Verge of the Fringe

"It was one of those days..." I rant about watching my beloved Los Angeles Lakers getting beaten down by the Boston Celtics, while living in the center of the "Sub Prime More-of-a-Crisis" and having "IRS Stuff." Only Vic "The Brick" Jacobs and my Loose Cannons could save me from my downward spiral... Special Appearances by Tim Russert, George Carlin, Mac Danzig, Dianne Feinstein, John in the UK, Chef Jeff and the Beautiful State of California... "Something in the Way" (MTV Unplugged) by Nirvana and "Earth Died Screaming" by Tom Waits... "Feeling You" shot by Lance... 37:49 / 36.2 MB / Rated: R (A Window into the Mind of a Crazy Person. Please be Advised!) "Thanks for the download"

Thanks to Tim Coyne, I proudly present the video of my "Magic Hand" story from the "LA Original Storytelling Podcasters" show I hosted for Story Salon. I hope you dig it... Shot with Tim Coyne's gear... Music by John O'Kennedy... 15:11 / 21.1 MB / Rated: PG... "Thanks for the download"

A special episode featuring several of Los Angeles' original storytellers that helped to put "podcasting" on our sprawling map. Stories by Dan Farren, Joesph Dougherty, Tim Coyne, Dan Klass and Lance Anderson... "The Next Voice You Hear" by Jackson Browne performed by Beverly Mickins and John O'Kennedy... "Prep Klass" shot by Paul Hutchinson... 56:56 / 52.2 MB / Rated: PG-13 (Some Adult Language and Themes)... "Thanks for the Download"

Last Wednesday, I performed my annual gig at the Very Special Arts Festival at the Los Angeles Music Center. It took me back in time, to ten years ago when I taught the art of mime to school kids. One day while teaching at a school with "normal" kids I had a "unifying experience" when everyone in the room saw the "magic hand" that materialized right in front of our very eyes... "A Very Special and Intense Day" shot by Lance... Proudly presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... 33:32 / 31.5 MB/ Rated: PG-13 (Some adult language.) "Thanks for the download"

Here's one that should stir things up... In 1968 I would have delivered this rant while standing on a soap box on Telegraph Avenue. But now its 2008, so I do a podcast. Who's the one who's crazy?... In the piece I dig into my personal religious trinity (Judaism, Catholicism and Buddhism) while talking about my fear of Turkish prisons... PEOPLE: Abraham (Maslow) * Buddha * Jesus * St. Christopher * Muhammad * L. Ron Hubbard * Anna Kournikiva * The Devil (Hackers) * Joseph Campbell * "Yoko and Me"... PLACES: Istanbul Turkey * Russia * UK * Singapore * Germany * The Netherlands * Denmark * Spain * Indonesia * New York * Iraq and (of course) Pakistan... THINGS & IDEAS: AIDS * LA Podcasters * 9/11 * KGB * CIA * Anthrax * Peak Experience * Star of David * Freedom of Speech (& Religion) * Yin & Yang * The Force * The Universal and Magic... Music by "the profit" (sic) Robert Zimmerman aka Bob Dylan from his hypnotic song "Series of Dreams"... Image of Brad Davis from the film "Midnight Express"... 23:42 / 21.8 MB/ Rated: NC-17 (May Offend the Religiously Sensitive. Please Be Advised.) "Thanks for the download"

A sneak preview of the second episode of Edge of the Frame will only be on the Verge "feed" until the weekend, so get yours while they last.. In this episode, Joe and Dan argue "Why Black and White is Better Than Color"... Theme from "The Conversation" by David Shire... Blog image from Orson Welles' masterpiece Citizen Kane shot by Gregg Toland... 36:44 / 33.7 MB / Rated: PG-13... "Thanks for the download"

Season 4 opens with a four part story that takes place in and around Laurel Canyon, the former home to Harry Houdini, Jim Morrison and John Holmes... In the first piece I meet "Danger" face to face before I am initiated with "Blood"... "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers... Cameos by: The Valley, Hollywood, Kerouac, Aunt Joan, Zappa, Moon Unit, Dweezil, Studio City Theatre, Rocky, Taxi Driver, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Deer Hunter, The Godfather, McDonald's, Mulholland Drive, Glen Campbell, Ventura Boulevard, North Hollywood, NH, Punks, Marines, LAPD, Sun Valley, Chevy and Cholos... Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one take... "Thanks for the download"... 22:34 / 20.8 MB / Rated: NC-17 (Adult Content & Violence) "Mature words for mature minds"... Disclaimer: Some of the names, places and events have been changed to protect both the guilty and the innocent. Please be advised.

