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Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Leaving on a prop planeHey y’all – Today my guest is long-time friend and personal pilot – Marty Stanton. Marty’s daughter graduated from some college in San Diego – I should know, it is in the show, so he flew out from South Carolina to be with her. And when I say flew out, it is not quite “I just flew in from South Carolina and boy are my arms tired,” but it is "he hopped in his 2 seated, took his wife hostage, and flew his tiny plane from coast to coast." We discuss how he tried (and failed) to earn his father’...2025-01-1055 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins 79th district assemblyToday my guest is a candidate for 79th district assembly. She was born and raised in San Diego. She is a proud SDSU alum where she got her Bachelor’s degree AND and her Ed.d in Education leadership. She is Aztec through and through as her mom worked at the school while she was pregnant with LaShae! We talk about dirty politics and transparency and we (mostly me) joke about an attack ad aimed at her, that I found silly. She is all about community, give a few cool little quotes I found inspiring and will probably steal th...2024-10-3040 min
Lead222 Podcast67. Handing Over The Mic To Jake and TonyBo and Dave host one final episode as they pass the mic to our new hosts, Jake and Tony. Get to know Jake and Tony as they share their vision for the podcast's exciting new chapter coming this September.
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Tony on the MicADD - intro episode V1Hey folks, for those expecting a scintillating interview episode, this is a brand new project, launched under the Tony on the Mic banner. ADD – Adult dating for Dummies. We talk about the new dating frontier – dating apps and how to meet someone in 2024. I am happily married and so naïve to what is out there, I mostly sit mouth wide open as I hear about the wild wild world on online dating, intimate pics, sliding into DMs, swiping, how to choose a profile pic and more. I also get a disturbing bit of info about the brazen-ness of today...2024-02-141h 07
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Author / Running Guru Paul GreerToday I am joined by San Diego Running legend Paul Greer. He has a new book out – Going the Distance – Strategies from the first stride to the finish line. It is one tip per page over 250 pages – that helps improve, starts, strides, shoes, breath and more! Whether you are just getting started or you’re a seasoned runner, the man the Union Tribune called the Pied Piper of San Diego Running has lots of stuff to make you better! He has run with the Bulls 5 times, (Pamplona, not Chicago) climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro AND Mt Whitney 13 days apart, he is the Pres...2024-02-061h 10
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Meadow Perry Bubble MagicianToday my guest is - when you think Bubbles, think Meadow Perry! One of the 124 most prominent bubbles magicians in the world according to OIBA! She was on the CW Masters of Illusion, did a week at the world famous Magic Castle in LA, and got a shout out from Penn Gillette of Penn and Teller! We talk about the genesis of bubble magic, how she got into bubble magic and push back against the notion that it isn’t “real” magic – I mean really? Are there wizards somewhere doing “real” magic? We talk about her theater nerd days in high scho...2023-08-291h 08
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Author Jonas RoysterToday my guest is author and inspirational speaker Jonas Royster. He overcame a troubled past, including a few incarcerations, gang banging and a severe alcohol addiction. He is releasing his second book, with 4 more in the pipeline. He is also doing motivational speaking, trying to use his story, struggles and success to point out a road map to what is possible for those in his similar situation. We talk sky-diving, bungee jumping, being a foodie and how to act – and not act when in prison. Check out his book on Amazon “Bangin’ – the Making of a Y.G.” and his next o...2023-08-101h 11
365 DrivenOn the Mic: Podcasting with Larry RobertsLarry Roberts pulls back the curtain on the podcasting universe in this episode of the 365 Driven Podcast. Larry Roberts is a podcasting powerhouse and the creative genius behind Red Hat Media. After burning out in the corporate world, Larry took a dive into a new realm of opportunities. His goal was simple: to find excitement in what he was doing every day. Since 2014, Larry has been making himself a household name within the podcasting industry, speaking on stages of national and global trade events including Podfest Multimedia Expo and Podcast Movement, hosting shows that reached the top 1.5% of podcasts...2023-08-081h 06
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Lorraine Bardeen MicrosoftToday my guest is Lorraine Bardeen, VP and Chief Technology officer at Microsoft! We discuss her journey through life and Cornell (ever heard of it) that led her to Microsoft. We discuss her life through high school and college, and why there are many people in her rolodex she would call before Bill Gates if she needed a tire change. She defends Clippy, the original AI Microsoft assistant, ranks her sisters, and lists keys to success, hiring and what she looks for in a potential fast tracker. She validates my adherence to Atomic Habits. Check out her inspirational and...2023-07-0446 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Author Kitty ZeldisToday my guest is Author Kitty Zeldis. Once an aspiring bun-head (ballet dancer,) she went from publishing almost 40 children themed books and short stories and her last novel, The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights was about a Jewish Prostitute in New Orleans… We cover her journey from one to the other, and lots of stuff in between. She talks about rejection letters, balancing editors and her own vision, and gives some great advice to aspiring writers. How writing novels damaged her reading them, she is often caught up evaluating and rationalizing things in the book that she is simply trying to...2023-06-281h 13
Tony on the MicTony and ... BJ - BJ got marriedBJ is Married! We sit down and catch up with everybody’s favorite bachelor as he settles down with his long-time love Andrea. We talk about the planning, the execution and the whirlwind that is a wedding. We discuss his podcast revival, the intrusive nature of the internet and its listening – all the time. We set the over under WAY too low for the amount of times he would cry. Is syncronicitious a word? Spoiler alert – no. Is Sapiens a real book? Spoiler alert – yes. Chef Andrew and the group at the Make café and the good work they do. (chec...2023-06-241h 05
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Erica and the Golden DoorToday my guest is a relaxed, recentered and rejuvenated Erica Benisch! She just got back from a week at the famous and exclusive Golden Door Spa in San Marcos – as recommended by Oprah! Door to door shuttle service, daily in-room massage and endless activities. But the most impactful part was getting in touch with herself and accessing years of pent-up baggage and trauma. With daily yoga, meditations and access to various therapy explorations she was able to recenter and continue her journey in life and motherhood. She also did archery, fencing, tap dancing and more! We talk about the pr...2023-05-241h 12
