Born Michael Todd Bushman
 
Son of Kathleen McLain and William Bushman.
 
Schooling:
  -Washington Elementary
  -Marshfield Junior High
  -Marshfield Senior High
  -Mid-State Technical College (1990) - Computer Science
  -University Wisconsin Eau Claire (1991) - Computer Science / Graphic Design
 
Went to college for two years as a Computer Science major.
Transferred to Graphic Design for two more years. (1991-1995)
 
Moved to California with band Primitive Son (soon to be Spicoli). (1995)
 
Became feature writer, then managing editor, then co-owner of No-Cover Magazine based out of San Diego, CA. (1997-2000)
  - Chief Graphic Designer
  - Editor
  - Head Writer
  - Staff and content management
 
Founded Modern Fix Magazine. (2000-2008)
  - Chief Graphic designer
  - Editor
  - Head of sales and marketing
  - Featured writer
  - Staff and content management
  - Office management (accounting, taxes, shipping).
  - Distribution (local and national)
 
Publisher and manager of ModernFix.com  (2008-present)
 
Singer, guitarist, lyricist for rock band FanOffBirdSafe. 
 
There was also a six year stretch as a strip-club DJ. (2008-2014. seriously.)
 
Skill-sets:
 
Design:
  -Many years designing and publishing entertainment magazines and online articles.
  -Numerous copy, image, and design layouts for a variety of print and online publications.
  -Production of advertising logos and layouts for various bands, products, and events.
  -Multiple packages for musical releases including CD artwork and promotional campaign ads and videos.
  -Numerous flyers and other pieces of marketing for entertainment events.
  -Multiple web-sites (design, creation, management, editing)  
  -Logos and tags for online gaming clans
 
Highly proficient with:
  -Photoshop
  -Illustrator
  -InDesign
  -Quark
  -Dreamweaver
  -Most any Adobe product
 
Office management:
  -Working knowledge of most Microsoft Office Suite programs including, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
  -Many years experience managing writers, sales, leads, content and marketing for entertainment and product industries.
  -Copy writer and editor for multiple print and online publications
 
Writer:
  -Many years specialzing in entertainment journalism with a focus on music.
  -Hundreds of CD reviews written and published in print and online
  -Dozens of interviews performed with local, regional, and national artists ranging from unsigned garage bands to major label musical acts, comedians, and actors such as Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Dave Attel (comedian), Robb Wells (actor, 'Ricky' from Trailer Park Boys).
  -Published entertainment editor and writer at SanDiego.com
  -Copy and events writer for Distinction Art Gallery in Escondido, CA
  -Contributing entertainment writer for Volume One Magazine, Eau Claire, WI
 
Film and Editing:
  -Co-produced, 'Debris' cable access music program
  -Produced 'Red Marker Black Marker' music video for band FanOffBirdSafe
  -Produced promotional video for release of 'Physical Mark of Guild' album by FanOffBirdSafe  
 
Interests:
 
Music 
  - First 45 speed vinyl = 'Betty Davis Eyes' by Kim Carnes
  - First full length vinyl = 'A Flock of Seagulls' by A Flock of Seagulls
  - First cassette = 'Love at First Sting' by The Scorpions
  - First CD = 'Van Halen 1' by Van Halen
  - First concert = '1984 Tour' with Van Halen, Dane Country Arena, Madison, WI
 
Musical Influences: Van Halen, Jane's Addiction, Black Sabbath, The Replacements, Fu Manchu, The Cure, Hum, Quicksand, The Doors, Metallica, Eric's Trip, Circle Jerks, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, The Jesus Lizard, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Sex Pistols, Snot, Aerosmith, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Anthrax, Arcwelder, Cheap Trick, My Bloody Valentine, Jawbox, Deftones, Pantera, The Eagles, Faster Pussycat, The Beatles, Nine Inch Nails, Foreigner, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, Pond, Kyuss, L.A. Guns, Lifter Puller, Megadeth, Ministry, Motley Crue, Pink Floyd, The Police, Prong, REO Speedwagon, Rush, The Scorpions, Static-X, Suicidal Tendencies, Tom Petty, Tool, Venison, White Zombie, The Who
 