The final show of "Season Three" rambles towards a combative future, as I finally take off the gloves about my new publishing venture Verge of LA. Inspired in large part by my recent two hour interview with UFC/MMA Fighter and Photographer Mac Danzig... You can check out clips of my interview with Mac on YouTube or my Blog... "Mac's Camera Stance" shot by Lance... Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one take... "Thanks for the download"... 23:18 / 21.5 MB / Rated: R ("Mature words for mature minds")... (Note: I know the LA Weekly comes out "weekly," not monthly. Doh!)

I'm posting the raw audio from a new podcast I'm hosting and producing called Edge of the Frame. The first episode is a half hour conversation about the passion for film that I share with the two stars of the show, Joesph Dougherty and Dan Farren... If you are interested, please take a listen and let us know what you think. We'll be posting the produced version on the Edge of the Frame site early next week... 34:21 / 31.6 MB / Rated PG-13... "Thanks for the download"

A quick check-in to let you know that I'm still breathing and more importantly, I've been shooting a ton of video! You can find a few hidden gems at both The Wild Card Line and my YouTube "channel." Also, I talk about a new audio podcast I just recorded called "Edge of the Frame"... 14:43 / 13.5 MB / Rated: PG-13

The true follow-up piece to "On The Road, The Sun Also Rises" is a tribute to the late, great Hunter S. Thompson. I also talk about the "Christmas Blues," madness and girls that like Johnny Depp vs. girls who like Brad Pitt... "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen (by way of Jeff Buckley)... "Hunter Depp" shot by Lance... "Thanks for the download"... 22:14 / 20.5 MB / Rated: R ("Mature Words for Mature Minds)

We return to our story by going directly to the source of my storytelling: The road trips I took with my parents to Yosemite. I talk about my early memories of our "church" and my "baptism" via the Mist Trail to the top of Vernal Falls... Vernal Fall shot by Ansel Adams... Proudly presented "raw, unedited and in one take"... "Thanks for the download"... 32:50 / 30.1 MB / Rated: PG-13

True to the name, a classic ramble. I sorta bring you up to speed on all the "stuff goin' on." Including my blog, PUM, iProng Magazine, Michael Ventura and the LA Weekly. Plus you can follow me on Twitter and read my funny headlines on TNN (Twitter News Network).... Plus for extra credit, please check out these these two videos ("My Impression of O.J." and "The Perfect M") on YouTube.... "Blue Nautical Star Tattoo" shot by Lance... Proudly presented "raw, unedited and in one take"... "Thanks for the download"... 22:53 / 21.1 MB / Rated: PG-13 (Strong Language)

A whimsical remembrance of Halloweens past.... But mostly I talk about our earnest attempt at an "Organic Spooky House" inspired by the late great Hallowed Haunting Grounds. Image(s) shot by Marisol... The Twilight Zone Opening by The Immortal Rod Serling... Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one take... "Thanks for the download"... 25:11 / 23.2 MB / Rated: R ("Mature words for mature minds")

A follow-up, but much lighter cast about getting my annual birthday tattoo from the wacky Craig Jackman, owner of the American Electric Tattoo Company. As he scraped my flesh with his "four needles of death" Craig talked about a recent encounter he had with the lovely Jane Weidlin... "We Got The Beat" by The Go Go's... "Lance & Craig" shot by Marisol... Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one take... "Thanks for the download"... 24:43 / 22.8 MB / Rated: R ("Mature words for mature minds")

An angry and profanity laced rant that explores the edge of madness with the help of my suicidal heroes Hemingway and Kerouac... Music by Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson... Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one take... "Thanks for the download"... 23:32 / 22.7 MB / Rated: NC-17 ("Mature words for mature minds")

Another quick "pre-ramble" style check-in. I talk about Podcast User Magazine (PUM), the LA Podcasters at the upcoming Expo and PodCamp SoCal. Plus my live show with Tim Coyne on Thursday, September 13 at the M Bar.... Mostly, I once again try to get you involved with Story Salon Saturday.... Chapter 11 of King of the Boys coming soon. 10:58 / 10.2MB / PG

An early "best friend" taught me that Bob Hope gave out great candy on Halloween and that if you sing-a-long with Donnie Osmond you could get beat up.... Proudly Presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... "Thanks for the Download"... 14.54 / 13.7 MB / Rated: R (Strong Language and Themes)... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

A quick "pre-ramble" style check-in. I talk about Podcast User Magazine (PUM), the upcoming Expo and my live show with Tim Coyne on Thursday, September 13 at the M Bar.... Mostly, I try to get you involved with Story Salon Saturday.... Chapter 10 of King of the Boys coming soon. I promise!... 10:05 / 9.2MB / PG

