Ramblings Episode 95 – Sick of Being a Vampire

I’m not feeling well, and I get back into Oblivion and take care of my pesky blood-sucking habit. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 94 – Officially Old

I talk about a card I recently procured that makes me officially old. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 93 – Death Race 2000

I borrow the format of the I Saw That Years Ago podcast and discuss my recent viewing of this 1975 movie. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 91 – Improbable Interfaces

I talk about some of the more unlikely methods movies use to communicate between humans and technology. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 90 - Dickens and Deviled Eggs

Some more Christmas traditions, only one of which has to do with food. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 89 – Christmas Cookies

Today’s topic is one of my favorite, and most delicious, Christmas traditions, upheld by the daughter and me. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 88 – Comic Books

Today I talk about my recent re-acquaintance with comic books in the digital format. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 87 – How to Write A Novel

I disagree with some novel writing advice that I heard recently on the Grammar Girl podcast. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 86 – UNCLE!

I talk about Sony’s reaction to the North Korean cyber-terrorists and what it might mean for the future. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 85 – Results Shows

I talk about the inevitable results shows used by competitions like The Voice. Are they a dying breed? #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 84 – Ask Me Anything

You can now ask questions on my GoodReads author page, and I talk about the recent collaboration between AMC Theaters and MoviePass. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 83 – Super Genius

The semester is over and the results are in! I also ramble on about a few other things. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 82 – Android Gaming

I talk about a couple of my Android games. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 81 – Home Movies

I talk about watching first-run movies at home, and a little about the new Mad Max trailer. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 80 – Scholastic Shenanigans

A bit of a rant about my college experience this term during my statistics class. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 79 – Gambling on Publishers

My ruminations on one of the biggest gambles writers face, getting a contract with a publishing house. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 78 – The Comprehension Gap

I wonder about technological innovations that my generation will not grok once we are old. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 77 – Two Yays and One Boo

The new TV is AWESOME, the Packers win on MNF, and I received a rejection from Tor. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 76 – A Tale of Two TVs

It was the best of times, it was… well, there really isn’t a down side here. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 75 – Spectre: Genisys

I talk about some recent movie news regarding Terminator: Genisyss and Spectre. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 74 – Orion

I talk about the launch and recovery of the Orion space vehicle. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 73 – Stitcher

The Podiobooks library is now on Stitcher, so I talk about that and other things. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 72 – Trains

I talk about my fear and fascination with trains over the years. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 71 – Questionable Sources

I talk about looking at the source of many inflammatory political posts on Facebook. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 70 - Back to Reality

A few small rambles to ease me back into the work week. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 69 – Editing Progress

A ramble about two editing goals: one met and one set. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 68 – Black Friday

I share the last time I went to an early-morning, Black Friday sale. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 67 – Thankful

Today I briefly share what I am thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 66 – Lame Super Heroes

I came up with some really lame super heroes in the wee hours, so I shared them with you. You’re welcome! #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 65 – Strategy Games

Today I talk about one of my favorite genre of video games. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 64 – The Golden Bone Award

Employees are important, and today I talk about a time when I worked for a couple of managers who made me feel that way. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 63 – Saturday Musings

I ramble on about a few things on my way to the grocery store. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 62 – Lake-Effect Snow

Recent weather in Buffalo, NY inspires me to talk about my own experiences with lake-effect snow. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 61 – “The Voice” Drinking Game

I devised a drinking game for those watching the competition show The Voice. #RoaUMP

Best played with 4-5 people. A “drink” is defined as one-third of a Solo red party cup

Rules 

During blinds auditions each player pick a coach for every singer. If that coach is a one-chair turn, those player that picked him take a drink.

Everyone takes a drink for 4-chair turns (blind auditions).

Whenever any of the judges uses the term “pitchy”, everyone must take a drink while doing a minimum of 2 squats. Penalty drink if a player falls down.

Whenever one of the judges mentions that they would have pressed their button if they only knew what the singer looked like, everyone must stand, close their eyes, and take a drink while turning 2 revolutions. Penalty drink if a player falls down.

Whenever Adam and Blake have a bromance moment, each player must pick someone of the same sex, give them a hug, and both take a drink. Penalty drink if players wimp out.

Everyone takes a drink and shouts “Amazing” whenever one of the coaches uses that term.

