Ben Wilder

NBA Finals Commercial Almost Got Me – The Music, the Legends, and More

I’ll say this, for not having watched the NBA regularly in quite some time because of a multitude of reasons, this new commercial promoting the finals almost made me feel something. Almost. That’s saying a lot since I haven’t felt anything towards the NBA since the days of Chris Webber, Jason Williams, and the wholeContinue reading “NBA Finals Commercial Almost Got Me – The Music, the Legends, and More”

I got turned away at a restaurant!

The other day I was driving around picking up meals and delivering them to hungry people (I’m such a saint, aren’t I?) and I actually went to a restaurant that, surprisingly, turned me away. This humble, selfess man arrives to pick up food just to bring it to those in need and he gets sentContinue reading “I got turned away at a restaurant!”

Can American Idol save Disney?

If you’re even a little bit aware of the current culture surrounding Disney (and Florida, too, I suppose), you know they’ve sort of plopped themselves in hot water with conservatives. It was especially noticeable when they announced they’d pay for any employee who wants an abortion to travel to a state where it’s legal. TalkContinue reading “Can American Idol save Disney?”

Mother’s Day Commercials and Music

We’d be nothing without our mothers. They love, nurture, teach, comfort, discipline, guard. On this Mother’s Day, here’s a celebration of moms as seen in sweet and/or funny TV commercials. Click on the title for more info on each ad. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Publix Red Velvet Mother’s Surprise. A husband sweetly prepares a mealContinue reading “Mother’s Day Commercials and Music”

Kimberly Perry Celebrates New Life in Music and More!

When I worked at CMT there was a new trio that came into country music with a few strong showings in the form of hit songs. The biggest was “If I Die Young.” You can read all about the bizarre-to-outsiders journey of The Band Perry going from country to pop to EDM and now, inContinue reading “Kimberly Perry Celebrates New Life in Music and More!”