Podcast appearances and mentions of zane grey estate

Hey Dude, I headed up to Altadena to visit the three historic places where I once lived. All three were burned to the ground. Yet I still feel a tinge of hope. PEOPLE: David Lynch, Zane Grey PLACES: Altadena, Jane's Village, Zane Grey Estate, Woodbury Building THINGS: History of Podcasting Project SOUNDS: footsteps, gravel path, airplane  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes  GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Woodbury Building Mural" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: March 1, 2025 in the "Cafe" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I fondly reflect on the passing of our beloved cat Thomas, the great Vin Scully, and the luminous Olivia Newton-John. I also find time to whine about not making it on the radio.QUOTE: "A tear welled up in his left eye."AUDIO LINKPEOPLE: Zane Grey, Vin Scully, Chick Hearn, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, Jake Downey, John Rabe, John Doe, Petros Papadakis, Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Farrah FawcettPLACES: Zane Grey Estate, Altadena, Burbank, Los Angeles, America, Dodger Stadium, Iowa, Pasadena City CollegeRADIO/PODCASTS: KPCC, All Things Considered, Morning Edition, NPR, Radio, LAist Studios, Imperfect Paradise, Off-RampTHINGS: Thomas (The Cat), pandemic, MLB All-Star Game, Facebook, Twitter, Dodgers, Lakers, Grease, If Not For YouSOUNDS: footsteps, gravel path, cars, train, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Thomas' Last Day in the Garden" by Marisol on her iPhone XSRECORDED: August 9, 2022 from the "Wawona Lawn" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CaliforniaGEAR: Sony ICD PX370 digital voice recorder and Sony ECM CS3 "tie-clip" microphone.HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast)DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I riff about the relative indifference to Jack Kerouac's 100th birthday by the popular culture, and how my 17th anniversary in podcasting was politely ignored.QUOTE: "He loves the word sad, I love the word sad."AUDIO LINKPEOPLE: Jack Kerouac, Truman Capote, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Doors, Patti SmithPLACES: Altadena, Zane Grey Estate, Hollywood Burbank Airport, BroadwayTHINGS: #Kerouac100, Health-Ade Kombucha, spontaneous prose, Interstate Highways, Route 66, Academy Awards, manual typewriter, Talk Nerdy to Me, Let It GoSOUNDS: wind, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes jet, airplane, virgin cocktail, footstepsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Here Comes the Sun" iPhone XSRECORDED: March 15, 2022 from the "Wawona Lawn" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CaliforniaGEAR: Sony ICD PX370 digital voice recorder and Sony ECM CS3 "tie-clip" microphone.HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwreckedand host of Create Art Podcast)DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I riff about the relative indifference to Jack Kerouac's 100th birthday by the popular culture, and how my 17th anniversary in podcasting was politely ignored. QUOTE: "He loves the word sad, I love the word sad." PEOPLE: Jack Kerouac, Truman Capote, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Doors, Patti Smith PLACES: Altadena, Zane Grey Estate, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Broadway THINGS: #Kerouac100, Health-Ade Kombucha, spontaneous prose, Interstate Highways, Route 66, Academy Awards, manual typewriter, Talk Nerdy to Me, Let It Go SOUNDS: wind, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes jet, airplane, virgin cocktail, footsteps GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Here Comes the Sun" iPhone XS RECORDED: March 15, 2022 from the "Wawona Lawn" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Sony ICD PX370 digital voice recorder and Sony ECM CS3 "tie-clip" microphone. HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, two years ago I was in a mad dash to pack my stuff to move out of the Zane Grey Estate, when suddenly actor Shia LaBeouf was standing in the middle of my messy studio apartment. QUOTE: "That's one hell of a mom!" PEOPLE: Dean Whitbread, Zane Grey, Shia LaBeouf PLACES: Zane Grey Estate, Altadena, Burbank THINGS: history of podcasting, artist, foyer, Nymphomaniac (film), embargoed, Ripley's, SOUNDS: wind, footsteps, gravel path, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes  GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Three Burbank Palms" iPhone XS RECORDED: February 22, 2022 from the "Wawona Lawn" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Sony ICD PX370 digital voice recorder and Sony ECM CS3 "tie-clip" microphone. HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, two years ago I was in a mad dash to pack my stuff to move out of the Zane Grey Estate, when suddenly actor Shia LaBeouf was standing in the middle of my messy studio apartment.AUDIO LINKQUOTE: "That's one hell of a mom!"PEOPLE: Dean Whitbread, Zane Grey, Shia LaBeoufPLACES: Zane Grey Estate, Altadena, BurbankTHINGS: history of podcasting, artist, foyer, Nymphomaniac (film), embargoed, Ripley's,SOUNDS: wind, footsteps, gravel path, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Three Burbank Palms" iPhone XSRECORDED: February 22, 2022 from the "Wawona Lawn" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CaliforniaGEAR: Sony ICD PX370 digital voice recorder and Sony ECM CS3 "tie-clip" microphone.HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwreckedand host of Create Art Podcast)DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I riff and ramble about the time my dad and I dodged a bullet up in California Gold Rush country.(AUDIO LINK)PEOPLE: Tom BoppPLACES: Zane Grey Estate, Yukon, Alaska, California Gold Rush Country, Yosemite, Mariposa, Oakhurst, Wawona, Central ValleyTHINGS: Yukon Gold, El Capitan, Half Dome, California State Route 49, California State Route 140, California State Route 41, OzarkSOUNDS: cat drinking fountain GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Gateway to Yosemite" via Google shot on my "new" iPhone6RECORDED: August 13, 2020 in the new "Bohemian Bootleg Studio" in Altadena, California GEAR: Sony ICD PX370 digital voice recorder internal microphone.HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast)DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I finally say goodbye to the Zane Grey Estate with a wistful tear in my eye. I also riff on moving my stuff, cats, Tim Coyne and Grant BacioccoPEOPLE: Zane Grey, Tom Mix, John Wayne, Dan Klass, Bob Dylan, Woody Allen, Jimi HendrixPLACES: Zane Grey Estate, University of CambridgeTHINGS: Talkies, The Hollywood Podcast, Craigslist, Ancient Aliens, Bigfoot, "All Along the Watchtower", John Wesley Harding, Saturday Morning MediaSOUNDS: dogs, wind, cars, motorcycle, rain, birdsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Zane's Back" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: February 21, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Hey Dude, I finally say goodbye to the Zane Grey Estate with a wistful tear in my eye. I also riff on moving my stuff, cats, Tim Coyne and Grant Baciocco PEOPLE: Zane Grey, Tom Mix, John Wayne, Dan Klass, Bob Dylan, Woody Allen, Jimi Hendrix PLACES: Zane Grey Estate, University of Cambridge THINGS: Talkies, The Hollywood Podcast, Craigslist, Ancient Aliens, Bigfoot, "All Along the Watchtower", John Wesley Harding, Saturday Morning Media SOUNDS: dogs, wind, cars, motorcycle, rain, birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Back" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: February 21, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Ah Dude, the impending move from the Zane Grey Estate inspired a trippy dream featuring Flea and his shape shifting boogie board.CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Individual 1MUSICIANS: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, Patti SmithLOCATIONS: Oakwood Apartments, San PedroBOOKS: Acid for the Children, Chronicles: Volume One, Lady Sings the Blues, Born to Run, Life, M Train, Year of the Monkey STUFF: beach cruiser, boogie board, clown car, frogmanSONG: Things Have ChangedSOUNDS: breathing, dogs, beard, birdsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Flea and the Frogman Keychains" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: January 19, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Ah Dude, the impending move from the Zane Grey Estate inspired a trippy dream featuring Flea and his shape shifting boogie board. CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Individual 1 MUSICIANS: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, Patti Smith LOCATIONS: Oakwood Apartments, San Pedro BOOKS: Acid for the Children, Chronicles: Volume One, Lady Sings the Blues, Born to Run, Life, M Train, Year of the Monkey  STUFF: beach cruiser, boogie board, clown car, frogman SONG: Things Have Changed SOUNDS: breathing, dogs, beard, birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Flea and the Frogman Keychains" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: January 19, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie          

