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I love visiting Arizona and one of my favorite things to do is spend a day with Dan and Cj. It’s fun to revisit friends and Star Trek, re-watching an episode I usually forgot about it — and then we get to talk about it, along with my trip and what’s new.
This episode, Love [...]

 

 Love Long and Prosper #137 [52:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It’s come to the point where my visits to Steve and Maureen help drive podcast recording — which is exactly how Wicked Good Podcast #102 came to pass. Surprisingly, they did release an episode between my visits, so I made sure that I was on the next one.
It’s fun to be an active participant [...]

 

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It’s become a tradition that every time I visit the Phoenix area, I watch an episode of Star Trek with Dan and Cj, and then appear on their podcast. We have our usual fun in Love Long and Prosper #128: episode analysis, banter, and a recap of everything that’s happened in our lives since [...]

 

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Usually, Dani and I have a podcast topic lined up well in advance of recording (and often at my suggestion). For Truth Seekers #83, we looked to listeners and friends for ideas on what to discuss. This resulted in a myriad of subjects ranging from homeowner’s rights to religion to “perfect” government.
My favorite [...]

 

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For my second appearance on this podcast, I joined Kevin and Heather in their studio to record A Geek and his Wife #55.
I especially enjoyed this experience, since it was the first time I could spend a nice, long chunk of time with these folks (and it gave me an excuse to ride [...]

 

 A Geek and his Wife #55 [82:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This episode was a long time coming. I discussed my desire to appear on Wicked Good Podcast #100 for some time — but, for one reason or another, we didn’t get around to recording it until after I purchased a car and drove to the Wicked Good Compound myself.
What I love most about this [...]

 

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Dani Cutler and I always discuss controversial issues, and we do so with humor.  After spending several days at her home, and viewing Religious one afternoon, we tackled the topic of religion on Truth Seekers #73 while sitting on her couch.
Religion is never a simple subject; we both reviewed our personal paths which have led [...]

 

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I spent Easter Sunday in the company of Dan and Cj, their family, and friends. Of course, that evening we had to watch Star Trek and record an episode of their couplecast. They worked out the calendar and saved the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode when Tasha Yar dies just for me [...]

 

 Love Long and Prosper #111: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I’ve known for awhile that every Wednesday, at a place called Gangplank, Evo @ 11 is recorded in a small studio while techies gather to share a workspace and interact in a collaborative environment. On yet another recent trip to the Phoenix area, I performed a guest spot on one of my favorite, newer podcasts.
It’s [...]

 

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One of my favorite aspects of guesting on Dani Cutler’s podcast is that I usually span at least two episodes.  The conclusion of our chat on gender issues spilled over into Truth Seekers #70.
This part of our conversation morphs into the larger discussion of equal rights — from which this topic ultimately spawns.  I look [...]

 

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Sharing a meal with Dani Cutler has become a highlight of every trip to Arizona. This time, we enjoyed lunch at Hooters of Tempe and recorded Truth Seekers #69.
The first part of our chat is captured in this episode. Considering the venue, and the episode number, we decided it was time to discuss [...]

 

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My trips to the Phoenix area have become more frequent, so it’s become a tradition that I make a guest appearance on my favorite Star Trek couplecast.
On Love Long and Prosper #102, we focus on the event upon which my visit revolved: Phoenix Comicon.  My unique adventures included playing Rock Band with Wil Wheaton and [...]

 

 Love Long and Prosper #102 [72:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It’s become a tradition that every time I visit with Steve and Maureen, I make an appearance on their podcast. My ninth guest spot on Wicked Good Podcast #94 is consistent with all of my past performances — the usual banter, comedy, and chemistry that you’ll always find when I am back in familiar [...]

 

 Wicked Good Podcast #94 [53:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I met Kevin and Heather for the first time in person at Podcamp AZ.  We got along famously right from the start — having so very much in common — that I was asked to be on their show sometime in the future.  You can imagine my delight when Kevin reached out to schedule my [...]

