#Rob McDaniel

[yourfrankiethings]

Helen, Birmingham, 3/15/23

exterior – 2013 2nd Ave., N. Birmingham, AL, 35203 Helen is a contemporary Southern grill under the helm of Chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily.  Helen was Rob’s grandmother who cooked on an indoor grill.  The large restaurant is in downtown Birmingham in a 2-story 1920s shotgun-style building.  Opening in the summer of 2020 they serve diners downstairs with upstairs having private party rooms…

[michal365]

By Firing Jerod Mayo, the Patriots Belatedly Admit They Need a Change

[slrmagazine]

Rock For Children Releases Animated Lyric Video For “Freewheelin’” Featuring Slash, Alice Cooper, and Calico Cooper

Rock For Children Releases Animated Lyric Video For “Freewheelin’” Featuring Slash, Alice Cooper, and Calico Cooper. #alicecooper #slash #calicocooper #rockforchildren #solidrockteencenters @alicecooper @Slash @officialcalico1 @acsolidrock

On behalf of Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers, the Rock For Children team has released a music video, animated by Stephen Picher and Amanda Picher based on character artwork created by Gabrielle Goss and Rubén Salas, for Freewheelin’, a featured track on Rock For Children’s GRAMMY® nominated debut album “Solid Rock Revival” promising a captivating and uplifting musical experience for…

[ask-nyc-boroughs]

my tendency to ramble endlessly is strong 😔🙏 so I’ll try my best to keep this short. Anyways this is the result of a month long doodle page of a few of my westerners: Ramona “Mona” Sanchez/ California, Roberto Velasco “Rob McDaniel”/ Texas, & Pedro Ortega/ New Mexico + Aurelie Bayon/ Louisiana (c. @gardenkeeper ).

Under the cut, I’ll explain each doodle briefly from left to right, & I’m just gonna include the most important details. I’ll def be talking about Mona & Rob more so in the future.

Doodles left to right

Mona is like 12, a bit angsty, and boy crazy when she’s starting to think of being independent of Mexico. She thought the cute blonde boy (Alfred/USA) who was also fighting Mexico was totally gonna help her cause he’s y’know famously so good hearted (lolllll). That didn’t pan out well.

Mona on a horse cause why not. She’s usually trying to be this influencer-esque, health conscious, “spiritual” fake bitch, but like she can’t hide at her core she’s a bit of a cowgirl.

Mona & Rob talking when they’re US states. Rob just has a compulsive urge to tease her. And he does reveal stuff about her that she doesn’t necessarily want revealed (Californios are mostly castizos if you will and began identifying as Spanish rather than Mexican as they did not want to be associated with Mexico as Mexico was sending people with more mesitzos or just non-white ancestry to the region. Mona upon entry to the US would’ve identified herself as being Spanish as a means of asserting her distance from Mexico by trying to assert greater proximity to whiteness and Rob knows what she’s doing and just causally pokes holes in her story lol. Not that Rob is much better).

Rob & Aurelie just being affectionate together. I’ll save a greater discussion about them for another time. But their story begins when Rob is basically a neglected Spanish colonial outpost who’s forced to rely on the good will of his presumed French colonial enemy, Aurelie. They become friends throughout the years. Rob always had a crush on Aurelie. She began to like him more romantically towards the 20th century, and I think they bond over a shared love of music - especially genres from that region: Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, & Zydeco.

Rob in the late 19th & early 20th trying to impress Aurelie

Rob & Alfred are BFFs, they’re friends before the civil war but they really become BFFs post-civil war. They’re like highkey the same person. Loud, obnoxious, head strong. Except Rob has more of a lighter, jokester energy to him. Rob is slower to anger whereas Alfred could hold a grudge forever (New England ass).

A design of Pedro / New Mexico. I need to do more research on him. But so far I feel bad he’s stuck btwn Mona & Rob. They’re both objectively crazy lol. And Pedro just wants to be left alone.

Mona confronting Rob towards the end of the US Civil War.