Hey Dude, my old friend Nicky reminded me that she shares a birthday with Elvis and David Bowie, so I recall my abstract connections to all three rockers. CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Orson Welles, Jeff Slate, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Debbie Harry, Alex Trebek, The Gluey BrothersLOCATIONS: New York City, Burbank, Notre Dame High School, Corvallis High School, Laurel CanyonMUSIC: Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly, "Tomorrow Is a Long Time", omnichord , "America", "Heroes", "The Hash House Line"TV/MOVIES: The Ed Sullivan Show, Saturday Night Live, Concert for New York City, Jeopardy!STUFF: January 8, jumpsuit, record player, mime, 1977, "going postal", 9/11, lotus position, OP shirt, corduroy, feathered hairSOUNDS: garbage truck, windGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Nicky's Birthday Boys" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: January 8, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Hey Dude, my old friend Nicky reminded me that she shares a birthday with Elvis and David Bowie, so I recall my abstract connections to all three rockers.  CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Orson Welles, Jeff Slate, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Debbie Harry, Alex Trebek, The Gluey Brothers LOCATIONS: New York City, Burbank, Notre Dame High School, Corvallis High School, Laurel Canyon MUSIC: Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly, "Tomorrow Is a Long Time", omnichord , "America", "Heroes", "The Hash House Line" TV/MOVIES: The Ed Sullivan Show, Saturday Night Live, Concert for New York City, Jeopardy! STUFF: January 8, jumpsuit, record player, mime, 1977, "going postal", 9/11, lotus position, OP shirt, corduroy, feathered hair SOUNDS: garbage truck, wind GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Nicky's Birthday Boys" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: January 8, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Hey Dude, our impending move from Zane's forces us into a deep dive of downsizing. Only the sparks of joy are spared as we hatch our plan to ride the climate change wave in a tiny home.CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Bryce Langston, Marie Kondo, David Letterman, Marc Maron, Adam Carolla, Dan KlassLOCATIONS: Pasadena, Rose Bowl, Saigon, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Australia, Full Circle Thrift Shop, Echo Mountain, Mount LoweMEDIA: Living Big in a Tiny Home, podcasting, Serial, Survivor, Tinder, podcast feedSTUFF: Rose Bowl Parade, Rose Bowl Game, B-2 Stealth Bomber, Goodyear Blimp, tiny homes, container homes, Lego,2014, 2004, climate change, tinder, half moon, migration, 19th century, 20th centurySOUNDS: coyote, dogsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Above The Rose Bowl Game" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: January 3, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Hey Dude, our impending move from Zane's forces us into a deep dive of downsizing. Only the sparks of joy are spared as we hatch our plan to ride the climate change wave in a tiny home. CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Bryce Langston, Marie Kondo, David Letterman, Marc Maron, Adam Carolla, Dan Klass LOCATIONS: Pasadena, Rose Bowl, Saigon, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Australia, Full Circle Thrift Shop, Echo Mountain, Mount Lowe MEDIA: Living Big in a Tiny Home, podcasting, Serial, Survivor, Tinder, podcast feed STUFF: Rose Bowl Parade, Rose Bowl Game, B-2 Stealth Bomber, Goodyear Blimp, tiny homes, container homes, Lego, 2014, 2004, climate change, tinder, half moon, migration, 19th century, 20th century SOUNDS: coyote, dogs GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Above The Rose Bowl Game" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: January 3, 2020 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie   

Anyways Dude, I was cash poor so I took my gas can full of coins to the local Coinstar machine and metaphorical chaos ensued. I later found redemption by watching The Two Popes about the friendship between Pope Francis and "the dude with the red shoes."CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Pope Benedict XVI, Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Pryce, Orson Welles, Eddie MurphyLOCATIONS: California Bohemian Leather (Workshop), Cornerstone Collective, Eagle Rock, Pasadena, Hastings Ranch, La Canada, Christmas Tree Lane, ArgentinaMOVIES/TV: Netflix, It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Saturday Night LiveSTUFF: Winter solstice, Ralphs, Kroger, Grocery Outlet, slot machine, Restoration Hardware, Catholicism, JesuitsSOUNDS: coyote, dogsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Coinstar Pope" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: December 21, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Anyways Dude, I was cash poor so I took my gas can full of coins to the local Coinstar machine and metaphorical chaos ensued. I later found redemption by watching The Two Popes about the friendship between Pope Francis and "the dude with the red shoes." CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Pope Benedict XVI, Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Pryce, Orson Welles, Eddie Murphy LOCATIONS: California Bohemian Leather (Workshop), Cornerstone Collective, Eagle Rock, Pasadena, Hastings Ranch, La Canada, Christmas Tree Lane, Argentina MOVIES/TV: Netflix, It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Saturday Night Live STUFF: Winter solstice, Ralphs, Kroger, Grocery Outlet, slot machine, Restoration Hardware, Catholicism, Jesuits SOUNDS: coyote, dogs GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Coinstar Pope" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: December 21, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie   

