How was your Chrima?

Let me tell you how mine went...

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"To Be Free" by Mevio Music Alley artist Love Deficiency

"The One" by Mevio Music Alley artist Paul Lisney

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

The National Organization for Marriage has requested that the GLBT community stop using the rainbow, because they claim it's a "Christian and Jewish symbol." Pardon me while I grab my rainbow-colored soapbox...

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"What It's All About" by Mevio Music Alley artist Charles J. Tan

"Personal Anthem" by Mevio Music Alley artist Charles J. Tan

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Out, gay, Swedish opera stars.

My opportunity to see history in the making.

My opinion of critics.

Other stuff that fell from my brain and out of my mouth.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Someday My Prince Will Come" by independent artist Rickard Söderberg

"The Christmas Song" by independent artist Rickard Söderberg

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

My annual episode where I take time to express gratitude for the many blessings in my life.

What are you thankful for, and have you taken the time to express that attitude of gratitude?

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Thankful" by independent artist Heidi Bethune

"Turnaround" by Mevio Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Trains and other ways of getting places are the topic today. Not what you think, either. Give it a listen.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Is This Everything There Is?" by Mevio Music Alley artist Ana Popovic

"New Day (I Feel Alone)" by Mevio Music Alley group Amphibians

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Like my big brother, Big Fatty, I sat down in front of the microphone not having an idea what I was going to say.

As I started talking about my upcoming meeting with my minister to discuss my eventual career as a Unity minister, I started down a path of remembering what got me where I am going, and thinking about the force that kept moving me forward. So, my "little show" took a turn I was not expecting. I'm glad it did, and I share that with you.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Love Revolution" by Mevio Music Alley group Almighty Whispers

"Peace" by Mevio Music Alley artist Brad Stanfield and Spirit of Lennon

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

My podcasting experience gets put to good use.

I comment on the 2010 midterm elections.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Our Lives" by Mevio Music Alley artist Steffan Coonan

"Common Ground" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Ippolito

"Love Plus Action Equals Peace" by Mevio Music Alley artist Viajah Morgan

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Life always has lessons for us to learn--if we are ready to learn them, that is.

Listen in for the lessons a nun and a sewing machine were ready to teach me.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Believe in Something" by Mevio Music Alley artist Captain WAM

"Letting Your Light Shine" by Mevio Music Alley artist Quinn

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

My life has been going well, and I talk about what's going on lately.

I also pay tribute to two actors who were iconic TV "parents."

Still re-running classic podsafe music, since the Podsafe Music Network is still down for updates.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Heaven" by PodsafeAudio.com group Jakes Bitter

"Note to the Bringer of Life" by Mevio Music Alley group Sensory Motor
Intro Music:

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"Deep Cycle Discharge" by <a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=0250b0e6c006b4b920ccb81a59066f63">Music Alley</a> artists Simon James and <a href="http://podcast.penmachine.com/">Derek K. Miller</a>

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Great stuff:

National Coming Out Day

Pride48.com video.

Some not-so-fun stuff that is not too bad at all.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"The Incidental You" by Mevio Music Alley group Quebb

"Everybody's in this Together" by Mevio Music Alley group Love=Action

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

(Note: I messed up on the episode number in the recording.)

Recent events in my life have gotten me thinking about creating community to promote and preserve peace.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Common Ground" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Ipppolito

"Peace Around the World" by Mevio Music Alley group The Freedom People

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Mommy McGee is out of the house now, and I talk about the lesson in unconditional love that resulted from the visit.

Then, another lesson arrives...

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Looking Inside Your Eyes" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Spak

"Mirror" by Mevio Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Give it a listen to understand the title...

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"I Am" by Mevio Music Alley artist Gilli Moon

"The Sumo Glide" by Mevio Music Alley group Polarity 1

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

For this week's episode, I feature an interview I did with Afizan Aziz, a Facebook friend in Singapore.

Afizan talks about life in Singapore, life as a Muslim, and the holiday of Hari Raya.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Cities (Radio Edit)" by Mevio Music Alley group The Rebirth Station

"Talk to Me" by Mevio Music Alley artist Aaron

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Listen in for an explanation of the title.

