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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.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

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


DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

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.

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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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Aura https://aura.com/moondog

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/

SPONSOR

Aura https://aura.com/moondog

EARLYBIRD Clue:

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

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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Aura https://aura.com/moondog

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.”

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

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

Aura https://aura.com/moondog

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.

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

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

TMI 250514 Gizzard Gary


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be talking with Gizzard Gary, a retired nuclear power IT specialist, turned YouTuber https://gizzardgary.com/. 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-250514-gizzard-gary/

SPONSOR

Aura https://aura.com/moondog

EARLYBIRD Clue:

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

NAME THE BRAND CLUE

This company is one of the largest corporations in the US. It traces its origins to 1889 and Thomas Edison; this company was one of the first electrical energy utilities in the US. This company has “electric” in its name. Since 1955, it has been the largest builder of nuclear power plants in the US.

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

SPECIAL GUEST
Gizzard Gary

Is a native of Burlington, Kansas (population 2,593); born and raised. He retired after 42 years working at the nuclear plant near Burlington, and started his YouTube channel in 2017. His channels include Gizzard Gary, Gary Reviews, Boomer Listens, and hosts a weekly livestream Fowl Territory.

CONTESTS

Brand Clue:
Helmed by legendary and notorious CEO, Jack Welch, this company was one of the most profitable corporations in the 1990’s.

HASHTAG DRAWING #generalelectric

Next Livestream Wed May 21

TMI 250507 Gold with Mark


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be talking about buying gold and silver to diversify your assets and SHTF with Mark Damsetter. 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-250507-gold-with-mark/

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EARLYBIRD Clue:
This gold coin is known for the image on its opposite “tails” side.

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

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Moondog Go

NAME THE BRAND CLUE

It is the name of the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander in which Neil Armstron and Buzz Aldren were the first to set foot on the moon.

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

The volatile stock market. Gold and precious metals

  • Hedge against inflation
  • Diversification
  • SHTF

SPECIAL GUEST
Mark Damsteter
Retired from Finanance and Accountant. Grew up in Buffalo NY. Served in the US Airforce. Is an avid coin-collector since he was a kid and through that got into Gold and precious metals. 

CONTESTS

Brand Clue:
This is the mascot and symbol of the United States. These are the largest birds
of prey in North America.

HASHTAG DRAWING #eagle

Next Livestream Wed May 14

TMI 250430 with Viejo


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be talking about bullet casting, firefighting, and scuba diving with “Viejo” Walter Bunning https://rumble.com/user/WalterBunning. 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-live-250430/

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EARLYBIRD Clue:
This ammo brand is named after the Spanish word for the bird of prey, the eagle.

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

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Moondog Go

NAME THE BRAND CLUE

This Mexican ammo brand is created by Industrias Tecnos established in 1961. Outside of the United States, it is the largest ammo brand in the Western Hemisphere.

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a city and county just north and west of Los Angeles along the picturesque California coast. It was established as a Spanish colony in the 1700’s around the Presideo and Mission Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara or Saint Barbara for us Mericans, is the patron saint of armourers, artillerymen, civil engineers, and explosives handlers. Which is appropriate because of my guest Walter Bunning aka “Viejo” https://rumble.com/user/WalterBunning

Special Guest: Walter Bunning aka VIEJO

Walter is the creator of Viejo Con Armas on YouTube @Viejo2A a channel that focuses on ammo reloading and firearms. Walter grew up in Northern California before going to school at Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo and settling in Santa Barbara. He’s career has spawned agriculture, forestry, and law enforcement.

CONTESTS

EARLYBIRD Clue:
This ammo manufacturer’s name is often mispronounced in the US as: agee-la or agwilla. I’ve mispronounced in my earliest videos. But I did create a video where I asked one of its Mexican staffers at SHOT Show to correctly pronounce its Spanish name.

Plinko de Mayo

Capture your best Plinko De Mayo moments on video and share them on social media! Tag  for a chance to win an exclusive Aguila swag bag valued at $500!

https://content.aguilaammo.com/uploads/Plinko_De_Mayo_Targets_Printable_94e848cca4.pdf


Bubble Level Contest
https://moondogindustries.com/april2025-contest/

HASHTAG DRAWING #aguila

https://moondogindustries.com/april-contest

Next Livestream Wed April 30