“Andor” had it nailed

Two months removed from having surgery after blowing out one of his knees, the big man got the all clear from the vet today & the green light to resume normal activities. Pretty stoked about it & happy to be moving past this experience. LFG Benny. Love ya bud

Hey, I ranked the characters from 'The Pitt' based on how good of a drinking buddy they'd be. giddyupamerica.com/2026/01/23/t...

Hey, I ranked the characters from 'The Pitt' based on how good of a drinking buddy they'd be. giddyupamerica.com/2026/01/23/t...

Stephen Colbert talking about how tough Mainers are (and also the unique flavor profile of Moxie)

I'd like to congratulate Michael Fanone on being inducted into The 'Ha, Good One' Dude Hall of Fame

F1 was my Best Picture to Watch on a Plane While Replying to Emails on My Phone

Heard we're talking about snow. Cool. Kind of boring though. We could be talking about this Snow instead. Just saying. giddyupamerica.com/2025/01/06/s...

I know that there’s a lot going on in the world right now but I’m still a little hung up on this Uncle Pappy reveal

Happy 3rd birthday to the big man. Love ya Benny.

"Uh yes, I uh...thank you for your time and uh, I...I would just like to start by saying, uh, stating for the record that it is my belief that "Jed Stone" might be the best Goose song and uh, yes, unequivocal and here to fore, it shall be said. Thank you."

“The Rip” was fine. Typical Netflix movie, where the cast, trailer & premise are better than the final product. To be honest, I’ve enjoyed the Affleck/Damon press tour more than the movie. Solid plane watch & I like the phrase “that’s a good rip” & plan to start using it, proper context be damned.

In honor of today being Questlove’s birthday and as a tip of the cap to @mikeshza.bsky.social who had this on his best of 2025 list, I felt like sharing Questlove’s amazing intro to “Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music” youtu.be/sbSFTlWSKB8?...

Curt Cignetti frequently looks like he’s watching someone mow their lawn incorrectly

“Since you failed to give me the peace prize, of which I am so deserving, I am forced to show you how unpeaceful I can be.”

"Donald Trump now genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him. Also, he really is maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

LFG

When your version of LARPing is dressing up like Nazis…

if you try to focus on Trump’s authoritarianism, Schumer will deflect and say people want us to focus on affordability. but when Zohran Mamdani made affordability the heart of his campaign Schumer refused to endorse him because they disagree about Israel. it’s all mealy mouthed bullshit.

Mom texts remain undefeated

Reasons I like to give when I’m checking into a hotel & they ask what brings me to town: - I’m on the run - I’m here to right a wrong - murder - International Arms Dealer Convention - the free buffet - Trackin’ the man who killed my Pa - Wait, what town is this? - No idea

Hey, it’s Dave Grohl’s birthday today. Hey, here’s a ranking of all things Dave Grohl. giddyupamerica.com/2025/01/14/r...

Hey yo! I’ve been hoping the Mallett Brothers Band would release a new live album as their sound continues to grow & they get tighter. Just solid, honest Americana from the great state of Maine. Would highly recommend checking them out. open.spotify.com/album/4sj2Ej...

This is sweet. The Wood Brothers covering "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs... youtu.be/lZgf-Dwgfm4?...

I mean, I appreciate the thought exercise but the Dead shouldn’t go anywhere now. Focusing on JRAD is fine. But the idea of a Mayer/Hart lead group is sad & could potentially lead to civil unrest. We don’t need that. Or more of that. So let’s leave it alone. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

The 2025-26 49ers

Do I smell? I smell home cooking It's only the river, it's only the river

Bobby Weir obviously did a lot for music & the counter culture but he was also a tireless champion of polo shirts, an article of clothing that can get a bad rap. It won’t be mentioned in any of the obits or tributes, but as a fan of polos, I always appreciated his hard work in the area.

For some of us, explaining the Ska Era of the 90s to our kids might be the hardest conversation we have…

This looks like a poster for a Hallmark movie where a Buffalo moves to a small town and falls in love with a local Jaguar who had given up hope at finding love. My wife would 100% watch it.

The minute Dr. Garcia showed up in the S2 premiere of "The Pitt," I got fired up. My low-key favorite character on the show.

Hey...it's Dave Matthews' birthday today, and Dave Matthews is great. So is his band. And so hey, here's a ranking of the best Dave Matthews Band songs. giddyupamerica.com/2024/10/16/d...

As per usual, Wright Thompson’s writing is a thing of beauty. “Sports mean different things to different people, but to me they have always been a portal to memory.” www.espn.com/college-foot...

I had to get all the Billy Strings sit-ins with Widespread Panic during their NYE run in one playlist, and blasting it today is helping me keep my head on straight play.nugs.net/library/play...

I didn’t really know who Mayor Frey was before yesterday but he’s legit. Dems need more straight forward, no nonsense messaging like this.

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

remains striking the extent to which trump quite loudly does not see himself as president of the united states and more as a clan leader for his supporters

The real feel is 53 degrees here in New Jersey. Act accordingly.

Ugh...and who could forget this effin' clown

I finished the series finale of 'Stranger Things' last night and was reminded of this piece I wrote for @brobible.bsky.social a while back. And for what it's worth, 'Stranger Things' would not be added to this list, but I'd consider 'Better Call Saul.' brobible.com/culture/arti...

Ok, Mike. I’m interested.

Hey, I wrote about things I'm most interested in heading into 2026. Things like 'The Pitt' season 2, Peak Nolan, the possible return of The Roots, 'House of the Dragon' coming back, the 2026 World Cup, and more. giddyupamerica.com/2026/01/05/2...

That’s a wrap on the first 1/4 of the 21st Century. Listen in as #WTTPP breaks down the best films of the past 25 years! acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t... @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social

Hey, I wrote about things I'm most interested in heading into 2026. Things like 'The Pitt' season 2, Peak Nolan, the possible return of The Roots, 'House of the Dragon' coming back, the 2026 World Cup, and more. giddyupamerica.com/2026/01/05/2...

Benny hasn't said anything, but reading between the lines here, it seems like he's cool with winter break being over and the kids being back at school.

So as you can see here, the more my daughter makes me listen to “Opalite” by Taylor Swift, the longer it’s stuck in my head and the number of hours I’m singing it to myself increases exponentially. It’s a fantastic song but the data shows that the amount I’m hearing it is taking a toll on my sanity.

It took a while but I finished ‘Better Call Saul’ & I agree, it’s really good. A fascinating study on human nature, how far a person will go & justifying the means to an end. Could probably have been 4 seasons but I get the desire to slow play it. Saul & Andor are the gold standard of prequels.

I’m currently reading the Lorne Michaels book and just the mention of some classic SNL sketches like the bank that specializes in making change gets me laughing.

The new Portland Hearts of Pine “Lighthouse” kit is sweet