Diabetic in Candyland - Humor Podcast About Failure, Short Stories and Essays about Losing

DIC #30 – Only One Recession Rant Missing

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:06:20 +0000

The host, Anthony, relates his recession woes, has some advice for you young folk, and really hates that short bald stockbroker guy on MS-NBC or was it CNN.

DIC #29 Tripping the Seattlelite Fantastic

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:01:02 +0000

Rick Arndt continues his tales of down-n-out drug addiction. How are wicker frames like dissident Chilean poets?

DIC #28.5 – A Letter to My FutureMe

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:57:20 +0000

FutureMe.org is a website where you can send an email to yourself, in the future. One year ago today, on my 39th birthday, I sent a present to myself. This special show features the contents of that letter, which in my Inbox on my 40th birthday. Links: http://www.futureme.org a2a_linkname="DIC #28.5 [...]

DIC #28 – Tripping the Seattlelite Fantastic

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:50:57 +0000

Guest Rick Arndt Reads from his drug-addled days in Seattle. A misunderstanding in the library gets me tossed out and my library card, and what’s left of my dignity, revoked. If you meet Michael Stipe in a bar, beat him. [display_podcast} a2a_linkname="DIC #28 – Tripping the Seattlelite Fantastic"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2009/05/03/dic-28-tripping-the-seattlelite-fantastic/"; [...]

DIC #26 – Doin’ the Damn Thing

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:21:50 +0000

I can’t buy a crippled crab a crutch!! Guest reader Shari Wright reads ” B.Y.O.B. the New Recession Etiquette?” Also, meet Gi-Gi. Her Open Salon Page: http://tinyurl.com/d8we34 a2a_linkname="DIC #26 – Doin’ the Damn Thing"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2009/03/15/dic-26-doin-the-damn-thing/";

DIC #26 – Recession Rants and Rages with Summer

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:10:51 +0000

As part of the “Recession Rant’s and Rages” Series, Summer tells her layoff story and lays into the corporate big wigs. Links: Open Salon: http://open.salon.com Summer’s blog: http://open.salon.com/blog/mungular Anthony’s blog: http://open.salon.com/blog/anthony_elmore a2a_linkname="DIC #26 – Recession Rants and Rages with Summer"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2009/02/22/dic-26-reccession-rants-rages-with-summer/";

DIC #25 – Deface the Music

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:48:39 +0000

Then I found my picture.On it were written two things; a caption saying ‘FAG” and a penis and testicles drawn with a sharpie aimed at my open mouth. NEWS: - I want your recession story. The next few shows will devoted to down n’ out stories about how the recession has affected people. If you have [...]

I’m on One Minute How-2

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:11:10 +0000

Here is my Guest spot on One Minute How-2: Item #322 How To Beat The Recession With Ramen Noodle Recipies Listen Here: http://oneminutehowto.com/Shows/Shows.asp?How_To_Beat_The_Recession_With_Ramen_Noodle_Recipies a2a_linkname="I’m on One Minute How-2"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2009/01/06/im-on-one-minute-how-2/";

New Year’s BONUS

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:23:30 +0000

Excerpts from various holiday road trips my wife and I took together. I think Sam Kinison said it best when he said “Aggghhhhhhhhhh!” a2a_linkname="New Year’s BONUS"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2009/01/05/new-years-bonus/";

DIC #24 – Welfare Christmas

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:32:57 +0000

This show interview with my wife about her childhood experience having Christmas hosted by AFDC. Abuse to follow. Sam Kinision was right. News: - In January I will be featured on George Smyth’s “One Minute How-To” podcast (http://www.oneminutehowto.com). Will announce when its released. a2a_linkname="DIC #24 – Welfare Christmas"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2008/12/14/dic-24-welfare-christmas/"; [...]

DIC #23 – Evie Man In Love

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:59:03 +0000

The Reverend Abraham Duncan a/k/a the Evie Man, the Evie Tornquist, Hollywood persecuted prophet is back. This time we learn more about who we was before the ‘Persecution’ occurred. Thanks to Anthony Musto for the audio. The “Running Through Tampa” blog discusses the Evie man: http://runningthroughtampa.blogspot.com/2006/01/goddamn-mick-jagger.html Also, here’s the Land of the Lost clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0MRU1f2SJ0 [...]

ShaNaNa NaNoWrimo Me Mo

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:31:51 +0000

Because I’m a total masochist, I am participating in this years National Novel Writing Month http://www.nanowrimo.org. If you are interested in my progress, check out the widget below: a2a_linkname="ShaNaNa NaNoWrimo Me Mo"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2008/11/12/shanana-nanowrimo-me-mo/";

Don’t Make Tom Cruise Come Over There!! Vote!!

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:28:40 +0000

Vote! If you stood in line for three hours for an iPhone, then standing in line to vote is easy. Be historical!! a2a_linkname="Don’t Make Tom Cruise Come Over There!! Vote!!"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2008/11/03/dont-make-tom-cruise-come-over-there-vote/";

DIC #22 – Hand…Delivered

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:11:42 +0000

Are you comfortable with…eh…human tissue? And whatever happened to Trick or Treating. Satan!! a2a_linkname="DIC #22 – Hand…Delivered"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2008/10/19/dic-22-handdelivered/";

Studio Tour

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:28:25 +0000

See DIC Studios!! Cats intervene and steal show. a2a_linkname="Studio Tour"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2008/10/04/studio-tour/";

DIC #21 – The DragonCon 08 Report

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:50:43 +0000

Ever arrive to a party after its peaked…Olmos explains what happens when electrical tape as clothing fails..Checkov doesn’t take large bills…DragonCon 09..Will use the Big Metal Mug… News: I will be doing video editorials soon. I’ve heard whats on the TV. Could I do much worse damage? I sure hope so!! [...]