Hey Dude, I riff about how my friend Krissy Teegerstrom creates "a little piece of art" with her Beyond and Back Podcast. Then I rant "that just because you're a podcaster, it doesn't mean you're an artist."CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, De Niro, Pacino, Joe Pesci, Jimmy Hoffa, Shepard Fairey, Jakob Dylan, Allison Anders, Siri, Minus OneLOCATIONS: California Bohemian Leather (Workshop), Zane Grey Estate, Los Angeles Music Center MOVIES: The IrishmanPODCASTS: Beyond and Back Podcast, audio dramaSTUFF: Christmas, FBI, Twitter, mimeSOUNDS: dogs, semi, sirensGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "A Little Piece of Dusk" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: December 13, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Hey Dude, I riff about how my friend Krissy Teegerstrom creates "a little piece of art" with her Beyond and Back Podcast. Then I rant "that just because you're a podcaster, it doesn't mean you're an artist." CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, De Niro, Pacino, Joe Pesci, Jimmy Hoffa, Shepard Fairey, Jakob Dylan, Allison Anders, Siri, Minus One LOCATIONS: California Bohemian Leather (Workshop), Zane Grey Estate, Los Angeles Music Center  MOVIES: The Irishman PODCASTS: Beyond and Back Podcast, audio drama STUFF: Christmas, FBI, Twitter, mime SOUNDS: dogs, semi, sirens GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "A Little Piece of Dusk" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: December 13, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie 

Hey Dude, I cheered myself up by celebrating Jeff Bridges' 70th Birthday. It's a crazy heart of a call, that is both a fragmented and an incomplete recap of his amazing film career. CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, The Dude, Cybill Shepherd, Clint Eastwood, Stacy Keach, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Woods, Minus One, Jon Voight, Rachel Ward, Robin Williams, Rosie Perez, Oliver Benjamin, John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Josh Brolin, Colin Farrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeff Dowd FILMS/TV: The Big Lebowski, Starman, The Last Picture Show, KCBS-TV, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Deer Hunter, Bad Company, Fat City, Stay Hungry, Against All Odds, The Fisher King, Fearless, SNL, True Grit (2010) (1969), Crazy HeartFILMMAKERS: Peter Bogdanovich, Michael Cimino, John Huston, Terry Gilliam, Coen Brothers MUSIC: In My Life, The Beatles, Against All Odds, Phil CollinsLOCATIONS: Sunset Blvd, LAX, DTLASTUFF: Dudeism, menschSOUNDS: birds, helicopter, dogsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Crazy Heart for The Dude" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: December 5, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Hey Dude, I cheered myself up by celebrating Jeff Bridges' 70th Birthday. It's a crazy heart of a call, that is both a fragmented and an incomplete recap of his amazing film career.  CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, The Dude, Cybill Shepherd, Clint Eastwood, Stacy Keach, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Woods, Minus One, Jon Voight, Rachel Ward, Robin Williams, Rosie Perez, Oliver Benjamin, John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Josh Brolin, Colin Farrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeff Dowd  FILMS/TV: The Big Lebowski, Starman, The Last Picture Show, KCBS-TV, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Deer Hunter, Bad Company, Fat City, Stay Hungry, Against All Odds, The Fisher King, Fearless, SNL, True Grit (2010) (1969), Crazy Heart FILMMAKERS: Peter Bogdanovich, Michael Cimino, John Huston, Terry Gilliam, Coen Brothers  MUSIC: In My Life, The Beatles, Against All Odds, Phil Collins LOCATIONS: Sunset Blvd, LAX, DTLA STUFF: Dudeism, mensch SOUNDS: birds, helicopter, dogs GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Crazy Heart for The Dude" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: December 5, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie 

Ah Dude, the other night I held a reunion of the "original" LA Podcasters that was more of a requiem. Also I realize that "nobody cares" is both a bad and a surprisingly good thing. Lastly, my long goodbye to Zane begins. CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, John Wayne, Dan Klass, Grant Baciocco, Steven Wright, Paul Barre, Jason Tucker, Tim Bourquin, Ibarionex Perello, Charles Dickens LOCATIONS: Catalina Island, The World, Pizza of Venice, Venice Italy, Venice California, East L.A., Los Angeles PODCASTS/PODCASTING: The Bitterest Pill, The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, Window to the Magic, OC Podcasters, Tucker Tales, The Candid Frame, Podiobooks, S-Town, podcast novel TV/MOVIES: The Rockford Files, foley artist  MUSIC: Blowin' in the Wind STUFF: meme, 1920s, 2004, 2005, 2006, chorizo, guacamole, knitting, novel, 20th Century, 17th Century, Peabody Award, newspaper SOUNDS: mic, cars, helicopter, dog, plane GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Requiem for Zane" shot on my "new" iPhone6  RECORDED: November 26, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie 

Ah Dude, the other night I held a reunion of the "original" LA Podcasters that was more of a requiem. Also I realize that "nobody cares" is both a bad and a surprisingly good thing. Lastly, my long goodbye to Zane begins.CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, John Wayne, Dan Klass, Grant Baciocco, Steven Wright, Paul Barre, Jason Tucker, Tim Bourquin, Ibarionex Perello, Charles DickensLOCATIONS: Catalina Island, The World, Pizza of Venice, Venice Italy, Venice California, East L.A., Los AngelesPODCASTS/PODCASTING: The Bitterest Pill, The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, Window to the Magic, OC Podcasters, Tucker Tales, The Candid Frame, Podiobooks, S-Town, podcast novelTV/MOVIES: The Rockford Files, foley artist MUSIC: Blowin' in the WindSTUFF: meme, 1920s, 2004, 2005, 2006, chorizo, guacamole, knitting, novel, 20th Century, 17th Century, Peabody Award, newspaperSOUNDS: mic, cars, helicopter, dog, planeGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Requiem for Zane" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: November 26, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Anyways Dude, I go back in time to search for the future, as I reflect on the past year of calls I made to you. Also I give thanks to those who've supported me along the way.CHARACTERS: Dan Klass,Evo Terra, Grant Baciocco, Aidan Rosewell, The Illusive Host,Matt Lazarus, Krissy Teegerstrom,Shepard Fairey, John Lurie, Sugar ManLOCATIONS: New York City,Sunset Strip, North Hollywood High School, North Hollywood, Sweden, South Africa,Downtown Los Angeles, Rose Bowl, Dodger StadiumPODCASTS: video podcasts, podcast patent, Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame, The Bitterest Pill, PodioBooks, The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, Room Podcast, Scary Stories Podcast,Beyond and Back Podcast, Podwrecked, International Podcast Day, New York Said,Chroniclez Podcast, Solo PodcastersMUSIC: Kittens for Christian, The Velvet UndergroundSTUFF: Broken Story, MySpace, Sierra Nevada,Beatnik,Dagens NyhetersSOUNDS: birds,wild parrots, dogs,car horn,sirens GENRE: storytelling,personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "A Year of Sunsets" shot on my "new" iPhone6 with a tweak by MarisolRECORDED: November 16, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estatein Altadena,California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, SennheiserMD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie

Anyways Dude, I go back in time to search for the future, as I reflect on the past year of calls I made to you. Also I give thanks to those who've supported me along the way. CHARACTERS: Dan Klass, Evo Terra, Grant Baciocco, Aidan Rosewell, The Illusive Host, Matt Lazarus, Krissy Teegerstrom, Shepard Fairey, John Lurie, Sugar Man LOCATIONS: New York City, Sunset Strip, North Hollywood High School, North Hollywood, Sweden, South Africa, Downtown Los Angeles, Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium PODCASTS: video podcasts, podcast patent, Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame, The Bitterest Pill, PodioBooks, The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, Room Podcast, Scary Stories Podcast, Beyond and Back Podcast, Podwrecked, International Podcast Day, New York Said, Chroniclez Podcast, Solo Podcasters MUSIC: Kittens for Christian, The Velvet Underground STUFF: Broken Story, MySpace, Sierra Nevada, Beatnik, Dagens Nyheters SOUNDS: birds, wild parrots, dogs, car horn, sirens  GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "A Year of Sunsets" shot on my "new" iPhone6 with a tweak by Marisol RECORDED: November 16, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. HYPE/SWIPE: "Don't call me dude." - John Lurie 

Anyways Dude, I trip out on the abstract connections between my old friend Rod Sweitzer and Sam Shepard, with an assist from an artistic nude photo of Patti Smith shot by Robert Mapplethorpe.CHARACTERS: Fred "Sonic" Smith, Bob Dylan, Seth Meyers, Larry "Ratso" Sloman, Matthew McConaughey, Sam Elliott,Paul Newman, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny CashLOCATIONS: New York City,Toluca LakeTHEATER/PLAYS: Broken Story, White Horse Theater Company, True West,Cowboy MouthBOOKS: Year of the Monkey, M Train, Nobel Prize in Literature, On the Road with Bob DylanMUSIC: Bring it All Back Home, A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall, MC5MOVIES/TV: Skavlan,Rolling Thunder RevueSTUFF: Facebook, skateboarding,BMX bike,feathered hair, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, surfing, Airborne,Rhodes ScholarSOUNDS: cars,car alarm,dog, snap, commotion GENRE: storytelling,personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Rod's Broken Story" shot on my "new" iPhone6RECORDED: November 8, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena,California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised."Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)

Anyways Dude, I trip out on the abstract connections between my old friend Rod Sweitzer and Sam Shepard, with an assist from an artistic nude photo of Patti Smith shot by Robert Mapplethorpe. CHARACTERS: Fred "Sonic" Smith, Bob Dylan, Seth Meyers, Larry "Ratso" Sloman, Matthew McConaughey, Sam Elliott, Paul Newman, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash LOCATIONS: New York City, Toluca Lake THEATER/PLAYS: Broken Story, White Horse Theater Company, True West, Cowboy Mouth BOOKS: Year of the Monkey, M Train, Nobel Prize in Literature, On the Road with Bob Dylan MUSIC: Bring it All Back Home, A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall, MC5 MOVIES/TV: Skavlan, Rolling Thunder Revue STUFF: Facebook, skateboarding, BMX bike, feathered hair, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, surfing, Airborne, Rhodes Scholar SOUNDS: cars, car alarm, dog, snap, commotion  GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Rod's Broken Story" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: November 8, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. "Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)  

Anyways Dude, for years Halloween was my favorite holiday, now it just bums me out. You'd think if you lived in a "real" haunted house Halloween would be epic, sadly it isn't, at least not at Zane's.CHARACTERS: Santa Claus,Bob Hope,Zane Grey,Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers LOCATIONS: San Gabriel Valley, Studio City, Studio City Recreation Center, Toluca Lake, Disneyland, The Haunted Mansion, Eagle Rock, Christmas Tree LaneMUSIC: The Times They Are a-Changin'MOVIES/TV: The Warriors, The Third Man,The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, American Horror Story, Halloween STUFF: Yankees,PA systemSOUNDS: wind,cars, crows, birdsGENRE: storytelling,personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Haunted Elevator" shot on Marisol'siPhone5SRECORDED: November 2, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena,California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised."Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)

Anyways Dude, for years Halloween was my favorite holiday, now it just bums me out. You'd think if you lived in a "real" haunted house Halloween would be epic, sadly it isn't, at least not at Zane's. CHARACTERS: Santa Claus, Bob Hope, Zane Grey, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers  LOCATIONS: San Gabriel Valley, Studio City, Studio City Recreation Center, Toluca Lake, Disneyland, The Haunted Mansion, Eagle Rock, Christmas Tree Lane MUSIC: The Times They Are a-Changin' MOVIES/TV: The Warriors, The Third Man, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, American Horror Story, Halloween  STUFF: Yankees, PA system SOUNDS: wind, cars, crows, birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Haunted Elevator" shot on Marisol's iPhone5S RECORDED: November 2, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. "Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)    

