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23:28 – My last show of 2010, and my first new episode in weeks! Enjoying the aftermath of “Snowdiculous 2010” with my son as we play in the local park with two feet of snow all around us. I talk about the storm, as well as my thoughts on 2010 and 2011, The Overnightscape Central, correcting myself about YouTube downloads, Boxing Day, the screenplay reading and fund raising campaign of “The Miracle Man” and more!

Links:
The Overnightscape Central – https://onsug.com/archives/category/overnightscapecentral
“The Miracle Man” on Kickstarter.com – http://tinyurl.com/miraclemanfund

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For those of you who may not know, I am raising development funds for a narrative feature film, “The Miracle Man,” based on the true and incredibly uplifting story of Morris E. Goodman.

Morris Goodman was a successful insurance salesman. So successful, he bought himself his own airplane. On March 10, 1981, his during first solo flight in his new craft, the engine stopped, and he crashed the plane, crushing his spine, leaving him unable to walk, talk, swallow, breathe or move any part of his body except for his eyes. His doctors believed he would live a short, meaningless life, if he survived at all.

Morris had different plans…

What Morris had was his mind, and his faith that one day he would walk out on his own two feet, and make a full recovery, no matter what his doctors told him. Using the same step-by-step, goal-oriented approach he took in his career, Morris began to calculate the steps he needed to make toward recovery. He set a goal to be home by Christmas of that same year. He succeeded before Thanksgiving, just eight months after the accident…

If you have ever seen “The Secret,” you’ll know his amazing story. If you haven’t, you can see a clip of Morris telling his story in it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfKn92klPeU

You can also view clips from a short film that was made in the 1980’s and learn more about Morris on his own site at http://themiracleman.org

I have interviewed Morris E. Goodman and have the rights to his story for a motion picture. I need development funds for legal fees, casting fees, professional script consultants, budget analyses, festival and contest submissions, travel expenses and more.

I firmly believe this film will not only entertain, but also encourage people to evaluate their own lives and take the steps they need to take to achieve their goals. After all, this is exactly what Morris’ story has done for me.

Won’t you help bring this uplifting tale to the big screen and inspire millions worldwide? Please visit http://tinyurl.com/miraclemanfund to contribute.

Join us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/miraclemanfilm

Thank you so much for your involvement!!!

Sincerely,
Brian Jude

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3:08:12 – Just in time for Pagan Thanksgiving, here’s the next in my series of episodes that were previously unreleased on the Overnightscape Underground channel. This was a very transformative period in my life. Check out the moment during which I realized and declare that I want to start working on a feature film, how my mentality changes after I discovered “The Secret,” and my thoughts on 2010 being the Year of Abundance! But of course, it all starts with gratitude…

Also look for the supplemental video episode to follow – BJS016a: The Last Days of Frank Whyte (a short film with intro)!

This volume includes:

– BJS015: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Thankful Pagans (Originally released 11/23/09) If you listened to BJS002, you’ll remember I picked up props for T. Schreiber Studios’ production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Yesterday Melanie & I saw the show, and today I returned the props back to Anything But Costumes i Flemington, New Jersey. Later on, I attended the 19th annual Pagan Thanksgiving, hosted by two former college classmates – and Student Government Association presidents – of mine, Tony Susco and James “Appetite” Cotter.

– BJS016: Q&A at the Old Bridge Filmmakers Showcase (Originally released 11/28/09) Three local New Jersey filmmakers participate in a Q&A session at the first installment of the Old Bridge Filmmakers Showcase at the Old Bridge Public Library. Hosted by Matt Helme, the filmmakers discuss their short films presented earlier in the afternoon. Marla Cukor discusses “The Masquerade” (directed by Natalia Garcia), a mystery thriller which she wrote, and which stars Christopher Masterson of TV’s “Malcolm in the Middle.” Jamal Hall talks about his short film “Strivin’,” a stylistic story about an inner city kid who dreams of becoming a dancer while coping with an abusive father. I ramble on about “The Last Days of Frank Whyte,” which I co-wrote, directed and produced with the film’s star Franklin Correa, and which tells the tale of a drug dealer’s downward spiral of life. (If you haven’t already, check out BJS016a – my first video episode which contains my film in its entirety.)

– BJS018: Crazy Nights (Originally released 12/14/09) Join me as I talk about the Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah – the story behind it, our family’s observance of it and what it means to me as a non-Jew. I also discuss my Paramount Pictures hat given to me by Joe “Joey Pants” Pantoliano, Jacob’s “bad witch/good witch” dream, starting to live with “The Secret” and the controversy over “Happy Holidays.” Music by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair Choir.

– BJS019: I’ll Be Elvish For Solstice (Originally released 12/21/09) Listen as I join fellow members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair as we bring toys and books to the children of the Newton Street School in Newark, NJ, assisting Santa (as played by congregation member and television actor Andre Braugher). I interview fellow member Courtney Allen on our seven-year relationship with the school, and discuss the winter solstice, accepting the benefits of abundance, and New Moon rituals. Concludes with music by Mr. Steve and Miss Katie (used with permission).