My Mom was an only child too. Growing up alone in Burbank her best friend was "Heckle & Jeckle's Mom," also my Dad's sister. When the "pre-boomers" grew-up, they were of course, competitive about their kids. My Mom was frustrated that I wasn't as "smart" as "Heckle & Jeckle," so one time she took it out on me.... Proudly Presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... "Thanks for the Download"... 21.09 / 20.6 MB / Rated: R (Violence)... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

When I was eight, my parents signed me up for East Valley Trojans "Pop Warner Football". We played in mini replica uniforms, like the one my hero O.J. Simpson used to wear at USC. The memories include Gatorade in glass bottles, the Universal Sheraton and my nickname "Killer." Proudly Presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... "Thanks for the Download"... 21.14 / 19.4 MB / Rated: PG-13... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

My Dad told me to hit bullies "with all you've got," but my cousins "Heckle & Jeckle" would still beat me into submission during pillow fights. When "Heckle & Jeckle" moved to England, my family took a "road trip" to visit the Loch Ness Monster.... Back in The States, I still wore my new Kilt, because I wanted to be a "Trojan Warrior".... Proudly Presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... "Thanks for the Download"... 17.34 / 17.1 MB / Rated: PG-13... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

My dad is a character. He loved Laurel and Hardy as a kid and hung out at Bob's Big Boy with James Stacy as a teenager.... Plus my dad had two notorious uncles. One uncle was the Head G-Man for Warner Bros. during the Red Scare. The other uncle tried to save Barbara Graham and hung with Mickey Cohen... Proudly Presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... "Thanks for the Download"... 18.06 / 17.7 MB / Rated: R (Adult Themes & Violence)... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

I soon learn that the outside world is filled with Bullies of all shapes and ages. The "lessons" are learned by playing the game Smear the Queer, meeting the "real" Archie Bunker and being on the right end of a Pirate's Musket.... Proudly Presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... "Thanks for the Download"... 19.29 / 17.9 MB / Rated: R (Adult Themes & Violence)... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved. RE-POST NOTE: A gremlin was in my feed!

My childhood fears and phobias were exposed by The Love Bug, Donald Duck, and Mighty Mouse. My Mom's fears surfaced, while I was riding my Big Wheel in our messy house.... Plus I'm confronted with the brutal difference between the Catholics and the Jews.... Proudly Presented "raw, uncut and in one take"... "Thanks for the Download"... 19.46 / 19.4 MB / Rated: R... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

When I was a four, I saw the movie True Grit and instantly bought into the whole legend of the "The Duke". At the same time, The Vietnam War raged on the TV, while I sat alone in my parents' dank den, building Lego forts for my Army Men. Through it all, I was always dressed as a cowboy.... My parents solution for my isolation was to get me a St. Bernard, and that's when the trouble really started.... Proudly Presented "raw and uncut in one take"... "Thanks for the Download" 14.04 / 12.9 MB / Rated: PG-13... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 2 of our story "King of the Boys" takes us back to my earliest memories of Dodger Stadium and Huckleberry Hound. More importantly, I remember my Mexican and Native American Grandpa who was a rough and tumble Cowboy, who often worked as a bartender in Reno, Nevada.... Back in my childhood and even now, he represents my only deep connection to my past. I wanted to be just like him.... Proudly Presented "raw and uncut in one take"... "Thanks for the Download" 14.56 / 13.8 MB / Rated: R (Adult Language and Content)... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

Season 3 opens with a rough draft of the novel I'm calling "King of the Boys".... The first chapter takes me on a journey up to San Francisco to see my best friend "Bobby" from childhood. A fire re-ignites our friendship and begins to unlock the mysteries of who we grew-up to become. Proudly Presented "raw and uncut in one take"... "Thanks for the Download" 21.39 / 19.9 MB / Rated: R (Adult Language and Content)... Copyright 2007 by Lance Anderson. All Rights Reserved.

"The End" of "Season 2" takes me back to the "The Beginning". A rambling tribute to my main influence Spalding Gray or as I like to call him: "The Original".... Do yourself a big favor and check out the jewel in his crown "Swimming to Cambodia." Proudly Presented "Raw and Uncut in One Take"... "My Heart Sinks" (Theme Song of Season 2) by The Hotrod Cadets... 33.57 / 31.2 MB / Rated: R (Adult Language and Content)...

With the help of Marisol (The Artist Formally Known as Monkey) we "intelligently spank" everything from Cheaters to Trump's Hair to an Army of One.... We end with the best singer/songwriter of our generation.... Presented Raw and Uncut in One Take... "We Are Nowhere and It's Now" by Bright Eyes... "Twin Palms and Grey Clouds" shot by Lance... 20.41 / 19 MB / Rated: R (Adult Language and Content)...