Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

About Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

Looking for a podcast that will take you on a thrilling ride of creativity and exploration? Look no further than the Spun Today Podcast which is anchored in Writing but unlimited in scope. Hosted by Tony Ortiz, this show is a celebration of the art of writing, and so much more. With an endless range of interests and topics, Tony invites you to join him on a journey through the world of movies, books, TV shows, stand-up comedy, politics, current events and beyond. Whether you're a fan of the written word or just looking for an exciting new podcast to add to your playlist, the Spun Today Podcast is the perfect choice. So why wait? Give it a whirl today and experience it for yourself!

Publisher

Tony Ortiz

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Sept 2014

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

572 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   #310 – Elevator (Audio Book): Finding Inspiration and Creativity in Everyday Encounters (Re-Release)

   This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Elevator.  If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/elevator. *Original Release Date: January 26th, 2017* The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe Links referenced in this episode: Elliott Hulse - 3 Kinds Of People In Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyxeODanWJs Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!) Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support Check out my Books Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way ÁBRЕТЕ CAMINO: CONSEJOS PARA DEJAR DE SER TU PROPIO OBSTÁCULO (Spanish Edition) FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback and Hardcover are now available) Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/ Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l (https://amzn.to/4km592l) Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10 Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com) Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/ Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

2. 

   27 Sept 2026

   #309 – Micro Transformations and Big Lessons Writing Takeaways from Louis C.K.'s Ingram (Free-Writing Session)

   Welcome to episode 309 of the Spun Today podcast. In this episode, Tony Ortiz dives deep into the craft of storytelling, sharing the inside baseball of his own creative process—complete with writing stats, recent experiments with AI-powered ads, and a practical tool recommendation for overcoming writer's block. Through a detailed breakdown of Louis C.K.'s debut novel, Ingram, Tony Ortiz explores how character growth stems from small, meaningful lessons and how supporting characters, symbolic objects, and well-timed revelations fuel emotional storytelling. He also shares an inspiring writing tip from Steven Pressfield that invites creators to protect their work with the dedication of a parent. Plus, Tony Ortiz wraps up with a motivational free writing piece that challenges listeners to seize the present moment and move deliberately toward their creative goals. If you're a writer or creative looking for motivation, craft insights, and that extra push to get your words on the page, this episode is for you. Check out all free-writing pieces at: spuntoday.com/freewriting (http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting). The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday (https://twitter.com/spuntoday) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ (https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home (http://www.spuntoday.com/home) Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe (http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe) Links referenced in this episode: Writing Advice from: https://stevenpressfield.com/2026/09/warriors-and-mothers-2/ Ingram by Louis C.K. https://amzn.to/4yS5SPG What's your next moment going to be? https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/your-next-moment TOME (Writing Tool) Link: https://www.tomewriting.com/ Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!) Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support Check out my Books Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way ÁBRЕТЕ CAMINO: CONSEJOS PARA DEJAR DE SER TU PROPIO OBSTÁCULO (Spanish Edition) FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback and Hardcover are now available) Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/ Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l (https://amzn.to/4km592l) Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10 Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com) Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/ Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   #308 – Voices of 9/11: Recounting Stories from New Yorkers on the Day (Re-release)

   Welcome to a special re-release of the Spun Today podcast, episode #308: "Voices of 9/11: Recounting Stories from New Yorkers." In this episode, we journey back through the eyes and words of everyday New Yorkers as they recount their vivid, personal memories of September 11th, 2001. These are not the polished soundbites of newscasters or politicians, but unfiltered, honest recollections from people just like you—students in classrooms, office workers downtown, and families scrambling to reconnect across a city thrown into chaos. You'll hear about the confusion and disbelief that swept through classrooms and office buildings, the frantic attempts to connect with loved ones when communication networks collapsed, and the transformation of an ordinary Tuesday morning into a defining moment in history. Through these voices, the complex aftermath unfolds—how the city's unity and compassion emerged, but also how suspicion, grief, and lingering trauma shaped lives for years to come. Join us as we explore not only the immediate reactions and long-term impacts of 9/11, but also how these harrowing experiences, foster resilience, and inspire a collective resolve to remember and rebuild. This special episode is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and find light, even in the darkest of times. Special thanks to: Jacey Pascasio, my Father Segundo Ortiz, David Ortiz, Janet Ortiz, Yudy Azurdia, Raul Azurdia, Zoila Ortiz, Elaine Almonte & Steven Almonte. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday (https://twitter.com/spuntoday) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ (https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/) Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home (http://www.spuntoday.com/home) Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe (http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe) Links referenced in this episode: 9/11: TIMELINE OF EVENTS: http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-timeline George W. Bush The Night of 9-11-01: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbqCquDl4k4 Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor: https://amzn.to/4gZfjWm Elaine Almonte's Facebook Post: https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100795821199994&id=26304929&set=a.836445090434.2248017.26304929 Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!) Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support Check out my Books Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available). Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/ Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l (https://amzn.to/4km592l) Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10 Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com) Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/ Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

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YouTube views

162,931

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

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Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

68

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