine Music Today: "Stars of the Southern Sky" by Music Alley group Exelby "Southern in My Soul" by Music Alley group Big George Jackson Blues Band Intro Music: "Dee ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 224-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 18 Due to some issues in both our lives, we were unable to record until after the results were announced, so we will instead discuss the highlights of the performances, our opinions of the results, Michael's intense love of Brian Friedman, and a few other things.Thanks to MJ's Big Blog for coming to my rescue when my recorder missed the performance show! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 223-Keepin' It Healthy I'm in a better mood this week, although quite tired from work and a few other challenging situations. I talk about how great it is when podsafe musicians keep in touch, and debut a new artist. And, of course, I talk about the healthcare debate and how important it really is. Music Today: "Brother of Mine" by Podsafe Music Network artist Shane Alexander "We Are Together-2008 Revival" by Podsafe Music Network group Quebb Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Disch ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 222-The So You Think You Can Dance Top 20 In this first of many updates, Michael and I critique the dancers, the costumes, Cat's horrible dress, Mary's screams, and so much more. The Hot Tamale Train has left the station! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 221-So You Think You Can Dance-The Pre-show! As has been previously (and frequently) announced, the So You Think You Can Dance Update is new and improved for Season 5.Professional photographer, former dancer and choreographer Michael Sage will lend his experience and expertise to take this show to the next level.In this episode, Michael introduces himself to the rest of the world, and we discuss at length the auditions, the judges, and the Top 20.I'm looking forward to working with Michael as we count down the weeks until America crow ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 220-I'm Not Taking It Anymore! After 39 years of crawling on hands and knees, I'm finally standing up for myself and getting it all off my chest. Music Today: "Fed Up" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jeff Yankauer "This Is the Day John Q. Got Mad" by Podsafe Music Network artist Neal Fox 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 The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 219-New and Improved Justice? Coming Up! My thoughts turn to three events which will shape the immediate and long-term history of the judicial system in the US. My take on President Obama's appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayer to the United States Supreme Court. Two men who were on opposite sides of Bush v. Gore are now on the same side and challenging California's Prop. 8 in federal court. Michigan Equality has started a petition drive to repeal our own anti-gay marriage amendment, possibly during the 2012 election. Music To ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 218-More Great and Unexpected Stuff! EL84 is now known as "The MSU Orchestra," which means that the Outro is "new and improved" My recent trip to the cottage, which featured an unexpected reunion. Attending a funeral leads to some more unexpected good things. GM's bondholders unexpectedly approve a compromise, potentially saving GM from bankruptcy. When least expected, good things can come from less than desirable situations! Music Today: "Mystic Road" by Podsafe Music Network and PodSafeAudio.com group The MSU Orches ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The So You Think You Can Dance Update Coming soon to an RSS feed near you... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 217-Sometimes the Unexpected Happens...Ain't It Great? What do President Obama and American Idol winner Kris Allen have in common? And what do their unexpected successes have in common? And what does this say about our society and the progress we are showing? I'll give my answer on this week's episode. Music Today: "Maybe I'm Amazed-Authorized Cover" by Podsafe Music Network artist Blake Morgan "Yes We Can" by Podsafe Music Network artist Boy George Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Der ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 216-Rambling About Adam vs. Kris It's the first half of the finale for Season 8 of American Idol, pitting Adam and Kris against each other. As usual, Tom and I discuss the performances, our predictions for who we think will win, and we give a final critique of Season 8 in general with our "Good, Bad, and Ugly" nominations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 215-Letter to Carrie Prejean My visit to Star Trek: The Exhibition, AKA "Geek Heaven" My (hopefully) last word on Carrie Prejean Music Today:  "Famous" by Podsafe Music Network group The Lascivious Biddies  "Great Day to Be a Martyr" by Podsafe Music Network artist DC Sills 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 PodsafeAudi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 214-Rambling About the American Idol Top 3 Your two favorite pronosticating podcasters are back to talk about lots of stuff, and we eventually get around to American Idol. Who do we think will be in the finale? Listen and find out! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 213-International Day of Religiosity My newly-found title of "playwright." My take on National Day of Prayer and why I think this is a bad idea. Music Today:  "Belief" by Podsafe Music Network artist The Swim Team  "Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito 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 gr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 212-Rambling About the American Idol Top 4 Your favorite two prognosticating podcasters are back for the Top 4 Week. We discuss lots of stuff, and then actually talk about American Idol.It's basically the same craziness you have always known and loved, so listen in today! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 211-Round and Round It Goes, and Where It Stops Nobody Knows! Update on the job search and my quest to get back into the workforce. From Senator Arlen Specter to Virginia Foxx to the fact that a President Obama--and not a President McCain--will replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, it is not easy to be a Republican lately. The schism I predicted is happening sooner than I thought, and in a completely different way. This will be interesting to watch. Podcaster Quote of the Week: The Lost Segment. Music Today: "Just Another D ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 210-Rambling About the American Idol Top 5 Your most favoritest prognosticating podcasters are back to talk about the American Idol Top 5, which of the judges might not be back next season, and Tom has a "moment." Join the fun today! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 209-Empowerment And Other Controversial Issues Update on the job search and my quest to get back into the workforce. The Nevada State Senate has passed a domestic partnership bill by a 12-9 margin--two shy of being veto-proof. The bill is expected to do well in the Assembly (not sure if it will pass), but Governor Jim Gibbons (R) has promised a veto, saying "I just don't believe in it." A quick check of his own biography reveals that his own experience with his opposite-sex marriage is not the shining example held up by his fellow con ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 206-Rambling About the American Idol Top 7 Your favorite prognosticating podcasters are back for another fun-filled day of podcasting about American Idol's Top 7 performance show.We'll look at who was good, who wasn't, and who's up next for eliminaiton.Oh, and we are definitely wondering why Quentin Tarantino was the mentor?Oh, well, give it a listen! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 205-Overcoming the Illusion In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week. For this episode, we will focus on the events of Good Friday and what metaphysical meanings we can derive from it. Music Today: "More Than The Miracles-Featuring Jenee Wright Prince" and "The True Messiah-Instrumental" by Podsafe Music Network artist Steven Stewart "He's Alive" by PodsafeAudio.com artist Jacques Grant and Rewired Thank you for joining me for this journey. I ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 204-Good Friday In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week. For this episode, we will focus on the events of Good Friday and what metaphysical meanings we can derive from it. Music Today: "More Than The Miracles-Featuring Jenee Wright Prince" and "The True Messiah (Instrumental Version)" by Podsafe Music Network artist Steven Stewart "Epilogue-A Final Prayer" by Podsafe Music Network artist Greg Federico "Face My Fears" by Podsafe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 203-Maundy Thursday In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week. For this episode, we will focus on the events of Maundy Thursday. Music Today: "More Than The Miracles-Featuring Jenee Wright Prince" and "The True Messiah (Instrumental Version)" by Podsafe Music Network artist Steven Stewart "Nobody Really Understands" by Podsafe Music Network artist Dan Coyle "Learning To Be Humble" by Podsafe Music Network artist King Street Hobo Tha ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 202-The Tide Is Turning! In my first personal journal since my 200th episode, I talk about the exciting recent news about the states of Iowa and Vermont legally recognizing same-sex marriage, as well as the possibility of Washington D.C. recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states. I also appeal to the people who think that by these actions we are "attacking" traditional marriage. We didn't bring the fight, but it is ours to fight if we are to win equality, and we must do so. Watch the RSS feed for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 201-Rambling About the American Idol Top 8 Your two favorite podcasting prognosticators are back applying our mad analytical skills to dissect and discuss the performances as the Top 8 American Idol contestants perform music from the year they were born.Join us for all the crazy fun you've come to expect! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 200-Our Favorite Moments At long last, a milestone is reached in the history of the podcast! Kenny, the Listener Who Knew Me When joins me to take a fun-filled look back at your favorite moments (and one of my least favorite). I pay musical tribute to one of my fellow podcasters. Exciting changes are coming to the show, and I reveal what those are as well. And, of course, there is always some podsafe music. Thanks to the following fellow podcasters who sent in messages (Alphabetically): Anthony Anselmo Arche ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | And the Winner Is... Thanks to everybody who entered. Who won? Listen and find out! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 199-Rambling About the Top 9 What happens when your two favorite podcasters get together in a motel room?Why, they watch American Idol and talk about it, of course!Tom was in Saginaw this week, so we did the Update with both of us in the same room.This was Top 9 Week, and we dish about everything.Thanks always for listening! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 198-Time For an Intervention This is the last new personal journal podcast before the 200th episode. I talk about my appearance on the Ramble Redhead podcast. A little personal life stuff. Then, I show concern for the well-being of a new family member. There's still time left to enter the 200th episode contest. Music Today: "We Are Family" by Podsafe Music Network group Seven5Seven "Brothers Are Made This Way" by Podsafe Music Network group Antiqcool Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Musi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 197-The American Idol Update-Rambling About Motown Your two favorite Idol podcasters are back to tell you that when it comes to American Idol and Motown, our" Love Is Like a Heatwave."The Top 10 paid tribute to the golden anniversary of Detroit's own Motown by singing the classics and working with Smokey Robinson.Some performances were a "Ball of Confusion," and often left us asking "What's Going On?"But, "Ooh, Baby, Baby," there were some performances that had us ready for "Dancing In the Street ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 196-Let Go And Live Many thanks to everybody for your prayers and positive thoughts about my mother-in-law. Today's episode is dedicated to the events that unfolded after she experienced a stroke, and how grateful we all are. Music Today: "Letting Go" by Podsafe Music Network group Naked Underneath "Amazing Grace" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Spak "River To an Ocean" by Podsafe Music Network artist Cassandra Kubsinski Here's the link to the clip of Acapella ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode195-Rambling About the Top 11 Once again, your favorite two prognosticating podcasters bring you our opinions on all things American Idol. We discuss the important things like who sang well, is Paula back on whatever she was on last season, what we think of the "Judges' Save,"and how quickly can Kris Allen grow facial hair? Despite some Skype problems, we got through the episode, and we make our predictions on the bottom three and who will be going home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 194-And You Will Know the Meaning of Sisu Many thanks to everybody for your prayers and positive thoughts about my mother-in-law. Today's episode is dedicated to the events that unfolded after she experienced a stroke, and how grateful we all are. Music Today: "The Miracle Field" by Podsafe Music Network group The Reverse Engineers "The Miracle" by Podsafe Music Network artists Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 193-Rambling About the Top 13 For the first time in the show's history, we were presented with a Top 13, and more twists are on the way.Join Tom and me as we discuss the Top 13 contestants' performances and make our predictions for which two will be going home.We also discuss what possible extra "twist" will be introduced during tomorrow night's results show.Oh, and you don't want to miss the first three minutes of the show as I give Tom a taste of his own medicine...Thanks for listening! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Brief Message... I wanted to touch base with all of my listeners for a moment.As many of you know, my mother-in-law has been dealing with a health challenge for a while now, and things just got worse.I just learned that she is in ICU and all symptoms are pointing to her having had a stroke.We know that she has had at least a TIA in the past, and now this.I am asking for everybody to hold positive thoughts for her and all of us.At this time, I do not know how this will affect the production schedule, and I b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 192-The Stewart Lewis Interview, and So Much More A bit of personal journal stuff, and a plea to my listeners. The rest of the time is devoted to an interview with independent and out gay musican Stewart Lewis. Don't forget the listener contest that you still have time to enter. Entries must be received by March 31, 2009 Music Today, with thanks from Stewart Lewis: "Not a Love Song" "This Town" "Happy Ending" Visit Stewart's MySpace page for free streaming music and photos. Click on any song title ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 191-Rambling About Group 3 Once again, your two favorite podcast prognosticators are back, and we are ready to talk about other podcasts and podcasters, the weather that has given the East coast a wallop. Oh, and we do finally get into American Idol. This is the American Idol Update you knew and loved, so enjoy! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 190-Good Stuff Is On the Way Job interview news. Update on my path to mediumship. A brief discussion of President Obama's address to the joint session of Congress. The listener contest continues! Listen for the details. Music Today: "I Will Be Alright" by Podsafe Music Network artist Marina V "What About Everything?" by Podsafe Music Network artist Benji Cossa Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsaf ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 189-TheAmerican Idol Update-Rambling About Group 2 Neither Skype problems, nor more Skype problems, nor the extra frustration of a dropped Skype call will keep your favorite American Idol judges from fulfilling our duty to our listeners!This week's show featured Group 2 of the Top 36 performing songs that were on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.Listen in for our take on how it went. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 188-The Pantry Studio Meets the Condominium An Atheist and a Metaphysical Christian walk into a bar together... Well, no they didn't, but they did record a podcast together. Listen to what happens when Archerr of ArcherRadio comes on the show to make good on his taking me up on my challenge. Music Today: "Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 187-Life, the Universe, And Nearly Everything Continuing last week's discussion, I tell you everything you ever wanted to know about life...well...sort of. There's still time to enter the listener contest, and I have already received two entries. Thanks! The American Idol Update will get shifted to Wednesday, due to coverage of President Obama's State of the Union Address. Listen for the details. Music Today: "Change In My Lifetime" by Podsafe Music Network group Causeway "What About Everything?" by Podsafe Music Network ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 186-The American Idol Update--We're Back!!! The American Idol Update is back, and better than ever!Once again, Tom The Ramble Redhead joins me to dish on the performance episodes of American Idol.For those who are new to this show, we discuss each contestant's performance(s), who we liked,who we think will be on the bottom, and who will be going home on Results Night.On this week's show, we saw Group 1 of the Top 36, featuring twelve contestants, three of whom will go forward into the Top 12.The three will consist of the #1 male sing ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 185-Intelligently Designed Evolution A discussion on Episode 865 of The Archerradio Show carries over into my show. A challenge is issued. A listener contest is announced. The American Idol Update starts next Tuesday. Listen for the details. Music Today: "The Religion Song" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "I Am" by Podsafe Music Network artist DoÃa Oxford Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Mu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 184-Growth Experience? Done! The need for the stimulus bill to pass just got personal. Listen for details. Music Today: "Souls Communicate" by PodsafeAudio.com artist Somebody's Closet "Turnaround" by Podsafe Music Network artist Vittoria Conn 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! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | American Idol Update Promo  After months of delay, here it finally is! Many thanks to Ramble Redhead, Michael from QCast Connection, and Big Fatty! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 183-What More Do You Need? My weekend, which included my birthday celebration. The Obama economic stimulus package has passed the House of Representatives and will now be voted upon by the Senate. We have a chance to change things for the better, but only if we get it right. My 200th episode is fast approaching, and I want all of you to take part in it. Listen for details. Music Today: "I Am" by Podsafe Music Network artist Doña Oxford "If Oprah Was President" by Podsafe Music Network artist Ric S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 182-Happy Unbirthday! I'm celebrating my unbirthday today. I talk about seeing Ramble Redhead in the flesh and meeting listener Jim K. The Partner will now be known as "McGee." Letters, comments, and voicemails, oh my! Music Today: "The Choice Before" by Podsafe Music Network group Quebb "Building Our Own Future" by Podsafe Music Network artist Howard Jones Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 5-After the Inauguration I had set up my camera in the den to take a picture of myself to upload to the official 2009 Inauguration picture book. After the inaguration festivities were over, I was so jazzed up, I decided to turn the camera around and record my immediate thoughts for posterity.Well done, Mr. President! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 181-Let the Healing Begin I recorded a quick note to President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama as the world waits for 12 noon EST when presidential power officially changes hands. The iTunes review controversy has reignited on several shows, and this time my show has become involved. I handle the controversy in my own way. I will have a regular episode later in the week, so watch the RSS feed! Music Today: "Feel the Need In Me" by Podsafe Music Network artist Antiqcool "Forgive Me" by Podsa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 180-Look Back And Never Forget How does it feel to give a message from the other side? I share my experience and describe how it felt to me. As George W. Bush is beginning to dictate his "legacy" to a willing mainstream press, I give my take on what I believe his real legacy is. By looking back, we hopefully will remember that we can never forget to stay vigilant and prevent something like this from ever happening again! Music Today: "The Day I Began" by Podsafe Music Network artist Alicia Marie "Liberation" by ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 179-What the World Needs Now 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 Pods ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 4-David Answers Taylor's Music Video Challenge! 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! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TBJGV Episode 3-Back Scratch 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 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 178-Burn, Baby Burn! 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! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 177-Say Hello To My Little Friend! 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 176-Good Will to All 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 Dere ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 175-Peace on Earth? Indeed! 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 rev ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 174-Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 173-May the Force Be with You 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. Mill ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 172-Phil Putnam Is More Than This 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 171-The Change We Need Is Now the Change in Which We Can Believe The Big 3 are asking for a loan to keep from going out of business. Congress is asking for them to change their ways first. I am with Congress on this one. The Obama Transition Office has released much of its agenda, and it is the most GLBT-friendly ever. Now, We The People must ensure that it happens! Comments from listeners. Be sure to check out my interview with Phil Putnam next week. Music Today: "Here I Am" by Podsafe Music Network group Christopher Dale "Hold On" by Pods ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 170-You Keep in Touch, So I Keep in Touch I get very political and talk about a first-hand experience (my partner's) with a hospital emergency room, and why we need universal, single-payer health coverage. After that, I spend the rest of the episode reading and responding to emails, comments, iTunes reviews, and a voicemail. Many thanks to everybody who comments and who has reviewed me. Keep it coming! :-) Best wishes also to everybody who will be protesting against the passage of California's Prop 8, as well as all of the anti- ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Want a Job With the Obama Administration? If you thought your last job application was hard, check out what it takes to get a job with the incoming Obama administration. Let this erase any doubt that somebody has been taking notes... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 2-The Cottage Tour As a followup to the Bay City House Tour, I take you on a tour of The Partner's cottage in Cheboygan, Michigan, and we meet a local cutie while we are at it! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for watching, and stay powerful! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 169-A Letter to Barack Obama We said we could and we did! I'm happy that we elected Barack Hussein Obama the 44th President of the United States. I decided to write a letter to President-Elect Obama (a former podcaster, by the way) and deliver it in podcast form. Come share my "Yes we can" list. Music Today: "Really, Really Happy" by Podsafe Music Network group The Muffs "Love Revolution" by Podsafe Music Network group All Mighty Whispers "Yes We can" by Podsafe Music Network and Mad Bouncy Dogs artist ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 168-Are You Ready? This will be my last podcast before Election Day. If you have not already voted in early voting, get out there and vote on November 4. And don't forget: democracy requires that we not go to sleep after November 4. If we want to see change, we have to make it happen. Nobody is going to do it for us. And for a bit of fun, I got a last-minute Podcaster Quote of the Week! Music Today: "Preacherman" by Podsafe Music Network collaborative O---Yeah! "Yes We can" by Podsafe Music Networ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 167-Me And You And a Guy Named Drew The book club met again on Sunday, October 26, 2008 with Kenny and me, joined by author Drew Ferguson. Drew, Kenny, and I discuss current events, politics, growing up gay, oh, and we do mention his fabulous book The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Second a couple of times! It was a pleasure working with Kenny and Drew, and I know you are going to enjoy the fruits of our labor! Music Today: "Memory Lane" by Podsafe Music Network artist Elliott Smith Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharg ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 166-It Works If You Work It Democracy works if we work it. If we want to see change happen, our participation in democracy can not begin and end on November 4. We The People must make sure that we make it happen. Music Today: "Don't Lose Sight of the Dream" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Shine On" by Podsafe Music Network artist Gary Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Netwo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 165-The Screwed Up Life of Ex-UCHS Students The book club met on Sunday, October 20,2008. Present were Kenny, the Listner Who Knew Me When and I. Holly was somewhere else and never joined us, so we decided to go forward. We discuss Drew Ferguson's book The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Second, and we go off on more than one tangent. Basically, it was two friends having a lot of fun on a podcast, and we know you will enjoy it! The corrected link to Kenny's blog is: http://kenproffitt.blogspot.com/index/ Music Today: "Memory ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 164-Civics 101 What happens if nobody gets 270 electoral votes on November 4? A letter from a listener provides the inspiration for this week's episode.Feel free to correct me on my facts, because I'm not a lawyer. The book club will be starting on October 19. We got delayed because Fairy Princess