Tales Of TV Horror – A Lesson in Fear and Betrayal
Growing up in an area that didn’t have access to cable TV, I can’t even begin to tell...
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311 – In Full Bloom | 14 Albums Later
311’s 1995 self-titled album (commonly known as the “Blue” album) came at a musical crossroads for me. I...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Identity Crisis and Memberberries
I didn’t go to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire expecting to do a review. Got the ticket as a...
NOW That’s What I Call Music – Revisiting Volume 1
When consuming music at home, at work, on a run, or in the car, the marriage is clearly...
Indiana Jones and the Magical Mystery Tour – An Archaeological Connection
The following article features extensive spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Retired archaeologist Indiana Jones,...
Elvis, Family, and Graceland: Thoughts on Music and Roots
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The Mississippi Delta Was shining like a national guitar “Graceland” – Paul Simon In August of 2019, I...
Album Shrink | Paramore – This Is Why
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Decades ago, spinoffs were the television equivalents of today’s shared movie universes. A popular character or characters from...
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 19 – The Year-End Grind
In this episode, Jon and Coop discuss their favorite albums and worst songs of 2022. Plus the joys of getting old and the year end grind.
Riot Fest 2022 – Defy The Past and Define The Future
In all my years covering Riot Fest for this publication, the word nostalgia comes up the most. I...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – A Shell of a Time
As a child made in the 80s, I really don’t have to tell you how important Teenage Mutant...