Today the Brazilian Gringo (aka Ice Cream Planet) celebrates one of his favorite dishes: estrogonofe de carne (Brazilian beef stroganoff). The recipe is courtesy of the consistently splendid Olivia Mesquita. She is a Brazilian based in the US, runs a … Continue reading The Day Thread Has Estrogonofe de Carne
Justin Scerlack (pronounced SER-lack, not scur-lack), as you all know, was the creator of “Dad’s Casa”, the beloved Tim Allen sitcom that aired from 1999 to 2011. He wrote over 90 of its episodes and played a role in everything … Continue reading The Justin Scerlack Night Thread
Here’s one from the Drive-By Truckers. Continue reading The June 30th Night Thread Zips Up to Tennessee
No, it’s not a band. Although maybe it is! This is just a thing. An important thing I’m asking you to do. Because I forget to do it to sometimes. Take a deep breath. Remember how important doing that is. … Continue reading Deep Breath Night Thread
Today the Brazilian Gringo (aka Ice Cream Planet) celebrates another orbit around the (sorbet) sun. It is as good a time as any to combine his love of Brazil and his love of ice cream into a single post. So … Continue reading The Day Thread Has Some Brigadeiro Ice Cream
O Sol Na Cabeça: Contos (The Sun on My Head: Stories) is the debut book from the Brazilian author, Geovani Martins. It is a collection of 13 short stories set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, exploring the realities … Continue reading The Day Thread Feels “O Sol Na Cabeça”
I don’t think these guys have done a thread about them, so here we are. Fountains of Wayne have been a part of my life since the late 2000s; I was first introduced to them by a “Scrubs” episode but … Continue reading The Fountains of Wayne Night Thread
I guess “Town & Country” means… country. A1 Lynn Anderson– Rose Garden A2 Johnny Cash– Ring Of Fire A3 Claude King (2)– Wolverton Mountain A4 Marty Robbins– Devil Woman A5 O.C. Smith*– Little Green Apples A6 Frankie Laine– Cool Water … Continue reading The 31 May Day Thread of “20 Town & Country Greats” by K-Tel
It’s been a minute since we heard some polka. A1 D-Drifters-5– Hopak 1:55 A2 Tommy Buick– Mid-Nite In Moscow 1:40 A3 Royal Polka Kings– Mama And Papa Waltz 1:40 A4 Hank Thunander– Popcorn 1:43 A5 Resi Dux– Bavarian Yodeller 1:55 … Continue reading The 30 May Day Thread of “European Party Pac (25 Original Songs By Famous Artists)” by K-Tel
The Ronettes– Baby I Love You The Crystals– He’s A Rebel Curtis Lee– Pretty Little Angel Eyes Bobby Sox And The Blue Jeans*– Zip A Dee Doo Dah The Paris Sisters– I Love How You Love Me The Righteous Brothers– … Continue reading The 28 May Day Thread of “Spectacular Sounds 20 World-Wide Hits” by K-Tel
I’m giving this movie so much free marketing Amazon should send me royalty checks I swear to God.. Continue reading HAIL THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE DAY/NIGHT THREAD!
Bolo de Milho (corn cake) is an exceptionally popular and beloved dessert in Brazil. Unlike cornbread, it’s quite sweet and pairs very well with coffee and tea. In São Paulo it is common to see people selling slices of bolo … Continue reading The Day Thread has some Bolo de Milho
In 1962, O Pagador de Promessas, (lit. The Keeper of Promises; also known as The Given Word), an adaptation of Dias Gomes‘ novel of the same name, screened at the 15th Cannes Film Festival. Adapted for the screen and directed … Continue reading The Day Thread is “O Pagador de Promessas”
Yesterday, The Boys, Amazon Prime’s hit superhero satire based on a comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, aired its final episode. It was one of my favorite shows, a series that entered my life at a crucial moment, … Continue reading The Day Thread Bids Farewell to “The Boys”
25 years ago today, Mulholland Drive, my favorite film of all time, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival. In honor of this milestone, I share an essay about what the film has meant to me over the years. Coming of … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates “Mulholland Drive”
Congrats! You’ve made it to the 50th K-Tel Open Thread! Radio Veronica was an offshore radio station that operated from 1960-1974. It was devised in The Netherlands by independent electronic retailers to offer an alternative to state run radio, but … Continue reading The 13 May Day Thread of “Radio Veronica: 40 All Time Greatest Hits (Period 1964-1974)” by K-Tel
Have a good song and a good night, Avocado. Continue reading The Night Thread Cannot Erase
Here we are, The Best of Country Music, Volume 7… don’t worry about the volume number, it will only confuse you. I’m left wondering about the word “best” in this context, as I’ve only heard of two of these songs. … Continue reading The 12 May Day Thread of “The Best of Country Music, Volume 7” by K-Tel
Two songs that include “hey now” as part of their refrain: “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House (1986) “All Star” by Smash Mouth (1999) There might be more. There are lots of songs out there. Enjoy the night, y’all. Continue reading The Hey Now Songs Night Thread
Gaze upon him: the all knowing, all powerful hologram of Hank Williams, Sr. He is the master of all he surveys. A1 Cold, Cold HeartA2 Half As MuchA3 I Won’t Be Home No MoreA4 Lovesick BluesA5 May You Never Be … Continue reading The 11 May Day Thread of “Memories of Hank Williams, Sr.” by K-Tel
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