My own little brain dump, poetry corner, coffee shop, soap box, and boom box. Listen to original poetry and essays, podsafe music, interviews, and rants about this and that. Remember, it's the coffee talking. Hosted by Dan Adinolfi.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 04 July 2006 - A Few Odds and Ends
Though Spring is long gone, it's time for some Spring Cleaning at the Florn.net Podcast. Sorting through the box of accumulated stuff that was intended for the podcast, I've put together a show of original poetry and music. But this isn't junk, so sit back and enjoy while watching me do all the dirty work.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 20 June 2006 - A Quick Drink
Belly up to the bar and enjoy a quick drink or two. On tap, I have two songs from the Podsafe Music Network and an original poem called "Kiss of the Glass". You may never look at stout the same way again.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 12 June 2006 - On the Road
Video from the road! During a road trip, I got bored in the car and decided to test out the iSight camera in my new MacBook Pro. Today's video podcast is a quick rant about American cars and how they reflect the dominant American culture. Vroom!
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 15 April 2006 - Security Architectures at Cornell
Special video edition! Two weeks ago I did a presentation for the Advanced Technologies and Architectures group of Cornell Information Technologies. My presentation was entitled "Security Architectures at Cornell". Anyone interested in understanding how best to create a security architecture to protect their resources, which should include anyone who has a computer, will find this presentation interesting, informative, and (possibly) entertaining, though some of the content is geared toward tech-folk. It wasn't designed to be a layman's presentation. Still, the methodologies and philosophies should be useful for anyone.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 15 March 2006 - First Birthday Celebration
Happy First Birthday to the Florn.net Podcast! Today we celebrate with podsafe music from Hollow Horse, Murder the Stout, and Anemo. Also, we meet Flynn Bazzini and are gifted with his story about scary old ladies and unfortunate pigeons. Who wants some cake?
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 01 February 2006 - The Poetry of Robert Burns
Today I explore some of the poetry of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. From Auld Lang Syne to putting down Polemics, Burns' poetry has been a huge influence on generations of scholars, politicians, and everyday folk. Raise a cup of kindness (scotch) and join in the celebration (a week late).
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 16 January 2006 - Lowest Common Denominator
What is the value of the lowest common denominator? Today, Marie and Dan contemplate this question while enjoying some not-so-common podsafe music. Also, we share an original story called "When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go." Down with Hootie, up with dick and fart jokes!
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 07 January 2006 - Haiku Achoo
Podcasting when ill is dangerous! Find out how dangerous on today's show. I recite some original haiku, play a promo, and spin some great music all while under the influence of a head cold. Pass the tissues.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 30 December 2005 - Something International
Music from Israel and France and original spoken word about travel called "Flying Home". Today, grab a cup of coffee (probably from South America, Africa, or Southeast Asia) and take a quick spin around the world with us.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 21 December 2005 - Twas the Podcast Before Christmas
Merry Christmas from the Florn.net Podcast! Today, I play lots of podsafe Christmas music, recite "Twas the Night Before Christmas", and wax philosophical about rum balls, gift-giving, and other joys of the holiday season. Remember to leave Santa some coffee with his cookies!
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 30 November 2005 - Conversation Trip
Today, my lovely wife, Marie, joins me to help break in my new microphone with conversation about pickup lines, weird job experiences, and Smurfs. A little ambient podsafe music is mixed in to set the mood. Sit back and take a trip with us.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 24 October 2005 - Show 50 Celebration
It's Show 50! To help celebrate this milestone, I feature music from the Podsafe Music Network, congratulations from listeners, and my lovely wife joining me in the Bungalow Studios. Discussions range from the joy of true love, theories on luck, and warnings about pressed ham. Join in the party.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 16 September 2005 - Party On
We had a party at the Bungalo Studios, and it's been a wacky evening. To help close it up, I invite my friend Deanna on the mic to share a poem by Amy Lowell and play some music from the Podsafe Music Network. Beware the bodily fluids.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 03 September 2005 - The Music of New Orleans
The spirit of New Orleans lives on in her music as much as in the hearts of the people of the Crescent City. Join me for a sample of the music created by New Orleans artists. Also, I toss out a quick rant about our federal government's reaction to Hurricane Katrina.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 17 August 2005 - The Innocence Project, Part Two
This show features the second part of a two-part interview with Jeff Anbinder. Jeff, along with being a friend of mine, is a recent law school graduate. While attending law school, he worked for The Innocence Project. Today, Jeff gets into the details of one of the cases that he worked on for the Project involving Thomas Doswell, a man falsely accused of rape who, through the Innocence Project, was able to find his way back to freedom.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 14 August 2005 - The Innocence Project, Part One
This show features the first part of a two-part interview with Jeff Anbinder. Jeff, along with being a friend of mine, is a recent law school graduate. While attending law school, he worked for The Innocence Project. Listen as Jeff describes life after law school and the work The Innocence Project does to help exonerate the wrongly accused.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 04 August 2005 - Astronut
Thoughts of high orbit and the mysteries of the universe creep in and take me away on today's show. Joining me on the trip is some music by the Flying Heroes of the UK and Deliens out of Belgium. Also, some Dr. Seuss-inspired poetry!