I share my Labor Day weekend experiences, and wax philosophical more times than I thought possible.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Play the Music" by Mevio Music Alley group The Bolts

"Thankful" by independent artist Heidi Bethune

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

In honor of his fifth anniversary of podcasting, I wanted to share a special treat from my own show's archives.

Over the last four years, I have had the pleasure (?) of doing update shows based on American Idol. This clip is a compilation of some of the more insane moments from the first two years of our having done the update together. Most of this material never made it into the final cut of the episode, while some of it did.

I hope you enjoy it, and please visit RambleRedhead.com to check out his show.

If you are in the NYC area, please check out the new independent movie musical *Clear Blue Tuesday,* starring podsafe musicians Cassandra Kubinski and Brother Love--as well as many other fine actor-singer-songwriters!

I take some time to "fat check" a grave error made on Episode 666 of *Big Fatty Online*

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Hiding Underneath" and "River to an Ocean" by Mevio Music Alley artist Cassandra Kubinski

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Note from David: Cassandra Kubinski's music has been featured several times on my show. I can't wait for Clear Blue Tuesday to make its way to Michigan! If you are near where this movie plays, give it a watch. Oh, and support an independent movie soundtrack by purchasing it on iTunes!

 

Cassandra's letter follows:

Dear Friends

Happy weekend, everyone- The CLEAR BLUE TUESDAY album soundtrack is out! I looked at iTunes today, and I have to tell you, it was actually more exciting than even seeing CAMP NASHVILLE on there, because this whole movie was such an incredible joy to make, the the songs are KILLER, and the cast is amazing. Hope you'll go download it, post about it, blog about it, and share with the world- your support helps us get out there in a bigger way, and we both need and appreciate it! Hope you also plan to join us for the Soundtrack Release celebration tomorrow (Sunday). I'm performing a set, and some of the other cast members will be playing songs from the movie as well as their originals. Great chance to meet cast and crew!! CLEAR BLUE TUESDAY Soundtrack release concert Sunday, August 29 7 PM The Metropolitan Room (34 W. 22 St) $20 and 2 drink min Finally, the movie itself opens THIS FRIDAY, SEPT 3, at Quad Cinemas in New York (34 West 13th st). We run 5 times a day, for two weeks, thru Sept 16. This is your chance to see this movie in the theatres and pick up the DVD and soundtrack. I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of this film, the music, the bar dancing scene, the characters, etc! We also have a few Q&A sessions with Elizabeth Lucas, the director, after select screenings. I'll be there for some. Here are the dates/times for all showtimes and Q&A: Screening and Q&A times This is the first movie I'm really in (excluding Finding Forrester, in which I have one line) that's running on the big screen. I'm so stoked and look forward to having you as a part of this! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! Cassandra Kubinski, Vocalist and Songwriter Book me for jingles thru VAMNation Entertainment- Valerie Wilson Morris at val@vamnation.com www.CassandraDemoSinger.com

 

 

I can finally discuss the results of the ministerial search, what it means to our church, and what it means to me.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me.

Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

You gotta listen to find out! ;)

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

This week, I catch everybody up on where things are with the ministerial search--at least as much as I know about it.

I also discuss the Prop 8 constitutional challenge, and where we are on that.

Finally, I give a more detailed answer to a question about religion asked of me on Fabulis.com.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me.

Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Peaceful Buddhist Warrior" by Mevio Music Alley group Beautiful Losers

"Sister Lately" by Mevio Music Alley group Beautiful Losers

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

For the last time this season, MIchael and I got together to compare notes on the Season 7 finale of So You Think You Can Dance.

Overall, we loved the performances from each finalist, but we agreed on disliking one.

Who do we think deserves to win?

Listen in, even if you already know what happened.

It's worth it, I promise.

Thanks again to Michael for being such a fabulous co-host, and such a great friend.

The show is back to its weekly production schedule. You, my listeners, deserve no less!

