The silence. The encompassing, saturnine, hideous silence. That was what I remembered. There were no others here. Perhaps at one point they’d filled the hallways and avenues, spilling out of doorways and into offices and churches and restaurants, chatting and … Continue reading The Night Thread Arrives At The Tower
Let’s talk zombies, everyone. Continue reading iZombie Season 4, Episode 8 Live Discussion
“In Search of Lost Time” M’yrnn inadvertently causes psychic disturbances at the DEO; Supergirl must work with J’onn to contain the chaos; Mon-El begins training Kara in fighting techniques he’s learned in the future. It’s very cool that they got … Continue reading 4/23/18 Supergirl Live Chat
It’s not just for flying over any more. “Herky” is the name of the avian mascot of what school? Name the late game designer and long time Wisconsin resident whose cartoon avatar is seen below. South Dakota is home to … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: The Midwest
The lovely Future Ex-Mrs. Malcolm said it would be cool for me to do this, so I figured I’d give it a go. I recently had the good fortune to acquire three issues of The Journal of Materia Medica from April, July … Continue reading Let’s Read The Journal of Materia Medica, 1882
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 23 – As we return to regular competition, please welcome today’s contestants: – Rex, a commercial real estate broker from Lafayette, LA, who was a singer-songwriter, specializing in English; – Kate, a social worker from … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 23
Gankutsuou (巌窟王) is a 24 epiosode Gonzo production based loosely on The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. Written by Shuichi Kouyama and directed by Mahiro Maeda. Synopsis Gankutsuou is very obviously based on The Count of Monte … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: Gankutsuou
Hey folks, before I begin for this week I need to announce that I’ll be taking a break from posting Pod People for awhile, because at my new job I won’t be able to listen to podcasts as consistently, let … Continue reading Pod People 4.23.18
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) A Quiet Place Rampage I Feel Pretty Super Troopers 2 Truth or Dare Anecdote from attending Super Troopers 2, a movie about fuck-up Vermont Highway Patrol officers on drugs, in a Vermont … Continue reading Box Office: April 20 – 22, 2018
First off, apologies for not posting last week. Thanks to a combination of over-sensitive sinuses and the weird weather changes we’re having, I was home with headaches. On to the topic at hand. While we all are voracious consumers of … Continue reading Pop Culture Confessions: With Regrets
As the brackets increasingly narrow to a field between the late ’80s and early ’00s, I’m reconsidering the guidelines. Of course I won’t change anything now, but if I were to do this again, I think I’d put in a … Continue reading Best Worst Movies Tournament: Round Three
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: If you could make one game into a movie, what would be your dream director, cast, and scenario? Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread Is Ready for Its Closeup
Howdy, friends! Happy Monday! In the spirit of my “How was your weekend?” weekly thread I used to post every week under the AV Club’s “Weekend Box Office” newswire (as an alternative to AV Club’s own “Tell Us About Your … Continue reading Tell Us About Your Weekend!
Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Pain! From muscle soreness to bum knees, pain and fitness are two peas in a pod. How do you prevent post-exercise pain? What pain relieving stretches, medicines, or … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Relieves Pain
Behold, the greatest video in all of YouTube!!!! Continue reading Scott OT #62: Melodica Day Thread (4/23)
It’s time to pick. Which pie do you come running for? Which pie can stand against the juggernaut that is cake? Which pie will be your champion? Both Pecan and Cherry have taken their final bows, so now it’s down … Continue reading Cake Vs. Pie Tournament: Pie Final
Last week, I went on the hunt for the new Jurassic World Colossal T-Rex toy. At first, I was shocked by the price, and walked away without purchasing it. And yet, by the weekend, I had essentially convinced myself that, … Continue reading The Toybox: How Much Is Too Much for a Collectible?
Post your Top 25 (or however many you feel like) songs that start with the letter Z here. Ranked or unranked, it’s not important. Just go with what feels right to you. Personally, I limit my own list to … Continue reading Songs by the Letter: Your Top Z Songs
Not music, mind you, just musicians. They can be insightful and interesting, but they’re not exactly the political masterminds that we expect them to be. If you want to know more, see the recent musings of Shania Twain, Morrissey and … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Stops Listening to Musicians
Let us jump right into our results! Canadave87 defeated Little Miss Giggle Fits 9-2-1 Studs (Canadave 87) Asdrubal Cabrera: 4 R 1 HR 7 RBI 2 BB 0 SB .440/.448 Travis Shaw: 6 R 2 HR 3 RBI 11 BB … Continue reading Avocado Fantasy Baseball/MLB Talk Week 3
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it … Continue reading Werewolf 59 – The Werewolves Are Due On Maple Street – Day 1
