Tag Archives: The Nite Show

The Bench is Quiet

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! I just wanted to assure you that Aaron and Holly are both fine.  I’ve sent them on a little vacation because I’ve been too busy with other writing projects to share their adventures with you.  They … Continue reading →

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A Moment in the Sun

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Austin

Sometimes we have an experience that makes us forget, at least momentarily, about everything that makes life a struggle, Modern Philosophers. I had such a moment last night. We were taping another episode of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman.  … Continue reading →

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Total Eclipse of the Funny Bone

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Austin

I’m not sure I’ll ever fully understand comedy, Modern Philosophers, but it is a blast being involved in the process while trying to figure it out. Last night was another exciting taping of The Nite Show.  It came at the … Continue reading →

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Quick Writing Update

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! I’m sorry I haven’t been blogging much lately, but I’ve been hard at work on a new novel.  Exciting, right?  I’ve grown frustrated with trying to query the Bruno novel, so I decided to distract myself … Continue reading →

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Friday Nite (Show) Lights

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Austin

This week, we did the first ever Friday night taping of The Nite Show in Bangor, Modern Philosophers. Usually, Friday nights are reserved for our “on the road” tapings, but given the price of gas and Danny’s outstanding warrants in … Continue reading →

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Nite Show Dance Party USA

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Austin

I’m going to be honest with you, Modern Philosophers: Writing can be a frustrating, soul crushing, self-confidence destroying business. Lately, I’ve been letting the weight of my query letter rejections get me down.  I’m starting to question whether I’m meant … Continue reading →

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When The Writer’s Left Unsupervised

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Austin

Last night was another new taping of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, Modern Philosophers. The thing about writing a TV show is that all my work is done before the taping.  Once we are on the set, I have … Continue reading →

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A Novel Distraction: The Nite Show Is Back!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Austin

Querying agents and trying to get a novel published can be demoralizing, depressing, and frustrating, Modern Philosophers.  And trust me, there are way more words than those three that I could use to describe the process. It’s important to have … Continue reading →

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A Guy Walks Into A Bank…

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Austin

Those Modern Philosophers who are familiar with my work, know that when I set a story in a bank, that bank is going to get robbed. I blame it on my Dad’s working in a bank his whole life, and … Continue reading →

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Something Shiny For The Mantel

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Austin

Ever since I was a wee lad, Modern Philosophers, it’s been my dream to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. I believe my Oscar lust was fueled at a very early age by watching the awards the year … Continue reading →

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