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Heartstopper Season 3 Review: “An Emotional Journey”
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 9 minutes read“Heartstopper” Season 3 is an emotional journey that pushes beyond the sweetness and charm fans have come to adore, delving deep into the difficult realities of queer life and mental …
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The Top 10 Best Sandra Bullock Movies
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 13 minutes readHey, all! Who doesn’t love an enjoyable movie that you can toss your worries aside and fall into? Sandra Bullock has been one of the best actresses of the last …
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Entertainment Stock Market: The 30 Best Female Actresses Under 30
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 8 minutes readFrom mega movies to snuggly Netflix rom-coms, these actresses under 30 years old are making waves. They bring their versatility, captivating performances and unique energies to both the big and …
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“Civil War” (2024) Speaks Volumes: A New-to-Streaming Review
by James Danielson 4 minutes readFast forward into the near future of the U.S., and it is pretty much the opposite of united. Director Alex Garland’s “Civil War” (2024) is a dangerous road trip through …
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2024 NFL Homecoming Court | Early-Season Standout Players
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 10 minutes readIt’s September. The air is getting cooler, and the leaves are starting to change colors. High schools across the nation are gearing up for their annual Homecoming celebrations. As part …
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“3:10 to Yuma” Celebrates 17 Years: A Legacy Review
by James Danielson 4 minutes readJames Mangold’s remake of the classic 1957 western “3:10 To Yuma” is one of my all-time favorites in the genre. I decided to revisit the film recently on its 17th …
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JD’s Five Most Anticipated Films Remaining in 2024
by James Danielson 10 minutes readIt’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of 2024. We are in September, which essentially signifies the end of the blockbuster season. This also leads us into “Spooky …
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“Twisters” Soundtrack Review: Dirt Road Cruising & All the Feels
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 14 minutes read“If you feel it, chase it.” This is the tagline quoted by Glen Powell’s character Tyler Owens in the new movie “Twisters,” the standalone sequel to the 1996 film “Twister.” …
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Why “Star Wars” Fans’ Reaction to “The Acolyte” Was Uncalled For
by Josh "Smokey Hell" Nelson 12 minutes readYou ever hear the tale of The Dog & His Reflection? The online community comes to mind in the wake of the “Star Wars: The Acolyte” debut: “A dog, to …
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Fast Cars & Big Wins: Online Casino Games Inspired by NASCAR
by IBT Media Staff 6 minutes readThe world of NASCAR has always been synonymous with high-speed thrills, roaring engines and intense competition. Similarly, online casino games have etched out a special niche with their promises of …
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Paris 2024 Olympics Betting Odds & Picks
by Trash Sandwiches 35 minutes readIt’s that time again. Yes, it’s time for the Olympics! They’re the ultimate sporting spectacle and one of the only truly global events. The stage is set for Paris, France …
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“Geek Girl”: New Netflix Series Stands Out
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 8 minutes readSince premiering at the end of May, the new Netflix series “Geek Girl” has been gaining traction. Holding strong on the Netflix Global Top 10 watch list for several weeks, …
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Front Row Motorsports’ 2025 Lineup Excited for the Future
by Elliot Hicksby Elliot Hicks 2 minutes readArguably the team on the biggest upswing in the NASCAR Cup Series at the moment, Front Row Motorsports, has been living up to its name more often than ever lately. …
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Pocono Truck Series Winner Corey Heim Fights For Every Opportunity
by Elliot Hicksby Elliot Hicks 2 minutes readThe clocks at Pocono Raceway following the NASCAR Truck Series race Friday all matched up – it was “Heim Time” once again. Corey Heim won his fifth race of the …
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Fantasy Football Punishment Ideas (2024)
by Ben Siebertby Ben Siebert 7 minutes readIf there’s one thing to avoid in fantasy football, it’s finishing in last place. This is due to the last-place finisher likely having to be subject to a punishment. Whether …
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Will Josh Berry Succeed With Wood Brothers Racing in 2025?