[the-forest-library]

March 2024 Reads

The Mystery Guest - Nita Prose

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde - Tia Williams

This is How You Fall in Love - Anika Hussain

The Getaway List - Emma Lord

Cancelled - Farrah Penn

Friends Don't Fall in Love - Erin Hahn

The Someday Daughter - Ellen O'Clover

We Got the Beat - Jenna Miller

This Day Changes Everything - Edward Underhill

A Tale of Two Princes - Eric Geron

Once a Queen - Sarah Arthur

The Magicians of Caprona - Dianna Wynne Jones

The Wicker King - K. Antrum

The Eyes and the Impossible - Dave Eggers

A First Time for Everything - Dan Santat

60 Songs That Explain the 90s - Rob Harvilla

Welcome to the O.C. - Alan Sepinwall

Mother Hunger - Kelly McDaniel

All in Her Head - Elizabeth Come

How to Be the Love You Seek - Nicole LaPera

Your Pocket Therapist - Annie Zimmerman

And How Does That Make You Feel? - Joshua Fletcher

How to ADHD - Jessica McCabe

This Book May Save Your Life - Karan Rajan

Women Food and Hormones - Sara Gottfried

Practical Optimism - Sue Varma

Languishing - Corey Keyes

Private Equity - Carrie Sun

The World Deserves My Children - Natasha Leggero

Big Bites - Kat Ashmore

Bold = Highly Recommend Italics = Worth It Crossed out = Nope

Thoughts: 

The Eyes and the Impossible was, by far, the standout of the month. Told from the point of view of Johannes, a free dog living in an urban park (a thinly veiled Golden Gate Park in San Fransisco), who keeps the other animals in the park updated on the ongoings in the park. Featuring birds, and woodland creatures, and bison, and goats, and humans who change everything.

Dave Eggers wrote one of my all-time favorite books, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, and I have avoided reading any of his subsequent works for fear that they would be disappointing. I took a chance on this one since it's middle grade and quite a departure from his other works, and I'm so glad I did.

Goodreads Goal: 108/200

2017 Reads | 2018 Reads | 2019 Reads | 2020 Reads | 2021 Reads | 

2022 Reads | 2023 Reads | 2024 Reads

[a-girl-reborn]

READING LIST FOR 2024

• [🎀] - priority • [✔] - finished • [👁] - now reading • [💭] - next up •

💌 Human Kind (Rutger Bregman) [👁]

🍒 Utopia for Realists (Rutger Bregman) [🎀]

💌 Joyful (Ingrid Fettel Lee) [🎀💭]

🍒 A Paradise Built in Hell (Rebecca Solnit)

💌 Tribe (Sebastian Junger)

🍒 The Art Of Frugal Hedonism (Annie Raser-Rowland, Adam Grubb) [🎀]

💌 Sapiens (Yuval Noah Harari)

🍒 Weird (Olga Khazan) [🎀]

💌 The Art of Thinking Clearly (Rolf Dobelli) [🎀]

🍒 Civilized To Death (Christopher Ryan) [🎀]

💌 The Courage To Be Disliked (Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga) [🎀]

🍒 The Courage To Be Happy (Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga) [🎀]

💌 The Practice of Not Thinking (Ryonosuke Koike)

🍒 This Is How You Heal (Brianna Wiest) [🎀]

💌 Authetic Happiness (Martin. E. P. Seligman)

🍒 Flourish (Martin. E. P. Seligman)

💌 How To Stop Feeling Like Shit (Andrea Owen) [🎀]

🍒 How To Be a Good Creature (Montgomery Sy)

💌 The Hope Circuit (Martin. E. P. Seligman)

🍒 Homo Deus (Yuval Noah Harari)

💌 Healing Is The New High (Vex King) [🎀]

🍒 Wintering (Katherine May)

💌 The Strength In Our Scars (Bianca Sparacino) [🎀]

🍒 Ego Is The Enemy (Ryan Holiday)

💌 The Mountain Is You (Brianna Wiest) [🎀]

🍒 Getting Through What You Can't Get Over (Anita Agers-Brooks)

💌 Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess (Dr. Caroline Leaf)

🍒 How To Be Your Own Therapist (Owen O'Kane) [🎀]

💌 Living Consciously (Yvette Ratshikhopha)

🍒 Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents (Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD.) [🎀]

💌 Girl On Fire (Cara Alwill Leyba)

🍒 It's Not Fair (Melanie Dale)

💌 The Highly Sensitive Person (Elaine N. Aron PH.D.) [🎀]

🍒 Tiny Traumas (Dr. Meg Arroll)

💌 Be Not Afraid Of Love (Mimi Zhu)

🍒 The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (Philippa Perry) [🎀]

💌 The Art Of Noticing (Rob Walker)

