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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 Wednesday is often considered the most unpopular day of the week. Here’s a few light thoughts to help you get past hump day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 859 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to hump day. At this point of the week,…
Read Full Article PUBLISHER’S NOTE: In honor of Steve’s 70th birthday I am hijacking the first part of this column. On behalf of Steve’s loyal readers and fans, thank you, Steve for providing us with your quirky, unique and sometimes baffling takes on the world. And now that you are a “Swiftie”, your star will continue to rise!…
Read Full Article Even though her biggest song is now 59 years old, she’ll always be linked to “Downtown” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 784 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During my formative years, there was one singer in particular I enjoyed tremendously. Whenever I heard one of her songs on my handy AM…
Read Full Article Will the world be the same without Rip and Beth? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 777 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In case you missed it a few days ago, there was both good news and bad news about the return of TV’s uber-popular “Yellowstone” series on the Paramount Network.…
Read Full Article Thank heavens for that question about the Supremes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 741 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite TV game shows has always been “Jeopardy.” Not that I’m any good at it — unless there is a “sports” category — but I am always drawn to…
Read Full Article Chuck Norris, the man, the myth, the legend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 710 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For some reason, few celebrities have ever found themselves at the epicenter of a cult following like 83-year-old actor/martial arts ace Chuck Norris. Norris has enjoyed what amounts to a second career…
Read Full Article Have you noticed we’re getting close to edition No. 700 of the Daily Dirt? Muddy River Czar JRG is promising a mammoth celebration … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 691 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more bizarre laws that still on the books in some states: 2. The Denver Broncos…
Read Full Article If you ever move to Switzerland, you might want to avoid getting a pet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 687 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, I had a conversation with a mom who will soon have a son returning to high school and a daughter heading back…
Read Full Article The Giants are the gold standard when it comes to the TV booth. The Cardinals? Not so much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 682 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For the first time in four years, the awfulannouncing.com website has released an analysis of MLB broadcasting teams. Each team’s fans…
Read Full Article By the way, I have never met anyone who had pickles on their pizza … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 669 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re a fickle bunch, especially when it comes to our pizza. Or, more precisely, our pizza toppings. I would guess just about every living, breathing…
Read Full Article Who will replace him in the next installment of the classic series? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 650 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The latest “Indiana Jones” movie opens Friday, which has me thinking … which one of the previous Harrison Ford films is the best? Here’s my thoughts: Gold…
Read Full Article If you are wondering, all three of today’s underrated groups are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 628 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at most underrated — or under appreciated — artists of the rock era, with our…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 We bid adieu to May with a look at some of the worst possible ice cream flavors ever concocted … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 623 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chocolate? Vanilla? Strawberry? Pralines and Cream? Mint Chocolate Chip? What is your favorite…
Read Full Article The success of online dating is one of the most remarkable things (if that interests you, you may want to jump to the last item) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 609 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Think the world hasn’t really changed that much since we entered “the dawn of…
Read Full Article I’m kind of partial to the bronze medal selection … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 604 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, guys … did you remember Sunday is Mother’s Day? It’s only mid-week, so you should have plenty of time to get that box of chocolates at Kirlin’s or make…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, April 28, 2023 For those who lived through the 1960s, I would guess it’s hard not not to smile at just about any thought tied to that period … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 593 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During the 1960s rock music fully completed…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, April 17, 2023 In the coming years, there are likely to be too many electric vehicles and not enough charging stations … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 582 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bob Dylan once told us, “The times, they are a changin'” More evidence of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 31, 2023 Thought No. 2 today backs up my thinking that Caitlin Clark is the most entertaining college basketball player I have watched all season — male or female … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 566 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bad days,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, March 20, 2023 By the time when the event returns in 2026, we should rename it the World Cup of Baseball. The event deserves it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 557 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m going to be kind of sad when the World…
Read Full Article What brand of candy cigarette did you prefer when you were young? More about that in a miunute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 552 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is National Potato Chip Day. (Hey, I don’t make the rules. I simply try and follow them.) Let’s celebrate the…
Read Full Article You’re going to want to take a shower after reading today’s first item. I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 532 of The Daily Dirt. 1. R.I.P., Uncle Haji. I had read about Iran’s Amou Haji years ago, but somehow had missed his passing last fall. “Amou Haji” is Iranian…
Read Full Article I’ve never been able to come to terms that one day way back when someone thought drinking cow urine and/or downing some baby poop would be good for you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 530 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt —…
Read Full Article Rihanna has had 14 No. 1 songs, so those wagers involving her might be a bit tricky … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 516 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At times, the Super Bowl itself becomes almost secondary to all of the elements and hype surrounding it. One of my favorite…
Read Full Article Realistically, would a normal human being be able to consume more than one of the following sandwiches (at one sitting) in the top five? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 505 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have any aspirations to be a lean, mean fighting machine there are probably…
Read Full Article There’s more to this month than New Year’s and football … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 490 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s be honest. After New Year’s Day, we’re all kind of burnt out on the holiday thing … until probably Valentine’s Day when we (as in the male portion…
Read Full Article Avoid the fish, too. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of, if not THE most popular New Year’s Eve tradition is the kiss of a loved one — or at least a real good friend — just before or as the clock strikes…
Read Full Article The next-to-last week of the year. Where did the time go, my friends? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 481 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The stretch run is here. The nerves are frazzling, the hours are dwindling and the store shelves are emptying. It’s almost the end of the Christmas shopping…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 I usually start dreaming of a White Christmas about right now … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 470 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I don’t think anyone would disagree that thoughts of the holiday season this month likely include visions of families gathering, friends meeting, singing…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 It’s the first of two Retro Week stops in the ’80s, so get on board! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 463 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Twas 35 years ago when we were all interested in the following. Yep, it was 1987 and these…
Read Full Article To this day, I can’t even say the words “Ball Four by Jim Bouton” without chuckling … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 422 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before the days of the internet, social media, ESPN and the MLB Network, one of the very few ways to reach out and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 While putting this piece together, it dawned on what great theme songs we used to have for many of our favorite TV programs. Why isn’t that true today? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 414 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What is the first…
Read Full Article If I had become a country singer, I think I would have gone by Stevie Teardrop … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 397 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I stumbled across the fact that Shania Twain’s real name is Eileen Regina Edwards. I never knew that. I’m not sure…
Read Full Article Denzel is 67, Christie is 68, Martha is 81. Where did all the years go? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 378 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m frequently amazed at how old some celebrities are these days. At times, I think I must have slept through an entire decade —…
Read Full Article Music, much like life itself, was undergoing a major transformation in the 1970s. The following were 10 of the artists who made that decade sound so good … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 359 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s provided a wide array of memorable men’s voices. Just look…
Read Full Article Remember that first summer when baseball took a backseat to young love? I think the following songs will remind you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 353 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The calendar is about to turn to August. Which, among other things, often means the end of a summer…
Read Full Article Sadly, there will likely never be another David Letterman, Johnny Carson or Jay Leno… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 316 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a night owl. Movies, talk shows, whatever. Mornings are for sleeping, night time is for TV. Some of my most rewarding after-hour hours…
Read Full Article Chicago may not have much to hang its hat on sports-wise, but … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 311 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Bears are not a threat to win the Super Bowl… the Bulls won’t be NBA champions anytime soon, the Blackhawks and the Cubs are terrible and…
Read Full Article Next to Christmas, I think Memorial Day weekend is my favorite holiday period of the year. Along with honoring those who fought and died for our country, it serves as the gateway to summer, and summer, I think we would agree is a wonderful, wonderful thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol.…
Read Full Article If Kim Carnes had ever married Rod Stewart, can you imagine the voices those kids would have had?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 290 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The year was 1981, and it turned out to be a dandy in the pop music industry. It’s also the latest in our…
Read Full Article I think Debra Winger and I could have been a match. That’s all I’m saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admittedly, I kind of shook my head when Tuesday I saw Tom Brady and Fox Sports had reached a 10-year, $375 million contract. Brady will…
Read Full Article It’s officially May, and that’s a good thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 273 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just me, or does the world seem a little brighter once the calendar reaches May? Granted, April is important because that brings baseball season, but all too often there is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 11, 2022 Dick Vitale is in much better health today, and the world seems like a better place. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 232 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Most of my adult life has been spent watching and listening to Dick Vitale, enjoying his love of college…
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