by Tino Pattigno III 10 minutes readWith the news becoming official that Josh Berry will drive the No. 21 car for Wood Brothers Racing in 2025, the next question that comes to my mind is: Will …
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The Top 10 Best Reese Witherspoon Movies
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 7 minutes readHey, all! In this edition of “Spilling the Tea With Tootsie,” I need to confess my love for actress Reese Witherspoon’s movies. Is there any person on earth who doesn’t …
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28 of Today’s Most Iconic LGBTQ+ Celebrities
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 7 minutes readPride “month” may be winding down but Pride lives on every day, and the stars are still out and proud! For so many LGBTQ+ people like me, seeing our favorite …
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Smokey’s Top Five “X-Men ’97” Improvements
by Josh "Smokey Hell" Nelson 13 minutes read“Da-na da-na daaa da DA.” You know the song. In fact, you’re singing it in your head right now as you’re reading this. To be fair, it’d be rude not …
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2024 Tonys Betting Odds & Picks
by Trash Sandwiches 15 minutes readWhile most of the “award season hype” has already come and gone, with everyone’s annual Oscars-nominated movie binge or speculation following what Taylor Swift was really teasing during her Grammy …
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The Potential Fallout of Stewart-Haas Racing’s Closure
by Elliot Hicksby Elliot Hicks 13 minutes readIt was announced Tuesday that Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), the four-car NASCAR Cup Series and two-car Xfinity Series team, will cease operations at the end of the 2024 season. While teams …
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Four Celebrities Who Have Alternative Interests
by IBT Media Staff 6 minutes readOne thing we do as fans is that we define celebrities according to their public image. We put them in boxes made up of what we know and love them …
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Rachel Platten’s “Bad Thoughts” – A Mental Health Must-Listen
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 4 minutes readWith May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I believe it’s an important topic to discuss, as it affects so many people. My mental health is something I have struggled with …
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The Top Five Most Rabid Music Fan Bases
by Josh "Smokey Hell" Nelson 10 minutes readWhat do you get when you mix Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Tool, Slipknot and the Insane Clown Posse? No, it’s not the Coachella 2025 headliners. And no, it’s not the return …
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The Most-Upgraded NFL Offenses (2024 Fantasy Football)
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 9 minutes readWith the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, considerable upgrades were made to several NFL offenses that quite honestly scare me. I’m scared if my Minnesota Vikings have to go …
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What Michael McDowell’s Move to Spire Means for Silly Season & Remainder of 2024
by Elliot Hicksby Elliot Hicks 4 minutes readThe first big Cup Series driver change/domino has fallen as Michael McDowell will leave the Front Row Motorsports No. 34 and drive the Spire Motorsports No. 71 starting next year. …
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The 10 Best TikTok Accounts for Good Vibes (2024)
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 5 minutes readTikTok is now the king of social media. With everything from lip-syncs to professional lectures, there is no shortage of content. However, like all other social media ever, there is …
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Revitalizing Steel: The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Road to Championship Contention (2024)
by IBT Media Staff 7 minutes readThe Pittsburgh Steelers, a storied NFL franchise with a rich tradition of success, are poised to reclaim their championship pedigree. Following a mixed 2023 season, they have strategically fortified their …
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Death, Taxes & a Taylor Swift Gut-Punch: “The Tortured Poets Department”
by Trash Sandwiches 12 minutes readMother, I mean, “the Professor said to write what you know,” and if there are two things I know, it’s Taylor Swift and grief. Grief or death is really the …
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Hoov’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: First-Round Picks & Predictions
by Hoovby Hoov 39 minutes readThe In-Between Media (IBT) team has left no stone unturned in our quest to provide you with the most interesting stories and exclusive insights surrounding the highly anticipated 2024 NFL …
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Turning the Tide: Lainey Wilson Shines With “Bell Bottom Country”
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 7 minutes readWhat do you get when you blend old-school influence with a fresh perspective? “Bell-bottom country.” The country music scene in the last several years has been saturated with pop-country artists …
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Which NFL Teams Need To Pursue a Higher Draft Pick (2024)
by IBT Media Staff 9 minutes readAs the calendar turns to the much-anticipated month of the 2024 NFL Draft, set to unfold from April 25 to 27 in the bustling city of Detroit, all eyes are …
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NFL Quarterback Movement & Life Detours
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 12 minutes readThe NFL landscape changes every offseason through trades and free agency pickups. Sometimes, these moves benefit one side of the equation more than the other, and a player ends up …
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“Past Lives” – An Intersection of Film & Life
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 7 minutes readI had the opportunity to watch the movie “Past Lives” recently. This Celine Song-written and directed film is Oscar-nominated both for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. The Oscars award …
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The Top Five Movie Leaps to Celebrate February 29
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 5 minutes readAn extra day in the year means more time for movies. It only comes but once every four years, so why not celebrate it? I’ve compiled my list of the …
