American Idol Behind the Scenes Singing – April 2025

Judges have done their due diligence and selected the top 24 American Idol contestants who will be singing for our votes as soon as tonight. For a full list of the two dozen singers, click here>>. As I was looking up what to write about today, I found a few clips that I can’t help but post. We all know Slater Nalley will be crowned champion (I have spoken it into existence!), but here are some great “back stage” style clips a few people have posted online. Do you have a favorite from the lot below?

This gospel moment is pretty awesome. Two of my favorites in this group, too– Slater Nalley and Jamal Roberts.

This is a shaping up to be a pretty great season of Idol. My prediction still remains that it’ll be a guy winning because of such strong talent from Slater Nalley (my favorite, did I say this yet?), Jamal Roberts, Canaan James Hill, Thunderstorm Artis… I just can’t see anyone getting more votes than these guys.

-Out of the Wilderness

A Dating Update – Does the Gentleman or the Bad Boy Get the Date?

This is kind of a weird post for today because, to be honest, there isn’t really an update to my dating life! Or if there was it would be this: Threat Level Orange. What’s it called when you get rejected multiple times in a row? That’s what’s been happening since Christmas, whether it’s a woman I met in “real life” or an online connection. In fact, one woman even cancelled a date while I was on the way to the date! That’s certainly one I won’t forget anytime soon. Another woman cancelled twice with flimsy excuses.

I feel like the Buffalo Bills in the 1990s. All dressed up and nowhere to go. Well, they DID make it to the Super Bowl a handful of times but everyone remembers they couldn’t ever win the big game in that era. At least they made it to the championship, though, right? My dating life is actually worse. I can’t even get a single game scheduled.

Any advice on what I might be doing wrong or, ladies out there– what’s a surefire way for a guy to secure a date in 2025? I’m starting to believe being a gentleman doesn’t work anymore and, to be honest, trying to be the bad boy has worked either. I’m pretty much out of ideas.

-Out of the Wilderness

DirecTV Pigeons and the New Squirrel – The Voices Behind the Action

The DirecTV pigeons are back and they have a surprise guest in a recent commercial. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Louise Belcher! Take a look at the ad then scroll down for more…

By now you probably know the birds are voiced by actors Steve Buscemi and Henry Winkler. But who’s lending their voice to the anxious squirrel? None other than actress Kristen Schaal (@k.schaal).

Kristen has quite a resumé of acting gigs but she might be most well-known as Louise Belcher in “Bob’s Burgers.”

DirecTV is taking flight with these pigeon ads. Now they’ve added a squirrel and who knows what they have in store next!

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-Out of the Wilderness

New Photographs Unlocked

I enjoy a variety of things, one being photography. Mostly wildlife because people scare me. I rather take a picture of an alligator 10 feet away than try wrangling toddlers for a family photo, that’s for sure! Something about catching a moment in time candidly appeals me very much. Here are a few of my most recent photos, starting with some wildlife, go figure!

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-Out of the Wilderness

Acura ADX Vibe Commercial – The Music and More

When this commercial came on the other day, I instantly needed to find the name of the song. I’m guessing that’s why you’re here, too. First check the ad out again, if you need to, then scroll down for more…

The Song. The creative commercial uses the song “take your vibes and go” by Kito as the soundtrack. Kito is an Australian… living in California… using Chinese lyrics. Pretty cool melting pot of cultures, wouldn’t you say? Follow her on Instagram for more cool stuff: @kito. Here’s the full song, released in 2025.

-Out of the Wilderness