Anyways Dude, the recent Shine a Light exhibition at Descanso Gardens, specifically the multi-media installation, inspires me to want to do my own collaborative exhibit featuring my beloved palm trees.CHARACTERS: Carole Kim, Bobby Doran, Alex Schaefer,D.J. Bonebrake,X (the band), Diana Bonebrake, Reese Witherspoon, Individual 1LOCATIONS: Walter Reed Junior High School, San Fernando Valley, LAX, Rose Bowl, Studio City Park MOVIES/TV: ElectionPODCASTS/PODCASTERS: audio drama,Dan KlassSTUFF: Santa Ana winds, Facebook, fireworks, plein air painting, garden sprinkler, chemtrails,forgiveness,climate changeSOUNDS: echo,wind, planes, helicopter, birdsGENRE: storytelling,personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Descanso Palms" shot on my "new" iPhone6RECORDED: October 26, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena,California GEAR: MarantzSolid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised."Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)

Anyways Dude, the recent Shine a Light exhibition at Descanso Gardens, specifically the multi-media installation, inspires me to want to do my own collaborative exhibit featuring my beloved palm trees. CHARACTERS: Carole Kim, Bobby Doran, Alex Schaefer , D.J. Bonebrake, X (the band), Diana Bonebrake, Reese Witherspoon, Individual 1 LOCATIONS: Walter Reed Junior High School, San Fernando Valley, LAX, Rose Bowl, Studio City Park   MOVIES/TV: Election PODCASTS/PODCASTERS: audio drama, Dan Klass STUFF: Santa Ana winds, Facebook, fireworks, plein air painting, garden sprinkler, chemtrails, forgiveness, climate change SOUNDS: echo, wind, planes, helicopter, birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Descanso Palms" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: October 26, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. "Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)

Anyways Dude, a bunch of "broken shoelaces" on my birthday weekend sent me into a tailspin, until my hope was restored after meeting an old friend at Bob's Big Boy to talk about collaborating on an audio drama podcast. CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Charles Bukowski, Siri, Aiden Rosewell LOCATIONS: West San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, North Hollywood High School, Lakewood, Toluca Lake PODCASTS: History of Podcasting, audio drama STUFF: palm trees, high school reunion, Saddleridge Fire, The 605, The 5, iPhone5, Instagram, Facebook  SOUNDS: wild parrots, wind, dogs, cars, plane GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Palms at Sunset" shot on my "new" iPhone6 RECORDED: October 18, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, Sennheiser MD 46 microphone DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. "Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)

Anyways Dude, a bunch of "broken shoelaces" on my birthday weekend sent me into a tailspin, until my hope was restored after meeting an old friend at Bob's Big Boy to talk about collaborating on an audio drama podcast.CHARACTERS: Zane Grey, Charles Bukowski, Siri, Aiden RosewellLOCATIONS: West San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, North Hollywood High School, Lakewood,Toluca LakePODCASTS: History of Podcasting, audio dramaSTUFF: palm trees, high school reunion, Saddleridge Fire, The 605,The 5,iPhone5,Instagram,Facebook SOUNDS: wild parrots, wind,dogs, cars, planeGENRE: storytelling,personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Palms at Sunset" shot on my "new" iPhone6RECORDED: October 18, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena,California GEAR: Marantz Solid State Recorder PMD670, SennheiserMD 46 microphoneDISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised."Lance Anderson tells anecdotes with stunning fragmented and cluttered feeling." - Hanna Fahl of Dagens Nyheters (Google translation of Sweden's daily newspaper)

Hey Dude, on International Podcasting Day my old friend Paula Small reminds me of the inspirational early days of podcasting and the "spiritual experience" I had with Sugarman.CHARACTERS: Individual One,Dan Klass, Joseph Dougherty, Malik Bendjelloul, RodriquezLOCATIONS: Coffee Fix,Studio City, Palm Springs, South AfricaPODCASTS: The Bitterest Pill, The Dan and Lance Podcast Experiment, Lance Anderson Podcast Experiment, Handwritten Theatre,NPRTV/MOVIES: Thirtysomething,Pretty Little Liars, Searching for SugarmanSTUFF: Story Salon,Ponzi scheme, peak experience, Unitarian Universalist, calling,CBDSOUNDS: sirens, saw, wind, cars, plane, crowGENRE: storytelling,personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Paula's Tweet" shot on my iPhone5RECORDED: September 30, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena,California DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, on International Podcasting Day my old friend Paula Small reminds me of the inspirational early days of podcasting and the "spiritual experience" I had with Sugarman. CHARACTERS: Individual One, Dan Klass, Joseph Dougherty, Malik Bendjelloul, Rodriquez LOCATIONS: Coffee Fix, Studio City, Palm Springs, South Africa PODCASTS: The Bitterest Pill, The Dan and Lance Podcast Experiment, Lance Anderson Podcast Experiment, Handwritten Theatre, NPR TV/MOVIES: Thirtysomething, Pretty Little Liars, Searching for Sugarman STUFF: Story Salon, Ponzi scheme, peak experience,  Unitarian Universalist, calling, CBD SOUNDS: sirens, saw, wind, cars, plane, crow GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Paula's Tweet" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: September 30, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Anyways Dude, I had a wacky weekend that was thankfully saved when I found the DVD for Searching for Sugar Man. (If you listen closely with headphones, you might hear me have a peak experience.)CHARACTERS: John Wayne, John Ford, Jimmy Stewart, Blayney F. Matthews, Bob Dylan, Sixto Rodriquez, Malik BendjelloulLOCATIONS: Los Angeles, England, South Africa, DetroitMOVIES/TV: Netflix, The Searchers, It's a Wonderful Life, The FBI Story, The Americans, Searching for Sugar Man, Dont Look Back, No Direction HomeMUSIC: "United States of Whatever"PODCASTS: LA Podcasters, podcastingSTUFF: DVD, Jenga (not Jumanji!), parallel universe, anti-establishment, ApartheidSOUNDS: wind, palms, sirens, cars, leaf blowerGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Sugar Man Found" shot on my iPhone5RECORDED: September 16, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Anyways Dude, I had a wacky weekend that was thankfully saved when I found the DVD for Searching for Sugar Man. (If you listen closely with headphones, you might hear me have a peak experience.) CHARACTERS: John Wayne, John Ford, Jimmy Stewart, Blayney F. Matthews, Bob Dylan, Sixto Rodriquez, Malik Bendjelloul LOCATIONS: Los Angeles, England, South Africa, Detroit MOVIES/TV: Netflix, The Searchers, It's a Wonderful Life, The FBI Story, The Americans, Searching for Sugar Man, Dont Look Back, No Direction Home MUSIC: "United States of Whatever" PODCASTS: LA Podcasters, podcasting STUFF: DVD, Jenga (not Jumanji!), parallel universe, anti-establishment, Apartheid SOUNDS: wind, palms, sirens, cars, leaf blower GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Sugar Man Found" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: September 16, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.    

