Ben Wilder

American Idol 22 Episode 1 – Young People Look Old, Front Mullets, and a Funeral Home

After a group of great contestants lead by winner Iam Tongi last year, I’m looking forward to another good season of remarkable singers in 2024. That’s right, “American Idol” is back! This first episode had a handful of the obligatory sob stories but it was also full of talent, too. For a great play-by-play styleContinue reading “American Idol 22 Episode 1 – Young People Look Old, Front Mullets, and a Funeral Home”

The Liquid Death Zombie Commercial with Santa and More

We’ve all seen our fair share of commercials we don’t like. I’m thinking of annoying commercials like this one from Gillette or the Super Bowl Jesus commercial that shouldn’t bother me but it does. But every once in a while a commercial comes along that really eats at you. Nom nom nom goes this LiquidContinue reading “The Liquid Death Zombie Commercial with Santa and More”

“Next Goal Wins” and the Lie of the Transgender Hero

I thought about writing up a nice intro to kick this post off saying something about how this fun movie just popped up on Hulu. I’d try saying something funny or clever about soccer and share a personal story or two. Like the time I was a goalie and went to kick the ball asContinue reading ““Next Goal Wins” and the Lie of the Transgender Hero”

The Washing Feet “He Gets Us” Commercial – I Wasn’t Going To Write About It

During the Super Bowl there was a “He Gets Us” commercial. I’ve written about one of them before (here) and I wasn’t going to write about this one because I thought it would be best to just let you have your own thoughts and opinions on it without mine getting in the way. The simpleContinue reading “The Washing Feet “He Gets Us” Commercial – I Wasn’t Going To Write About It”

My First Duathlon – The Results!

Kieran, dim the lights. The results are in and America has voted. Is that your final answer? When it comes to little Johnny, I am NOT the father! Ok, that’s a mashup of random shows that don’t jive with what today’s post is about whatsoever. Except that we ARE talking about results and the resultsContinue reading “My First Duathlon – The Results!”