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Hoov’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: First-Round Picks & Predictions
by Hoovby Hoov 37 minutes readNow that the College Football season has ended and the transfer portal has closed for most teams, we have a better look at the top prospects of the 2024 NFL …
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2024 Oscars Betting Odds & Picks
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 34 minutes readIt’s nearly time to celebrate a banner year of movies with the Oscars awards ceremony on March 10. 2023 was a fantastic year for the movie industry. The yearly domestic …
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Remembering Carl Weathers: Ranking His Top Five Performances
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 6 minutes readThis week, we lost a true Hollywood icon. NFL linebacker-turned-actor Carl Weathers has passed away at the age of 76. Weathers might not have ever been an A-list, award-winning movie …
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2024 Grammy Awards Betting Odds & Picks
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 7 minutes readIf we could label 2023, a fitting title might be “The Year of the Dueling Tours.” Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour not only took the world …
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C.J. Stroud vs. Bryce Young: Chapter One Ends in a Landslide
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 8 minutes readThe NFL Playoffs Wild Card round showcased C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans annihilating the Joe Flacco-led Cleveland Browns. Did anyone expect the game to end up being 45-14? Stroud …
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NFL Head Coaching Vacancies Review (2024)
by Stacey Cochran 7 minutes readThe NFL regular season has ended. The playoffs have begun, and we’ve already had some great games. However, the regular season’s end also means it’s time to fill NFL head …
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Sven’s Top Picks: The Most Anticipated New Movies of 2024
by Svenby Sven 11 minutes readMovies, movies, movies! I love films more than the next person. So much so that I daydream about the crew filming the scenes, about to yell, “Cut!” It’s a blessing …
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Hoov’s 2024 NFL Offseason Predictions
by Hoovby Hoov 16 minutes readAnother NFL regular season is in the books, which means there’s only one thing we can all do as NFL fans… Prepare for next season. Some of us still have …
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The 20 Best Movies of 2023 (Ranking the Year’s Best)
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 18 minutes readOh man, another year of fantastic movies has come and gone, and I am so excited to take you on a journey of the best. From action-packed masterpieces to beautiful …
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The Top Five “Ball” Movies in Honor of New Year’s
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 6 minutes readWelcome to 2024! There’s plenty to be excited about heading into the new year. We’re careening head-on towards what’s sure to be a calm and even-keeled election year, at home …
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Remembering Andre Braugher: The 10 Best Captain Holt Moments
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 2 minutes readAndre Braugher, famous for his appearances in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” as well as many other projects, has passed away. The response on Twitter, and social …
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Hoov’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: First-Round Picks & Predictions
by Hoovby Hoov 37 minutes readWith the NFL season slowly coming to an end, it’s time to put some excitement back in those franchises that are on the outside looking in of the playoff picture. …
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Jon Rahm Joins LIV Golf, Settles Into His Villain Arc
by Bo McBrayerby Bo McBrayer 5 minutes readProfessional golf is a strange concept from a bird’s eye perspective. Take the game itself, rife with negative stereotypes surrounding income inequality and exclusionary boundaries rooted in prejudice. It’s a …
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“Godzilla Minus One” Sets a New Standard
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 5 minutes readI am an unapologetic Gordon Ramsey stan. I’ll watch anything that blonde British brut puts out for me to consume, both content and food. After 20 years of analyzing thousands …
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The Top 15 LGBTQ+ Shows To Stream Now
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 14 minutes readI am beyond excited to be writing this article. Growing up, the idea that there would be an article like this out there, let alone, having enough content to do …
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Matt Rife’s Netflix Special “Natural Selection” Catapults Him to the Top of Comedy
by A Guest Contributor 7 minutes readComedian Matt Rife dropped his first network special, “Natural Selection,” on Nov. 15. In addition to it skyrocketing to the top of the Netflix view chart, it has catapulted Rife …
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Entertainment Stock Market: The 30 Best Male Actors Under 30
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 26 minutes readThe best actors in the world can deliver performances that make the person they are in their real life disappear. They can take us on a journey of emotion in …
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Jim Harbaugh to Raiders… Confirmed? – Clues Leading To Las Vegas
by Hoovby Hoov 10 minutes readNot only myself but so many others have speculated as to when and if former Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels would be fired despite the lengthy contract he …
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What’s Your Name, Man? | Confusion With NFL Player Names in Fantasy Football
by Rachel (@tootsiepop6) 6 minutes readIn Week 8, as I was watching the Monday night Las Vegas Raiders-Detroit Lions game, I kept getting confused. The announcers kept mentioning the name “Reynolds,” and I kept perking …
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Counting Down the 10 Best Vocalists in Rock Music Today
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 9 minutes readRock music is a way of life. Anyone who considers themselves to be a rock fan gets a rush from the riffs, the snap of the snares and the rumble …
