Twitter Tuesday

News is getting out fast about me becoming a Lifecaster and I am so excited to start.....Several people wanted me to start tonight but I will say I want to have the right equipment to pull it off. Many of you know that I don't like the big microphone and headset look so I op for lesser equipment and quality....but, I have to use what is manageable because I am not a geek. So don't expect to see me wearing one of those cameras on my head, etc....LOL. I'm going for the smaller more maintainable gear, like a laptop and camera. User Friendly...yupZ that is me! And, I am going to have a LIVE Audience when we launch.
Sure was nice having JENN VAN GROVE on tonight. She rocks the Social Media world! What a writer and blogger. I can see why MASHABLE has her working as a editor....she RuleZ.
We stayed on late tonight setting up bots for auto info to be posted in the chat. Thanks, CORY for doing that! That was fun! See you all tomorrow....

The poll said 100% - YES!

Tonight had some real good questions come through the chat room. I am especially sensitive to questions asked by young people because I remember how hard it was to be a teenager and what it takes to get past all the issues of growing up. I especially enjoyed having MICHEAL SEAN WRIGHT on because he gave us such thorough answers. He truly is a gifted, creative man.
I saw some new names and of course, many of the regulars. It is just such a great time of my day to be with you all. After we closed the show I took a poll about me becoming a lifecaster(24/7 video with you) and it polled out at 100% that I should go for it. I really thought of the idea this weekend when I was around so many great musicians at my family reunion and how much people would have enjoyed all the talent there. Then, on Sunday I went to the most spectacular art show and I thought how great that would have been to be videoing it.
I thought how fulfilling my life is and how much viewers could learn if they had passes to some of my podcasts/classes/events/speeches/travels/back stage and all. People are always commenting on what a great life I have.
The only way I could possibly pull that off would be to lifecast. So I am looking for a traveling computer that will allow me to capture everything. I am really excited and I think it will be fun....especially the traveling part because you can go along with me. I do know that I will be in LA, Phoenix(Mesa) and then, on to Colorado this next month....so if I can get the right computer with traveling camera...I will be up and running to let you share the experiences.....Thanks again, to The ShakeRz and MoDz...see you tomorrow.

I like being called G & Highlights for the 3rd week

I finished my 3rd week as a daily tonight and I must say the podcast here will tell it all....I am committed to this show and I am so grateful for all of your support and friendship....here I record about tonight and some highlights of our third week......



Added note....Ridinthewave Dave calls me G...I like that!

Tricky Thursday (Thanks, Cory)

A polar opposite night from last night....tech was stable and a great crowd. I saw a community forming back stage as I was setting up 30 minutes prior to show time. Do you have any idea how great that makes Grandma feel when I see total strangers talking to each from all parts of the nation/globe. We found out that ROBERT from England's Gma is going to be alright and CORY is feeling better. NINESVNSICKS is having a problem watching all the food commercials (4 teeth extracted yesterday)....that is awful...
great questions tonight for Gma and our BounZeR,
STEVE OLSZANOWSKI from CEO Space

ADDED NOTE: That Ustreamer that seemed to know so much about me was my best friend of 39 years...she thinks she knows about my teeth...LOL...she is crazy, I only had one tooth fixed...LOL...also, loved Steve's wife singing with the Ukelele and Bruce sure can play that steel git...It was great to see Andrew, Gabe, Dez, Ridinthewave and so many others pop in.....see ya Friday...you are going to get to meet Paulina, my new CoHost for my Talking about my Generation Show. And, wait until you see the line-up for next week...it's gonna be sick...I mean rock!

The Nose Diving Infirmary

I usually don't say too much about tech issues...because the show must go on...but when it keeps dumping on me it is hard not to say anything....Sorry, everyone about tonight....we'll hope it gets better tomorrow.
Tonight after we settled into the loosing transmission, we found out that Cory is still sick...get better, dude, soon! Ninesvnsicks had 4 wisdom teeth pulled today and still made it to the show. That is miraculous and Robert's Granny is in the hospital. He asked what was my opinion on hospitals and if course, I want to stay out of them....I think if they changed them up to be more pleasing it wouldn't be so bad.....like peaceful waterfalls, family rooms, music and cheery colors...just my opinion. So, we had a small infirmary going on! Gabe asked should kids drink coffee? Such an awesome question because I certainly have an opinion on that - NO! LOL....They have enough energy...after all, they are kids. See you tomorrow and let's continue to have some fun!
Here is a audio Back Stage Pass for tonight.....

