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#310 – Elevator (Audio Book): Finding Inspiration and Creativity in Everyday Encounters (Re-Release)

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#309 – Micro Transformations and Big Lessons Writing Takeaways from Louis C.K.'s Ingram (Free-Writing Session)

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#308 – Voices of 9/11: Recounting Stories from New Yorkers on the Day (Re-release)

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#307 – Unpacking Shrinking Season 3 Creative Tools and Writing Lessons for Storytellers PLUS and addition to our GOATs List!

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#306 – Writing Lessons from Daredevil Born Again Season 2: Complexity, Conflict, and Creative Takeaways PLUS a new addition to our GOATs doing GOAT Sh*t list!

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#305 – A Night Out – AUDIO BOOK (Re-Release)

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#304 – Staying Present as a Writer: Learning by Living and Wisdom from Anne Lamott (Free-Writing Session)

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#303 – Living with MS: Personal Stories and Insights for World MS Day

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#302 – Turning Misunderstanding into Creative Fuel: Story Construction from Black Mirror's Eulogy and Mark Normand's Standup

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Bonus: Five Actionable Writing Lessons from Shrinking Season Two (Companion to Ep. 300)

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#301 – Highlight the Possibilities: Writing Motivation from Jay Z, Creative Marketing, and Trust by Hernan Diaz (Free-Writing Session)

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#300 – Writing Lessons from Shrinking Season 2: Character Growth, Accountability, and Full Circle Storytelling

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#299 – Finding Creative Gold: Writing Advice Inspired by Shrinking and Tires

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#298 – Legendary Moves: When Greats Go Beyond - From Songwriting, Comedy Clubs, to Philanthropy - GOATs doing GOAT $hit Mashup #2

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#297 – Fueling Your Creative Fire: Stats, Strategies, and Celebrating Writing Wins (Free-Writing Session)

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Bonus: Five Essential Writing Lessons from HBO's Succession (Companion to Ep. 243)

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#296 – Breaking Down Black Mirror's Playthings and Creative Lessons for Writers and GOATs Doing GOAT $hit

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#295 – When Survival Becomes a Subscription: Writing Lessons from Black Mirror's Common People and GOATs Doing GOAT $hit

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#294 – 2025 Spun Today Wrap-Up Show

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Bonus: Writing Lessons from Gotham's Underworld (Companion to Ep. 278)
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#293 – Writing Lessons from Off-Broadway: The Other Americans, NYC Mayoral General Election Pick and GOATs Doing GOAT $hit

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#292 – Motivation for Writers: Tracking Progress and Learning from Noir Fiction

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#291 – Crafting Horror and Humanity: Behind the Scenes with The Night Visitor's Blu Topalli and Peter Stass

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Bonus: Daredevil's Writing Lessons (Companion to Ep. 288)
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#290 – Building the Lucas Literacy Lab: One Writer's Journey from Home Classroom to School Founder

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#289 – Voices of 9/11: Recounting Stories from New Yorkers (Re-release)

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#288 - Daredevil's Gray Morality and Emotional Hooks: Storytelling Insights for Writers

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#287 – Creative Accountability, AI Tools for Writers, Insights from Ta-Nehisi Coates and More! (Free Writing Session)

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#286 - Finding Inspiration Through Loss, Pandemic Reflections and Honoring Pablo

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#285 – Turning Real Life into Art: Writing Takeaways from Standup, Storytelling, and Politics

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#285 – Turning Real Life into Art: Writing Takeaways from Standup, Storytelling, and Politics

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#284 - Sinners: Creativity, Symbolism, and Storytelling Insights from Ryan Coogler's Latest Film

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#283 – Cycles of Life, Loss, and Stories: Honoring Friendship and Remembering Pablo Mosquera Jr.

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#282 – Journey from Freelance Writing to Teaching: Insights from Amanda Lucas

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#281 - Crafting Suspense: From Writing Exercise to Short Story

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#280 – From Kendrick Lamar's layered messaging at the Super Bowl to Beast Games: A Creative Journey

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#279 - Charlie Munger's Wisdom and Writing Tips for Aspiring Creatives (Free Writing Session)

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#278 – Unveiling Themes and Characters in The Penguin Series and Perfect Days as well as a GOATs doing GOAT $hit Addition

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#277 – 2024 Spun Today Wrap-Up Show

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#276 – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tom Papa's Comedy & GOATs doing GOAT $hit

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#275: Unleashing Creativity: Tips, Tricks, and Motivations from Fellow Writers

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#274 – Psychological Thrills, Financial Drama & Stand-Up Comedy

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#273 – Reflecting on the 2024 Election: How Third-Party Votes Shape Long-Term Change in Politics

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#272 – "Industry's" High-Stakes World of Finance (Season 2), Twin Lights Ride Reflections and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!

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#271 – Bully (Audio Book) (Re-Release)

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#270 – "Industry's" High-Stakes World of Finance, Joe Rogan's Comedy Special and the current Political state in the U.S.

