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TMI Live 250730 Elder Care


Too Much Information live chat show. I’m going to share my experiences searching for an Assisted Care facility for my mother, and discuss the difficulties of aging. This video is sponsored by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

EARLYBIRD Clue:

#aarp

THIS WEEK

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

The largest non-profit organization in the United States focusing on issues affecting those 50 and older. What are the 4 initials that form its name?

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Retirement Homes/Senior Living

Retiring at Home

Senior Coommuniies / Independent Living

Assisted Living

Nursing Homes

Memory Care

Long Term Care Insurance

Veterans Affairs

CONTESTS

CONTEST CLUE

This 4-letter organization was formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons.

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
https://moondogindustries.com/yardsale/

Next TMI will be August 6

TMI Live 250723 at LAX


Too Much Information live chat show. Today’s episode I’m coming to you live from Los Angeles International Airport where I’m waiting for my flight on Frontier Airways.

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EARLYBIRD Clue:

#golds

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

The name is the 3 letters designation for this airport that is the international airport for the city of Los Angeles.

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LA Airport trivia

George Lucas filmed parts of his Busiest end destination airport in the US. The majority of passengers disembark here rather than connect to other cities.

Began in 1929 as Mines airfield

This airport is mentioned in the very first line of Miley Cyrus’ hit song “Party in the USA”

It’s iconic Space Age structure in the center is simply called the “Theme Structure” or at one time the “Theme Restaurant”

George Lucas filmed parts of his student film “THX 1138” in parking lot walkways late at night. film “THX 1138” in parking lot walkways late at night.

CONTESTS

CONTEST CLUE

This 3-letter airport has a last letter in its name that stands for nothing. It was just a random letter chosen by the IATA.

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
https://moondogindustries.com/yardsale/

Next TMI will be July 30

TMI 250716 Live at Evike.com


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’re live at the Evike superstore in Los Angeles. https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250716-live-at-evike-com

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EARLYBIRD Clue:

#golds

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This brand is a German manufacturer of air gunstear-gas, rimfire firearms, signal pistolspaintball markers and airsoft guns. It is based in ArnsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia

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Airsoft is the world’s most popular shooting combat sport. It utilizes mock firearms that fire 6mm plastic BBs propelled by compressed air, using electrical motor, compressed springs or pressurized air tanks. Evike is the nation’s largest airsoft gun and gear retailer with store locations in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Houston TX.

CONTESTS

CONTEST CLUE

In 1993, this German airgun brand bought Walther firearms.

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
https://moondogindustries.com/yardsale/

Next TMI will be July 23

TMI Live 250709 Flying Frontier


Too Much Information live chat show. I had to reschedule my interview with Matthew Henman, Senior Director of Business Operations at Crunch Fitness TX, about A.I. integration in gym and how he got into the fitness industry.
Read my show notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-live-250709-flyingfrontier/

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This video is sponsored by Venice.ai. Go to my link https://venice.ai/moondog to enjoy private, unscensored A.I. Get 20% off a Venice Pro Plan using code: moondog

EARLYBIRD Clue:

#golds

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This gym chain was originally started by Joe Gold in Venice Beach, California. It was known as the Mecca of Bodybuilders.

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A.I. is taking over customer service. For the past 10 years basic chatbots have largely been used as the first level of Customer Service “Chat Windows”. But now with almost real-time natural language A.I. chatbots and realistic voice-synthesizers, A.I. is poised to take over phone call-centers.

SPECIAL GUEST:

Matthew Henman is the Senior Director of Business Operations at Undefeated Tribe, which owns Crunch Fitness locations in TX. Matthew earned a certificate in Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, and on top of that is a CrossFit instructor and Parisi Speed Coach.

CONTESTS

CONTEST CLUE

X’s Gym was one of the first national and later international gym chains. It pioneered and popularized “Gym Memberships” in the 1970’s and 1980’s. It was frequented by Arnold Schwarzenegger and featured in the 1975 documentary “Pumping Iron” which launched Arnold’s career.

