LTN 8 - Cutoffs

• Live launch of “A Corporate Time with Tom and Dan” on Twitch and YouTube
• Promotion of free Bad at Business Beerfest (Nov 22) and Sofas and Suds couch races (Nov 23) in Sanford
• Both events are free, family-friendly, and include unlimited beer samples for 21+
• “Weird Job Wednesday” debuts with guest Amy Kaufeldt from Fox 35
• Amy shares her childhood dream of spaceflight and how the Challenger disaster changed her goals
• Found passion for writing, studied journalism at Miami University of Ohio
• Early unpaid radio work at NPR station WMUB; enjoyed radio’s relaxed pace
• Transitioned from radio to TV through NBC internships in Ohio; learned sales made more than on-air talent
• Accepted first TV job in Great Falls, Montana, for $18K; learned budgeting and lived modestly
• Covered Unabomber arrest as first major breaking story; called early years her “media boot camp”
• Promoted to main anchor without a raise; typed scripts on typewriters and timed segments manually
• Reflected that early grind built confidence and skill
• Compared early technical work to today’s automation, saying new journalists miss foundational skills
• Discussed handling online criticism and “keyboard warriors”; shared story of viewer apologizing for rude comment
• Mentioned balance between robotic presentation and human connection on air
• Described seven-hour Fox 35 morning show, expanding from three hours since 2003
• Detailed hurricane coverage shifts, lack of sleep quarters, and constant updates
• Explained teleprompter focus and staying authentic during serious stories like Casey Anthony trial
• Shared story connecting puppy born without a paw to a family with a limb difference; became therapy dog “Charlie Tri”
• Reflected on community impact and importance of compassion in local news
• Mentioned station renovation chaos—lost internet and live shots during broadcasts
• Noted female anchors face appearance criticism; prefers prepping at home to stay ready
• Described field reporting risks: danger, exhaustion, harassment
• Noted pay disparities across markets; few anchors become wealthy
• Discussed influencer hires and decline of passion-driven journalism
• Praised for professionalism and longevity; jokes about “Love Thy Neighbor” six-second kiss
• Interview with comedian George Wallace performing at Orlando Funny Bone with Amy LeCours opening
• Wallace recalls 49-year career with Seinfeld, jokes about being his “kids’ father”
• Talks shift from TV to social media comedy—“funny is still funny”
• Emphasizes work ethic, travel life, and joy of live audiences
• Promotes new show “Clean Slate,” jokes second show is funnier because he’s “naked”
• Shares love for ice cream, weight-gain resolution, and “four L’s”—learning, listening, loving, laughing
• Encourages Tom and Dan to try stand-up; signs off with “I love you, nothing you can do about it”
• Hosts praise Wallace’s energy and liken him to a comedic Michael Jordan
• Light talk on Wendy’s nostalgia—spicy chicken peak, “Biggie” brand loss, fast food decline
• Notes Wendy’s sales down 5%, revenue $1.63B; reflects on inflation and quality drop
• Misses dollar menus and quirky architecture like Alamo-style Taco Bells
• Shifts to Rob Dyrdek discussion—critiques his self-help “wait list” marketing as cultish but disciplined
• Notes grind addiction, unrealistic motivational tone, and monetized positivity
• Compares Dyrdek to Tony Robbins; respect for his structure but dislike for gimmicks
• Listener voicemail revives “white van speaker scam” story from 2000s
• Dan recalls buying “Blue Rhino” speakers in college—real brand, not propane
• Paid $110; they worked fine and lasted years
• Debate whether scam is truly fraud or just markup resale
• Reflection that working products made it feel like a fair deal
• Closing thought: scams persist because “there’s always a chance”
• Show wrap-up and sign-off

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