I love animals, and love odd things…and this is both. The first supercut of goats yelling came out a few weeks ago, and now a second one that I thought I’d share here. You will be unable to resist s
Oscar Alternative Host Andy Samberg
I thought Seth MacFarlane did a decent job with the Oscars. Pretty much what people who know his oeuvre expected. The night before the main event, the indie film community had their party, featuring A
Mr. Lube Commercials
I love the vibe of a couple recent television commercials for Mr. Lube. The first one from 2011 is called Dear John and features a lead character that looks a lot like Gary Cole from Office Space. The
Most Sane and Most Insane Responses to Obama Victory
I’ve found two video clips that highlight the best and the worst responses to Obama’s reelection. We’ll start with the insane, because it’s always more entertaining. Despite the long stretches of blac
Birdwalk Empire
They did a great job sending up Mad Men muppet-style, and now it’s Boardwalk Empire, bird-style: And if you haven’t seen the Mad Men parody:
Great Television
Over the last few years there’s been a television evolution. As the “big 3” then the “big 4” started to face stiffer competition from cable outlets and premium services, something amazing happened. Re
Kenny Powers takes over K-Swiss
Kenny Powers just took over K-Swiss. If you like Eastbound and Down, here’s a gift:
Eric Tunney 1964-2010
Many people in Toronto might identify Eric Tunney as the guy who co-hosted Ed The Sock for a stretch of time. These people aren’t a part of the comedy community, especially in Toronto. Eric was a favourite among audiences and comedians during the mid-90s, both on and off stage. There’s a whole generation of comics who were inspired by, and guided by Eric, who was always there to offer encouragement, helpful advice, or a funny story. Eric Tunney passed away last year. He was in his mid-40s.
Ben Folds Kills Chatroulette
I’ve compared Chatroulette to Russian Roulette (for penises): Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Cock! The best creative use of the site that randomly matches chatters is done by a guy named Merton…
Radio Life Interview
I was interviewed last year for a radio industry website. Here’s the transcript:
How did your radio passion begin?
I loved listening to the radio as a child. It started with CHUM FM, when it was still a rock station. I remember calling up the morning show as a little kid with a joke: “How can you tell Ronald McDonald at a nudist camp? By the sesame seeds on his buns.” I loved Dr. Demento and the Sunday Funnies with Rick Hodge. In my teens, it was CFNY, and CFRB. CFNY was one of the first great heritage alternative stations in North America. My parents listened to CFRB, one of the great heritage talk stations at the time. I suppose it was lucky to be in the Toronto market when I was young. I loved talk radio, and often called up the ‘RB talk shows during my teen years; mostly Wayne McLean and Ed Needham.