Shows
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonWant, Need, And Other PeopleI'm feeling guilty about ordering "non-essential" stuff for delivery during a pandemic. I'm feeling guilty about ordering ANYTHING for delivery during a pandemic.
2020-05-0801 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonAdult EducationAre you using your pandemic down-time in a constructive manner? Yeah, me neither.
2020-05-0601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonWhat I MissA lot has changed since March. I'm not certain we'll get back what we had in the meantime, and I'm not talking about the economy.
2020-05-0401 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonHeads UpGuess who's back? (Sort of. Kinda.) The Bulletin lives....
2020-05-0100 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonTaking a BreakThe podcast goes on hiatus after 666 episodes (this is the 667th), because everyone needs a break.
2020-03-1900 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonYour Lying EyesA poll shows more people today think the coronavirus threat is "blown out of proportion" than thought so a month ago. We are truly in a post-facts world. (Source: NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll)
2020-03-1801 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonPlease Don't SqueezeToilet paper isn't really in short supply. It's just that... okay, we'll go into why you can't easily find TP at your local market, and how that's by design.
2020-03-1701 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonSingle-MindedThings take a dark turn, and Mr. Brightside has some trouble finding humor in anything. I talk about how the incessant coronavirus news is affecting what I do for a living.
2020-03-1601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonOrder To GoWe live in a time when we need instructions on safety when eating out. That's distressing. (Source: USA Today)
2020-03-1301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonEvents Overtake EverythingWhat happens when there are too many massive news stories happening all at once? This. This is what happens.
2020-03-1201 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonBlockbuster LivesVHS tapes are making a comeback? Not really, but for some people, videotape remains a big deal, like vinyl records. (Source: CNBC via NBC News)
2020-03-1100 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonBump ThisElbow bumps replacing fist bumps replacing handshakes...
2020-03-1000 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonTime Is Not On Our SideWe love technology until it just won't do what it's supposed to do, like automatically reset clocks for Daylight Saving Time. That's when the cursing starts.
2020-03-0901 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe B.O. RailroadMonopoly takes too long to play. It's complicated and boring. Why, then, is it so popular? (Source: BBC)
2020-03-0601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonClose QuartersCould you live with your toilet right next to your bed, in the same room? In London, people pay big bucks for that, not because they want to, but because that's what's available. The real estate market is insane. (Source: CNN)
2020-03-0501 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonHunkering DownCoronavirus has some people turning survivalist, hoarding supplies in case we're all quarantined. Are you ready to go that far? (Source: KTVT/Dallas-Fort Worth)
2020-03-0401 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonRaise A Glass Of Two-Buck ChuckThe passing of the founder of Trader Joe's serves as a reminder that not too many other businesses are as universally highly regarded. Except for the parking. (Source: Washington Post)
2020-03-0301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonNo Contact, PleaseCoronavirus threatens the way we greet each other. Can you live without handshakes or European-style cheek kisses? Yes, you can. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
2020-03-0201 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonSeasonal Flavor DisorderIt's that season again. Peeps are back. Shamrock shakes, too. Spare me. (Source: USA Today; CNN)
2020-02-2801 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonStop The PressesThe pending demise of a Spanish-language newsstand in L.A. is a reminder of how far print has fallen. It also raises the question of whether anyone's reading anything but social media posts and text messages anymore. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
2020-02-2701 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonDon't Blame The Sour Patch KidsParents still think that kids get "sugar highs" that cause them to bounce off walls. It's not true, but that doesn't prevent the myth from persisting. (Source: New York Times)
2020-02-2600 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonCoffee, Tea, Or Penicillin?Coronavirus isn't the only health-related danger flight attendants have to face these days. They're always dealing with illness and bacteria. It's your fault. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
2020-02-2501 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonPack 'n PayTwo airlines have increased their baggage fees. It's not because their costs are higher; it's because they can. (Source: USA Today)
2020-02-2401 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonGut InstinctYet another study shows that the Mediterranean diet is very good for you. And yet again, you won't take the hint. (Source: CNN)
2020-02-2100 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonCompost MortemBurial and cremation have new competition. You can now be composted. You'll probably want to wait until after you're dead, though. (Source: BBC)
2020-02-2000 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonA Little Down TimeYou listen to music or podcasts while working out. Perhaps you should reconsider that. (Source: The Atlantic)
2020-02-1900 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonNot A Drop To DrinkA new health fad turns out to be a very bad idea. It could cause you to develop long-term and even fatal damage. That's what you get for taking health advice from Instagram. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
2020-02-1800 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonDog GermsNo, pets aren't gonna catch coronavirus. Stop putting masks on them. (Source: CTV)
2020-02-1701 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonLove, Exciting And NewIt's Valentine's Day, so let's keep it quick. You won't want to delay candy and dinner.
