ALL POP CULTURE POSTS
The George Michael Sports Machine
A Tresured 1980's Oddity Of Sports Highlights
"The George Michael Sports Machine" was one of the most beloved sports-highlight shows to ever air on American television. Long before YouTube clips and 24-hour sports networks, this weekly broadcast packaged up flashy buttons, futuristic graphics, and the signature energy of host George Michael.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-09-23 Read post
Best Athlete Acting Performances In Movies And TV (Part 2)
More Of Our Fictitious Pop Culture Awards
Athletes-turned-actors aren't always punchlines. Sometimes, they absolutely crush it. Oh and yeah, sometimes they are punchlines. Here's Part 2 (of 2)
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-08-26 Read post
Best Athlete Acting Performances In Movies And TV (Part 1)
More Of Our Fictitious Pop Culture Awards
Athletes-turned-actors aren't always punchlines. Sometimes, they absolutely crush it. Oh and yeah, sometimes they are punchlines. Here's Part 1 (of 2)
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-08-19 Read post
Dr. Strangelove
Oddly Familiar Satire of Power and Paranoia
Dr. Strangelove was made 60 years ago about how political extremism and human folly can create catastrophic consequences. This post examines the film's sadly enduring relevance to discussions of power, war, and global security.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2024-11-12 Read post
Podcasts Episodes You Need To Listen To (Part 2)
Great Podcast Discoveries For You
We've all heard of the major podcasts; you don't need me telling you about Smartless or My Favorite Murder. But here's several that you need to be aware of if you haven't been already. Most of these bear repeat listening.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2024-02-06 Read post
Podcasts Episodes You Need To Listen To (Part 1)
Great Podcast Discoveries For You
We've all heard of the major podcasts; you don't need me telling you about Smartless or My Favorite Murder. But here's several that you need to be aware of if you haven't been already. Most of these bear repeat listening.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2024-01-30 Read post
Reality Stars Unionizing
Make Sure You're Not Replaceable Before Going On Strike
Bethenny Frankel is spearheading the movement for reality stars to unionize and they have plenty of reasons to do so. But it brings to mind the Hollywood extras strike of 1987 and what happens when a striking group is very replaceable.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-11-14 Read post
Ed Andrews
My Godfather, Beloved Character Actor
A celebration of my real-life godfather and veteran character actor Edward Andrews. Known for playing stuffed shirts - he was anything but in real life.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-07-11 Read post
12 Comedies To Stream Right Now
Underrated, Until You Watch Them
We all know to watch Arrested Development and Veep. But if you loved those, you're also going to love these underrated gems.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-27 Read post
Best Fictional Bands
That I Wish I Could See Live
What band that never existed did you wish you could see live in concert? We're omitting Spinal Tap, The Monkees, etc since they did end up touring. But enjoy these would-have-been-great acts all in one place
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-22 Read post
Mr. Show Must-See Comedy Sketches
Top 28 Here and Top 75 on YouTube
We like writing about music here. But sometimes we need to do some things for the public good. This week that thing is to make sure you have watched the funniest comedy sketches to run on Mr. Show.
* Posted by The Bigfellas on 2022-08-16 Read post
Favorite SNL Sketches
A Saturday Night Live Playlist
We aren't trying to change a lot of comedy minds here. Just trying to put a lot of (personal) favorite SNL sketches in one place for viewing purposes.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-06-28 Read post
My 25 Favorite Piano Players
Charlie's Favorites
Charlie provides a list of his 25 favorite rock piano players - and the players who made him want to play the piano hard and loud.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-03-22 Read post
THE Best Fast Food Items
Eat This
When you have driven all across the U.S. you become eminently qualified as an expert on fast food. The Ringer once put out a controversial list of best 50 fast food items. Our list has 100 items, so it's twice as good.
* Posted by The Bigfellas on 2022-03-15 Read post
Cokie Awards
Excellence (And Non-Excellence) In Cocaine Film & TV
We are excited to present our awards for the portrayal of cocaine in TV, movies and music in a multitude of categories. This should be your one-stop shop for YouTube videos and definitive awards on movie coke snorting. (Our mothers would be so proud.)
* Posted by The Bigfellas on 2022-01-11 Read post