Twitter Tuesday 3-24-09

What a perfect person for tonights show!...Eric Canaday Aka @MileHighConnect and the founder of www.DenverTwitterConnection.com was tonights BounZeR. He showed his ability to think fast and have lots of fun answering the Twitter questions. Then, the questions switched to some recent shootings and carrying a gun and he spoke like trooper bringing some good insights to the subject.
Thanks Eric...and once again thanks to all the regulars. Great to see Karen again from MrBsPark.com see ya Wednesday!

Brandan Bustamante is a good sport

The new criteria for my show that allows it up on the Line-up on the show page is....could my granddaughter watch or listen to this one? And, this show could meet that. BRANDAN BUSTAMANTE brought so much to the show. He is just an awesome individual that gives so much of himself and his band rocks, too! We have a new friend NetDog Aka @NikonMaster on Twitter. He called in...love his Virginia accent. Thanks to all the regulars for coming to see Gma....see you tomorrow.....

Tonights show:

I've learned a lot this week

Photo by Whiskey Park via Skype screen capture during Friday's Show
I can honestly say even this 'ol grandma is still in learning mode. And, don't get me wrong when I say I still want to have fun. There has been a series of events happen to me over the course of the last 2 years on the internet that have opened my eyes.
I'm taking a stance on what I believe in now. If I waiver and make a few mistakes, it is ok, I can admit it and still get back on course. Without going into a lot of detail just listen here for 15 minutes or so, while I express my true feelings and the direction I want to take with the show.

South Beach Grandma

I decided to look silly again as South Beach Grandma....too fun...thank you all for a fun evening at Grandma's. Since we have a new CALL IN NUMBER - 714-786-6820 I will be using the other number just for the BounZeRz when they call in to be my CoHosts. I recorded a Recap of the Show for you to listen to tonight....I love the new "Stuff" the whistle and the Back Stage 30 minutes prior to LIVE.....Want an Opinion on something?....I would love for you to call. After all, the show name is Call Your Grandma...LOL...see you Friday!

Letter to me

I love Brad Paisley's song that was requested tonight. Especially when you are Grandma's age, you have so many years in ya. I was asked by INNERTUBE if I was 40 what would I do looking back. My opinionated answer was take care of your body...it is all you have. And, the song Letter to Me went along with that theme. Kinda cool how that all worked out. I played Photograph by Nickleback again....requested by GABE...that is HOT! It went on Gm's playlist. CORY CLAXON took another sweep at getting his website/blog looking good and it is looking F-I-N-E! Great job! Thanks, BRUCE TURNER aka @BlueRidgeBruce for double dutying it tonight, assisting over at CROSS ROCK TV, also.
Shout out to DEZ...great seeing you again! See ya tomorrow 6p/7m/8c/9e pm Monday -Friday.

Happy Saint Patti's Day

I have to stop saying...now, that was my favorite show. I don't know this was right up there. It had everything for me...audience participation/interaction/opinions/singing. When I opened up the segment for GM's opinion the flood gate opened for me to look at websites. After I gave 'Opinions...I was literally shocked and ever so pleased that Cory Claxon went and made the changes I asked him to do. That's so rewarding when you can suggest changes and right on the show they go make them. Cory ...you rock! Then, Trickyx2, Sandi's nephew from Teamwires.com came in and asked for an opinion of the site. I said make the picture fit in the top half of the page and take the red plaid out of the background and BAM! Done...Gosh, those two things alone made my night! Then, http://pc-addicts.com put me up LIVE on their show screen....Boy, I was even asked if I was a geek tonight...I said....uh...NO!
I got to sing, act silly for Saint Patti's Day and make it to the Front page again on Ustream...I am truly grateful today!

Pink, Say Whats?

Having kids on the show always makes for some fun times....Tonight a contingent of New York kids called in to ask GM's opinion on pink gumballs, donkeys and pink money. Luckily, all the BounZeRz I have on are good sports or I wouldn't dream of asking them to participate.
And, tonight was no exception....I answered Huh? Debbie Colwell answered Huh? And, we all laughed. What more can I say?...that is why I come here to do a daily....laugh more and not take life so serious. Thanks, kids for making our night!

Back Stage Pass for Week of March 9th Listen in

Friday Night Fun

It was an absolute delight to have Joanne Quinn-Smith aka Techno Granny of Positively Pittsburgh Live Magazine fame on as a BounZeR as well as Jay Reale, of ebodyboarding.com and probably the most recognizable bodyboarder of in the world. He is a true ambassador. We had such a good time as you can see if you listen or watch here.

