Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Axis of Ego Podcast: 3-31-11

Posted on March 31, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Here it is: Our WrestleMania podcast. Now, you may be wondering how it’s possible that two fully-educated adults could care about a professional wrestling supercard. Wonder no more. All the answers await inside, including a discussion of the build-up to … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports | Tagged Alberto Del Rio, C. M. Punk, Contract Law, Edge, HHH, Jerry Lawler, John Cena, Michael Cole, Podcasts, Professional Wrestling, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Sports, The Miz, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, WrestleMania | 2 Comments

Not the Best Dog-Removal I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Here’s a video that’s been making the rounds over the past few days. Watch it first: The most remarkable thing about this footage is the complete inability of anyone at this soccer match in Turkey to get the dog off … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Videos | Tagged Animals, Asia Minor, Commentary, Dogs, German Shepherds, Soccer, Sports, Turkey, Videos | 3 Comments

Fantasizing About Baseball. Wait, That’s Not Right . . .

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The crack of the virtual bat and the sight of pristinely trimmed e-grass can only mean that fantasy baseball season is just a few days away*. I have a checkered fantasy baseball past. While I’ve always had a knack for … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged American League, Auctions, Baseball, Commentary, Erik Bedard, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Sports, Gordon Beckham, Gypsy Scholar League, James Frey, Javier Vazquez, Josh Hamilton, Mediocrity, MLB, Sports | 1 Comment

NBA Scouts: “White College Basketball Star’s Whiteness Looks Pretty White From Here!”

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I happened to peruse a New York Times article about Jimmer Fredette’s prospects as a professional basketball player this week. I don’t normally read much sports coverage from the NYT, so twice in one week is noteworthy. In this case, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Basketball, Commentary, Humor, Jimmer Fredette, March Madness, Mormons, NBA, NCAA Tournament, New York Times, Race, Reinforcing Stereotypes, Sacred Undergarments, Sports | Leave a comment

SitCombat 3/24/11

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m not sure why the NBC shows would want to go head-to-head with the third round* of the NCAA Tournament, rather than waiting one more week to come back, but they didn’t. Poor strategy aside, we got three new episodes … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Archer, Commentary, Liz Lemon, Magnum p.i., Michael Scott, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Steve Carell, Television, The Office, TV | Leave a comment

More Non-Consensual Fun with Animals

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Don’t let the title alarm you. A few weeks back, I discussed a controversial magic trick involving Chinese goldfish and possibly magnets.* Another equally-impressive-slash-disturbing trick has come my way in the form of the video you see below. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Videos | Tagged Animal Cruelty, Animals, Commentary, General Culture and News, Magic, Misleading Titles, Videos | 1 Comment

National Media Covers UR and VCU as Only They Can(‘t)

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University triumphantly earned their way into the Sweet Sixteen, the fact that both schools are located in the same city has not escaped the watchful eye of the New York Times. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Chris Mooney, Commentary, Dan Geriot, Joey Rodriguez, Mainstream Media, March Madness, NCAA Basketball, New York Times, RVA, RVAgeddon, Shaka Smart, Sports, University of Richmond, VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington Post | 6 Comments

And . . . We’re Back (Part 2)

Posted on March 22, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

In Part 2 of this week’s podcast, Tom and Mike debate the merits of being a one-legged wrestler (guess which one of them takes the “having one leg is an advantage” position?), as well as discussing the future of boxing … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports | Tagged Amateur Wrestling, Anthony Robles, Boxing, Chik-fil-A, Concussions, Football, March Madness, NCAA, NCAA Tournament, NFL, Podcasts, Sports, University of Richmond, VCU, Weight Classes | Leave a comment

And . . . We’re Back.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

After a two-week slowdown caused by other commitments, we’re back at full speed. Well, such as it is. Up first is a two-part podcast. Tom and Mike transition from one topic to another like the Frogger of yore diligently hopping … Continue reading →

Posted in General Culture and News, Movies, Podcasts, Politics, Reviews, Television | Tagged Cocaine, Comedy Central, DeLorean, Donald Trump, General Culture and News, Greg Giraldo, Hornbooks, Law School, Legal Documents, Libya, MacGruber, Movies, Obama, Podcasts, Politics, Reviews, Roasts, Television, WWE | 2 Comments

Even the Color Commentator Thinks the Sixers Are Dull

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

From the narcolepsy department* comes this gem: Sixers color man Eric Snow suddenly falls asleep during a broadcast from a few weeks back. It happens over a minute into this clip, and most bizarre is the fact that he’s totally … Continue reading →