Holly had the audacity to turn a year older last week. How dare she? We will be recording tomorrow night, and it's still not too late to fill my slots! Music Today: "What We've Been Waiting For" ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 163-Marriage, Divorce, and Other Political Footballs Connecticut joins the states of Massachusetts and California in legally recognizing same-sex unions! The world awaits the Alaska legislature's report on Sarah Palin's possible political misconduct. John McCain is losing support amongst working-class white voters (finally)! The book club will be starting on October 12. The book is Drew Ferguson's work "The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Second." I have Kenny, the Listener Who Knew Me When and Fairy Princess Holly filling two of my slots ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 162-The Vice Presidential Debate Recap Effective immeiately, I am claiming the title of "The Original Podcasting Maverick," because I sayt hat I am, therefore I am. Even if you say I am not the Original Podcasting Maverick, I say that I am because I am, therefore Iam. QED Basically, one big, long rant about the so-called Vice Presidential "debate" and General Electric/NBC's fawning over Sarah Palin's newly-found status as a "successful debater." Music Today: "Our Truth" by Podsafe Music Network artist Lacuna Coil Intro M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 160-Psst! Wanna Buy an Insurance and Investment Firm? I finally elaborate on the good news from the workplace. Another listener email forms the basis of this show. I am commenting on the current financial fiasco and the proposal for the government to bail out corporate America in the aftermath of some very bad decisions. The book club will likely be starting on October 12. The book is Drew Ferguson's work "The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Second;" listen for a great deal from tha author for book club participants. Music Today: "It's ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 159-What Can We Do? Good news from the workplace. A listener letter asks a good question, and I give my best attempt at an answer. I'm joining the book club bandwagon with Drew Ferguson's hilarious new book *The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Second." Stay subscribed to find out how you can take part in my newly-formed book club! Music Today: "Change the World" by Podsafe Music Network group Sunspot "Create Your Fate" by Podsafe Music Network group Steadman Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 158-Ready to Move On My story of where I was on 9/11/01 and how I found out. Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm will be the stand-in for Sarah Palin. While US auto makers fail to get their heads out of...you know, Honda has announced a new, more affordable, and stylish hybrid car. Comments from previous episodes. Music Today: "Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Peace" by Podsafe Music Network group Spirit of Lennon (Freedom People) "Camp Walk" clip by Podsafe Music N ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 156-Yes We Can! A recap of the history-making Democratic National Convention. Lots of firsts this year! Music Today: "Preacherman" by Podsafe Music Network group o---Yeah! (No site listed) "Love Revolution" by Podsafe Music Network group All Mighty Whispers 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! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 155-Everybody's Talking A brief political moment. Lots of stuff has been said about me this week, and I feature some of the comments and my reactions to them. No drama here! Please go to CKubinski.com and wish podsafe musician a happy 25th birthday! Music Today: "Hiding Underneath" by Podsafe Music Network artist Cassandra Kubinski "Don't Stop Talking" by Podsafe Music Network artist Sandy Zio Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | That Blue Jeans Guy Video Episode 1-My House Tour At long last, I have done my own house tour, and I hope it doesn't blow up people's iPods. I'm hoping this actually shows up in my RSS feed, so bear with me if it doesn't. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 153-Getting Caught Up A brief history of my vacation. My followup doctor visit and lab results. John McCain embodies the idea of "sour grapes." A brief recap of *So You Think You Can Dance." Comments and emails. Music Today: "Good Luck-New Mix" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jeff Yankauer "Bright Lights" by PodsafeAudio.com artist Jakes Bitter Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 152-The Final Four For the last time, I critique the performances (and there were a lot of them!) and make my predictions for "America's Favorite Dancer."This may also be my last reality show-related episode until American Idol rolls around, and I'm going through withdrawal!I'm asking my listeners to contribute ideas about what can take place of the gap left by the updates.Send comments/suggestions to:thatbluejeansguy@gmail.comor call the voicemail at 206-984-0329.And, as always, you can comment on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 151-Letting It All Hang Out The Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has thrown out the fine charged to CBS by the FCC in the wake of Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction." I discuss the possible impact this could have on the presidential election. Comments and emails. Music Today: "Move On" by Podsafe Music Network artist Robb McMahan "Fed Up" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jeff Yankauer Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Ou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 149-Suing the Messenger A Michigan gay man has sued Bible publishers Thomas Nelson and Zondervan, claiming they changed the wording of the Bible to include the word "homosexual." I discuss the case and its implications. Voicemails and emails. Music Today: "Pray" by Podsafe Music Network artist Anemo "The Religion Song" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 148-The Top 10 We were having bad thunderstorms in the Tri-Cities area, and the Fox station went out in the middle of the episode. I am only going to comment on the dances I did see, and I won't be picking a bottom three or who I think is going home. Still, I will be getting opinionated on what I did see! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 147-This Show Is Now Legally Being Bugged! Some potentially exciting career news Congress gives the telecom companies a "Get Out of Jail Free Card" Rumor has it that Lance Bass will be on the next season of *Dancing with the Stars,* and the possibilities for his dance partner have tongues wagging... Music Today: "Back the Same" and "One More Song" by independent group Parachute Musical Check out their album at CD Baby (I had said they were available on iTunes, but it looks like the store doesn' ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 145-Faith and Politics, Part 2: Fath-Based Initiatives Continuing the discussion and focusing on the federal government's faith-based initiatives. Also, voicemails and emails! Music Today: "Star Spangled Banner" by independent artist Heidi Bethune "My America" by Podsafe Music Network artist Christopher Burke 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 grou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 144-The Top 14 Whew! This one was a marathon, as each couple danced not one, but TWO different dances this week!Who's on my "Hot Tamale Train," and who is chasing the caboose?You gotta listen to find out! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 143-Faith and Politics Give it a listen before you think about skipping past... Music Today: "Rule the World" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jason Brock "The Religion Song" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Music Today: "Rule the World" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jason Brock "The Religion Song" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 141-Steam and Other Hot Gases I'm back from vacation, the majority of which was spent at the cottage in Cheboygan. I also had the chance to see the newly-expanded and renovated Detroit Institute of Arts I enjoyed my time off, and I hope everybody enjoyed the episodes I posted in my absence. News stories: The "Polar Express" made a stop in Bay City! Barack Obama's search for a running mate has a Michigan connection. Barack Obama removes himself from the public election fund, causing John McCain to say "How DARE you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 140-The Top 18--Well, Sorta... Due to the work schedule and the never-ending fight with the VCR, I missed half the performances, but I do give my impressions of the ones I did see. Next week, I'll get back on track with this thing. In the meantime, allow me to wax philosophical... Thanks for listening! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Classice Episode 10-The Fourth Basic Unity Principle I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. These episodes formed the basis of the inspirational segment that appears in nearly every show. As always, I welcome comments! Until later, stay strong and powerful, and I will be talking with you soon! ************************* This is the firs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Classice Episode 9-The Third Basic Unity Principle I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. These episodes formed the basis of the inspirational segment that appears in nearly every show. As always, I welcome comments! Until later, stay strong and powerful, and I will be talking with you soon! ************************* I made a serious ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Classic Episode 7-The Second Basic Unity Principle I will be on vacation all week, but I didn't want to give everybody withdrawal while I'm gone, so I'm posting a classic episode every day this week. I am posting a series of episodes I did featuring the basic belief system of the Unity Church. These episodes formed the basis of the inspirational segment that appears in nearly every show. As always, I welcome comments! Until later, stay strong and powerful, and I will be talking with you soon! ************************* Spring is finall ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 139-The Top 20 We're in Vegas and the Top 20 has been picked. I briefly go down the list and give my opinion on a few of the finalists.Depending upon my schedule next week, I may post a recap of the performance and elimination, so watch the feed.Thanks for listening! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 138-Let's Get Together! Between cleanup duties at work and painting my kitchen and The Pantry Studio, I've been a busy Blue Jeans Guy! Check out the pictures on my Flickr site. Barack Obama has clinched the nomination for the Democratic Party candidate for the 44th President of the United States of America. Now, it's time for the party to come together and to figure out where Hillary can figure into the Obama administration. R&B performer Alicia Keys has announced she wants to collaborate with Detroit alternati ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 137-So You Wanna Go to Vegas-Part 4 It's the final night of auditions, and I critique the dancers who were trying out for a trip to Vegas.Oh, yeah...did I mention that Zorro makes an appearance?Get your update here! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 136-Time to Mend the Fences Update on the quest to present Madonna with the Key to Bay City. Editorializing on whether or not including Florida or Michigan in the Democratic Party primary. Get your latest dose of my opinions here! Music Today: "So Much More" by Podsafe Music Network group Strangers in Wonderland "Be a Reason" by Podsafe Music Network group Everyday Atlas Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 135-So You Wanna Go to Vegas? Part 3 The auditions continue in the cities of Charlston, S.C. (wonder if Big Fatty was there????) and Washington, D.C. (maybe Tim Corrimal or Archerr's Boyfriend????). I missed the first 45 minutes, due to some stuff which came up (wish I had a DVR!!!!), but I give my critiques on the auditions I did see. Get the good, the bad, and the ugly here! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 134-So You Wanna Go to Vegas?-Part 2 It's the second night of the auditions for *So You Think You Can Dance*, and the cra-crazies are out in full force!Once again, I critique each of the auditions and give my predictions about who will be in the competition for a while.I also share an email from a listener, and hope I hear from many more of you. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 133-So You Wanna Go to Vegas? As promised, here is the first installment of The So You Think You Can Dance update. Q: What do a hot Russian guy in tighty whities, a weepy girl, a soccer girl, and a would-be superhero have in common? A: They all auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance on tonight's episode. I only got to see the last hour, due to a conflict with Antiques Roadshow and no DVR and I give my impressions of all performers. I welcome comments on all performances--particularly the first hour ones. I'm no &q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 132-Rember By Not Forgetting Back to my old opinionated self again, and I take on what Memorial Day means to me. I have never been a serviceman, but I am related to one, so don't expect objectivity on this one! Voicemails from Nessa of "We're Mean Because You're Stupid" (Hurrah!). Music Today: "Star Spangled Banner" by That Blue Jeans Guy "Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Thank You" by Podsafe Music Network group Freedom Folks Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 131-Rambling About David v. David Ramble Redhead and I have our final discussion of American Idol. It's been great having Tom as a guest on my show, and his friendship is something I very much treasure. Thanks again, Tom! Only one more week of the Idol Update, and then I'm on to *So You Think You Can Dance." Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 130-Spreadin' the Good Word Ramble Redhead and I were invited by our listnener Jim K. to speak to the Perceptions Saginaw Valley GLBT group about podcasting. Naturally, we recorded ourselves. This is our talk from the perspective of my iRiver. Music Today: "On a Podcast-Squeeky Clean Mix" by Podsafe Music Network group Cruisebox Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 129-Rambling About the Top 3 Ramble Redhead and I get together again and discuss American Idol and the Final Three Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 128-All Over But the Crying The Matthew Ebel tour is on hold until the fall. I'll update you as I get details. Barack Obama is closer to becoming the first African-American nominee of a major political party--that is, when Hillary finally accepts defeat. And for those who are saying that they'll vote for McCain instead, I say "Really????" Voicemails, emails, and comments. No Podcaster Quote of the Week, due to a technical problem with Audacity. Music Today: "Dreams Come True" by Podsafe Music Network artist ST ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 127-Rambling About the Final Four Ramble Redhead and I get together again and discuss American Idol and the Final Four Get up to date here! Intro Music:  "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 126-Could We Start Again, Please? Podsafe Musician Matthew Ebel is coming to Bay City, and you are all invited! Visit this link for more info and to register for tickets: http://may08baycity.eventbrite.com/ Breaking from the norm, I set aside all political and pop culture discussions and address the drama. Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? Music Today: "Every Color" by Podsafe Music Network artist Matthew Ebel "Get Along" by Podsafe Music Network group Buffalo Gun Intro Music: &q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 125-Rambling About the Top 5 Ramble Redhead and I get together again and discuss American Idol, a "funny story," and just what IS Paula's problem? Good times never seemed so good! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 124-Milo Minderbinder Lives Podsafe Musician Matthew Ebel is coming to Bay City, and you are all invited! Visit this link for more info and to register for tickets: http://may08baycity.eventbrite.com The Pentagon's secret program using retired generals to promote the Iraq war is finally revealed. General Petraeus is being suggested for a promotion. iTunes review Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? Music Today: "Lost My Way" by Podsafe Music Network artist Matthew Ebel "Tired of Being Lied To" by P ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 123-Rambling About the Top 6 What's the buzz? Ramble Redhead and I have a Lotta Locomotion and a keen Memory as we discuss the American Idol Top 6 and their performance of the Music of the Night of Andrew Lloyd Webber. You Must Love Us, even if you Don't Know How to Love Us. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 122-Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, Planet Earth Podsafe Musician Matthew Ebel is coming to Bay City, and you are all invited! Visit this link for more info and to register for tickets: http://may08baycity.eventbrite.com/ On the subject of the economy, I say the word nobody else wants to say. Comments Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? Music Today: "I Know You're There" and "Downtown" by Podsafe Music Network artist Matthew Ebel Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 121-Rambling About the Top 7 Michael Johns, the American Idol Top 7, and why do the judges have to talk so much? Join Ramble Redhead and me as we ponder these great mysteries of life. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 120-Sex, Lies, and Generals' Reports Bay City mayor Brunner's quest to give Madonna the key to the city gets national attention. General Petraeus delivers his report, and it says pretty much the same thing: do nothing until Jan 20, 2009. President Bush says the same thing. Why I'm so glad that this is an election year. Podcaster Quote of the Week is on hold, due to the iPod finally completely dying. I now have a 1G Shuffle, and I'll work on catching up. Look for the Quote of the Week segment to return next week. Music To ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 119-Rambling About Giving Back Once again, Tom of the Ramble Redhead podcast joins me to dish on the Top 8 during "Idol Gives Back" week. Keeping it real (and brief), Dawg! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 118-Transition and Moving On Traveling museum exhibit explores Nazi regime persecution of gay men. Emails, voicemails, and comments Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? Music Today:  "Champagne Supernova" covered by Podsafe Music Network artist and podcaster Jason Brock Check out The Peace Pod at Songserverworldwide.com Emily Richards' MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/emilyrichardsmusic Brad Stanfield's MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/freedompeople Intro Music:  "Deep Cycle Disch ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 117-Rambling About the Top 9 Tom of the Ramble Redhead podcast is back to discuss the American Idol Top 9. We go on so many tangents, we should be judges on the show! As always, plenty of fun awaits you here. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Contact info: You can email me at thatbluejeansguy@gmail.com. You can call my voicemail at 206-984-0329. You can also contact me by Gizmo Project at Gizmo ID thatbluejeansguy. Visit my website, where y ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 116-Experiencing Technical Difficulties Hillary says "no" to dropping out before the Pennsylvania primary President Bush says "well, maybe" to regulating the financial markets Emails, voicemails, and comments Podcaster Quote of the Week is back! Who did it? Music Today: "Fly On (Featuring MC Jack in the Box)" and "Reach Out" by Podsafe Music Network artist and podcaster Jason Brock Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115-Really Rambling About the Top 10 Q: What happens when two guys who are "stay on topic challenged" get together on Skype? A: This episode. Tom of the Ramble Redhead podcast and I discuss the Top 10, along with much, much more. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Contact info: You can email me at thatbluejeansguy@gmail.com. You can call my voicemail at 206-984-0329. You can also contact me by Gizmo Project at Gizmo ID thatbluejeansguy. Visit my we ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 114-A Quickie Before Easter Arthur C. Clarke and Anthony Minghella passed this week. Michigan's primary "do-over" looks like it won't happen. Voice mails, comments, and iTunes Reviews. No Podcaster Quote of the Week, due to my iPod having technical issues and I was not able to listen to enough shows. Maybe next week. Get it while it's hot here Music Today: "Downtown" by Podsafe Music Network artist Matthew Ebel "Time Will Take Away" by Podsafe Music Network artist Latch Key Kid Intro Music: "Deep Cyc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 113-Rambling About the Top 11 Ramble Redhead and I dish on the Top 11 episode of American Idol. Comment (not voicemail) from Nessa of We're Mean Because You're Stupid Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 112-Sweet and Sour Disturbing, but not unexpected, personal news. Madonna has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now it's time for a "Key to the City of Bay City." My answer to a local letter to the editor that has national significance. Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? Eh, nobody. Music Today: "The Time Has Come" by Podsafe Music Network artist Hidden Secret "Election Year" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 111-Rambling About the Top 12 Ramble Redhead is back in the US after his big trip to der Vaterland. He joins me for a discussion of Top 12 Week on American Idol. Voicemail from Nessa of We're Mean Because You're Stupid New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Contact info: You can email me at thatbluejeansguy@gmail.com. You can call my voicemail at 206-984-0329. You can also contact me by Gi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 110-And the Beat Goes On Primary and caucus results. Breaking news: military recruitment center in New York City is hit with an improvised explosive device. American Idol update, and my commentary on the David Hernandez controversy. Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? Voicemails from Ashanty No Lemon and Ramble Redhead New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. Music Today: "The Secret Life of Boys" by Podsafe Music Network artist Delphinium Blue Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Dis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 109-Rambling About American Idol Talking with Ramble Redhead about American Idol Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. Get your weekly dose of blue denim here Music Today: "Out...Cast" by Podsafe Music Network artist The Wayne Fishell Experiment Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Podcaster Quote of the W ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 108-Don't Vote Until We Tell You To! Presidential primary update Breaking tradition and doing an American Idol update. Emails, blog comments, and 32 Questions. Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. Music Today: "Famous" by Podsafe Music Network artist The Lascivious Biddies 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. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 107-The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Truly Sad Musical tribute to the students, faculty, family, and friends of Northern Illinois University Job search update Grammy recap, with Eddie Awards presented Who made the Podcaster Quote of the Week? New website is taking shape. Please give me your feedback. Get your weekly dose of blue denim here Music Today: "River to an Ocean" by Podsafe Music Network artist Cassandra Kubinski "Pray" by Podsafe Music Network group Anemo Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 106-Super, Super, and...Well... Super Tuesday results and my very brief comments on the implications for the remainder of the election cycle and beyond. Super Bowl commercials and my comments. I hand out Eddies to the Super Bowl advertisers, and the debut of the "Podcast Quote of the Week" Eddie. A voicemail I never thought I'd get, with voiceover comments. Congress has passed a bill that will make the federal "Do Not Call" list permanent. (As an aside, I had to stop recording three times due to telemarketer calls, so ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 105-Cleaning Out the Mail Bag Birthday events. John Edwards and Rudy Giuliani have left the presidential race. No surprise, and this does mean that either Democratic nominee will be history-making (thanks to Archerr or Chef Mark (CRS acted up, so forgive me for forgetting). Birthday and other voice messages and blog comments. News that broke while I was recording: Scientists have figured out how HIV can hide in the body, and an existing medication may help deal with it. Yippeee! Military leaders report Al Qaeda's #3 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 104-Happy Birthday to Me! It's my birthday (01/23), but don't think for one second that I'm taking a day off from the politics and pop culture that you love to hear me talk about! Heath Ledger has died at age 28, and as of now the cause is still unofficial. A Twitter debate erupted over the media's priority of focusing on celebrity lives/deaths and ignoring lives/deaths due to war, poverty, etc., and I give my perspective. Special thanks to Indiana University's English department. This is the link for the John ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 103-Snake Oil Salesmen Mitt Romney tells everybody what they want to hear and wins the Michigan primary. George W. Bush tells rich people what they want to hear and calls for more deficit spending to avoid the recession we're already in. The unfortunate, unexpected, and untimely demise of the Little Fatty Cast. The show's first guest editorial. Music Today: "Here" by Podsafe Music Network artist Michael Harren, aka, Mikeypod "Hope" by Podsafe Music Network artist Marina V "A Matter of Reason" ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 102-Interview with Phil Putnam Phil Putnam is an independent musician whose combination of sophisticated music and lyrics has drawn comparison to early Melissa Etheridge, Counting Crows, Michael Stipe, and even Tori Amos. I had the honor of spending time on Skype with this talented guy talking about his past works, the creative process, how his songs originate, and what's coming up. He's one busy guy, let me tell you! Please support Phil's current and future efforts by visiting his website. He's also on MySpace Phil' ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 100-Truth Really Is Stranger Than Fiction John Kerry delivers the ultimate slap to John Edwards. Is it me, or is Barak Obama being a bit too gracious toward John Kerry? Ron Paul has some 'splainin' to do. Homeland Security and The State Department need to get together and talk. Ma Bell accomplishes what the ACLU couldn't. The muck is being raked today! Music Today: "Hope" by Podsafe Music Network artist Marina V "Behind the Mask" by Podsafe Music Network group Strangers in Wonderland "The Idiots Are Taking Over ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 100-Looking Back And Looking Forward At long last, here is the 100th episode! It's been a great journey so far, and in many ways, I feel like I've just begun. Why did I decide to get into this crazy thing called podcasting? What's the story behind