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K7 Comment Line: 206-350-6909Wild Animals I have Known, by Ernest Thompson SetonPREFACE"Lobo, King of the Carrumpaw"Sorry for any confusion; had to get this recorded for the ET Seton Institute. They requested it for a player they have set up on their site, that plays the earlier two Seton books I'd recorded. (Cool, huh?) I figure, while I'm at it, I'll record the rest of the book, and get back to "Flatland when that's done.Thanks for your patience!GrizShow Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat.Book Themes: "Sovereign" and "Porch Blues" from Kevin MacLeod.

K7 Comment Line: 206-350-6909"Flatland, a Romance of Many Dimensions," by Edwin Abbott Abbott.HINT: This is not necessarily about what you think it's about. When he says "Many Dimensions," he means "Many Dimensions."A Note to the Listener (from me)Part 1 -- This WorldSection 1 -- Of the Nature of FlatlandSection 2 -- Of the Climate and Houses in FlatlandShow Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat.Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod.

K7 Comment Line: 206-350-6909Part 1 -- Looking to the FutureBecoming a Displaced Worker. Becoming a Media Studies student - almost. Becoming a Medical Transcription student - almost. Aspergers, driving, job interviews, conversations & eye contact.Promo: Jonathan Santlofer's "Anatomy of Fear"Part 2 -- Critical MassJust went over 200 followers on Twitter. Still no idea why; might be the Promos. Might be the reviews of Terry Fallis' "The Best Laid Plans." (Congrats on the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, by the way.) Might be mistaken identity.Promo: Matthew Wayne Selznick's live concertPart 3 -- Actual ValueTwitjoy and Twitter. Amazon. My new Cafe Press store. The Teddy Bear. The Pillow. Sales. Mom.Promo: The "Tick" PSAAnd Finally...IDSL: "A Tiny Jaws" from Laredo Parish from Minneapolis Minnesota.Themes: "Hot Swing" and "Continue Life" from Kevin MacLeod

K7 Comment Line: 206-350-6909Flash Fiction by my friend Randall Head, entitled "The Meat." I picked the title, since he didn't have one yet. Hope he likes it.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" by Owen Poteat.Incidental Music: "Porch Blues" by Kevin MacLeod.

K7 Comment Line: 206-350-6909Part 1 -- Shameless Self-Promotion!Discussing the promos on Bloodthirsty Vegetarians, The Dawn and Drew Show, Hypernonsense, Shawnogram, Inside My Head, Erkpod, Sonitotum and CrimeWAV -- so far. No shame at all, huh? Four voice acting roles. My new Pop filter.Tune: "Bears in the City," from TR Kelley and "Babes with Axes" from their Live Axe album.Part 2 -- Exciting New Stories!A Flash Fiction piece upcoming on "Hiber-Nation," possible Science Fiction, another possible book. One I'm assembling for Podiobooks.com.Part 3 -- Grizzly's Giving PageNice notes from teachers on recently completed Projects.Closing Tune: "One Size Fits All," from TR Kelley and "Babes with Axes" from their Live Axe album. Theme: "Hot Swing," incidental "Continue Life" from Kevin MacLeod.

K7 Comment Line: 206-350-6909"The Symbol and the Saint," from "Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse," by Eugene Field, published in 1912.A very pretty story I found. I'm using this as an Audio Christmas Card this year. Don't have much money, but I do have blank CDs! Best wishes for a joyous holiday season, whatever holiday you celebrate! And here's to better times in the coming year.All Music from Kevin MacLeod.

K7 Comment Line: 206-350-6909The long awaited Episode 80. Cue the fireworks.Part 1 -- Starting at the BeginningIncoherent rambling about numbers. Wind thingies. Popping sounds. Stuff about having more stuff. I like Pie.Part 2 -- Christmas GiftsI got a nice compliment from Spider Robinson after commenting on his podcast, "Spider on the Web." I think. I don't always understand people, though.Part 3 -- Young JuniusMy review of Seth Harwood's new audiobook, on Podiobooks.com, and on his own site. By the way, Seth's first novel "Jack Wakes Up" will be released on Amazon on May 9, 2009. You can pre-order, if you'd like...Amazon: Jack Wakes Up: A Novel Themes: "Hot Swing" and "Continue Life" from Kevin Macleod.IDSL Tune: "A Tiger Dancing" from Heiruspecs on Garageband.com, and on their new site.

Too bad I'd already done "Gang Aft Agley."Part 1 -- Best Laid Plans RevisitedDecided I had more to say, and some corrections to my previous review of Terry Fallis' book, "The Best Laid Plans."Amazon: The Best Laid Plans: A Novel Part 2 -- Chasing the BardMy review of Phillipa Ballantine's book, "Chasing the Bard." Wonder what Pip will think...Amazon: Chasing the Bard Part 3 -- A Little Good NewsI signed up for this Voice123.com thing, that might get me voiceover work. And might not. I might also be in an audioplay, doing some voice acting. And might not. Life is so confusing.And Finally...IDSL Tune: "A Statement" from HC Fragile.Themes: "Hot Swing" and "Continue Life" from Kevin MacLeod.

