In other news, thanks to everyone who’s pitched in to get me on Larry King Live. We’ve only just begun this effort, so stay tuned for more.
Happy Friday everyone.
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I need your help. I was watching Larry King Live last night (not a normal activity – we were watching the Chapman’s interview). At the end of the broadcast, he said something that sparked a thought.
Go to CNN.com slash Larry King (one word) and let us know who you would want to see on Larry King Live.”
Instantly, I had an idea. I should be a guest on Larry King Live. Unfortunately, I’m not famous and I haven’t done anything Larry-worthy.
So that’s where you come in. I want your help in getting on Larry King Live. All I’m asking is that you go to Larry King Live’s website and click the link on the left hand side. Then, send an email requesting that I, Todd Ramsey, be a featured guest on the show. I’ve even created an email that you can copy and paste to make it super-fast and super-easy.
Dear Larry King Live,
I am writing to request that you feature Todd Ramsey on your show. It is likely that you’ve never heard of Todd Ramsey – he certainly hasn’t done anything famous or worthy of coming on your show. But he is a blogger. And a social media aficionado. And that’s how he got me to send this email.
I think your viewers would like to see him and it would be fascinating if a person got on your show simply by engaging the blogosphere and social media world.
You can read more about Todd at his blog, http://toddblog.net, you can follow him on Twitter (ToddBlog) or find him on all major social networks.
Thank you for your consideration,
YOUR NAME
(You should probably replace “YOUR NAME”, but that’s up to you, I suppose.)
Thank you so much for your support. If you do end up doing it, leave a comment below. I’d like to see how many people will help me realize my dream.
Phil Wickham is releasing his new CD, Singalong, today. And it’s absolutely free (no Derek Webb tactics happening here). In no way is this unique to the music industry, but it is fresh for the Christian-music machine. Brody Harper, CEO and visionary behind Skorinc, tells of the struggles they faced trying to pull this project together in his latest blog post. It’s a pretty interesting story.
I haven’t had a chance to listen to the entire album, but I recommend heading over and giving it a download.
Have a great Friday everyone.
…if churches shut their buildings’ doors, gave the members their contributions back and encouraged them to invest in their neighborhoods or community?
What ministries would suffer? Who would be left behind or neglected? What good could come of that?
Just a question floating around my head since Sunday.
Any thoughts?
Note: I believe this idea originated with LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont, CO. They’re not shutting their doors, but they are exploring giving some contributions back to the members for community investment. That’s about all I know, but I thought it was pretty intriguing.
This Saturday night, Hayley and I went to witness The Mobilization’s first-ever Wichita show. And it was awesome. Being the connected* guy I am, I was able to snag three semi-final tracks and I’m posting them here for your listening pleasure.
Check them out and let me know what you think.
Oh, and for all you Wichitan-readers, tonight’s our second Tweetup. Be at The Anchor around 6:00 p.m. to discuss social media and meet some cool, plugged-in folks. Hope to see you there.
*I’m not actually that connected. I just happen to work with the player of the keys and second guitar, Chaney Kimball. You can see how rockstar he is here.
Ok, I fully recognize that this is going to sound crazy or like I’m joking. But I’m not. I’m serious.
MTV’s G’s to Gents is the best show on TV right now.
Typically, that wouldn’t be saying too much during the summer season, but there are a couple of shows that Hayley and I have been watching that we enjoy (Wipeout and I Survived a Japanese Game Show are two embarrassingly enjoyable hours of television). But I think that G’s would stand out even in the crowded fall season.
The premise for the show is identical to VH1’s Flavor of Love: Charm School, but this time, instead of reforming former reality show contestants, they’re trying to reform true “G’s” from the streets. I’ll admit that I don’t know where MTV got their cast, but they’ve assembled quite a group.
Last night’s episode completely blew my mind. It’s amazing to me to watch the transformations that are already occurring in some of the people – simply because Fonzworth Bentley, the host, says he believes in the guys in the house. While some of the cast is there just to win the money, it genuinely seems that some are there to make a change. And it’s pretty dang inspiring to watch how they support each other.
As Hayley said, it’s possible that MTV went out and found the most sensitive G’s ever. But I don’t think that’s it. I think the gentlemen are recognizing how different their lives can be and are in a situation that is supportive and conducive to change. It will be interesting to see the obligatory reunion show and find out what changed, if anything, after they left the house.
I understand how trying it can be adding another show to your viewing queue, but I encourage you to check this show out. I think you’ll be surprised by its unique charm and increasingly likable cast.
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