Mark and I say good-by as we explain why Daily Adventure Tales is going on hiatus.

Daily Adventure Tales

Ep 0023 – Bye for now

I meet up with the incredible Kick Ass Dads from the Kick Ass Dad podcast on the last day of the New Media Expo. My fake son, Steve, and the Wonderful Mark put their two cents in as we wrap up the tales of our adventures at NMX. Steve ponders pursuing a personal passion and we wonder, Will Wyoming ever listen?

Ep 0022 – Kick Ass Dads – Our final adventures at the New Media Expo

I choke down the most humble lessons, in this, my epic tale of woe and ash rising as I pursue my passionate dream — interviewing the King of All Podcasters, Cliff Ravenscraft, at the New Media Expo. Like Dorothy, in her quest for the wizard, along the way I meet Sandra Payne, an empathetic video director who had her own year of adventure, Gina Carr and Terry Brock who stepped up with the knowledge of Klout and kindness, Mike Mataluni, a Kick Ass podcaster, who offered up courage and encouragement, and other kindred souls who lifted me up after the most major f-up a podcaster can face! My fake son, Steve, and the Wonderful Mark, both chime in as they finally hear the terrible tale of what went down and cheer about the final lessons taught by my relentless, clueless pursuit of a dream.

Ep 0021 – My epic tale of woe and redemption – interviewing Cliff Ravenscraft at NMX

I share stories about interviewing podcasters and documentary filmmaker, Mark Ramsey, at the New Media Expo with my fake son, Steve, and The Wonderful Mark. Interview highlights are: documentaries, podcasting and motivating moms. Song of the week,Red Hot Mama by Sophie Tucker

Ep 0020 – What’s it like to be a film star? More stories from NMX

I share stories about my experiences making and interviewing new friends at the New Media Expo with my old friends, Linda and Jane. Interview highlights are cowboys and cowgirls, Klout scores, high-end giftware, organic gardens and years of podcasting. Song of the week, Western States by Matt Bauer performed Live at WFMU

Ep 0019 – Where do Cowgirls go to Retire? New friends and stories from NMX

We hit the road in our convertible, Red Baby, and head to the New Media Expo in Las Vegas. We share squabbles and happy memories as we travel Route 66, return to the site of the world's former tallest thermometer in Baker, CA and have lunch with the Mad Greek. I make friends with filmmaker, Greg Hemmings and interview fellow conference attendee, Hope Schaefer about health care and new media. Song of the week, Dusty Road by Colonel Trip and Captain Future

Ep 0018 – On the road to Vegas – first adventures at NMX

I skip housework and head to the local Farmers' Market in Montrose, CA. I find out about organic vegetables and meet a wonderful cobbler baker named Clifton. Mark and I try out new recipes. My friend, Linda, reports on 'What's Tasty'. Mark shares his unique view on New Year's Resolutions, and we feature our first live music by The Untouchables Jazz Band

Ep 0017 – Farmers’ Market, What’s Tasty? and New Year’s according to Mark

Christmas is a diverse time of celebration. We learn from our fake son, Steve why for him, It's a Small, Small Christian World, We travel to Knott's Berry Farm to sample the world famous chicken dinner. Mark shares his version of the Hanukkah story. We have fun withTwitter, Alan Bernhoft's beautiful beatlesque song, Imagine Christmas, and Jonathan Mann's imaginative Nice King Hanukkah Song, based on Adventure Time.

Ep 0016 – Christmas, It’s a Small Christian World, Don’t Twerk on Twitter, and other Holiday Adventures

This special holiday clip features me grooving with a poem I wrote as a kid in 1967 based on Clement C. Moore's famous poem, Twas the Night before Christmas.

Ep 0015 – Twas the Groove before Christmas – Bonus Clip

Avast ye mateys! Climb aboard, thar be a pirate episode for ye! Learn why Richard Henry Dana is Mark’s hero, and why Two Years Before the Mast is his favorite book. Discover the best Mai Tais in Dana Point, CA. And why are all these elephant rides happening? Song of the week, Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

Ep 0014 – Pirate Mark, Two Years Before the Mast, Mai Tais, Riding Elephants and other Adventures

Go behind the scenes at successful microbrewery, Mother Earth Brew Co. in Vista, CA as we visit with co-owners, Mark’s cousin Julie and her husband Jeff Bonus. Learn how the company went from garage to brew pub, thoughts on Jeff’s new retirement and firsthand brew reviews by customers. Song of the week, Ice Cream and a Beer by Food Will Win the War

Ep 0013 – Beer and Family – Behind the scenes at Mother Earth Brew Co

Mom and I have fun picnicking. Learn the history of the Stone Barn Vineyard Conservancy from my friend, Jane Neff Rollins. Mark tells of his wild and woolly adventures there as a child. Enjoy a cheerful and bouncy Song of the Week , Big Blue Day by Uncle Neptune.

Ep 0012 – Picnics, Stone Barn Vineyard Conservancy, and Many Ways to Say Hello

Missing my friend, Marie, who has moved back east, I celebrate our past Thanksgiving tradition by hiking in Deukmejian Wilderness Park. I meet several hikers who tell their Thanksgiving and hiking stories. Mark shares his turkey tips. Mom performs a Thanksgiving poem via Skype. Song of the week, Turkey in the Straw by Shake That Little Foot

Ep 0011 – Thanksgiving Hiking Tales, Turkey Tips and Mom’s Skype Poem

Mark and I plan to capture our bike ride from Buellton to Solvang with my new POV action cam. We stop at Ostrich Land USA and have an adventure feeding the Ostriches. I interview other ostrich feeders and manager, Blake Fowler about the history of Ostrich Land USA. I muse at the pool about body image and the importance of adventure. Song of the week, Transference by Kids on Bikes

Ep 0010 – A Bike Camera POV Adventure to Ostrich Land USA

Mark and I travel to Anaheim to see Mark’s favorite singer, Sarah Brightman, live during her Dreamchaser tour. Mark shares the impact of claustrophobia on his life and why it's still worth it to attend this live concert. I muse by the pool about value spending and why Stacy and Clinton can save their $5,000.00 bucks. Song of the week, My Phantoms by The Fallen Leaves

Ep 0009 – Concert Claustrophobia

Part reality show, part travelogue, part down-home boomer philosophy, Daily Adventure Tales encourages baby boomers and retirees to expand their horizons by trying something new every day.

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