🍒 The Child In You (Stefanie Stahl) [🎀]

💌 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think (Brianna Wiest)

🍒 The Pivot Year (Brianma Wiest) [🎀]

💌 How To Hug A Porcupine (Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis) [🎀]

🍒 Why Simple Wins (Lisa Bodell)

💌 Don't Overthink It (Anne Bogel) [🎀]

🍒 Why Did Nobody Tell Me This Before (Dr. Julie Smith)

💌 Mother Hunger (Kelly McDaniel) [🎀]

🍒 The Art Of Self-Therapy (Nick Trenton) [🎀]

💌 A Witch's Guide To Crafting Your Practice (Lisa McSherry) [🎀]

🍒 A Gentle Reminder (Bianca Sparacino)

[ticklishraspberries]

Have you been reading any good books recently? 🫶🏻 /N

Hi N, I'dd die for you!!! I haven't been reading much - actually, the only book I've read in 2024 so far is The Lightning Thief, which I loved. I want to read the rest of that series, and I really want to read the Shadow and Bone/Six of Crows books. And my partner desperately wants me to read Rob Halford's auto-biography because we're seeing Judas Priest in April!!

I do have a few book recs for things I've read previously though!! I'm yapping too much during this lil Q&A so I'll keep this to titles only, but just trust me, I could rant and rave about all these.

The Summer That Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (my all-time fav book)

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

Sadie by Courtney Summers

I've also been trying to get more into non-fiction, so I read Lady Killers by Tori Teller and have been meaning to read Black Dahlia, Red Rose by Piu Eatwell because that case fascinates me. If you have any good non-fiction recs, I'd love to hear them cause I trust your judgement.

I also have Carrie by Stephen King, Circe by Madeline Miller, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid on my shelf to-be-read.

[twwpress]

Weekly Press Briefing #49: May 28th - June 3rd

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from May 28 - June 3, 2023! Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

The following is a roundup of open challenges/prompts. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

The Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Josh/Donna prompt fest (hosted by @jessbakescakes and @thefinestmuffin) is open for claiming; fics reveal on June 24th. Details here. 

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from May 28 - June 3.

Amy Landecker posted photos of her and Brad’s trip to Harvard for Brad’s son George’s graduation from Harvard.

Amy Landecker posted a photo of Brad doing the Leg Thing in Boston.

Dule Hill posted a photo of his son saluting Retired United States Air Force Colonel Norman A. McDaniel in honor of Memorial Day. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo and a birthday wish for her friend.

Marlee Matlin posted a video for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Mary McCormack posted a TikTok of her daughter Rose singing and playing guitar. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted a picture of her dog Evie for her 15th birthday. 

Rob Lowe posted behind-the-scenes footage with his son Johnny from their show Unstable.

Donna Moss Daily: May 28 | May 29 | May 30 | May 31 | June 1 | June 2 | June 3

Daily Josh Lyman: May 28 | May 29 | May 30 | May 31 | June 1 | June 2 | June 3

No Context BWhit: May 28 | May 29 | May 30 | May 31 | June 1 | June 2 | June 3

Allison Janney Updates: May 30

Editors’ Choice:

It’s summer in D.C., so today we’re recommending some of our favorite fics with the best of summer vibes for you to read beachside!

it's just a water view (and what a view) by mikaylawrites for JessBakesCakes | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Now he thinks of the kids they’ve seen on this trip, chubby babies in unbelievably tiny hats and toddlers running through the tide on unsteady legs. They were cute, sure, but didn’t inspire any real paternal instinct in him. But then he conjures up images of babies with blonde hair and dimples, with his complexion and Donna’s eyes, and something catches in his chest. If he’s being honest, he’s imagined those babies for years.

Josh and Donna and their babies at the beach.

 Shenandoah by hufflepuffhermione | Rated G | Gen Fic/No Pairings Listed | Complete | The President makes good on his threat of a staff field trip to Shenandoah National Park, Josh tries to prove he's an outdoorsman, Sam fights a bush, and Donna just tries to keep them all on schedule.

august, honey (you were mine) by sam_writes_fics | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete | “Just Sam,” he answers, dropping his duffle bag off his shoulder and holding out his hand to shake. “Sam Seaborn.”

“Josh Lyman,” the other man says as he grasps Sam’s hand. “Looks like we’re bunk mates for the summer.”

