Category Archives: Television

The Axis of Ego Podcast: Breaking Bad Finale

Posted on October 11, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

With the finale of the fourth season of the amazing Breaking Bad now history, Chicago improviser and comedy actor Joey Bland stops by again to talk about the episode, Jason Whitlock‘s complaints about the B. B. finale, where the final season … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Breaking Bad

Posted on October 6, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Season four of Breaking Bad is almost at an end.  With the finale coming up this weekend, Joey Bland stops by again to discuss the penultimate episode, the show as a whole, possibilities for the season finale, who poisoned Brock, the … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Sporcle and Other Topics

Posted on September 26, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Tom chats with guest and good friend Joey Bland about the Improvised Shakespeare Company, Breaking Bad, George Lucas’ screenwriting abilities, Charizard, and their addiction to Sporcle on this edition of The Axis of Ego Podcast. Download: The Axis Of Ego Podcast 09-26-11

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No Apology Necessary

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Netflix can’t catch a break.  First, the company created a new pricing structure that separated DVD-by-mail and streaming, but, in effect, raised the cost to most customers by a few dollars per month.  This was met with many loud complaints by customers … Continue reading →

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God Bless Larry Merchant

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m sure this user’s YouTube video will be taken down shortly due to a copyright claim by HBO.  But, until it does, enjoy what will surely be a storied moment in the annals of the sweet science:

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Sunday Ticket for PS3 is Broken

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Armed with a bowl of chili and two remotes, I sat down in front of my giant TV to enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket for the first time ever.  Sunday Ticket was a luxury not afforded to me before now because … Continue reading →

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An Abridged History of the Super Bowl Post-Game Show

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tom Garrett

If my lifestyle rose to the level of a religion, or even a broad spirituality, this evening would be one of the holiest of the year. Tonight marks the start of the NFL season, the fantasy football season, and worthwhile … Continue reading →

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What If Michael Vick Were The Good Wife?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’ve never seen these two in the same place.  Have you? ESPN’s controversial “What if Michael Vick Were White?” picture: ER / The Good Wife’s Julianna Margulies: At a minimum, I think we can agree that the pseudo-Vick is the … Continue reading →

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Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Pat Boone Wigs Out

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Pat Boone was one of the most commercially-successful musical artists of the late 1950’s.  He spawned numerous Top Ten hits, including an impressive total of six songs that reached #1 on the U. S. charts. As his core audience began to … Continue reading →

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Ahead of Its Time

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Magnum, p.i. circa 1984: T. C. sends a text message.

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