2020-02-1401 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonExcess RecessThe trend towards allowing workers to take breaks during the day sometimes leads to too much time spent on surfing the web and Facebook and other pursuits. It's called "cyberloafing," and maybe there's a limit. Or maybe not. (Source: BBC)
2020-02-1301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonRand McNally RallySome people prefer paper maps to GPS or map apps. The old-fashioned way may offer some benefits that Waze can't match. (Source: USA Today)
2020-02-1201 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonGrounded for LifeCould flight shaming take hold in America like it's doing in Europe? Maybe, but it will have to get over some major hurdles to do so. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
2020-02-1101 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Big Number 639Every number's a milestone if you want it to be a milestone. You don't have to wait for a round number to celebrate, do you?
2020-02-1001 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonLet's Change the SubjectPolls show that most people think you shouldn't discuss politics at the office. Most people do it anyway. (Source: USA Today)
2020-02-0701 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonHold Your Breath Until You LandAre you more likely to catch coronavirus on an airplane? Probably not. At least, it's no more likely than if you're in any other place with lots of people. Maybe. (Source: Washington Post)
2020-02-0601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonHang UpQuentin Tarantino apparently doesn't have a cell phone. He bans other people's phones from the set, too. Maybe he's on to something. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
2020-02-0501 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonSounds GoodYou're watching a movie. The actors' accents sound inauthentic. Does that take you out of the moment? (Source: BBC)
2020-02-0401 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonTime OutMore states and cities are on board with the idea of mental health days off for students. Perhaps they should consider extending that to the rest of us. (Source: Washington Post)
2020-02-0301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonStupor BowlA survey suggests that there will be a lot of Americans calling in sick the day after the Super Bowl. If you can't get it together after watching football on TV, maybe you should reassess your existence. (Source: USA Today)
2020-01-3101 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonFood FlightThe Washington Post offers some etiquette tips on eating while flying, and so do I. (Source: Washington Post)
2020-01-3001 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonSpeak No EvilA homeowners' association in Arizona wants to fine and punish residents for complaining about them on social media. That's not how it's supposed to work. (Source: Arizona Republic)
2020-01-2901 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonEveryone Vs. FoodTwo proposals are on the table for changes to nutrition labels. There are good and bad aspects to each of them. (Sources: The Guardian; Washington Post)
2020-01-2801 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonToo SoonSometimes, you can prepare in advance. Sometimes, you can't. That's especially true with podcasts, and social media, when tragedy strikes.
2020-01-2701 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonDistinguished And AnxiousScience has determined why some people's hair turns grey quicker. You can already guess the answer, and you'd be correct. (Source: The Guardian)
2020-01-2400 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonA Nod and a WinkHow are you at shaking hands? One article offers tips on how to do it right. I wonder why we do it at all. (Source: BBC)
2020-01-2301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonHot Dog On A Stick At Tiffany'sThe shopping mall may be dead, but some malls are thriving. They have certain things in common. (Source: New York Times)
2020-01-2201 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonEverything Is AwesomeHaving conquered the children's market, Lego is now going after the adult market. We are all reverting to childhood. There's something to be said for that. (Source: Washington Post)
2020-01-2100 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Gist Of ItIt's easy to just react to headlines you see on Facebook and Twitter without looking deeper. That's a mistake.
2020-01-2001 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonBetter To Look GoodSome survey claims that most Americans worry about being judged for what they wear while exercising. I don't share that concern. (Source: SWNS via New York Post)
2020-01-1701 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonYou've Tried The Rest, Now Try The BestKiwi on a pizza? That's what someone is doing in Denmark. I'd be less appalled if it didn't include ham, too. (Source: New York Post)
2020-01-1601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonWelcome to the Rest Of Your LifeHerein, a few words for those affected by the radio layoffs... er, "employee dislocation." Even if you don't want to hear anything from anybody right now, maybe this'll help a little.
2020-01-1501 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe View From SteerageAn article in the Washington Post examined what the worst seats are on an airplane, and how to avoid them. I didn't think you need an article for that. (Source: Washington Post)
2020-01-1401 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonNational Obvious MonthJanuary is National Walk Your Dog Month. I suppose you wouldn't think of walking your dog without an officially designated month in which to do so. (Source: WTVJ/Miami)
2020-01-1300 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonYou Have The TimeA study says you use five hours of your day on "leisure activities," which means mostly looking at screens. That means you DO have time to exercise. You just aren't. (Source: New York Times)
2020-01-1000 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonGesundheit AgainIt's a bad flu season already. I hope you haven't gotten it so far. (Source: KYW-TV/Philadelphia)
2020-01-0900 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonNo More Rope ClimbingSome schools are replacing mandatory gym class with mandatory virtual physical education, which has students wearing Fitbits to track after-school activity. What a good idea. (Source: AP via Boston.com)
2020-01-0801 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThis Is 2020The new year comes with a warning involving check writing, which reminds us all that some people still write checks.
