ScottBaiosTakeOnLifepodcast

Only some people have a pet, but everyone has a pet peeve! Tune into the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and hear what Scott has against water bottles, why Mark Jones doesn’t keep cash in his wallet, while the multiple donation requests when you’re trying to checkout at the grocery store get to George Saadi.

How does one learn to be a parent? You can read all you want, but when your child is born, no one can be totally prepared. What’s the balance of nature versus nurture? Watch the latest episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and hear Scott liken parenting to being a doctor—you’re constantly practicing—while Mark Jones wonders why when you get older, your parents get smarter and George Saadi is happy to admit that his children are better people than him.

Why do we use outdated names for things? Take a peek at the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and hear Scott wonder about a Glove Compartment, while George Saadi has questions about the Ice Box (by the way, does anybody like those half-moon shaped ice cubes?) and Mark Jones gives us an evolution of Mr. Potato Head.

Who would you trust with a key to your house? What about your car? Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and learn why Scott doesn’t even like to leave his car with a valet, Mark Jones is nervous about anyone else taking care of his cats and George Saadi has carpooled with Scott’s brother but Scott still won’t ride with him.

Children love their parents, but at some point, they may not want to hang out with them. When kids are young, parents essentially control them. But when they reach a certain age, they may prefer spending time with their friends. Do your children even realize that you were a kid too at one time? Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and see why Scott is starting to feel that his daughter is smart enough to want to do things her way. While Mark Jones regrets not asking his father more about his service in the war. And, George Saadi wonders why his son returns from a trip and goes out with his friends the same day! Plus, help us figure out what the hell a silent disco is!

Technology continues to confound adults, but seems to come naturally to kids. In this episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, Scott remembers when he inadvertently wreaked havoc on a phone line due to a Mr. Softee truck distracting him, while Mark Jones often has to use his landline to locate his cell phone and George Saadi likens his efforts to scheduling these podcasts to herding cats. Check out our new installment, and see how Scott’s daughter came to the cell phone rescue. Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

How different are men and women? Our humor is often vastly apart. Guys find simple things hilarious, are sarcastic and take pleasure in insulting each other. We revert to acting like we’re 15 years old just to crack a smile. Women are more kind and respectful to one another. Often, our guy humor will fall flat with them. How about going out? Watch this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and hear how Scott starts to get ready to go out to dinner when Renee looks done, but he still somehow finishes before her. Listen to Mark Jones try to convince you that men are motivated by looks, while women prefer wit. And, George explains how humor helps keep relationships young, even something as simple as tricking someone to pass you an item at the dinner table. Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

Entertainment used to be intended for everyone. Today, people choose where to spend their limited time and even more limited resources. Scott wants to watch television, a movie or a concert without being preached to. Mark Jones laments late night shows, remembering when Johnny Carson made fun of both Liberals and Conservatives, and made you laugh without being mean. George Saadi watched what used to be subtle become an overt political message in media. Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and see why it’s become more difficult to remain a fan without having a bad taste in your mouth. Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

What does everyone have that some welcome, while others try to ignore its annual appearance? A birthday. Scott thinks birthdays are for children and teenagers, but has now reached the point where he doesn’t care about his anymore. Mark Jones believes birthdays matter more to women than men. George Saadi admits to being negligent on properly marking birthdays of his family. Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and find out why the only thing Scott wants for his birthday is to be left alone! Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

What is luck? Does it even exist? Scott thinks being in a positive mood infects people around you and impacts results. Mark Jones believes good energy, hard work and maybe even divine intervention play a role. While George Saadi feels that you have to have the courage to take a risk, but luck may ultimately be faith. Check out this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and see how we think that luck may influence our lives. Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

Comic is short for stand-up comic. Some make you belly laugh, while others have a more intellectual style. Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and hear Mark Jones recall seeing Rowan & Martin live. George Saadi fondly remembers visiting comedy clubs in the wee hours of the mornings to check out contemporary up-and-coming talent. Scott reminisces about his parents taking the family to see Totie Fields. It used to be that the payoff for a stand-up comic was landing their own sitcom. Is that still the case? Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

What happened to common courtesy? What shouldn’t you do in public? On this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, Mark Jones discusses how to sneeze, while Scott explains his photic sneeze condition and George defends blowing your nose like a foghorn. Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

There’s a first for everything. Do you remember your first kiss? How about your first movie, or first time you indulged a little too much? On the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, Scott reminisces about his first kiss in his friend’s basement, while George would rather talk about his first KISS concert and Mark recalls the impact of the first time he mixed different drinks. Questions/Comments: TakeOnLifePodcast@gmail.com.