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Boston Marathoner Jayden LombardoToday – My guest Jayden Lombardo just returned from completing the most famous, and some say most daunting marathon: the Boston Marathon, 26.2 grueling miles through the streets of Boston, culminating at Heartbreak Hill! He joined 30,000 other runners and finished just before the rain came down in buckets. I pity those who finished later. We learn why the Unicorn is the official symbol of the Boston Marathon, why I call him Quadzilla or the Quadfather, and how he managed to spend an entire week apart from his girlfriend Schmoopy. He enjoyed his first trip to Boston and saw the sites including le...2023-05-1656 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Pam Smith on her slavery roots and race relations todayMy guest today turned down Oprah, the first time she called, but did Tony on the Mic on the first request! She is Pam Smith and she is fascinating. She had a genealogy friend and they were working together for a few years. They discovered one of her friend’s people, owned – as in slavery – her people. How would your react? She tells us about the emotional whirlwind and how it all reconciled. Spoiler alert: after some tense moments they are still friends 30 years later. She is a long time civil rights activist who has worked with Jesse Jackson, Barack...2023-05-091h 33
Tony on the MicTony on The Mic - Teacher / Author MC ShawMy guest is Author / teacher MacArthur Shaw! He has written and published his first book, Adventures in Subbing, the life and times of a classroom mercenary. It is loaded with tales from the various schools and classrooms. It is also loaded with adult language – he pulls no punches. We talk about the various times we have been punched in the mouth for being a smart ass in our lives, and agree, it needs to happen to more smartasses. We talk about Smashmouth – unrelated – and a tribute to Shock G from Digital Underground! He also talks about his days of fencin...2023-05-021h 20
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Lori Beisel and her Ayahuasca tripToday I have a return guest Lori Biesel of Starseed Galactic enterprises! We talk about the power of high vibrational frequency music, and how it can help is so many areas – youtube it! We talk about getting in touch with the Source, and achieving balance in your life, but mostly we discuss her first Ayahuasca trip! A three-day guided trip of meditation, yoga and hallucinogens, into the depths of her consciousness. The light, the visions, the freedom, the puking… If you have never tried this, I am not sure if this will make you more or less likely to cons...2023-04-071h 19
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Lets talk about (no) sexToday we revisit a real-life transgender man, who is asexual, and a woman who is not interested in having sex. We learn about the trials and tribulations, challenges in school and at home with family. We talk about labels and the problem some people in society have accepting other’s lifestyles, choices and identities. We learn all kinds of new words and definitions. We ranked best friends, laughed childishly at the planet Uranus for childish reasons. We touch on Drag Queens reading to kids and find out if Al Capone and the mafia owned and ran gay bars. My bu...2023-03-291h 08
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Sky the tattoo artistSo, I got a tattoo, my first tattoo. I decided to interview a well rated tattoo artist for the pod, and what better way than to do it while I am in the chair! I talk about how it hurts mostly, but I get to ask questions I have always wondered. Is there anything you won’t tattoo? What is the longest continuous tattoo session? Should I use a pain killing gel, or is pain part of the process? Do you tattoo drunk people? Have you ever tried to talk someone out of a tattoo? We meet his business pa...2023-02-2843 min
Tony on the MicTOTM - Disneyland with Patrick MahomesMy day at Disneyland with Patrick Mahomes. Isabella got some discount (but still expensive) tickets to Disneyland a few months back through her work. We set the date, scheduled coverage for work and planned an awesome day! We had no idea that when Kansas City won the Super Bowl, and Patrick Mahomes exclaimed “I’m going to Disneyland!” that we would be there together and forever intertwined in history. Hear about our great day and our embellished account of the details. Tony on the Mic has a policy of honesty and transparency, so I came clean at the end about...2023-02-1944 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Living in the spirit with meditation and yoga and moreToday I am so excited to take another step in my life / spiritual journey. I sit with Three “Spirit Livers” (people who live in the spirit. *Trademark, Tony on the Mic.) We talk about getting in touch with our feelings and actual honest, inner desires. We talk meditation, positive outlook, manifesting and determining what we really want down deep, versus what we think we are supposed to want, and sometimes say we want. We lay some simple groundwork for you to start a journey and set the foundation for self-introspection. I try to overcome deflection, procrastination and excuse making. We t...2023-02-081h 29
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Ultra MarathonersToday my guests are ultra Marathoners – Jayden Lombardo and Jake Ennis. They recently put a 50-mile race under their belt, and have qualified for the Boston Marathon in April. After that, they set their sites on an Iron Man triathlon and/or a 100 mile race. Hear about the training discipline, the diet, the ambitions, injuries, and insights they gain while doing this grueling activity. They get very personal… some might say TOO personal, in the details they share. Hear the horrors and hazards of running for 13 hours straight – for the “short” 50 mile races. What do they think about, why they don’t...2023-01-311h 23
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Pt 2 Sexuality and GenderIn Part 2 of my cross generational, gender identity and sexuality discussion, we cover the Adams Apple – I learned more about it today - The difference in physical transformations m between male to female, female to male, the surgery, hormones etc. We talk about family’s acceptance, or not. We talk about some more obscure labels, and ask are they necessary. They explain that sometimes trying on a label is like trying on a shirt, it might not fit, but it is good to know you tried it on, and that it did not fit. and once and for all decla...2023-01-2350 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Pt 1 The sexual and gender spectrumsToday on Tony on the Mic, I sit down with the alphabet kids – that’s what I’m calling them. I’m trying to make it a thing. No, Not ABCDEFG, but LGBTQIA+?. I sit with a trans-bisexual and an asexual/pansexual/demisexual. I try to understand, and they try to be patient with this boomer. We talk about labels, are there enough? Are there too many? We talk definitions. We talk about their journey. Also, the difference between sexuality and gender, Asexual versus Demisexual vs pansexual… It was a lot to digest in one sitting, I thank my guests for...2023-01-1656 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - revisiting the cyst on my brain with an look back on how it was discovered.Hey guys – as devoted fans and family and friends know, I have a cyst on my brain (Some of you are not surprised…) It was discovered during an unfortunate incident (accidental overdose on lean… listen for details.) Well a bout of headaches, dizziness and ringing ears has my doctor wanting to take another look. So in honor of having an MRI - am dropping a re-issue of the episode of how and why it was discovered. Sounds like it should be serious… but I approach it with humor and confidence, some might say denial. 