Whenever anyone on the show says they are going to “follow their gut” or “follow their instincts” all players drink while rubbing their tummies. Bonus points if you stand and do two revolutions as well.

 If a judge says “You’re the best…” each player must toast the room with “You’re the best!” and take a drink.

Bonus rule (not on podcast): Everyone shouts “Salud!” and takes a drink whenever Blake’s drinking is mentioned.

Note - Typical conditions apply: Be of legal drinking age, don’t drink and drive. 
 

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Ramblings Episode 60 – Peanuts and a Prank

A new movie trailer is released just a little too early for my taste, and a German town shrewdly fights an unwanted parade. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 59 - I'M LOOSING IT!!

I talk about two stupid things people do in their online communications. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 58 - Head Shot!

I talk about my favorite way to inflict video game death. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 57 – Gadget Gab

I talk about my newest piece of tech: an HP Slate 8 Pro tablet. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 56 – The Joy of a Printed Manuscript

I about the magic of a manuscript realized on paper. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 55 – Grandpa T

I share my writing pedigree from my maternal grandfather. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 54 – The Inner Light

Today I share my thoughts about my favorite episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 53 – Foundation

Today I talk about some old-time sci-fi properties that are getting new life. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 52 – Uncomfortable Cinema

I talk about some movies that made me extremely ill at ease. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 51 – Stray Saturday Thoughts

Today my mind was all over the place, resulting in 9 minutes of unfocused rambling. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 50 – The Force Awakens

I talk about the latest Star Wars news, and my thoughts about the new movie. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 49 – The Wheel of Time

I talk about my excitement at re-reading a major fantasy series. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 48 – DECEMBER, Fat Boy!

I talk about the true starting date for all things Christmas. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 47 – Debt Free!!

I talk about the daughter’s big accomplishment, paying off her student loans. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 46 – My Father, The Artist

I talk about my realization regarding some of my late father’s skills. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 45 – A Hibachi Halloween

I talk about what we did for Halloween. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 44 – NaNoWriMo

I talk about my experiences with NaNoWriMo, and what I've done that has helped me succeed at this challenge. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 43 – Sci-Fi

I talk about SyFy’s recent announcement, and creativity in the movie/TV industry. #RoaUMP
 
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Ramblings Episode 42 - Vanity Marketing

I talk about a recent email I received from Amazon. Is it good news for my work, or just a way to make me buy more books? #RoaUMP
 
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Ramblings Episode 41 - Indiana Amish

I talk at length about our weekend trip to Indiana's Amish country. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 40 - Twenty-Eight Years

My ruminations on marriage and the 28th anniversary that the wife & I celebrated over the weekend #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 39 - Statistics Shocker

I talk about the results of my first statistics exam. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 38 - Grab Bag of Thoughts

My mind was on a lot of topics today, so you get a slice of the inside of my head. Enjoy! #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 37 - Political Cogitation

My ruminations on political ads and the political process. Vote for None Of The Above! #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 36 - Daddy's Got a New Pair of Shoes!

Today I talk about my new Nikes, the first pair I've ever bought. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 35 - Project Management and BeyondPod

Today I talk about my completed experience as a project manager, and I return to a favorite podcasting player. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 34 - There's a Tuba in My Ear!

Today I talk about the experience of getting a tube put in my ear. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 33 - Mind Bleach and The IT Crowd

Today I reminisce about a weekly live podcast called Mind Bleach that the wife and I used to listen to, and talk about a British series being adapted for the US. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 32 - Plugged ear, Stats Exam, and Hugo Chavez

Today I talk about a few different things on my drive to class. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 31 - Smoking

Today I talk about tobacco, smoking, and mixed messages. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 30 - Quiz Night

Random thoughts after my first Data Analytics quiz. #RoaUMP

 
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Ramblings Episode 29 - Podcasting on the Cheap

Sorry I'm late posting this one. On this Monday I talked about my podcasting process.

 
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Ramblings Episode 28 - Portable Movies

I've always got a movie or three in my pocket...

 
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Movies discussed:

Battlestar Galatica: Razor
The Truman Show
I, Robot (Starring Will Smith. Duh.)
Hitman
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
AI - Artificial Intelligence

#RoaUM

Ramblings Episode 27 - Boys and Girls

I start off talking about how we use the terms "boy" and "girl" differently, and then comment on a recent news story.

 
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Ramblings Episode 26 - Unexpected French

Today I talk about times when I wasn't at my best.