 

 A Geek and his Wife #39 [71:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

For the second time in 2008, I made a trek to Arizona.  The main event was Podcamp AZ, an excuse to see all of my friends in the Phoenix area and spend lots of time with Dan and Cj.  I did a great deal of recording, including many live shows at the Podcast AZ booth, [...]

 

 Love Long and Prosper #95 [68:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This special episode was actually recorded after Love Long and Prosper #95, but released prior to it. The Voicemail Show probably won’t make a lot of sense without listening to the show itself, but it was particularly hilarious. This is a testament to the fact that we were still able to be entertaining [...]

 

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My chat with Dani continued with brunch at the Black Bear Diner in Gilbert, AZ. In Truth Seekers #63, we further delve into Election 2008, exploring propositions/questions on our respective state ballots, the voting process, and our predictions — among a variety of random, yet somehow related, topics.
This episode combines two very important, and [...]

 

 Truth Seekers #63 [42:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dani Cutler and I had a plan. I was visiting the Phoenix area for Podcamp AZ and was still in town for Election Day. We met up that morning and I joined Dani and her daughter at the polls. The first part of our chat, while standing outside her polling place, is [...]

 

 Truth Seekers #62 [20:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This podcast represents my final duty as Dan “On Tap”’s Best Man. As guest host of Life On Tap #39, I interviewed the newlyweds with a list of questions about their wedding preparations, traditions, and the big day itself.
My audio is a bit off, but it’s worth the listen, since most of the talking [...]

 

 Life On Tap #39 [47:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Labor Day Weekend means quality time with Steve, Maureen, and Bex — after all, this was my third year in a row at the Wicked Good Compound. What better way to celebrate, in a year of 8’s, than with my 8th appearance on Wicked Good Podcast #88?
This was yet another enjoyable romp into the [...]

 

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It’s always fun to talk to Kinsey and this was no exception. Brazilianisms #22 was a long time coming; after swapping emails for what felt like months, we finally found a time when our schedules meshed to come together across international VoIP and chat about Brazil.
I’m still figuring out when might be a good [...]

 

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Wow, two episodes in a row.  June was a busy month for Dan “On Tap,” yet we found the time to record a show just days before his wedding.
After another marathon meal (this time at the Grand Lux Cafe), we went back to my parents house to record Life On Tap #38, focusing mostly on [...]

 

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In our annual tradition, Dan “On Tap” and I met in Hartford, CT to see Dave Matthews Band. It was our sixth time seeing this jam band together and our third show at this venue (New England Dodge Music Center).
Life On Tap #37 chronicles this adventure after the fact, reflecting on a pre-concert Mexican [...]

 

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I made another trek to Arizona to transport myself into the lives of Dan and Cj.  This surprisingly marked only my second appearance on a full episode and it’s a memorable one.  After viewing Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, we gave our reviews of the film and our time together.
Love Long and Prosper #80 [...]

 

 Love Long and Prosper #80 [83:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

One of the many benefits of visiting friends is being a guest on their show. I was in New Jersey, staying with Dan “On Tap,” to attend Star Trek: New York. Life On Tap #29 chronicles our weekend adventure as we reflect on another poignant convention.
It felt almost necessary for us to record together, [...]

 

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Did you really think a topic like sex could be captured in a single episode? My conversation with Dani overflowed into Truth Seekers #45, with further explorations of the politics behind the dirty deed.
It’s especially easy for a professional podcast guest to appear on two episodes that result from a single recording session!

 

 Truth Seekers #45 [63:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dani knew she was asking for trouble when she claimed that her show would discuss the truth about sex. My return on Truth Seekers #44 marked a frank discussion of how America represses sex, quite possibly in response to its biggest business — religion.
Our talk was both lengthy and fulfilling — so much so, [...]

 

 Truth Seekers #44 [62:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Since I was staying with Steve and Maureen for the long Christmas Weekend, I had a feeling that I’d make another appearance on their show. What I wasn’t expecting was that I would co-host Episode #75 with Maureen.
Steve unfortunately fell ill on Christmas Day; rather than postpone the recording, he and Maureen were gracious enough [...]