I catch everybody up on several decisions that were made by me or by others, all of which will affect me to some extent.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me.

Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Take Me" by Mevio Music Alley group This Is the Good Fight

"Love Is All We Need" by Mevio Music Alley group This Is the Good Fight

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Michael and I are back once again to discuss what we thought of the Top 4 performances, and who we thought deserved to be in the finale.

I sequestered myself from the TV, since we were recording as the results were being broadcast.

How did we do?

Is it deja vu?

No, it's actually Top 6 week again, due to a technicality with the judges' not being willing to send anybody home last week.

Michael and I are back to discuss this and more.

How did we feel about the way the week went?

Find out here!

Michael and I come to you once again to discuss the results of Top 6 week.

Who and what did we like on the performance episode?

What did we think of the outcome?

Find out this, and more on this week's episode!

Check out Michael's blog at michaelallansage.blogspot.com

Things in my life are beginning to slow down a bit as the ministerial search nears its conclusion.

Mommy McGee is visiting this week and next.

Help support Phil Putnam's new album by pointing your browser to rockethub.com and donate today.

I reflect on this and more.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Theme" by independent artist Phil Putnam

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Michael and I got together to discuss the not-so-surprising results of the Top 7 week of So You Think You Can Dance.

In fact, we loved recording so much that we actually did it twice!

Ok, not quite. We had some technical difficulties, and we had to re-record the episode.

The second time around was better than the first, particularly because Michael Sage was under the influence of a couple cups of coffee. Oh, Dear Gussie!

Who did we like, and who did we think was in trouble?

Find out this and more by listening in!

For my 300th episode, I have a treat for all my listeners.

Phil Putnam has appeared twice before on my show, each time promoting a new album he had just produced.

Now, Phil is appearing before a project even has started, all to let all of us know how we can support and influence that project.

Visit PhilPutnam.com to learn more about this great artist and to support him by buying his existing music.

Vist RocketHub.com and search for Phil to learn more about "Songs About You," and to become part of the project.

Phil's songs today:

"I'm No Prize"
"More than This"
"Severity"

On July 4, 2010, I was the guest speaker at the Unity Church of Bay City.

In a first for this show, I decided to bring you nearly the entire service, so you can get a sense of how a service can go.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me.Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"I Am" by Mevio Music Alley Artist Doña Oxford

Service Music (Heidi Bethune, Songleader):

"God Bless America" by Raychel Nieman

"I Am Free, I Am Unlimited"-Congregation

"Surely the Presence"-Congregation

"The Lord's Prayer"-Congregation

"Alleluia"-Congregation

"I Am So Blessed"-Congregation

"The Star Spangled Banner" by Heidi Bethune

"We Are Walking in the Light"-Congregation

"Let There Be Peace on Earth"-Congregation

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Michael and I recorded this update before the results were announced!

We knew who and what we liked on performance night, and we also knew who and what we didn't.

Which dancers burned the floor?

Which choreographer flamed out?

Which judge nearly fizzled out?

Find out how we felt about this weeks performances!

Michael and I got together to discuss the results of the Top 9.

Were we surprised with the results?

Is there a judge (besides Nigel) we can't stand?

Who inspired us as young, budding dancers?

Who is John Galt?

Get the answers to all of these questions (okay, maybe not the last one) on this week's edition of the Update.

The Salon is open for discussion once again!

This episode is a replay of a special live episode done during the Pride 48 weekend.

My guest for this hour is blogger and So You Think You Can Dance Update co-host Michael Sage.

Michael and I talk about a variety of topics, including making relationships work, religion, and other fascinating things.

I want to thank Michael for overcoming his nerves, and for his patience during some technical problems.

Michael's blog can be found at michaelallansage.blogspot.com It's a great read!

I also realize there were some sound problems, of which I was not aware until after the whole thing was done.

Still, the topics are worth the inconvenience.

Intro and Outro Music is "Talk to Me" by Mevio Music Alley artist Aaron.

For comments, or to schedule an appearance on a future "David's Salon," please use any of the following methods:

Email: ThatBlueJeansGuy@gmail.com

Voicemail: 989-372-1489

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Pride 48.