2023-01-1450 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic Narcippa Teague - Daddy I'm ScaredToday on Tony on the mic, my guest is Narcippa Teague, author of “Daddy I’m Scared.” A children’s book about how to confront the monsters and fear, in a flashback, super hero type tale. That is pretty complex for a kids’ book, but I have read it and he pulls it off in an engaging tale. The book was just released this September. We talk about his inspiration for the book, and the process. We also talk about his second marriage, which was to his high school sweetheart whose heart he broke back in the day. They met shortl...2023-01-1040 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Lori Biesel Starseed GalacticToday my guest is Lori Biesel, an aestheologist (skin expert) energy healer, motivational speaker and founder of Starseed Galactic Enterprises. She has gone though a transformation and reset her life. A past life of mistakes and regrets was transformed into a deeper understanding of love, forgiveness, herself, the universe, the Creator, and power of vibrations and energy. She tells you how to start your day - and your new life. She is very forthcoming about her low points and life mistakes and how she used those experiences to stay focused. She sees interdimensional beings, can heal herself and show...2023-01-031h 16
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Project Connect and Alli Jo's swim schoolToday I sit wth Alli Jo, of Alli Jo’s Swim school, and more passionately, she founded and works with Project Connect (17:00.) They work with Monarch School, which is a school for homeless kids. They provide a Thanksgiving festival to provide a wonderful, normalized Thanksgiving dinner and events to a group that normally does not have what we take for granted. Great meal, then festival – dancing, carnival games, prizes, petting zoo and more. This event is 100% volunteer driven and everything is donated. One guy is organizing the cooking and delivery of 50 turkeys in a turkey caravan across the Coronado brid...2022-11-121h 12
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Tony Orlando (not that one)Today I sit down with Tony Orlando who is running for La Mesa city Council. We talk about the whys and the why nows, his ideas and platforms, and go into what I have called mailer-gate: a controversial mailer that went out and caused all kinds of commotion in the community. How he got a calling to the ministry at 14, how you people in La mesa can get potholes fixed quickly – without resorting to obscene graffiti. (That is a real inside La Mesa reference.) We play some Tony Orlando and Dawn in and out of breaks, and cut short hi...2022-10-301h 14
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Chicago TripHey hey y’all, I’m back from a short hiatus for episode 100!! 100 episodes in 100 weeks! Missed a couple weeks, doubled up on a few weeks and here we are! 100 in the bank, looking forward to the next 100! We took a trip to Chicago – caught a Cubs game, ate tons of deep dish pizza, caught the amazing Kayla Drescher at the really cool, speakeasy magic club The Magic Lounge! Paige Thompson was the headliner and it was a blast! Check out Kayla’s Podcast Shezam! Hit her up on her website magicinheels.com and tell her to go on Tony on...2022-10-191h 19
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Jennifer CoburnToday my guest is Jennifer Coburn, author of We’ll Always Have Paris, Reinventing Mona and a number of other entertaining, light-ish books. She learned about the Lebensborn Program and was compelled to learn more and share. This was a program created in 1935 to be the wellspring of future generations descended from those Nazi authorities deemed “racially valuable.” They bred kids with SS soldiers and women “volunteers.” They also stole babies from other countries that fit the mold. It is an appalling, true look into history from the perspective of three fictional women. It is kind of Handmaids Tale meets Swin...2022-09-261h 15
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Cobra KaiSpoiler Alert! I don’t just spoil Cobra Kai by telling you what happened tell you what happened, but spoil it by telling you all the stupid stuff that’s too dumb to enjoy. I watched season 1 with high expectations and anticipation and was only mildly disappointed. The 15 minutes they spent writing the screenplay was just not enough, but it was OK, my friends from the Karate Kid movies were back and I was here for it. the season 2 was just too stupid to finish. I know lots of people love the show, and I am glad when someone find...2022-09-231h 18
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Coach John KenteraToday my guest is longtime San Diego Sports radio personality John “Coach” Kentera. We talk about his start, how he got the nickname the coach and his early coaching career. He tells us about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the biz, and some of his favorite interviews and memories. From Duke Snider to Tony Gwynn to Manny Machado, coach has studied the Padres in depth for a long time. He also talks about the early days with Hacksaw, Jim Rome and Ferrell on the bench.2022-09-191h 10
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - House of Blues recap!Today we reminisce about our House of Blues gig. We played a party and it was amazing! BJ joins me and describes it like a “fever dream” – Yeah, we were playing our set at the house of blues, and it was interrupted by the original R2D2 and some legit storm troupers. Then as we were breaking down to move to the other room, William Hung and the “She Bang dancers” comes out to the stage. Then I pass Oscar from the office in the green room and Flava Flav wearing his clock taking some pictures with guests… it actually sou...2022-09-1544 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - USD football insightsThis week I had a chance to check out the 2022 version of USD football, first at the preseason scrimmage, then at the first game. While at the scrimmage, I was able to get a few words from Coach Lindsey – and his wife Eva. I caught up with the athletic director, butchered his name, then had a nice chat. Then talked to a WR who had a TD in the scrimmage. All in all, it was a great day and the team looks ready to do battle for another Pioneer League crown. 2022-09-0826 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - House of Blues PreviewHey everyone we have a special preview review episode! I am playing at the House of Blues Wednesday night with BJ and the Bizz and we talk about the event, the other guests, the past events, some girl’s search for cocaine (spoiler alert, she did not find it with us… or at least me…) Bj joins me to talk about his music at the Zoo and Safari Park and we talk about being at an event with Flava Flav, Oscar Nunez (the office) and past special guests. Gary Busey was booked for this gig, but … he has another commitme2022-08-3036 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Referee Brian MillsToday I spoke with CIF football crew chief Brian Mills. He has been refereeing for 21 years and has risen to the top of the San Diego County referee food chain. He talks about the declining relationship between coaches and officials, parents and officials and parents and coaches as the pressure mounts on kids playing sports. Parents today lose their mind, blaming officials, teammates, and coaches to avoid the scourge of being humiliated with a participation trophy and shattering the dreams of their kid playing professional sports. As fate would have it the day after we spoke, I went to...2022-08-231h 07
