

The Fast Food Gauntlet
A journey through 6000 calories, 14 fast food joints, and at least 3 epic arguments amongst friends. Come conquer the Fast Food Gauntlet.

Matt Talmage
Sep 14, 20235 min read


Dumpster Dive: Touch Tunes is B.S.
I have become infuriated with Touch Tunes and a totally classless act perpetrated by them upon me specifically with malice of forethought.

Kirk McCready
Sep 13, 20232 min read


Miserable Mets: Worst Gambling Day
As I lick my wounds from a rough start to the NFL season, I revisit the absolute worst gambling day I can remember.

Matt Talmage
Sep 12, 20238 min read


Sound Stage: Wild Ones
Light yet soulful vocals drive this Portland dream pop outfit, that is haunting while still making you want to groove on the dance floor.

Kirk McCready
Sep 11, 20231 min read


Starship Troopers: Here's My Pitch
What if a sequel to one of the great sci fi movies of all time didn't suck? Did I just really write fan fiction?

Kirk McCready
Sep 8, 202311 min read


Bandwagon Birds
How and why I decided to become a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan just minutes before their Super Bowl-winning 2017-18 season.

Kirk McCready
Sep 6, 20235 min read


My Pen Pal Eric
A thrilling workplace drama involving borderline mail fraud, c-plus political satire, OSHA violations, and an unlikely office friendship.

Matt Talmage
Sep 5, 202310 min read


Put the Ball in the Fucking Basket
This series focuses on the NBA from my perspective, an erratic individual recently birthed into the fandom with no discernible talent.

Kirk McCready
Sep 3, 20234 min read


Oh Wow: Psychedelic Frogfish
Guest columnist Owen Wislon shares new insights on wondrous creatures, strange locations, myths, legends, and other things.

Owen Wislon
Sep 2, 20232 min read


13 Reasons You Might Get Kidnapped
Don't be a victim! Consult this cautionary list and avoid dangerous scenarios at all costs. Because you can never be too careful...

Matt Talmage
Sep 1, 20231 min read


The Night We Were the Plain White T’s
An evening filled with statistics, debauchery, and mistaken identity under the bright boardwalk lights of Caesars in Atlantic City.

Matt Talmage
Aug 31, 20237 min read


Cutting Room Floor
An honest reflection on balls and life. How is the health of my marriage interwoven with a fireside discussion about nut size? Find out!

Kirk McCready
Aug 30, 20235 min read


Dumpster Dive: Hot Bread
Your new favorite food is an epic culinary experience that can be had at home, even if you're low on ingredients, class, and self-respect.

Kirk McCready
Aug 29, 20232 min read


The Case Against: Burgers
Unpopular opinion: burgers cooked at home on the grill suck. I'm sad to see summer go, but I won't miss these culinary disappointments.

Matt Talmage
Aug 27, 20234 min read


Meats; Ranked
Feeling your tummy rumble? Don't know what to throw on the grill? Consult our definitive guide for carnivores and you'll never go hungry.

Matt Talmage
Aug 26, 20231 min read