Pop Culture and Politics on the Artistic Spectrum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIViy7L_lo8 At the end of each year, it's customary to reflect backward instead of looking forward. Pretty much the only forward-thinking we ever do is related to some doomed-to-fail resolution that we wind up breaking within the first month of the new year when the first celebrity we kind of liked dies. Pass the cigarettes,… Continue reading Grace, Chewbacca & The Deplorables: 2016 Year in Review
You and Star Wars have had a good run. You saw the original movies when you were young and grew to love them more and more with age. One of the first shining moments in your cinematic-viewing youth was watching the towering and imposing figure of Darth Vader on the screen; dark, deadly, terrifying. You've had endless… Continue reading It’s Time to Say ‘Goodbye’ to Star Wars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKH6PAoUuD0 There's something happening; and it goes far beyond a year-long meme war (never forget). A new language has been created, new heroes have emerged, a complete mainstream media world-view has been uncovered and challenged at every turn, and the infighting among new cliques like the Alt-Right and Proud Boys has already begun. Thus begins the "Centipede's… Continue reading The Centipede’s Dilemma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3VPZsqS1qE There's a lot to love here in this seemingly impromptu meeting of President-Elect Donald Trump and too-woke-for-this-planet genius Kanye West. This quick press-invited meet-and-greet comes on the heels of West being released from a mental health facility after confessing his admiration for the Donald and cancelling his tour. It was clear from the brief snapshot we have… Continue reading Based Yeezus Comes Home to ‘Daddy’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sbT3_9dJY4 While it's ultimately refreshing to have individuals who have a seemingly limitless history of being categorically wrong about every major issue involving race, gender, sociology, and economics suddenly get super-into international politics instead, one does not simply become magically red-pilled when one's political nemesis becomes God Emperor. In this latest and transparently bogus attempt to (at… Continue reading Your Russian Hacker Theory Sucks
It was in February of 1970, a presumably cold and grey day in the former Soviet Union, that Yuri disguised himself as a cartoon hippie, complete with fake beard and shaggy hair, and joined a pro-commie tour group that allowed him to flee his homeland to Athens, Greece. After lengthy security checks by United States… Continue reading Yuri Bezmenov and the Forgotten 1984
It's been a rough road for the American dad. From their portrayal in commercials since commercials existed, to being walked all over in every HGTV reality show where he's forced into living in a Tiny House, or choosing between identical paint swatches, the USA Daddy has been dragged into his role as the castrated fool. Dads don't… Continue reading Pony Up, Daddy! The End of the American Father
Recently, a new organization has cropped up all over the media landscape and they're getting quite a bit of attention. The group is called Hamilton Electors and they are made up (as far as I can tell) of a tiny handful of members of the Electoral College who are both born without genitalia and devoted to… Continue reading Yes, Hamilton. There IS an Electoral College
In the 95th year of the 20th Century, something extraordinary happened. Valeri Polyakov broke the record for days spent in space on the Mir Space Station at 366. Subsequently, the TV series Star Trek: Voyager premiered on UPN. And while the opening statements began for the O.J. Simpson trial, and America was wrapped up in race-baiting… Continue reading Disney Pre-9/11 Video Vault: Man of the House
This morning, Donald Trump, as he is apt to do, Tweeted out a little bit of inner monologue that has succeeded in rubbing people the wrong way; as he is also apt to do. It should be no surprise to anyone at this point that Trump is an atypical President-Elect. His Twitter is, and will remain for the… Continue reading Flag Burning: Your Right, Your Loss
1. Ignore All Instructions Despite the Constant Glaring signs! The first thing to remember when constructing a quality grave is to forget everything you thought you knew about graves. Your behavior in recent years makes you more than qualified to dig a fantastic grave; and don't let anyone tell you any different. So what if… Continue reading How To Dig Your Own Grave in 5 Easy Steps!
With the Election 2016 kinda over, the continuing shit storm of hurt feelings is going strong until the inauguration...THE CLASSIEST SUPER FANTASTIC INAUGURATION ALL TIME--IT WILL MAKE THE INAUGURATION OF ANDREW JACKSON LOOK LIKE A SAD KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY AT CHUCK E CHEESE!!!! (Sorry for that) But with our first meme President coming to power,… Continue reading Time to Bunker-Up, Bunkeroos!