Update on the ministerial visit schedule.

Tribute to a silenced podcaster.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Peaceful Wind of Change" by Mevio Music Alley group Spice House

"Star Spangled Banner" by independent artist artist Heidi Bethune

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

A few hours ago, I learned of the sudden and very sad extinguishing of a light in the podcasting world.

The producer of this podcast is not dead, but his show definitely is. What's worse, due to the nature of his career--and people's ignorance--he stands a good chance of losing a job he has worked at for many years. Due to the sensitive nature of what is happening, and out of deference for this podcaster, his career, and his family, he must remain nameless.

As charged up as I was in the aftermath of a weekend that went far better than I imagined, this news has left me saddened and angered at the way that people choose to politicize a person's life. This guy was seeking the same thing that all of us are: to exercise his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What's more, he was exercising his First Amendment right of free expression. And now, due to a society that is tilting in favor of so-called "rights" of corporations and organizations and away from the rights of individuals, his right to free expression has been abridged.

I often question whether or not I should continue to blog and to podcast. It is no longer a question. I am committed even more to get my voice and my text out there on the internet. I am more determined than ever to be out, loud, and proud on the internet. I am dedicated even more to telling my story to anybody who will take the time to download and listen.

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to this now-former podcaster, since his show gave mine a much-needed boost in listenership. Every time I turn on the microphone and record my voice for my podcast, it will be in tribute to this fallen colleague. Every time I type out a blog entry--and there will be more--it will be in tribute to this fallen colleague. As long as I have the means to do so, this blog and podcast will continue to be posted. It's personal now, and I can't afford not to do it.

Until the next time you can speak and write freely, I'll take up your fallen torch, my friend.

Sincerely,

David Byrd

aka, That Blue Jeans Guy.

Michael and I are back with another results show.

We both agree the dancers rule and the judges drool.

What did you think of the results?

 

Michael and I are back for the new season of So You Think You Can Dance.

In this post-results episode, we talk about the show's new format, the performances we liked, and of course, how we liked the results.

Join us as we celebrate dance and those who love to do it.

Visit Michael's blog at http://michaelallansage.blogspot.com

The link to the Dizzy Feet Foundation's National Dance Day (July 31, 2010) instructional video is:

http://bit.ly/crJXBG

The Dizzy Feet Foundation has declared July 31, 2010, to be "National Dance Day," a day in which everybody in America is encouraged to get up and dance!

In support of this, choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha have put together a simple hip-hop routine that they challenge everybody to learn and do on National Dance Day.

I have taken up the challenge. Who will join me?

Watch the video below, be sure to practice, practice, practice, and be prepared to dance July 31, 2010!

 

A little musical surprise.

Update on the ministerial search.

Helpful musical friends.

Pride 48.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Is This Really Necessary?" by independent artists David Byrd, Heidi Bethune and Todd Bethune

"Today" by independent artist artist Heidi Bethune-Featuring Todd Bethune on guitar

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Tribute to Rue McClanahan.

My recent progress on the ministerial search.

The musical is finally moving from inside my mind into the world so that the rest of you can hear it. I'm loving the way the songs sound, and I look forward to getting the whole thing written!

The life theme for this weekend is my relationship with children and my regret that I never became a parent.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Amazing Grace" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Spak

"I Can Sing a Rainbow" by Mevio Music Alley artist Beth Burrows

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

I relate a challenging situation that arose from a comment on one of my Facebook pictures.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Let the Dreams Begin" by Mevio Music Alley group Sounds Abound UK

"Holding Onto Air" by Mevio Music Alley artist Maple Bridge

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

For the last time this year, Tom and I discuss our favorite show, American Idol.

Tom had a sore throat, and yet he did not let that keep him from opining on his favorites and least favorites.

Who do we think will be crowned the new American Idol? Listen and find out!

Update on some good stuff going on in my life.

