The Nike “Why Risk It?” Commercial – One of the Best Ever?

If you’ve been following Out of the Wilderness for awhile, you’re probably aware I like to write about commercials. Let’s face it, we watch more of commercial content than any program we ever watch! A guy I used to work in television with once said that all we make (as TV show producers) is aContinue reading “The Nike “Why Risk It?” Commercial – One of the Best Ever?”

A Music Playlist for Softball 2025 – New Songs or Golden Oldies?

As I’ve assembled playlists for various sports and events over the years, I’ve learned the importance of having a wide range of songs. I think it’s for obvious reasons but the biggest is because people like all kinds of different songs and styles. With that said, it’s also important to have a theme. For instance,Continue reading “A Music Playlist for Softball 2025 – New Songs or Golden Oldies?”

Shoulda Been A Hockey Player

Every time I watch a hockey match, I’m more impressed than the last time. Did you catch any of the Stanley Cup this year? Florida Panthers versus Edmonton Oilers and there were some magical moves I absolutely loved during the series. For instance, passing it to yourself between your skates. One player did a backhandContinue reading “Shoulda Been A Hockey Player”

Sports are simple, Simone… part 2

I’m pretty sure I’m the 3,103,928,647th person to offer up personal thoughts about the dialogue (is what we’ll call it) between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines. Read the first post from yesterday here. A friend of mine read it and pointed something out that I didn’t catch at the time. I stated a few talkingContinue reading “Sports are simple, Simone… part 2”

Sports aren’t that complicated Simone…

A few Public Relations teams are running around putting fires out this week, huh? Everyone and their mother is aware of the back-and-forth between former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines and former Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. In the words of every child, she started it! Wait, that doesn’t really clarify anything. Factually, Simone started it thenContinue reading “Sports aren’t that complicated Simone…”