Gardner Goldsmith
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Gardner Goldsmith is a television
and radio script writer, journalist and author whose work has appeared in the United States
, Canada
, and the United Kingdom
. He was also the host of "Against the Grain", and creator of The Liberty Conspiracy. He lectures on political economics, and is now an Adjunct Scholar with the free market think tank, the Competitive Enterprise Institute, located in Washington, DC.
Named "Libertarian of the Year" by the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
in 2006, Goldsmith has spent time in the script departments of "Star Trek: Voyager
" and "The Outer Limits
". He is also the creator of, and voice for, the radio character "Mitsu Hitachi, Master of Feng Shui", who, along with his new apprentice "Oragami" (played by his niece), predicts the future by moving furniture.
Goldsmith's sketch comedy radio work has also inspired the sub-series "Caveman Radio", on which a character named Og introduces guests such as "Evolved Girl" (again played by Goldsmith's niece), who continually frightens Og with her intelligence (or "magic in head", as Og calls it). The other recurring character of the series is "Grumpy Old Caveman", who complains about how nice things were when he was a kid back in the Paleolithic. Quote: "Eh! You and your progress! You know, when I was a kid, it was beautiful, nothin' but ice-flows as far as the eye could see, mammoth traipsing across the tundra. Now what do you have? Nothing but STRIP CAVES everywhere! Stupid progress."
The character of Grumpy has also spent time being the Chairman of the "Caveman Congress", at which other Cavemen (take-offs of contemporary US politicians) grill innocent people about their inventions and positions on things like evolution.
Goldsmith's first book, "Live Free or Die
", was released at the beginning of November. It includes his articles on economics, politics and culture, as well as an unproduced script and short stories. Material his deceased father wrote is also included, as introductory pieces to his own.
He is also featured in the new release, "Serenity Found", a series of essays by him (and others such as Jane Espenson, Orson Scott Card and Nathan Fillion) about the television series "Firefly
" and the movie "Serenity
", created by Joss Whedon
. SmartPop Books is the publishing company.
Goldsmith recently introduced a new character named "Frank Narcolepto" to his radio series. Narcolepto is a state politician (played by Goldsmith) who proposes insane legislation such as "Month Awareness Month" and "The Borders Protection Initiative", which would outlaw the operation of all Barnes and Nobles bookstores in America, the Philippines, and Guam. In a recent episode, it was revealed that Narcolepto is good friends with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
In addition to his weekly appearances on the syndicated radio program Free Talk Live
, he has recently appeared on national broadcasts such as the Jim Bohanan Show, and The Jay Thomas Show on satellite radio.
There is now a Facebook Fanclub for his work.
As of April 2009, his book, "Live Free or Die", has been selected by the Freedom Book Club as its Book of the Month, beating books by Frederic Bastiat, Thomas diLorenzo, Murray Rothbard, and others.
Screenwriter
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and radio script writer, journalist and author whose work has appeared in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, and the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. He was also the host of "Against the Grain", and creator of The Liberty Conspiracy. He lectures on political economics, and is now an Adjunct Scholar with the free market think tank, the Competitive Enterprise Institute, located in Washington, DC.
Named "Libertarian of the Year" by the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Libertarian Party of New Hampshire is the New Hampshire affiliate of the Libertarian Party of the United States. The party's current Chair is Rich Tomasso. On July 16, 1991 Calvin "Cal" Warburton became the first sitting legislator to switch parties to the Libertarian Party, and the first...
in 2006, Goldsmith has spent time in the script departments of "Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
" and "The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)
The Outer Limits is an American television series that originally aired on Showtime,the Sci Fi Channel and in syndication between 1995 and 2002...
". He is also the creator of, and voice for, the radio character "Mitsu Hitachi, Master of Feng Shui", who, along with his new apprentice "Oragami" (played by his niece), predicts the future by moving furniture.
Goldsmith's sketch comedy radio work has also inspired the sub-series "Caveman Radio", on which a character named Og introduces guests such as "Evolved Girl" (again played by Goldsmith's niece), who continually frightens Og with her intelligence (or "magic in head", as Og calls it). The other recurring character of the series is "Grumpy Old Caveman", who complains about how nice things were when he was a kid back in the Paleolithic. Quote: "Eh! You and your progress! You know, when I was a kid, it was beautiful, nothin' but ice-flows as far as the eye could see, mammoth traipsing across the tundra. Now what do you have? Nothing but STRIP CAVES everywhere! Stupid progress."
The character of Grumpy has also spent time being the Chairman of the "Caveman Congress", at which other Cavemen (take-offs of contemporary US politicians) grill innocent people about their inventions and positions on things like evolution.
Goldsmith's first book, "Live Free or Die
Live Free or Die
"Live Free or Die" is the official motto of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, adopted by the state in 1945. It is possibly the best-known of all state mottos, partly because it speaks to an assertive independence historically found in American political philosophy and partly because of its contrast...
", was released at the beginning of November. It includes his articles on economics, politics and culture, as well as an unproduced script and short stories. Material his deceased father wrote is also included, as introductory pieces to his own.
He is also featured in the new release, "Serenity Found", a series of essays by him (and others such as Jane Espenson, Orson Scott Card and Nathan Fillion) about the television series "Firefly
Firefly (TV series)
Firefly is an American space western television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon, under his Mutant Enemy Productions label. Whedon served as executive producer, along with Tim Minear....
" and the movie "Serenity
Serenity (film)
Serenity is a 2005 space western film written and directed by Joss Whedon. It is a continuation of the short-lived 2002 Fox science fiction television series Firefly, taking place after the events of the final episode. Set in 2518, Serenity is the story of the captain and crew of a cargo ship...
", created by Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon
Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon is an American screenwriter, executive producer, director, comic book writer, occasional composer and actor, founder of Mutant Enemy Productions and co-creator of Bellwether Pictures...
. SmartPop Books is the publishing company.
Goldsmith recently introduced a new character named "Frank Narcolepto" to his radio series. Narcolepto is a state politician (played by Goldsmith) who proposes insane legislation such as "Month Awareness Month" and "The Borders Protection Initiative", which would outlaw the operation of all Barnes and Nobles bookstores in America, the Philippines, and Guam. In a recent episode, it was revealed that Narcolepto is good friends with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
In addition to his weekly appearances on the syndicated radio program Free Talk Live
Free Talk Live
Free Talk Live is an American call-in radio talk show heard seven nights a week. The program is hosted by Ian Freeman and Mark Edge on Tuesday through Saturday, Mark Edge and Stephanie Murphy on Sunday, and Ian Freeman and Dale Everett on Monday. It is a chiefly libertarian political talk show and...
, he has recently appeared on national broadcasts such as the Jim Bohanan Show, and The Jay Thomas Show on satellite radio.
There is now a Facebook Fanclub for his work.
As of April 2009, his book, "Live Free or Die", has been selected by the Freedom Book Club as its Book of the Month, beating books by Frederic Bastiat, Thomas diLorenzo, Murray Rothbard, and others.