Tag Archives: The Nite Show

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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Monologue Rejects For A CDC Rock Star

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Austin

We all have an inner fanboy or fangirl that’s just dying to get out and meet that one person we think of as a total rock star, Modern Philosophers. It might be one of the few things that all humans … Continue reading →

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Why Not Make It A Great Friday?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Austin

Happy Good Friday, Modern Philosophers! Growing up Catholic, this was a day that always confused me.  Even back then, dressed in my Catholic school boy uniform, I was still metaphorically wearing the toga of the Modern Philosopher. The thing was, … Continue reading →

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Sunrise, Sunset

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Austin

Yesterday was a very long day, Modern Philosophers. It started off with a morning run, during which I got to witness the gorgeous sunrise depicted in this photo. After that, it was off to my desk job, which was busy … Continue reading →

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No Suits For You!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Austin

A friend recently asked if I had a suit for an upcoming function, Modern Philosophers. First off, I told her, I don’t do functions. I’m a devout Introvert, and I take the Commandments quite seriously… Thou shalt not go out … Continue reading →

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