Monthly Archives: July 2016

Untitled Online Dating Podcast

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Online dating is the worst, right? Well, maybe not the worst, but it’s not all rainbows and lollipops, either. Except maybe grindr. Or so I’ve heard. Anyway, this week, I present a podcast that’s an adapted and updated version of an … Continue reading →

Posted in General Culture and News, Podcasts | Tagged Bumble, eHarmony, General Culture and News, Hinge, Humor, Match, OKCupid, Online Dating, Personal, Podcasts, Reviews, Storytelling, Tinder | 1 Comment

Spy vs. Spy

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Tom Garrett

In this episode, I examine one of the most infamous and protracted intellectual-property battles in entertainment history. The war over the rights to James Bond—specifically, the story and script for Thunderball—took over half a century to resolve fully. Luckily, this podcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Literature, Movies, Podcasts | Tagged Ian Fleming, Intellectual Property, James Bond, Kevin McClory, Literature, Movies, Never Say Never Again, Podcasts, Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Storytelling, Thunderball | 1 Comment

New York Game Show Disaster 2005

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Storytelling podcast number three delves into an embarrassing (and public) moment from my own past. I view it differently today than I did then. But, that’s pretty much how life works, isn’t it? It’s no Father’s Day tribute or story … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports, Television | Tagged ESPN, Game Shows, Personal, Podcasts, Sports, Stuart Scott, Stump the Schwab, Television | Leave a comment

Flirting with the End of the World

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Tom Garrett

In my second run at a storytelling podcast, I thought I’d shift gears and shoot for something more historical than personal. I tackle a crucial but probably underreported event that arguably affected just about every single person on the planet. … Continue reading →