the show's name? What's kept me going throughout the first 99 episodes? Where am I going with this in the future? What is the reason for the music selection this time? Why do you want to listen to every minute of this show? Your answers await you... Here is the link to the Cu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 99-Boxing Day Family news once again. Christmas day happenings. George W. Bush finally caves to public pressure and signs the energy bill. Hell is freezing over as I write this... Still accepting congratulatory messages for the upcoming 100th episode. Call the listener line or email me an mp3 or wav file, and plug your show while you are at it! Music Today: "All at Once" by Podsafe Music Network group Blood Red Sun Promo for Playing for Keeps, a podcast novel written and performed by M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Classic Episode 48-The Nativity Story-A Different Perspective Happy Holidays! A different interpretation of the Nativity Story. Also, a sackful of podsafe music. Music today: "O Holy Night" by artist Allison Crowe "One Day 2006" by Podsafe Music Network artist Gary "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" by Podsafe Music Network artist Ray Greene featuring Dow Brain A series of instrumentals by Podsafe Music Network artist Doug Boldt (artist website unavailable): -"O Come O Come Emmanuel with What Child is This" -"Angels from the Realms of Glory" -"Sil ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 98-Whole Lotta Stuff Going On Followup on the family news. I don't heart Huckabee. President Bush's answer to global warming: we'll trust you to do the right thing. Haven't we heard this before? Voicemail from Chef Mark. Christmas card from Strangers in Wonderland! View it here Still accepting congratulatory messages for the upcoming 100th episode. Call the listener line or email me an mp3 or wav file, and plug your show while you are at it! Music Today: "To Be Free" by Podsafe Music Network artist Love Defic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 97-Friends, Family, Romans, and Fellow Countrymen The City of Philadelphia teaches the Boy Scouts a lesson in "You can't have your cake and eat it too." President Bush was caught in another lie, but continues to lie. Hello? Impeachment? Some family news that will likely impact the production schedule over the next few weeks. Still accepting congratulatory messages for the upcoming 100th episode. Call the listener line or email me an mp3 or wav file, and plug your show while you are at it! Music Today: "Secrets" by Podsafe Musi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 96-Still Being Thankful My Thanksgiving and Black Friday adventures Trent Lott says "Buh bye." I say "good riddance!" Could a solution to global warming be as close as your refrigerator? I was a guest on Archerradio's extra-long group show last week, and will be on the Friday show this week. I was also a guest on Tristin's Jaded City podcast. Still accepting congratulatory messages for the upcoming 100th episode. Call the listener line or email me an mp3 or wav file, and plug your show while you are at it! ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 95-Giving Thanks Setting aside the politics this week and just being thankful. I list some of the things for which I am most grateful. What is on your list? I am working on my 100th episode. Wanna congratulate me and get your show plugged on mine? Send me an mp3 by email or call my listener line. Celebrate our good together by downloading here. Music Today: "Thankful" by independent artist Heidi Bethune Promo for Playing for Keeps a podcast novel by Mur Lafferty "So, Thanks&q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 94-Recovering From a Big Goof The Kentucky Republican Party's secret weapon is...PAT BOONE?????? New Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey is--to quote President Bush--following "in the footsteps of a fine manand a fine American, Al Gonzales." (Hopefully with a subpoena and a pair of handcuffs) Actual New York Times headline: "U.S. Ponders War Message, and How Best to Deliver It" (Might I suggest telling the truth?) I had another two guest appearances on Archerradio. Thanks again, Archerr! Get your weekly fill of pol ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 93-Election Victories, Politics, and Stranger Bedfellows Recap of election results ENDA sans trans rights passes the U.S. House of Representatives Pat Robertson endorses Rudy Giuliani. WTF???? I had another two guest appearances on Archerradio. Thanks again, Archerr! Get your weekly fill of politics here Music Today: "Too Young" by Podsafe Music Network artist The Secret Handshake "House of Dreams" by Podsafe Music Network group Strangers in Wonderland "The Idiots Are Taking Over-TBJG Bay City Commissioner Meeting Mayhem ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 92-An Ounce of Prevention Tribute to the late Robert Goulet. Actress Natalie Portman, the Hope Ambassador for FINCA International has teamed up with iTunes and IODA to produce a benefit album that would support efforts to provide microcredit to underprivileged but ambitious female entrepeneurs in third-world countries. I have issued a challenge to all of my listeners and readers: if you buy the album from iTunes by clicking through the link on my blog site, I will donate all commission from the sale to FINCA Inter ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 91-Politicians, Superheroes, and Other Strange Things Is the name Obama really THAT hard to pronounce? How can you play "10 questions" with the Presidential candidates? What is Superdickery? I had another guest appearance on Archerradio. Thanks again, Archerr! I'm now on Twitter. Follow me at twitter.com/bluejeansguy Here is the link to the post I mentioned in the episode: http://thatbluejeansguy.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=265464 Music Today: "The Last of the Superheroes (of the 1970s)" by Podsafe Music Netw ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 90-Gettin' Schooled! I apologize for the lateness of the episode. Between the weather and the creative bug biting me with the idea of the mashup, I ran over schedule. I'll do better next week. No Child Left Behind needs to be left behind. Illinois passes mandatory moment of silence. Is mandatory prayer far behind? Bay City commissioner gets his behind handed to him by another commissioner's wife, with musical tribute by me. Click here to see the my flickr collection of both candidates' signs. You do want ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 89-Love, Marriage, and No Apologies! "Dear Abby" supports marriage equality. Bigotry loses big time in Oregon. Minister T.D. Jakes would rather fight AIDS than gays. Come and get your love here! Music Today: "Beautiful" by Podsafe Music Network group The Pursuit "Two Hearts" and "Reach Out to One Another" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jennifer Avalon Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 88-Politics, Politics, Politics! Pelosi says no to ENDA without trans protection. Fred Thompson explains his marriage amendment. Is something else afoot here and should we all be worried? James Dobson fires a warning shot at both political parties. Politics...gotta love it! Political news and analysis are available for your aural pleasure here. Music Today: "American Boy" by Podsafe Music Network group Girls Don't Cry "Quit and Go Home" by Podsafe Music Network group The Pursuit "Brits Abroad" by Podsafe M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 87-Taking Back the Power! GM gives in to pressure from the UAW. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm refuses to give in to pressure from the legislature. A judge in Jena, Louisiana bows to popular pressue and releases Mychal Bell on bail. It's "Power to the People" week! Music Today: (No images available) "Money" by Podsafe Music Network group Theory in Motion "Everyone's in this Together" by Podsafe Music Network group Love = Action Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 86-The Campaign Trail Mud Wrestling Match! Hillary compares Cheney to Darth Vader James Dobson says actor/Senator Fred Thompson is not conservative enough. South Carolina Hearts Huckabees. Is this a movie, or a presidential campaign? Pop some corn, give this week's episode a listen, and give me your review! Music Today: "My Men's Room Date's a Senator" by Podsafe Music Network group FuMP "Behind the Mask" by Podsafe Music Network group Strangers in Wonderland "Pray" by Podsafe Music Network group ANEMO Intro Musi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 85-The Bush and Petraeus Travelin Savin Us from al-Qaeda Show! General Petraeus delivers his message. President Bush delivers the same message. How many ways can this administration repackage the phrase "stay the course"? Better yet, why are we putting up with it? Music Today: "Trinity" by Podsafe Music Network artist Vittoria Conn "Tired of Being Lied To (TBJG Mashup)" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Peace" by Podsafe Music Network group Brad Stanfield and the Spirit of Lenn ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 84-Good Bye, Good Riddance, Get Lost! I'm going out of town, but I wanted to get out an episode before I left. Beloved opera star Luciano Pavarotti dies this week at 71. He will be missed by many. Rev. D. James Kennedy (aka "Mr. 'Marriage=One Man + One Woman' Bumpersticker'") dies at 76. He will be missed by the Republican party. Speaking of anti-gay-marriage hypocrites, Larry Craig is flip-flopping on whether or not to resign from the Senate after his little "flip-flopping" episode in the airport bathroom. He will be missed ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 83-As You Sow, So Shall You Reap! Lies! Sex! Scandal! Resignations! It's gotta be hard to be a Republican these days! Press Secretary Tony Snow joins the stampede of people heading for the exits at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Larry Craig will resign from the Senate after he realizes he can't get anybody to believe he was set up, entrapped, or browbeat by the media. There is a spiritual principle at work here, and I discuss it. Podcasting mayhem at its finest can be found here. Music Today: "Fall From Grace" by Podsa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 82-Drama Break! Enough with the drama already! Let's have some fun this week! New "Butt Cam" ensures men everywhere no longer have to come up with the "perfect" answer to "Do these jeans make my ass look fat?" Is that my new phonebook? No, just your new iPhone bill. Check out these YouTube videos of blogger Justine Ezarik's unbelievable 300-page (front and back!) iPhone bill from AT&T. And raw interview footage from TV station WTAE (Pittsburgh): Apparently, the information on the bills is VER ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 81-Do What Is Yours To Do Each week I talk about creating the life of your dreams and what it takes to do that. I have not always been the best example of what I teach. Listen in as I come to a new understanding of what is going on! Music Today: "Rain" by Podsafe Music Network artist Curious , "Mirror" by Podsafe Music Network artist Vittoria Conn "Cradle the Moon" by Podsafe Music Network artist Cassandra Kubinski Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon Jame ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 80-It's All Up to Me Followup on last week's episode. correction to the music listed: The David Ippolito song was "Don't Lose Sight of the Dream," not "Crazy on the Same Day" Memorial for the miners killed in Indiana. Comment from a listener and my response to him. It's time to put into practice what I've been talking about! Heidi Bethune is back and better than ever! Music Today: "All My Rivers Lead to You" by Podsafe Music Network artist ANTIQCOOL "Amazing Gra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Universal Pop Quizzes Universal Pop Quizzes: What are they? What do they mean? Why the *&^% do they happen? Listen in to find out! Music Today: "When Your Down" by Podsafe Music Network artist ANTIQCOOL Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Special Episode-The Marsha P. Johnson Center for GLBT homeless youth I recently received an email from David b (not me) and Brian, the hosts of "The Occasional Fag" Podcast, concerning a great work that needs your help.Here's the letter:Subject:* Help get the Johnson Center open -please read and foward7/25/07Dear Friends and Supporters:It was close to midnight at the shelter one night when my phone rang. The voice was familiar â a young man we knew, but hadn't seen in monthsâ and panicky. "Kate, I'm trapped, he won't let me leave!" I knew ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 78-An End to Labels The NAACP's recent funeral for the "N" word and seeing Isaiah Washington on a rerun of Oprah got me thinking: why don't we have a funeral not only for all of the divisive and stereotypical language, but also for the thoughts which create those words? This is a Unity teaching in action! Music Today: (Lovecraft's images are copyrighted. Check them out here. "Love Into Love" by Podsafe Music Network artist Lovecraft (Michael Soiseth) "It's All About Love" by Podsafe Music Nework grou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 77-Co-Creator Still ready to receive: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Resuming the discussion of Unity's belief system! The creative process-Unity style. Music Today: (no images available) "Creative Energy" by Podsafe Music Network artist Charlie Bobus, featuring Wayne Armond on guitar "Create Your Fate" by Podsafe Music Nework group Steadman "Our Lives Are Shaped by What We Love" by Podsafe Music Network artist Steffen Coonan Intro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Classic Episode 6-The First Basic Unity Principle Still ready to receive: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Due to a physically and emotionally draining week, my body has