Part 1 -- It's Not My JobAs of February, my employers are leaving town and I'm losing my job. And I'm terrible at job hunting. Still have to do it. I've added Amazon links for various stuff I've talked about on the show, and maybe that'll help a bit...Part 2 -- The Best Laid PlansMy review of the Terry Fallis political satire novel.On Podiobooks.comOn Terry Fallis' websiteAmazon: The Best Laid Plans: A NovelPart 3 -- The International Listening YearWanted to share an idea I had.Storycorps and the National Day of ListeningThe ILY Ning GroupThe ILY Collective FeedAnd Finally...IDSL Tune: "A Reminder" from Past 23Themes: "Hot Swing" and "Continue Life" from Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press) Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac."Part 16 -- "Landlocked." The story ends as stories end. Not with a bang.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac."Part 15 -- "The Foaming Flood." Kellyan and Bonamy set more traps -- but this time with something extra.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac."Part 14 -- "The Cataract." Many Grizzlies acquire a taste for beef and mutton, and make names for themselves. One becomes the Monarch of the Plain, worth a King's ransom.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: SPITE (Jonny C Mysteries)Amazon: Serve It Cold Part 1 -- EnsembleFinished Ronnie Blackwell's book, "Spite," in PDF form. Good book, with a notable "ensemble" cast of characters. Wouldn't be a Johnnie C Mystery without the whole community. Lots of ensembles in fiction these days, I think.Part 2 -- A Very Different TimeSince I can only record what I'm allowed to, I read lots of old stuff. Some of that old stuff expresses old racial attitudes and stereotypes. What can I do?And Finally...A player of ME! reading them Seton books on the E.T. Seton Institute's website? Cool! Maybe I'm just as good as I claim to be? Remarkable how humble I remain, ain't it.Shoutouts to: Jen & Shawno from "Inside My Head," "Shawnogram," and "Hypernonsense." Mer from "Braindouche!" Erk et. al. from the Erkpod Collective. Rich & John from "Bloodthirsty Vegetarians."Theme: "140 Times" from Bob Baldwin & RockOn.Music: "Continue Life" from Kevin MacLeodIDSL: "A Promise (Is a Promise)" from [Elsewhere].

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac."Part 13 -- "The Deepening Channel." Romance finds Gringo. Gringo finds revenge.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac."Part 12 -- "Swirl and Pool and Growing Flood." Kellyan and Bonamy try traps, and find "Gringo's" biggest weakness.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac."Part 11 -- "The Ford." A cowboy meets a full-grown grizzly on a trail, and lives to tell about it. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac."Part 10 -- "The Eddy." Kellyan and Bonamy once again try hunting "The Gringo," and occasionally, "The Gringo" hunts them right back -- but neither quite kills the other.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 9 -- "Fire and Water." Kellyan has another try at Jack, and almost gets them both killed in the process.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 8 -- "Roaring in the Canon." Jack has become a Giant Sheep-herder. Pedro seeks the help of Jack's old friend, Lan Kellyan. Lan takes Jack's sheep, and tries to take Jack -- not knowing it's Jack.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Part 1 -- The Final Brick in the WallWith this show, I've effectively finished NaPodPoMo. I have "Stories" in place for the last few days. But did I cheat myself?And Finally ...Some good news from Owen Poteat about some potential commercial exposure for one of his tunes -- which I decided to include in this show, at the end! Congratulations, Owen!Theme: "140 Times" from Bob Baldwin & RockOnOther Music: "Continue Life" from Kevin MacLeodClosing Tune: "Hard to Get The Blues" from Owen Poteat.Amazon: Time Marches On - album by Owen Poteat

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 7 -- "The Freshet." Jack comes back for more sheep. The sheep-herder, Pedro Tampico, gets a mistaken impression of Jack.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 6 -- "The Broken Dam." Jack heads for the hills. He learns to like the taste of sheep. The sheep-herder doesn't approve. Jack is mostly untroubled by this.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 5 -- "The River Held in the Foothills." Jack's captors torment and torture him, and he fights back. Jack shows his protective side. Then, Jack celebrates Independence Day.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 4 -- "The Stream that Sank in the Sand." Jack and Jill have a little fun, and lose their home for it. Jack gains a new home.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 3 -- "The Trout Pool." Jack teaches an old dog a new trick. The dog is not amused.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy.Part 2 -- "The Springs and the Miner's Dam." The two youngsters become Jack and Jill. Jack becomes a pet. Jill becomes a problem. Jack comes tumbling down.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