For the first time in a while, I am getting political in the aftermath of some of the primary election.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Love Is Free" by Mevio Music Alley group Neal Keck

"Comic Book Heroes" by Mevio Music Alley artist The Volume Brothers

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Your two most favorite prognosticating podcasters are back!

Tonight, we discuss the Top 3 on American Idol and make our predictions for who will make the finale.

Stay after the music for a little treat.

Catching you up after two weeks away. Lots of stuff going on!

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me.

Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"I'm So Busy" by Mevio Music Alley group The Alice Project

"Crazy on the Same Day" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Ippolito

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

First some good news: the Mac Mini is back up and running, so the sound is better this week.

Now for some even better news: your two favorite prognosticating podcasters are back and ready to talk about American Idol. Oh, and some other stuff, too.

The theme this week was "Songs from the Movies," and the mentor was Jamie Foxx, making him the first mentor to make a return visit. Each contestant did a solo performance, and there were two duets. How did it work?

Due to my Mac deciding not to boot up, I was back on the laptop to record tonight.

Still, nothing will keep your two favorite prognosticating podcasters from opining about American Idol.

This week, the theme was Frank Sinatra songs and the mentor was Harry Connick, Jr.

Who soared, and who flopped?

Listen in and find out!

Looks like Tom and I made it and we don't want a week to go by without bringing you another of our critiques about American Idol.

Shania Twain was the mentor for the week. How did she do, and how did everybody do?

Is this podcast still the one you love?

Update on the my role in the search for our church's new minister.

In a first for this show, I read the first installment of a story requested by fellow podcaster, Auntie Vera Charles of Vera Speaks...For Real

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"One Day At a Time" by Music Alley group High Child

"River to an Ocean" by Mevio Music Alley artist Cassandra Kubinskik

Story Segment Music:

"Six Little Ducks" by Music Alley group Rockosaurus Rex

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

On this week of Idol Gives Back the Top 7 American Idol finalists gathered to sing inspirational songs. Tom and I gathered to discuss the performances. Were we inspired? Who left us cold, while who had us cheering?

Tribute to the late, great Dixie Carter, aka, Julia Sugarbaker.

My own recent Julia Sugarbaker moment at a Chamber of Commerce event.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me.Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Smells Like Teen Spirit-Featuring Morel" by Music Alley artist Desmond Williams

"Amazing Grace" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Spak

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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Tom and I are back to discuss the Top 9 once again.

We have a second go around with the Top 9 since the judges used the one and only save to keep Michael Lynche from going home.

Who will be the unluckly two going home this week?

And what was up with Ryan all episode?

Join us as we hash it all out for your aural pleasure!

I share the story of a major breakthrough in my life. I also share a controversial, yet I believe beneficial, attempt at urban renewal being practiced in the cites of Flint and Detroit, Michigan.

As always, I welcome comments.

I do have a new Google Voice number: 989-372-1GUY

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Who Do You Love" by Music Alley artist Khalid Rivera

"We're the Ones" by Mevio Music Alley group Plunkett

 

"Today" by independent artist Heidi Bethune

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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Your two most favorite prognosticating podcasters are back to discuss the Top 9 for Season 9.

The performances were markedly better than most weeks.

I am mentioning Big Fatty in the title and the show notes to test the same theory that putting his name in the title will increase the show's downloads. Well see if it works...

In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week. For this episode, we will focus on the events of Easter Sunday and what metaphysical meanings we can derive from it.

Music Today:

"More Than The Miracles-Featuring Jenee Wright Prince" and

"The True Messiah-Instrumental" by Music Alley artist Steven Stewart

"He's Alive" by PodsafeAudio.com artist Jacques Grant and Rewired

Thank you for joining me for this journey. Celebrate your own overcoming today!

Blessings, David-That Blue Jeans Guy

In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week. For this episode, we will focus on the events of Good Friday and what metaphysical meanings we can derive from it.

