Podcast appearances and mentions of chris maddock

I had a great time talking with comedian Chris Maddock about the lives and deaths of his parents, great Minneapolis comedians that passed too soon, keeping friends' memories alive by telling their old jokes, what happens after you die, and a couple other things too.THANKS FOR LISTENING!FOLLOW CHRIS MADDOCK:instagram.com/thechrismaddockFOLLOW THE PODCAST:instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcastFOLLOW MICAH WALSH:instagram.com/micah_walshLIKE AND SUBSCRIBE AND RATE AND REVIEW PLEASE!

Did you know that Kristyn witnessed a murder? Well, okay, she didn't actually witness a murder, but she witnessed guys who committed murder. That's pretty close. And now here we are witnessing her retelling the story. It's like we were there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about Patrick Mahomes Sr. pleading guilty to his 3rd DWI and Tom chats with him about his days playing for the Twins. Bad news, the Twins lost again last night and continue to spiral but not lose any ground in the playoff race. And the crew talks about the Kelce boys' new podcast deal.- KSTP's Chris Egert chats about how many Minnesotans in the Twin Cities area are still dealing with power outages at their home. The total has dropped from around 150,000 down to 30,000. And more rain is on the way tomorrow!- Comedian Chris Maddock stops by the studio ahead of his shows at Comedy Corner Underground on August 30th and 31st, tickets to see Chris are still available HERE! - Rapper and actor Shwayze joins the show to talk about his latest work on a new single with Wiz Khalifa titled "Smoke too Soon" and his own "West Coast" which was released last week.- Kristyn Burtt talks about recent allegations people are throwing at Ryan Reynolds for scabbing. It's being looked into that he may have had scenes for movies re-written during the writer's strike so many are waiting to see how the WGA may respond. Plus some other top headlines from the entertainment world!Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about Patrick Mahomes Sr. pleading guilty to his 3rd DWI and Tom chats with him about his days playing for the Twins. Bad news, the Twins lost again last night and continue to spiral but not lose any ground in the playoff race. And the crew talks about the Kelce boys' new podcast deal. - KSTP's Chris Egert chats about how many Minnesotans in the Twin Cities area are still dealing with power outages at their home. The total has dropped from around 150,000 down to 30,000. And more rain is on the way tomorrow! - Comedian Chris Maddock stops by the studio ahead of his shows at Comedy Corner Underground on August 30th and 31st, tickets to see Chris are still available HERE!  - Rapper and actor Shwayze joins the show to talk about his latest work on a new single with Wiz Khalifa titled "Smoke too Soon" and his own "West Coast" which was released last week. - Kristyn Burtt talks about recent allegations people are throwing at Ryan Reynolds for scabbing. It's being looked into that he may have had scenes for movies re-written during the writer's strike so many are waiting to see how the WGA may respond. Plus some other top headlines from the entertainment world! Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Brendan get vulnerable in this episode talking about Death metal band weirdos, substance abuse, road to recovery, and why you should post your FB status at your funeral. hard to believe after the previous sentence but we laughed a lot. Chris performed in the 43rd Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition in 2018. For 15 years beginning in 2003, Chris "Mad Dog" Maddock hosted the storied Death Comedy Jam, a weekly hub of MPLS comedy and subject of a documentary film, “Death's Last Stand”. He recorded his first comedy album, Point of Entry, at the legendary Minneapolis rock ganglion First Avenue in the 7th St. Entry, and released it in 2012 on the Grammy Award winning Stand Up! Records. In 2014 Minneapolis weekly organ City Pages named him Stand Up Comic of the Year, and his 2nd record and special is being released in 2020 under the appellation Country Music Legend. He lives in Minneapolis with his son, Waylon, and his better half, who is also named Chris, but spells it weird --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brendan-gay/message

The boys return from a long hiatus to bring you SEASON 2! Today they tackle the controverial topics of whistling while you pee, grooming, and the perils of role-playing in the bedroom. Enjoy! To subscribe to our PATREON go to www.patreon.com/comedymainline

This week the boys record remotely and its a doozie! Robert discusses his new bit about being in a theater shooting. Steve is ready for the Matrix. And Chris gets political about desserts. To subscribe to our PATREON go to www.patreon.com/comedymainline

This week the boys record live from the MBC Studios in Minneapolis MN! Chris Maddock returns and Gabe Noah gets a seat at the table! As always there is a wide range of topics covered. Gabe admits to being a “peep n' tom”. The boys tell some stories about their dads, give advice on the best way to invest, compare Rogan to Oprah, discuss roofies, and the perils of Quinceaneras. There is also a very special bonus section of this episode that can only be accessed if you are a PATREON subscriber. To subscribe to our PATREON go to www.patreon.com/comedymainline

This episode is wonderfully off the rails! Special guest comedian Gabe Noah calls in to discuss Thomas Jefferson and dying in front of your love ones. Chris Maddock gets a legendary case of the hiccups. The boys consider having an intervention. And finally! TheNazis!If you like this episode and want access to all of our episodes including exclusive bonuscontent and extra special episodes please subscribe to our PATREON at www.patreon.com/writersblockshow

The Legend Chris Maddock starts off by calling into discuss his thoughts on the Guiness Book of World Records. Then the boys get a scary call from maybe the most dedicated fan Steve has ever had. The phone lines wind down with a very special call from the Mainline's own Robert Baril. He needed some help with his new bits on sex trafficking and cheating on your kids! What a show!If you like this episode and want access to all of our episodes including exclusive bonus content and extra special episodes please subscribe to our PATREON at www.patreon.com/writersblockshow.

The boys put on their headsets and the calls start coming in. Chris Maddock calls in first to talk about being the guy in the dunk tank, hard seltzers, and DUI's. Then the boys get a surprise call from a listener and the show ends with a call from comedian Josh Sneed, fresh off his ultra-popular DRY BAR special that has over 3 million views on YouTube! “COMEDY MAINLINE”! A show where anything goes and you never know who might call in.If you like this episode and want access to all of our episodes including exclusive bonus content and extra special episodes please subscribe to our PATREON at www.patreon.com/writersblockshow

We hear from three of our listeners this week, Chris Maddock heard our Pikes Peak episode and decided to hit the road for an adventure of a lifetime. We hear from Dom Colbeck from detailing supply company Dodo Juice on how to he began the company in his 'Breaking Bad' kitchen, his love for Porsche including a 964 RS and some top detailing tips. Finally Simon Walker dropped us a line with his DIY disaster, late to the party, but a cracker of a story. Also hear about the final details for the 'The Red  Carpet' event we are hosting this Saturday.Dom has kindly setup a discount for Dodo Juice products dodojuice.net use code R2R10We look forward to seeing some of you in real life tomorrow. Give us a shout if you have a story that you think listeners would like to hear.Road to Redline (@road.to.redline) is the No1 Porsche and Car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist editor Lee Sibley (@lee_sibs), consumer guru! Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk) and engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us you can do so at www.patreon.com/roadtoredline your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RoadToRedline)

This time, we are joined by a local comedian and Country Music Legend Chris Maddock. He's been busy formulating a fresh 2021 and has a new weekly comedy night on the way. Turns out, he's also an above average beatboxer. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Legend is back! Country music legend and Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Chris Maddock regains his position within the block. All three of us bring new premises to the table in a wild and unpredictable episode. Topics included just wanting to bone your wife, watching your parents have make-up sex, canceling mascots, hemp airplanes, and insecure presidents.If you like this episode and want access to all of our episodes including exclusive bonus content and extra special episodes please subscribe to our PATREON at www.patreon.com/writersblockshow.

Business book publisher Ray Bard says all bestselling books share 4 traits:1: A Big Idea2: Nuts and Bolts3: Entertainment4: HopeThese 4 elements are applicable to your advertising, also. Nuts and Bolts seems to be the one that most people get right away. A Big Idea often shows up. But, conspicuously missing are Entertainment and Hope.In this episode of The Wizard's Roundtable, Chris Maddock and I recap our recent Martinis and Marketing class at Wizard Academy where we spent a good deal of time talking about Hope.

"These are short-haired riffs."In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Chris Maddock (Stand Up! Records, Servitude podcast) to discuss 2000’s The Sickness by Disturbed. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

"These are short-haired riffs." In this episode of Life Was Peachy, host Andrew Cahak is joined by Chris Maddock (Stand Up! Records, Servitude podcast) to discuss 2000's The Sickness by Disturbed. For more info, check out lifewaspeachy.com and @LifeWasPeachy on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

The day has finally come. Country Music Legend Chris Maddock joins the boys to verify, clarify, and "legendify" his already legendary persona. Not only is Chris a talented musician, he’s also one of the funniest stand-up comedians in the world. You can check out his brand new album "Country Music Legend" from STAND UP RECORDS on Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes. You can also view the live version of the special on VIMEO. We had a legendary time workshopping his bits about Wells Fargo lollipops, stand-up in the ’90s, and of course Covid0era porn titles. This is the edited down version of the episode. If you would like to hear the full unedited hour+ version and all other full episodes of the WRITER’S BLOCK podcast, please subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/writersblockshow

The Tuesday (Nov. 24) episode of The BS Show features attorney Jeff O'Brien, Vikings Territory and PTSDPurple owner and editor Joe Johnson, comic Chris Maddock and psychic Ruth Lordan.  

This Thursday (Nov. 12) episode of The BS Show features Smart Start MN's Ed Cohen and Mike Friedberg, movie critic Tim Lammers, social media consultant Lindsay Ferris Martin, comic Chris Maddock and psychic Ruth Lordan.  

This episode of The BS Show features attorney Jeff O'Brien, Bolder Options president and Gophers analyst Darrell Thompson, comic Chris Maddock, Vikings Territory owner Joe Johnson and psychic Ruth Lordan.  

This go 'round, we're joined by MN comic and Country Music Legend, Chris Maddock. We talk comedy, outlaw country and the potentially serious negative consequences of drinking on the job. We also talk about his new comedy album coming out Friday, Oct 2nd. Enjoy, y'all!

There's a tricky balance between keeping your advertising fresh and maintaining consistency through the life of a campaign. The solution is "Brandable Chunks."A consistent set of verbal, visual, and/or audio elements that find their way into your ads in one form or another.They are similar to brand codes that distinguish your brand from others, with an added twist of personality and sticky words to enhance your company's personality and unique traits.In this episode, Chris Maddock (chris@wizardofads.com) and Jeff Sexton (jeffsexton@wizardofads.com) join Johny Molson (johnnymolson@wizardofads.com) to talk about the power of Brandable Chunks.

Chris Maddock (chris@wizardofads.com) and Kevin Skaalure (kevinskaalure@wizardofads.com) discuss ways to improve your recruitment ads.How you recruit can say a lot about your company to both prospective employees and prospective customers alike.Some tips:As with any advertising, involve the applicant. How can you make him/her see themselves in that job?It's not about money. Pay and benefits are only important up to a point. People want to be valued and know their place in your companyUse current employees. There's no better ambassador for your company than a happy employee. Ask your employees why they like working for your company and what they might tell an applicant if the boss isn't in the room.For more info on all these cool cats in the video, you can contact Johnny Molson (johnnymolson@wizardofads.com)

In about 650 B.C. the Greek poet Archilochus wrote, “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.”The renaissance scholar Erasmus quoted Archilochus in 1500 in his famous Adagia, saying, “Multa novit vulpes, verum echinus unum magnum.” In 1953, the philosopher Isaiah Berlin expanded on Archilochus and Erasmus in his often-quoted essay, The Hedgehog and the Fox. In 2017, University of Pennsylvania psychologist Philip Tetlock completed a 20-year study that contrasted the abilities of the one-big-thing “hedgehog” experts against the many-little-things “fox” non-experts to make accurate predictions about geopolitical events. Does it surprise you to learn that the “fox” non-experts outperformed the “hedgehog” experts by an overwhelming margin? What Tetlock discovered will help you tell the story of your company in a way that will cause customers to feel like they truly know you.American businesspeople tend to believe that every successful business is built on a single big idea, “one big thing.” But sadly, that bit of traditional wisdom is more tradition than wisdom. “One big thing” is hedgehog thinking. But foxes roam freely, listen carefully and consume omnivorously. Foxes know “many little things.” Customers will love the “many little things” story of your company told from the perspective of a fox. The story you need to be telling is the real one, a fascinating tale of hopes and dreams and failures and successes and realizations and refinements. Don't worry, we're going to help you write it. In 2011, the fox-like director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, used 100 objects in his museum as prisms through which he told the entire story of our world. That book, A History of the World in 100 Objects, became a wildly popular radio series and a blockbuster New York Times bestseller. The Wall Street Journal called it, “An enthralling and profoundly humane book that every civilized person should read.” The fascinating, riveting, highly-engaging story of your company is hidden in 10 objects that lie within your grasp.Bring those objects with you to Wizard Academy. It is time for “Show and Tell.” Dr. Richard D. Grant is a founding board member of Wizard Academy. Chris Maddock has been a Wizard of Ads writing instructor for 22 years. Tom Wanek is a Wizard of Ads partner with a particular talent for helping people discover wonderful stories that have been hiding in plain sight. These three masters will help you unleash the pivotal moments captured in your photographs, artifacts, and documents, and turn them into the fascinating story of your company's origin and evolution. This wonderful adventure through time and imagination https://www.wizardacademy.org/product/how-to-craft-the-story-of-your-company-november-5-6/ (will happen) November 5-6. We've only got room for 18 people. Roy H. Williams

I'm reading Hemingway's novel, Death in the Afternoon, and I like it.It is a detailed explanation of bullfighting. Not a story about a bullfighter. Bullfighting. I have no interest in bullfighting. None. The book has no character arc because it has no characters. It has narrative, but no narrative arc. No plot, no moments of crisis, no heroism, no romance. It is essentially an instruction manual. Why do I find myself drawn to this book? Yesterday morning I said to Pennie, “Hemingway is teaching me some things I can't quite put into words, but as soon as I can figure out how to explain them, I'll tell you what they are.” She was moving laundry from the washer to the dryer. “Read me a page that you liked.” “Page one hundred and twenty. Hemingway has been explaining how the bulls of Salamanca differ from the bulls of Andalucia when – out of nowhere – he inserts a literary device I've never seen in a book.” “What kind of literary device?” “He imagines a reader's reaction to his book, then, speaking as that reader, he criticizes the author for not doing the thing that made him famous. Then, as the author, he accommodates this imaginary reader by inserting an imaginary conversation with an imaginary woman. It's the same kind of multi-layered self-talk Robin Williams used to do.” “Read it to me.” But, you say, there is very little conversation in this book. Why isn't there more dialogue? What we want in a book by this citizen is people talking; that is all he knows how to do and now he doesn't do it. The fellow is no philosopher, no savant, an incompetent zoologist, he drinks too much and cannot punctuate readily and now he has stopped writing dialogue. Someone ought to put a stop to him. He is bull crazy. Citizen, perhaps you are right. Let us have a little dialogue. What do you ask, Madame? Is there anything you would like to know about the bulls? Yes, sir. What would you like to know? I'll tell you absolutely anything. It is a difficult thing to ask, sir. Do not let that trouble you; talk to me frankly; as you would to your doctor, or to another woman. Do not be afraid to ask what you would really like to know. Sir, I would like to know about their love life. Madame, you have come to just the man. Pennie smiled and nodded her head. Then she handed me a gang of shirts on hangers and told me to put them in my closet. I hung the shirts on the doorknob of the laundry room and said, “It's like that time I took http://www.mondaymorningmemo.com/chris-maddock-in-guatemala/ (Chris) with me to Seattle.” “That time he began speaking to an imaginary television audience in that seafood restaurant?” “Yeah. He just put down his fork, stared at a point on the wall across the room and said, ‘Hello there, friends. It's time, once again, for Workin' It, with Chris Maddock.' After a 5-minute opening monologue, he turned and began talking to a guest on his show; an invisible woman seated next to him. Never cracked a smile. Never broke character.” “How did the show end?” “He just picked up his fork and started eating again.” “What year was that?” “1999” “When did Hemingway write the bullfight book?” “1932” As she picked up a stack of folded towels, she said, “When we're surprised by weird, unexpected twists and turns, it makes the journey more interesting.” I nodded my agreement and lifted the shirts off the doorknob. “Maybe you should do that in a Monday Morning Memo.” “Maybe I will.” Roy H. Williams

The highly anticipated Army Sniper Episode is here! We sat down with Sam, an Army Sniper who worked his way up from infantry. He has nearly done it all. Long distance head shots from 1,200 yrds, high value targets and 3 tours under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". We also learn what is reffered to as "pink mist" and why it is such a satisfying site for a sniper.   Co-host for this episode is the world renowned comedian, Chris Maddock. He really stepped up his game this episode and delivered one of the best wedding lines you could ever say.   As always you'll hear the voice of the producer, Tevin Pittman, AKA the Brown Bomber.   Thank you for listening!    Don't Forget to rate and share!

We get comedian Patrick Ryan Bauer into the Magnodome to talk Valentine's Day, trouble on stage, and auditioning for America's Got Talent as 1/3 of the Minneapolis Comedy Death Squad

Robbing Pharmacies, Pimpin' Hos, Beatings at the Cripnic, El Chapo's Heroin, Rivalries and Territory! Confessions of a CRIP! PLEASE SHARE, RATE, and SUBSCRIBE CUZ! Guest Cohost this week is comedian Chris Maddock!

We're on the road and we've ended up in Stillwater, Minnesota! Fear not, this week's guest knows the mayor. Chris Maddock talks to me about awkward hair, growing up in Stillwater and the dangers of hosting the most dangerous open-mic comedy night around! He also tells me how I've scarred him. Emotionally, that is. It's a good one. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!

Hey, dudes. This episode has two of my favorite people, Chris Maddock and Kjell Bjorgen. No disrespect to anyone else, but Kjell makes me laugh the hardest of anyone I've ever met. Just constantly. And Maddock is so goddamn funny. They are both from Minneapolis and they are both fantastic comedians. The tour starts Tuesday, September 1 in Eugene, OR! Sep 3 Bend, OR Sep 4 Portland, OR Sep 5 Salem, OR All the dates are here: http://www.justanotherclown.com/make-the-rounds-tour.html Check out the merch at zipzooapparel.com 20% of the money goes to speakyoursilence.org Check out ohio valley beard supply if you're tired of your face being itchy and your beard smelling like old yoo hoo

      Geoff Tate carries the podcast because Doug can't talk. Geoff is touring the US with Emma Arnold and he wants to play your town. Email him at GeoffTate77@gmail.com and include your city in the subject line. Recorded July 05, 2015 at the Four Points Sheraton in Tucson, AZ with Doug Stanhope (@dougstanhope), Geoff Tate (@GeoffTate96), Sidney Stanhope, and Ggreg Chaille (@gregchaille). Produced and Edited by Ggreg Chaille. Links- "Everything Is Bullshit" - http://amzn.to/1q5NtGN Geoff Tate - @GeoffTate96 http://www.justanotherclown.com/ Emma Arnold - @iamaroadtrip http://www.emmaarnoldcomedy.com/ Chris Maddock - http://www.chrismaddock.com/ Junior Stopka - http://juniorstopka.com/ David Heti - http://davidheti.com/ Stanhope's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/stanhopetv Closing Song, "Another Like You" by Hayes Carll. Available on iTunes. Doug's DVD/CDs are all available at DougStanhope.com

If you're not among that lucky bunch who will hang out with Jeff Sexton and Chris Maddock this week during the Writing for Radio and the Internet workshop at Wizard Academy, here is some consolation: Jeff Sexton is Dean Rotbart and David Biondo's guest on this week's edition of Monday Morning Radio. Whether you're writing your own web copy or hiring someone else to do it for you, this interview - like the two-day course itself - will open your mind to a brave and lucrative new world where words make all the difference.  Monday Morning Radio is produced in cooperation with Business Unconventional, the weekly radio news magazine broadcast every Sunday at 8 am (Mountain) on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  Be sure to follow B. Unconventional on Twitter: @BUnRadio and subscribe to Roy H. Williams's Monday Morning Memo.  The best things in life really are free! Monday Morning Run Time:  18 mins 54 Secs Photo:  Jeff Sexton, Wizard Academy

The following press release will soon be received by the media in Midland, Texas. Diamonds to be Cut in Midland (MIDLAND, TEXAS – October 29, 2013) [Name of Diamond Cutter] is coming to Midland to cut diamonds on Saturday, November 16th and the public is invited. “It's one of the Christmas gifts we're giving the city,” says Cathy Fleck of Occasions Fine Jewelry. “Diamond crystals aren't very impressive when they come out of the ground. But then, when they're cut, they explode with light. It's like watching the sun come up over the horizon.” “We're going to let our guests see and touch and hold a $1,500 natural diamond crystal before it is cut. Then, we're going to have a drawing to see who gets that diamond for free. That person will then tell the diamond cutter the shape they want him to cut their diamond. And then everyone who's there will see the birth of a new diamond. I wouldn't miss it for the world.” The event will be displayed on an LCD screen for those who can't get close enough to the diamond cutter. “I asked myself, ‘How can a jeweler honor the birth of Christ?' And then it hit me; the manger, the star, and Jesus coming into the world. The only thing a jeweler could do is let people watch the birth of a sparkling new diamond. And then that diamond must be given for free. Maybe you think the whole thing is silly, but I'm really looking forward to it.” Witness the birth of a diamond from XX – XX on Saturday, November 16. Occasions Fine Jewelry was born in the back of a local drug store in Midland 20 years ago. Today, they stand on the corner of Loop 250 and Garfield with more than 4,000 square feet and are known throughout the world. # # # #  That press release was written by one of the Wizards of Ads. It features frame shifting, dimensional shifting, and a trio of reality hooks.  Here's the original press release that was given to us by our friend, Cathy Fleck, who asked, “Is there a better way to tell this story?” The writing is slightly better than average. But is better-than-average really good enough in today's overcommunicated society? # # # #  OCCASIONS FINE JEWELRY EXPLAINS DIAMOND CUTTING PROCESS TO THE COMMUNITY (MIDLAND, TEXAS – October 29, 2013) Occasions Fine Jewelry is bringing a Diamond Cutting Show to Midland on Saturday, November 16th. As a part of the show, Occasions is flying in equipment and cutters to do a demonstration for the public. They will show all stages of the process on site. “We are very excited about this new event,” said owner Cathy Fleck. “Very rarely do you get to experience something like this in Midland. We will also be drawing for a diamond that the customer can pick their own shape and cut to create their own diamond.” The event will discuss the different shapes and yields in person as well as display on an LCD screen. Customers will be able to walk through each step of the process. The event will be held at Occasions in Midland (2308 W. Loop 250) from XX – XX on Saturday, November 16. Occasions Fine Jewelry opened for business in the back of a local drug store in Midland over 20 years ago. Today, their Midland location on the corner of Loop 250 and Garfield is over 4,000 square feet. Occasions offers a number of lines exclusively in the West Texas area including Lorenzo, Orbis, Soho, Diamond Cushette, Cyma, Natalie Kay and Paul Winston. #### The cost of hosting the diamond-cutting event remains the same for Mike and Cathy Fleck regardless of which press release they send. That, right there, that, is why you should learn to write. The Wizards of Ads are writers of persuasion. “Find a better story and deliver it with greater impact.” Two of the wizards who can teach you how to do this for yourself – Chris Maddock and Jeff Sexton – hold a writer's workshop once a year at Wizard Academy, a 501c3 educational organization in Austin, Texas, a school for the imaginative, the courageous and the ambitious. According

Mike, Dan and Steven Montenegro are joined by Chris Maddock to discuss the his new CD "Point of Entry", real vs fake absinthe, the blackout configuration of pants, and Steven's Nirvana shirt.

Last Thursday https://wizardacademy.org/jeffandbryaneisenberg.asp (the Wall Street Journal published a story) about a new book written by two of our faculty members, hinting strongly that if the biggest advertising agencies on Madison Avenue would just buy a copy and read it, they would find the answers to all the questions that have eluded them. That story was a very big deal. On Friday the Wall Street Journal bestseller list revealed Jeff and Bryan Eisenberg's Waiting for Your Cat to Bark? to be the top-ranked business book in America. Six years ago, Jeff and Bryan were regular folks. Struggling. Hopeful. Doing the best they could with limited resources. Sound familiar? Jeff came alone his first visit to Austin because the brothers had only enough money for one plane ticket. He sat in the small meeting room of our old facility with a couple dozen other people who had come for https://wizardacademy.org/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=90 (a free public seminar). Jeff and I spoke briefly that day. He shared his dream and I encouraged him. A couple of months later, Jeff was back for a 3-day class and he brought his younger brother, Bryan. They obviously grasped the essence of what Wizard Academy was teaching, so when they asked permission to expand my work and apply it to the Internet, I said, “Delighted to see you do it.” They smiled. I smiled. And in that moment I was sure of something. “Someday your company is going to be a whole lot bigger than mine,” I said. They had no company at the time. When Pennie and I launched Wizard Academy Press, the Eisenbrothers turned in a manuscript called Persuasive Online Copywriting. We published it, sold some copies on Amazon.com and kept our fingers crossed that a real publisher might take an interest and give the book brick-and-mortar distribution. It never happened. When I flew to New York to visit them in their cramped little office in the basement of an old house in Brooklyn, they showed me their fancy new coffee maker. They were really proud of it. I sipped a cup and talked about how all their hard work would someday pay off. Soon their strange, new methods began paying big dividends for clients and thousands of people began to lean forward with their hands cupped behind their ears. The Wizards of Web curriculum was born when the brothers presented us with a fabulous syllabus for a course on Internet marketing. Their second Wizard Academy Press book, Call to Action, made the bestseller lists a year ago in spite of the fact that it also had no brick-and-mortar distribution. Finally, the brick-and-mortar publishers began to take an interest. Last week's trumpeting of Waiting for Your Cat to Bark, published by Thomas Nelson, couldn't possibly have made Wizard Academy more proud. Today Jeff and Bryan's client list includes many of the largest companies in the world. http://wizardofadsaustralia.blogs.com/contact_us (Craig Arthur), https://www.wizardacademypress.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=14 (Chris Maddock), http://www.michelemiller.blogs.com/marketing_to_women/ (Michele Miller), http://www.highvoltageperformance.com/ (Mike Dandridge), http://www.freemangames.com/idea/ (David Freeman), http://www.brandingblog.com/ (Dave Young), http://www.futurenowinc.com/bios.htm#Holly (Holly Buchanan), http://juantornoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending (Juan Tornoe), http://www.hoverstudios.com/ (Thomas Tucker), http://www.slyasafox.com/NASA/ (Mark Fox), http://brandingadvice.typepad.com/ (Walter Koschnitzke), https://www.wizardacademypress.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=132 (Lisa Davis), http://wizardofadscanada.typepad.com/touch_points/ (Steve Rae), https://wizardacademy.org/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=93 (Jeff Sexton), http://americanvisionaries.com/ (Sonja Howle), http://www.newschoolselling.com/index.cfm?webid=26 (Steve...

Brandy and Mick talk with expert authors Mike Drew and Chris Maddock on Book Publishing 2.0: Why Writing Your Non-Fiction Book Is Only Half the Battle?

Can you be in Austin on Saturday, April 22? SEMINAR: We're planning a writer's seminar in palatial Tuscan Hall featuring Chris Maddock, the rarely seen teacher of Advanced Wordsmithing, and Jeff Sexton, the instructor of that always sold-out curriculum, How to Write Powerfully and Clearly. Also joining us will be David Freeman, teacher of http://www.wizardacademypress.com/shopexd.asp?id=367 (Beyond Structure), L.A.'s most popular screenwriting and fiction workshop. (It would be worth ten times the price of this conference just to hear David Freeman talk about character diamonds. We're going to hear him for 2 full hours, PLUS he's staying for the party. Woo-hoo!) I was also able to convince Ray Bard – America's most successful publisher of business books – to give you some fast track insights into publishing your own first book. This is going to be one incredible day. Lunch and Dinner will be provided. I can't promise you any instructors beyond those four and me, but I do plan to ask my multimillion bestselling book-friends Keith Miller and Russell Friedman if they might grant us a few words of instruction and encouragement as well. Considering that he recently bought the house directly across the street from the entrance to the Academy, I'm fairly certain I can get Wizard Acadgrad Michael Drew to give us some tips about what it takes to make a serious run at the bestseller lists. Michael is the young miracle worker who helped Jeffrey and Bryan Eisenberg put their first Wizard Academy Press hardback, Call to Action,on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Michael worked with me on my bestselling Wizard of Ads trilogy back when he was barely 20 years old. PARTY: The principal reason for this writer's seminar and party is to celebrate the release of a fat new book from Wizard Academy Press called http://wizardacademy.org/InsideTheOutsideAuthorList.asp (People Stories: Inside the Outside.) Each of the http://www.executivewriter.com:8080/ (contributing authors) is being granted a full-tuition scholarship to the event, but the rest of us are going to have to pay $350 each. (AcadGrads get 50 percent off, as always.) Each attendee will be given a first-edition copy of People Stories: Inside the Outside, allowing them to get the signatures of each of the contributing authors on their respective pages. Pretty cool, huh? The authors will be easy to spot because they'll be wearing special name badges with their page numbers prominently emblazed. The seminar is going to be unforgettable. The party is going to be front-page news. Seating is limited to only 200 (and 143 of those precious seats are reserved for the contributing authors.) http://wizardacademy.org/TheGospelofDonQuixote.asp (I'd register quickly if I were you.) There will be no free passes given other than the ones extended to the contributing authors. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Want to get in on the next big Wizard Academy Press project? Poor Writer's Almanac will be a priceless compendium of methods, tips and secrets from hundreds of authors whose lives spanned hundreds of years. Our plan is to publish it in hardback since we believe it will become a highly regarded reference book in literary circles around the world. (I know that last part sounded like bigtalk, but I sincerely believe it's what's going to happen.) We've collected some truly amazing stuff for the guts of this book and we're soliciting submissions from AcadGrads and Monday Memo readers as well. http://wizardacademy.org/about.asp (Dr. Kevin Ryan), are you reading this? If you have a writing method, tip or secret that might be valuable to other writers, send it to JeffSexton@WizardofAds.com. Short is good. The fewer the words, the better, but make it as long as it needs to be. If your submission is included in Poor Writer's...