Next TMI will be a special On-Location episode at the Evike.com L.A. Superstore Wed July 16

TMI 250625 GTA Report


This is a pre-recorded episode of the Too Much Information show. In this episode, we’ll be talking with 1957 Porsche Speedster and his daughter, Grace about her experiences at the Golden Trailer Awards.  @GoldenTrailerAwards 

This video is sponsored by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

This video is sponsored by Venice.ai. Go to my link https://venice.ai/moondog to enjoy private, unscensored A.I. Get 20% off a Venice Pro Plan using code: moondog

Read my notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250625-gta-report/

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EARLYBIRD Clue: No logo quiz this week.
Instead I’m giving away ZKT wipes via email to those watching. ZKT Wipe giveaway
Be one of the first 3 people to email me at moondogairsoft@gmail.com with the SUBJECTLINE #zkt with your name and adress.

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

BRAND CONTEST CLUE

No live contest this week. Instead, we’re doing the ZKT wipe giveaway via email


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Todays guest is a retired biotech engineer, who spent over 30 years developing and manufacturing Medical Diagnostic Testing regents. He’s worked in California, Deleware and the UK. He won last month’s prize of tickets to the Golden Trailer Awards. His daughter who is studying Marine Biology at UCLA, went to the awards show earlier this month.

SPECIAL GUEST:
Lee aka 1957 Porsche Speedster and his daughter Grace

Golden Trailer Awards: https://goldentrailer.com/

CONTESTS

BRAND CONTEST CLUE

No live contest this week. Instead we’re doing the ZKT wipe giveaway via email

ZKT Wipe giveaway
Be one of the first 3 people to email me at moondogairsoft@gmail.com with the SUBJECTLINE #zkt with your name and adress.

Next Livestream Wed July 2

TMI 250618 Gizzard Gary Genealogy


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be talking with Gizzard Gary, about genealogy and researching your ancestors. Gary is a retired nuclear IT specialist and YouTuber https://gizzardgary.com/.
Read my show notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250618-gizzard-gary-genealogy/

This video is sponsored by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

This video is sponsored by Venice.ai. Go to my link https://venice.ai/moondog to enjoy private, unscensored A.I. Get 20% off a Venice Pro Plan using code: moondog

Read my notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250625-gta-report/

SPONSOR

Aura https://aura.com/moondog

EARLYBIRD Clue:

#[WORD] channel

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This cable channel covers a wide range of historical periods and topics including warfare, superstitions,  warfareinventionstechnologysciencemonstersunidentified flying objectsconspiracy theoriesaliens, cults, survival scenarios, and alternate history.


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Genealogy is the study of family history and ancestry, focusing on tracing lineage and compiling family trees. It involves researching and documenting family relationships through various records like birth certificates, census data, and marriage licenses. Genealogists use these records to construct family trees and explore the connections between generations. 

Todays guest is a retired IT specialist in the nuclear energy industry. He hails from Kansas and has a number of YouTube channels and programs, including Gizzard Gary, Gary Reviews, Boomer Listens, and hosts a weekly livestream Fowl Territory.

SPECIAL GUEST: Gizzard Gary

Golden Trailer Awards: https://goldentrailer.com/

CONTESTS

BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This cable channel is owned by A&E and while it started of showing history doctumenatries it’s most well known programs have little or no connection to that topic: Pawn Stars and Ice Road Truckers.

ZKT Wipe giveaway
Be one of the first 3 people to email me at moondogairsoft@gmail.com with the SUBJECTLINE #zkt with your name and adress.

Next TMI will be a pre-recorded episode Wed June 25

TMI 250611 Alex USSR


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be talking with Alex Sosnovski, a former Soviet Army NCO, about what it was like to grow up in the USSR.

Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

This video is sponsored by Venice.ai. Go to my link https://venice.ai/moondog and enjoy private, unscensored A.I. Get 20% off a Venice Pro Plan using code: moondog

Read my notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250611-alex-ussr/

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Venice https://venice.ai/moondog

EARLYBIRD Clue:

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

BRAND CONTEST CLUE

In 1974, this soft drink was the first Western product to be officially allowed to be sold and marketed in the Soviet Union.

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SPECIAL GUEST: Alexander Sosnovski

Born in the Soviet Union, Alex served in the Soviet Army. He studied law, moved to New York City, and works at the cancer research institute Cold Spring Harbor.