// summer camp counselors au

[originally titled nothin' like you, renamed on sep 7 after much debate]

 if i had a wish (i'd wish for sunshine all the while) by JessBakesCakes for mikaylawrites  | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “The parent who volunteered to coach Leah’s team ended up getting a job transfer. I know it’s short notice, but do you know of anyone who could possibly take that spot?”

// basically an excuse to write tee ball coach dad Josh Lyman.

 heat of the moment by rearviewmirror | Rated M | Abbey Bartlet/Leo McGarry | Complete | "There’s another reason her innocent teasing hits home so acutely: he’s planning- and has been, for weeks now- what needs to be the greatest, most romantic gesture of his entire life."

 all i ever wanted (was a life in your shape) by thefinestmuffins | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Donna sighs and slumps further into her Adirondack chair, pretending to read her magazine, but keeps stealing glances at Josh. He sticks out like a sore thumb amidst her throng of brothers, who are, to a number, tall and broad and blond, with a wholesome, open-faced Midwestern quality. Even at 5’11”, Josh still looks slight amongst them, dark-headed and wiry, palpably radiating his particular brand of beltway cynicism. He’s been fully integrated into the Moss brood, though, with a train of children trailing in his wake all morning: she’s witnessed him happily tossing her nephews around, hoisting her niece up onto his back, sparring good-naturedly with her brothers about whether a pitch was a strike or a ball. And it’s a good thing, it really is — she’d worried he wouldn’t get along with her family and after a couple of hours they’re all thick as thieves — so why exactly does it feel like she’s been struck in the chest with a pickaxe?

Josh is dating Amy. And yet, here he is, in Wisconsin, winning over Donna's entire family and making her acutely aware of everything she doesn't have.

*songfic to Strawberry Blond by Mitski, for October 2021 Big Block of Cheese Day*

 i’ll love you with all the madness in my soul by crossingdelancey | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete | Through the open window, he hears children giggling, and he figures they’ve taken breakfast outside for the second day in a row. They’ve been blessed with good weather this summer, with temperatures climbing daily. Toby isn’t pleased about that, and he insists he’ll burn, but CJ tells him to lighten up.

When he reaches to undo her towel, she slaps his wrist.

“We’ll be late.”

“We don’t have anywhere to be.” — in which the zieglers spend summer at the farm

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own.

Josh/Donna

Errors and Omissions by Chinesepapercut | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

don’t talk (put your head on my shoulder) by flowersinapril | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Wonderful in a Loathsome sort of Way by JayeReid1 | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Domestic Days by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

it ain't nothing but a family thing by hell_to_breakfast | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

 C.J./Danny

Writer’s Block by krazykitkat | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

your love is a secret I’m hoping, dreaming, dying to keep  by Luppiters | Rated G | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress

Ten Weeks by Jxjxjx | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

Off the Record by  onekisstotakewithme for daylight_angel, miabicicletta, Luppiters, hondagirll | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress

 Other Pairings/Gen Fic

it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | In Progress

even i don’t know myself tonight by belledamn | Rated M | Ainsley Hayes/Donna Moss | Complete

Multiple Pairings

Paradise City by casliyn | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Josh Lyman & Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress

Operation in the Desert by mlea7675 | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler, Will Bailey/Kate Harper, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young, Leo McGarry/Annabeth Schott | In Progress

Golden State by miabicicletta for Luppiters, onekisstotakewithme, hondagirll, ballroompink, stars_inthe_sky | Rated M | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

The Best of Wives and The Best of Women by DeborahSampson1776 | Rated T | Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Cliff Calley/Donna Moss, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress

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[doomedandstoned]

PATRIARCHS IN BLACK Capture Lightning in a Bottle with ‘My Veneration’

~Review by Tom Hanno~

Today, PATRIARCHS IN BLACK releases their sophomore album, 'My Veneration' (2023), via MDD Records. For those of you who don't remember, Patriarchs In Black is the project spearheaded by guitarist Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non-Fiction, Vessel of Light, Cassius King) and drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, A Pale Horse Named Death, Kill Devil Hill, etc).

The band recruited a phenomenal roster of singers, who each do a song and sometimes more than one. For My Veneration they assembled an even more diverse group than they did for their initial outing, Reach For The Scars (review), and we're here to talk about what they accomplished for their return.