2020-01-0700 min
The Sound Off PodcastPerry Michael Simon: What's Next?It's been 2 years since we have caught up with Perry Michael Simon from AllAccess.com on this podcast. He has a pretty good idea of what is going on in the radio and podcast business given that he writes about it weekly, provides talk topics on a twitter account, and attends a dozen radio and radio-related conferences annually. If you get a chance, follow his twitter account just for the joy in hearing about all the goings on at these conferences.He is also the host on the Evening Bulletin podcast; a two minute pieces of news...
2020-01-0736 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Waiting GameHow early do you get to the airport for a flight? We know the official stance, but different people have different tolerances for long airport hangouts.
2020-01-0601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonMonster Truck FiestaIt is not your imagination. SUVs ARE getting bigger and longer. Say, does Dr. Freud have any appointments available? (Source: USA Today)
2020-01-0301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonLook UpCellphone-related injuries have increased, but you knew that. Maybe you should pay attention, too. (Source: KABC-TV/Los Angeles)
2020-01-0200 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonKnowing When To Shut UpA newspaper asked CEOs about their companies' rules for employees' social media posts. Nothing they said will surprise you. (Source: Miami Herald)
2020-01-0101 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonExit, Pursued By A BearThe year's over. It doesn't matter.
2019-12-3100 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonA Long Way DownSomeone fell off a 200-foot cliff around here to the ocean and rocks below and survived. This happens more than you'd expect. The falling part, that is. The survival isn't typical. Nor is the national news coverage. (Source: CNN)
2019-12-3001 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonRudie Can't FailA survey finds the rudest city in America. It won't shock you. It also won't matter. (Source: Business Insider)
2019-12-2701 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonIt Ain't OverYeah, I know, the decade doesn't technically end next week. We go through this every ten years. (Source: CNN)
2019-12-2601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonPop-O-Matic FTWDid you get any board games for the holidays? They haven't gone away, and they're still popular, it says here. I'll have to trust them on this one. (Source: WCBS-TV/New York)
2019-12-2501 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Hallmark LieCosmopolitan came up with a term for a dating situation peculiar to the holidays: "snow-globing." Is this a thing? (Source: Cosmopolitan)
2019-12-2401 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonOff WeekA Wednesday holiday presents a dilemma: Which days should everyone get to take off? I have a suggestion.
2019-12-2301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonA Little Too Jolly Around The MidsectionAre you in the midst of gaining weight during the holidays? Everyone does, it seems. It might be a little too late for this year, but there are things you can do to avoid the Christmas spread. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
2019-12-2001 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonBig Enough For The Both Of UsBicyclists complain that car drivers are trying to run them off the road. Car drivers complain that bikers get in the way of traffic. They may both be right. (Source: WKMG-TV/Orlando)
2019-12-1901 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonCleanup In Aisles 1 Through 9An unusual customer is frequenting a particular supermarket salad bar. It will, or at least should, make you not want to eat at salad bars. (Source: WCCO-TV/Minneapolis)
2019-12-1801 min
2019-12-1700 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonNighty NightHow much sleep do you get every night? If your answer's "not enough," you should be aware of the alternative, which is equally troubling. (Source: CTV News)
2019-12-1601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonWhat's Not In Your Wallet?The cashless society is practically here, with most people using debit and credit cards and other forms of payment for everything. Some studies say that's not necessarily a good thing. (Source: BBC)
2019-12-1301 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Lost Art Of Chicken ScratchEvery year, another state legislature considers a bill to require the teaching of cursive handwriting in public schools. And every year, we talk about it, because of course we do. (Source: CNN)
2019-12-1201 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Thought Doesn't CountMoney stresses people out in general, but a survey indicates it's especially stressful at holiday time. You're dreading the gift-giving, aren't you? (Source: LendingTree.com)
2019-12-1101 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonLike A Regular Work Day With An Open BarA survey says that office holiday parties are making a comeback. I didn't know they went away. (Source: Scripps National via KNXV-TV/Phoenix)
2019-12-1001 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonTastes Great. Less PopularBeer sales continue to slip. People are still drinking, but they're drinking other things. (Source: CNN)
2019-12-0901 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonI Can't Believe It's Not MeatPlant-based meat is a big seller right now. Meat producers want you to think twice about eating the non-meat. There's a lot of money at steak... er, stake. (Source: New York Times)
2019-12-0601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonA Rose By Any Other NameThe last month of the year means it's time for those Most Popular Baby Name lists. Use them at your kid's own risk. (Source: Cox Media Group via WFOX-TV-WTEV-TV/Jacksonville)
2019-12-0501 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonBlessed ReliefAruba has an offer for those of you who need a break from election stress. I think that means it's an offer for everyone. (Source: WTXF-TV/Philadelphia)
2019-12-0400 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonFir Love Or MoneyChristmas tree prices are up, and they're blaming Millennials, because they blame Millennials for everything these days. (Source: KGTV/San Diego)
2019-12-0300 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Resemblance Is RemarkablePeople are getting into a trend that we thought died out 30 years ago, with parents and kids (and pets) wearing matching clothes. I'm gonna go ahead and blame Instagram. (Source: BBC)
2019-12-0201 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonBlack Friday, Still A ThingBlack Friday isn't what it used to be, but it's still a thing, and you'll still indulge, even though you know it's usually not worth the trouble.
