Post Malone and Luke Combs are Nashville Party Poopers

Post Malone is dueting with the top tier of country singers and his latest video release is with none other than Luke Combs. The pair hitched a ride to downtown Nashville on a big rig, although they weren’t looking to be so portable when they went into those portable potties. Take a look at the surprise video for “Guy For That” then scroll down for more…

The port-a-potties were supplied by Chief Party Poopers, a clever play on words from the Nashville company. They even have an Instagram (@chiefpartypoopers) but their photos stink! See what I did there? No, but really, follow them because you never know when you might get lucky enough to be an extra in a music video.

I love that this was shot on Broadway in downtown Nashville. What a fun thing for locals and tourists (mostly tourists) to see. Of course, it was chaos on the street so I have nothing but sympathy for anyone who works downtown (like I used to) trying to go home for lunch, or get home after work. Here are a few raw clips from the shoot, which took place about a week ago.

Post Malone is having a heck of a time with his foray into country music. All green lights from fans so far… unless you were on Broadway for the shoot that day, of course. Then it was a lot of blinking yellow or red lights but what a cool reason to have a traffic jam!

-Out of the Wilderness

The Amazon Back to School Ad – The Actress, the Supplies

I’m sure most kids aren’t ready to admit their summer break is nearing an end but kids, it is. It’s almost like Walmart with Christmas. When Walmart starts selling Christmas decorations, you know the holiday is on the way. In this case, it’s Amazon signaling the start of “back to school” shopping. But of course, go to any Walmart and you’ll see a lot of the same items, so they’re in on it, too. Here’s Amazon’s latest commercial featuring actress Michelle Buteau.

Michelle, My Belle. You may recognize the star of the Amazon ad. She’s been in quite a few shows and movies, her most recent called “Survival of the Thickest” can be seen on Netflix. Check out her resume on her IMDb page and wish her a happy belated birthday (July 24th) over on Instagram… @MichelleButeau.

The ad briefly mentions a handful of essentials for the upcoming school year. I looked at some of the supplies and I was surprised that there are actually some things listed for just a quarter! *Update: All I could find for a quarter was glue. Just glue. But quite a few things under $1 so that’s good, too! Here’s a direct link to the Amazon “Back to School Shop.” Side note, as an affiliate I receive a portion of the amount paid for anything you purchase through that link at no extra cost to you. So… thank you in advance for that! Here are a few items from the commercial.

Owala water bottle ($26)

Samsung tablet ($298)

Lacrosse sticks – pair of two ($39.99)

So there you have it. Shopping done the easy way: Find. Order. Receive. Where do you like to do your school supply shopping? Chime in below!

-Out of the Wilderness

I had no idea Samsung did this…

Samsung… you know, the company that recently gave us folding phones, the tablets, refrigerators and other tech…. did you know they’re in the medical field, too? They have an entire pharmaceutical branch of their brand and one of their products is called Pyzchiva (pizz-chee-vah), which was just approved by the FDA this year (2024). From what I read, it’ll be available in 2025.

I’m all about the underdog, especially when it’s proposed against Apple iPhones but y’all, Samsung is probably the biggest juggernaut in the game. Sure, everyone and their mother has an iPhone, an Apple watch, or a MacBook Pro, but without exaggeration I bet literally everyone in the world has some sort of Samsung product whether it’s a phone or an appliance or pills in the bathroom cabinet.

So I guess this means one thing for sure: We can expect another drug commercial on TV for medicine with a name we can’t pronounce!

-Out of the Wilderness

Can I Kick It – The Music in the Samsung Galaxy Flip Commercial

Have you been tempted by the release of Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 6? I have a Flip 4 and if I was closer to paying it off, the 6 would definitely be a contender for the next phone I get. Although, I’ll admit the large outer screen kind of defeats the purpose of one of the phone’s original intentions: when the phone is closed, you can focus on what’s right in front of you, no distractions. The Flip 6 (and the 5) has a pretty big screen even when the phone is folded, sooooooo…..

There’s a new commercial featuring the translating abilities of the phone. Take a look then scroll down for more info…

The Music. Savvy ATCQ fans pointed out that the song in the ad is not the original. I’m sure the band got their royalties, though, so that’s good. Here’s the original version of “Can I Kick It” by A Tribe Called Quest.

Which phone do you have? What is one thing you like about it and one thing you don’t like?

-Out of the Wilderness

Triathlon Races – Success Comes Easy for Some

I’m guilty of watching triathletes I know (and some I don’t know) and being in awe of their abilities! They are incredible swimmers, strong cyclists, and swift runners. While I admire their strengths, my thoughts sometimes spirals into self-doubt (which is good for nobody). Then I catch myself in this lie: I wish it came as easy for me as it does for them. I’m not a great swimmer. My cycling legs aren’t strong. I don’t run fast. But those “other” people are just good at everything. It’s so easy to use “other” as some sort of excuse, isn’t it? I’ll never be a good swimmer like person A, I can’t power up hills like person B. Such a foolish, unhealthy thoughts! Plus, those thoughts serve no purpose in making me stronger. But the thoughts are real for me and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I don’t think it’s necessarily good to sweep those thoughts under the rug, though. A better defense is to combat those thoughts with truth. Yes, those other athletes are bosses! In fact, I train with some of them. Sometimes when I’m running (not biking or swimming), I think about people in my past that have inspired me in one way or another. Some are new friends. Some are old classmates. Some I barely know.

Jake, Justin, Nathan, Shane, Michelle, Emily, Erin, Claire, Mark, Matt, Brittany, Brent, Averi, Daniel, Jeff…

…just to name a few. These people (and many others) train so hard. I’ve seen it firsthand. Are they gifted? Sure. But whatever might appear to come easy for them is anything but. It’s like watching pro athletes in whatever sport you enjoy. For example, I like professional football. The players on the field are so talented, skilled, and determined to be the best that they’ve, in fact, become the best. But they didn’t wake up one morning and all of the sudden they’re the best quarterback or fastest receiver or strongest linebacker. The true grit of these athletes is not formed on Sunday (or whatever day the sport plays). It’s all the days leading up to it. Where are they on Monday? Tuesday? When the cameras aren’t on them? They’re in the gym. They’re on the track. Or baking on the hot sun to learn a new skill. They’re pushing themselves in training so when the matchup comes, everything they’ve learned and worked for is on display.

It’s no different for triathletes. The people I train with didn’t wake up one day and all of the sudden swim like a dolphin. Or cycle like their bike has a motor on it. Or run a 6-minute mile. They take time out of their days and weeks to train. So you’ll never catch me, God forbid, saying that it comes easy for them! That’s diminishing the work they do on long bike rides, hot runs, and practice swims. Sweat dripping to the ground. Tired legs after riding for miles and miles. The anguish on someone’s face as they cross the finish line.

That’s why I’m so inspired. Thinking about how these athletes have risen to their status through hard work is a great way to dispel the lies we make up in our minds. If they can be their best, I can be my best, too. If they work hard, I can work hard, too. The title of this post is meant to be misleading. Triathlon success isn’t easy. Whether athletes are finishing in the top 10 or just sneaking in just before the cutoff times, the success is in the work put in. Taking on the challenge should be just as gratifying, just as admirable, as crossing the finish line as the first person or the last person.

-Out of the Wilderness