"Dead or Dying" by Patriarchs In Black

The album opens up with "Dead Or Dying," a track that features the vocal stylings of Karl Agell (ex-Corrosion Of Conformity) and the bass playing of Dave Neabore. As expected, this song is the perfect way to kick off the album.

I've always loved what Karl does vocally, and he doesn't disappoint here. The music is influenced by the Doom and Stoner genres, and the rhythm section underneath is rock solid. I challenge you to not move for the duration of the song, but I'll tell you now that the power of the groove will make that impossible to achieve.

"Veneration" by Patriarchs In Black

The first single was "Veneration," which features Mark Sunshine (Unida) on vocals, as well as the rhyming of the one and only D.M.C., otherwise known as Darryl McDaniels of hip-hop legends, Run D.M.C. Also featured is Emma Smoler, who contributed some beautiful violin work.

The song itself has touches of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and a ton of groove; particularly during the sections where D.M.C takes over. The vocals of Mark Sunshine are incredible, as he conjured up a serious Robert Plant vibe, and then mixed it with pieces of the Grunge era. Overall, this track is one of the best on the album.

"Non-Defectum" by Patriarchs In Black

"Non-Defectum" is immediately after "Veneration," and continues the groove factor while also having a bit of a hip hop flow during the verse sections.

Kelly Abe contributed a diverse vocal performance, and it is one of the highlights of this album in my opinion. As always, Dan puts in the perfect guitar parts, while Johnny and Eric J. Morgan (bass) hold everything together by using their talents to full effect.

"Lust For Lies" by Patriarchs In Black

"Lust For Lies" is another track that I gravitated towards, and it features vocalist Rob Traynor and Johnny Araya on bass, and yes, he's the brother of Slayer's Tom Araya.

There is a literal ton of Black Sabbath influence throughout this song, and that is mostly thanks to what Dan does on guitar; he pulls out the perfect blend of Doom Metal and groove. The vocals are fairly diverse, which helps add another layer to this killer tune.

Other standout tracks include "My Veneration," "Crooked Smile," and a cover of Black Sabbath's "Hole In The Sky."

The album is only two days away from release as of this writing, so go to Bandcamp and check out the single of "Veneration" and prepare yourselves for the full album. Enjoy!

My Veneration by Patriarchs In Black

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[lexyscross]

I will never emotionally recover from being robbed of Ghostface!Hallie McDaniel.

[ulkaralakbarova]

A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of The United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Luther Whitney: Clint Eastwood President Richmond: Gene Hackman Seth Frank: Ed Harris Kate Whitney: Laura Linney Gloria Russell: Judy Davis Bill Burton: Scott Glenn Tim Collin: Dennis Haysbert Walter Sullivan: E.G. Marshall Christy Sullivan: Melora Hardin Sandy Lord: Kenneth Welsh Laura Simon: Penny Johnson Jerald Michael McCarty: Richard Jenkins Red: Mark Margolis Valerie: Elaine Kagan Art Student: Alison Eastwood Waiter: Yau-Gene Chan Airport Bartender: George Orrison Medical Examiner: Charles McDaniel Repairman: John Lyle Campbell White House Tour Guide: Kimber Eastwood Oval Office Agent: Eric Dahlquist Jr. Watergate Doorman: Jack Stewart Taylor Reporter: Joy Ehrlich Cop: Robert Harvey Film Crew: Producer: Clint Eastwood Screenplay: William Goldman Novel: David Baldacci Director of Photography: Jack N. Green Production Design: Henry Bumstead Art Direction: Jack G. Taylor Jr. Sound Effects Editor: Doug Jackson Music Editor: Donald Harris Editor: Joel Cox Original Music Composer: Lennie Niehaus Casting: Phyllis Huffman Producer: Karen S. Spiegel Second Assistant Director: Tom Rooker First Assistant Camera: Bill Coe Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Gregg Rudloff Stunt Coordinator: Buddy Van Horn Stunts: Jennifer Watson-Johnston Production Manager: Michael Maurer Second Assistant Director: Robert Lorenz First Assistant Director: Bill Bannerman Second Assistant Director: Dodi Lee Rubenstein Set Decoration: Richard C. Goddard Set Decoration: Anne D. McCulley Assistant Editor: Michael Cipriano Assistant Editor: Anthony Bozanich Assistant Editor: Gary D. Roach Script Supervisor: Cate Hardman Supervising Sound Editor: Alan Robert Murray Supervising Sound Editor: Bub Asman Supervising Dialogue Editor: Lucy Coldsnow-Smith ADR Supervisor: Jessica Gallavan Sound Mixer: C. Darin Knight Sound Re-Recording Mixer: John T. Reitz Sound Re-Recording Mixer: David E. Campbell Camera Operator: Stephen S. Campanelli Costume Supervisor: Deborah Hopper Key Costumer: Cheryl Scarano Set Costumer: Darryl M. Athons Set Costumer: Peggy A. Schnitzer Makeup Artist: Francisco X. Pérez Makeup Artist: Tania McComas Key Hair Stylist: Carol A. O’Connell Hairstylist: Vivian McAteer Special Effects Coordinator: Steve Riley Special Effects: Jeff Denes Special Effects: Joe Pancake Special Effects: Francis Pennington Second Second Assistant Director: Alison C. Rosa Second Second Assistant Director: Maura T. McKeown Sound Effects Editor: Gary Krivacek Sound Effects Editor: Jayme S. Parker Sound Effects Editor: Adam Johnston Camera Operator: Anastas N. Michos Choreographer: Shirley Kirkes Stunt Double: Jill Brown Movie Reviews:

[parkerbombshell]

Stereo Embers The Podcast: Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult)

Thursdays 2pm-3pm EST 11pm-12pm PDT 7pm-8pm BST bombshellradio.com stereoembersmagazine.com Stereo Embers Magazine #StereoEmbers, #podcast, #RadioShow, #AlexGreen, #Nowplaying, #BombshellRadio, #StereoEmbersThePodcast Repeats Fridays 1am EST and Sundays 11am EST "The Morrison Project" The London-born guitarist and singer/songwriter Billy Morrison has two main components to his life and for the purposes of this introduction, I'm going to tell you about the musical one. The other one I'll let him tell you about because he'll tell it far better than I can. So: the musical one. After playing in bands like Into A Circle and Stimulator, Morrison was recruited to play bass with The Cult for their opening slot with Aerosmith in the U.S., Japan and Europe. After his stint with The Cult, Morrison formed Camp Freddy with Dave Navarro, Donovan Leitch, Scott Ford and The Cult's Matt Sorum. You'll find the through-line in Morrison's life has a lot to do with The Cult. In 2006 Morrison teamed up with Fuel's Brett Scallions, Ricky Warwick of The Almighty, Slunt's Charles Ruggiero, Korn's Rob Patterson and, you guessed it, The Cult's Billy Duffy for the band Circus Diablo. In 2010 he joined Billy Idol's band and he's been with him ever since, playing stadium shows across the world. Camp Freddy morphed into Royal Machines adding Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and Josh Freese to the lineup. Morrison's new album is called The Morrison Project and it's got a murderer's row of guests including Al Jourgensen of Ministry, Steve Stevens, Darryl DMC McDaniels of Run DMC, Ozzy Osbourne and Corey Taylor of Slipknot, among others. The album is a big crunchy blast of hard rock bliss with careening guitar riffs and hooks galore. It's not only one of the most satisfying and energizing albums of the year, it's landed Morrison his first number one. Well-deserved. Morrison has acted in movies, become a notable art collector and artist and he co-hosts a show with Ozzy on Sirius. Busy fellow. Billy is the real deal and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. www.billymorrison.com (http://www.billymorrison.com) www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenbooks.com Twitter: @emberseditor IG: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com Read the full article

[mrperfectjohnwick]

A Silent Night in Vegas: Josh Jacobs' Absence Casts a Shadow Over Raiders' Christmas Clash with Chiefs

The lights of Las Vegas twinkled brighter than ever on Christmas Day, but a somber mood hung over Allegiant Stadium as the Raiders prepared for their annual showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. The familiar rumble of the crowd lacked its usual festive fervor, muted by the absence of a key figure - the heart and soul of the Raiders offense, Josh Jacobs.

Jacobs, the hard-nosed running back who had carried the Silver and Black through thick and thin, was ruled inactive for the game due to a nagging quad injury and an undisclosed illness. It was a cruel twist of fate, robbing the Christmas clash of its signature star power and leaving a gaping hole in the Raiders' offensive game plan.

The implications were immediate and far-reaching. Jacobs wasn't just any player; he was the Raiders' bell cow, the engine that drove their ground attack, and the emotional spark plug that ignited their fighting spirit. His absence cast a long shadow, stretching from the hushed locker room to the anxious fans in the stands.