 
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Ramblings Episode 25 - Eclipse

That's no fully armed and operational battle station!

 
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Ramblings Episode 24 - A Plethora of Podcasts

Today I talk about what I have in my podcatcher.



 
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Feeds mentioned:
Adventure Frequency
Christiana Ellis
Scott Sigler
Decoder Ring Theater
I Saw That Years Ago
Grammar Girl
The Melting Pot
Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences
Murder at Avedon Hill (Podiobooks)
Quarter Share (Podiobooks)
I Should be Writing
Ghost Train to New Orleans
Talking On My Morning Walk

Ramblings Episode 23 - Guerrilla Poet Hash

Today I talk about Guerrilla Poet Hash, and about one person's attempt at a backpacker's version. I also moan about recent sports failures.

 
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Ramblings Episode 22 - Dr. Who?

Today I talk about one of the most popular sci-fi franchises...that I don't watch.

 
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Ramblings Episode 20 - Jaffa, kree!

In an episode recorded in two parts, I share my thoughts about Stargate and Stargate SG-1.

 
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Ramblings Episode 20 - Zune

Today's topic is a blast from the past, as I talk about my experience with the Zune music players.

 
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Ramblings Episode 19 - Twenty-Five Years

My daughter turns twenty-five today, and I talk about that and share some remembrances of years gone by.

 
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Ramblings Episode 18 - Acronyms

I talk about the use and misuse of acronyms.

 
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Ramblings Episode 17 - Honor Roll Zombies

I talk about honor roll and zombies (again). Not necessarily at the same time.

 
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Ramblings Episode 16 - Perspective

A sad announcement at work got me thinking about what really matters.

 
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Ramblings Episode 15 - The Apocalypse is Here!

Today's topic is monsters: those I like and those I don't.

 
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Ramblings Episode 14 - Sports and The Law

Today I talk about the Tony Stewart decision that was announced Wednesday, and how NASCAR's handling of that situation differs from the NFL.  Sorry for the belated post.

 
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Ramblings Episode 13 - Textbooks

I talk about the pitfalls and tricks of procuring textbooks for my college classes.

 
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Ramblings Episode 12 - The New Hotness

I talk about my new digital audio recorder, the Tascam DR-05.
 
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Ramblings Episode 11 - Apple

I talk about the big Apple update of last week.
 
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Ramblings Episode 10 - Minecraft

I spend a bit of time talking about my experience with Minecraft and Microsoft buying the company that makes it.
 
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Ramblings Episode 9 - Football!

I talk about my visits to two football games, with a side rant about DirecTV and NFL blackout rules.

And if the sound quality of previous episodes bothered you, check out this one!
 
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Ramblings Episode 8 - Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

A short correction from yesterday's 'cast, then I discuss my thoughts about getting a Concealed Carry license.

 
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Ramblings Episode 7 - Babies n' Stuff

Today's topics are my recent Amazon purchases, my cold morning walk, and babies!

 
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Ramblings Episode 6 - Writing Advice

I pretend I am a guest on Mur Laffterty's I Should Be Writing podcast and answer her traditional closing question: "What advice would you give to new writers?"

 
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Ramblings Episode 5 - Weekend Movies

Today I talk about a couple of movies I saw over the weekend: The November Man and The Book of Eli.

 
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Ramblings Episode 3 - Meta and Movies

I talk a bit of meta about the podcast, and then talk about Martyndarkly's new podcast I Saw That Years Ago. This leads me to some movie remembrances of my own.

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Ramblings Episode 4 - Books Worth Reading

I talk a bit about a couple of book series that I've recently read and really enjoyed: Hyperion by Dan Simmons and the In Her Name series by Michael R. Hicks

 
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Ramblings Episode 2 - Brace-Face No More

Today I recorded driving to and from my orthodontist, as my braces were finally removed! As you can imagine, that was the topic of my ramblings.


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Ramblings...The Podcast!

I decided to try my hand at the daily podcast thing by recording a talk during my commute. I will mainly be posting the episodes at my www.penslinger.com site as that is my podcasting hub, but I might do a weekly post here with the current episodes.

If you're RSS-savvy you can subscribe to my Meta Feed site to get all of the podcast goodness delivered auto-magically to you.

This first episode is a bit rough. It was raining and it turns out my headset mic wasn't working which makes for some extra noise. I promise it will get better!



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