{mosimage}This is my official re-release party.

Wade Peery recently inspired me with his self-interview. "The Great Entertainer" as he calls himself is his biggest fan, yet his biggest critic. Come to think of it, I am also my biggest fan and my biggest critic. And as an old JV basketball coach once told me, I can be my own worst enemy as well. We are all just another person amongst millions, so without self-accountability and appreciation, nobody would really give a fuck. The cool thing about Wade I've noticed from our numerous discussions on sports, life and the online biz is that he seems to find joy and enthusiasm in the every day nuances of life. The best part about this mentality is it results in anything but the mundane and evokes a feeling of progress, importance---which results in important progress.

When our "team" started this site and other projects, it was the fierce urgency of now (to quote Barack Hussein Obama) that inspired me personally and continues to further evolve my hard work. Simply put, media types and standards of conduct pissed me off and I (Jesse) wanted to change the world as it presented itself. Well, 9 months later, the fire still burns and our collective dreams are poured into the digital realm each and every day.

So, today I am interviewing Jesse Herman (myself), the founder of DeathRattleSports. Jesse and I are very close, as I live inside his brain, posing as his alter-ego, twin Gemini friend and a character he used to use in rediculous stories he has wrote. Without further delay, let's start with questions concerning what he's been up to and the future, as he sees it, for this site, other projects and his personal life.

You just moved back to Orlando. What inspired this move?

Lloyds, let me start by saying you have a pretty lame name. Seriously, Lloyds Apple? That's just dumb.

I somewhat recently split from a five year relationship with the other founder of our online biz, Nikki. It was one of those things where as much as we cared for each other, after dating for that long there was a natural flow that we felt relationships should have that ours did not. This affected me not only in my relationship with her but others as well. I'm actually kind of tired of talking about it, as I normally pour my guts out to any girl who will listen following a few tasty brews.

Not sure what the hell to do, I came up one weekend to visit my old college friends from UCF in Orlando. After having a helluva good time, I came up the next weekend and then the following weekend again. By the fourth weekend, I moved into a new place in Winter Park (near downtown Orlando) and that is where I sit right now. It did not take long to continue on with old friendships and spark new ones with people I had vaguely known but not really.

I had basically ignored my friends the last couple years but with the recent awakening I've experienced, I realize that's a mistake I'll never make again.

{mosimage}How has the dating scene been treating you?

I'm focusing my energy on the hook-up scene, with the obvious reservation that 1 in 4 people that graduate from college have an STD. I'm contemplating going to the doctor and taping my clean bill of health paperwork on my forehead. I figured this could help me win some tiebreakers.

I've never had any game. Once girls know me then they can start to dig me but traditionally I've had anti-game.

I also hate competing for girls and think that if they want me to compete with other guys than screw 'em. This mentality probably has cost me some ass but really, it's their mentality that costs them. That's what I tell myself anyways.

5 years older though I find myself with a refreshing sense of security and honesty in who I am and how I feel about potential lady friends. This normally entails me telling a girl she is hot, something I'd be to nervous to do before. I've found this works pretty well in laying down "groundwork", especially with girls who may not really be all that attractive. No offense ladies--God thinks you are all beautiful.

I typically go for skinny, attractive women (I know, how original). I'm kind of picky but looks are not everything as long as she is chill. I agree with Wade in his self interview that Charlize Theron is super fine. Especially in The Devils Advocate before shit got all crazy and she lived in Florida--she was absolutely delightful. That's what made what transpired later in the movie so horrific. I grew up with a big crush on Natalie Portman. Scarlett Johansson is super hot. I mean, the list goes on and on but in general I'm more of an ass man than a boob man but both is good too. A slice of heaven with a cherry on top is the type of description I want to give my next lady friend. As far as personality, she has to be super laid back, funny and adventurous. I'm not sure if "earthy" is a word but I want her to be that way with a twist of innocence.

I've been told by some girls that I seem bitter about relationships. I disagree, but will concede that emotionally I'm a freaking mess right now.

Do you believe in God?

