Ben Wilder

Singers Wow Judges In Hawaii, Jelly Roll Hits – American Idol Part 2

“You went and saved the best for laaaast…” That Vanessa Williams song rings true for American Idol this weekend in Hawaii. There were two parts, Sunday and Monday night. The first half on Sunday (recap here) was rather dull with only a couple of acts I can even remember and it was only two daysContinue reading “Singers Wow Judges In Hawaii, Jelly Roll Hits – American Idol Part 2”

American Idol Hawaii Part 1 – The Best and the Worst

I don’t know if I’ll ever understand why the American Idol judges keep certain contestants that are so far outmatched, sending home singers that could actually have a shot at winning the entire thing. The phenomenon has happened on every season, I’m sure. Judges Katy, Lionel, and Luke narrowed the field down to 24 lastContinue reading “American Idol Hawaii Part 1 – The Best and the Worst”

My Favorite American Idol Performances – April 2024

Not ironically, this is also a list of my top 3 as we head into the live episodes where 24 contestants (or maybe there’s a wild card??) will sing for our votes. My top favorite is Jack Blocker, who famously got the golden ticket thanks to the crew of idol (not the judges, except forContinue reading “My Favorite American Idol Performances – April 2024”

Jojo Siwa Identifies as a Seahorse in Music Video For “KARMA” – Reactions and More…

Usually I’m so grateful to be experiencing life in this era. But when someone comes along trying to be a seahorse, I start to question our progress as humans. I guess we’re at the point in history where anyone can just make a music video. Case in point: Jojo Siwa. On a positive note, theContinue reading “Jojo Siwa Identifies as a Seahorse in Music Video For “KARMA” – Reactions and More…”

My First Sprint Triathlon of the Year is a Month Away!

Yesterday marked the one month countdown until my first sprint triathlon of 2024, which will only be my fourth ever! My first sprint tri was April 8th, 2023 so I guess my rookie year is ending in a few days. I still remember that first one like it was yesterday with all the splashing andContinue reading “My First Sprint Triathlon of the Year is a Month Away!”