AG Monday!

This week: that 70’s superhero show.

AG Monday

This week: Dungeons and Dragons and RPGs.

The Return of the Geeks

This week the Ancient Geeks discuss The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

May the Pod Be With You!

Ancient Geeks talk Star Wars this week!

Different Forms of Trump Apologist Copium

Remember Trump cannot fail, he can only be failed!

I Have No Sense, And I Must Rule

A day of AI, tariffs, and world historic stupidity.

X/itter Reacts To The Tariffs

It’s like tab clearing, but for those with no attention spa… squirrel!

Val Kilmer, 1959-2025

A great actor is gone at 65.

Ancient Geeks Monday

This week: classic Doctor Who

Ancient Geeks, Episode 7 Now Available

This week: early Marvel comics.

George Foreman, 1949-2025

The boxing great and grill pitchman is gone at 76.

Ancient Geeks Reminder

Episode 6 dropped on Monday.

John Feinstein, 1956-2025

The acclaimed sportswriter is gone.

Monday is Ancient Geeks Day!

This week: a general discussion of fantasy novels.

Ancient Geeks Talk Tolkien

Monday is Ancient Geeks day!

Gene Hackman, 1930-1925

The legendary actor is gone at 95.

Monday is Ancient Geeks Day

This week we boldy go to TOS!

Roberta Flack, 1937-2025

The R&B icon is gone at 88.

New Ancient Geeks Available

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the latest ep!

Announcing a New Podcast: Ancient Geeks

A pop culture diversion.

Nerd Corner: Section 31

A review.

Apropos of the Previous Post

Don’t panic, it’s just a quote and an observation.

Education Department Requires Equal Pay for Women Athletes

Title IX, football, and the economics of college athletics.

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Carter Funeral Edition

Pro-tip: Googling BEFORE posting a Hot Take can save a lot of embarrasment

Sugar Bowl Playoff Postponed After New Orleans Attack

The right call but a logistical nightmare.

Steven Colbert eating comically large popcorn. Steven Colbert eating comically large popcorn.

Congress To Release Gaetz Report

Gaetz’s own party hates him almost as much as the Democrats hate him

Trump the Antihero?

The cruelty isn’t the point.

Two Tweets

The politics of humiliation and gaslighting.

Friday Night OTB

OTB Late Night

“Election Day”

Late Night OTB

Florence and the Machine

John Amos, 1939-2024

The actor known for “Good Times,” “Roots,” and “The West Wing” is gone at 84.

Pete Rose, 1941-2024

The Hit King is gone at 83.

Dikembe Mutombo, 1966-2024

The basketball great and humanitarian is gone too soon.

Kris Kristofferson, 1936-2024

The legendary singer, songwriter, and actor is gone at 88.

Xtter Reactions To The Donald’s Bigly Bad Night

Sometimes the bird gives you the bird

What If It Wasn’t Tyreek Hill?

A superstar athlete’s treatment by police raises troubling questions.

James Earl Jones, 1931-2024

The legendary star of stage and screen is gone at 93.

Being A Useful Idiot Pays Well (Allegedly)

Where’s my $400,000 a month contract?

Is Disney Too Big?

Yet another service disruption over rights fees calls attention to the issue.

Phil Donahue, 1935-2024

The talk show pioneer is gone at 88.

Not Your Father’s GOP

Beyond politics, there’s culture.

Joe Rogan Redux

Revisiting an old post.

Bob Newhart, 1929-2024

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

Airpods Airpods

An Unexpectedly Timely Podcast Recommendation

History rhymes in uncanny ways

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 1928-2024

“Dr. Ruth” is gone at 96.

Richard Simmons, 1948-2024

The1980s fitness icon is gone at 76.

Clooney and Pelosi Join ‘Replace Biden’ Effort

The President’s demand that Democrats shut up and rally behind him is going unheeded.