Day 17 of NaPodPoMo: Terror in the Heartland.Part 1 -- The NaNaPooPoo Podcast Community NetworkAn extended rant on my current perseveration. A circus parade. Mimes and clowns. Reference to the Lovely and Talented Shawno and Jen from Hypernonsense et al, and the Lovely and Talented Erk from Erkpod et al.Link to the NaNaProMo. Link to the NaNaProBump.Part 2 -- MusicIDSL tune "A Precarious Situation" from Blue Attic Corner.Part 3 -- MonarchThe new book in Hiber-Nation, "Monarch, the Big Bear of the Tallac," by Ernest Thompson Seton. And Hiber-Nation stays daily. Or not.And Finally...IDSL Tune "A Prepared Statement" from Sir Weeze.Intro "Hot Swing," bumps "Continue Life" from Kevin MacLeod.Outro "140 Times" from Bob Baldwin of RockOn.

Amazon: Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Another grizzly story I think you'll enjoy. Published in 1919, it tells the story of a Grizzly who ended up in a cage in Golden Gate Park, and the people who knew him. It's not quite as much a "Biography" as my previous Seton choice, but I really do like this book even so. And I felt like I had to return to Seton for this one, especially with NaPodPoMo.Some of the humor would not be approved of these days, I suppose. But given that, the funny parts are still funny.Dedication, Forward, and Part 1 -- "The Two Springs." We meet two very young grizzlies, their Mother ... and a hunter.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat, with additional music provided by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.13, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "The Old Gentleman with the Lantern," part 8, and "That Men Might See Again the Angel Throng."And that's the end of the book. Now I'll be sad for a while, I think. And then find another book. What adventure awaits? "God help us to be brave."Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.12, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "The Old Gentleman with the Lantern," parts 6 & 7.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.11, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "The Old Gentleman with the Lantern," parts 4 & 5.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.10, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "The Old Gentleman with the Lantern," parts 2 & 3.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.9, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "Life Transcendent," "In the Immaculate Conception Church," and "The Old Gentleman with the Lantern," part 1.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Day 10 of NaPodPoMo -- The crisis continues....Part 1 -- One Leg at a TimeWe really ought to take a second look at celebrities sometimes -- Like Halle Barry, Al Gore, Jim Oberstar -- we might learn something.Part 2 -- MusicIDSL Tune: "A New Face" from "Blue Numbers," out of Minneapolis Minnesota.Part 3 -- Grizzly's Giving PageToday's Project: "Privacy, Please!" from Mrs. S's classroom at Tigerville Elementary School, in Taylors, South Carolina.And Finally ...What, you expect more? You darn kids, get off my lawn!IDSL Tune: "A Perfekt 10" from "Ten Dark Years" out of Mankato Minnesota.(By the way, this was my 100th posted Podcast! Yay me!)

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.8, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "Death, The Devil, and Human Kindness," part 4.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.7, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "Death, The Devil, and Human Kindness," parts 2 & 3.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.6, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "What the Sexton Said," and "Death, The Devil, and Human Kindness," part 1Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.5, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "Near Shickshinny, Parts 4 & 5" (the end thereof).Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.4, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "Near Shickshinny, Parts 2 & 3"Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.3, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes:Poem "The Town of American Visions""On Being Entertained One Evening by College Boys"Poem "That Which Men Hail as Kings""Near Shickshinny, Part 1"Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Part 1 -- Canon in DWelcome NaPodPoMoians! For the record, this fills my slot for 11/3. Figured I'd do my regular stuff.Part 2 -- Not for BroadcastYes, I am broadcasting, I suppose, not so very New Media-ish of me. But I'm fine with that.Part 3 -- MusicA little IDSL News: A note I got from Bob Baldwin about Rockon's latest stuff. Also an IDSL tune: "A Man Again" from The Weables.Part 4 -- Grizzly's Giving PageThe Project "Writing in a Flash!" from Mrs C's classroom, at an undisclosed location in Minnesota.And Finally ...A little bit about the new mechanisms for providing comments, over on the sidebar on the website. I hope you'll check them out.IDSL Tune: "A Monk Amok" from "Moon to Monk." Who, by the way is from Duluth, MN, my home town. Just noticed that.Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" as performed by Owen Poteat.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.2, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes the last part of "A Temple Made With Hands."Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 2.1, "A Mendicant Pilgrimage in the East." Includes "In Lost Jerusalem," and the beginning of "A Temple Made With Hands."Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Part 1 -- SimplicityExplaining how I have simplified the webpage. Still ugly, though.Part 2 -- Halloween"Halloween is Awsome," from Shawno of the HyperNonsense podcasts. Pretty awsome, I think.Part 3 -- Grizzly's Giving PageAnother Project from the Giving Page, called "Reading is Essential."Part 4 -- It Doesn't SuckIDSL Tune: "A Lease on Life" from Justin Trautwein. Very pretty.Part 5 -- StoriesAbout the "Hiber-Nation" feed, and more on Family, and my dreaming of voice-over work, and so on.And Finally ..."You Don't Need an iPod," A Podcasting PSA by Uncle Seth, a band out of Canada. They asked that I "also please idenfity John C. Havens of the About.com Guide To Podcasting as our co-writer." Done.Themes: "Hot Swing" intro and "Hammock Fight" outro from Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? End of Part 1.8 with "With a Rose, for Brunhilde," and "Lady Iron Heels."Part 2 should be along shortly.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

