Mar 29, 2021

The 'Firm' strikes back: inside Royal reaction to Meghan and Harry inter...

Mar 28, 2021

CNN Inconsistencies Sussex Oprah

Well done on sharing this video. There are too many questions. Why is Meghan speaking as if she is an authority figure on the way the monarchy works, that is how she comes off, but in fact, ,many of her facts are incorrect. Oprah or CBS should have gotten the facts straight before they put it out there or at least given a counter story form a trusted, non-biased source. The other problem I have with the interview is that Meghan is the only one speaking and the only source and it is also presented as if it is absolute fact, without any validation. The network, Oprah, CBS basically lambasted the royal family without doing any research before presenting a story. Now, no one, apparently CNN also, can say anything because it will appear as racism. It was poor journalism on the part of a major American network and it really raked in the ratings. They are presenting something as fact when it is actually sensationalism which sells. The other thing that is terribly annoying is that Harry jumps in once in a while to give us tell-tale hints that he actually knows the ropes very well. So my question is why does he let her go on like that without clarifying the issues. It seems like Harry may be very angry with the world and his family for all of the unfortunate things that have happened with his mom and things he has felt resentful about for a long time and voiced his ideas about and just sat there while bombs were dropped. We all have issues in our families and one can see Harry's side of things but the way he handled it was so disrespectful and hurtful to watch. They should have mentioned Charles bought her wedding dress and in several news clips one can easily see the happiness of the family on the wedding day as mentioned in this CNN vid. They vilified the whole family so they could gain attention. Again, what was the purpose of the interview if it was not treachery and attention. They say they want to be regular but by doing the interview they gained world attention. Finding your voice and one-sided journalism are two different things.

Mar 24, 2021

Finn's Law | Award Winning Short Documentary

Mar 23, 2021

The Big Interview with Gary Anderson from Night Dreams Talk Radio Part 2

Recently had the pleasure of chatting with Gary Anderson host of Night Dreams Talk Radio and his producer James Creachbaum.

Listening to talk radio forever, and mainly Coast to Coast AM, it was informative to hear Gary's take on how the talk radio business works.

He started in talk radio after his military career where he listened to a show called Nightcap where they talked about anything and everything all night long.

After the service he followed his dream into commercial broadcasting. His plan to spin Top 40 abruptly ended when his station was changed to news/talk after one day of employment.

Nevertheless, Gary found the paranormal as a topic and this has worked for him for 46 years.

One of the very cool things about his career is that he became friends with Art Bell and I think we could say that Art was sort of his mentor, also.

He made many trips to Art Bell's studio in Pahrump, Nevada. They had many things in common including paranormal talk shows and they both were Ham radio operators.

They both had strong feelings about having a certain respect for the guest and the audience.

I learned that from Art--I never talk down to the guest or use swear words and I try to maintain a certain respect for the audience. I do not insult the audience. I do not like that.

I treat the guest I am interviewing as if they were sitting on my couch in my living room. I want them to feel comfortable and relaxed and I think it makes for a better interview and therefore it is better for the listener. It is a better show.

They have respect for the audience.

The show is free.

They are not offensive and there is not swearing.

Gary Anderson's respect for the show, the guest, the audience, the topic come through loud and clear. His zeal for what he does is the take-away from my conversation with him.

It was actually uplifting and I would like to convey that in this report.

Gary Anderson is happy to tell people about his radio show and that is admirable in this day and age.

I interview somebody as if they were sitting in my living room. I want them to know I am paying attention and interested in what they are saying.

Seriously, when you are chatting with him on the phone, he does make you feel like you are the most important person in the world.

He is good. He is a good interviewer. I was interviewing him--he was actually better at interviewing me--he is that good. He is interested in what you say. Gary has that lovely radio voice and the ability to ask questions. He brings the best out of the person he is talking to.

I take and old school attitude on the interview with the guest!

I talk to the person like they are sitting in my living room on the couch.

I pretend they are right there with me and not on the internet. I am not about making money. I am not selling dating. My old shows do not cost money to listen to and they are not going to--I strongly believe in that--I am not going to charge somebody to listen to my old shows.

I am not selling dating and I am not selling vitamins

To be continued.........

Part 3 of my interview with Gary Anderson is coming up with more fascinating facts about his life, his career and his radio show.

Thank you, Gary

Thank you, James

Listen to Gary Anderson on his website:

Night Dreams Talk Radio

Google Play, I Heart Radio, I Tunes, and many other radio and internet channels.

You will find many ways to listen on his website or just do a quick Google Search and plenty of selections come up.

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Love just listening to the radio in the night after being on the comp, all day, but nevertheless, so happy to find a new station and choices.

