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Oct
31
Elevate Me Horror: BFTW 10/31/25

Elevate Me Horror: BFTW 10/31/25

Two great examples of 2025 horror, plus three older, far worse examples of horror I still watched all the way through.
7 min read
Oct
30
Two Playlists About 1989, Previously On Tumblr

Two Playlists About 1989, Previously On Tumblr

Looking back at two playlists I made in the '10s, concerning music made in 1989.
4 min read
Oct
28
FINAL ROUND & RESULTS!: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

FINAL ROUND & RESULTS!: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Wrapping up our look at the worst of alternative radio play's biggest acts by honoring recent U2 and Foos. Plus, the results! And a "4CD" celebration!
14 min read
Oct
22
Round 5: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 5: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

There are seven acts who've made the Alternative Airplay more than 30 times, and whose output might be cumulatively crap. Onward, we plunge.
11 min read
Oct
17
Yet More Horror: BFTW 10/17/25

Yet More Horror: BFTW 10/17/25

Thoughts on six scary movies I streamed recently.
6 min read
Oct
14
Round 4: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 4: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Finally leaving the '90s entirely, in our search for the worst omnipresent Alternative Airplay act.
16 min read
Oct
12
Yup, I Liked Superman!

Yup, I Liked Superman!

Belatedly confirming my assumption that James Gunn's Superman is indeed great. As far as PG-13 goes, at least.
9 min read
Oct
09
Round 3, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 3, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Concluding Round 3 of this journey through the hits of Alternative Airplay all-stars, saying goodbye to those who only made the chart 21 times.
16 min read
Oct
04
Round 3, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 3, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Alternative airplay chart hits 15-21...by acts from U2 and REM to 311 and NIN, as we try to decide who stunk up the airwaves most.
16 min read
Oct
01
Round 2, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 2, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Another look at seven singles each from twelve alt-radio acts in the '00s and after. Which I didn't hate as much as I thought I would.
15 min read