What sense is more effective at spurring memories, sound or smell? If it’s sound, why does music transport you back in time so emotionally? Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and learn how George Saadi upsets his kids by pointing out original sources of current cover songs, Mark Jones connects specific oldies to old flames and hear Scott reminisce about growing up (while he burns his eyelashes).

Did you ever wonder who Scott’s friends are on this podcast with him? We’re going to get to know one of them a bit better. Mark Jones is the guy behind one of horror’s biggest franchises, the movie “Leprechaun”. In this episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, hear about his storied career in animation and primetime television, before jumping into horror, finding inspiration in a cereal box and casting Jennifer Aniston.

Do you ever feel the presence of your loved ones who have passed away? Scott’s had several experiences he believes were his father. Mark Jones swears that dreams provide insight on those dear to him who have moved on. George Saadi almost falling out of a crabapple tree provided a new understanding to him. Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and tell your parents you love them, while you can.

Everyone has a Las Vegas story. Scott visits, but goes to bed early, so he can’t enjoy the nightlife. George Saadi recalls his first trip, when the cabdriver handed him a printed menu from a brothel, complete with prices! Mark Jones is a low roller—betting big at low limit tables—to fake the high roller experience. Watch the fresh episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and find out if we love Vegas, or try to avoid Sin City.

As you age, do your sleep patterns change? When you get older, do you find yourself choosing between going out or going to sleep? Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and find out why Scott incrementally started going to be ten minutes earlier each year, what happened when George Saadi dangerously tried to drive straight home from Las Vegas to Ohio and why Mark Jones hates robes.

Technology provides convenience, but what are the downsides? Does it improve customer service, or have we lost the personal touch? Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and discover that Scott misses the old days when a live operator always answered the phone, Mark reminisces about how friends got together before cellphones and George explains its huge impact on the music biz.

A bunch of guys go out to eat. Are there unspoken rules on where to sit? Should you move if extra people show up? Why do some people like to sit at the bar, and some insist on a table? We try to figure out the restaurant etiquette in this new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life.

You’re at a friend’s house visiting, and you have to go to the bathroom. You make a bit of a mess in the process. What’s the protocol? Most clean up after themselves…but some don’t. What about decorative towels in the bathroom, should you use them? Even worse, should visitors feel so at home that they open your refrigerator? Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and hear how guys handle these tough questions.

When you’re looking for a parking spot, do you grab the first one available, or jockey for the closest? How about being ready to jump out of the car when the driver parks? Do you use your passenger time efficiently, or wait until you’re stopped to prepare to exit? Watch the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life, and realize we hit a sore spot with this one.

When you watch TV, do you prefer half-hour or hour shows? Did you ever wonder how they differ in production? Why won’t Filmmaker Mark Jones erase anything from his DVR? Did you know Chuck Lorre got his start writing for “Charles in Charge”? Check out Scott Baio’s Take On Life, Episode 13, and find out more.

What happens when you die? What is heaven? If we have a soul, where does it go? Listen to Scott and Producer George Saadi talk from opinions based in faith, while Filmmaker Mark Jones throws a wrench into the discussion with his open-source viewpoints offering additional options. Check out the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life and see if faith and logic have mutual ground.

Does anyone like going to the doctor? Scott has maintenance appointments, like an extended warranty on his body. While filmmaker Mark Jones stays away from doctor visits to avoid potential bad news. Producer George Saadi remembers his father doing house calls. How has the doctor/patient relationship changed? Why does a prostate exam need a chaperone? Should we bring house calls back? Tune in to the new episode of Scott Baio’s Take On Life to get these answers, and hear Scott’s cure for scurvy.