CONTESTS

Brand Clue:
This beverage was created in 1893. Along with its arch-rival Coke, dominates the worldwide soft-drink market.

HASHTAG DRAWING #pepsi

Next Livestream Wed June 18

TMI Live 250604 Dark Lord of Optics


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be talking with Ilya Koshkin of @darklordofoptics. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed. Read my notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-live-250604-dark-lord-of-optics/

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EARLYBIRD Clue:

THIS WEEK

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Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This camera company was established in 1919, initially specializing in microscopes and thermometers. One of the top Japanese camera brands behind Nikon and Canon. They popularized pocket 35mm clamshell cameras in the 80’s and 90’s with their pocket Stylus cameras. In the mid-90’s, their OM line was one of the first Digital SLR’s. Along with Fuji, they introduced the Micro 4/3 digital camera format.

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SPECIAL GUEST:
Dark Lord of Optics https://darklordofoptics.locals.com/

Born in the Soviet Union, educated in California at CalTech and UCLA, this optical physicist has made a career in electro-optics and imaging.  He’s worked for camera companies, defense contractors, designed reticles, and written articles about hunting and sporting optics for Guns & Ammo and Shooting Illustrated. He runs the blog and channel Dark Lord of Optics. 

CONTESTS

Brand Clue:
In 2020, this Japanese camera company spun off its camera brands into OM Systems. It takes its name from the legendary mountain top home of the Greek Gods.

Bear Creek Arsenal Let Freedom Ring Sweepstakes
https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/bcagiveaway?avad=362421_a41e68f25

HASHTAG DRAWING #aol

Next Livestream Wed June 11

TMI Live 250528 BBS games with Scott Robinet


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be talking about classic BBS games with Voltaric Software founder Scott Robinet. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed. Read my notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-live-250423/

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EARLYBIRD Clue:

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

NAME THE BRAND CLUE

Launched in 1988 this 3-letter name company grew to become at one time, the largest Internet Service Provider in the world 1990s. Logging in, users could often hear the words: “You’ve got mail.”

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Bulletin board system (BBS), also called a computer bulletin board service (CBBS),[1] is a computer server running software that allows users to connect to the system using a terminal program. Once logged in, the user performs functions such as uploading and downloading software and data, reading news and bulletins, and exchanging messages with other users through public message boards and sometimes via direct chatting. Many BBS servers offered online games, including early forms of MMOs.

SPECIAL GUEST:
Scott Robinet
https://elysiumsoftware.com/

Play LORD https://lord.stabs.org/index.html
Play Trade Wars https://www.thecrustychicken.com/tradewars.html

CONTESTS

HASHTAG DRAWING #gta https://goldentrailer.com/

Brand Clue:
This 3-letter name company’s full name was America Online, and the ubiquity of their promotional floppy discs and later CDs, became a cultural touchstone. Despite dominating the market in 2001, its business shrank with the decline of dial-up internet. By 2015 it would be bought by Verizon.

HASHTAG DRAWING #aol

Next Livestream Wed June 4

TMI 250521 Steve Shadrach


Too Much Information live chat show. Our guest is Stephen Shadrach, a fashion photogher and paparazzo https://www.instagram.com/photographer_stephen_/ This video is sponsored by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed. Read my notes https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250521-steve-shadrach/

SPONSOR

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EARLYBIRD Clue:

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

NAME THE BRAND CLUE

This company was founded by George Eastman in 1892 in Rochester, NY and became one of the largest photographic film companies in the world.

THUMBNAIL THIS

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Paparazzi

Freelance photographers who pursue celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photographs, often selling these images to publications. The term “paparazzi” originated from the character Paparazzo in the 1960s film La Dolce Vita

SPECIAL GUEST:
Stephen Shadrach

https://www.whatnot.com/user/shadrach

CONTESTS

HASHTAG DRAWING #gta https://goldentrailer.com/

Brand Clue:
This company created the first handheld digital camera in 1975 but chose to ignore the digital cameras, afraid it would hurt their film business. 

The digital photography and video market became dominated by Canon, Sony, and Nikon. By 2011 this company declared bankruptcy.

HASHTAG DRAWING #kodak

Next Livestream Wed May 21