Hey Dude, I had a blast at the book signing of "More Fun in the New World" at Vroman's. I felt a deep connection to the DIY spirit and legacy of Los Angeles, punctuated by a bear hug from John Doe of X. CHARACTERS: John Doe, Tom DeSavia, Bob Dylan, Chris Morris, Allison Anders, Louie Perez, Los Lobos, X, Woody Guthrie, Kurt Voss, Billy Zoom, Exene, Dan Klass, Krissy Teegerstrom, Jakob Dylan, Wallflowers, Ronald Reagan LOCATIONS: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Vroman's, Olympic Auditorium, Grammy Museum, UCLA, UCSB, Altadena, London, NYC, East L.A. MUSIC: More Fun in the New World, "Little John of God", A&R MOVIES/TV: Batman, Joker, "Border Radio"  PODCASTS: Audio Drama, The Bitterest Pill, LA Podcasters, Beyond and Back Podcast SOUNDS: crows GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "John Doe Bear Hug" shot on Marisol's iPhone5s RECORDED: September 6, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.    

Hey Dude, I had a blast at the book signing of "More Fun in the New World" at Vroman's. I felt a deep connection to the DIY spirit and legacy of Los Angeles, punctuated by a bear hug from John Doe of X.CHARACTERS: John Doe, Tom DeSavia, Bob Dylan, Chris Morris, Allison Anders, Louie Perez, Los Lobos, X, Woody Guthrie, Kurt Voss, Billy Zoom, Exene, Dan Klass, Krissy Teegerstrom, Jakob Dylan, Wallflowers, Ronald ReaganLOCATIONS: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Vroman's, Olympic Auditorium, Grammy Museum, UCLA, UCSB, Altadena, London, NYC, East L.A.MUSIC: More Fun in the New World, "Little John of God", A&RMOVIES/TV: Batman, Joker, "Border Radio" PODCASTS: Audio Drama, The Bitterest Pill, LA Podcasters, Beyond and Back PodcastSOUNDS: crowsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "John Doe Bear Hug" shot on Marisol's iPhone5sRECORDED: September 6, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, the other night I watched the movie While We're Young with Marisol and it was like looking into a mirror...a funhouse mirror...the satire cut deep down into our marrow. CHARACTERS: Sweet Leaf, Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, Amanda Seyfried, Individual 1, Adam Horovitz, Peter Yarrow LOCATIONS: Peru, Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena Library MOVIES/TV/MUSIC: Twin Peaks, Girls, SNL, Beastie Boys STUFF: USMC, Doc Martens, common-law marriage SOUNDS: motorcycle, cars, cough, echo, mic pops GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Funhouse Mirror" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: August 30, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. (CHUNKY AUDIO)

Hey Dude, the other night I watched the movie While We're Young with Marisol and it was like looking into a mirror...a funhouse mirror...the satire cut deep down into our marrow.CHARACTERS: Sweet Leaf, Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, Amanda Seyfried, Individual 1, Adam Horovitz, Peter YarrowLOCATIONS: Peru, Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena LibraryMOVIES/TV/MUSIC: Twin Peaks, Girls, SNL, Beastie BoysSTUFF: USMC, Doc Martens, common-law marriageSOUNDS: motorcycle, cars, cough, echo, mic popsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Zane's Funhouse Mirror" shot on my iPhone5RECORDED: August 30, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. (CHUNKY AUDIO)

A humble tribute to our beloved tuxedoed companion Sweet Leaf, who lived a life of rags to riches...and everything in-between.(PLEASE NOTE: This piece was originally conceived for the KCRW's 24 Hour Radio Race for their Independent Producers Project. The theme was "Where the sun don't shine." My race crashed and burned, but I did salvage this 10 minute rough cut of the story. The finished, polished piece, was to be cut down to 4 minutes to qualify.)SHOUT-OUTS: Vanessa Lowe, Nocturne Podcast, Paula SmallMUSIC: D.J. Bonebrake (the only Los Angeles native in the band X)RECORDED: August 10, 2019 at the Zane Grey Estate in Beautiful Altadena, California.EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS: Marisol Martinez

A humble tribute to our beloved tuxedoed companion Sweet Leaf, who lived a life of rags to riches...and everything in-between. (PLEASE NOTE: This piece was originally conceived for the KCRW's 24 Hour Radio Race for their Independent Producers Project. The theme was "Where the sun don't shine." My race crashed and burned, but I did salvage this 10 minute rough cut of the story. The finished, polished piece, was to be cut down to 4 minutes to qualify.) SHOUT-OUTS: Vanessa Lowe, Nocturne Podcast, Paula Small MUSIC: D.J. Bonebrake (the only Los Angeles native in the band X) RECORDED: August 10, 2019 at the Zane Grey Estate in Beautiful Altadena, California. EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS: Marisol Martinez 

Hey Dude, my recent binge of The Sopranos wakes me up and reminds me of the time that Richie Aprile cut in front me at the Jamba Juice in Sherman Oaks.CHARACTERS: Sweet Leaf, Michael Imperioli (Christopher), James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano), Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Melfi), Edie Falco (Carmela), Little Steven (Silvio), David Proval (Richie), Martin Scorsese TV/FILMS: Goodfellas, The Americans, Mean Streets, Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin ScorseseLOCATIONS: Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium, DTLA, Pacific Ocean, San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando ValleySTUFF: HBO, sexism, racism, consciousness, mafia genreSOUNDS: birds, cars, crowsGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Richie Googled" shot on my iPhone5RECORDED: July 19, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. (CHUNKY AUDIO)

Hey Dude, my recent binge of The Sopranos wakes me up and reminds me of the time that Richie Aprile cut in front me at the Jamba Juice in Sherman Oaks. CHARACTERS: Sweet Leaf, Michael Imperioli (Christopher), James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano), Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Melfi), Edie Falco (Carmela), Little Steven (Silvio), David Proval (Richie), Martin Scorsese  TV/FILMS: Goodfellas, The Americans, Mean Streets, Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese LOCATIONS: Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium, DTLA, Pacific Ocean, San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley STUFF: HBO, sexism, racism, consciousness, mafia genre SOUNDS: birds, cars, crows GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Richie Googled" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: July 19, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised. (CHUNKY AUDIO)  