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The 10 Scariest Movies To Stream
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 8 minutes readWhat makes a film one of the scariest movies of all time? A good horror flick has a lot of layers. While some are classics for the simple fact that …
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The Top 10 Halloween Songs From Movies
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 8 minutes readWhat’s your favorite scary movie? Think for a moment about horror movies you love – the best ones, the most iconic ones – and think of what they all share. …
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10 Movies To Stream When You Just Want To Unwind
by Steve Lawsonby Steve Lawson 10 minutes readMovies are often used as a way to unwind. For many of us, myself included, it is how we escape the stress of the day. Work, responsibilities and just adulting …
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Six NASCAR Cup Series Races To Watch on the 2024 Schedule
by Elliot Hicksby Elliot Hicks 6 minutes readThe 2024 NASCAR schedule was released for each of its top three series (Cup, Xfinity and Craftsman Truck), featuring a number of changes that have people in and around the …
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The Chicago Bears MUST Trade Justin Fields To Save the Franchise
by Hoovby Hoov 16 minutes readNever would I imagine that we could be having this conversation after the hype-filled offseason that surrounded Justin Fields and the Bears. Yet here we are, and it’s barely October. …
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From Trey Area to Trey-Ded: Pointing Fingers for the Fall of Lance
by Bo McBrayerby Bo McBrayer 7 minutes readHaving strong self-confidence is a very important attribute in a football coach. It also helps to grow up in the game and understand all the ins and outs, X’s and …
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Getting Real About a Jonathan Taylor Trade
by Hoovby Hoov 7 minutes readYou know, sometimes we all know when we deserve more in a situation. Whether that’s a job, a partnership – whatever the situation – you can feel it when the …
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Netflix’s “Heart of Stone” (2023) Is Heartless “Mission Impossible”
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 6 minutes readTake a moment. Read that title again. What’s your reaction to it? How do you feel? Did the painfully forced pun give you a visceral reaction in the deepest regions …
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Pac It Up, Pac It In – Opinion on the Pac 12 Realignment
by Bo McBrayerby Bo McBrayer 4 minutes readThe University of Oregon and the University of Washington announced on Aug. 4 that they were joining the Big Ten Conference in 2024. The University of Arizona, Arizona State Unvierstity …
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“Meg 2: The Trench” Is for the Cool Kids
by Dan Kotnikby Dan Kotnik 4 minutes readImagine a room of 12-year-old boys. They’ve been left to their own devices for 24 hours with nothing but a party keg of Mountain Dew, lines and lines of Fun …
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Critical Thinking of the NFL Running Back Dilemma
by Bo McBrayerby Bo McBrayer 4 minutes readAlways push boundaries and challenge the status quo. I didn’t necessarily grow up with an anti-establishment mindset, but there was no one to elevate to a pedestal without earning it. …
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Hazing Scandal Exposes Toxic Culture in Northwestern Athletics
by Dave Stewartby Dave Stewart 4 minutes readWhat started as a hazing scandal involving the football team at Northwestern University has erupted into a wide-reaching scandal threatening to envelop a larger part of the school’s athletic department. …
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Erik Jones: A Sneaky Fantasy NASCAR Pick Building Momentum & Making Noise
by Elliot Hicksby Elliot Hicks 3 minutes readOne of the primary facets of being successful in the NASCAR betting and DFS landscape is not just choosing who will win the race or perform the best each week. …
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Frankie Muniz Remains in the Middle of NASCAR Racing
by Elliot Hicksby Elliot Hicks 5 minutes readOne of the most popular and well-known figures at the Pocono Raceway could be found in a place few would expect – the fourth-tier ARCA Menards Series, which served as …
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Write Downs, Writers Strikes & The Unwritten Costs of Streaming
by Trash Sandwiches 16 minutes readRaise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by a show you love getting canceled. Everyone’s hands are up? Good. Now raise your hand if you’ve ever had …
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Shane van Gisbergen Says, “Hold My Beer” at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race
by Seth Woolcock 4 minutes readF*** the betting slips. F*** the DFS lineups. What Shane van Gisbergen did Sunday, winning the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, is one of the greatest feats in recent stock car …
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Why the Savannah Bananas Are the Greatest Show in Sports
by Trash Sandwiches 6 minutes readWhether you agree or not, you’ve probably heard all the typical criticism of traditional baseball. The games are too long. The pace is too slow. It’s boring. The new Major …
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Never Have I Ever Learned from a Teen TV Show: Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” Season 4 Review
by Trash Sandwiches 5 minutes readNever have I ever binged an entire season of a TV show in a day… oh, wait. Never Have I Ever Left Something Unresolved The high school exploits of Devi …
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The Eras Tour: Experience the Fashion, Production & Shimmer of Taylor Swift
by Trash Sandwiches 10 minutes readThey caution you to never meet your heroes, so I suppose it’s a good thing that I didn’t meet Taylor Swift while seeing her in concert at The Eras Tour …
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PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger Proves Wutang Was Right: Cash Rules Everything
by Bo McBrayerby Bo McBrayer 3 minutes readSocial media is one hell of a drug. Instead of actually peering inward about our feelings on a topic (The PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger in this case), we lash out …