Cadillac Jack - My Second Act

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Who got the clap(per) for Christmas? Dec 24, 2020

Show notes

It's a short and sweet show on My Second Act, the day before Christmas. Here's a rundown of what you can expect as you listen next to the yule log:

Cadillac Jack's prediction on Eric Church.
Donna takes a tumble.
Christmas treat #1.
Donna's Appy segment - a keeper for all of your deepest secrets. Sorta.
Donna makes the (Dallas Cowboys Cheer) team.
Christmas treat #2.
Caddy and Donna go up and down the radio dial with some industry news, including a never-before-told story about a certain personality being shopped around.
Pod peeps for the episode.
An uh-oh cameo.

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Ok, who mailed Donna a fruitcake? Dec 22, 2020

Show notes

Someone mailed Donna a fruitcake. So if that's you, thanks! Also, why? To fulfill our semi-music category, there a couple industry hits on the agenda:

ERNEST, a new country artist inspired by a blend of Eminem and George Strait.

Thomas Rhett is off Instagram and his fans are off Thomas Rhett

A new piece from Eminem himself

Caddy and Donna went on vacation but went incognito. Would you go to Disney World right now? Would you really?

Postal workers must be done. They're really over it. Caddy wants to know how much smack they're getting right now. Donna explains and asks a couple questions about the interworkings of USPS.

Caddy takes the next segment to make a confession. Then if you're wondering, there is no fondant on a Dairy Queen cake. Caddy would know, because he just went to DQ to get himself a cake. A whole cake. Then Donna went to DQ herself and spent $72. $72. One more time: $72.

The bit transitions to a story about a man who has a relationship with the most dangerous animal in South Africa. Then another story about a plane crash that revealed a love affair. It's a jam packed and sporadic episode. You'll love it.

"Have you been in a courtroom recently?" Dec 17, 2020

Show notes

Disclaimer: If you're Donna's InstaShopper, please don't listen to this episode. Jeannie comes on the show to play a quick game of Can't Beat Jack. Caddy may be headed to court. It's quite a show today on My Second Act.

Charley Pride has passed away. The Country Music Awards insist that protocols were followed after he attended the event. Maren Morris introduced some concerns on twitter (now deleted) that have lead to responses from the Awards, artists and other industry professionals. After speaking a bit about Charley, Caddy and Donna move to Taylor Swift. Taylor addressed some rumors about her new releases, and you'll hear her explanation to Jimmy Kimmel.

What would you be willing to pay for a Cameo from Caddy? He says he'd do it for free. Donna says not so fast. That's the intro to today's Cameo segment where the show covers all that's new in the world of Celebrity Shout Outs.

Caddy introduces some sneak peek of Caddy Wagon before moving to his own Wagon Woes. For the past few weeks, GMC has been flaunting some bonkers commercials where folks surprise their spouses with vehicles. "Read the ******* room, GMC." Saturday Night Live finally called them out with a spoof this past weekend. You'll hear the segment on the show as well as some responses from the Jacks. Plus the cliff we're approaching in the restaurant crisis for Georgia folks and others around the country.

On a lighter note (for Caddy) Corey Dylan is headed to Cali. Caddy's former co-host got a morning show gig at Big FM.

Lastly and bestly, it's time for a round of Can't Beat Jack. Jeannie calls in and plays a round with the category "Shots." (Thanks Donna). One anonymous pod peep has suggested a new job for Caddy. Donna is a fan. In fact, Donna thinks it's the perfect gig. Text Caddy if he can put you as a reference. 7704646024.

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Giving it all away on the way to Western Sizzlin' Dec 15, 2020

Show notes

Eric Church dropped a new song ten minutes before this episode was recorded. So, you could say there was a lot on the mind. Here are a couple things that were covered across (a pretty large) spectrum:

The moral legality of fireworks.

Dua Lipa.

Taylor Swift's new project. (Of the 15 new songs on the album, 6 of them got explicit stamps.)

More on the Carl Lentz situation intro'd last week.

Cadillac Jack's Taylor problem. (By that we mean he consistently drops names throughout the episode. I'd tell you when they happen but I lost count.)

Donna announcing Caddy's new job. (It'll be a stretch, but his first goal is to beat the 2020 revenue of a certain NBC star.)

Moving into an NYC storefront for Christmas.

The Times Person (or People) of the Year.

Milton's Pinestraw Bandit of the Year.