Let's get one thing straight. Most of America doesn't vote; so before you gloat about "America wanted Trump" or "It appears Clinton won the popular vote, so clearly America wanted Clinton," understand the the vast majority of the country didn't give a fuck about either candidate; or at least not enough to push a button.… Continue reading The Day America Elected a Frog
Election 2016 has been… exciting…. I guess….. But HEY! Guess what? At least we have some fun flicks to watch if you’ve got the itch for some political movie action. So here’s what you’re going to view depending on your mood: Mood -Taking it Easy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tum7RB-NJ24 Primary Colors (1998): It’s interesting enough and… Continue reading What to Watch: Election Weekend Movies!
It's finally here, the moment I've been waiting for all month long--Billoon45's "Month in Review"! Bill Monroe goes into his usual schlemiel ballad about his unfortunate existence, but this time, it's punctuated with a message of hope and perseverance. He's survived a stroke, a heart attack, multiple balloon poppings, and believes he may be meant to… Continue reading GOOb NEWS FRIDAY (11/4)
The big ol' election episode of #RTR, featuring the only candidate running for PA State Rep whose name sounds like British Currency, Mr. Bill Pounds! We cover his plans for the district as well as the SEPTA strike, local attitudes, school district problems, and, perhaps most importantly, favorite sandwich shops! We've got a special message from the… Continue reading Rox Trash Radio, Ep. 18: Maximum Pounds
If you watched the episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Tom Hanks on October 22nd, (and honestly, why would you have?) you'll no doubt by hip to the sketch that grabbed America by the imagination-balls: The Haunted Elevator. The premise of the sketch is a couple enjoying a "haunted elevator" ride with a scary vignette appearing on… Continue reading Why the David S. Pumpkins Sketch from ‘Saturday Night Live’ is Objectively Awful
Recently, a writer for Cosmopolitan.com decided to share the sordid details of the rapid decline of her mental health and sex life with her husband, a man, all due to anxiety over the 2016 election; more specifically, Donald Judas Trump. Laura Hooper Beck could be mentally unstable, bordering on dangerous. Who knows for sure? Only the… Continue reading If Trump Destroys Your Sex Life, It’s Your Problem
Admittedly…The Weeknd wasn’t on my radar until reading the Philadelphia Inquirer Music Critic Dan DeLuca’s article on the Canadian singer’s upcoming headlining performance the Sunday of the 2015 Budweiser Made in America Festival. It was surprising to see an artist (at least in my eyes) so fresh to the music scene headlining a festival with… Continue reading Fascination with Madness: Thoughts on The Weeknd
Welcome back to another super-awesome weekly Goob News! I'm your host, Alex Gross, inviting you to come on this fantastic journey with me every week into the realm of the magically autistic. And what a week it was! We've got Burger King's Brand New MAYOnator, Tommy runs afoul of a North Carolina Denny's, and JXC Studios releases the full version of The Book of… Continue reading Friday Goob News (10/21): The Triggering Investigation
This was certainly an interesting endeavor and I thank all of those who participated. Last week I asked around for people’s favorite horror movie between 1990- 2002. The variety of responses was surprising, I thought Scream was going to be the top pick by a landslide, it wasn’t. Funny note, I posted a status on… Continue reading Weekend Horror Flick Viewing (10/20): ‘Member Berry Edition
The year is 1992. The President of the United States, George H.W. Bush had been filmed vomiting in the lap of the Prime Minister of Japan. America saw that happen. To his credit, he also met with the President of Russia, Boris Yeltsin, to officially bring the Cold War to a close. But to his demise,… Continue reading Disney Pre-9/11 Video Vault: 3 Ninjas
Netflix released part 2 of season 1 of their nostalgia, middle America fueled fever dream called The Ranch. With all of vibes of a cheesy sitcom, which is fine if that’s what it is, comes the need to not be like network television, or standard cable for that matter, and throw around fucks like there… Continue reading Why the F*ck Do They Say F*ck on Netflix’s The Ranch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-SI-j-DyEw Review Brah is at it again, and when he's not reporting on Papa John's Personal Pan Pizza (which now I have to try), he's visiting the largest McDonald's on Earth...in Florida, of course. I'm hoping he was able to survive Hurricane Matthew, if he's still down there. I would hate to lose such a valuable YouTuber. And speaking… Continue reading Friday Goob News! 10/7
Roxtoberfest went off without a hitch, but the Roxborough Rants & Raves page is still at it. Clowns invade the greater Philadelphia area and the most Roxborough "Chirp" fight ever erupts in the middle of Ridge Avenue. All this and more on this week's #RTR! DOWNLOAD the LATEST EPISODE HERE! or on iTUNES and STITCHER RADIO! Join the Roxborough Rants & Raves… Continue reading Rox Trash Radio, Ep. 16: Send in the Clowns
