Ben Wilder

The Classic Debate and Switch

Sometimes when you’re fishing you have to reel in your line, take the bait off and switch to a new spot. That is a classic de-bait and switch. But last night was another classic… the “Debate and Switch” featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Kamala threw out a lot of bait and Donald generally tookContinue reading “The Classic Debate and Switch”

The Volvo EX90 Commercial – The Song Behind the Ad

I betcha Tyreek Hill wouldn’t have been pulled over if he was driving the Volvo EX90! Hi there. I’m Ben Wilder and that little nugget of truth was brought to you by the all-new, all-electric Volvo EX90. This isn’t a paid advertisement… however if Volvo sees this and wants to send me one, I wouldContinue reading “The Volvo EX90 Commercial – The Song Behind the Ad”

I Had To Say No…

I had to say no. Well, technically I did have a choice. I could’ve said yes. A few weeks ago I was asked if I was interested in doing something. A simple yes or no question. The timing was kind of ironic and humbling because not an hour earlier I was basically bragging that I’dContinue reading “I Had To Say No…”

Kevin Hart Acting, Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, and Jason Kelce’s Wings

At some point in my 20s, I made peace with myself that even though I’m an American man, very little of my interests include working on cars or knowing much about them at all outside of basic maintenance and repair. It was a marked change, a burden off of my shoulders that I didn’t haveContinue reading “Kevin Hart Acting, Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, and Jason Kelce’s Wings”

The Nike Winning Isn’t Comfortable Commercial – The Music, the Running, and More!

Nike has been at the top of the shoe industry for as long as I can remember, whether it’s basketball shoes, football, soccer, casual, or running shoes. I remember my first pair of Jordans. Or the basketball shoes I wore to play college intramurals. In my 20s, I had a pair of Nike Shox halfContinue reading “The Nike Winning Isn’t Comfortable Commercial – The Music, the Running, and More!”