DIC #20 – All Over the Road with Rick Quentin

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:23:37 +0000

Special Guest Reporter Rick Quentin takes us on an audio tour of recession ravaged America, at least that is what he said he was going to do. Check out the new video promo: Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urpaFPkJkAk Funny or Die: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/166855ac4d Please vote on this videos and get some promo for this show. News: >Some of the popular shows will be re-broadcasted as [...]

New Video Promo – un Famous Failures

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:11:58 +0000

New video promo spoofing the Famous Failures inspirational video. a2a_linkname="New Video Promo – un Famous Failures"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2008/07/29/new-video-promo-un-famous-failures/";

DIC #19 – Surfing the Recession

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:20:54 +0000

There I was again, lounging in another waiting room, to get into a queue to wait in another waiting room. Waiting like I did in jail or those other times when my fate was being decided in triplicate… News: Diabetic in Candylandyland be taking a one month hiatus. I have so much going on [...]

DIC #18 – Surfing the Recession

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:36:42 +0000

You know that guest editorial I did for oneminutehowto.com. Looks like I’ll be taking my own advice… News: DIC T-Shirts, Hats, bags, stuff – Check Out the “Sweet” Shop . For a limited time, I am offering these goods at cost. So get these goods before I mark them up. Support this Podcast - click [...]

DIC #17 Brushes with Fame

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:56:12 +0000

Billy Mumy, Burt Reynolds, Malcolm McLaren, Jello Biafra are special guests, whether they like it or not. Actually, they’re people of note I have offended and had unfortunate run-ins with. News: - The Lose In call in show on Talkshoe.com will be put on hiatus for the time being. I may be creating [...]

DIC #16 – The Lose In #2

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:22:24 +0000

It started as a Call In Show, but ended up as a conversation with Mike Leuszler, host of Open Mike, Insert Foot (http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/10038). New To Diabetic in Candyland? Here are some host picks from the Archives: » Farting in Church » What Happens in Amsterdam Stains in Amsterdam » Commercial Spoofs (With More to Come) » Face on the Bar [...]

The Lose In has been Resheduled for May 21, 9PM EST

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:27 +0000

So that everyone, including myself can enjoy the three day Memorial Day weekend, the call in show has been rescheduled. The new time is Wednesday, May 21st at 9PM EST. If you wish to participate, go to http://www.talkshoe.com and start a Free account. You can call in using any kind of phone. For more info, [...]

DIC #15 – Is This Thing On?

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:36:26 +0000

Hello, Is this thing on…I could hear oxygen tanks wheezing among the chairs…would I be opening for Carlin in the near future.. Announcement: This show will now be part call in talk show and a short story show. The show on the second Monday of every month will be a story or interview feature. The show on [...]

DIC #14 – The Lose In – Live Call-In Show

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:42:46 +0000

Podcast of our first call-in show with some editing. Thanks to everyone who called in. Talkshoe Site: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/18100 News: I am a guest reader on The Drabblecast “Trifecta” Episode (http://web.mac.com/normsherman/) . Listen to me read “Warmth of the Sun”. a2a_linkname="DIC #14 – The Lose In – Live Call-In Show"; a2a_linkurl="http://diabeticincandyland.com/2008/04/27/dic-14-the-lose-in-live-call-in-show/"; [...]

The First Diabetic in Candyland Lose-In

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:12:07 +0000

Greetings Fellow Winners. Your presence is requested at the first Diabetic in Candyland Lose-In, a phone in party and everyone is invited. You will then be a guest on Diabetic in Candyland. Improper attire is required, sobriety is not. This event will will be hosted by Talkshoe. When: Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 PM East [...]

DIC #13 – I’m Psychic and My Mind Goes Back in Time

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:13:50 +0000

…Mick Jagger and Hollywood is Persecuting me…and in this song Evie gives a cute little grunt Guest Poet Josh Romig reads “Roll On”. Link to Quarterlife Page. About Evie Tornquist, still very pretty: Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN8U-ZTmrwM http://www.videosforfamily.com/Evie.htm News: - Correction: Scott Sigler’s novel Infection is the not the first podiobook to print book, but the first podiobook to Hardcover book. - I will [...]

My Apology and Redirection

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:21:08 +0000

I recently watched a video from Carnegie-Mellon Professor Randy Pausch who gave his ‘last lecture’. Pausch is dying of pancreatic cancer so he gave his parting lecture to encapsulate his view on life. It spoke to me and reminded me to have fun and love what you do. Link to short Oprah video >> Link to [...]

DIC #12 – Hollywood – Need I Say More?

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:39:07 +0000

Interview with former Hollywood Publicist and Screenwriter, Ed Rubin. Learn how you can make media history and help this podcast at the same time. News: - On April 1st make history and run to your brick and mortar and online bookstore and get Infected, by Scott Sigler. Infected will be the first podcast to print novel. Help [...]

Diabetic in Candyland Commercial

editor@diabeticincandyland.com (Anthony Ray Elmore) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:10:11 +0000

30 second spot for Diabetic in Candyland. I got the video clips from a government public safety video called “Down and Out” which I found on Archive.org. (Note: reposted-for rss feed. I don’t know why its showing three times) Also, get updated on my doings at my twitter page and widget on the right: [...]