– BJS020: Reflections on 2009 (Originally released 12/31/09) I spend a few moments on the morning of New Year’s Eve reflecting on the positive moments of 2009, and why it’s critical to be grateful for the things we have in our life. I also discuss Facebook’s “My Year in Photos” application, the Facebook group “I Claim 2010 As the Year of Abundance,” and how the principals of Kwanzaa can apply to non-African-Americans as well.

Links & photos associated with each individual episode can be found at http://brianjudeshow.blogspot.com

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16:43 – (Supplemental to BJS NON-SUG #3, originally released 11/28/09) My first video podcast! This supplemental episode contains a short film I co-wrote, directed & produced in 2004, and finally released to public in February 2009 via the interwebs. Today I screened it publicly for the first time at the Old Bridge Public Library in Old Bridge, NJ, as part of the first in their series of Local Filmmaker Showcases, along with two other films. After the films, a Q&A session was held with writer Marla Cukor, filmmaker Jamal Hall, and yours truly. Naturally I recorded that session for Ep. 16 of The Brian Jude Show – look for it soon! In the meantime, enjoy the film! (Note: This is NOT a film for kids. Strong language, violence, drug themes, etc. Rated “R,” if it were rated by the MPAA.)

Links & photos associated with each individual episode can be found at http://brianjudeshow.blogspot.com

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32:26 – Another day at Bergen Arts and Science Charter School – and like Phoebe Buffay (from TV’s “Friends”), I have “sexy phlegm,” but it’s getting better. Just in time for my performance in Susan Reinhard’s “The Talking God” too! In this episode, I discuss unedited bloopers, the landscape of northeastern New Jersey, West Paterson is now Woodland Falls, Randee of the Redwoods, Big House, Mow the Lawn, “Either Way, It’s Fine With Me,” YouTube offers downloads, AL-TV, “Weird Al” Yankovic interviews Eminem, raising development funds for “The Miracle Man” on Kickstarter.com, Wayne’s poster.

Links:
Woodland Falls (Wikipedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodland_Park,_New_Jersey
Randee of the Redwoods on Facebook – http://facebook.com/#!/pages/Randee-of-the-Redwoods/127149815211
Randee’s Presidential Campaign – http://youtube.com/watch?v=qbEHzv0BKZg
Video: “Either Way, It’s Fine With Me” – http://youtube.com/watch?v=XB_N7iWorvY
“Weird Al” Yankovic interviews Eminem – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QOya9-lwQk
“The Miracle Man” on Kickstarter.com – http://tinyurl.com/miraclemanfund
Support Team Lance in Purple Stride – http://tinyurl.com/pdbj2010

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36:09 – Join me and my son Jacob as we participate in the Purple Stride event to fight pancreatic cancer along with my friend Lance Esbin, who has been fighting pancreatic cancer since December 2006, and his family and friends. A 5K (5000 meters, about 3.1 miles) walk through an office complex in Parsippany, New Jersey.

PLEASE DONATE TO THE CAUSE: http://tinyurl.com/psbj2010

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32:53 – A “Rampler-like” episode strolling through the streets of Garfield & Passaic, New Jersey, trying not to run out of breath. I talk about my work doing exit polls on Election Day, my thoughts on the current political system, my work as a casting director for the movie/web series(?) “What Exit?,” any my upcoming performance in “Talking God” with the UU Montclair Theatre Group next weekend.

DON’T FORGET:
My PurpleStride Donate Page – http://tinyurl.com/psbj2010

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30:02 – Last week was the 25th anniversary of the date in which Marty McFly (well, the dog Einstein, actually) became the first time traveler in “Back to the Future.” Melanie & I saw the remastered film in the theatre, and it still stands up after all these years. Makes me think about how our own realities can be shifted by simply putting your mind to it. A true example of that is my friend Jen Ponton, a most talented actress whose recent cameo/debut on NBC’s “30 Rock” just aired, including a scene that is destined to be one of the series’ most memorable moments.

Links:
Back to the Future: http://bttfmovie.com
Back to the Future (IMDb): http://imdb.com/title/tt0088763
Jen Ponton: http://jenponton.com
Jen Ponton’s Blog: http://jen-ponton.blogspot.com
Jen Ponton (IMDb): http:/imdb.com/name/nm3047181
30 Rock, Season 5, Episode 5 “Reaganing”: http://www.hulu.com/watch/184791/30-rock-reaganing#s-p1-so-i0
(Hulu airs episodes for a limited time only.)

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Attribution: by Brian Jude – more info at onsug.com
Released October 2010 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a freeform monologue style, with diverse and fascinating hosts.