decided to give me a "slowdown" message, leaving my voice unfit for recording. I put the recording session off until Sunday, and no improvement, so I am posting one of my classic episodes. Since I have been discussing Unity's belief system, this episode will fit in well with the sequence. I apologize to everybod ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Classic Episode 6-The First Basic Unity Principle Still ready to receive: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Due to a physically and emotionally draining week, my body has decided to give me a "slowdown" message, leaving my voice unfit for recording. I put the recording session off until Sunday, and no improvement, so I am posting one of my classic episodes. Since I have been discussing Unity's belief system, this episode will fit in well with the sequence. I apologize to everybod ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 76-Look on the Bright Side Still ready to receive: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Still going with the discussion of Unity's belief system. Listen in for how Unity students approach challenging life situations. Music Today: "Really Upbeat" by Podsafe Music Network artists The Fabrications "Silverlining" by Podsafe Music Nework group kidbrother And a blast from the past for GenXers in a way you never thought you'd hear it: "Land of the Silver B ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 75-Building Bridges, Not Walls Needed: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Still going with the discussion of Unity's belief system. Unity believes in building bridges between others to celebrate our oneness. Who needs walls? Music Today: "Revolution of the Heart" by Podsafe Music Network artist Howard Jones "Feel the Need in Me" by Podsafe Music Nework artist Antiqcool Download "Same God" (mp3) from "Big Black Hole And The Little Baby Star"by Sean HayesS ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 74-Inclusion Still needed: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Still going with the discussion of Unity's belief system. Whoever you are, whatever your situation, you will always be welcome at a Unity church. Find out why! Music Today: "Everyone's In This Together-Final Mix" by Podsafe Music Network artist Love = Action "Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Nework artist David Ippolito br/> Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 73-Let's Get Metaphysical Needed: new or gently-used Windows-based PC for church's bookstore. Anybody need a tax writeoff? Continuing the discusison of Unity's belief system with a discussion of the unique way we interpret the Bible. Music Today: "Why" by Podsafe Music Network artist Anthony Michael Pearl "Love That We Forgot" by Podsafe Music Nework artist Maria Daines "What's It About" by Podsafe Music Network artist Aaron Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 72-Unconditional Love Continuing the presentation of Unity's belief system with a discussion of our practice of unconditional love. Music Today: "We Will Love You (Even Though You're Insane)" by Podsafe Music Network group The Alice Project "Turnaround" by Podsafe Music Nework artist Vittoria Conn "Save You Tonight" by Podsafe Music Network artist Cassandra Kubinski (song version not availale on PMN) Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 71-One of the Voices My call into the "Where's the Voice?" podcast, the host's response to my call, and my response to his response. BIG thanks to David Ippolito for plugging the show! Links to the episodes I mentioned: Episode 6 Episode 7 Episode 9 Episode 10 Episode 12 Music Today: "Closer-Radio Edit" by Podsafe Music Network group Lacuna Coil "The Religion Song" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 70-Back in the Pantry Again... I'm back in the studio again. I enjoyed doing the last two episodes on location, and I now realize I need some better equipment! I just got a camcorder for a graduation present, and I intend to start doing some video podcasts. Stay subscribed for more. My review of the production of Closer at Saginaw Valley State University. The Saginaw News published a review of the play that includes quotes very similar to my comments in the Episode 68 interview. Do I have a loyal listener at The S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 69-Rockin' and Rollin' at the Bowlin' Alley! (Members of Double Negative. From left to right, Zach Lupp, Dave McGrath, Tony Skarich, Brentt Brunner) Local group "Double Negative" in concert at Monitor Lanes, 5-11-07 The group sat down and gave me an interview before they performed. You won't want to miss this! Fair warning: this episode is not child-safe or work-safe! Check out Double Negative on MySpace Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Mille ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 68-Get Closer My first interview episode!I sit down with Mathew (yes, there is only one "t") Easterwood, a senior theatre student at Saginaw Valley State University.Mat is directing a production of the stage play "Closer," which was the basis for the movie of the same name.I also talk with three of the cast members Scott Young (Dan), Molly Espinoza (Anna), and Kate Fisher (Alice) about the play and the process of breathing life into their characters.The play opens May 22, 2007 at the Black Box Theatre in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 67-Why? Good Question! Job update. I respond to a thought-provoking comment on one of my text blog entries. I have finally hit upon the reason why I blog and podcast, and what a breakthrough it is! Music today: "Be a Reason" by Podsafe Music Network group Everyday Atlas "Where's the Voice" and "Bill O'Reilly: The Legend of the Big Giant Head" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Change in My Lifetime" by Podsafe Music Network artist Z.Hurd Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 66-Demonizing the Angels Job update. An open letter to the members of the Michigan chapter of the American Family Association, concerning their unsuccessful attempts to Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 65-Walking My Talk I usually begin each episode with an inspirational message about building the life of one's dreams and changing when things are not going according to plan. I also talked last week about the need to be better toward each other. Both of these messages hit me between the eyes this week. Listen in for more... Music today: "What We've Been Waiting For" Podsafe Music Network musician Rik Leaf "Pass on Love" by Podsafe Music Network group People Coyote "Put a Litt ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 64-Stop Blaming and Start Helping! I look at the Virginia Tech shooting and ask one question: When things like this happen, why are we more enthusiastic about laying blame than we are about making sure everybody has been helped first? Music today: "Save You Tonight" (live version available from music.download.com) by Podsafe Music Network artist Cassandra Kubinski "Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ipppolito "Lotta Lonely People" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito *I Love the Compa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 63-Racism, Imus, and Duke University I apologize for the late posting. My two jobs are keeping me super busy, and the production schedule may be erratic for a while. I appreciate everybody's patience. Imus is unemployed. Duke University lacrosse players are off the hook. Was justice done, or was it all for money? Either way, the conversation about racism continues. Music today: "Everywhere You Look" by Podsafe Music Network group The National Pool *I Love the Company* podcast promo "He's Just Mea ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Classic Episode 11-The Return of Life To all my fans: this week has been a whirlwind of activity, and I was not able to put together a new episode. I offer you the show's first ever rerun of the episode I posted last Easter. As you will probably be able to tell, it was early in the show's history, and things will sound quite different. Enjoy, and know that I will be posting a new episode this coming week, and you will NOT want to miss it. Happy Easter, David *************************************** Happy Easter, everyb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 62-I Know the Secret My job was not looking so hot at the beginning of the week.Seeing *The Secret* and talking with a co-worker helped me realize some important things about myself and my job.In other words, I got a dose of the same "pep talk" (Mike Hipp's words) I give every week.Nice to be on the receiving end...Music today: "You've Got To" by Podsafe Music Network group The Young Punx"Get Your Light Up" by Podsafe Music Network artist Coconi "Captain of My Soul" by Po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 61-Peace, Love, and Understanding In memoriam of a friend from back home in Erwin: (Image courtesy of JohnsonCityPress.com) John Mark Keesecker (1972-2007). Mark will be missed. My prayers are with the entire Keesecker family, as well as the entirety of Unicoi County. Job update. The House of Representatives has finally moved to begin the end of the nightmare in Iraq. I read the AP story and editorialize. Music today: (No picture available) "Love Plus Justice Equals Peace" by Podsafe Music Network artist viajah m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 60-Time For a Little Quickie! Training for my new job has me a bit strung out. I'm still doing the episode, though, because my listeners deserve it, dammit! Retired military officers come out and demand an apology from Gen. Pace. My comments. Planet Out.com News claims Star Trek fanfilm series Star Trek: The New Voyages is the first to feature gay characters. Uh, no. Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, another fanfilm has it beaten by several years. Hopefully next week my brain will be a little less gooey, and I can be back ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 59-Why Do I Smell Pants Burning? New job begins Monday; I am looking forward to the new opportunities that await me. Lots of lying going around lately, and the trouble it can cause for all concerned. Music today: "Methods of Modern Madness" by Podsafe Music Network artist Radical Thought Resistance "Breathe" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jason Brock (check out his podcast, The Peace Pod, as well!) "Love Song" by Podsafe Music Network artist Kelly Goodlad Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 58-Shift Is Happening All Around Job update Special shoutout to Fausto Fernos, the co-host of the Feast of Fools Podcast, as well as the entire Fernos family. My editorializing on the recent scandal at the Walter Reed Army Hospital. Music today: "Rule the World" by Podsafe Music Network artist Jason Brock (check out his podcast, The Peace Pod, as well!) "Last Goodbye" (A capella version) by Podsafe Music Network artist Aaron "Tired of Being Lied To" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito Intro Musi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 57-A Year in Blue Jeans, Baby!!! I passed my state exam for life, health, and accident insurance, so I am even closer to a better-paying job! Update on Heidi Bethune: The doctors have determined the cause of her medical issues, and she will be absolutely fine! One year of podcasting! I posted my first episode on February 23, 2006, and I'm celebrating my anniversary. This episode will post one day late, due to problems with my Audacity software, but I'll forgive myself! This podcast is now being carried on a Feedburner ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 56-Not Ready to Make Nice, Either! (Image courtesy of countryworld.cz) Big congratulations to the Dixie Chicks on their Grammy(tm) sweep! I gave out two of my Eddy Awards. It's time for me to quit being a goody-goody and to get REAL. David Ippolito and "The Lovely Lisa" from I Love the Company sent me a custom-made promo. Getting ready for the Anniversary Episode next week; send me your favorite (or least favorite) moments and memories of the past year. Music today: "Good Bye Good Guy"by Podsafe Music Network gro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 55-Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! I look back on a childhood memory of the "Land of Oz" themepark. Former NBA star John Amaechi comes out. Thanks and congratulations! Pastor Ted Haggard says he has been cured of his gayness and is "now fully heterosexual". We'll see... The KKK is said to be re-emerging, due to the immigration controversy. News flash to those outside of the Southeast: they never went anywhere. They just got ignored by people tired of their ignorance. In Memoriam: Anna Nicole Smith 1997-2007 Music today ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 54-Letters, Messages, and Comments, Oh My! In this week's episode:Still studying for the insurance exam.I have been getting quite a few emails, comments, and MySpace messages, so I respond to several of them this week.Now, to sweep up the names I've dropped...Music today: "Those Who Matter" by Podsafe Music Network band STAREWELL"Daylight" by Podsafe Music Network band The Shakes(Images courtesy of Podshow.com)Intro Music:"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 53-State of a Future Union In this week's episode:Job update.President Bush gave his annual State of the Union address. I give what I would like to hear from a not-too-distant future president.Music today: "River to Ocean" by Podsafe Music Network artist Phil Ayoub (check out his MySpace page)"Shine-Radio Edit" by Podsafe Music Network artist Rachel Fuller"Peace Around the World" by Podsafe Music Network group Freedom PeopleIntro Music:"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Ne ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 52-When Soap Stars Go Bad In this week's episode:MySpace is driving me nuts!Job search update.The controversy