Hey y’all. As you may or may not have known, I have a radio show on CHIRP Radio, a little indie station out of Chicago. We’ve been digital-only for 7 years at chirpradio.org (and on our mobile app, which you … Continue reading Jaye Tyler’s Radio Show – Request Thread: 3/13/2018
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! Because we’re running behind, I’ll be brief. This week’s topic is atrocities, whether murders or massacres or genocides or what have you. Not the cheeriest topic, but humanity has a long, hallowed history of … Continue reading The Weekly History Thread is Too Late!
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading Creative Endeavors Fails Hard
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Aladdin
Sorry folks, the normal glut of crazy political news combined with an early morning meeting for me means a barebones Politics Thread. You know what to do, talk about news and politics and such here. As always, be excellent to … Continue reading Tuesday Politics Thread
So. Do I have your attention? If I do, then good. Very good. Now, we go back through the ages — from 2011 and 2015 to a film a century and 2 years old — but the image up top … Continue reading Film Club, Week 3: INTOLERANCE (1916)
It’s time once again for the three week extravaganza of basketball known as March Madness, and for the concomitant tradition of winning glory through some combination of savvy prognostication and dumb luck. Welcome to the 2018 Avocado bracket pool! http://games.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2018/en/group?groupID=2535275 … Continue reading The 2018 Avocado NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket Pool
American Dad! Season 15 Episode 6 The Mural of the Story Grade: B- A Breaking Bad reverse-watch leads to a scavenger hunt while Haley fights the CIA in a series of near-miss jokes and sub-plots that *almost* but not quite, … Continue reading “(You Gotta) Strike for Your Right” American Dad! S15 E6
The Alienist is based on a 1994 book by historian Caleb Carr. It takes place during the Gilded Age of American Society in New York City, and features historical figures from the era. TNT has produced a ten episode miniseries … Continue reading The Alienist. Review and Discussion Space. Episode Eight
The sand cat (felis margarita, חתול חול) is native to North Africa and West and Central Asia, on the periphery between the Mediterranean and desert climate zones. They are distinctive for their wide bodies, large ears, and distinctive striped markings. … Continue reading Sand Cat Night Thread
Let’s talk zombies, everyone. Continue reading iZombie Season 4, Episode 3 Live Discussion
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Mar. 12 – Please welcome today’s contestants: – Zach, an investment analyst from Hoover, AL, who is a huge Aaron Sorkin fan, especially The West Wing; – Ashley, a PhD candidate from Baldwinsville, NY, who was … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Mar. 12
“Amazing Grace” When the Legends learn that a mysterious tragedy destroyed Memphis in 1954, thus eradicating the birthplace of rock and roll, they embark on their most important mission – to save music. Nate is excited to show Amaya why … Continue reading 3/12/18 Legends of Tomorrow Live Chat
The kind of darkness that falls on a city deep into the night brings about a special brand of courage, especially to those who spend their waking days killing blindfolded people from ten feet away. But those who seek to … Continue reading Close the Loop – Day 3
Just hosting the space for discussion this week: I was away from the office for several days this week which meant I didn’t really listen to a lot of podcasts, so I’ve got nothing to feature! Discuss away! Continue reading Pod People 3.12.18
This is the first of several categories this week that will cover roughly the same period from the perspective of several different countries. Nous commençons en France. What “roi des hommes de la frontière” brought his popular show to Paris … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Belle Époque
It’s amazing what a change, no matter how small can do for someone or something. Pop culture is full of changes that are made on the fly that help make or break something. Whether it’s changing the ending to a … Continue reading Pop Culture Confessions: We Want Change!
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: What genres have you tried but decided are not for you? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Branches Out
Black Lagoon (ブラック・ラグーン) is a 24 episode action series from 2006 based on a manga by Rei Hiroe and animated by Madhouse. Synopsis After low-level businessman Rokuro Okajima is kidnapped and held for ransom on a work trip his company … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: Black Lagoon
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) Black Panther A Wrinkle in Time Strangers: Prey at Night Red Sparrow Game Night Twitter users were quick to point out that this past weekend’s box office didn’t necessarily have to be … Continue reading Box Office: March 9 – 11, 2018
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