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Something Special: Laying the Groundwork
The 1991 Redskins are, by some accounts, the greatest team in franchise history. They may even be the greatest Super Bowl champion of all time. Even two-plus decades consisting largely of frustration and ineptitude can’t wash away the glory of … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts, Sports
Tagged 1991, Mark Rypien, NFL, Podcasts, Redskins, Sports, Storytelling
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The Imposter
You’re familiar with tennis, right? Are you sure about that? Did it ever occur to you that the game you think you know, is, in fact, an imposter? In this podcast, I reveal the secret identity of one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts, Sports
Tagged Court Tennis, Podcasts, Prince's Court, Real Tennis, Sports, Tennis, Washington
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Untitled Online Dating Podcast
Online dating is the worst, right? Well, maybe not the worst, but it’s not all rainbows and lollipops, either. Except maybe grindr. Or so I’ve heard. Anyway, this week, I present a podcast that’s an adapted and updated version of an … Continue reading
Posted in General Culture and News, Podcasts
Tagged Bumble, eHarmony, General Culture and News, Hinge, Humor, Match, OKCupid, Online Dating, Personal, Podcasts, Reviews, Storytelling, Tinder
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Spy vs. Spy
In this episode, I examine one of the most infamous and protracted intellectual-property battles in entertainment history. The war over the rights to James Bond—specifically, the story and script for Thunderball—took over half a century to resolve fully. Luckily, this podcast … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, Movies, Podcasts
Tagged Ian Fleming, Intellectual Property, James Bond, Kevin McClory, Literature, Movies, Never Say Never Again, Podcasts, Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Storytelling, Thunderball
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New York Game Show Disaster 2005
Storytelling podcast number three delves into an embarrassing (and public) moment from my own past. I view it differently today than I did then. But, that’s pretty much how life works, isn’t it? It’s no Father’s Day tribute or story … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts, Sports, Television
Tagged ESPN, Game Shows, Personal, Podcasts, Sports, Stuart Scott, Stump the Schwab, Television
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Flirting with the End of the World
In my second run at a storytelling podcast, I thought I’d shift gears and shoot for something more historical than personal. I tackle a crucial but probably underreported event that arguably affected just about every single person on the planet. … Continue reading
Posted in General Culture and News, History, Podcasts
Tagged Cold War, History, Podcasts, Ronald Reagan, Soviet Union, Stanislav Petrov, Storytelling, The 1980s, USSR
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Closing the Book
Most people who know me in “real life” are aware that I’ve covered high school sports for VirginiaPreps.com since I was in college (back before VirginiaPreps was a Rivals.com affiliate). I decided last winter that I would step away from … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts, Sports
Tagged Gary Criswell, Gary Hess, High School Sports, Podcasts, Sports, Sportsradio 910, VirginiaPreps
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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Joey Bland and Mad Men
Old pal Joey Bland stopped by to talk a little about his current Second City show and to talk a lot about the current season of Mad Men. Tom and Joey talk about the season so far, who may die or … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts, Television
Tagged Bob Benson, Harry Hamlin, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Joey Bland, Mad Men, Patrick Stewart, Podcasts, Second City, Television
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“Redskins” Round-Up
I’ve talked before about how I enjoy writing for a bunch of different outlets, because doing so allows me to write about such varying topics. One of the things that burned me out on being full-time at VirginiaPreps was writing … Continue reading →