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - growing up in "The Club"Today, to get my guest, I had to pixelate his face, distort his voice and beep his name and still had to make him an offer he couldn’t refuse. He had a fairly non-descript childhood, until his mom remarried – remarried to the mob! Hear how he was pampered and protected as a child and grew up under the watchful eye of members of “the club.” I learned a lot, and heard some juicy stuff I could not use. Part one is a fascinating look into the real, daily lives of this one particular “connected” family. Feuds, plots, incidents and accident...2022-08-1459 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Cancer Follow up and check inToday I have a follow up with 4 – count ‘em 4 – cancer survivors. They vary in age, gender, cancer diagnosis and treatment and how they are moving on! They have some words of advice: Get you mammograms, know your body, follow up with doctor if things are out of whack, and “feel it on the first” reminding you to do a self body screening the first of every month. We talk about how to a self check for women and men. I drop (repeatedly) about my band playing at the House of Blues … I just really like saying that… Details at Tonyonthemic.c...2022-08-012h 04
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - David Walker CreatorMy guest today double Eisner award winner David F Walker. He received two of the prestigious awards at Comic Con the day after he joined me on the podcast. His list of credentials is way too long but Google this dude. He has worked for DC and Marvel and birthed a wholly original character from idea to a TV show – check out Naomi! He has projects in the pipeline and a long list of work and credits. David learns how much I disliked him back in the day and why, find out why we still hate the late John Mo...2022-07-241h 39
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic the return of EvisonToday my guest is NYT best selling author Jonathon Evison. His latest release, Small World, is a sweeping epic of the American experience. (Yes, have read it, and yes, it is really good. No, I didn’t come up with the term “sweeping epic – that was someone much smarter than me.) He also wrote the book “The Fundamentals of Caregiving” which became a movie currently available on Netflix. It is based on his time as a caregiver for a young man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and stars Paul Rudd. It is funny, hopeful and honest. He also currently has the number...2022-07-171h 01
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - David Elizondo Co-founder First Light WhiskeyToday my guest is David Elizondo, cofounder of First Light Whiskey. It is a coffee infused whiskey. A local American Whiskey made with Organic Agave and Real coffee extract. I take my first on air shot, 2 actually, one of each flavor. I thought this was going to be a Bailey’s-esque sweet, flavored drink, but it was a delicious coffee infused, smooth whiskey. I am not a big drinker and was thrilled at the smooth texture. We go through the ideation process that came out of a class project while David was a grad student at SDSU. Hand mixing th...2022-07-091h 01
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Caricature Artist Greg DohlenToday on the podcast – Katy Perry! The Rock! Ryan Reynolds! Gal Gadot! John Mayer! Alyssa Milano! ... All had their caricature drawn by this guy… Caricature artist to the stars – Greg Dohlen. AKA – the King of Sting! That’s a nickname he was given on the comedy central show Nathan For You. We talk about his humble beginnings, from drawing his crush in high school, to touring a children’s hospital with Alyssa Milano drawing the kids to cheer them up and chatting about caricatures with John Mayer. He also did a deep dive into 3D drawing (which I cut most of it o...2022-07-031h 08
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Blue Angel Jerry TuckerToday my guest is a former fighter pilot and Blue Angel, and also commercial pilot for Southwest Airlines. His biggest fear was not a Mach 1 barrel roll maneuver, but general seating on a southwest flight from LA to Vegas. He tells us how real Top Gun 1 and 2 are, he shares his flight name, spoiler alert, not near as cool as Maverick or Joker or Viper. He does a terrible Russian accent, describes a real life encounter with a MIG and how he proposed to his wife four days after their face to face meeting – they were pen pals for a...2022-06-261h 09
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Jerome Gross hypnotiseToday’s guest is a return guest, Jerome Gross – fitness coach, yoga and spiritual guide and, wait for it, hypnotist. We talk more about the mind body connection and the importance of mental and spiritual health for how it affects us and our bodies. We talk about how it takes practice, commitment and most of all a willingness to be better. Most of us, me included are afraid to be better. It is a lot easier to poke fun at stuff that is faulty, than try to rise above it. We talk about past lives, death and the afterlife, and...2022-06-2059 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Attorney Deann SalcidoToday my guest is former CA judge and current Family court attorney Deann Salcido. She was the youngest Latina ever appointed to judgeship in CA. We talk about her ascension to judgeship and the conflicts she had while serving. We hear how she tried to do it her way and stand up for the little guy in her own way. We talk about some cases, some sentencing and, as usual, some nonsense.2022-06-131h 11
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Dark Web,led by Jim StickleyOn today’s episode Cyber expert Jim Stickley leads us down a dark, scary rabbit hole into the Dark Web. We teach you step by step how to access the dark web. No it is not WWW.Darkweb.com – but it’s not far from that. You learn how to search anonymously for everything thing from poison, to flamethrowers, to hitmen, to kidneys to weed infused girl scout cookies, and obviously much more, and some really dark stuff. We talk a bit about how to protect your computer while you do it, and how to talk to your kids about...2022-06-061h 18
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Juneteenth in La Mesa!Scooch over Cinco De Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, Octoberfest – there is another reason to celebrate! Juneteenth is here and an official federally acknowledged Holiday! Learn why this is an important date in American History and, as importantly – celebrate! There are never too many reasons to celebrate. There are Juneteenth celebrations springing up all over the country – find one near you, check it out and join in the revelry. Today we talk a little about the local La Mesa celebration, but there is sure to be one near you! 2022-06-0230 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Anthony Jerome, energy healer, chi balancerMy guest today is Anthony Jerome – A yoga enthusiast, mind body and spirit counselor, energy healer, hypnotherapist, and intuitive reader. He balances my chi, eases some of my pain – for real – as I try to walk the line of being open minded while pushing back a little. He is also a fitness enthusiast and trainer. Has worked with professional athletes and was a record-breaking track athlete. He grew up in San Diego and has traveled to India 5 times as part of his spiritual journey. He works with people to give you the tools to navigate stress, fears, sadness, anxiety and oth...2022-05-281h 19
