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.

Congress To Release Gaetz Report

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

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Trump the Antihero?

The cruelty isn’t the point.

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Two Tweets

The politics of humiliation and gaslighting.

Friday Night OTB

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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.

Coming back to note that I posted an elephant this morning without thinking about its political symbolism as the emblem of the Republican Party. Coming back to note that I posted an elephant this morning without thinking about its political symbolism as the emblem of the Republican Party.

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.

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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.

1967 Wasn’t That Long Ago

Reggie Jackson and playing baseball in the Deep South.

Jerry West, 1938-2024

The legendary basketball player and executive is gone at 86.

Pat Sajak’s Last ‘Wheel of Fortune’

A four decade run is coming to an end today.

MLB Upends Record Books

The inclusion of Negro League statistics has rewritten the game’s history.

The Future of College Sports

Faux amateurism is dead. What replaces it remains to be seen.

Scottie Scheffler Arrested on Way to PGA

A truly bizarre spectacle.

Sony Puts AI Companies ‘On Notice’

We’re about to test the limits of existing copyright law.

Randy Travis ‘Gets Voice Back’ Using AI

A technological miracle with obvious potential for abuse.

The Real Star Wars Films

Restored versions of the original movies are now available in 4K. They’re likely not legal.

Trump and Biden Skipped Opening Day Pitches

A century-old tradition has gone by the wayside.

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Biden Declares Easter Trans

Calendars, How Do They Work?

Louis Gossett Jr., 1936-2024

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

Ugliness in International Soccer

A long tradition continues unabated.

Obligatory “Big Game” Music Post

Spoiler alert, it’s about Prince’s attempt to Usher in a different approach to the press conference.

Another Nail in College Sports ‘Amateur’ Model Coffin

The NLRB has sided with Dartmouth players on unionization.

Toby Keith, 1961-2024

The country music singer was 62.

Our Weird Politics

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and MAGA.

Billy Joel Turns the Lights Back On

The Piano Man is back with a new song.