Having folks come over to candle some ears.

"I'm savage, bushy, itchy and occasionally b****y." Dec 10, 2020

Show notes

If you listen to one episode of Cadillac Jack: My Second Act, it should be this one.

Here are a few things covered, as they speak for themselves:

A few picks on Donna's Christmas wishlist. Hint: Caddy says no.
Billboard's Best Songs of 2020, including a segment that could land all of us in a lawsuit with Megan Thee Stallion.
CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPPING SOLO. DEPRESSING. DON'T EVER CALL ME SCROOGE AGAIN. (Programming note: That's word for word how the segment appeared on the run of show.)
Three instances of bowling. 1) The Jacks' recent trip to pandemic lanes. 2) The bowling league Caddy was a member of at Hickory's Colonial Lanes. His team was the Gutter Busters. 3) When Donna's mom would drop her off at the bowling alley daycare.
Rev. Raphael Warnock and whether or not that's really his beagle (it's not).
The best late night jokes about COVID, from Fallon, Kimmel and Seth Meyers. Plus some potential restrictions on those who get it.
New York Times bestselling appster Donna Choate presents her Appy segment. It's an app you can use to bring back Layaways and secure items when money gets tight.
Quick hits from the radio industry about career updates from Howard Stern and Jason Pullman. It includes a prediction about Cadillac Jack's former station. Listen. Then check back with us in March.
Messages from some of the show's best pod peeps.

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Broke my rib moving a tweaker Dec 08, 2020

Show notes

Apple classifies My Second Act as a semi-music podcast. That designation is earned on today's show, which covers Morgan Wallen, Sam Hunt, Old Dominion and a lot more.

The episode starts off with Morgan Wallen's return to SNL. It's a broadcast segment but music is reinforced with the news that Bob Dylyn has sold his entire catalog. One more time: Bob Dylan is selling his entire catalog of music. Donna and Caddy talk about the deal and its implications, along with its comparison with a similar move from Stevie Nicks.

After that Cadillac explains how he broke his rib. Donna follows it up with an explanation of whether or not he really did. Just one thing to say- "we'll see you back in mid-February."

The following segment covers some #gapol coverage, which has naturally become a national story. Caddy and Donna explain why Georgia's Senate seats will have such an impact on the country. As someone who leans right, Caddy wanted to know why one participant wouldn't show up. From the other side, Donna thinks that person may be a wimp.

Continuing the news, Caddy talks about the second race and offers a primer of its two candidates. Donna brings some great points to the table but none are more important than one particularly hairy suggestion.

The final segment is on a positive mental and emotional movement happening on TV and across the airwaves. Donna and Caddy are just happy to share.

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Just a couple of superspreading swingers Dec 03, 2020

Show notes

It's the time of year when Donna is feeling like Uncle Charles. A celebrity is asking for a seven-figure child support agreement. Spotify is wrapping everyone up. All that plus Cadillac Jack outing himself on this episode of My Second Act.

The show starts off with a musical recap of 2020. Caddy and Donna look at what hits have come out of the year and what they've been listening to the most. There's a quick segment on what has happened to Caddy's masks. It's a messy one. After it ends, Caddy and Donna talk about The Unhinged. It's their new binging favorite and has led to a whole new brand of conspiracy theory.

Who would win in a fight- Cadillac Jack or Jake Paul? Who's more lifted- Snoop Dogg or Mike Tyson? The answers would surprise you. All that covered on the segment sponsored by Toad Testosterone.

Then Cadillac Jack comes forward with his funk. It's a favorite aspect of the show- being able to talk openly about struggles and how it has affected him the past couple months. He's worried about how it has impacted the show, which is characteristic. Donna's response is that it's part of a bigger picture. Either way it's a segment that makes the show thankful for the show itself.

As a quick part of the Radio Notes, the show covers come news about Atlanta's Clark Howard.

The following segment takes a look at child and spousal support, as a certain celebrity couple has made headlines for their incredibly high amounts. Caddy and Donna are familiar with the topic. They talk about what folks are thinking during the process and who really wins in the end.

The last segment covers two things: the 2020 Word of the Year and superspreading swingers. They are not related.

An introduction to How To Get Away With Murder Dec 01, 2020

Show notes

The combination of Donna's Christmas love and Caddy's True Crime obsession has lead to a new tradition in the Jack household.

You could get away with a lot of things- possibly even a murder. One of the Jacks has thought it through. The first, dark segment of the show teases us along that perfect plot.