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Pharma Ad Man Jay Carter!My guest today is award winning magazine ad man, our own little Don Draper – Jay Carter! He has spent a career is pharmaceutical advertising and serving. Some might say the two are mutually exclusive. We talk about his job and his journey, the ethics of prescription drug pricing, and his broad recognition in the field: including 2018 Alumni of the year from University of Michigan pharmacy college, and 2022 winner of a Pinnacle and a Manny – both anointing person of the year in the field! Jay is one of the best guys I know and one of the most annoyingly humble guys...2022-05-221h 17
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Return of the God squad (replay)As a companion piece to the Richard Lawrence interview, we revisit a couple of hip, young, dedicated activists... at least that is what they were in the 60s, when they both were involved with the famous Selma to Montgomery march. The met through coincidence (grandkids in little league) and 10 years after they met, they realized through casual conversation that they had worked side by side 50 years earlier in Alabama! Hear how a black minister from the south side of Chicago and a white seminary student from San FRancisco saw the events in Selma. 2022-05-041h 24
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Richard Lawrence Marching with MLK and a lifetime of crusadingToday’s episode is a little different. Reverend Richard Lawrence, who protested with Martin Luther King Jr, and was also a part of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama, was featured a little while back on Popular Nation, where he discussed a lifetime of dedication to social justice, civil rights and equality. He talks about his early days in the church and the movement, how he picked his specific church – spoiler alert, it was because they had a baseball team. He compares the issues and efforts, then versus now. He also talks about the wins, the losses the...2022-05-041h 11
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - YOGA! Jennifer DeMarcoToday my guest is Yoga guru / enthusiast Jennifer DeMarco. She teaches at couple of colleges, a couple of spas and resorts and has a website dropping soon! Listen to her talk about her introduction to yoga and lifestyle. She ranks Zumba, Richard Simmons, Jazzercise, Tae-bo and other exercise classes, as well as her top all time Swami’s and Gurus! We talk about how to keep cool under pressure, forgive – others AND your self and which band is better, the Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin and much more! 2022-04-251h 29
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Tracy StoneTracy Stone has been making a living performing since his lip sync days back at Mt. Hood Community College, where we met. He graduated from lip-syncs and dance contests to performing with Romeo and as the Amazing Tracy Stone. He did USO tours, Japan, Guam, Philippines and more! His current band, Designband (not “the” Designband) performs all over the greater northwest at casinos, clubs as well as weddings and private events. We met at MHCC and competed for years in lip syncs, dance contests and everything under the sun. I got a real job, and he has been steady perf...2022-04-171h 00
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Bob's Party DebacleOn this, the farewell episode of Tony on the mic, I have such a horrible performance at a party I seriously contemplate hanging up the microphone for good. Between calling the 90 year old guest of honor the wrong name… about 17 times… and not scouting the place to check Wi-Fi and wireless capabilities, it was a sh*t show from beginning to end. My brother BJ tries to cheer me up and talk me off the ledge – with mixed results. Listen in on how a seasoned vet, with his 10,000 hours (which should make him an expert) on a microphone, completely got th...2022-04-1235 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - The Portland Pod, Pt 2On this episode, BJ and I talk about my trip to Portland, where I sang with an old friend’s band, saw the Blazers at the new Moda center, got to see my nieces, whom I really like (when they aren’t being mean.) One niece won a state championship in basketball, one won a state championship in Gymnastics and the one who was the biggest winner of all, got to hang out with me! Update on Mom’s stroke recovery and Valory’s cancer journey, a few travel tips and hidden gems, and more! 2022-04-031h 02
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Slap heard round the worldToday Jim McDowell and I break down “the slap heard ‘round the world” – Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke he made at Jada Pinket-Smith’s expense. The Fresh Prince's life got flipped turned upside down. Did Chris Rock cross the line? Is Will Smith and his wife Jada fair game at an event like that? Was it a roast? Is violence ever the answer? We will tell you. We will answer all of the questions… because we know… everything… 2022-03-2959 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - 19 Shades of Black's John BrooksToday I am joined by John Brooks, writer and producer of “19 Shades of Black,” a documentary asking 19 black women about their experience and women of color in the world today. This award-winning documentary has been in several festivals and is available to the public for a limited time. We meet the author and learn of his inspiration for the project and the process. He shares his passion for language and travel and his encyclopedia level knowledge of Star Trek. We hear about his campaigns for congress, (yes, “campaigns,” plural ... glutton for punishment I guess) his musical proclivity, other projects and what...2022-02-221h 05
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Cancer surviving sistersToday I am joined by the Macrina Sisters, two airtight sisters who shared experiences like most sisters, then were there for each other as they each went through breast cancer resulting in double mastectomies. They talk about what is was like to go through it, and to watch their sister go through it. How wonderful it was to have the support system, and also how painful it was to watch someone you are that close to go through it. One grew up a star BMX rider, one of the very few girls in the mostly boys sport in the 80...2022-02-151h 15
Mic and TonyMic and Tony Talk Time Machine stuffWould you kill Hitler if you had a Time Machine? Mic and Tony disagree on this one.2022-02-1111 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Marina Inserra Miss California 2014 and Scuba Queen USAToday I am joined by Marina Inserra, the most beautiful woman in the world according to a role she played in a 2019 Movie Ruta Madre! She got the credit, but her part ended up on the editing room floor… She was Miss California 2014 and Scuba Queen USA and competed for Scuba Queen International (Miss India won the title that year.) She has trained dolphins, done lots of theater, and been to at least 17 countries, including living in Abu Dhabi! She tells us which podcast is better, this one or Mike Bissett’s. Find out her origins in the pageant worl...2022-02-081h 09