A couple viewers wanted Tina...so I gave it to them....

Has there ever been a time in your life where you said....now that was just out and out fun? Tonight's show was one of those moments for me. Ok now,...you are going to get to read the inner workings of GM. I have to be honest with you...when I see that ticker on the screen going up because we just made the front page of UStream I have to admit, the little actress inside me just stands up.
So what a time on my life!....Check out USTREAM and watch the show called Tina Turner....honest they made me do it!

Photo above was captured by Bruce Turner on a Skype capture during the show.

I'm Not Paula Dean...Wish I was Tina Turner

Highlights of the last two nights on Talkshoe
People keep asking me do I know Paula Dean or is she my friend, so I said, "What's up with that!" I got rid of my gray hair for the show and tried to play Tina Turner (bought a cheap $30.00 wig for the part, I might be able to use it again..LOL). I sang Proud Mary in the pre-show, it didn't make it to the LIVE broadcast. Above is a recap of the Talkshoe shows that didn't get recorded. Good fun was had by all this week. Bruce Turner @BlueRidgeBruce brought in Debbie Ducic @Gutzywoman (my BounzeR for the night) via Skype because she is in Australia for a few months. We had some fun exchanges...she is always a guaranteed good guest.

I kept putting an i in @Phillymac

I loved this episode! Not, because it was so great techno wise, but because today's BounZeR, Phillip Zannini was such a good sport. First, I kept trying to put an i in his name. I was saying @iPhillymac and he corrected me twice, but I thought he was correcting the y. Oh, never mind....bottom line I was not getting it!
Then, he said something like there must be something in my rootbeer. My my, he doesn't know I don't drink and this is just a character. From an acting standpoint, I guess I did my job well if he thought I was drunk. Or, maybe he was just kidding...who knows, it was still a fun show.
We made the front page again on UStream....to some people that might now mean much, but to me you never know a producer might be watching *wink wink*
So, Tuesdays are going to be called Twitter Tuesday and we'll talk all things Twitter.

Wow! Now, that was FUN!

What an incredible night! This @iGrandma went DAILY today and it was well, unbelievable. First off, I have so many people to thank, the ShakeRz (they are listed on the sidebar) and all the guests that came in. It was just too much fun.


I started the audio podcast on Talkshoe and had a worldwide audience right out of the gate. There was England, Hawaii, Texas, California, so many.... whew! I spent 30 minutes getting some of my OPINIONS out there. All along I was simulcasting the Show on UStream you know, remember the Frazier look, a camera on the studio, etc.

Once I completed the audio show, I noticed my counter was climbing at a really accelerated rate and BAM! I was up on the Front Page of UStream. I have never seen it climb that fast and next thing you know I was up to 1700 + viewers....'Twas really different....I guess it would be safe to say I like the front page!

Then, I told the viewers that I had to go over to @RobWhiteus Podcaster Training show to do a segment on the Business of Podcasting and things calmed down a bit. Then, Rob started getting tons of viewers. So we answered all their questions and I told Rob I better go back to my show because 7pmPT was my old time slot and I wanted to see if anyone showed up. And, then BAM! I'm up on the front page again.

Ah, you know there is something about that front page that brings out the actress in me. So I had @JoshBudde call in and tell us how his play went......I guess he doesn't like Stage makeup....who does? He said all went well and he'll do the final performances of his school play this weekend......

I am going to have @BlueRidgeBruce do the TWEET of the WEEK next week .....it got left out of the mix without any audio provisions for him.

I really liked taking calls from the audience tonight....I think they really appreciated my "Opinions"... FiberOpticsGuy said wow (oh sorry, I broke into song right in the middle of my opinion, it's just that I was feeling it)...He said..."I think I have to look at the gratitude thing....thank you for reminding me," Indian Heart seemed real pleased with my OPINION, about what to do with her "guy." Well shoots, I have been there a few times. I called her a dude and I had to apologize for being a beach chick all my life....we call everyone dudes, it's not just for John Wayne anymore, LOL

So, I'm pleased with our first night....here is to a long run as a Daily!

This Show keeps me out of trouble????? Or maybe, into it?

Seriously, I have been working so hard here in California that I needed something to do just to have fun. Life gets too serious sometimes. So, I am going on the air every weekday at 4pm PT to have some fun with you. First, out of the gate is to thank the people behind me called the ShakeRz (The cool ones). The first people in everything I have ever done were the visionaries. So please support them on the list to the right.