Let’s All Feel Old Together
Axl Rose was born February 6th, 1962. That means today is his 50th birthday. I repeat: AXL ROSE IS 50!!!! That also means its been 20 years since this performance of November Rain.
View ArticleThe Crackle Wonders: Gene Wojciechowski
Like sand through the hourglass, these are the days of our lives. Which is a nice way of saying, “Damn, we’re getting old.” Here’s the latest proof. In the next few weeks, we’ll mark 20 years since...
View ArticleThe Crackle Wonders: Marty Appel
If you’re a Yankee fan, you know Marty Appel. He’s one of the franchise’s great historians. So, who better to write an account of the franchise’s long history? Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees...
View ArticleThe Crackle Wonders: Ron Driscoll
Last week, the world marked 100 years since the sinking of the Titanic. Today, we mark the centennial of another disaster. On April 20th, 1912, The Boston Red Sox played their first game at Fenway...
View Article2012 Team Vs The Dream Team? That Seems Like An Odd Comparison
There’s been a lot of talk on the internet over the past week or so about whether this year’s US Olympic Men’s basketball team could beat The Dream Team. I had to admit, the entire concept has taken...
View ArticleIt’s Now More Relevant Than Ever
John Kerry mentioned Rocky 4 during his speech at the DNC last night. So, let’s watch the speech that ended the Cold War
View ArticleThe Crackle Wonders: Nathan Rabin
I’ve made no secret over the years about my love for “Weird” Al Yankovic. Well, thanks to the internet, I have found out that I’m far from the only fan out there. Nathan Rabin, head writer for the...
View ArticleThe Crackle Wonders: Rob Dibble
SCP is going to the bullpen in order to preview the upcoming baseball season. Rob Dibble was a two time All Star, an NLCS MVP and a World Series champ with the Reds. He’s also the co-host of Fox Sports...
View ArticleThe Crackle Wonders: Christopher Frankie
Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Manny Ramirez… There are a lot of disgraced baseball players these days. But there’s one who’s more disgracier than the rest, and that’s Lenny Dykstra. Christopher Frankie...
View ArticleThe Crackle Wonders: Yoko Ono
Yes, that Yoko Ono. In honor of what would have been John Lennon’s 73rd birthday, she’s presenting an exhibit of the former Beatles’ artwork at 72 Green Street, a gallery in Manhattan. We spoke...
View ArticleFrom The Home Office: Obligatory Late Night Think Piece
Comedy doesn’t have to be brainy to be smart. And interviewers don’t have to be overly intellectual to be incisive. And that’s why David Letterman will leave a massive hole when he exits late night....
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