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Portland Pod - catching up!Today – the topic is Stumptown! I am not sure if anyone actually calls it that, but we went to Portland Oregon to see family and friends! BJ helps ne navigate the tales and the headline is we got very little rain and Mt Hood was out almost every day! I saw cousins and nieces and nephews and lots of friends. Met up with David Walker (27:25) for some inspiration and started scheming to exploit his success, had a Village People / Greased Lightning reunion with some old friends at Hooligans' (49:00) and caught the number 1 girls basketball team in the state of Or...2022-01-311h 28
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Kyle Keys life with AMN and in a wheelchairTodays guest is Kyle Keys! Kyle has Adrenomyelonueropathy – AMN. I it is an inherited condition that attacks the nervous system. At 21 he started showing symptoms and at 26 he was confined to a wheelchair. At 36, he talks about dealing with the slow degenerative process, accessibility in today’s world, and the lessons he learned. We discuss the soft bigotry of low expectations and people wondering how he could always or be in a good mood or drive. We hear about his trip to Russia and seeing the actual body of Lenin AND George Hamilton, one was tombed one was tanned (gues...2022-01-261h 06
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - LOCAL - FHLL little league round tableHello folks – if you have ever played little league, had kids play little league, coached little league or even heard of little league – today’s podcast is for you! Three former league presidents sit down and reminisce about kids, parents and coaches and try to stay civil and semi discreet. This was 3 hours of letting off steam and laughing, cut down to about 90 minutes. It could have been a whole podcast series on its own – and might still be! We namedrop and tease some people we like and respect, we edit out many others and try to stay on track sh...2022-01-121h 37
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Japanese football with Kido and AnthonyKon'nichiwa people! Today I am joined by Takato Kido, star receiver for the Panasonic Impulse and his sidekick QB Anthony Lawrence ahead of the big game – the Rice bowl, The Japanese Super Bowl. We navigate the language divide to learn about American football in Japan, how it’s integrated in the culture and how it compares to the American version. We learn about Japanese food, movies, music and more! We pay homage to a Jackie Chan reference (even though Jackie Chan is from Hong Kong, and Kido is Japanese, the bit still holds up… pretty well…) We dump on the city...2021-12-3144 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Spiderman No Way HomeOn today’s episode, I am joined by 2 of the biggest web-heads on the planet – no, not internet website guys, but Spiderman fans Jarrod Weintraub and Richie Lawrence. We spoil Spiderman No Way Home – if you have not seen it – don’t listen! Just download because I need the numbers, then come back and listen later. I crown it my favorite superhero movie of all time. We have several covers of the iconic theme, spoilers and Easter Eggs galore, internet chatter and call backs. Anthony unwittingly chimes in from Japan via text. If you like Spiderman, you should listen. If you lov...2021-12-241h 22
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - I'm Hip with BJ LawrenceToday my guest is my brother BJ! We start out talking about his impending hip replacement (his second) and do some “hip” puns. It quickly devolves into story time about adult softball, what happens when you don’t warm up and trying to get your body to do what your brain still thinks it can do. We chop it up about the time he chopped it up with Donnie Most – you may know him as Happy Days’ Ralph Malph, being on Game shows, being called onto the stage to sing during a Michael Franti and Spearhead concert, and we complain t...2021-12-141h 16
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Return of the Doc - Davey Smith returnsToday is the return of the Doc – my wife’s favorite guest, doctor Davey! We talk about the latest on Covid (a little) and he shares some fun tales from the ER (No, he was not an ER Doc, but it sounds more catchy than “tales from the virologist and contagious specialist”) We talk about myths and facts in the supplement fields (yeah, you are probably wasting a lot of money, I was) The placebo effect, Keto versus Mediterranean diet, Cryotherapy, B-12 shots and more! We also learn that to be a drug, there has to be a controlled series o...2021-12-061h 06
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Searching for birth parents with Jennifer MutterToday my guest is Jennifer Mutter, she went on a years long journey in search of her birth parents and the results will surprise you! She shares a tale of a series of remarkable coincidences and a story filled with laughter, tears and inspiration. With her trusty personal Sherlock Holmes (our friend Nelson Dean) she delves into the internet and ancestry websites and more to unlock a part of her past. We had to condense some of the details for time, I found a fun and funny way to do that. We also learn about her, her kids, her...2021-11-301h 06
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - My first "TRIP"Hey Folks – I’m back! Sorry for the downtime, but an out of town funeral, followed by a covid scare and – three count ‘em THREE negative covid tests, then an accidental overdose on cough syrup that landed me in the hospital … well… it has been a month. My brother Bj helps me navigate this episode as I try to describe my first “TRIP,” and defend my honor and integrity against the accusation that I was trying the sizzurp, lean, or “Purple drank” for fun, because it was no fun at all. (Fun fact – in 2019 an estimate 1 out of 10 teenagers used cough syrup or co...2021-11-2650 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Mindful Dying with Tom Owen-TowleThis Episode is part two with Reverend Dr. Tom Owen-Towle. He does seminars on graceful aging and mindful dying, and we talk about preparing to die … seriously, it is more fun and more interesting than that makes it sound. Nobody wants to talk about, or plan for, death. Tom points out all data and science points to death happening in 100.00% human lives. Talk to those nearing the end. Mend fences. Spell out your wishes. Tom tells us all the things we should be dealing with, celebrating and getting rid of – material possessions as well as emotional baggage. T...2021-11-021h 02