Music Today:

"More Than The Miracles-Featuring Jenee Wright Prince" and

"The True Messiah (Instrumental Version)" by Music Alley artist Steven Stewart

"Epilogue-A Final Prayer" by Music Alley artist Greg Federico

"Face My Fears" by Music Alley artist Jason Moss

"Nobody Really Understands" by Podsafe Music Network artist Dan Coyle

"Nails And Thorns-Instrumental" by Music Alley artist Steven Stewart

"Wish You Were Here" by Music Alley artist Jeff Eaton

Thank you for joining me for this journey. Watch the RSS feed for the Good Friay and Easter Sunday episodes. Blessings, David-That Blue Jeans Guy

Note from David: This is a repeat of last year's series of episodes I did for Easter Week. If you've heard them before, I hope you enjoy hearing them again. If you haven't, then they are new to you!

 

In this special three-part series, I invite you to take an alternate look at the events of Easter week.

For this episode, we will focus on the events of Maundy Thursday.

Music Today:

"More Than The Miracles-Featuring Jenee Wright Prince" and "The True Messiah (Instrumental Version)" by Podsafe Music Network artist Steven Stewart

"Nobody Really Understands" by Podsafe Music Network artist Dan Coyle

"Learning To Be Humble" by Podsafe Music Network artist King Street Hobo

Thank you for joining me for this journey. Watch the RSS feed for the Good Friay and Easter Sunday episodes.

Blessings, David-That Blue Jeans Guy

Your favorite prognosticating podcasters are back for the Top 10 week of American Idol.

Who did we like, who do we think is in trouble, and will the Judges' Save be used?

Listen in for our take on it all!

A lot of good stuff has happened in many areas of my life since the last time I did an episode. I share all the good details with you in this episode.

Also, I editorialize on the health care reform law, the good stuff that it will mean to us, and the good stuff that still needs to happen. I also appeal to the Tea Partiers and Republicans who seek to challenge change with violence.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Newspapers" by independent artist Dan Vaillancourt

"Peace in the Battle" by Mevio Music Alley group Maple Bridge

"I'm Your Radio" by independent artist Dan Vaillancourt

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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Your favorite prognosticating podcasting duo is back for the Top 11 week of American Idol.

This week, Tom insisted we record immediately after the performance episode ran, because he needed to go to bed. This means, of course that plenty of hilarity would ensue. In other words: Tom is back in all his glory!

I don't normally give any shoutouts to Kim Br-Br-Br-Br-Beaver's blog because she can't get over her obsession with Big Fatty long enough to give my show any attention. I am making an exception here, because she did post a bad audition from (she says) the Faroese Idol show, and I found it funny. Here's the link, which you'll have to cut and paste, because LibSyn's HTML editor is not working right... http://kimbeaver.blogspot.com/2010/03/welcome-to-faroese-idol.html We return you now to the regularly scheduled boycott of Kim Br-Br-Br-Br-Beaver's Lodge...

Your two favorite prognosticating podcasters are back to discuss the performances by the American Idol top 12 contestants. Who did we like, and who do we think is in danger of going home?

Listen also for some bonus content at the end...can't call it an Easter Egg if you tell people it's there, can I?

This past week was full of challenge after challenge. I can't say I passed all of them with flying colors, but I can say I did survive. Even better, I grew from the challenges. Join me as I share what life brought me this week.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"I Carry Them in My Head" by Mevio Music Alley group Antiqcool

"I'm So Busy" by Mevio Music Alley group The Alice Group

Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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Your two favorite prognosticating podcasters are back to share our views on the American Idol Top 16, our predictions of how we thought the results would go, and how it actually went.

 

There was an audio problem with Tom's side of the call, but he actually sounds better that way, don't you agree?

According to multiple sources, actor and 80's teen movie icon Corey Haim has died of an accidental overdose.

Haim was known mostly for movies such as The Lost Boys and License to Drive and for his early "bromance" with License co-star Corey Feldman ("The Coreys"). Unfortunately, like too many 80's child actors, his early success did not transfer well into adulthood. He did plenty of work, but most projects did not have the same impact as his earlier ones.

According to his IMDb profile, he had a series of projects either in production, completed, and had been rumored to have started a couple more. No doubt, these will get some attention as they are released.

