The Clintcast: Recent Episodes
Clint McGuire
Clint and special guest Steve J Palmer discuss the Beatles' second album, With The Beatles. They also talk about the recently released single "Now and Then".
I talk this week with Tamara Nicks about her time as a member of University Theatre, and beyond.
I'm back. I take some time to lay out the mission of Clintster Media going forward, including two new podcasts. Stay tuned for more!
Today I talk to Ted Petttus, aka Cledus Jeremiah Jones, about his music and his inspiration for his style.
Today I sit with my special guest Steve Palmer as we discuss the 60th anniversary of the release of the first Beatles album "Please Please Me".
Today I speak with Miranda Lund, my friend who specializes in spooky cosplay on her Instagram page. We talk about the origins of her cosplay, the work that goes into it, and her favorite characters she has portrayed.
Today:
- I got meds again, and the pollen crud
- Pink Floyd's 50th anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon
- Preview of the next two weeks
Is there a dilemma though? I explore the myth of Generation X being the "forgotten generation" alongside fellow Gen X'er Jody Hamilton, the host of From The Bunker, as well as weekly guest on the Bob Cesca Show and the Stephanie Miller Show. It's a lively conversation on pop culture, politics, and generational dynamics. For more Jody, check out:
Twitter @fromthebunkerjr
Spoutible @johams
From the Bunker podcast (Tuesdays or Wednesdays): https://ftbrickandjody.com
The Bob Cesca Show (Thursdays): bobcesca.com
The Stephanie Miller Show (Tuesday mornings): www.stephaniemiller.com or SiriusXM Progress channel 127
This week I sit down with Olivia McNorrill and talk to her about being one of the pioneers of University Theatre and how the art figures into her career as a teacher.
This week:
- Reflections on mortality and maturity in aging
- Spring has sprung, apparently
- Recommendation: Glory (1989)
- Next week: Olivia McNorrill
Today I speak with Joann Ware, newspaper columnist, author, and MSTie. We talk about growing up in Lexington VA, how she was inspired to write, and her enduring fondness for Mystery Science Theater 3000. Enjoy!
You can find Joann's debut novel, "Dreaming Together Till Morning" right here. Order it and love it!
https://a.co/d/2psyUFG
In this edition, Jack and I go through the UTP seasons ranging from 2002 to 2008. We also discuss the Playground Playhouse program and its effect on actors and audience alike.
Apologies for the late upload, but it was busy for us this weekend. Today is an ACTUAL weekend review featuring Kathy's and my Saturday date at Smith's Old Bar, and my quick take on the Super Bowl, and Rihanna's halftime performance.
Today I sit down and talk to Casey Johnson, USCA alumnus and theatre triple threat. We talk about his time in University Theatre, his stage and television career after graduation, and his move back to Augusta GA.
This weekend I talk about:
- I got health benefits at work! A little discussion on the difficulties in receiving them after a year
- New Apple Watch. Thoughts on wearable tech and how it compares to comic strips
- Reviews and Recs: the 1927 film "Wings"
- Preview of next Tuesday's episode
Have a great weekend!
Today I sit down with Tom Shafer, a former IT professional turned actor and photographer. It's a great interview on his acting and radio careers, as well as the effect that the arts have had on his worldview.
You can follow Tom on Twitter at @TomShafShafer
You can follow me on Instagram at @theclintcast or @clintster66, or on Twitter at @theclintcast
Apologies for the late entry here, but as you'll hear, it was a busy weekend.
- fascinating talk at First E this Sunday
- Jazz night at Conyers Center for the Arts
- interview preview with Tom Shafer
Listen to this week's Celebration fo Life from First E here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1510hJM-nOY
This week, I talk to my friend and former roommate Greg Wardlaw about his time at USCA, as well as his life after college. Outdoor drama, cooking, cosplay and more.
This week on the Weekend Review:
- I get a jury duty summons! (yay)
- Beltane at the Barn, coming soon
- Oddballs at the Oscars, also coming soon
- My review of the new "Night Court"
First WR of the year. This week, I cover
- The Georgia Bulldogs' back-to-back national championships
- Our sick chicken Layla
- Some takeaways from my StoryCorps interviews this week
- This week's recommendation: "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice"
Enjoy!
A quick episode welcoming you to Season 2 of The Clintcast. Today I take a quick look at the year gone by, as well as discuss the goals I have set for 2023.
I'm back to spread some holiday tidings as I tell the story of my most memorable Christmas ever! Be sure to keep watch in January for Season 2 of The Clintcast and... BE SURE TO DRINK YOUR OVALTINE!
