Vote for me

Hey friends, it's me again. Well the latest podcast we posted was the contest winner. Hope you all listened. It was so much fun to hear all of the entries. Even though I'm not sure why people did such whiny impressions of my voice. I have a very deep radio voice, so it's odd to me, but still very fun. Thank you everyone for your hard work on the projects.

In other news, if you haven't checked it out, be sure to go to the following link and vote for The Ceiling Fan. Thanks everyone, I'll talk to you all soon.

-Ethan

I'M BACK!!!

Guys, it's been WAYYYYY too long. Sorry I haven't written anything in a while. I've just been resting and enjoying being back home. The road trip was a blast, but it's always nice to get back to sleeping in your own bed for a change. Fortunately, I have these Hi Jack entries to listen to. Oh, speaking of, be sure to get yours in, the deadline is THIS MONDAY. You still have a little bit of time to get one together, if you want to win those awesome prizes. Well, I better get back to bed, the computer screen is kinda hurting my head. I'll talk to you all soon.

Ethan Daniels

Driving

Hey everybody, I hope you all got a chance to listen to The Ceiling Fan episode 29. If you haven't, maybe you should go do that right now, before you finish reading this blog post...Ok, and to all of you who are still reading this, you already know that I have miraculously obtained a memory I had been suppressing for years. I realized that, when I was a kid, my family drove through the town of Odyssey on a vacation and I remember exactly where we went. Now I would love to tell you guys, but I really want to keep it a secret until we get there, build up the suspense and all. But don't worry, once we get there, I promise, I will tell you guys the big secret. YOU ARE GOING TO BE SO SURPRISED!!!! So be sure to listen to the next podcast, where I plan to reveal the location of Odyssey and finally put 23 years of speculation to rest. I'll try to blog more soon. Thank for reading you guys.

-Ethan Daniels

Our Journey Up Pikes Peak

You can blame James for the blurry photo of us again. I cannot believe how interns think they can walk all over us major corporations and expect to get practical experience. But when practical experience involves taking blurry pictures of momentous occasions, we intern-givers get mad. Oh well. At least he learned how to make my coffee right.

As you can tell, we visited Pikes Peak after our time at Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was good to finally set things straight with Bob, who, strangely enough, got picked up in my car. Afterwards, the four of us (or three, if you don't count Intern James) dropped by the Whit's End Welcome Center and had ice cream. Funny thing is, after that we dropped by the infamous slide and Phil sprained his ankle on the way down. So I'm sure you can imagine our attempted trip up Pikes Peak. How do you sprain your ankle in a kids slide? I'm still trying to figure that out.

Anyway, we made it past the initial trail of the mountain and Mr. Jinkus told us he wouldn't be able to make the climb. One argument later, the three of us tried to get a scenic photo with Pikes Peak in the background. Stupid blur. And now... our journey continues to find Odyssey. I'll keep you posted. For now, listen to our special podcast where we arrive in Colorado! Also, you can visit our official Road Trip page to follow us on our exciting journey!

Still on the road

Wow, I never realized that a road trip like this would take such a toll on me. Seriously, we've gone through 3 turnpikes already, so you do the math. It's also pretty tough on the "ol' caboose." I wish they would make cars with La-Z-Boys in them. Phil said we already have 2 in the car, but I sure haven't been able to find them. Either way, I don't think I prepared myself for this trip like I could have. I wasn't expecting it to take this long. It's been 3 weeks now and we still haven't found Odyssey. We've had a few set backs and that's why it's taking us so long. Like that blow out in St. Louis which forced us to stop for several hours, but what else are you going to do when you see a sign that reads, "Up to 75% off EVERYTHING IN THE STORE." We also had to stop and see some of Phil's relatives and that was pretty weird. They all looked and sounded just like him. It was like nothing I'd ever seen or would ever want to see again. Anyway, I just wanted to check in with you guys and let you know where we are at. Basically, we are about half way to Colorado Springs. Phil says there is a house half way he wants me to visit, I have no idea what he means by that. Anyway, at the rate we are going, we will most likely be in The Springs by Monday, just in time for the next podcast. Goodbye for now.

