ALL JUNE 2026 POSTS
The Magic Hour
Hey, It Wasn't As Bad As The Chevy Chase Show
A look back at Magic Johnson's short-lived late-night talk show The Magic Hour, where superstar charm met awkward guests, shaky production choices, and a format that never quite found its footing.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-06-30 Read post
Never Going Back Again
Or: Going Back To "Never Going Back Again"
A spontaneous Fleetwood Mac cover recorded in under 75 minutes became one of my most popular songs. A look at friendship, music-making, memory, and why some recordings end up meaning far more than expected.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-06-23 Read post
The San Diego Padres in 27 Games
How Fans Learned To Not Depend On Wins In San Diego Padres History
As a lifelong San Diego Padres fan, I revisit 57 years of franchise history through 27 individual games, whether they were huge victories or more about food, announcers, brawls, or even more trivial distractions
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-06-16 Read post
100 Songs About New York
Great Playlist - And Unsolicited NYC Thoughts
A personal playlist of 100 songs about New York City, spanning rock, hip-hop, jazz, and Broadway, exploring how different artists capture what songs feel like New York; plus a mini essay on how New York makes me feel.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-06-09 Read post
The Music Bizness
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An honest look at the exhausting realities of being an independent musician: navigating PR firms, social media, unpaid gigs, industry "experts," and the tension between making art and managing a small business ... I mean the joy of being in a band.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-06-02 Read post