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50:48 – I have been working for the past three weeks at the Bergen Arts and Science Charter School, where I have been subbing for the same 3rd grade teacher. It’s rough, but the kids like me so much, they call me Dr. Awesome! I also talk about my experience seeing the CD release concert for Elton John & Leon Russell’s “The Union,” interacting with Bernie Taupin, Whoopi Goldberg & Cameron Crowe, Fear on 21st, Yeeshai Gross, Sleepy Hollow’s Halloween Parade, last week’s UFO’s, the 33 Miners, Masons, Jesus, Melanie’s birthday present has not happened yet, participating in PurpleStride to help fight Pancreatic Cancer in honor of my friend Lance, Corn Mo. Concludes with “Road to the River” by Friday’s Child (used with permission).

Links:
Fear on 21st – http://fear21ticketing.com
My PurpleStride Donate Page – http://tinyurl.com/psbj2010

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3:06:26 – Here’s the next in my series of episodes that were previously unreleased on the Overnightscape Underground channel. This was right before I discovered “The Secret.” See how negative I was at first?

This volume includes:

– BJS008: Sick of… (Originally released 10/23/09)
I wasn’t going to record today, but this project I’m working on is stalling. Also, I’m sick with an ear infection, and I’m frankly sick of… well, everything, really! So I’m working from my bed, and talking to you about all of the problems with my project for TK Music, Tom Walker, Alan Scott & AMS Video, problems with my last show, my TB test, missing the Industrial Jazz Group and Tom Walker gigs because I’m sick, my sister & nieces and nephews have swine flu, taking the boy to see “Where the Wild Things Are,” my short film “The Last Days of Frank Whyte” screening on Nov. 28 1:30 pm at Central Library One Old Bridge Plaza Municipal Center Old Bridge, NJ, “Weird Al” Yankovic’s 50th birthday, Soupy Sales Dead, lost deposit slip, no hats at the bank, my Jersey Devil theory, Devil Hunters on SyFy, calling eyewitnesses, Windows 7 Whopper, plugging podcasts. Concludes with Friday’s Child’s “Everything She Said (Black Cat/White Cat)” © 2005 Thomas V. Walker/Can’t See the Honeybee Music, Used With Permission.

– BJS009: Horray* for Sleepy Hollow (Originally released 10/25/09)
*Type-o intentional.
In this episode, I wait to march in the Halloween Parade in Sleepy Hollow, New York, dressed in my Jedi robes, as I interview musicians JB Reed & Brandon General regarding their collaborative venture Hooray for Everything! Listen while I discuss passing a DeLorean on the way up, driving over the Tappan Zee Bridge, R2-D2 on the GPS, my student Laura telling me to “cheer up,” Rev. Charlie Ortman’s children’s story about the Farmer’s Horse, Reiki, Jedi Realism, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Hessian soldiers. JB, Brandon & I talk about their meeting and working together, Canada, Caledonia, Ontari, the Niagra Peninsula, Tim Hortons vs. Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme, local jewelery store, Canadian currency, regional accents and more! Music by JB Reed & Brandon General. Used with permission.

– BJS010: Alternate (Originally released 11/3/09)
In this episode I sit in a noisy Dunkin’ Donuts across the street from my mechanic in Paterson, New Jersey as I wait my car to receive a new alternator. (I think I forgot to actually explain that in the show, but that’s why I’m here.) It’s my first show that I’m recording and releasing remotely via my laptop and a free wifi connection! I talk about Election Day, why I voted for Chris Daggett, Democrats & Republicans, marriage equality, Garden State Equality, the Obama-Corzine billboard: “Keep it going,” when my alternator died, 9-year old girl died on Halloween, puts a perspective of my situation, losing my step-brother. I plug Zombie Take-Out The B-Movie & Cult Movie Podcast, Big Kev’s Geek Stuff – I got “Heroes Revealed” by Michael Goldman, DK Publishing – DCT Concerts artist The Fave, playing Maxwell’s on 1/22/10 (Dom’s bday), nominated as Top Band in the Pop Rock Category for the second consecutive year by The 2009 Asbury Park Music Awards, held on November 14th at The Stone Pony. Concludes with The Fave’s “Let It Out” recorded by DCT Concerts. Celebrity GPS Voice: Homer Simpson.

– BJS011: Reunited (Originally released 11/8/09)
Hear some behind-the-scenes rambling before, during and after my 20-year high school reunion at the Sheraton in Eatontown, New Jersey. Celebrity Guest GPS Voice: Hannibal Lecter.

– BJS012: He Left Home Without It (Originally released 11/12/09)
I found myself done with my acting gig at Kaplan Medical early today, so I had time to record. But did I bring my microphone? NO! So I decided to record on my laptop.

– BJS014: A Short Time Ago In A Concert Very, Very Close (Originally released 11/20/09)
Join me and my friend, Maestro Tracy Glenn Murray, as we attend “Star Wars in Concert” at the Izod Center at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. I recorded our commentary immediately after the show, and we met up with our friend P Jay and his sons, then I called my mother to thank her for getting us the tickets – none of which you’ll hear, because I inadvertently deleted all of that! But you’ll hear us talk about the concert on our way back to nearby Lyndhurst, New Jersey where I had to pick up my son.

Links & photos associated with each individual episode can be found at http://brianjudeshow.blogspot.com