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#269 – Voices of 9/11: Recounting Stories from New Yorkers (Re-release)

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#268 – Free-Writing Session (Embracing Self-Evolution and Nurturing Big Ideas – Reflecting on Get Honest or Die Lying by Charlamagne Tha God)

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#267 – The Art of Cooking: Chef Papi's Creative Process and Entrepreneurial Spirit (Re-Release)

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#266 – Finding Hope in Uncertainty: Zoila Ortiz on her Battle with Breast Cancer and Resilience in the Face of Adversity

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#265 – Assassination Attempt Unpacked, Political Chaos, A new Beverly Hills Cop and Sam Morril's Comedy Special!

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#264 – Crafting "Melted Cold": A Short Story Collection's Creative Process (Re-Release)

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#263 – Writing, Directing, and The Power of Authentic Creativity with Marlene Rhein

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#262 – Free-Writing Session (From Stoicism to Creativity: Reflecting on Viktor Frankl's Impact on Meaning and Writing)

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#261 – Steven Almonte: From Busboy to Business Owner! Entrepreneurial Insights from a Journey of Passion and Persistence Through the Restaurant Industry

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#260 – Diving Deep into Creativity with Comedy Specials, Rap Battles and Action-Packed Movies

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#259 – Insights from Sandra Holtzman: Copywriting, Marketing Strategies, and Business Building

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#258 – From the gritty drug world of Griselda to the humor of Loudermilk and innovations of Artificial Intelligence

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#257 - The Fusion of Humor and Heart, from the comedy specials of Akaash Singh and Fahim Anwar to the award-winning film CODA

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#256 – Mastering the Myth: Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Cultivating Creative Currency (Free-Writing Session)

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#255 – Jose De La Rosa: Golden Gloves Champ, Firefighter and Fitness Aficionado (Re-Release)

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#254 – Black Mirror, Jack Ryan Finale, American Fiction, Joe Rogan's renewed Spotify deal!

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#253 – GOATs doing GOAT $hit Mashup #1

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#252 – 2023 Spun Today Wrap-Up Show

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#251 – Christy Medina - Marathon Motivation for the New Year (Re-Release)

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#250 – Leave the World Behind, Old Dads, Stavros Halkias' Fat Rascal and GOATs doing GOAT $hit

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#249 – Fly (Audio Book) (Re-Release)

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#248 – Ralph Barbosa's Cowabunga, Series finale recaps of FOUR DIFFERENT SHOWS!

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#247 – Free-Writing Session (Dealing with Self-Doubt, Tremendous: The Life of a Comedy Savage by Joey "Coco" Diaz and more!)

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#246 – Abismael Gonzalez (Military Veteran) (Re-Release)

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#245 – How to Format and Distribute a Book, Twin Lights Ride 2023, Oppenheimer and the Imitation Game

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#244 – Melted Cold (How to write a Short Story Collection)

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#243 – Two Broadway Musicals, Succession and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!

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#242 – 9/11 Never Forget (firsthand experiences, from New Yorkers) (Re-release)

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#241 – From Bikes to exploring UFO Secrets: Congressional Hearings, John Wick 4 and Saying Goodbye to Ari Shaffir's Podcast

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#240 – What is India Like? - Visiting Hyderabad (Throwback Episode)

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#239 – Free-Writing Session (Short Story Collection status, Your Characters Wants vs Need, I'd Like to Play alone, Please by Tom Segura and more!)

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#238 – The Machine, White Men Can't Jump and Flamin' Hot

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#237 – Elevator (Audio Book) (Re-Release)

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#236 – Saving a Life, Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, The Flash and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!

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#235 – Free-Writing Session (the editing process, Prologues vs. Flashbacks, The Creative Act and more!)

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#234 – Judy Blume Forever, Air and GOATs doing GOAT $hit!

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#233 – Tips FROM Creatives, FOR Creatives (2)

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#232 – The Fabelmans, SpaceX Starship launch, Tucker Carlson AND Don Lemon AXED from Fox and CNN

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#231 – A Night Out – Audio Book (Re-Release)

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#230 – Free-Writing Session (Going through the editing process, writing the BIG moment and more!)

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#229 – Chris Rocks Comedy Special (Selective Outrage), Marlon Wayan's Comedy Special (God Loves Me)

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#228 – John Hughes' body of work, You People, The Bear and GOATs doing GOAT $hit (the Jay-Z D'usse deal)

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#227 – Growing up Dominican

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#226 – Free-Writing Session (Short Stories, Pro Writing Aid, Fat Joe's Memoir and MORE!)

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#225 – What is Chat GPT? Ian Lara's Romantic Comedy stand up special, the Stutz Documentary and California Typewriter

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#224 – Atlanta S3 & S4, Meta Quest 2 VR Headset

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#223 – 2022 Spun Today Wrap-Up Show

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#222 – Free-Writing Session (Joyce Carol Oates, Anthony Bourdain, Chance Durant)

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#221 – The Terminal List, Ari Shaffir's: Jew, UFC 281 and My Expert Opinion beef

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#220 – Bully (Audio Book) (Re-Release)

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#219 – Roadrunner (Anthony Bourdain Doc), Adnan Syed update, UFC 280, GOATs doing GOAT $hit and George Carlin's American Dream Documentary

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#218 – Free-Writing Session (Annie Dillard writing tip, Joyce Carol Oates)

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#217 – RIP Pat Stay, Adnan Syed FREED! Two Distant Strangers and a trip to DR

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#216 – Stoicism

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