Steve Eighinger
Daily Dirt for Friday, March 10, 2023 Oh, for just one more opportunity to see first-run programming featuring the likes of MTM, Betty White and some of the others on our list today. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 548 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Our Women’s History Month tribute continues with today’s…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 9, 2023 While Serena and Steffi would likely kill me with one of their serves, Ronda Rousey could do the same with one of her punches. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 547 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We continue our Women’s History Month special today. This…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Never say the Daily Dirt does not have a finger on the pulse of a nation. Viva la females! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 546 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is International Women’s Day, a global celebration. That, coupled with March being hailed…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Sure, “Citizen Lane” is petty good, but the life story of “Chocolate Thunder” would be boffo box office. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 545 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the Academy Awards right around the corner — 7 p.m. ABC, Sunday — it’s…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, March 6, 2023 Which of the following terms strike a nerve in your memory bank? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 544 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s look at 10 distinctive slang terms from each of the three most important decades for baby boomers. Sit back, relax…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 5, 2023 A warning: You might want to hand to have the Pepto handy when you get to today’s closing thought. In the meantime, welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 543 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we pick up with our best comedy programming of specific…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 4, 2023 I have three daughters — Kaysi, Sarah and Melissa. At no point, was “Little Sweetmeats” ever a possibility. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 542 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Regular readers of this space know yours truly is always fascinated by names, whether it’s…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 3, 2023 Just stay on the bus, folks. Stay on the bus … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 541 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s face it. None of us are getting younger, but that shouldn’t mean we force ourselves into some kind of moribund existence.…
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For the record, I REALLY like my picks to recast “Seinfeld” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 540 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you had the opportunity to wave some sort of magic wand and bring back some of your favorite TV shows from the past, what would be your…
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Anyone besides me think Chubby Checker is older than 81? More on that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, we’re about a week or so into MLB spring training, with much of the early discussion centered around a handful of new…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 I’m sure we’re thinking the same thing when reading this: What if these laws were actually enforced? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each state has its own quirks. That’s what makes our country so interesting. Among those coast-to-coast quirks…
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I think Garrison Keillor nailed this one. Please read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 538 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The weather forecast for this week is about what we would expect for the arrival of March. We’ll be seeing some sunshine, some overcast skies, some chilly weather and…
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If I had been a gangster, my nickname would lave likely been “Pit Bull” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 536 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been intrigued with gangster movies, and especially those dealing with the Mafia. Part of the reason has always been the nicknames attached to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 So, on those Monday holidays, there would be a four-day weekend, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 535 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe none of you reading this at the moment will ever get to experience it in your lifetime, but there…
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I truly am the same age as old people. When did that happen? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 534 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As each year passes — heck, as each DAY passes — there are more and more signs in my life that I am getting old(er). See…
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I can remember those days of cheap burgers and limited menus. Personally, I’d rather pay today’s prices and have the expanded offerings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 534 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know ’em, you love ’em. We all do. Those fast-food restaurants that we outwardly love to…
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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 Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 Since the wild west is a kind of a theme today, it’s fitting that we pick the Houston Astros to represent the American League in the World Series … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 531 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As I’m sure most…
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If you’re wondering why the Cardinals are not in my top five, just look at that starting rotation … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 531 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training is now fully underway, and with that in mind here are my way-too-early MLB rankings, Today, we look at…
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Add fish to that list, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 530 of The Daily Dirt. 1. On the whole, pies are generally a beautiful thing. A pie is normally considered pastry, and pastries are a beautiful, beautiful thing — unless you venture outside the continental United States. There there…
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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 —…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 Of all those ESPN SportsCenter guys (and girls), the one I always wanted to meet most was Kenny Mayne … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 529 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This particular subject matter popped into my head while looking over the Valentine’s…
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It’s finally time to yell at the top of our lungs those two favorite words of baseball fans all across the nation: Play ball! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 527 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training unfolds across Florida and Arizona this week. You know what the best things…
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Budweiser’s Super Bowl advertising history is legendary, so I’m guessing this Kevin Bacon commercial might be a classic-in-waiting. The Maya Rudolph and Alicia Silverstone ads could also be big hits … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 525 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we can all agree that the commercials…
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Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd — and bring your favorite “voice” with you… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 523 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With MLB spring training getting ready to ramp up, that means we’ll soon be listening to our favorite baseball announcers,…
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