Haim admitted to drug use for most of his professional life, and he never seemed to be able to overcome addiction for long. It's a sad commentary on Hollywood that too many people like him slip through the cracks and don't always get the help they need.

See you on the other side, Corey. Thank you for being who you were in the body. Your spirit is now free to go to its next adventure.

My voice was giving out on me, so this will be a shorter episode.

I share a fun thing I did in conjunction with my work.

Also, I give a quick opinion on the upcoming health care reform process.

As always, I welcome comments. Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me.Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Do It Right Now" by Mevio Music Alley group Modern Science, featuring Del the Funky Homosapien

"Wherever You Go" by Mevio Music Alley artist Jennifer Avalon

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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Your two favorite podcasting prognosticators are back and better than ever before.

Listen in as we critique the Top 20 performers and predict which two guys and which two girls will be going home on results night.

Listen also for a special surprise from me. You'll love it, I know.

My work situation is getting challenging lately.Please think happy thoughts about me, if you will. Thanks!

An interaction with a Facebook friend led me to write down some of my feelings about the late Mr. Rogers. I share them with you this week.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

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"Mister Rogers" by Mevio Music Alley group The Redding Brothers

 

"Neighbor" by Mevio Music Alley group The Lascivious Biddies

"My Beloved" by Music Alley group Hungry Lucy

 

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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My "Super Secret Project" is no longer a secret!

Check out my performance as a guest reader on the Fear on Demand Podcast as I read the story "The Color of My Wounds." Point your browser here.

The Public Option portion of the insurance reform bill is getting some renewed support from the grassroots and from the US Senate. This is great, because it means there is a better chance it will happen. Democracy is not a spectator sport, and we have to make it happen if it is to happen.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:

"Just Imagine" by Music Alley group Hungry Lucy

"Burning Time" by Mevio Music Alley group Hello Industry

"I Don't Mind" by Mevio Music Alley group Shelley Miller

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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I'm back with a new personal journal episode!

As you may know, I gave a talk at the Unity Church of Bay City.

In this episode, I talk about the process of rethinking and rewriting the talk to fit a new situation. In many ways, I was giving the talk I needed to hear.

 

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

 

Music Today:

"Did You Know" by Mevio Music Alley Hello Industry

 

"Cover Up" by Mevio Music Alley group Sender

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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Well, it turns out that my talk I thought was canceled was not canceled after all.

In this special episode, I share the talk I gave at the Sunday service at the Unity Church of Bay City on February 7, 2010.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"I Am" by Mevio Music Alley artist Doña Oxford



"Create Your Fate" by Mevio Music Alley group Steadman

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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This week, some of the plans I made were substituted with a huge life lesson, courtesy of the Universe. Join me as I share what happened, and what I learned about myself. It's gonna be fun, I promise.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Figure It Out" by Mevio Music Alley artist Shelley Miller



"When You're Down" by Mevio Music Alley group Antiqcool

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

On the eve of my 40th birthday, I take a look back at the first 39 years and make some decisions about how I will live and love through the next decade and beyond. Oh, and I play some podsafe music, too!

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Next Time Around" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Ippolito



"Mirror" by Mevio Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn



"Create Your Fate" by Music Alley group Steadman

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

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Catching up on some personal news that happened during the holidays. Life has offered me some challenges.

As always, I welcome comments.

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Seasons of Light" by Mevio Music Alley artist Michael Whalen



"Amazing Grace" by Mevio Music Alley artist David Spak



"River to an Ocean" by Music Alley group Cassandra Kubinski

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

As we close the books on 2009 and prepare ourselves for 2010, we can make a difference in how our own lives unfold in the new year.

I invite you to join me for a That Blue Jeans Guy Podcast tradition as we celebrate the Burning Bowl Ceremony.

Music Today:



"Holdin' Onto Air" by Mevio Music Alley group Maple Bridge



"Turnaround" by Mevio Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn



"Auld Lang Syne Happy New Year" by Mevio Music Alley artist J.E.L.L.i.

Thanks for listening, and Happy New Year to everybody!