2019-11-2901 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonAprès Turkey, le DélugeYou cook. You eat. And then, someone's gotta do the cleaning up. Who's it gonna be in your house?
2019-11-2801 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonGetaway DayIf you're stuck in traffic today trying to get wherever it is you're going for Thanksgiving, well, don't say you weren't warned.
2019-11-2700 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonReady to GrumbleWhat's Thanksgiving without political arguments? Normal, according to surveys. (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
2019-11-2601 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonLoosen Your BeltWhy do we eat more on Thanksgiving? Science has some answers, beyond the obvious. (Source: WTTV/Indianapolis)
2019-11-2501 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonFood FlightWhat Thanksgiving food can you bring onto an airplane in your carry-on? We're here to help. (Source: Washington Post)
2019-11-2201 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonOK ColleagueThere's a real world application of the #OKBoomer meme. It's at work, and it can become divisive. (Source: NPR)
2019-11-2101 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonSuits You, SirDo offices even have dress codes anymore? Business casual seems to dominate the workplace, but some folks are even more casual than that. Me, for example. (Source: Workforce.com)
2019-11-2001 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonUpright and LockedHow do you deal with annoying airline passengers on your flight? There aren't a lot of options. (Source: Washington Post)
2019-11-1900 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Express LaneA startup is planning to offer Southern California commuters the ability to fly over traffic for a monthly fee. I still think telecommuting makes more sense. (Source: KGTV/San Diego)
2019-11-1801 min
The Evening Bulletin with Perry Michael SimonThe Little Red BookZagat Guides are back in print! Okay, just New York's and just for now, but they're back. Is there a demand for that in an online age? (Source: New York Times)
2019-11-1501 min
The Scott Sands ShowPerry Michael Simon reports from Las Vegas on CES 2019Perry Michael Simon reports from Las Vegas on CES 2019
2019-01-1114 min
Brandwidth On Demand065 - Perry Michael Simon - Seen it all, Done it All and LIVES to tell the tale!You have, no doubt, seen the name Perry Michael Simon many times. He writes a LOT! As Vice-President and Editor of News-Talk-Sports and Podcasting for AllAccess.com, Perry writes comprehensive daily media news coverage and other pieces that appeared at various sites, including BBCAmerica.com. He also covers major conventions like the Consumer Electronics Show, radio Boot Camps, Conclave the recent NAB and many others. After serving as PD for such notable radio stations as Jersey 101.5 and KLSX, Los Angeles. Perry has also been a leader in podcasting, having as Director of Programming for Nerdist Pod...
2018-04-2318 min
The Sound Off PodcastHappy New Year Extravaganza with Perry Michael SimonThere is something refreshing about starting a brand new year with a brand new episode. Radio, and podcast should be excited for 2018; not since the iPhone and iPod has so much technological been exchanged at the holiday season. The good news is that it is a speaker and it plays radio. Perry Michael Simon is the News/Talk and Podcast contributor for AllAccess.com. We spent time looking back at the year in N/T Radio, the state of Sports Radio and Podcast, and then look ahead into 2018 which is certain to be all about what we can do...
2018-01-0134 min
The Sound Off PodcastGoodbye 2016 with AllAccess.com's Perry Michael SimonWe release this episode in the moments when we say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017. Perry Michael Simon is the news talk columnist for AllAccess.com and he provides us with some year end perspective. Radio is a reflection of the community and often the format is a record of how we react to what happens in the world. There's optimism, pessimism, and a while lot left on the table. If one of your New Year's Resolutions is better show prep for you podcast, radio show and streaming show - start here. Also in this episode, I...
2016-12-2842 min
The Sound Off PodcastThe Lack of Radio Innovation with Perry Michael SimonAn over dose of Remedial Media as Perry Michael Simon from AllAccess.com joins us to discuss the "Moment of Silence" at the Conclave Radio conference and the lack of innovation in radio broadcasting. We also reach back to January with an interview Hal Anderson did with Steve Faguy of Fagstein.com about ongoing layoffs in Canadian media.
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2016-07-2226 min