surrounding Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington, and how gay-friendly is Disney, really?Music today: "True" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com artist True Margrit"Letting Go" by Podsafe Music Network group Naked Underneath (also, check out the group members' MySpace pages: www.myspace.com/hopecrossing and www.myspace.com/patryklarney"Common Ground" by Podsafe Music ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 51-De-Escalate the War! President Bush's plan to add 20,000 new soldiers to those already serving means that he has found yet another way to package "stay the course."At the same time, he keeps up his claim of "spreading democracy around the world." With guns and bombs and fear, that is.Can a people who have been used to dictatorships and colonization accept the idea of democracy practically over night, when after nearly 231 years we haven't found the answer for our own country?I look at all of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 50-New Year, New Congress, and Hopefully a New Job Happy 2007!I am looking forward to the great opportunities for change that 2007 holds.Looks like Congress is ready to put the checks and balances back into our government, having already put the smackdown on President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq. Here's the story.My graduation from Baker College is official, and I am looking for a better job.Shoutouts to some high school classmates who found me on MySpace.Oh yeah, and I recorded a new intro and outro.Music today: "Preacherm ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 49-The Bowl Is Burning Tribute to James Brown and President Gerald R. FordA Virtual version of Unity's New Year's Eve "Burning Bowl" ceremonyMusic today: "Let it Go (pre-release version)" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com artist Lori Malvey"Gut Bucket" by Podsafe Music Network artist James Brown"Wave Goodbye" by Podsafe Music Network group Steadman"Sleep With the Angels" by Podsafe Music Network group Ivy League (f.k.a. De La Vega)"End and Begin&q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 48-The Nativity Story-A Different Perspective Happy Holidays!A different interpretation of the Nativity Story.Also, a sackful of podsafe music.Music today: "O Holy Night" by Podsafe Music Network artist Allison Crowe"One Day 2006" by Podsafe Music Network artist Gary"Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" by Podsafe Music Network artist Ray Greene featuring Dow BrainA series of instrumentals by Podsafe Music Network artist Doug Boldt (artist website unavailable):-"O Come O Come Emmanuel with What Child is This& ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 47-The Mostly Holiday Music Episode Note: This is not the Christmas episode.This is my Holiday gift to you: a collection of my favorite podsafe songs.Since it is a gift, telling you what's inside would spoil the surprise, so you gotta listen!Happy Holidays! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 46-Can't We All Just Get Along? College update: I got straight "A"s, so I will be graduating Summa Cum Laude, and I am so thrilled!Other topics:Review of the Jim Brickman concert at Saginaw's Temple Theatre, which featured Anne Cochran, Jake Simpson, and David Klinkenberg.Do closeted celebrities really owe it to the community to come out? My rebuttal to a recent Feast of Fools episode (Link and mp3 file courtesy of www.feastoffools.net)Gay marriage opponents in Massachusetts sue the legislature for not voting on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 45-Time to Celebrate! I'm done with college, and it's time to celebrate! Listen in as I talk about other things to celebrate as well. Music today: "Really, Really Happy" by Podsafe Music Network group The Muffs"Happy Mother's Day" by Podsafe Music Network group The Alice Project"Inspiration of Love" by Podsafe Audio.com artist Joe Sibol"Thankful" by indie artist Heidi Bethune. Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and De ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 44-World AIDS Day 2006 It's World AIDS Day. When will this epidemic end? When we want it to! Music today: "Change the World" by Podsafe Music Network  group Sunspot "We're In This Together" by Podsafe Music Network artist Love = Action"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. MillerOutro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Netwo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 43-So Thankful Happy Thanksgiving to all of my listeners! What am I thankful for? Listen and find out!Music today:"HaPPy ThAnKsGiVinG" by GarageBand.com artist ZENNIA (no website)"Thankful" by independent singer/songwriter Heidi Bethune"Thanks to You" by Podsafe Music Network artist (and American Idol Finalist) Ayla Brown Intro Music:"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network  artists Simon James and Derek K. MillerOutro Music: "Power Inside" by ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 42-To End Is to Begin A big thanks goes out to Mike Hipp for a great upgrade to my cover art! Mike is the author of the Podcastsoup.net site, where this podcast will soon be listed, and he also runs Soycandlesbyphebes.com! I've visited his site, and I gotta have me some of those candles! In this episode, I reflect on my career at Baker, what got me here, and where I go from here. Music today:"Difference Inbetween" by Podsafe Music Network artist Willie Shutter (no website)"End and Begin" by P ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 41-Letter to the Incoming Congress {podshow-e3c6b462311e89bc971b8f6fa92d0fd3} Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 40-Secrets Revealed on Air and at Sea (a.k.a., A Tale of Two Ministers) This episode could also be entitled "A Tale of Two Ministers", since two ministers actions have been the subject of news stories of late.The first involves a collection of 300 letters sent to a late pastor of a Baptist church in Jersey City, NJ. Click here for a slideshow of story-related pictures.The second involves a minister in Colorado who has supported a "marriage = one man + one woman" amendment to the Colorado consitution, and a secret he has been hiding until rec ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 39-Methinks Somebody Is Getting Nervous! The election is just days away, and the Republican party stands a good chance of losing at least one house--barring any funny business from the flawed electronic voting machines that many states have installed with federal money, that is... But if President Bush is feeling confident, you would not know it from his belligerent stand against the New Jersey Supreme Court decision calling for the legal recognition of same-sex unions.Given the fact that New Jersey (and all states) are sovereign ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 38-A Modest Proposal A big "welcome to the other side of the closet door" goes out to TR Knight, one of the hot stars of ABC's hit medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. TR came out this past week, making the statement that he hoped the fact that he was gay was not "the most interesting thing" about him. No, but it does make him even hotter in my eyes...but I digress. In this episode, I talk about David Kuo's book Tempting Faith, the firestorm of controversy surrounding it and his blog J-Walki ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 37-How Much to Render Unto Caesar? A recent New York Times article pointed out something that I already knew, but it cast it in a light that gave me pause for thought. Clergy members who do not live in church-owned parsonages can declare all housing-related expenses as tax-exempt income. The argument is that the charitable work that clergypeople do entitles them to the deduction, yet the person who directs the local Red Cross chapter or the local domestic violence shelter does not get the same thing. Is it right for clergy t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 36-Foley's Folly Mark Foley...where to begin? The Prayer Circle will not be in this episode this week.I am considering spinning off the Prayer Circle into a separate episode. More on this later. Music today: "Tired of Being Lied To" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Pages" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito (This one is available for free download on his MySpace Page)"My America" by Podsafe Audio.com group Mar ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 35-The LibSyn Controversy and Has the Show Jumped the Shark? I am back in full force this week! I have started back to school for my last quarter before graduating, and the workload promises to be fun! I will be getting another car soon, and I am looking forward to that. I also am going to surprise my partner (he never listens to the show, nor does he look at the website) with tickets to Jim Brickman's concert in Saginaw at the Temple Theatre. I have been wating for him to come this close for several years now, and I am not going to miss the opportun ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 34-Another Mostly Music Episode My partner is such a generous man that he even shares his colds with me! I did not want to skip another week, so I give you a heapin' helpin' of some of my favorite podsafe music.There will be no Prayer Circle, as I am having difficulty speaking for more than a few minutes at a time.I will be back next week, so until then, enjoy the music! As always, prayer requests are welcome in the Prayer Cirle. If you wish to submit prayer requests to the Prayer Circle, you may do so by any of the conta ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 33-Unity World Day of Prayer-2006 For this episode, we join millions of people worldwide in the 13th Annual Unity World Day of Prayer , a 24-hour prayer vigil, affirming "United heart to heart in prayer...we awaken to the power of God within." I invite you to help us surround the world in the light that God is. Together, we can make a difference on this planet. As always, prayer requests are welcome in the Prayer Cirle. If you wish to submit prayer requests to the Prayer Circle, you may do so by any of the contact ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 32-Change the World-Peacefully My condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Steve"Crocodile Hunter" Irwin.He was a beautiful soul who worked tirelessly to inform people about exotic and wild life, and was doing so when he received a fatal sting from a stingray. He will be missed. Five years after 9/11, many people still do not feel safer than they did on 9/10/01. I believe that if we are ever to win the "war on terrorism" it will be when we set down our weapons and guarantee at least a mi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 31-Go Ahead; I Dare You! I am just three months from graduating from college and putting an end to an eighteen-year chapter of my life.It feels good to be at this point, and I recognize that many people are to thank for this.The source of all of this encouragement comes from the Christ within--that creative and guiding impulse we all have.This guidance to be more than we thought we could be is the thing which whispers in our ear, "Go ahead; I dare you!"If we are open to the loving intent of this voice and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 30-Letting Your Light Shine I was having some challenges coming up with a topic for this week's episode, and thanks to Tom Holmes of the Deep Fabulousity Podcast, I took a look at the news events for inspiration.I had mentioned one story last week about Virginia Senator George Allen using a potentially derogatory nickname toward a campaign worker for his opponent, Jim Webb.The campaign worker was of Indian (not Native American) descent, but had been born and raised in Fairfax County, Virginia.After several sloppy atte ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 29-Underneath It All, We Are All One First of all, a big "Congratulations!!!!" goes out to Fausto Fernos, Marc Felion, Miss Ronnie, Amanda Steinstein, Cesar Torres, Sal-E, and everybody else responsible for the Feast of Fools podcast. The Podcast Awards added a GLBT category this year, and the Feast of Fools not only was nominated, but they won! Feast of Fools was one of the first podcasts to which I subscribed after podcasts were added to iTunes, and I have been a fan ever since. I am totally addicted to the show, a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 28-Forgive, Forget, and Move On Continuing with the theme of creating peace within ourselves and in our world, an important component of achieving peace is to learn to forgive.We only need to look at the situation in the Middle East between Israel and Lebanon to see the destructive effect that unforgivenness has on a group of people. As individuals, we may also hold others in unforgiveness, and we may find that we are just as captive as the person we refuse to forgive. I read from Matthew 18:21-35 and discuss a metaphysic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 27-Let Peace Begin With Me First of all, let me give a big "congratulations" to Lance Bass of the boy band *NSYNC for his decision to come out publicly, and for getting a hunky boyfriend like Reichen Lehmkuhl. You go, Lance! Also, a shoutout to Garrett Husveth and Brent Dolan of the Haunted New Jersey Podcast. I have had an interest in paranormal phenomena for quite some time, and their podcast is a great source of info. They have been doing recordings in the warehouse where their studio is located, and I h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 26-Happy, No Matter What! Sometimes it is easy for us to base happiness on the outcome of our own, or somebody else's life. Additionally, it is easy for us to base happiness on things going on around us. Being able to be happy in the face of anything that presents itself to us is true freedom and safety. The challenge is to stay centered on the Truth within: we are powerful, creative, and capable of being more than our human mind allows