I haven’t done a pop quiz in a long time! This time around, I’m giving you four words from song titles by the same musical artist; your job is to name the artist. These are—for the most part—very well-known artists, with a couple of my personal favorites thrown in just for fun. Come back toContinue reading “Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!”
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Awesome Albums from ’79, Vol. 1
Motörhead’s version of “Louie Louie” was released as a standalone single in 1978 but not included on ‘Overkill’ because Bronze Records founder Gerry Bron called it “about the worst record I’d ever heard”.
Legend: Bob Newhart
“The only difference between Bob Newhart on stage and Bob Newhart offstage is that there is no stage.” – David Hyde Pierce Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning actor Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. A master in the art of deadpan, Newhart was the ultimate everyman, known for his bone-dry witContinue reading “Legend: Bob Newhart”
“Are you ready for the summer?”
POP QUIZ, HOT SHOT: What actor, who made his feature debut in Meatballs, also appears in another film on this list?
Legend: Donald Sutherland
Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actor, activist, and all-around badass Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 17, 1935, Donald McNichol Sutherland attended Victoria University in Toronto. After earning degrees in engineering and theater, Sutherland left for London, where he studied at the prestigious LondonContinue reading “Legend: Donald Sutherland”
Awesome Albums from ’84, Vol. 1
Featured image: The full cover spread for The Cars’ Heartbeat City. The cover art, from a piece by English artist Peter Phillips, depicts a Vargas pin-up model and a 1971 Plymouth Duster.
Goodbye, Chandler Bing
***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION-RELATED ISSUES ***** Matthew Perry is dead at the age of 54. A five-time Emmy nominee, Perry starred in films like The Whole Nine Yards and 17 Again, as well as series such as Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Mr. Sunshine. HeContinue reading “Goodbye, Chandler Bing”
Happy Roald Dahl Day
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl, The Minpins Today is Roald Dahl Day, in honor of Dahl’s birthday. His darkly comic tales, which often pit kindhearted children against nefarious adults, have delighted generations of young readers (yours truly included). His books have sold more than 250 million copiesContinue reading “Happy Roald Dahl Day”
Watergate in Pop Culture
Originally published in 2022, this post has been edited for content and clarity. On June 18, 1972, five men were arrested after breaking into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. The five men – Virgilio “Villo” R. González, Bernard Barker, James McCord, Eugenio Martínez, and Frank Sturgis –Continue reading “Watergate in Pop Culture”
Iconic Pop Culture Dads
***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO CHILD ABUSE, ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, PARENT DEATH, CANCER, AND DOGFIGHTING ***** Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate! In honor of the occasion, here are some pop culture dads that I love – and a few that I love to hate. For Gen-Xers like me, noContinue reading “Iconic Pop Culture Dads”
PB & Julie + Julie C. Trivia 