First thing's fucking first, I get it--this election has been pretty nuts. Not unpredictably nuts, but a level of bizarre we can all deal with, should we be mentally stable individuals. Most of us aren't. And it seems that you guys--gentle readers--are almost certainly more out-of-touch than any of the current candidates are. But, having said… Continue reading Vote for Yourselves (For All I Care)
Before you jump to conclusions and we have another death hoax of Kel Mitchell proportions on our hands; no, Kim Kardashian is very much alive. But she was, according to her spokespersons, tied up and robbed at gunpoint by individuals in Paris dressed as police. Details are slowly developing; however, here's what we "know"... Kim was attacked in… Continue reading The Death of Kim Kardashian
Joe meets Seth Gilliam of The Walking Dead and gets hassled by the police / Luke Cage premieres on Netflix and the site goes down / Tim Burton doesn't care about diversity casting, or the quality of his movies / What to boycott next? / Shaun King starts a new movement with no rules or direction / Injustice Boycott will… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 215: Rebels Without a Boycott
There's no getting around the political fact that the Presidential Debates don't have much of an impact on the polls, or anyone's opinion of the candidates. I would argue further that who we choose to be President of the United States isn't a particularly significant decision either, but you guys seem to think it's an… Continue reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Crazy Debate
Our not-so-secret short film project kicked off last weekend after a period of writing, re-writing, difficult casting, and even-more-difficult location scouting. Special thanks to Scally's Auto Repair in Clifton Heights, PA for being a life-saver. After two full days of rigorous early-Autumn shooting, we wrapped photograph for our supplemental cast members and tacked on an extra… Continue reading Sailor Twift Movie: War Journals #1
Happy Friday, everyone! It's that time again--the moment we've all been waiting for. We've done a lot on Tommy, and there will definitely be more to come, but this week we're given a special update from one of my personal favorites: Bill Monroe (Billoon45). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3tbp4DAr0I Looking especially sharp this week, Billoon sports his usual stained white tee, wild mad scientist hair,… Continue reading Friday Goob News! 9/23/16
My Fellow Americans-- No, that's too formal... Hey, guys, what's up? That's better. We're about seven exciting weeks away from the next presidential election, and I'm not sure if you've noticed, but you guys are really letting it get to your heads. Between the endless protests and puffing up your chests on social media, you… Continue reading An Open Letter to Americans
We're back! The neighborhood is going to hell and we've got more reluctant heroes than capable ones / Weird duality of a better neighborhood presence with an increase in violent and non-violent crime / Roxborough Rants and Raves makes enemies / We need fewer lesbians and Asians / Cleaning up the streets by any means… Continue reading Rox Trash Radio, Ep. 15: A Return to Normalcy…and Crime
Ever since J.J. Abrams put a hard reboot on the Star Trek franchise way back in the year of our Lord, 2009 (tried to calculate the stardate, but it's all meaningless nonsense. Sorry, Trekkers), I was crazy about the new cast and couldn't wait to see where the future would take the reboot crew. Fortunately it took… Continue reading Star Trek: The Borg are Back in Town
Released in February of 1994 amidst the establishment of NAFTA, the violent clubbing of Nancy Kerrigan, the end of the Clinton/Yeltsin nuclear arms chicken-match, Lorena Bobbitt being found not guilty by reason of insanity for chopping off her husband's cock, and still no sign of Israeli/Palestinian peace, Walt Disney Pictures' Blank Check was released in theaters making over $30M on a $13M budget,… Continue reading Disney Pre-9/11 Video Vault: BLANK CHECK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRp1CK_X_Yw With 7 weeks left until Election Day, we're in the doubling-down zone for political theater. I don't care who anyone votes for because none of the current nominees seem likely to accomplish anything that I deem personally favorable, or ethically righteous. Putting the 3rd Parties aside--no, voting for a 3rd party is not throwing your vote… Continue reading Heavy Handed Heroes & Don King
Alright, alright. I know I'm a little late this week. Sue me. Shit happens. But I don't fuck around, and there will be goob news. Count on it. So let's get started to watchin' it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obYry-1kclM TommyNC2010 is back, and we're all happy to see him filled with autistic frustration instead of sadness and tears. Make… Continue reading Friday Goob News! 9/16/16
Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, the debate is officially over Donald J. Trump has confirmed Barack Obama was born in The United States of America! After years of doubt the only man with all the answers was able to speak to the American people and confirm, Barack Obama was born in the U.S.A.… Continue reading It’s Official! Obama Born in the USA!
