Jason Blackman's Newsletter (Working Title)

Hey folks!

In episode 6 of the pod I speak with my buddy, Brian Spencer (@creative_b.s). Brian’s a musician and a digital marketing guru and I get some insight on how to organically grow an audience. It’s an interesting convo for anybody putting themselves out there online!

Here’s a few links to some of my favorite things from this week:

* 1. There's a new animated film on Netflix called The Mitchells vs The Machines which is a hilarious ride for the whole family. Highly recommend.

2. Weezer dropped a new album today called Van Weezer and I'm super excited about it - life long fan of the Weez.

3. Just recently re-watched Big Fat Liar with Frankie Munoz, Amanda Bynes and Paul Giamatti and it may as well be a Scott Rudin documentary. For those who rightfully don't give a s**t about the entertainment industry- Scott Rudin was a big time producer and also apparently a giant a*****e. However- Big Fat Liar is SO good. Killer cast. Sandra Oh was in it! And it’s just perfection.

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen and ALSO rate and review if you have a few spare seconds and wanna do something good that gets you into heaven.

Seeya!J

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What a show we have for you this week!

As I go forth on this epic journey of podcast superstardom, I’m constantly learning, and adjusting; and readjusting, and relearning; Still haven’t learned the difference between commas and semi-colons; so I just pepper in both whenever it seems right.

One thing I’m trying to figure out is how to differentiate the podcast from the newsletter while making them cohesive and kinda like a cool package deal.

Here’s what I’m trying this week. Instead of a summary of what’s on the pod, I’m gonna treat the newsletter as fun additional reading for my die-hard fans (Mom & Dad).

Here goes…

In the pod I mention a place that I consider to be close to heaven on earth. It’s called Tastee’s Donut & Burger in Pasadena and its AMAZING. Perfect cheeseburger for around 3 bucks. Honestly- I’m used to every burger joint around here being fancy and hype-y in some way or another. Not Tastee’s. It’s no frills and all thrills. The onion rings were as crispy as your shnozz when you neglect sunscreen on a family cruise to St. Thomas, and the donut was soft, billowy, airy perfection.

Next up, I thought it’d be cool to make a short list of things I discovered and/or really enjoyed this week. Not gonna lie- I got this idea from Tim Ferris— he’s been doing it for years but it’s a simple format and he’s a zillionaire so why not.

THINGS I LIKED THIS WEEK

* Tastee’s Donut & Burger

* Clinton Avery Tharp - Thrift Shop TikTok - this guy is great. He goes thrift shopping and finds cool stuff, sometimes does some refurbishing, stages good photos and sells said stuff at a profit. Plus he’s really funny while doing it. Gonna have him on the podcast soon!

* Roof Studio - An animation studio in NYC/Brazil. They’re mainly working in the advertising space, but keep an eye out- they’ll be making some wildly popular feature length animated films. I have no doubt. Some of the most stunning animation I’ve ever seen.

* Your Neighbor’s Backyard - is a series of backyard comedy variety shows started by my friends out here in LA. They’ve grown so much over the years and TONIGHT (Friday, April 30th) they’re hosting a live variety show with some amazing performers. Be sure to tune in and donate so that they can keep doing what they’re doing and raising money for super awesome causes.

That’s all for this week! I dig this format do you? Leave a comment & subscribe!

Until next week,

Jason

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Dear Readers & Listeners alike!

Check out the latest ep of my podcast, “Nobody Cares About Jason Blackman. ”It’s been such a blast and I hope you’re having as much fun listening as I am producing it. If you have a second, subscribe to the pod on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

I wanna try something new and solicit questions from y’all. Ask me anything and if I feel like it’d be entertaining, I’ll answer your question on the show!

Seeya next week!Jason

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Hey beloved readers & listeners!

Here’s the 3rd episode of my podcast. It’s the best one yet!

In it, I share an EXCLUSIVE clip of a brand new quarantine-centric sitcom called “QuaranTeens.” I also talk about how I like to handle disappointment, and finally I chat with my good friend Dom about a whole range of interesting topics!

Thanks for listening, and as always if you like the show, please subscribe, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts :)

Jason

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Wowowow- can you believe I’ve already been doing this podcast for two whole weeks? A friend of mine sent me an interesting statistic that 26% of all Apple Podcasts only put out 1 episode. I guess that puts our show in the top 74%!

In this episode I attempt to talk about a date I had this week, I make a very frustrating 911 call, I check in with my neurologist and ALSO do my first ever Best Friend Check In™ with my best friend, Jason Bader!

If you like the podcast, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider subscribing, leaving a comment on Apple Podcasts and sharing this with your friends, lovers and grandmas!!

Seeya next week!Jason

Special Thanks to:Grace Anaclerio, Jason Bader, Harrison Zafrin & my mom!

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Exciting Announcement City, population me!

I’ve started a podcast. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and now I’m doing it. The ‘pod will feature sketches, conversations with people I find interesting, music, etc… basically, whatever I want.

Why does this podcast need to exist? It doesn’t. No podcast ever made needs to exist. What a stupid question!!

ANYWHO.

The first episode of Nobody Cares About Jason Blackman features my good friend and fellow comedian, Kaitlin Mamie!

Kaitlin is hilarious- I’ve seen her perform around Los Angeles a ton of times and she always has me crying with laughter. What a talent! We get into her new comedy album, my mother’s competing comedy podcast, and the idea that nobody cares about you and that’s a great thing!

Kaitlin’s comedy album, Now That’s Crisp! Comes out April 6th everywhere!

You can follow her on instagram @kaitlinmamie for more hilarious Kaitlin Kontent™

And as always, subscribe to this newsletter for more stuff & tell your friends and grandmas and all that!

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