At an all-day off-site meeting and will be unable to post today. But no worries – I’ll be back tomorrow!
Archive for April, 2009
All-Day Off-Site
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Busy, Busy Day – Part 2
Monday, April 20th, 2009- Hulu continues their quest for world dominance and where better attack next than the iPhone: Hulu shows to stream with ease through a upcoming app
- Is the end near for Stephen A. Smith? Word on the street is that he and ESPN can come to terms on a contract renewal…
- Interested in downloading songs from the recent Dave Matthews Band show you went to? Look no farther than DontBurnThePig.org
- Looking good even into her mid-40’s: Lisa Rinna’s second stint in Playboy (NWA)
Extra Slice – Video: A rare but hilarious way to remember Madden: A look at his top 5 commercials, including this one for McDonalds (using his trademark telestrator)
Busy, Busy Day – Part 1
Monday, April 20th, 2009- ESPN joins NBC is backing a Matt Millen, a loser who clearly knows nothing (see the Lions for the past 8 years)
- Rumor has it that Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears might team up for a Laverne and Shirtly-esque TV show. Ok, but which one plays the dumb one?
- Sunny guys going direct to DVD? Yes, but why waste the money when FX is going to re-air it for free at a later date???
- Madden 10 is gearing up for it’s August 14th release: The trailer comes tomorrow, followed by the cover unveiling Wednesday and finally the Madden NFL 10 Draft Experience on Thursday where drafted players get their official Madden ratings
Extra Slice – Video: Was the first fight at the new Yankee Stadium between two girls?!
Let Me Out of this Office! – Part 2
Friday, April 17th, 2009- YouTube has started hosting TV shows (including ALF!) and movies (including Carrie!) for free. I love the internet!
- Parents groups are having some issues with BK’s new hilarious “I Like Square Butts” ad. Seriously? IT’S A JOKE!
- In case you didn’t spend the $15 for Zombie Strippers on DVD, Spike is airing it tonight for free (but probably without the “good stuff”)
- Notice to you LA’ers out there: Tickets to CONAN’S Tonight Show are now available
Extra Slice – Video: And finally this week – as if the street Elmos (yes, PLURAL) in Times Square aren’t creepy enough, apparently Cookie Monster is playing for change in the subway
Let Me Out of this Office! – Part 1
Friday, April 17th, 2009- Are NFL planners anti-semites? The New York Jets take stand for my people (probably because we’re most of the season ticket holders)
- Is Jimmy Buffett about to take partial ownership of my beloved Dolphins? I am 100% for this as long as he doesn’t change the mascot to a parrot
- Ok, who’s with me: Road trip to the top 10 party schools in the country? (shocker – they’re mostly in warm weather climates… and no, Syracuse did not make the list)
- A British website just posted a list of the top 100 Footballer’s (read: soccer) wives and girlfriends. How good is this list? Beck’s is the lowest ranked
Extra Slice – Video: The latest Harry Potter 6 trailer was released today
The End of a Sport\TV Era – Part 2
Thursday, April 16th, 2009- More on Madden’s retirements: A look back at his football career. Also: It’s official – Chris Collinsworth to replace Madden in the booth next season
- Madame Tussauds honors Snoop Doog with his own wax figure. And I have to say, he looks pretty badass
- For those of you who are Syracuse Alumni, this will come as no shock to you: Maggies has been shut down for selling alcohol to underage patrons
- A question for the group: Would you pay $7.99 for baby back ribs at Ikea and not be scared of what you’re truly eating? (thanks Emily for the link)
Extra Slice – Video: The Yanks opened the new Yankee Stadium today with a loss. Here’s an exclusive tour of the stadium courtesy of ESPN
The End of a Sport\TV Era – Part 1
Thursday, April 16th, 2009- So much for waiting for Al to go first: John Madden retires
- Looks like the Giants have found their replacement for Plax: Will Braylon Edwards be a pre-draft move?
- Someone please tell Hulk Hogan that no one should ever admit publicly to sympathizing with OJ. It’s just bad taste
- With the end of the TV season coming up, USA Today has launched their annual “Save Our Shows” campaign. My vote: Better Off Ted, a VERY funny new ABC comedy
Extra Slice – Video: Not sure why, but Star Wars\80’s Show Openings mash-ups are all the rage right now. First Dallas, now comes MacGuyver (thanks Scott for the link)
A Taxing Day – Part 2
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009- After saving LA MANY times and now Washington once, Jack’s headed up the East Coast to New York City. Welcome, Mr. Bauer – may I suggest staying out of Times Square?
- Michael Vick is looking to cash in on his return to the NFL. Or at least his attempt to return to the NFL
- Did you know that The Daily Show changes the name on the globe above the desk nearly every day?
- Its back: Next Tuesday, April 21st is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s (New Yorkers: Stores still exist in Rock Center and Macy’s Herald Square). Enjoy!
Extra Slice – Video: Jimmy Kimmel goes High Def – see the amazing difference!
A Taxing Day – Part 1
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009- The NFL’s 2009 schedule has been announced. Highlights include: Cowboys to open new stadium in prime-time on Sept 20; They took it easy on Super Bowl teams Pitt and Arizona; the Phins have the most competitive schedule
- Wondering why Mel Gibson’s wife filed for divorce? Just ask this smoking hot 24-year-old Russian model
- The new Dave Matthews Band album doesn’t drop till June, but that hasn’t stopped the band from promoting it early: Download the first track here for free.
- When things fail, we do what we do best: Point it out and make fun of it. Enjoy
Extra Slice – Video: The Daily Show’s John Oliver recreates the heroic rescue of the American Captain from Pirates
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New Look – Part 2
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009- Andy Roddick has gotten engaged to a SI swimsuit model, Brooklyn Decker. A model and a sports star hooking up? How cliché…
- Mmm… free Cinnabon mini’s on tax day. YUM!
- Is KC dumping the number one tight end in the last 10 years? And doing it just as they’re getting a QB who can use him properly??? That’s INSANE
- David Wells is (is about to become) to TBS for Baseball as Charles Barkley is to TNT for basketball
Extra Slice – Video: Lindsay Lohan’s looking for love… according to her (thanks Emily for the link)