-Ethan

Ok, Hi Ethan Daniels here. We finally found some Wifi. We got to a nice hotel and I was able to ask one of the suckers dumb enough to actually PAY to sleep INSIDE (HAHA, fools) for the Wifi password. Anyway, here is what we recorded on Monday. Since that time we have begun heading back west. What's cool is, we are stopping a lot now on the way, to ask people if they know where Odyssey is. Surprisingly, most don't...well nobody seems to. I HAVE met some people who know what Odyssey is, so that's a relief. For a while there I was beginning to think I had imagined the whole thing. Then I got thinking, which I've found you do a lot on these road trips, about reality and what if my life was kinda like that movie The Truman Show, where they guys whole life is just one big TV reality show, then I thought about having a reality show of my own, then I wondered if I would need to make it first, then try to sell it to the tv networks, or if I should pitch the idea first, then I thought about paid programing, then I thought about programing the presets on the car radio, then I fell asleep. That's all for now, I think we are driving through Ohio right now, so maybe we will go see Jacob Isom or Loren Crisp. Hope you enjoy the episode and leave a comment for me. I will see you guys next time.

-Ethan

PS If you have any ideas about where Odyssey might be, let me know.

Late Episode

Hey friends, It's me Ethan Daniels. I'm writing this blog post from my cell phone. I couldn't find any wifi yesterday, so I'm going to have to post the next chapter in our Adventure to Odyssey tonight instead. Don't worry. Just to give you an update, Phil, The Intern, and myself are having a fun time, though we haven't found Odyssey. We didn't make it all the way up to New England, Instead, we are doubling back, to head somewhere else. You'll find out in our podcast, which will be available late tonight, once we find a hotel. Sorry this message is so short, Phil keeps talking and I can't think straight. Talk to you all soon.

Ethan

Truck Honking

Hello, faithful blog followers!

We’re having GREAT time on our trip. I started out driving for the first day, and then by majority vote Phil was put in charge of driving for the remainder of the trip. James volunteered, but I said, “I would rather not risk our safety and the safety of the other passengers in the other cars on the road by asking you to both drive and make coffee for me at regular 20 minute intervals at the same time.” I think that pretty much convinced him, because he didn’t say anything to me for a while. He just sat in the back and muttered something about some paperwork that he had turned in to me. But let me tell you I have NEVER had so much coffee in my life! (Well, except for that time in Guatemala, but that was different) I’ve just had so much extra energy that I’ve really been able to do a lot on the trip, even after only three days! One of my favorite things to do is make trucks honk. It's as easy as 1, B, 3! This is the way you do it:

1. Stick your arm straight out in front of you, like you were going to punch somebody (but don’t actually punch anybody).

B. Bend your arm at the elbow, like you were going to shake your fist at somebody.

3. Pump your arm up and down, like you were trying to pull an imaginary rope out of the sky, but the rope is made of rubber and keeps pulling your arm back up into the sky.

And when you do this in your window when a truck is passing by, the trucker will either stare at you, wondering how old you are, or he will honk the horn.

Usually Phil wakes up and screams whenever this happens.

Unfortunately, we haven’t found Odyssey. But don’t worry, we have all summer, you know. Some people have been saying, “Well, what about your mom’s car? She’s going to be so mad!” (or something like that). Well, I left a note on the kitchen table and explained in detail that we were going on a trip to search for Odyssey. I think that once she hears about that she will be fine. She has a bicycle, anyway. Oh! And I almost forgot to mention, we’ve already begun to receive some Ceiling Fan Hijack entries. So I've been listening to all those as we ride down the road. It really helps to pass the time! (and it helps me sit still for a few seconds, too. Imagine that!)

Until next time I get wifi!

The Ceiling Fan Hits the Road!

Fans of the Ceiling Fan, we never cease to amaze you at our studios in Shipshewana, Indiana. Our team of creative professionals continues to get bigger in a generation of podcasters, news feeds, and listener feedback. We're headed out for the search of a lifetime. Our multi-stop roadtrip has begun. And our studio is now on wheels as we travel across uncharted territory to find the town of Odyssey. Okay, so maybe the United States is charted (thanks Google Earth!), but you get the idea. We're on a search for what they call the best small town in America.

Begin your journey with us at ceilingfanpodcast.com... Episode 26, specifically.

A Book I Want to Write

I've parked on this blog post today to figure out where I am in life. If I was given the opportunity to write a book and have millions of readers, I would probably write the book I've been waiting to write for a long time:

Humility and How I Achieved It

- by Ethan Daniels

Doesn't this title just ring melodiously in your ear? I've had dreams about being an author, having gained inspiration from the great deep thinkers of our age: Dr. Oz's wife, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Seuss. After all, why shouldn't I be allowed to write a book? I mean, everyone else's done it. Even Dr. Phil is out there with his self-help books and attention-grabbers

Okay, people, the great Ethan Daniels cannot wait to write the most intriguing, captivating, helpful, true-to-life book ever to reach the world's fingertips. I mean, I am just the epitome of humility. I've never met anyone more humble than myself. I am the most humble person I've ever met. I think Phil would think so, too.