With Freddy and Jason in Hell, Ghost Face waiting for the turn of the century to make rich Californians “Scream” again, Candyman banished to behind the mirror and Michael Myers without a head, the summer of 1999 would end the decade without a gory drop of blood being shed -- thanks to The Blair Witch… Continue reading A Missed Opportunity to Make the Blair Witch Great Again
It may seem like I'm sitting on a fantastic wire fence of curmudgeonry between Ironysville and the Borough of Hypocrisy by writing an article about the horrors of fanatical stans on Twitter. Especially coming from a website that's not-so-subtly playing off the pop culture iconography of Taylor Swift. But, fuck it, let's do this. The gay teenager… Continue reading Fuck Your Creepy Stanbase
It's 9/11 Season once again / Conspiracy theories are fading away / What do we call 9/11 Day? / Finding a Trump Shrine and getting bullied by a child at Zern's Farmers Market / Gary Johnson bounces back from Aleppo / What's wrong with Hillary Clinton today? / The infamous Info Wars pickle can fiasco… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 213: We Need to Talk About Tommy
Ever since Season 6 of The Walking Dead came to a close almost a lifetime ago, for all we know, fans have been speculating about which one of their dearest favorite cast members will be grotesquely bludgeoned to death by Negan's barbed bat, Lucille. Fans of the comic book series are hip to the fact that this iconic… Continue reading Negan By Nature: The Case for Chad
Hillary Clinton: Position – Designated Hitter Scouting Report: Clinton is an expert fastball hitter with years of experience under her belt. If a pitcher throws one right down the middle of the plate you better believe she is going to smack that ball and drive it hard, possibly out of the park. With all of… Continue reading If the Presidential Candidates Were Baseball Players
Jamie Lee Curtis' talented husband, Christopher Guest is one of my favorite comedy film makers of all time. He's a visionary, especially in the fine art of mockumentary. He is perhaps best known for This is Spinal Tap--directed by Rob Reiner, Best in Show, and A Mighty Wind. But his body of work more than speaks for itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swTWozTxQ-E… Continue reading “Best in Show” Director Brings “Mascots” to Life
It’s that time of year when the men become boys, the gambling junkies get their fix, and alcoholics use one of their favorite reasons to drink – American Football. One of the most popular ways to enjoy football is the fantasy version, heck, I do. Fantasy Football is a game for wild to mild fans… Continue reading Fantasy Football: Don’t Be That Guy
Tons of speculation is flying around about Kanye West's jaw-droppingly sexy video for FADE, a track from his latest album The Life of Pablo, featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone. Like most of the insanity Kanye has been up to, his art carries some kind of subliminal message, direct message, or manic and mental symbolism that can… Continue reading Kanye West Makes It Weird with “Fade”
Oh, the MTV Video Music Awards, the end-of-Summer television event that reminds us that artists still perform in front of audiences, and that Kanye West still has shit to say. Last Summer, he announced he'd run for President in 2020. That was fun, right? This year, the show was all about one thing. Well, two things. Rihanna… Continue reading RIP #VMAs 2016
Field trip to a Korean Grocery Store / WWE NXT TAKEOVER in Brooklyn / Growing up with wrestling / Sinsuke Nakamura wins the NXT title / Sausage Party is an unsung winner for Seth Rogen / Will there be a black Mary Jane? / Stephen King's IT may actually end up being good / Amazon premieres The Tick / No Man's Sky is a "no man's… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 210: Korean Groceries & Wrestling
Since shortly after Channel Orange dropped in 2012, Frank Ocean fans have been restlessly waiting for another scattered, but somehow connected mind-fucking album from the Odd Future artist. He's been featuring with John Mayer, Earl Sweatshirt, Beyonce and more, all the while teasing fans with a 4-year will-he-won't-he story about dropping a new record. Let's put it… Continue reading Frank Ocean’s Ladder
I have to admit, I'm a bit of a philistine when it comes to Lady Gaga (Queen G? Her Royal Majesty, the Gaga?). While I've been aware of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta's career for almost a decade, I'd imagine the real fans remember ol' Manhattan Stef from 2005 when she was doing club music and… Continue reading Gays Go Gaga Over Gaga
It's an East Coast Heatwave, so the gloves have come off / Kenny Baker lives to be 600 Dwarf Years / Star Wars Rogue One debuts their fanboy boner-inducing Darth Vader teaser / Simone Manuel becomes the most important person at the Olympics / SJWs try to take down Sausage Party / A mysterious open letter to Warner… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 209: Social Justice Olympics
