Category Archives: Diversions

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Ditching Amazon Prime

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Steve

It’s not over the price increase which is really nothing compared to how much of a rip off Cable/Satellite have become…$100/month to watch 20 minutes of commercials an hour and channels that push crap reality shows as “entertainment.” Anyway, we’re … Continue reading →

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RIP David Brenner

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Steve

One of the great comedians I used to see on Johnny Carson when the adults let stay up late. I remember his jokes about Thanksgiving, the cool side of the pillow and how only mosquitos make noise. David was definitely the … Continue reading →

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My rebuttal to an overshared picture or “selfie”

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Steve

I’m with Brian Posehn when he said last week that foodie is just a douche term, I would say it’s the same for selfie. I’m sure they’re all nice people in person but I couldn’t give two shits about the Oscars®. The … Continue reading →

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This year’s piece of Austin to die, Toy Joy

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Steve

Twenty years ago, I recall Doc took me by this place within my first couple months in Austin along with Amy’s Ice Cream and Dragon’s Lair. It is (or was) a great store to buy little items for parties, trophies … Continue reading →

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New podcasts I’m hooked on #2

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Steve

Before I give a ranting endorsement I urge you to first, support your local comic book and/or game store by finding out if they do their own podcast. Not everyone can drop by every week like I can to chew … Continue reading →

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RIP Sid Caesar

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Steve

His career peaked long before I was born so Sid was more well known to my generation through his numerous cameos in Mel Brooks’ Seventies movies (Silent Movie, History of the World Part I), a starring role in It’s Mad Mad…World … Continue reading →

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New podcasts I’m hooked on #1

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Steve

Let’s see, I started this story about two years ago and by now I have changed my listening habits again as a couple podcasts either fizzled out (sadly, the AC due to the host’s new baby, ONN stopped distributing via … Continue reading →

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“Obscure” Action Figures are coming!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Steve

I use the quotes around the term because some of these characters have appeared as McFarlane or other brands. These upcoming figures are likely to be modeled after the Star Wars 3 3/4″  (9.5 cm) toys Kenner succeeded with despite Fisher Price … Continue reading →

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Captain and Tennille are divorcing

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Steve

Such a pisser. After 39 years and they’re in their early seventies, it seems to be a rather dumb and tragic decision. However, it’s their lives but I will always remember them fondly as a kid. I religiously watched their … Continue reading →

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RIP Reuben and the Professor

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Steve

Farewell to a pair of TV staples from my childhood: Dave Madden who played Reuben Kinkade, the Partridge Family’s manager and foil to Danny’s schemes; Russell Johnson who was Professor Roy Hinkley on Gilligan’s Island. I want to reverse their order … Continue reading →

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Archer Live in Austin last night!

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Steve

Originally this was going to happen last November but Aisha Tyler had a sudden death to attend to. A sad matter yet the cast was able to reschedule. I was also a tad apprehensive because I had a friend see this … Continue reading →

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The ultimate mash-up of comics and Eighties tunes

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Steve

Check out this artist’s take on numerous New Wave/Post Punk/Alt-College acts as key members of the Justice League. Very funny and he did a great job on who he matched with whom. If you poke around the site further, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Anchorman quiz from The Guardian

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Steve

I managed to get six out of 10 which is pretty good for a movie I haven’t seen in a few years. A co-worker I know who loves the original nailed nine. See what you get here.

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MechaPops v. Skipszilla!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Steve

I hunted down Austin Rogers again at the convention for another commission since his Regular Show mashup from last year rocked! I asked him and he willingly complied. This year all I requested was something involving Pops and Skips, the rest … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th birthday Doctor Who

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Steve

Cut my story some slack for a couple reasons: I’m exhausted from Comic Con/Wizard World Austin and the UK is six hours ahead. If anybody spoils the special for me, so help me…Nelson, I’m looking in your direction ever since BSG. … Continue reading →

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