 

 Wicked Good Podcast #75 [60:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Our closing remarks of the JFK Assassination chat made its appearance on Truth Seekers NaPodPoMo29, with more thoughts on the Oliver Stone JFK film to the Warren Commission’s sealed documents — with a promise to reconvene in 10 years when they are released to the American public.
Before that, I vowed to return to the show [...]

 

 Truth Seekers NaPodPoMo29 [12:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The remaining portions of my discussion with Dani were spread across two short episodes, as part of NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Post Month). The focus of Truth Seekers NaPodPoMo28 was the murder of John Lennon, a devastating subject I have studied in great depth.
As an enormous Beatles fan — as I describe in this talk [...]

 

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Any chance I get, I love to talk conspiracy.  What better place than on Truth Seekers #40, in an episode dedicated to discussing the JFK Assassination in light of its 44th anniversary.
Dani let me dominate the floor, sharing my perspective on the most popular theories, based on my research, visit to Dallas, and our thoughts [...]

 

 Truth Seekers #40 [59:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

My appearance on All Axis Radio #62 was a long time coming. Ajay and I went back and forth for almost 4 months until we found a mutually convenient date. Listening to the final cut, it was well worth the wait.
We recorded nearly 2 hours of content together, shaved down to a reasonable [...]

 All Axis Radio #62 [35:39m]: Download

One of the best parts about staying with Steve and Maureen is appearing on their podcast. My latest visit took place just in time for Episode #68.
We were joined by our good friend, Frances (who attended Brandeis with us), for a four person romp that was a blast to record. I was delighted [...]

 

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This post marks my final appearance on 365 Tao to date.  As mentioned in the previous nine posts, I thoroughly enjoyed my participation in this project.
If more readings are needed, I am more than willing to contribute once again.  I am not familiar with any other projects akin to this one, but would certainly be [...]

 

 365 Tao: Indifference: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

My second to last appearance on 365 Tao once again reveals this unique project so disparate from my normal routine in podcasting.
Known as a sideman, contributing my blend of humor and human experience, I was able to step outside of my performative self and provide a calm, reasonable voice along a spiritual vein.
I would not [...]

 

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My eighth reading for 365 Tao reveals another important message and lesson in Buddhism.
As I have emphasized in previous, related posts, it is my interest in different religious perspectives and cultures that made this project so appealing to me.  The opportunity to share in the meditation of worldwide listeners is truly honorable.
I am hopeful that [...]

 

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Another telling title in this seventh reading from 365 Tao.
In an earlier post, I mentioned that my ten readings would appear over a ten day period on this blog.  Clearly, life and its traps prevented this yesterday.  I often must remind myself how necessary it is to step back and take a look at life [...]

 

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My stay with Steve and Maureen during Labor Day Weekend invited an opportunity for an appearance on Wicked Good Podcast #66.
This was my first time on the show since the birth of Baby Bex.  I have been a faithful listener and was delighted when asked to join this couple during their Sunday recording session.  The [...]

 

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This sixth reading for 365 Tao was my first in a second series of five recordings.
You can imagine my delight when Greg Demetrick approached me again in June 2007 for another round of Buddhist meditation. Since I savored the project so much the first time around (in Fall 2006), I could not refuse another [...]

 

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My fifth appearance on 365 Tao was the last of my first round of readings, which I recorded in October 2006.
This program features a separate feed for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, so that the meditations coordinate properly with the seasons. I enjoy the thought of people across the world utilizing this podcast to [...]

 

 365 Tao: Defiance: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This post features my fourth reading for 365 Tao.  I’m always impressed when I listen to this program, since it reminds me of my interest in Tibetan Buddhism, and how I always crave knowledge about other cultures.
We never seem to devote the time necessary in studying other people and beliefs.  Moreso, taking the time just [...]

 

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My work with 365 Tao continues with this third reading.
Even if you know nothing about Buddhism, this project is a great way to start a meditation program. Episodes are only several minutes in length and feature some top voices in podcasting. It was an honor and a pleasure to take part in this [...]