Hey Dude, a trip to Palm Springs takes me back to the summer of 1999 when I learned I had cancer on the same day The Phantom Menace was released. Also a cool online interaction with John Lurie ties the call together. CHARACTERS: Doctor Dolittle, Garry Paskwietz, Lance Armstrong, John Lurie LOCATIONS: Palm Springs, La Quinta, Blaze Pizza, Vista Theater, Los Feliz FILM/TV/MUSIC: The Road Runner, Risky Business, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace, Lounge Lizards, Down by Law, Stranger Than Paradise, Fishing with John STUFF: roadrunner, locust, Ray-Bans, Sanuk film-flops, Dodgers, Vanity Fair, St. Christopher charm, Tour de France  SOUNDS: birds, dogs, woodpecker GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Secret Patio" shot on Marisol's iPhone5s RECORDED: June 25, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, a trip to Palm Springs takes me back to the summer of 1999 when I learned I had cancer on the same day The Phantom Menace was released. Also a cool online interaction with John Lurie ties the call together.CHARACTERS: Doctor Dolittle, Garry Paskwietz, Lance Armstrong, John LurieLOCATIONS: Palm Springs, La Quinta, Blaze Pizza, Vista Theater, Los FelizFILM/TV/MUSIC: The Road Runner, Risky Business, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace, Lounge Lizards, Down by Law, Stranger Than Paradise, Fishing with JohnSTUFF: roadrunner, locust, Ray-Bans, Sanuk film-flops, Dodgers, Vanity Fair, St. Christopher charm, Tour de France SOUNDS: birds, dogs, woodpeckerGENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journalPHOTO: "Secret Patio" shot on Marisol's iPhone5sRECORDED: June 25, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, a bootleg photoshoot for a "podcast thing" leads me to wear my "Original Westerley" Pendleton sweater and tap into The Dude's mystical energy. CHARACTERS: Sweet Leaf, Dracula, Dr. David Viscott, Frasier, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Quentin Tarantino, Rock Star LOCATIONS: Descanso Gardens, Park Bench Deli, Macy's STUFF: head shot, selfie, robe, cape, comic book crowd, vampire, People Magazine, L.A. Times, pop culture,  FILMS: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Cannes Film Festival, The Big Lebowski  SOUNDS: motorcycle, cars, echo, beard GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "The Dude's Magic Sweater" shot on Marisol's iPhone5s RECORDED: June 7, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I finally listened to S-Town as inspiration for my epic L.A. noir-style family history podcast. I also compare and contrast my rejection letters from American Public Media and This American Life. CHARACTERS: "Tricky Dick" Nixon, "Wild Bill" Clinton, Red Tie Dude, Bertolt Brecht, Mickey Cohen, Howard Hughes, D.J. Bonebrake, Lenny Bruce, Ira Glass, Julie Snyder, Dan Klass PODCASTS: Slow Burn, Serial, To Live and Die in L.A., Dirty John LOCATIONS: Rose Bowl, Los Angeles, West Coast, Altadena Library FILMS: Godfather II, L.A. Confidential, Citizen Kane SONGS: Tangled Up in Blue, United States of Whatever STUFF: fireworks, audio novel, Joan Anderson Letter, FBI, Red Scare, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, Beat Generation, analog, it  SOUNDS: birds, cars, fly, dogs, chickens, airplane, wind, palm trees GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Spring Palms and Birdbath" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 27, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, the end of my relationship with the Tomboy sends me into dark tunnel of despair and ultimately to the edge of the cliff...literally.  LOCATIONS: Reseda, Laurel Canyon, Burbank, Yosemite, Tuolumne Meadows, Camp Curry, Happy Isles, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, Half Dome, Mist Trail, Glendale, San Fernando Road, Millard Canyon Fall STUFF: Garden of Eden, arm wrestle, bootie call, payphone, VW Bug, Jaguar, rebirth, podcasting, Podcasting Hall of Fame SOUNDS: birds, cars, fly, dogs, chickens, airplane, wind, palm trees GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Millard Canyon Mining Tunnel" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 24, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Anyways Dude, I riff on how I met the off the charts "Bombshell" at my church and the magic of the cabin up in Laurel Canyon, as the story chugs its way towards the final meltdown. CHARACTERS: Joseph Campbell, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Debbie Harry, Michelle Pfeiffer, Marilyn Monroe, Jakob Dylan, Jackson Browne, John Hughes LOCATIONS:  Burbank, Van Nuys, Reseda, Ventura Blvd., West Valley,  New York City STUFF:  booty call, UU Church, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Echo in the Canyon, hypnosis  SONGS: Blowin' in the Wind, Free Fallin', Tangled Up in Blue, Heart of Glass SOUNDS: wind, palm trees, cars, birds, crows GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Debbie and Michelle" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 16, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, on a moody day I remember my "Tomboy" girlfriend, who I worked with at a creepy cluster of used bookstores on the edge of Glendale. I also allude to the "Bombshell" and the crooked road to the impending meltdown.  CHARACTERS: Christopher Reeve  LOCATIONS: Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando Road, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, West Valley, Laurel Canyon,   STUFF: Arroyo Seco, Ford F-150, 134 Freeway, Superman (1978), booty call, UU Church, LAX SOUNDS: Birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "After a Spring Rain at Zane's" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 7, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I get back on track by tripping on the story's main locations including the little rundown house, the cavernous used bookstore, the UU Church and the magical cabin in Laurel Canyon. LOCATIONS: Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando Road, West Valley, Laurel Canyon, Sunset Strip SOUNDS: wind, palm trees, planes, birds, muscle car GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Palms and More Yellow Flowers" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: May 2, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.  

Hey Dude, I sing the praises of the Days of My Life podcast which takes me back to my old LA Podcasters days with my fellow solo storytelling podcasters. PODCASTERS: Aidan Wheller, Dan Klass, Tim Coyne, Cush PLACES: Los Angeles, England, University of Cambridge, Liverpool SOUNDS: wind, palm trees, planes, birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Palms and Yellow Flowers" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: April 23, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.  

Hey Dude, I recall my VW Bug's leaky roof and my disastrous relationship with a fancy redhead who's previous boyfriend drove a Jaguar. PEOPLE: Tim Coyne PLACES: The Valley, Los Feliz, Oakwood Apartments, Cahuenga Pass, Warner Bros., Universal Studios, South Bay THINGS: monk, celibacy, 1992, Taoism, Chi, sunroof, Unitarian Universalism, popcorn ceiling, Thanksgiving, "Detachable Penis" (song) SOUNDS: wind, palm trees, planes, birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Zane's Spring Palms and Ice Plants" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: April 14, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.  