Gaming:
  - I am just old enough to remember when there weren't any video games. I remember the first home consoles of 'Pong'. I witnessed the arrival of stand-up arcade games (Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Centipede, etc.) and the rise and fall of the arcade. I have owned an old-school Pong console, an Atari 2600, a Nintendo NES, a SEGA Genesis, an Xbox, an Xbox 360, and an Xbox One. I was an avid PC gamer (especially on-line shooters like Counter-Strike and Call of Duty) from 1998-2010 when I transitioned over to mostly console gaming because of a more consistent playing field in online gaming and less hacks and cheats. While not pro-level, I am amazingly good at FPS shooters. I love games in general; the art, the creative process, the direction, the mechanics, the stories, and everything about the medium as an artform. I have played to completion more games than a human probably should. FPS shooters are my specialty, but I enjoy quality RPG's (because I was a Dungeons and Dragons kid), RTS games like Command and Conquer, puzzle and problem solving games, fighters and brawlers, most platformers and side-scrollers, and always willing to try out new concepts. Not a fan of sports games, racing games, point and click adventures, most mobile games, anything with 'micro-transactions', anything with in-game purchases, and 'tread-mill' games (like World of Warcraft where there is no 'end', just an endless grind of leveling).
 
Sports/Activities:
  - I enjoy: Golf, Frisbee Golf, Tennis, Pool, Darts, Bowling, Ping-Pong, out-door exploring, historical places, Boogie-Boarding (I'd like to say something cooler, but I 'surf' like a wet towel caught in the tide), and snorkeling (only did it twice but it was AMAZING).
 
Movies: Over the Edge, The Warriors, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Breakfast Club, Scarface, Glengarry Glen Ross, Creepshow, Magic, Star Wars, Nightmare on Elm Street, Dawn of the Dead, A Clockwork Orange, Momento, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jaws, The Road Warrior, Pulp Fiction, The Good The Bad and The Ugly, Goodfellas, Back to the Future, Gremlins, Pump Up The Volume, Full Metal Jacket, Terminator, Reservoir Dogs, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Ghostbusters, The Hangover, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Stand By Me, The Fifth Element, Edward Scissorhands, 12 Monkeys, Office Space, Planet of the Apes, Dazed and Confused, Superbad, Beverly Hills Cop, Happy Gilmore, Zombieland, Evil Dead, Miller's Crossing, Weird Science, Saw, Tron, Escape From New York, Heathers, Dogma, Wayne's World, Tommy Boy, Mars Attacks!, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, Purple Rain, Red Dawn, Bad News Bears, The End of the World, Flash Gordon, Resident Evil, Friday the 13th, Clash of the Titans, National Lampoon's Vacation, Manhunter, The Cabin in the Woods, Brain Candy, Joe Dirt, They Live, Waterworld, Stripes, The Thing, Pacific Rim, Conan the Destroyer, Total Recall
 
Television: Dr. Who, The Kids in the Hall, The Young Ones, Trailer Park Boys, Battle-star Galactica (classic), Seinfeld, Simpsons, Family Guy, Arrested Development, Breaking Bad, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Game of Thrones, Lost (but only the first couple of seasons), South Park, Walking Dead, How I Met Your Mother, Futurama, Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Parks & Recreation, Malcom in the Middle, King of the Hill, Weeds (first few seasons), Sesame Street, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, The Electric Company, Freaks and Geeks, Chappelle's Show, My Name is Earl, Deadwood, American Dad, Entourage, Jackass, The IT Crowd, Thundarr the Barbarian, The Little Rascals, The Thundercats, Fantasy Island, Miami Vice, The Love Boat, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, Happy Days, Mork and Mindy, The Jeffersons, Laverne & Shirley, Diff'rent Strokes, Gilligan's Island, The Tripods, The Brady Bunch, Married... With Children, The Three Stooges, The Muppet Show, The Wonder Years, The League, Peep Show, The Tom Green Show, Captain Kangaroo