Big Lou

Mar 22, 2021

The Big Interview with Gary Anderson

So honored to speak with Gary Anderson host of Night Dreams Talk Radio.

Listening to night time talk radio forever and finally getting a handle on how it works.

Talking to Gary one gets the impression he is excited about his show, the guests and telling everyone about the

upcoming shows.

He has made a success of his night time talk show based on the paranormal--he loves it and he loves sharing it.

It comes through in his voice--his enthusiasm is genuine.

Gary explained he has been a big talker from the get go. It would not be unusual for his teachers to ask his parents to try and keep him quiet.

After his stint in the service and becoming proficient as a CB radio operator he decided to follow his dreams and attended a Seattle trade school.

The goal was to follow his idol, Top 40 Spinner Doc Maynard.

Unfortunately, the day after he landed his first position in Big Ground, Washington near Vancouver he was informed the station had changed the format to news/talk.

Gary Anderson searched the newspaper for an interesting chat subject, finding an article about abduction. His audience latched on to the subject--that was in the 70's--and he has been talking about the same thing ever since.

I have always been infatuated with the radio since I was a little kid. I have been in this business for 46 years.

Two Big Talkers--Gary Anderson became Friends With Art Bell

They both were into paranormal radio chat shows and they both were proficient ham radio operators. A few times a year Gary would make the trip to Nevada to visit his friend Art Bell. Everyone knows Art Bell from the original Coast to Coast AM radio show that went on for several years, very successfully.

Art's show was entertaining, easy listening and interesting. Yes, the subject matter was paranormal but at some point one can only listen to so much news or music and a good story works well for the long haul in the night or for those who cannot sleep.

Art and Gary Anderson have many of the same qualities.

They do not shout at the guest or talk down to the callers. They are not offensive and they have respect for the audience. The show is free. There is not swearing on the show.

I learned from Art to buy the best equipment. Spend the money and it is better for the listeners. I have better equipment now here in my studio in Washington than some radio stations do. I am independent.

To be continued.......

The Big Interview with Gary Anderson Part 1

You can listen to Gary Anderson on his website:

https://nightdreamstalkradio.com/

You can also listen on Google Play

I Heart Radio

Tune In

and many other stations, traditional radio stations and internet stations.

There are several ways to listen on the website and he is easy to find on a Google search.

Stay tuned to find out more about his exciting life, his current shows and interesting facts about the radio.

Gary and Producer James, thank you for taking time to chat with me on the phone.

photos: from that little beach under the Magnolia Bridge

Mar 14, 2021

Quick & Easy Chocolate Cake - No eggs. No butter. One bowl.

Mar 13, 2021

Nighttrain: A Conversation About Late night Talk Radio

Nighttrain: A Conversation About Late Night Talk Radio

Who is talking.

Who is listening.

Do you listen to a nighttime chat radio station?

Just wondering if it is work or a particular schedule that finds one up at night and tuning into their favorite chat show.

Are you like me--sleeping just works out much better with the radio on and a good conversation with a new and unusual topic. something to hold your interest other than the news. A good story teller fills the bill.

What is your best station or do you prefer internet radio or a good podcast?

Encouraging readers' comments about your favorite show, host, likes and dislikes.

Here is a link to the Coast to Coast AM Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/coasttocoastam

Listening to Coast almost every evening but just wondering why it is always the same folks calling in all of the time.

It is a little bit on the boring side to me.

Your thoughts.......

Vintage North Park San Diego

Upas and Utah Streets about 1920

Mar 12, 2021

What has happened to Coast to Coast AM

What has happened to Coast to Coast AM.

While everyone knows George Noory is a gifted and experienced journalist one wonders why he often lets the nighttime talk radio show Coast to Coast AM drift into the land of ultra right-wing political banter and plain--just selling things.

Why George.......

This is a good show. It is the format for interesting and unusual listening in the night. It seems like it has a huge audience. There are so many folks out there who work in the night, drive or just cannot sleep.

The show has many purposes and many kinds of listeners.

Constant selling and ultra right-wing politics get old fast.

George often iisists, "Oh, this show is not political."

"We are apolitical here on Coast to Coast."

Really, George, because your guests with shady proven track records, the likes of Roger Stone and Jerome Corsi make it seems as if you're very one-sided towards the conservative beat.

Do some listeners find this offensive/?

The other huge looming questions:

Is there anything that exists on this planet that George Noory will not sell.

Your thoughts and what station do you listen to in the night.......

Just wondering--does Thomas from La Jolla pay George to be allowed to call in and chat endlessly?

Here is a new talk station in LA. I will check it out.

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