This week, I take a little time to talk about my feelings of being an outsider; a feeling I have had since childhood.
CONTENT WARNING: brief mention of suicidal ideation
Thankfully, my hiatus was only a few days. A quick update on Ian being found, and I touch on mine and Kathy's week.
I have decided to stop recording for now, due to my child Ian being missing
Ian Thomas McGuire
birthdate 6/8/2002, 6'2", 280 lbs, dark hair, blue eyes
Last seen at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers GA wearing a purple tiedye shirt, black shorts, sneakers and a green jacket
He is a high-functioning autistic with bipolar issues and has been off his medications. He has also expressed suicidal ideations
If you see him or have information, call the Rockdale County Sheriff's Department at 770-278-8000
or the Conyers Police Department at 770 483-6600
Gearing up for Thanksgiving Week at the farm. On the plate this weekend:
- Ian learns to drive
- Chickens are still making eggs
- Twitter RIP?
- Ian and I taste the new Mountain Dew holiday flavor
If you're interested in watching us taste test the new Dew, go here: https://youtu.be/72Bdu19xfU4
This week, we present part 3 of our interview with professor emeritus Jack Benjamin on the University Theatre program in the years 1996-2001.
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
Also, if you are interested in participating in StoryCorps' Great Thanksgiving Listen project, please click on this link: https://storycorps.org/discover/the-great-thanksgiving-listen/
A quick WR this week, as I
- talk about our newish desk, and the issues with getting it in the house
- give a review/recommendation of "Weird! The Al Yankovic Story"
This week, I am bringing you my talk that I gave at Atlanta's First Existentialist Congregation, "History by Word of Mouth". I talk about my work with StoryCorps Atlanta, and the importance of oral history in general.
Find out more about StoryCorps at http://www.storycorps.org
Learn more about First E at https://firstexistentialist.org/
This week on the Weekend Review
- A reminder to go vote, and a memory of Ian at the polls
- Twitter: lifesaver and time waster
- New office setup coming soon
- Review and Rec; the new Avatar trailer vs The Abyss
If you are having suicide ideation, call 988. Let someone know, and let them help you!
A mini-episode today, as I don't have an interview lined up for today. Come back next week for more interviewing fun.
This week has been a rough one, so I'm taking some time to memorialize my cat Max, who died this week.
If you are having suicidal ideation, reach out for help. The 988 hotline is there to listen and help you. You are loved
This week, I turn the microphone to my wife Kathy as we relive her memories of our summer at Horn In The West, an outdoor historical drama in Boone NC. She talks about how she got involved in the show, some of her experiences (including the beginnings of our relationship), memories of some of our castmates, and what she took away from her Summer of Horn. Finally, we pay tribute to Wes Martin, who played Dan'l Boone that season and became a much-beloved actor and theatre teacher.
Learn more about Horn In The West here (and go see it during the summer!)
https://www.horninthewest.com/
NOTE: there is one instance of an (accidental) NSFW word used.
This week's interview is a StoryCorps interview with Christopher Jewels Booth, USCA alumnus and current actor, writer, and artist living in New York. Learn about Chris' journey to Aiken and life after graduation.
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
Fall is here, and I am so glad! This week I talk about that, as well as "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" and the passing of Loretta Lynn.
My UTP oral history project continues with Miranda Lund. She talks about her life in theatre and beyond, and how she has used her skills to create a fantastic Instagram account. Check it out at thepumpkin_queen
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
No interview this week, so I decided to take a few minutes to explain how I came to do oral history and podcast the interviews. Maybe you'll find it interesting, maybe not.
This weekend on the Review:
- Car troubles at an end?
- Happy birthday to my mother-in-law
- Upcoming projects with two Tims
- My preliminary thoughts on Andor
Catch me this week on The Tim Corrimal Show. You can hear it on Netroots Radio at 6:30am Eastern and 7:00pm Eastern on Mondays, or on Radio For Humans on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30am Eastern and Tuesdays at 8:00pm Eastern. You can also listen to the podcast version on Stitcher, or at Apple, Google, and Amazon Podcasts.
This week we take a break from the StoryCorps project to do a one-on-one interview with my son Ian. He talks about his educational journey from kindergarten all the way to his current (freshman) year in college. He also touches on how he has dealt with being a special education student in public school and reminisces about his favorite teacher.
On this weekend review:
- We experiment with Garageband
- Duck housing
- Walking to the store
- Baseball history
- Interview cancellations
Kind of a slow week here, but you'll have that I guess.
