Episode #056: Star Wars: Dark Empire When Marvel let their license to produce Star Wars comics lapse in 1986, Return of the Jedi was three years in the rear-view mirror and it seemed possible there would never be any further … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Today’s K-Tel offering, 20 Dynamic Hits, was released in New Zealand in 1971. It’s pop focused featuring Elton John, Mungo Jerry, BJ Thomas, Olivia Newton-John, and more. Continue reading The 16 April 2025 Day Thread is Invaded By K-Tel Records!
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 16-APR-2025
Welcome to the Avocado Music Club, each week a new album will be discussed based on a massive pile of suggestions made by ourselves. Listen to new music or revisit an old favorite and discuss anything you wish related to … Continue reading Avocado Music Club #299: Cibo Matto – Viva! La Woman
A place for BIPOC commentors to talk. Continue reading Color Outside the Lines
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado. This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. This week’s prompt: Dialogue. … Continue reading When The Book Nook Talks, You Better Listen
Good morning, good afternoon, and happy Wednesday. Not a lot of time for header prep, so here are a couple some great and infuriating articles from ProPublica: American Rendition: Rümeysa Öztürk’s Journey From Ph.D. Scholar to Trump Target Languishing in … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Supports Good Journalism
Just want to share my favorite yama song tonight. Written and produced by Nobuo Oki (作曲 大木伸夫), the English title of the song is “The World is Supposed to Be Beautiful” (世界は美しいはずなんだ). If you watch anime, you may have heard … Continue reading The 4/15 Night Thread Heard the World Was Beautiful
The postseason has arrived! But first, we have to go the Play-Ins. Ever since its implementation, the race for the playoffs has becoming more tense as the race for the top 6 gives teams an opportunity to rest. There are … Continue reading NBA Playoffs: Play-Ins Thread
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 04/15/2025
Here are today’s contestants: Jeopardy! BODIES OF WATER // ALL THE AUGHTS // BONDS OF CRIMINALITY // WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET? // FROM PAGE TO SCREEN // OOPS! I ACCIDENTALLY TOOK THE SPANISH CROSSWORD DD1 – $600 – WHAT’S IN … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 15
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Georgia Democrats Staged a Walkout Over Republicans’ Obsession With Anti-Trans Legislation Discredited Former Cop Played “Key Role” in Deporting Gay Venezuelan Man to … Continue reading Weekly LGBTQ+ Discussion
In 3rd place, New Battle!!! from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 takes the victory over Pretty Heroes from Goodbye Volcano High. And our champion: Venba’s Kanni Kanini! This takes the gold over our runner-up, Colgera Battle from Tears of the Kingdom. Which, … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2023-2024: Final Results and Announcement
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Gus Van Sant. Highly recommended: Drugstore … Continue reading Director Profile: Gus Van Sant
On April 15th 1985 “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler met Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns in a middleweight boxing match at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. At the time, the bout was billed simply as “The Fight” it almost instantly afterwards became known … Continue reading Hagler And Hearns Go To War! 04/15 Day Thread
Top Releases: The 2nd quarter slowdown continues for major titles. Indies, on the other hand, are releasing at breakneck pace, with dozens of titles (even stuff I don’t highlight) releasing across all platforms, though the vast majority are from Steam. … Continue reading New Game Releases 04/15/25 – 04/21/25
Hey folks! Here again is a space for people to talk about how you’re keeping active, plans to do so, or other matters related to health and fitness. Continue reading Health and Fitness Thread: 15 April 2025
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