Introducing Wheeler Walker Jr. / Chinese t-shirt company warning / Pokemon GO as fuck / Aparna Nancherla has a chilling performance in Philly / Recreation of the State of Georgia VS Denver Fenton Allen / Republicans had a convention, I think / The Young Turks get bullied by Alex Jones / Gary Johnson and Jill Stein are still… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 207: Lying to the Choir
Anthony Alburger from The Fight Back Home joins us in studio for some San Diego Comic Con news / Ghostbusters is a horrific mess and Leslie Jones is 48-years old and should know better / MARVEL trailers and news wrap-up / DC may actually be making good product after all / Television and Netflix shows and the end of Bates… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 206: How I Could Just Kill a Graham
Taylor Swift is now Queen of Asgaard / Gun hysteria / Facebook debates are AIDS / The trial and error of making America great again, in Japan! / Walking Dead seems to be wasting a lot of everyone's precious time / Game of Thrones gives Joe visible goosies / Ghostbusters trailers get worse / Happy Father's Day from Matt… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 201: Father’s Day for Bastards
Prior to Wizard World Comic Con 2016 kicking off in Philadelphia, we were able to sit down with the prolific Bob Gale. Gale is a producer and writer for screen and page, working on many projects with Robert Zemeckis (including the Back to the Future franchise, 1941 and I Wanna Hold Your Hand), as well as comic book work on Ant-Man,… Continue reading Bob Gale, the Wizard World Comic Con 2016 Interview
The Wizard World Comic Con 2016 press event allowed us to sit down with the multi-talented Sean Patrick Flanery. Flanery is an actor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts teacher. He is most notable for his roles the Boondock Saints franchise, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Powder, and more. He released his first novel, Jane Two in April 2016. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE!!… Continue reading Sean Patrick Flanery, The Wizard World 2016 Interview
Our first interview at Wizard World Philadelphia 2016 was the delightful Jason David Frank! Jason is an American actor and professional mixed martial artist who famously portrayed Tommy Oliver, the Green (and later White) Ranger in the hit series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993-1996). DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE!! or on iTUNES and STITCHER RADIO –Follow today’s crew: @NerdyPodcast, @JoeyHAHAs, & @EddieCPhilly27
Wizard World Philly 2016 ends with a bang, and a fluctuating spectrum / Mean muggin' nerds / Chris Evans talks Captain Marvel / Panels and interviews with Sean Patrick Flanery, Jason David Frank, and Bob Gale / Batman is in bad shape / Easter eggs that aren't really Easter eggs in X-Men Apocalypse / X-Men… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 199: Wizard World Philly, the Re-Up
The Dirt Bike Kid strikes again / What to do in the event of an awkward interaction with a Bear / The Manayunk Bike Race is coming / New construction in the neighborhood / Are you from the neighborhood? / Non-human employees at the Wendy's / The Fight for Fifteen / We're making a movie!… Continue reading Rox Trash Radio, Ep. 7: The Bar Room Brawl for Fifteen
OK Otter @OKOtterBand Tony Believes in You http://www.OKOtterBand.com Opening up for big name acts like We Are Scientists and Less Than Jake, Mike Doyle along with his new band OK Otter has been making music for adults, kids, adults with kids, and the kids inside adults for over a decade. The band has been crushing it with airplay on WMMR… Continue reading OK OTTER Drops EXCLUSIVE New Single “Tony Believes in You”
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE!! or on iTUNES and STITCHER RADIO An introduction to Roxborough Rants & Raves / Daredevil season two premieres on Netflix / Wonder Woman is going to be great because women want it to be great / Batman vs Superman was almost an over-crowded movie / Predictions and rumors for The Walking Dead / Rowan Atkinson is back… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 189: Root Beer Culture War
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE!! or on iTUNES and STITCHER RADIO East Coast parking spaces / The real plot of JAWS 2 / The least important Star Wars characters are the best / Mass Suicide Squad / Dan mansplains #Supernatural Tweets from girls on Twitter / Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa feud / Tony the Tiger… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 182: I am Your-r-r OG!
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE!! or on iTUNES and STITCHER RADIO Enjoying @DovesFlyLove on Twitter / Batman Vs Superman costume war / Poe Dameron is a gay / Is Snoke Darth Vader? / Degrassi tackles GamerGate / Tila Tequila is a conspirator / Jose Canseco is back off the rails / Golden Globes are too predictable… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 180: #CarefreeCrackers
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