The Coffee Monologues: Recent Episodes
Tony Stuart
Start the morning off right with coffee and commentary about anything and everything with your host, Tony Stuart.
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Happy Mother's Day to all moms and mom-like figures out there. You are appreciated more than you know!
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Some thoughts on the travel industry now that we haven't been able to travel for quite a while.
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I am a big Elvis Presley fan. It must have been an amazing time in the early 1950s to be a teenager, with the advent of both transistor radios and rock and roll. Elvis was a game changer, and was the right person at the right time to push this new music into the stratosphere.
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I recently committed one of the cardinal sins of podcasting, and I've decided to take steps to prevent it from happening again.
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Pets are great, aren't they? They keep us company, give us laughter, and love us unconditionally.
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This year I was back in a classroom after being a band teacher for 20+ years. Believe it or not, I'm really glad to have had the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and work on my teaching skills in a different way. Speaking of schools, our area is still doing in-person learning and I for one am grateful. Kids need to be in school, and it is the best, and safest, place for them, in my opinion.
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After a gorgeous long weekend, I reflect on the launch of my new podcast, The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast, and talk about how I'm building up my home studio. Having good equipment makes all the difference, and recording is a very fun hobby.
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I am a bit of a tech nerd, especially with musical gear. Over the past year I have really started going down the recording rabbit hole, and I am in the process of redoing my home studio. I'm testing out a different setup today, and I think I really like it. If you enjoy hearing about microphones, audio interfaces etc., then stick around!
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We all have guilty pleasures. I'm going to tell you about one of mine. I'm Italian on my mother's side, and what I'm discussing today is something that a lot of Italians also hold near and dear to their hearts, and it's probably not what you think. You'll have to listen to find out what it is!
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As I say goodbye to my old podcast, The Stueytunes Show, and move on to my next project, The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast, my co-host Aaron Badgley and I are very excited to get the new show off the ground, and it will be launching on Monday, March 29. Our area (Eastern Ontario) is moving back into a COVID red zone, which means further restrictions are on the way. Hopefully they don't last long!
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I just turned 52...I don't mind being in my 50s at all, to be honest. You've had a chance to get most of your big mistakes out of the way by this point, and can just enjoy what you are doing, with a bit more time to explore new hobbies and interests. I'm going to be launching a new podcast in a few weeks as well!
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For a change, I recorded in the afternoon while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee. Like most Canadians, talking about the weather seems to come instinctively to us, and that's exactly what I do here. I also discuss some new podcasting equipment that I started using.
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Happy Monday! Spring is around the corner. Some podcast talk on the monologue this morning, including a little bit of information of how many people actually listen to podcasts on average.
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I've got a gig booked next weekend! That has been a pretty rare occurrence over the past year of this pandemic. The music scene has been pretty devastated by Covid, but I do think it will rebound.
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Since I am a high school teacher by day, I talk about what some of the takeaways should be from the current pandemic protocols that we have in place in our schools. We should learn from this experience, and use the good stuff going forward.
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Since the pandemic started, playing a musical instrument is now considered to be a dangerous activity, which in my opinion is incredibly sad. Eventually band rooms will reopen in our schools, and I'm looking forward to that day. On today's episode, I explain why I'm willing to wait until making music can be considered a joyful, uplifting activity once again.
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Do you miss live sporting events? I thought I would, but the idea of watching a sporting event played in an empty stadium with piped in crowd noise just holds no appeal to me right now.
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I recently celebrated my 3 year anniversary of ringing the bell to signal the end of my cancer treatments. Plus, some thoughts on being a steadying presence in the classroom for students during Covid.
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I love podcasting, and decided to share a few thoughts about the independent podcasting landscape, which is changing very quickly.
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Can you believe the weather they are having in Texas? That isn't something that you see every day. Plus, a few thoughts about how teaching in Ontario is going, and finally, a plea for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct Tina Turner and Carole King as solo artists.
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The second impeachment trial is underway and the new evidence makes recent events even more disturbing. In Ontario, schools are starting to re-open, which is a good thing, and March Break is now going to be in April. What a year it's been!
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Teaching during a pandemic is an interesting proposition. All of us are navigating uncharted waters during the Covid era. Plus, some thoughts about Carole King, who my co-host and I will be talking about on my other podcast.
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I love history, and as luck would have it, just started teaching a Canadian History course. These are some thoughts on why the study of history doesn't need to be boring, and why it is so important.
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A message to my 15 year old self.
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I took a few days off last week, but am back. Topics today include thoughts about this latest round of lockdowns, and my thoughts about the movie 'One Night in Miami'.
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Is there anything better than waking up realizing you had a great sleep? I talk about this, as well as some thoughts about what makes for a good cup of coffee, and why so many people think that darker roasts are better (they're not).
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My musings today include some thoughts about in-person back at our schools, a big milestone reached with my other podcast, and a story about our cat. Enjoy your day!
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Despite being a band director for over 20 years, I have managed to preserve my hearing. I've never been a fan of loud noises close to my eardrum, so I don't normally use headphones. However, I recently picked up a pair of conduction headphones, which are really nice for listening to podcasts, and leave your ears free to hear ambient noise. Finally, I talk about the release of a new season of The Stueytunes Show!
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Kindness and decency are back. That is the overwhelming feeling after yesterday's presidential inauguration. At the end of the day, love wins.
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One of the nice things about having a dog is that you become an outdoor person by default, and I don't think there is anything nicer than a sunny winter day. During times like these, routines become important, and another one that we have is making sourdough bread every day, which we have been doing for well over a year now. Activities that require patience help keep me grounded.
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I love when things come together. We just finished recording the first episode for my other podcast, The Stueytunes Show, and it is going to be a great show. I also discuss some thoughts about online schooling and how this is affecting our kids.
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We've made it to another weekend! I discuss the upcoming release of my other show (The Stueytunes Show), and delve into a little politics.
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The BBC World Service put out a fascinating podcast called '13 Minutes to the Moon'. It takes you on a journey from John F. Kennedy's famous moon landing speech to the historic day on July 20, 1969 when it finally happened. This morning I talk about how much I enjoyed listening to this podcast.
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I've got a bit of a mixed bag for you this morning, as I discuss a tiny bit of politics, some quarantine related news, and the kitten who appears to be living underneath our front stairs. I also touch briefly on Ringo Starr, as The Beatles are frequently in my thoughts.
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Routines are important for all of us, especially during times like this. Well before the pandemic started, I started using a safety razor (yes, just like your grandfather had) to shave every morning. It has become one of my most important routines of the day. Our grandfathers were definitely on to something before corporate culture took over the shaving space!
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The end of our first full week of 2021 brings some thoughts about a recording session I had last evening, and a new podcast created by my friend Bernard Frazer which is coming out soon.
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Democracy in the United States is in trouble, as witnessed by the horrifying events of January 6, 2021. Now is the time for healing and trying to move forward.
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I try to steer clear of American politics this morning, and instead talk about a little of the behind the scenes stuff involved with podcasting. A lot of people don't know how these shows are made, so I offer a few glimpses of what I do every morning.
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Our society seems to have an obsession with being busy. I went to Italy in 2018, in an area away from tourists, and saw first hand how people take more time to enjoy life's little pleasures.
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In today's episode, I talk about an incredible Netflix documentary called 'My Octopus Teacher', the recent book by Mary Trump about her uncle (the outgoing American President) and I wrap up by giving some thoughts on what it's like as a Canadian to see the efforts by some in the Republican party to overturn the results of the American election.
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Welcome to The Coffee Monologues. In this first episode, I go over some of my gratitudes as we head into 2021.
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Welcome to The Coffee Monologues!
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