Archive for January, 2010

State of the Rod address

A blogger said in a recent post “no one is going to feel sorry for you except for maybe your mom, so you might as well suck it up.” but seeing as though writing is my therapy and blogging my tool for writing, I warn you in advanced that I am looking not looking for [...]

How Big Mac got big

Sometimes, blog posts just sort of fall in your lap. To that end, you can thank today’s not-so-stunning announcement by Mark McGwire that he DID in fact use steroids in his chase to break the long coveted home run record held by Roger Maris, for saving you (and me for that matter) from a post on content anxiety.
It seems [...]

The audition process!!

Yesterday, I had the awesome chance to audition for a part in a bay area commercial for Valley Care Health Systems. I am attempting to land the role of a “backpacker.” Here is a quick video I put together to document the trip…

Big thanks to Lori from American Eagle Studios for working her magic every [...]

A brave new radio world

Coming next month, Stockton will have a place where they can hear local music played with live, local on-air talent jockeying the mic, with local advertisers selling their products to a local audience.
Where will that be Rod??
Good question, I am glad you asked…That will be the new, name-to-be-finalized, Internet radio station that I am making one [...]

Coming up in 2010 on Rod’s Rants

A quick look at some things to expect in the coming year from me…watch me as I:

Get back in shape
Launch a media empire
Audition for acting roles (and hopefully land some)
Become a YouTube partner
Run a half marathon
Have another kid
Finish my movie script
Attend my Army band reunion “VGPalooza 2010″

Looks like a pretty full year for my and mine…so [...]

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