Verge of the Fringe

Verge of the Fringe


Latest Episodes

Podcasting Blues on Thanksgiving (Revisited)
November 23, 2018

Hey Dude - A Facebook thread about podcasters on wikipedia sent me into a downward spiral last Thanksgiving. [Bonus Episode: Recovered from the Verge of the Fringe storage unit] Recorded April 11, 2017 on the observation deck of the Zane Grey&nb

Do Tell Ray about the Power of Podcasting
November 18, 2018

Hey Dude, I riff about my old schoolmate Ray Oldhafer and his Do Tell Ray Show crew. On their podcast they talked about the Mr. Wolters "Donkey Squad" t-shirts I sent them...and I trip on the magical power of podcasting. LISTEN TO THE VOICE MAIL HERE [Ple

Grand Marshal of Venice
November 17, 2018

Hey Dude, I sing the praises of Jamie Woolner, the owner of Pizza of Venice (in Altadena) and this year's Grand Marshal of the Doo Dah Parade. I also riff about the time Jamie delivered pizzas to my LA Podcasters reunion at the Zane Grey Estate. HEAR VOIC

Verge of the Dude: Don't Call it a Comeback
November 17, 2018

Hey Dude, after a six month hiatus, I'm starting a new podcast so you can hear these messages again. I riff on podcasting, Saturday Night Live, Ray Donovan, Marc Maron, Adam Carolla and libraries. LISTEN TO VOICE MAIL HERE Please note: Due to a server iss

The Future of Podcasting is in the Past
March 08, 2018

13 years ago, Dan Klass taught me how to podcast. 13 years later, Elsie Escobar reminded me why it still has meaning. Recorded March 7, 2018 on the observation deck of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, Californ

a work in progress for Joe Frank
January 21, 2018

A few thoughts about the late, great radio artist Joe Frank who created "interesting, wild and free" audio. Recorded January 19, 2018 on the observation deck of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, California. Proudly presented raw,

Edge of the Rainbow Bridge
December 02, 2017

The sudden passing of a classmate and veterinarian, conjures up the sadness of saying goodbye to our beloved cat "Mama." Recorded November 30, 2017 on the observation deck of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, California. Proudly p

Exhibit X
October 27, 2017

I went to see the opening of the Grammy Museum exhibit celebrating 40 years of X followed by a rooftop performance by the band. Recorded October 23, 2017 on the observation deck of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, California. Pro

Verge of the Dude: James Marshall's Slacker Doppelganger
September 10, 2017

I left you a message about the time I saw "A Few Good Men" in Santa Monica and people thought I was James Marshall from Twin Peaks. Recorded September 8, 2017 on the observation deck of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, California

Verge of the Dude: A Storytelling Jam
June 30, 2017

Hey Dude - I riff and ramble about the new storytelling workshop I'm doing at the Altadena Library. Recorded June 28, 2017 on the observation deck of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, California. Proudly presented raw, unedited an