Dennis Spielman

No Fun Intended Interview

On February 15, 2013

If you missed my time on No Fun Intended earlier this week, the podcast is online here. Here’s how they described the show:

We’re back!

Super stoked to be back in the FUNDERDOME and return to TheSpyFM.com!

Joined for our triumphant return, just in time for Valentine’s Day, by a fabulous panel of guests that included farmer/artist (fartist?) Samantha Lamb, super-comedian James Nghiem, and author Dennis Spielman. We discussed the finer things to do with your significant other/fuckbuddy on VDay, as well as donkeys, JJ Abrams, Han Solo, high-school reunions, duck-murder, and THEN still answered your emails!

THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!

The show was great! I was, they believed, their first book author on the show. Anyway, listen to my second podcast interview I’ve ever done (the first one being on The Time Traveling Troupe).

Uncovering Oklahoma: Tulsa Glassblowing School

By Dennis

On February 15, 2013

In Real

It’s been awhile since I’ve made a video for Uncovering Oklahoma. The Tulsa Glassblowing School is a non-profit arts organization in Tulsa. Not only do they sell glass blown art, people can come and watch them work any time the doors are open. The place was pretty neat. I visited them back in October, but with the date idea book, I’ve just now gotten around to making this video. I did a different interview style where I’m not in the shot so I was able to edit the video to improve the pace. It turned out great.

My KFOR Interview

By Dennis

On February 8, 2013

In Real

Today was my live TV interview on the local news station, KFOR, with Oklahoma royalty, Linda Cavanaugh, talking about my book, Uncovering Oklahoma’s 2013 Date Idea Book. (I was asked on Facebook by a friend if I was knighted by Linda, which I wasn’t…this time.) I arrived shortly after 4 pm and met up with the producer, Tara Blume. Tara and I talked about the interview process, the places I would be mentioning, and their order so they could have video syned up to show what I was talking about. We had talked via e-mail in advance so she could have the footage ready of the places.

The amazing places that I talked about were Syrup, Sam Noble, Andy Alligator’s, Hey Day, Oklahoma River Cruises, t urban teahouse, and OKC Improv. There were supposed to be three different scenarios: young couples, married couples, and a road trip date which had Bedre, Turner Falls, and Air Donkey Zipline, however, the road trip date was cut short due to breaking news. I’m totally cool with that because I got some time to promote the book.

My experience being there was so unreal. The newsroom where I hung out had a small, well-oiled crew. Everything just seemed so smooth and efficient from my perspective. Tara was great. Linda was really nice. I left her a copy of the book. They didn’t do hair, make-up, or anything like that on me, although, I did come there looking awesome.

I have to thank my friend, Charmaine, for getting my foot in the door there! Thank you!

I also distributed copies of the book for sale at Full Circle Bookstore, I.V.C. Gallery, and Put A Cork In It. It has been a busy day. I hope all of this work pays off. Goodnight!

Upcoming Appearances

By Dennis

On February 6, 2013

In Real

Wahoo! I have two interviews to talk about my date idea book. The first one is this Friday at 4:30pm where I will be on KFOR Channel 4 for my first live TV interview. On camera interviews are nothing new to me, so I’m not nervous. On Friday I will also be delivering copies of the book to Full Circle Bookstore, I.V.C., and Put A Cork In It.

The next interview is Sunday night with Ryan Drake and Allan Pellegrin on No Fun Intended. I’ve hung out with them in the past when I filmed Ryan for a demo reel project. I’m looking forward to having fun with them and being apart of the show. They’re going to let me have some vodka during the show too.

5 Things I’ve Learned that Work

By Dennis

On February 1, 2013

In Real

For you tonight, I wrote this quick article about five simple things I’ve learned that helped in improving my life in some fashion.

Toothpaste Cleans Headlights

On a Saturday night, I was pulled over by a police officer and was politely informed that my tag lights and a break light were out. This lead to a trip to the auto parts store. While I was there, I asked about headlight cleaning kits. The guy there said that he heard that toothpaste is great for cleaning lights. (If they can clean teeth, why not?) I bought a tube of toothpaste for $2.50 and the results are amazing. I used about half a tube on each light and scrubbed in circular motions for about fives minutes. I took the before (to the left) and after (to the right) pictures of my lights for science.

Short Exercise in the Morning Helps All Day

This is something personal that I’ve noticed. Whenever I exercise in the morning before work, I have more energy and I’m generally in a better mood throughout the day. It doesn’t take much either, even a few pushups and crunches, and then I’m good. Adding a multivitamin helps too.

Ask for a name again when leaving to better remember it

I have the tendency to forget names. It happens to all of us. When I’m meeting people for Uncovering Oklahoma, I’ve found that when I ask for their name again right before I leave, I can remember it better. The trick is remembering to ask for it at the end.

Recharge with Fresh Air Breaks

I don’t smoke, but I do like to step outside for a few minutes to meditate. When everything is going wrong at work, I recommend stepping outside for a few minutes for a Fresh Air Break verus a smoke break. Breath, relax, and maybe meditate too. When I go back inside, my head is much clearer and I’m sure yours will be too.

Stormy Weather Helps Authors Write

Well, it does… So does money.