But alas, for now I trek on in the podcasting world as Odyssey's biggest, HUMBLEST fan. My book opportunity will come someday.

Take This for Consideration

Today I checked my "E"-mail (with the "E" standing for "Ethan"). Somewhere between the studio and the mailbox out front, I had an epiphany. For my readers who don't know what that is, an epiphany is defined as "a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience." My epiphany was simply amazing... a long-needed commonplace occurrence. But an epiphany in the life of Ethan Daniels is an epiphany for change, a way for "E"-mail and ideas to improve the livelihood of this much-loved podcast host. I tend to have "E"-piphanies a lot, usually when I least expect them and with such a sudden force that I can't help but love my life.

Yes, I've rounded the corner to a new temporary destination in life. I am about to embark on a journey I'll never forget. A journey that will earn me a learner's permit. Fellow Ceiling Fan fans, listeners, and devotees, the time has come for me to broaden my horizons and get out and see the world. Not a journey to myself, but a journey into a new improvement.

Get ready to see the world of Ethan Daniels. You may look in your rearview mirror and see my handsome face in the car behind you. Or you may be on the freeway and trying to get past that guy in the middle lane and see my beloved features.

This is going to be good. I'll keep you posted in the days ahead as I pursue my learner's permit.

Of Men and Twinkies

First of all, I want to set one thing straight: this blog is about me. Therefore, because this blog is about me (Ethan Daniels just in case you're wondering), not everything that I say is directly related to Odyssey. I know, I know. You would think that since I’m the biggest Odyssey fan that everything I do, say, eat, think, touch, feel (those last two are a little redundant), and hear has got to be Odyssey-related. I guess it is Odyssey related in some way, since everything I come in contact with is coming in contact with the WORLD’S #1 ODYSSEY FAN!!! But it’s not directly related.

Ok, now that we have that out of the way, we need to talk about something else other than Odyssey. Yes, folks. I, Ethan Daniels, the WORLD’S #1 ODYSSEY FAN!!!, am also a #1 fan of: TWINKIES! They are like little pockets of goodness filled with an oozing goodness paste. Not to mention the oozing goodness taste. “Simply scrumptious” is how James the intern would put it . . . but he talks weird like that sometimes. On an average day I consume one twinkie. But I rarely ever have an average day. On an abnormal day . . . 23?

I have yet to try a a deep-fried Twinkie. According to Wikipedia, a deep-fried Twinkie "involves freezing the cake, dipping it into batter, and deep frying it to create a variation on the traditional snack cake. The deep-fried Twinkie was influenced by the deep-fried Mars bar, a variation of said chocolate bar, which was invented in Stonehaven, Scotland." I believe a deep-fried Twinkie, coupled with a glass of milk and other Hostees snack products, would make a perfect afternoon snack.

And of course, Phil Jinkus wouldn't mind a deep-fried Twinkie since he's got so much more room for one than I do. The legendary Ethan Daniels is off to face a new challenge! Now where is my deep-fat fryer?

Why Interns Don't Get Paid

Simply put, it's a way for companies to get free labor out of people who want practical experience and ultimately a job. Nowadays, I have about 20 internship applications float onto my desk each month at TCF. That's a lot of people who don't have jobs and are willing to work for free. And working for the legendary Ethan Daniels is quite a prize. And getting to work for me for free doesn't bother any of my interns. Well, actually at the Ceiling Fan I've only ever had one intern (his name is James), and I've never had a problem. That is, if you don't count the time he climbed into the vent in my office. Other than that, my coffee gets prepared right and the floors stay clean. And that's what an internship is all about. Practical experience.

And our budget is low, so a free intern suits us just fine.

Welcome to the World of Ethan Daniels!

Hello world! I'm Ethan Daniels, your good-looking host of The Ceiling Fan Podcast, located at ceilingfanpodcast.com. I am the biggest Odyssey fan. It has been confirmed and no other Odyssey can can surpass my Odyssey fandom. In fact, it would be unwise for any other fan out there to suggest they are anything higher than me on the AIO fan totem pole. Anyway, this is my first attempt at my new flippin' amazing blog, which, if you take a look around, is due to our friend Jacob Isom of The Odyssey Scoop. If you recall, Jacob appeared in our 22nd episode of The Ceiling Fan. Pretty amazing stuff. I look forward to seeing you at the Ethan Daniels Blog in the days to come.