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The Challenge: Free Agents Recap S25, Ep. 8

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EN is having computer problems, so you’re stuck with just me this time around.

Alright, so we’ve got our first post-Jordan and Bananas throw down episode coming up. The previously on reminds us that in addition to Jordan, Jonna went home. Laurel is of course heartbroken over Jordan’s departure. HOW WILL SHE GO ON?! Continue reading

Mad Men Post-Mortem: Waterloo

Author’s note: This week’s format is just a bit different than the rest of this series this season. I hope you enjoy!

Spoilers ahead!

When was the last time the country sat in front of the television, riveted by a technological advance happening right in front of their eyes? Not something shitty like last year’s Boston Bombing and the subsequent movie-like criminal chase that had everyone glued to their favorite news outlet, but something where we just go, “Holy shit. I just witnessed history.” This week’s mid-season finale of Mad Men took place during the days of the Apollo 11 mission that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Continue reading

Weekend in Review: Hangout Fest

Hangout-Fest-1s Hands down music festivals are my favorite type of concert (well, except for the FREE concerts featuring an artist you actually like). You spend one chunk of money for multiple days of music. If we go way back to 1997, my first concert was also a festival, albeit it only lasted one day. My next few experiences with festivals was as an employee. For Jazz Fest and Essence Fest in New Orleans and then a few years later for Lollapalooza in Chicago. Continue reading

The Challenge: Free Agents Recap S25, Ep. 6

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Welcome back! We’re a little late this week because, while Clarity was hanging out at Hangout Fest, I was wrangling dogs in freezing cold rain on Michigan Avenue. SOME OF US HAVE TO WORK. My boss is a complete nutjob. It was a nice mental break. If it makes you feel any better wearing a bra will be uncomfortable for the next few days because sunburn. Continue reading