Tues, Feb 28: #Orlando I posted this photo at the time. But what I didn't know at the time was that I was being catfished! I was waiting at @bestwestern for a woman to come meet me. For months I'd been chatting with "Melinda Besselman", a nurse from Cincinnati. She told me she was going to be in Orlando until Thurs March 2 and I could stay in her hotel room. So the whole drive down, I was still trying to decide whether to get dropped in Orlando or #Miami. And I think I pursuaded dad to at least stop in Orlando. So we checked into the hotel and at 3:49pm Melinda said she'd come meet me at 4, or 4:30 at latest. Then at 5 she said she was still getting ready but she could meet me anywhere. Dad wanted to go out and do something. So we finally headed to the town of Celebration, which I wanted to see. I kept Melinda updated on the restaurant we were at. But she never replied again! It was only days later that it clicked - I'd been totally conned! So, new rule. I video chat with people soon after making contact online. Or, even better, I don't meet people online anymore. Unless they're celebrities. Whom I will meet on Raya, the dating app for celebrities and creative people. Which I will get on when I'm famous. My friend Ana in Miami told me about this app later in the week. But I'm getting ahead of myself. 📱 #travelblog #hotel #travel #catfish #dating #single #relationships #Florida 💔 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Tues, Feb 28: #Florida My dad mocked me for bringing food from his fridge in Ottawa and saving food from the @bestwestern and #LaQuintaHotel breakfasts. But he wasn't laughing when we enjoyed a free lunch from my bounty at a rest stop table. (And no, dad, I didn't get food poisoning from the milk and cheese that went unrefrigerated in the car.) 🍏 #travelblog #hotel #roadtrip #lunch #breakfast #nutrition #budgettravel #financialfreedom 🍊 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Tues, Feb 28: #Florida My dad mocked me for bringing food from his fridge in Ottawa and saving food from the @bestwestern and #LaQuintaHotel breakfasts. But he wasn't laughing when we enjoyed a free lunch from my bounty at a rest stop table. (And no, dad, I didn't get food poisoning from the milk and cheese that went unrefrigerated in the car.) 🍏 #travelblog #hotel #roadtrip #lunch #breakfast #nutrition #budgettravel #financialfreedom 🍊 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Tues, Feb 28: At the #Florida Welcome Center, you get free orange and grapefruit juice. I chose grapefruit, to be different. But later my dad told me he had both! He's smarter than me. He says they made him take a new cup for each, instead of reusing one. I suggested it's probably a health code. He countered that the nozzle doesn't touch the cup. He thinks it's so they can keep statistics on how many juices they give out. Anyway, Florida is my kind of place. Don't be surprised if I move there. I like juice. 🍊 #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #vacation #roadtrip #juice #orangejuice #grapefruitjuice 🍹 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Tues, Feb 28: #SavannahGA We drove past this sign. My dad thought Stump Grinding sounded like a funny job. I should call and see if they have any openings. No, wait. Let me rephrase. 😬 #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #photographyblog #vacation #roadtrip 😱 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Mon, Feb 27: #SavannahGA #hotel #travelblog Construction behind @bestwestern. But they kindly leave you earplugs and I seem to remember even a noise machine. Plus there's the air conditioner. So it's all good! 🙉 I'll go back if the hotel wants to put me up for free so I can vlog about it. 😜 #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #photographyblog #vacation #historicalplace 😱 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Mon, Feb 27: #SavannahGA #urbanplanning #architecture Do not screw around with the historic steps! ☠️ #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #photographyblog #vacation #historicalplace 😱 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Mon, Feb 27: #SavannahGA #JoelChandlerHarris When I see a sign, I feel compelled to read it. But I didn't want to delay the trip. So I took a pic for later reading. 📚 #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #photographyblog #history #journalist #author 🏫 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Mon, Feb 27: #SavannahGA Why paint over your beautiful antique windows? Unless you're a strip club. In which case, even more reason to not paint over them! 🎨 #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #photographyblog #vacation #antique #heritagebuilding #historic 🏫 I am a: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Mon, Feb 27: #SavannahGA #science Spinning #globe powered by earth's magnetic field. What??!! 🌎 #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #photographyblog #vacation 🏫 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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Monday, Feb 27: #SavannahGA Looking in the beautiful old store windows, I spot a biker woman with a wine bottle in her crotch. Kind of breaks the mood. And yet, it also sets the mood. 🍷 #travel #tourism #travelphotography #travelblog #photographyblog #vacation #wine #biker #bikerchick 🏫 I am: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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#CdnScreenAwards: Ok, I just clicked the link on the email for the "red carpet experience" to reveal the rest of the information. Which says "Doors will open at approximately 3pm. The first 150 fans will be given access. Fans will not be permitted to enter after 330pm." So that explains why I'm standing in the lobby and not getting selfies with stars. But maybe if I tell them I'm @howiemandel, I can get past the ticket lady? ⭐️ #cdnfilm #Canada #film #cdntv #tv #celebrity #Toronto #redcarpet #entertainmentnews #celebritynews ❄️ I am a: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #digitalnomad

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#CdnScreenAwards: Signed up for the "red carpet experience", but it seems to be just people waiting around in parkas. Welcome to Canada. I need to become a celebrity interviewer in warm-weather LA. Or at least get my samples done for Newcap Radio so I can get interview access to the stars. They did ask if I'm in the Concierge Program for big sponsors, and I foolishly told the truth and said no. But yesterday I checked the @thecdnacademy site and I think I have enough TV acting credits to join the Academy, and then I could be a voter, and presumably get a ticket to the show. In the meantime, I shall keep you updated on the parka action in the @sonycentreto lobby! ⭐️ #cdnfilm #Canada #film #Hollywood #celebrity #Toronto #redcarpet #entertainmentnews #celebritynews ❄️ I am a: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #screenwriter #filmcritic #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad

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I don't post here anymore. Please visit www.joshrachlis.today

I don't post here anymore. Please visit my new site: www.joshrachlis.today. It has all the old posts from this site and all my new adventures. Also follow Josh Rachlis on my Facebook profile, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

I played young Rob Ford in a comedy music video

When I was dressed as Enviroman at the Monsanto protest recently, I bumped into my friend Judith Klassen dressed as her alterego, flaky reporter Tasha James. Judith interviewed me as part of her funny protest interviews. And then she asked if I would come out to be in her next Rob Ford video. I said yes. The result is the latest in a series of music videos that she has made about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. She describes it as "a docu-drama-musical based on a Globe and Mail piece about the Ford family." It answers the question: What was the Ford family doing in the 1980's? It also answers the question: Why was Josh Rachlis wearing a blonde mullet wig on Sunday? Judith has been effusive with her praise of my performance, tweeting about how I was making her laugh during editing, describing me as the "amazing Josh" in her Facebook post, commenting "Fork dance!" on my Facebook page, and, as you'll see, giving me special billing in the credits. The video has been getting lots of press. And Jude has already asked if I would reprise my role in a future Ford film. So... Stay tuned!

I was interviewed for a Monsanto protest comedy video

My friend Keely invited me out to the March Against Monsanto, and said I should dress as Enviroman, my eco-superhero character. I was reluctant and nervous, which for me is a sign that I should do something, because we only learn and grow by doing things that scare us. At least, that's what I tell myself, to force myself to leave my apartment. So, I took the streetcar to the park, and, after prompting by Keely and her friends, I took the costume out of my backpack and put it on in the middle of the crowd. And here's what I looked like:

A lot of cute girls wanted their photos taken with me. Which I liked. Though, strangely, none of them asked for my number. But anyway, I spotted my friend Judith Klassen, dressed as her alter-ego, flaky reporter Tasha James. She was doing comedic interviews with people and she wanted to interview me too. So she did. And then I helped her interview other people. This is what we looked like:

There was lots of fun footage. But since this whole thing was about the protesters, only a tiny bit made of me made into the final edit. But hey, even a little Enviroman is better than none. Just like with recycling and eco stuff like that. The vid is below. You'll see me at 1:07 and 2:28.

I was the guest on a relationship advice radio show

Last night I was the sole guest on a brand-new Internet radio show called SUNDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONS WITH TEREASA VENOM. Tereasa is the dominatrix who spanked me on air on Humble & Fred Radio. Apparently she liked my yelps of pain so much that she wanted to talk to me for the entire length of her very first show. I talked about the threesome that Humble And Fred Radio sent me to have last week, and I even helped give advice to a caller who wanted to know how to make her boyfriend interested in sex again. Whether my advice was good or not, I leave that to you. To listen to my approximately 45-minute appearance, click here.

And to jog your memory, here's the spanking that took place on the radio:

Praise on my eco comedy from Down Under

Got this beautiful email this morning from an eco-crusader down in Australia:

Hey Josh,
I have a green message website - converseconserve.com, and think your Enviroman identity and videos are fantastic. We had a Get Eco Creative exhibition earlier this year as part of the Sustainable Living Festival Melbourne, Australia. 
I was just wondering if you are happy for me to add one of your videos in my website? I already posted a link to one of them on my converseconserve blog.
I hope to hear back and all the best with your continuing and highly important role as enviroman.
Keep up the jolly good green work,
Cheers
-- Nicolle Kuna
Author
www.converseconserve.com

I checked out her blog and found the post that you can see by clicking here or in the attached screen grab. Nice to know Enviroman is making a difference globally. Take that, Superman. ;)

I acted in a radio ad for Mitsubishi's 10th Anniversary Sale

Here's me as the husband who forgot his wife's anniversary once, in a radio ad for the Mitsubishi 10th Anniversary Sale, recorded March 20, 2013 at Tattoo Music & Sound in Toronto. It's a bit unrealistic because I'll probably never be married. But it's very realistic in that if I do get married, I will for sure forget my anniversary. And I'll be scared of my wife.

I acted in 2 radio ads for Alberta hockey

Osum is an energy company in Alberta. The Cold Lake Ice are a Junior "B" Ice Hockey team based in Cold Lake, Alberta. Trigger Communications is an ad agency in Calgary. Put them all together, and you have these two radio ads I acted in on March 21. I was in a studio in Toronto. Trigger was in a studio in Calgary. And a couple of the other actors were in a studio in New York City. Thanks to modern technology, distance is no obstacle to comedy gold.

Client: Osum

Title: "I don't like ice"
Here's me as the innocent guy in a restaurant saying he doesn't like ice in his drinks. A nearby hockey fan thinks I'm saying I don't like the Cold Lake Ice hockey team.

Client: Osum
Title: "The ice sucks"
Here's me as a passionate hockey fan who's a friend of an innocent guy saying the ice on the lake sucks for ice fishing. Me and another friend think he's saying he doesn't like the Cold Lake Ice hockey team, who are in the Alberta provincial finals. I'm the one who says, "We still going ice fishing today?... Sorry, what?... Uh, yah. Nypower, Cunnigham, Bourget... Top 3 point scorers in the playoffs. I don't see any suck in that lineup." (I improvised the line "I don't see any suck in that lineup.")