Head Coach Josh McDaniels, ever the stoic leader, tried to rally his troops. He emphasized the "next man up" mentality, urging the team to compensate for Jacobs' loss with collective effort. But replacing a player like Jacobs is no easy feat. His blend of power, speed, and elusive jukes is a rare commodity in the NFL, and his leadership qualities are even more precious.

Without Jacobs, the Raiders offense looked like a ship without its anchor. The running game, usually a source of strength, sputtered and stalled. The offensive line, accustomed to opening running lanes for Jacobs, struggled to find rhythm without his decisive cuts and bursts of speed. Quarterback Derek Carr, deprived of his safety valve and reliable check-down option, found himself under constant pressure from the Chiefs' ferocious defense.

The frustration was palpable. Each dropped pass, each thwarted rush, each stalled drive felt like a missed opportunity, a painful reminder of the void left by Jacobs' absence. The Christmas spirit, usually bubbling over in the Las Vegas air, seemed to dissipate under the weight of disappointment.

Yet, amidst the gloom, there were glimmers of hope. Young running back Zamir White, thrust into the starting role, showed flashes of his potential. He ran with determination, fighting for every yard, and even managed to break free for a handful of electrifying runs. Wide receiver Davante Adams, ever the reliable target, stepped up with some clutch catches, keeping the Raiders in the game.

And then, in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, with the score tied and tension hanging thick in the air, the Raiders found their fighting spirit. A gritty defensive stand, a heads-up play by special teams, and a perfectly executed final drive culminated in a game-winning field goal as the clock ticked down.

The victory, however, felt bittersweet. It was a triumph of resilience, but it was also a stark reminder of the irreplaceable value of Josh Jacobs. The Christmas clash may have ended with a festive cheer, but the absence of the Raiders' star running back left a lingering feeling of what could have been.

As the players celebrated their hard-fought victory, their thoughts inevitably drifted to Jacobs. His empty locker, a silent testament to his absence, served as a poignant reminder of the team's dependence on its fallen hero. And as the Christmas lights dimmed and the stadium emptied, one question hung in the air: When will Josh Jacobs return, and will the Raiders be the same without him?

The answer remains a mystery, but one thing is certain: the Raiders' Christmas clash with the Chiefs was a night of missed opportunities, bittersweet triumphs, and the silent echoes of a missing star. It was a night that reminded everyone, in the bright lights of Las Vegas, that even on Christmas, the game of football can be a cruel mistress, taking away its heroes just as quickly as it grants them glory.

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Shock Treatment

Daredevil #314

Bad.

Mr. Fear’s daughter!

The plot is okay. Mr. Fear is attacked in prison, his daughter robs a guy and DD tracks her down. There’s too much heavy-handed narration and overly-wordy dialogue. It never sounds like real people talking so it's impossible to get into the story.

On Sale Date: January 5, 1993.

Wizard Top 100: #86.

D.G. Chichester (21 of 38).

Scott McDaniel (10 of 26).

3/10

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Gronkowski: Josh McDaniels' Style Only Worked Under Bill Belichick

It's very interesting to see that former players who once played under Josh McDaniels are not exactly shocked by this week's firings by Raiders owner Mark Davis. In particular, Super Bowl champ and all-around superstar Rob Gronkowski had some interesting things to say.

It’s very interesting to see that former players who once played under Josh McDaniels are not exactly shocked by this week’s firings by Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis. In particular, Super Bowl champion and all-around superstar Rob Gronkowski had some interesting things to say. Was Josh McDaniels a true leader? McDaniels didn’t get the job because he was popular; rather, he got the job with…

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Does Rob Walton Have Buyers’ Remorse with the Broncos?

It’s a privilege owning an NFL Team. Such a privilege that only 32 of the most privileged mother fuckers on the planet get to call a franchise their own. Yet in the case of Rob Walton and the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, this purchase has aged about as poorly as an investment with Sam Bankman-Fried.

Between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson, this franchise has spent 3 First Round Picks, 3 Second Round Picks, and about a Quarter of a Million Dollars to build the worst team in the NFL. Having started 0-3, they are well on their way to their 8th consecutive season without a playoff appearance and Russ is under contract through 2029. Today we’ll take a look at all of the Broncos’ most recent woes (which is becoming a bit of a tradition on our page, see the links below for our previous Broncos’ takes laughing at their misfortunes).