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Tom Owen-Towle on mindful Aging and Cliff Lawrence summaryMy guest today is the Reverend Dr. Tom Owen-Towle. He has written books on Conscious Aging and Mindful Dying, as well as many other books on spirituality and living. The timing on this is a bit distracting as I had a death in the family shortly before recording. If you only listen to the first couple minutes, hear this: Say I love you. Make the call. Make amends and mend fences. It sounds cliché, but it is so important. Also, take care of the practical – do you want to be cremated? Buried? If so where? What kind of funeral? Form...2021-10-2755 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - LOCAL - GHS 2021 senior Cheer messagesThe 2021 GHS cheerleaders share their reflections about walking onto the field for the last time as Foothillers.2021-10-1710 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - LOCAL - GHS 2021 senior football messagesThe senior night speeches from the team in the boys' own voices! 2021-10-1715 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Reunion Episode, Pt 2Here we go with part two of the awkward meets the awesome weekend! The grown up “cool” Tony revisits the stomping ground of clumsy, evolving Tony. We meet the legends Gail and Kimmie face-to-face. Kelly Dufford’s light still shines as bright as it did in high school. I come to terms with my preconceived notions of Summerville versus the reality. I have a new nemesis – Randy Ward – he thought he was so cool on the dance floor… My wife rents me out to anyone who doesn’t have a dance partner, and much much more about people you probably don’t...2021-10-071h 09
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Reunion Episode, Pt. 1The long-awaited reunion episode! Part one! So many memories it is a 2 parter! With my brother BJ as co-pilot I talk about how this summer, the wittiest person in the class of 1981 (750+ graduates) went to my 40 year high school reunion in Summerville SC. Everyone was so much older than I was! And I was so much cooler than they all remembered. I talk about how teenage Tony processed the south and how the grown up Tony reconciled it. I pay tribute the holy trinity of high school crushes, invite the most well know alum of that year – Perry Cuda – to c...2021-10-0659 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Scott AtwoodToday I sit down with Scott Atwood, recovering alcoholic. He has not a drink in 17 years, but still has to focus day to day and considers himself “recovering.” He talks about his days of hiding vodka bottles in snowbanks and nights of drinking alone. He has sponsored several people, why some were successful, and some weren’t. We also talk about some of his youthful shenanigans, his go to deep dish pizza joint, his faith in mankind – moving to new regions without a job. And his great leap to San Diego for Love – and the ultimatum that made him face his d...2021-09-281h 17
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Valory J LawrenceOn this episode I sit down with Valory J Lawrence and she opens up about her struggle with weight, injuries and pain. She is battling depression, injuries and immobility. We launch a contest to name her crippling bitch of an inner voice, and hatch a plan to kill it. We talk about her comedy touring days and how that was. We also try to look forward and lay out a plan to mobility and health.2021-09-241h 20
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - God Squad Can I get an Amen? Today I talk to the God Squad - shout out to Keeping the Faith – Ordained Reverends Tom Owen-Towle and Richard Lawrence met in the stands of a little league field watching their grandkids play. They enjoyed each other’s company and talked about sports, life and Religion. Then years later, they discovered they both participated with Martin Luther King, John Lewis etc. and marched from Selma to Montgomery for voting rights for black people. They came from Chicago and California and helped clean fields prepare sleep areas for the famous multiday march. Here t...2021-09-121h 24
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Brian TrenkleBrian is a 26 year-old Engineer with a great job, a wife, new baby and just bought a house. Then, during Covid, he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. He shares how he tried to make sense of it all and how he coped with it. He is in the middle of his Chemo schedule and the prognosis is good! We also talk about his days as a science nerd, band nerd and just all-around nerd. We talk about the time he saved a 2 year old from drowning in a neighborhood pool, his scenic proposal to his wife, he tells me what...2021-08-251h 07
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - LOCAL - Chris HolmesOn this episode I get to know Chris Holmes, the new head coach of the Grossmont High school football team. He talks about his history coaching high school football here in east county, much of it with Foothiller rivals. Chris credits his coaching influences and mentors, some of his favorite teammates, players and moments and his goals with the team. We talk about student transfers, 7 on 7s, and other high school football topics. We learn he is a SpongeBob guy, a big Tupac fan – that took a turn – and we discuss which John Wick was the best of the tril...2021-08-1956 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic (ZOOM) Author Jonathon EvisonMy guest today is Jonathon Evison, New York Times best selling author. Adult content, lots of candor and I stopped beeping about 1/3 of the way through… Jonathon wrote All about Lulu and Lawn Boy, both of which I read and recommend, and he just released Legends of the North Cascades, which I have bought, but not read yet, its on the list! He has another half dozen books and his latest, small world, is due out next year. We talk about his process and inspirations, generational parenting and do a deep dive into Seattle Music and some Seattle sports. He...2021-08-161h 25
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Utah Ute TE Dalton KincaidI sat down with Dalton in the spring when there was talk of some schools playing football in the spring. Utah played a (semi) regular schedule, so I waited until he started camp at Utah to release it. Dalton talks Division 1 football and the transfer portal. He talks about the Utes and the season outlook, his favorite teammates at Utah and at USD. Why he transferred and how that all came down. We also talk about his lost loves, first crushes, his “agile, birthing hips,” and day 8 hazing at USD. WE compare old school music versus new school music, and...2021-08-1156 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Author Mikel J. WilsonOn this episode I sit down with author Mikel J. Wilson. After fleeing Tennessee for the greener pastures in California, Mikel hit some hard times and ended up living on the streets for a while. He never lost focus and just released his 3rd book in the Mourning Dove Mysteries series, and his 4th book overall. We talk about his journey, his inspiration, his process and the highs and the lows. His novels are not just “who done it?” but also “how done it?” as he incorporates clever mysteries into the methods, not just the murderers! We talk good food, fu...2021-08-081h 01
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Coach Dale LindseyOn this episode, I sit down with Dale Lindsey, former long time NFL player and coach, and current USD head coach as they break camp for a new season. I did this at his office! Yes, my first mobile recording! Coach Lindsey had a locker next to Jim Brown, played against Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers Dick Butkis and more! Was the Defensive coordinator in San Diego and coached Junior Seau. He compares him to Brian Urlacher and Ray Lewis. He left the infamous “thin thirty” at Kentucky (look it up) and went on to be drafted and have a grea...2021-08-061h 27
Dirty 'Kin BasaEpisode 16: Tony kicks the mic table, again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and againIn this episode, other than Tony kicking the mic table, we talk about important things, as ever.
