Main Street Midday

Crazy Tuesday!

Real Estate Prices in Canada's capital are off the hook,Skilled Trade education continues to surge in popularity, So Called Conservatives continue to advocate for authortairianism while other groups test market it from overseas. The 48th lawmaker announces he is leaving Congress at the end of his current term. Whew

Should our defense dollars be spent on the smart thing that works or the shiny thing that doesn't?

This the first draft of our 'less is more' 3 minute format: a quick take on one news item, with a 30 second ad slot. It's is a bit bumpy but I like it. It is the first, sustainable, step toward where I want to be long term. Easier sell and a companion to longer content in the future. On we go!

Just 2 minutes from the broadcast lab today

Baby Brother has a birthday, Grandpa Joe Goes to Poland, and Rock'em, Sock'em Oscars

EPISODE 76! Wow 25 minutes or less, Double Wow!!

I have REALLY pissed off Mother Nature, The New GOP messaging is: A Noun, A Verb and Woke, and why the proposed Daylight Savings TIme legislation is really scary. All this in 25 minutes or less.

Fashion houses go big and tall. Rightwingnuts at Fox rant about a report without reading it apparently, a cost saving/food supply tip

Attacked by the first robin of spring, time to treat corporations like people when it comes to welfare, and do we need our own Eurovision?

Closer to the promised 20 minutes or less today. Progress!

It's Spring! It's Monday It is a new shorter show format

Goal is 20 minutes or less every midday. Three segments, went a bit over explaining the new format. I like it, hope you do too.

Made on Monday for Tuesday

Talking about Madison Cawthorn, it's okay to do things from the 80's to save money now, Doing good on Main Street helps in crazy global times, and if all you have is a dollar to give, don't be ashamed, be poud

Thoughts and perspective on Ukraine, don't say gay legislation and reality TV (I know that surprises you)

Is Putin trying to commit suicide by coup?

Also, I share numbers related to both the strategic oil reserve and Federal Fossil fuel subsidies. The Florida Senate passes the "don't say gay" bill. And we close with a tribute to Hometown Hockey and the kids who play it.

It is a Championship Tuesday on Main Street

We kick off with a little advice to make life easier in uncertain times. Then we talk Ukrainian Resistance, China wanting to make nice with the US, the foundation of "No Promo Homo" legislation and Hometown Hockey Champions just when you need them the most.

Warm and fuzzy filter gone, new attitude for our Tuesday and Thursdays together.

In this episode I talk about the latest regarding the Trucker Convoy's in Canada and the USA. Explain why I won't be talking about Ukraine much and Senator Rick Scott's insane plan for America. I start the pod by bragging about local hockey and Nephews 1 and 2.

We are streaming on iHeart and other show progress notes

Ottawa Occupation: The Good, The Bad and the ridiculous; Day 14

Back to our half hour ish format today. I am also not as tired. Listened to yesterday this morning, wow, I was tired. Midday update on the Occupation of Ottawa with context and comments

A little about the future of this pod and a lot about occupiers and anger

At the very top I talk about a new schedule I'll be trying out until we get to Decision Day April 4. Then I spend a ton of time talking about the Occupation of Ottawa, the difference between occupiers and protestors, the anger it brought out in me and why, sadly. my friends in Ottawa are going to have to find the strength to get their "blitz" mentality on.

Why a big low cost airline merger matters to Main Street

February 3 2022

On today's show: comments on the Trucker Tantrum 2022 happening in Ottawa right now, do we really need a 'program' to allow our kids to take a gap year after high school? Streaming services are worried by folks who sign up for one show then cancel, and David Letterman was back this week where it all began, for both of us.

Short and sweet for February 1

I'm alive!

It is winter in the Canadian Borderlands, shockface.

When I said I wanted to give America a hug, this is what I meant...

Hangin there it is almost February!

Recovery Edition 1

Allergies in the age of Covid, understanding good worries vs bad worries and what your role is.

Also testing out the full half hour format of the show with music where ads will go.

Is this thing on?

Social media live stream test

Building a Gen X media neighborhood.

A new approach to hate thanks to Betty White

We use the word 'hate' too casually. Betty White had a simple way to deal with that extreme emotion. Worth giving it a go.

Quick hello to you and 2022!

Happy New Year! Eleven weeks, 52 episodes later! WOW

Let's make Common Decency a thing again in 2022

It is okay to keep your New Years resolutions to yourself.

More holiday life tips as the season winds down.

Fixin to get ready for 2022? Good for you!

I told you not to sweat the supply chain stuff back in October, I was right.

Best holiday sales figures in 17 years came out this morning, I am not sayin, I am just sayin.

Quiet house got you down after the holiday? Just remember to NOEL.

Short holiday pod of gratitude

In the last two months I have recorded 44 episodes, 16 hours of content. I go into my holiday hiatus with gratitude for what we have and excitement for what is ahead.

Hope in a headline: Coal Miners tell their Senator to vote for the bill that helps them.

Little holiday week extra.

Grandma Anne memories

Been thinking about my maternal grandmother a lot the last few weeks. Sharing my thoughts outloud in memory of her.

Journey of reinvention

Days get longer starting tomorrow!

Today is the Winter Solstice!

Bonus Track: A new way to holiday in 2022?

Our traditions are adaptations of earlier ones, determined by us, continued by us. If we are stressed out and unhappy by them, why can't we adapt to something better?

Holiday Stress Cure: Your favorite fridge pic

Bonus Pod: Headache and Hope

On a day when a lady in my local grocery store wondered if rationing during World War Two was as bad as things are now, a poll comes out that Generation's X,Y and Z have hope and motivation for the future.

Last day of work before Christmas? Last day of work EVER?

Bonus Pod: Last week's TV ratings give me hope

A bonus pod from the Mr. Media side of my personality. A little too gleeful and joyful, fueled by hope.

Boy did I step in it yesterday LOL

Apparently a few folks took exception to my suggestion to slow it down and hibernate for the holidays. So of course, I double down today.

Not feeling festive yet? Maybe you just need to hibernate and not worry about it.

Meme: I love my job I just want to do it less

The Great Resignation rolls on. Updated stats and thoughts here.

Daddy got (a bad) back

Just a shorty to check in. Strained my back on Thursday, had to rest and treat for a few days so I could sit at the mic again for a bit. On the mend. More tomorrow!