 

 365 Tao: Faith: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is the second in a series of ten readings I performed for Greg Demetrick’s 365 Tao project. As a student of Anthropology, this intrigued me after some study of world religions — specifically, Tibetan Buddhism.
I was a V.I.P. Usher when the Dalai Lamai spoke at Brandeis University, my alma mater, in 1998. [...]

 

 365 Tao: Fundamentals: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Greg Demetrick of 5 Questions approached me at Podcamp Boston in September 2006, asking if I’d like to lend my voice to some Buddhist meditation readings for a new project called 365 Tao.
I have always been fascinated by Buddhism, so I leapt at this unique opportunity; I had the chance to do so again for [...]

 

 365 Tao: Readiness: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Kinsey is an interesting fellow, to say the least.  I became acquainted with him through Dan and Cj of Love Long and Prosper (he’s clearly their biggest fan).  I thought his show could use a pick-me-up, and some serious listeners, so we spent some time discussing Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (among other, uncomfortable topics) [...]

 

 Tvindy Time #17: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Thirty seconds were added to my 15 minutes of fame when I made my television debut on ABC World News with Charles Gibson. The topic: Geek Love.
I joined SweetonGeeks.com after a friend informed me of its existence. The Head Geek asked all members if they wanted to be on the news. After [...]

 

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My first, long-anticipated appearance on a full-length episode of Love Long and Prosper took place in Episode #61. We had been planning my guest stint around the episode focusing on Star Trek III; this was actually recorded over Skype, and kind of at the last minute, which is always when I find the best [...]

 

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I’ve been friends with Dan “On Tap” since our freshman year of college and wanted to be on his podcast from the start. After all, he was the first guest on my show and made several appearances during its run. While staying at his home in New Jersey for July 4th, we did [...]

 

 Life on Tap #13: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I am neither a fan of Buffy nor Angel, but I had to jump on the opportunity to read some fan fiction, when Tabz made the call out for readers.  My appearance on Episode #32 was a new opportunity for me to shine as a voice artist.  I’ve always wanted to read an audio book, [...]

 

 Strangely Literal #32: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

With Maureen on the verge of giving birth, and on the heels of Steve and I attending the rainy Boston Marathon, we recorded Wicked Good Podcast #54. Now a Massachusetts resident for over a month, I spent Patriots’ Day in the company of two other, more experienced New England transplants. This was [...]

 

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Just days before moving into my new house, Steve and Maureen kindly put me up and we recorded Wicked Good Podcast #48. This exciting moment in time is captured in audio, Maureen now 8 months pregnant, and was the last time I stayed at their home before becoming an official Massachusetts resident. Things [...]

 

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My second appearance with Steve and Maureen was on Wicked Good Podcast #40, their first episode of 2007, following a New Year’s stay at their home (The Wicked Good Compound). Their show had blossomed, they were both well known in the podcasting community, and Maureen was over 4 months pregnant. On top of [...]

 

 Wicked Good Podcast #40: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I didn’t think I had time to visit my new podcast friend, Dan, and his wife, Cj, while in Phoenix on business. After convincing me that we must meet, and picking me up at my hotel, I had my first face-to-face meeting with podcasters. This, of course, resulted in us recording a Super [...]

 

 Love Long and Prosper Special: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

My first official podcast guest appearance was with my college friends, Steve and Maureen, on Wicked Good Podcast #10. Little did we know that in a year they would be parents, I would be living in Massachusetts, and they would be the recipients of a Podcast Peer Award. Their show was still young [...]

 

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We are proud to unleash Act II.
You’ve been ushered into The Decade. You have a pretty good idea about what Tre Fab means. But uncertainty lingers. . . what will come to pass in the seemingly dream-like landscape of Xavier-enhanced Manhattan?
If you’ve been gnashing your teeth and racking your brains over what will happen in [...]

 

 Desolate METROPOLIS: ACT II: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Desolate METROPOLIS is a fresh and daring drama by Scott A. Josephson, which mocks the Fashion Industry. Set in Greenwich Village, an eclectic blend of stylish couture enthusiasts, cynics, poets, and miraculous minds exchange souls in a tale as darkly delicious as it is haunting and hilarious.
Originally composed for the stage in the Summer [...]

 

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