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Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - LOCAL - Sam SpennyOn this episode I sit down with Sam Spenny and talk about her work as an animal advocate and her role in breaking up a puppy peddler ring. She also candidly shares her story about miscarriages and her miracle baby. Despite the serious issues, we manage to have an open conversation that is not as much of a bummer as it seems! We also talk about her coaching gymnastic and dance, the impact she hopes to make on her student athletes, and I get challenged to do a real cartwheel! Actually, it was a one-handed cartwheel, but that is...2021-07-231h 04
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Dallas and Ryan talk comedyOn this beep free, explicit episode, I sit down with comics Ryan Shores and eventually Dallas McLaughlin. They talk about local comedy and the evolution of their careers, bring up a bunch of people you have never heard of and make fun of me and my sponsors … I am trying to remember why I actually had them on my show… They talk about bar fights and bringer shows and debate the eternal question: To drink or not to drink before a show. Tune in for a train wreck of a conversation, but in a fun way. 2021-07-211h 34
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Coach Rene ClarkOn today’s episode, I am joined by fast rising coaching prodigy Rene Clark. He tells us how he quickly jumped into coaching after his college football career. Why he got into it and how he has climbed so fast. He talks about what he loves about coaching, recruiting and all things football. He talks about growing up racially mixed, shares what makes him cry, and we do an NBA deep dive. That and much more! I also hear there is an extended interview that Rene secured, but if you see him, ask him about it! 2021-07-141h 02
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Jennifer CoburnMy guest today is publicist and author Jennifer Coburn. We follow her from NY prep school to University of Michigan to San Diego. While partially a New Yorker at heart, she loves SD now. She has published several books and optioned one for a movie – her new book Cradles of the Reich is scheduled for release in September 2022. A handmaid’s Tail-esque story about a real Nazi birth camp, where they tried to breed 2 million perfect Germans… Hear how her introvert husband proposed during an improv show and she thought he was ruining the scene! She is a volunteer at the gr...2021-06-271h 33
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Shelley ZimmermanOn this episode I sit down with Former Chief of Police Shelley Zimmerman, and one of her first partners on the force, my cousin Gary Lawrence. Both retired from the police dept., and we talk about the pros and cons of being a police officer and tell some stories from the field. Chief Zimmerman went undercover at a high school BEFORE there was such a thing as 21 Jump Street! First female SDPD Chief, and her 35 years sets a record for female sworn officers. Her post career endeavors include training for an Iron man triathlon and a 640 mile bike ride to...2021-06-221h 36
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Jeff BrookerOn this episode, I sit down with Dep. City Attorney Jeff Brooker. We talk about his job, his obsession – Star Wars – his old days as the sexy, right-out-of-the-movies pool boy, a little Star Wars, Red Flag laws and a little more Star Wars (I edit out 90% of the Star Wars talk) We play the Newlywed game to find out how well he knows his wife, and we talk a long walk down memory lane. A great, heart touching episode of Tony on the Mic!2021-06-131h 30
The Tony Robbins PodcastThe Mic is Mightier than the Sword | Bishop T.D. Jakes & Tony Robbins in candid conversationKnown as America’s Best Preacher, Bishop T.D. Jakes shares with Tony how you can become a great orator. Combining passion with power, instinct and intellect, Jakes creates a recipe that you can follow to have your message touch hearts and souls and change the world. This dynamic conversation with Tony and T.D. will touch your heart, make you laugh, and teach you wisdom you can use in your daily life. Interested in hearing more from Bishop T.D. Jakes? Listen to past episodes where he took part on the Tony Robbins podcast here. Previous Ep...2021-06-081h 36
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Seth HettenaMy guest today is Seth Hettena, a writer for Rolling Stone Magazine. He has a documentary about Rudy Giuliani being made through Rolling Stone to be released in 2022 (same producing team as Ozark.) He talked Jazz with Hugh Heffner, war and wag the dog with Woody Harrelson, and was menaced by G. Gordon Liddy. He also opens up about overcoming his struggle with marijuana and his inner conflict about the legalization of it. Lots of cool stuff!2021-06-081h 23
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Tarantino part 2In part two of the Tarantino retrospective, we cover Inglorious Basterds through Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and crown the ultimate Quentin Tarantino movie! BJ, Jarrod, Jim and I go over quotes, tension scenes, great performances, and detail. If you like Tarantino, and you like us, you will like this episode!2021-06-0352 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Karen CairesOn today’s episode, we sit down with Karen Caires and discuss her upcoming breast cancer surgery. The Grossmont College Women’s basketball head coach talks about the diagnosis, the options, and how she made her final decision to have a bilateral mastectomy. She shares her journey and gives lots of insights into her choices. We also talk about basketball, recruiting, a little pop culture and her daughters and courage. We talk about coping and the importance of staying positive. She is getting reconstructive surgery and I ask what celebrity’s breasts she is going to get… spoiler alert, she doesn’t 2021-05-181h 28
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Local - GUHSD Teacher of the year and DJ!!Today on Tony on the Mic I sit down with reigning DJ Hersch! - GHS teacher of the year and District teacher of the year and finalist for SD county teacher of the year. He is also a popular local DJ and party host. He has won awards from The History Channel, Facebook, Twitter and the National academy of arts and sciences. We talk about returning to in person classes after Covid, he gets some “DJ emergency” situations and we hear about his strategy and chat with his former students about the impact he has had on them. Local / Grossmont heav...2021-05-0658 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Gr8 8 DeB8 - top 8 baseball moviesThe boys are back to take care of unfinished business as we crown the best baseball movie of all time. Last episode we narrowed it down to eight, this week, we crown a champ. It is a fun trip down memory lane and all eight are movies that touched us and live on in our hearts and memory. If you like baseball movies, check out this episode!2021-05-011h 11
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Baseball Movie Round tableIn this Episode, Jarrod Weintraub, BJ Lawrence and Matt Thompson and I talk baseball movies! In the preamble to our definitive baseball movie, we talk about the best songs associated with baseball, the best characters – Wild Thing or Nuke LaLoosh? Benny the Jet or Roy Hobbs? Kelly Leak or Dottie Henson? IS there a better baseball song that “Someday We’ll Go all the Way? What actors have been in multiple baseball movies? How did they convince Phil Rizzuto to do a sophomoric play by play in Meatloaf’s Paradise by the Dashboard Lights? Just fun, silly baseball talk.2021-04-2640 min
Tony on the MicTony on the Mic - Joe LittleToday’s guest is the one and only (thank goodness) 17-time Emmy winner Joe Little of NBC 7/39. He talks about his journey from a being a D1 basketball player (and the only player on the roster without an assist one year) to Multimedia Journalist and feature reporter in America’s finest city. Why he interviewed me once, when it certainly was not news. Joe talks about being one of the first on the scene when United flight 93 crashed on 9/11, documenting the final cleaning out of Tony Gwynn’s locker and how a door knock (news term) revealed much more than he exp...2021-04-061h 23
Tony, The SwordsmanTonyWelcome to Arizone-I-A
Back when all I cared about is when I can play
Back when I questioned why dad was MIA
then found out and wanted him KIA
Now forgiven but still question to let it spray
Thanking god I lived another day
Sitting in class daydreaming
About a love I never had
Still don't, but focused on goals
Turing coal into diamonds glow
The state where I stomped and fell
Back when I was so alone I created alter egos
Back when I questioned an alter's heros
Back when mom drove me around in her jeep so I...2014-01-2204 min