us to think. I know this challenge firsthand, as I have been dealing with some s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 25-Creating a New Reality Well, I have made it to twenty-five episodes, now! Seems like just yesterday I was beginning this thing. If you have been listening to my podcast since episode 1, then thank you, and please email me or voicemail me.Continuing with the new direction for the podcast, I discuss the idea of creating a new reality. You have within you the power to create a new reality that is everything you always wanted--and more. I present my idea for how that can work, and I invite you to give it a go! Also, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 24-Pass On Love In this past week, I've grown more concerned as the situation in Iraq and Iran seems nowhere near a resolution, North Korea test-fired missiles that either landed in the Sea of Japan or broke up in the air, and then North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Il, said more tests would be coming. And then, there is the big question of the current and future state of the environment...what has brought us seemingly to the brink of destruction? Could it be that the answer is so simple as we have forgot ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 23-The Christ I am back in school now, and everything is going great. I anticipate the classes being a little more challenging, as they should be, but I am ready for the challenge! In this week's episode, I discuss one of the more basic and essential concepts of the Unity belief system, the Christ. Hint: Jesus isn't the only one! Music today: "I'll Be Alright" by Podsafe Music Network artist Marina V."The Incidental You" by PMN band Quebb."Evolution Is Revolution" by PM ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 22-Net Neutrality-Part Deux Due to the better sound quality of my mic, I have recorded new voiceovers for the intro, contact and outro parts of my show. Hopefully, these sound better than the old ones. My life is going great, so I'll get to the point. I talked about net neutrality one time before, and since then, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would gut net neutrality and slow or block access to websites purely at the discretion of the telecommunications companies.This bill would also take away lo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 21-Affirmative Prayer Everything is going great here. I am still out of school and the job is going great. I will be in summer school, due to the way this accelerated degree program is set up. I don't mind that, since it will be only two more terms and I will be a college graduate. Yeehaw! This week, I received some guidance to go back to a more spiritual episode and discuss the idea of affirmative prayer. It's different from the prayer most people may have learned, and it is a powerful tool for creating the kin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 20-The Federal Marriage Amendment Sorry this episode was late. I was a busy person this past week, but things should be slower come next week. I am done with school for a couple of weeks, and I am looking forward to the break. The job is going great, and I am enjoying doing what I am doing. The Federal Marriage Amendment was defeated in the US Senate this past week, only getting 50 votes out of the required 67 to send it to the House. What's more, two Sentors, Arlen Specter (R-PA) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) changed from a " ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 19-The Return of the Voice I'm baaaack!!!!Thanks to everybody for the patience over the last two weeks as I recovered from the effects of the cold.The voice is completely better than it was last week, and I am ready to go at this thing again!I am going to experiment with talking a little less and playing a little more music.This week, I play a clip from Ken Lay's press conference after learning that he was (shock, horror!) convicted by the jury. The clip comes from the Democracy Now! podcast.The clip is truly bizarre ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 18-The Second Mostly Music Episode Well, I promised a full episode this week, but the body is still recovering from the cold and the voice was not allowing itself to be pushed. Therefore, I am treating you to another collection of my favorite podsafe music from the Podsafe Music Network, Podsafe Audio.com , and some indie music I have permission to share. I will be back next week with a full episode. I am holding healing thoughts in the meantime. Music today: Puce Wallpaper "Walking on Grass" from Podsafe Audio.com ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 17-The Mostly Music Because I Gotta Cold Episode I am experiencing the last stages of a cold, and the voice was not up to doing a complete episode. I am fine otherwise, and I will be back next week. In the meantime, enjoy some of my favorite indie and Podsafe Music Network artists. Songs are: "Blessings" by Heidi Bethune (indie, but not on PMN yet)"I Know You're There" by PMN artist Matthew Ebel"Through These Eyes" by Podsafe Audio artist David Gielan"On the Horizon" by indie (also not on PMN yet) b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 16-The Campaign to Preserve Net Neutrality We have the privilege of accessing practically any content anywhere on the internet, provided the owner of that content has granted permission for access. No internet service provider has the right to block or slow down access to that content in favor of any other content. This is known as "net neutrality" and it is something that internet users take for granted. This freedom is in danger, and could be eliminated if a bill in the US Congress, HR5252, becomes law. This bill would g ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 15-The Letter to the President Thanks to everybody for your concern about my partner. He was able to come home from the hospital on the same day, and he has recovered well from his surgery. He was part of an experimental drug test to check the efficacy of a new drug to help reduce hardening of the arteries. We don't know if he had the drug or the placebo, but we do know he went from 70% blockage to 50% blockage during the course of the study! Thank you, God! For the rest of the episode, I present a letter to the Presiden ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 14-The Hospital Visit The partner was in the hospital for an angiogram, and I was not sure how much time I would have to do a studio recording, so this is my first remote podcast. I recorded the bulk of this in the cafeteria in St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. I discuss the idea of healing and releasing thoughts that can keep one from realizing the true nature of the body--that of perfect health. I added in some extra podsafe music to keep you entertained. You can post comments on my website at http://thatblue ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 13-The New Beginning This has been a busy week for me so far! I started my new job Monday and have spent HOURS in front of a computer learning about sales techniques, more info about washers and dryers than I thought I would ever want to know, and just how to be a good active listener. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to draw unemployment for the time I was without a job, but I am also glad to be able to transition off of it. One of the great things about life is the truth that we never run out of cha ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 12-The Fifth Basic Unity Principle I hope everybody had a great weekend, celebrating as you saw fit! I interviewed for a part-time appliance sales position with a major nationwide retailer, and I am confident that this will be a great job for me.  In today's episode, we look at the fifth and final of the basic Unity principles, which invites us all to use what we know to create the life we desire to have and to make our lives reflections of the life that God is. I have enjoyed doing this series of episodes centering a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 11-The Return of Life Happy Easter, everybody! This celebration originated with the celebration of the Spring Equinox and the apparent return of life to the world. Under the Christian tradition, the celebration was modified to celebrate the return of life to Jesus' body. Resurrection is possible for all of us, because we unconsciously call life into our bodies every time we heal from disease and/or injury. Imagine the possibilies if we consciously called forth life! I invite you to call forth life today and enjo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 10-The Fourth Basic Unity Principle This is the first episode I've done since my podcast was listed on iTunes. I am stoked about the possibilities that being on one of the largest podcast directories will bring. I welcome and thank all the people who have already subscribed. I am the proud owner of a new USB microphone, and the sound quality is great. Now if I can only do something about the standing waves in the room... Since my last episode, a tornado tore through Middle Tennessee, just north of Nashville. I have family me ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 9-The Third Basic Unity Principle I made a serious boo-boo in my last episode. It was James Earl Ray, not Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks to Tom of the Deep Fabulousity Podcast (www.deepfabulousity.com) for catching my error! Best of luck to Katie Couric, who will be leaving NBC's Today Show to anchor the CBS Evening News, as well as the first solo female anchor for a network newscast. My prayers are with the people of Dyer County, TN, which was devastated by a tornado. West Tennessee ha ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 8-The Dream Lives On This is a special episode marking the 38th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 4, 1968, Dr. King was gunned down at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Dr. King shared his dream of a day when everybody would be truly free, and his dream outlived his time in the body. Much work remains to be done, so I challenge everybody to do your part to free yourself from limiting thoughts, attitudes, and feelings toward yourself and toward others. This is one more way ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 7-The Second Basic Unity Principle Spring is finally here in Bay City, and the skates have come out of the trunk! I've skated every day since Sunday, and I am getting better, but there is much room for improvement.In today's episode, I discuss the second basic Unity principle, which I think follows logically from the first principle.Special shoutout to Tom of the Deep Fabulousity podcast. I reported last week that Tom was part of the Rainbow Podsquad Network, but that was not true as of last Friday. Tom's podcast is availabl ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 6-The First Basic Unity Principle I am taking a different direction with the podcast, starting with this episode. I originally wanted to do a podcast that would share my personal beliefs without being preachy. I will begin today by talking about the first of the five basic Unity principles, which covers Unity's concept of God.As always, comments are welcome. Visit my webpage at thatbluejeansguy.libsyn.com, where you can leave me a written comment under the episode entry or send me a voice message via Odeo.Also, visit my Fra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 5-The On the Break Episode I am off of school for a couple of weeks. I just bought some in-line skates and will be learning how to use them. Stay tuned for details. My work continues with my prerequisites for Unity Institute. The impeachment talk is getting stronger, and a Senator from Wisconsin has introduced a measure calling for the censure of President Bush. Do you know what five rights are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Visit my webpage at thatbluejeansguy.libsyn.com, where you can leave me a voice messa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 4-The Power Episode Today is National Get Over It Day. I can't wait for the greeting cards for this one. I give an update on Unity Institute's new master's degree program. I also talk about a grass-roots effort from some Vermont towns to start the ball rolling on a possible impeachment of President Bush. Email me at thatbluejeansguy@gmail.com. Visit my page at thatbluejeansguy.libsyn.com, where you can leave me a voice message on Odeo. Also, visit my Frappr map at www.frappr.com/friendsofthatbluejea ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 3-The Oscars and The Eddies In this episode, I discuss the Oscars, the telecast, and my opinions on the winners and why Brokeback Mountain did not do as well as people expected. I also hand out my own personal awards, the Eddies. These are not your usual awards, so listen in! Email me at thatbluejeansguy[at]gmail.com. Click on the Frappr link on my Libsyn webpage to leave your pin on the map. Send me an Odeo voice mail at the link on my Libsyn page: thatbluejeansguy[dot]libsyn[dot]com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 2-The Followup Thanks for downloading! This episode will be considerably shorter, because this is a lot of work! It is snowing beyond belief today, and I am not looking forward to snowblowing the walk. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 1 - The Premier This is the first episode of my podcast. I introduce myself and talk about where I came from and where I live.I talk about the Olympics and the Michigan connection to these games.I also give my take on some news stories and Willie Nelson's gay cowboy song, and gay-friendly country stars. Intro music "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Simon James and Derek K. Miller (podcast [dot] penmachine [dot] com) Outro music "Power Inside" by EL84 (www.el84rocks.com). Leave me a comment here ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |