Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Ortiz

The final design for a streetscape project has been unveiled that'll restore Detroit's Chinatown. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Detroit Police says a suspect is in custody in relation to a triple murder that occurred on the city's southwest side earlier this week. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

DTE Energy will increase utility rates starting next month, affecting millions of homes and businesses in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have that story and more, in your Thursday afternoon headlines. (Photo: Getty Images)

An explosion rocks Washtenaw County business on Wednesday. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is back in court. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Welcome to the Spun Today Podcast! In this episode, host Tony Ortiz dives deep into the world of creativity, storytelling, and relentless artistic dedication. Through a writer's lens, Tony breaks down the Black Mirror episode "Playthings," exploring how subtle worldbuilding, understated technology, and obsessive innovation can drive a narrative that lingers long after the credits roll. He shares actionable writing takeaways, like infusing big ideas through passion—not prophecy—and harnessing ambiguity to keep your audience engaged.   The episode doesn't stop at dissecting TV—Tony shines a spotlight on creative perseverance in the beloved segment "Goats Doing Goat $hit," this time honoring Nia Vardalos for sticking to her vision and overcoming countless studio rejections to create the iconic "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." You'll find inspiration, practical advice, and creative prompts throughout, making this episode a must-listen for writers, artists, and anyone chasing their creative dreams.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe        Links referenced in this episode   Plaything: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31215636/   My Big Fat Greek Wedding: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259446/   https://www.looper.com/845207/the-untold-truth-of-my-big-fat-greek-wedding/   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support     Check out my Books   Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way ÁBRЕТЕ CAMINO: CONSEJOS PARA DEJAR DE SER TU PROPIO OBSTÁCULO (Spanish Edition) FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories   http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available)   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/     Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l      Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

A proposed data center in Van Buren Township is heading back in front of the planning commission tonight. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Anti-ICE demonstrations organized by high school kids have gone on across the county and right here in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

We've all seen that viral video of a man crashing through Metro Airport. Now, we're getting new information about increased security from Wayne County airport authorities. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

History in the making, as Michigan's four living former governors — Engler, Snyder, Blanchard, and Granholm — participate in a forum calling for civility. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news to know for your Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Several agencies, including the Michigan State Police, are on the scene of a standoff in Livonia. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Testimony in a Garden City courtroom today connected to a double shooting New Year's Day. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Students walk out of class to march into the streets. A massive demonstration in Downtown Detroit, as they rally against the Trump administration's deportation tactics. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Welcome to episode 295 of the Spun Today Podcast, In this episode, Tony Ortiz dives deep into the world of storytelling by breaking down the Black Mirror episode, "Common People." He explores how great speculative fiction doesn't invent new emotions—it amplifies the ones we already know all too well. Tony discusses how everyday anxieties like money, health, and love become the heartbeat of compelling narratives, especially when survival itself is transformed into a subscription service and love is put under extreme pressure.   You'll also hear writing takeaways on grounding relatable characters, escalating stakes through economics instead of violence, and how subtle horror can be more powerful than gore. On top of an insightful TV breakdown, this episode welcomes Ben Affleck and Matt Damon into the "Goats Doing Goat Shit" segment for their groundbreaking efforts in reshaping how film crews get compensated. Whether you're a writer seeking fresh inspiration or just a fan of sharp analysis, this episode is packed with creative insights to fuel your craft. So settle in—let's explore the delicate dance between art, commerce, and the stories that stick with us long after the credits roll.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe      Links referenced in this episode   Black Mirror: Common People - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30127325/ Ben Affleck and Matt Damon negotiate bonus for crew: https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/affleck-damon-netflix-rip   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books   Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories   http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/     Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l      Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

Tim, Phil, Ian, & Libby are joined by Tony Ortiz to discuss a Democrat politician vowing to kill Trump in an insane campaign ad, Tim Pool debating Tony Ortiz on conservatives refusing to organize, Ilhan Omar attacked during a speaking event, and reports that Border Patrol has been ordered to stand down and not arrest non-criminal illegal immigrants.   Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Libby @LibbyEmmons (everywhere) Ian @IanCrossland (everywhere) | https://graphene.movie/ Producer: Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Tony Ortiz @CurrentRevolt (X)

Protestors brave the cold in Downtown Detroit to protest against ICE. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Similar to college athletes, students in Michigan now have the opportunity to get paid. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Ex-University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was back in court for a hearing -- where his attorney tried to get his felony charge tossed out. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

The Wayne County man accused of killing Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover has changed course during jury selection, entering guilty plea. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local headlines for your Wednesday afternoon. (Photo: Devon Hoover, left, and Desmond Burkes, right, are pictured. Photo credit Left photo credit: Ascension Michigan / Eric Seals/USA Today, Right. Photo credit Detroit PD)

A Winter Weather Advisory takes effect at 3 a.m. Wednesday for the entire metro Detroit area. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

The Detroit Auto Show is now in full swing and organizers say, for the first weekend, attendance numbers are up. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports from Huntington Place as our Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local top news stories for your Monday afternoon.

Welcome back to the Spun Today Podcast—the show anchored in writing, but unlimited in scope. In this episode, host Tony Ortiz celebrates the start of a new year with a reflective journey through personal creative goals and the highlights of 2025. After the longest hiatus in the podcast's history, Tony Ortiz dives into a wrap-up of the top five Spun Today episodes from the past year, sharing the stories, lessons, and memories that shaped the journey, including heartfelt tributes to friendships, deep-dive breakdowns of TV and movies through a writer's lens, and insightful interviews with fellow creatives. You'll hear honest reflections on the writing and podcasting goals set for last year—what worked, what didn't, and the exciting intentions set for 2026. Whether it's exploring the creative process behind storytelling, wrestling with writer's block, or extracting actionable inspiration from pop culture, this episode is packed with insights to fuel your own creative ambitions. Stick around for new developments, bonus content, and a renewed commitment to sharing the ups and downs of the writing life. Let's kick off 2026 together, with more positivity, creativity, and motivation to get out of our own way and make space for growth. The Spun Today Podcast is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links to the TOP FIVE Episodes of 2025: #5: Episode 283 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/283 #4: Episode 280 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/280 #3: Episode 286 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/286 #2: Episode 282 Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/282 #1: Bonus Episode Links: https://www.spuntoday.com/podcast/278bonus   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books   Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories   http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/     Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l      Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

Snow plows are battling the winter weather on Metro Detroit roads. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

President Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club to tout his agenda. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. . (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

By a unanimous vote, the University of Michigan Board of Regents have approved Kent Syverud as the school's next president. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

The City of Detroit is opening a new chapter. An investiture got underway this morning for the swearing in of mayor Mary Sheffield, Detroit Police commissioners, city clerk, and Detroit City Council members. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A Romulus man is facing a long list of charges -- after allegedly pulling a gun and firing shots outside a middle school. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Auburn Hills Police are investigating reports of shots fired near Oakland University. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Kids are ending their school day on edge right now in Romulus -- while police are there to monitor. This comes after a man tried to enter the school with a gun. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the day's top news stories.

A suspect accused of killing a bell ringer outside of a Westland Kroger has been charged. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Westland PD)

Human trafficking cases in Oakland County are no longer handled like routine crimes, with a shift in focus for investigation and prosecution. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday afternoon.

On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I'm joined by the publisher of Current Revolt, Tony Ortiz. Current Revolt is a Texas-based newsletter, the TMZ of the Lone Star State. We talked about late Texas Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee berating her staff, a former exotic dancer alleging an affair with a Texas state rep, #Grubgate, and the democrat judge who put on blackface for a panty raid (decades before he was a BLM-supporting judge, of course). Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d  Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The case of a Macomb County man accused of grabbing a young girl on a sidewalk and sexually assaulting her is moving through the courts. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have your Tuesday afternoon news briefs. (Photo credit: Macomb County Prosecutor's office)

On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I'm joined by the publisher of Current Revolt, Tony Ortiz. Current Revolt is a Texas-based newsletter, the TMZ of the Lone Star State. We talked about late Texas Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee berating her staff, a former exotic dancer alleging an affair with a Texas state rep, #Grubgate, and the democrat judge who put on blackface for a panty raid (decades before he was a BLM-supporting judge, of course). Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d  Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man receives MULTI-MILLION dollar judgement against a Clinton Township Police officer accused of using excessive force. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A hospital in Detroit just made a nearly $5-MILLION dollar investment -- so that mothers have a comfortable space to welcome their newborn babies. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

The two men who posed as DTE workers and murdered a Rochester Hills jeweler have just been sentenced. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reflecting on his time leading the city. He spoke at the Detroit Economic Club. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

MSU athletics announces its largest financial donation in university history. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A double shooting in Detroit leaves one man dead and a woman injured. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

President Trump is rolling back Biden administration fuel economy standards. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A late-night barn fire in Groveland Township ended in tragedy as firefighters discovered a body inside. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A preliminary exam took place today for the 4 people charged in connection to a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy that killed a 5-year-old boy. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The clock is ticking down to the big meal, and grocery aisles across Metro Detroit are packed. WWJ's Jon Hewett is braving the crowds at the Meijer in Madison Heights as our Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down down the headlines for your Wednesday afternoon. (Photo: Getty Images)

Three Pontiac residents are facing life in prison over accusations of intentionally starving two of their children. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Tuesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Oakland County Sheriff's Office)

Oak Park police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed a disabled veteran. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

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Welcome to episode 293 of the Spun Today Podcast, hosted by Tony Ortiz—the show where writing is the anchor, but the content knows no bounds. In this episode, Tony dives into the creative heart of John Leguizamo's latest Off-Broadway ensemble play, "The Other Americans," unpacking the storytelling, set design, and family dynamics that make the work both culturally specific and emotionally universal. Through the lens of writing, he explores how ambition and repressed trauma can become the real antagonists in a story, and shares actionable takeaways for fellow writers inspired to infuse their own work with personal and generational struggles.   But that's just the beginning: Tony also offers insights into New York City's upcoming mayoral election—breaking down recent debates, highlighting the importance of character in leadership, and reflecting on bold policy proposals aimed at housing, education, and community uplift. And, as always, the episode includes a dose of inspiration with the "Goats Doing Goat Shit" segment, honoring recording artist and writer Kwame for his creative perseverance and business acumen.   Whether you're here for creative motivation, political commentary, or just great storytelling, this episode promises plenty of fuel for your writing journey. Stick around for practical tips, universal truths, and the signature Spun Today blend of intellect, heart, and creative hustle. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe        Links referenced in this episode   Check out The Other Americans: https://publictheater.org/theotheramericans   NY1 Mayoral Debates: https://www.youtube.com/live/ot6zbhPLs4Y?si=01MdKtJBAp8yryYg   Honorable mentioned fictional 3rd Debate: https://youtu.be/FWSM8pDKYkU?si=HTvK5YcIeWEDPY9Z    Kwamé on trusting his Instincts: https://youtube.com/shorts/PPr9D6uDQ4E?si=N4TX8ZNJs6BsXwdD   DON'T Take That $700K!" - Kwamé Exposes The Publishing Deal Scam That Destroys Artist Careers https://youtu.be/Vbq_J-3KJ7w?si=paW74h12pGsiSWyY   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books   Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories   http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/     Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l      Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

Tim, Phil, & Elaad are joined by Tony Ortiz to discuss Portland Police exposed protecting Antifa from being arrested by DHS, a trans activist creating a hitlist of conservative journalists, Hillary Clinton losing it over Trump's White House renovations, and a Canadian City planning to seize land from citizens and give it back to natives.   Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Elaad @ElaadEliahu (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Tony Ortiz @CurrentRevolt (X)