This week I sit down with one of the originals of USCA's University Theatre - BonnieAnne Osborn Fulgham! Hear her fantastic journey from being a senatorial page to serving as a cornerstone of UTP both onstage and in the box office, to her current work as director of MHA-Aiken.
If you are in need of mental health services in Aiken County, or you just have questions about mental health, contact MHA-Aiken at mha-aiken.org or call them at (803) 641-4164
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
A rough week at the Sun Moon Star Farm, and I'll tell you all about it
- Car troubles abound, and I tell you the whole sordid story
- In better news, I am preparing for my first live interview with Ted Pettus, aka Cledus Jeremiah Jones. You can read more about him here, and hear some of his music here. You can also watch the video from his song "Gold Mine in the Attic" (which I helped on) here.
- Celebrating the birthdays of Josh Webb, Cliff Dyches, and Ombra Sandifer (1972-2019). Watch Cliff's show Morning Mix weekdays at 9am Eastern right here.
- Closing it out with an examination of the song "Thank U" by Alanis Morissette, which has taken on so much more depth as I've gotten older.
This week, The Clintcast continues it presentation of interviews for the USC-Aiken University Theatre Oral History Project with our second interview with Jack Benjamin. This time out we cover the early to mid 1990's and discuss some important achievements in the program's history.
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
A bit of a departure for this week's Weekend Review as Clint ruminates on the passing of HM Elizabeth II.
Actor, stuntman, painter, Jersey boy... Casey Hendershot is a man for all seasons. In the latest edition of the USC-Aiken University Theatre Oral History Project, I sit down with Casey and cover his humble origins on the outskirts of New York City, his arrival in Aiken and his college career, his tutelage and friendship with Burt Reynolds, and his career as a goon, a Frost Giant, and the greatest Walker ever.
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
It's Labor Day weekend 2022! What's on tap?
- A name for the turtle
- Learning Arabic
- Car trouble - still
- First E activity
- Talking Matt Berry and Foo Fighters
Have a good one, everybody!
My series of StoryCorps interviews for the USCA University Theatre Oral History project continues with the first part of my interviews with department founder and professor emeritus Jack Benjamin. We go from his beginnings in Washington DC to his work in starting the Brookhaven College (now Dallas College at Brookhaven) theatre program, and his landing at USC-Aiken to plant the seeds of the UTP program. It's a fascinating and educational look at how a theatre program is established and is a must-listen!
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
It's the Weekend Review and we've got some news for you.
- Ian's first week at college
- A new addition to the Sun Moon Star Farm menagerie
- I talk about the Student Loan Forgiveness Plan and what it means to me
- Reviews and recommendations
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, and don't be afraid to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Opening/closing music: "The Weekend" by chillmore, available at pixabay.com
In my ongoing series of interviews with former USC-Aiken University Theatre alumni and staff, I interview Ian Pliske (class of 2000). We talk about what brought him to UTP, his time in the program, and the steps that led him to his career as a teacher.
Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
This week, I finally figure out a format for my podcast... sort of. Today's episode is the first of a weekly wrap-up of my life and what's been going on.
- Goodbye covid beard - I finally shear down and feel the wind on my cheeks again
- Son starting college - my thoughts about Ian finally heading to Georgia State.
- The new truck - a litany of our vehicle woes and what may be the turn-around for them. Thanks John Miles Chevy!
- What's on the McGuire tube - running down our current watchlist: Only Murders In The Building, What We Do In The Shadows, She-Hulk
- Preview of Tuesday's episode with Ian Pliske
So, just to run it down:
- Tuesdays - interviews from my StoryCorps sessions
- Saturdays - weekend roundup of Clint's personal news
It's getting better! :)
The first in a series of interviews I am doing in conjunction with StoryCorps to create an oral history of the USC-Aiken University Theatre program. Up first, my interview with actor and voice artist Steve Palmer. Visit archive.storycorps.org to hear hundreds of stories from people getting together to learn more about one another. You can also visit StoryCorps Atlanta and book an interview with a friend, loved one, neighbor or colleague, either virtually or in-person at the Atlanta History Center's StoryCorps Booth.
Small update as I try to jump-start this here podcast. A bit of homesteading news, some words about my work with StoryCorps Atlanta, and progress on my upcoming blog. Contact me at clintster66@me.com
My first official episode, where I ask for suggestions for a format. In the meantime, I remember a dear friend who left this world a year ago. You can find me on IG at clintster66 or on Facebook.
Episode... 0.5? Where your host's son gives information on a project he made based on the Elie Wiesel memoir Night. Take a listen.