Hey Dude, I riff on my "Little Red VW Bug" and the time I drove it up into the mountains for a singles weekend at my church's camp with it's infamous hot tub.  PEOPLE: Jane Alexander PLACES: Eagle Rock, Burbank, Hollywood, Santa Monica THINGS: VW Rabbit, Chevy Chevette, VW Bug, The Recycler, Unitarian Universalism, 1960s, 1970s, L.A. Riots SOUNDS: wind, palm trees, car horns, birds GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "1972 Red VW Bug" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: April 4, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.  

Hey Dude, I had a crazy dream I was at a party up in Laurel Canyon during the 1970's where David Bowie rolled a joint for me and Bob Dylan. PEOPLE/MUSICIANS: Harry Houdini, Jim Morrison PLACES: The Valley, Ventura Blvd, Mulholland Drive, Sunset Strip, Hollywood, New York City THINGS: Laurel Canyon Country Store, VW Bug, shake, shapeshifter SONGS/MUSIC: Folk Scene in Laurel Canyon, "America", "Heroes", Concert for New York City, "Song for Bob Dylan" SOUNDS: birds, airplanes, palm trees, motorcycles, wind, cars, dogs GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Bowie and Dylan" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: March 23, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.    

Hey Dude, after both my little 1995 Toyota pickup and the country were rear-ended back in November of 2016, I finally bought a "new" 2005 Ford Ranger to help me get back on track. PEOPLE: Freakin' Trump PLACES: Longo Toyota, El Monte, North Hollywood, North Hollywood High, Uganda, Dallas, USC, Los Angeles County Music Center THINGS: 2016 Election, football, baseball, airbags, zombie, WWII, warbirds, propellors, Corsair, Toyota Tacoma, hens teeth, Time Warner Cable, Lyft, Subaru, Film Noir, AAA SOUNDS: squirrels, palm trees, motorcycles, wind, sirens, dogs GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Work Trucks" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: February 22, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

To mark my 10th anniversary of podcasting, I revisit my storytelling past and then proudly present my old "It's Free" story with a new drum score by D.j. Bonebrake. Recorded March 30, 2015 in my pop-up studio in the observation room of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, California. All stories are written and performed by Lance Anderson. Theme music composed and performed by D.j. Bonebrake. Produced and confected by Marisol Martinez and Lance Anderson. "D.j., Lance and Ira" shot on my iPhone 3G. Running Time: 43:40 / File: 40.3 MB / Rated: R MENTIONS: Spalding Gray, X, David Letterman, Steven Wright, Ira Glass, This American Life, Dave Alvin, Ronee Blakley, Lewis McAdams, Michael Blake, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, The Doors, Exene, Bob Dylan, John Doe, Cindy Wasserman, Charles Bukowski, Off-Ramp, Petros and Money, North Hollywood High School.  

Hey Dude, I tearfully recount Stan Hillas' celebration of life where I had to call upon my inner Dudeist priest to help lead the ceremony. ARTISTS: The Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Joe Frank, (DJ) Peter Hillas, Lenny Bruce, Jim Morrison, Spalding Gray, The Dude, Jim Rueland PLACES: Glendale, Guitar Center, South Pasadena, Descanso Gardens THINGS: baseball, soccer, karma, Dudeism, Pendleton, Westerly Sweater, Shamanism, The Little Prince, Irish Music GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "The Dude and Stan on the RadioHwy" shot on my iPhone5 SOUNDS: palm trees, wind, birds, jet airplane RECORDED: March 3, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

The sudden passing of my longtime friend and collaborator, the artist and musician Stan Hillas, leaves me feeling lost and in shock. PEOPLE: Jamie Kennedy, Leonard Cohen, Britney Spears, Joe Frank, Spalding Gray PLACES: Hollywood, Eagle's Coffeehouse, North Hollywood, Raven Theatre, Santa Monica, Tarzana, Descanso Gardens, Twain's Coffee Shop, Coldwater Canyon, Ventura Blvd., Burbank THINGS: Continental Cable, Media One, open mic, Calvin and Hobbes GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Palm Brothers at Descanso" shot on my iPhone5 SOUNDS: palm trees, wind, dogs RECORDED: February 24, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly present rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I howl like a wounded animal searching for other solo personal narrative podcasts. Then an old North Hollywood High School classmate reminds me of my weird connections to Lance Armstrong. PODCASTERS: LA Podcasters, Dan Klass, Cush, Tim Coyne, Libsyn, Elsie Escobar MUSICIANS: Sheryl Crow SONGS: "Steve McQueen" PLACES: Millie's THINGS: Jeopardy, Tour de France GENRE: storytelling, personal narrative, personal journal PHOTO: "Observation Deck in the Rain" shot on my iPhone5 SOUNDS: Rain RECORDED: February 15, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly present rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, while having lunch with my dad at the Smoke House to celebrate my mom's birthday, I mentioned that I watched the Sam Cooke documentary, which unlocked a few clues about my mysterious grandmother. PEOPLE: Charles Kuralt MUSICIANS: Bob Dylan SONGS: You Send Me, Blowin' in the Wind, A Change is Gonna Come PLACES: Warner Bros., Camarillo State Mental Institution, Burbank THINGS: CBS Sunday Morning, Rhythm and Blues, Civil Rights, Mob, saxophone, flapper, Jazz Age, Pick's Disease PHOTO: "My Sax Playing Grandmother" shot on my iPhone5 SOUNDS: Cool Jazz, dogs, birds RECORDED: February 11, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly present rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, an unguarded moment on my mom's birthday allows an anonymous critic to land a body blow, so I throw a haymaker of my own with the help of Bob Dylan and my dad. PEOPLE: Trump, James Jeffries, Gorgeous George, Ira Glass WRITERS/MUSICIANS: Johnny Depp, Scott Warmuth, Ernest Hemingway, Woody Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliott PLACES: Jeffries Barn, Burbank, Dinkytown, Minneapolis THINGS: snowflakes, demolition derby, Chronicles Volume One, Serial, podcast, New Yorker, podcasters PHOTOS: "Mustard and the Moon at Dusk" shot on my iPhone5 RECORDED: February 9, 2019 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, California  DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly present rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.