To fulfil our obligation as a semi-music podcast, the following segment runs through the recent Grammy nominations. You'll hear why artists do some of the things they do, including their ability to impact huge companies with their fans. As a side car, Donna shares the origin story of her relationship with Shaun Cassidy.

The laziness of wealthy folks can result in some high-paying gigs for the rest of us. (Is that what they mean by Trickle Down Economics?) Caddy introduces a few gigs that are on the market, including some virus-related spots like people making $100+ per hour to stand in line.

Donna's side car touches on some cognitive behavior therapy. She just wants to know the root of Caddy's Christmas aversion. And Disney aversion. And cruiseline Aversion.

What would you pay someone to do for you?

The next segment steps into some solemn material. Some news from the British royal family sparks a discussion on struggles women and their partners often experience but seldom discuss.

Yule logs and Tonka toys, a Thanksgiving special Nov 26, 2020

Show notes

It's time for some Thanksgiving mishaps. Caddy and Donna celebrate the day by reflecting on a few historical uh-ohs that have occurred over the years. Just for the record: It's important to remove the bags and packaging from turkeys before cooking.

Speaking of burnt birds, the next segment moves to cover Justin Bieber. Donna is a fan but worries about whether or not people take the artist seriously.

Bars, vacations and quesadillas during a pandemic. Cadillac Jack is familiar with all of them. At the same time he also values the ability to use the pandemic as an excuse for what he doesn't want to do. Don't want to see someone? Pandemic. Family wants to come over? Pandemic. Holiday decorations need to go up? Pandemic. The flag is useful and the flag is versatile.

Caddy takes a quick break in the run of show to apologize. He's got to get something (else) off his chest.

Zoom holiday office parties. Does anything get any worse? Caddy doesn't even understand why they exist at all. (He'll also be using another COVID excuse.) Donna has mixed feelings but for more understandable reasons.

Donna and Cadillac Jack met at work, which is important to remember for the next segment. They cover why their first debut as an official couple got a little out of control. Let's just say the event facility ran out of glassware within a half hour. And the facility had to shut down for a few months. Actually, it never opened back up. Anyways…

Then at a David Allen Coe concert an on air personality was rendered incapacitated in front of the women's bathroom. The company was not invited back.

Then at a party in front of Papacito's in Atlanta, an on air personality forgot to wear certain bits of clothing. Some assistant producers had to go around with an umbrella to jump in front of all photographers. The company, and certain personalities, were not invited back.

Then at a holiday party hosted by Norm at the Ritz-Carlton, Caddy got his first taste of "richy salespeople," who had camped out for the whole week. They were invited back. For a couple years, at least. But the gospel group that had split the ballroom with the company dropped out pretty early.

The show finishes up by covering one woman who lost it when she finds out her husband will be working from home for 7 more months. Others have suggested that the work-from-home movement has disrupted marital affairs. Some suggest rolling their husband up in a carpet and dropping them in a lake. Donna and Caddy evaluate the whole thing and prescribe their own suggestions. Step one: tear out the thermostat.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go pick [My Second Act]'s socks off the floor.

Honey baked and chicken fried Nov 24, 2020

Show notes

Donna and Caddy brought their ham receipts on today's episode of My Second Act. It's a quick coverage of all things Honey-Baked, including what to do if you (or your hubby) forgets to order one.

Then Donna tells the story of what Olivia thought of Zach Brown and the time she got to meet him at the station. One big happy Zamily here on the My Second Act podcast.

The first major segment of the show covers the University of Georgia and why it's admission process is similar to The Bachelor. For those of you who live outside the state, important to know how selective the school is. The average GPA? 4.0-4.3. Want to know what Caddy got the first time he took the ACT? Listen up. Want to know what Donna got? So do we. She withheld the answer. It's an extended conversation about secondary education in America and predictions for the future of schooling.

Have you been friending and unfriending folks now that the election is over? Reconsidering the relationships, if you will? Caddy is. Donna is. You know who else? Florida Georgia Line. Caddy and Donna dish the scoop on inter-band relations on the following segment.

The last segment introduces the best part of the week: Appy Time! Donna has a pick that lets folks gift lists and organize what the family wants. It will tell you everything you need to know about what your loved ones want for the holidays (or birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, the whole 9 yards). Check it out. Then text Caddy what you want for Christmas. 7704646024.

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