For an entire show, I refrain from Singing to myself, or to you.Part 1 - SpiteMy first impressions of the second Jonny C mystery from Ronnie Blackwell, entitled "Spite." I bought and downloaded a PDF copy from Lulu.com, read a bit. No promo yet: so there's a promo for the first book in the series, "Serve It Cold." (And there's a fake promo I put together for "Spite," with music "Matt's Blues" from Kevin MacLeod. Was fun to do, but I gotta get a pop filter...)Part 2 - FamilyGot reconnected with the other branch of the Smith family, the children of my uncle Dale Marlin Smith. Looking forward to meeting them, someday.IDSL Tuneage: "A Gain Again," from Bob Baldwin and Rock On.Part 3 - Grizzly's Giving PageAnother Project I like -- "I Can Do It, I Know I Can!" -- from DonorsChoose.org.Part 4 - The People's ChoiceOut of 220 Shows finally nominated for The People's Choice Podcast Awards, We weren't. Maybe next year. But there are some I listen to on there, check them out for yourself!And Finally...That PSA from Nobilis again. Just for something to think about. (You might not approve of his show, for that matter. But you might.)Theme: "Hammock Fight" from Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 1.7 -- "The Old Lady at the Top of the Hill."Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Now with New and Improved, Shorter intro! (BTW, you could call this "Infinite Diversity II," but I haven't talked to TR lately...)Part 1 -- The Charles Best emailDiscussing the Email I got from the founder of DonorsChoose.org."I have a big favor to ask: Would you consider encouraging your readers tovote for us in the AmEx Members Project? ... I hope you'll check out the video for our Members Project entry, which might inspire extra enthusiasm for your giving page in the Blogger Challenge. ... Here's the link to vote for our entry, "Help 100,000 Children Thrive in the Classroom." Part 2 -- Dot Com Entrepreneur Me I finally own http://grizzlysgrowls.com !! MUSIC: "Shades of Grey" from TR Kelley, off the "Starstruck Enterprise" album. Part 3 -- "Shawno & Grizzly On The Town" A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer in my pants. Showbiz is my life, and the show must go on, now mustn't it? Part 4 -- A little more music "Unfolding" from TR Kelley & The Raventones, off the "Odd Birds" album. Part 5 -- Here's another fine project I've gotten you into! "Mic Check 1,2! Can you hear me?" from our Grizzly's Giving Page. Theme: "Hammock Fight" from Kevin MacLeod.

Amazon: Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity (Paperbound)A Handy Guide for Beggars, Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity, by Vachel Lindsay. True story. In 1906, young poet Vachel Lindsay wanders through a dozen states, with no money and no baggage, staying with random strangers, reciting poetry and teaching "The Gospel of Beauty." So, what do you suppose that was like? Wonder why this book was popular in the 1960s & '70s? Part 1.6 -- "Man in the House of Collars" and "Confucius."Music by Kevin MacLeod.

My "twenty-minute show" is a bit over 40, cause I'm a bit over 50. You do the math. It's all about Biorhythms. Watch a lot of TV on Hulu. Now they follow me on Twitter -- I think they started it. Also being followed by Barack Obama. That one I started, but even so.Part 1 - Be Like the BluebirdA stellar -- perhaps, stunning -- a capella performance of the Cole Porter tune from "Anything Goes," sung by me. HINT: My nickname is Grizzly, not Pavarotti.Part 2 - Travel? Travel?Shawno from the "Hyper-Nonsense" podcast nominated my Show for the People's Choice Podcast Awards. As a Travel Podcast.Part 3 - IDSL: Josh Simmons "A Better Way"Part 4 - Grizzly's Giving PagePart 5 - IDSL: David Mau "A Clouded Mirror"And Finally...A brief commercial for "Zombinc," which is also a promo for Mur Lafferty's "The Takeover" podcast. Listen carefully; it actually mentions me, if not by name.Finishing up with a "Braindouche Public Service Announcement."Theme: "Hammock Fight" from Kevin MacLeod.