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 21 July 2005 - Pimp My Friends
Today, I take a soundseeing tour of Pixel, a local lounge in Ithaca. I also interview Jim Frenette, one of Pixel's lords and masters. At the end, I have a exciting (damn) announcement concerning the musical future of my show. w00t!
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 14 July 2005 - Tanked!
Inspired by television once again, I talk about pet fish and their world. Also, some music from Italy, Florida, and Portland, and an original poem. Don't get the ick!
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 10 July 2005 - Come Fly With Me
Inspired by watching the movie Airplane!, I tell some tales of the silly horrors I have witnessed in the air. Also, some music by the Syracuse band 3rd and Main and an original poem, "Con Trail". Don't call me "Shirley".
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 26 June 2005 - Oi, Canada
It's Show #30! Tonight, my lovely wife, Marie, joins me in the Bungalow Studios for a celebration of Canada... and a celebration of Show #30! Lots of music by Canadian musicians and our thoughts about America's Neighbor to the North.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 18 June 2005
Happy Fathers Day from the Florn.net Podcast! Today, we consider fatherhood with some original poetry, play a tune by Joe White of Nashville, and live in fear of felines.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 14 June 2005
To make up for the lack of music in the last show, I offer you two songs by Anne Davis of Nashville. Also, see if you can keep up with my stream of conciousness. Everyone loves a challenge.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 09 June 2005
Today's show is brought to you by the letter B! I talk about bugs and blood and read an original short story about beards. Also, discover the hidden agenda of the porcupine.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 01 June 2005
Still no sign of the porcupine. Instead, we have a special guest, Alex Schwartz, reading his poetry and the music of Ithacan Sean Kobuk. Happy Birthday, Scotch!
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 25 May 2005
Why did I say "porcupine"? Today, for your aural pleasure, I have some traditional Celtic music courtesy of Mike Gray and a track by the Ithaca band The Coopertones. Also, I recite some nanofiction and another original short story.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 21 May 2005
Today we have some music: "If I Ever Make It Home", by Tyler Jakes, and "Fall", by Benjamin Costello. Also, some poetry written in a coffeeshop haze and thoughts about the audience. Beware the dustbunny.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 15 May 2005
Today's podcast, done after a few Guinnesses (yay, number 21!), features the music of Tyler Jakes, the poetry of Alex Schwartz and your host, and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 11 May 2005
It's Show #20! This extra-log edition of the Florn.net Podcast includes some tunes, a poem, and Dan and Marie being cute. We contemplate deep philosophy and brilliant bitterness as well.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 08 May 2005
It's a celebration of Mother's Day and Haiku Day! Also, some music by Seattle's Scott Andrew and a review of Xinlisupreme's "Zouave's Blue".
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 05 May 2005
Today's show includes some more music by Enter the Haggis, some poetry by Dave Graham, and an original essay entitled "Paco and His Flan".
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 03 May 2005
Music Week is over, but music talk continues, including a track by Enter the Haggis. Also, a poem by Mazzie and a rant about yield signs.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 30 April 2005
We finish Music Week with a studio guest, JC Cohen. JC and Dan chat about music, contemplate the banjo, and try to scare everyone.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 28 April 2005
Music Week continues at the Florn.net Podcast with a studio visit by Neidfyre, Mel Ginsberg-Stevens and some musical words from Wordsworth and Yeats.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 24 April 2005
It's Music Week at the Florn.net Podcast. Today we feature a fiddle tune by Mike Gray (playing the banjo instead) and a piece for Mandolin and Two-Year-Old. Play, sing, listen, and enjoy.
(Play It) Florn.net Podcast for 20 April 2005
It's an early Father's Day at the Bungalow Studios, and the coolest Father's Day gift is received with glee! Also, a poem about air travel entitled "Cargo".
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