Wow Lloyds that's getting kind of deep. I was raised Catholic but have not been to church in years. My mom would make me go. In truth, I would not have minded it so much if it were not for eating "the body of christ" (host) at the end of mass. It's flat and largely tasteless, but something about it would make me want to gag. That's why I would always bring candy, usually skittles at the time. Once when I went to Catholic school I did gag it up, resulting in an extended stay in the principals office. By the end of High School, I would normally be battling hangovers every Sunday. I even remember puking up Captain Crunch on the side of my moms black car on the way back from church one time. The good thing about church was the young hotties dressed in their nice sunday dresses. The things that went on in my mind during mass was downright perverted.

I think there is a lot about this crazy world that none of us will ever understand, until we are dead, or not at all. I hate the thought of decomposing in a casket for eternity without any sort of after life. That's why I would prefer being cremated or simply having my body dumped on the side of the road so big freaky birds can pick me apart. So to answer your question, I hope there is a higher power of some form but I can't say I'm too faithful. I once gave a persuasive speech on why not to persuade. I like it when people respect that.

Hilarious Big Lebowski Video Clip--Scattering Donnie's Ashes in the bosom of the Pacific Ocean

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You support Barack Obama, why?

You can find some of my thoughts on why Barack Obama keeps it real on our sister site we are developing, LeNiche.com. In sum, I can relate to what he says more than any politician before. Perhaps it's just personal preference but it's hard for me to understand why people don't recognize he's the shit--still a politician but clearly on a level that none have been before. I'm an "Independent" voter previously fed up with the mainsteam choices. Plus I'm not scared of black people and like to think I understand other points-of-view, so that helps.

I hear you are looking for a job. What does this mean for the future of DeathRattleSports and your other projects?

It means I'm going to be really busy. It means 60 hour work weeks. I've been applying and interviewing for the last 3 weeks now, which is annoying because it feels like wasted time. The good thing is the jobs I'm currently in the running for have base salaries that far exceed anything I made prior to working independently, so that's encouraging to say the least and I can't wait to land one of those jobs and get this interview process over with. They also have commission structures on top of the base salaries, so I'm confident I can make some serious coinage.

Our business needs funds and it's our contributors that will help our sites grow into the Empire we want them to become. I have no problem working my tail off so we can reward those who have helped us out for free. Our contributors continue to amaze me on a daily basis. People just want to be heard and we are all humbled that so many talented people have used DeathRattleSports as a place to accomplish this. It will be nice when we can invest the money we make back into the business, instead of just trying to pay the bills.

Soon enough we will have video and audio (podcasting) capabilities, complete with embedded code so we can splooge our media all over blogs. We also plan on getting athletes who want to be noticed to upload video and in time this place is going to blow up.

As far as our web service site, WebSitenaBox.com , that is still going strong and we have a team of people ready to handle all web enabled business solutions. We are pretty damn good at it, too.

Who do you like in the NCAA Tournament?

North Carolina. They are deep, talented and experienced.

What do you think of the Terrelle Pryor commitment to Ohio State?

I think Michigan is fucked for the next three years.

What are your plans this weekend?

Get Some

Can we do this again sometime?

Yeah, I'm good at talking about myself, it turns out. Maybe next time we can cover new music I dig and I'll throw in some "single stories" which have proven to be pretty redunkulous thus far.

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JEH45 said:

	Hey Bugeater-when will we read your self interview? I'm guessing you will see mine when Hell freezes over. How cold is it in South Bend? Lloyds-you just started my day with a smile!
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JOMAMA said:

	Spike- Son ,you really have a good way with words! Glad to see you are doing well. We wil be in your sunny state to supplement my income with your old man. (1st fish,one dollar)
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wpeery said:

	Jesse--that self-interview was absolutely incredible...appreciate the shout out and all the love. I loved it man!
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Bugeatersteve said:

	JEH45, Steve has an absolute, "No Interview" policy at all. It all stems from the Nixon administration era and working for him, that will only allow Steve's "inner thoughts" to be revealed 5 years after his death! or something to that effect.
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BellaDiMirra said:

	so what distinguishes jesse from every other guy on the planet?
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March 25, 2008
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Lloyds Apple said:

	Bella- I should have taken my self-photos with my shirt off to help with your question. Naw, that's a good question I'll need to address in a Part 2.
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DamonD said:

	I was hoping to do a self interview as well, turns out I can't be within 500 feet of myself at any time.
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Bugeatersteve said:

	Damond said "I was hoping to do a self interview as well, turns out I can't be within 500 feet of myself at any time. " Ah yes the "dreaded" Restraining Order. I know it well.
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