What better place to start delving through the Broncos’ misery than:

Losing in Historic Fashion by Allowing the Most Points in a Game in 57 Years

To say the Broncos are off to a rough start would be the understatement of the century. Two seasons in a row, this team has come into the year with hopes of an offensive revelation to complement their (once) stout Defense. Last year it was in the form of former Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson, this year in the form of former Super Bowl Champion Sean Payton. On paper that sounds like a combination that could set the league on fire. So what has that looked like so far?

In Week 1 they held the Jimmy G led Raiders to 17 points and lost a close one. Ok, a tight division game, nothing to panic about. Then in Week 2, they gave up 35 points after jumping out to a commanding (😉) 21-3 lead and lost a shootout to the Commanders’ team that Buffalo basically shut out last weekend. Well that’s a little concerning, but hey it’s still early. And then in Week 3, a little trip to Florida ended as most trips to Florida do: in complete disaster with everyone involved questioning all of their life choices.

To say the Dolphins blew out the Broncos hardly seems a fitting characterization of that ill-fated Week 3 Contest. It was more than Miami simply dominating Denver, they flat out gave them the Danny Masterson treatment. 10 Total Touchdowns, 726 total yards of Offense, and the only reason this wasn’t the worst loss of all time is because Mike McDaniel showed Sean Payton mercy…..eventually. We would be remiss if we didn’t also credit Vance Joseph for this defensive performance who rejoined the team as their DC after years of disappointing Broncos’ fans as a Head Coach! This humiliating loss of course led to

Payton Getting Chippy with Reporters

Maybe we’re wrong, but Sean Payton didn’t seem overly enthusiastic at his most recent post game presser. In fact, one might go so far as to say he didn’t want anything to do with the media in that moment. That may just be us speculating, but Payton was quick to cut off a reporter who simply wanted to highlight the significance of this historic occasion.

Which seems odd, given how chatty Payton was in his offseason interview with USA Today in which he called Hackett’s stint as Denver’s Head Coach last year “one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL.” Not sure where this campaign ranks in comparison to that, but if a genius like Payton just lost by 50, just imagine how bad things must have been under Hackett. Luckily, you can always rely on the fans for a calm, level-headed, rational perspective in these situations. So let’s take a look at social media to see what poignant feedback we can find from Broncos’ Country.

The Fans’ Takes

“FIRE VANCE JOSEPH” -@basically70%ofthecomments

“Who was like ‘hey Vance Joseph sounds like a good idea again!’ “ -@xbrichx

“Well done today guys! Now I get bullied by my friends for the rest of the season because of how bad you guys are again!!!” -@cmhoward23

“Fire this entire team” -@broncosfan_68

“Vance Joseph has literally destroyed our top 5 defense in 3 weeks” -@sean_showard

“what the fuck kind of “locking in” 70 BALLED BY MIAMI….” -@hunteradams8048

“Get off social media until you can prove to your fans that you can actually win a game. Traded our future to win now, the one season you will finish last, and not have a draft pick” -@pittdaddy_11

“Y’all too embarrassed to post the FINAL this time? Good…cause y’all are EMBARRASSING 🙄 Throw the whole team away and start over at this point 😂” -@ashgonzalez25

“Sean Payton is Urban Meyer 2.0” -@jesuslovesyou316

Ok well, that just didn’t go well at all. Let’s look to a former Pro Bowler, current Florida State Coach, and father of one of Denver’s star players for a more reasonable take on the situation:

“Toiling in the soil!!! SMH 2 you deserve better” -Patrick Surtain Sr.

Yikes this is going South fast. And to make matters worse this horrendous start is leading to:

Fire Sale Rumors

The one thing that can turn around a struggling program is buy in from the players and belief in the system. Well the Broncos’ Defense visibly quit on the field last Sunday and teams that start 0-3 have about a 2.5% chance of making the playoffs.

Sprinkle in comments like the one from Patrick Surtain Sr., growing discontent from the fans, & a division ran by the dynastic Chiefs and it’s easy to see why a team going nowhere fast might want to recoup some of that wasted draft capital to try to be competitive by 2030. The Waltons surely had higher expectations when they agreed to purchase the team. They expected to be competing in the Super Bowl and instead they are now competing in:

The Caleb Williams’ Bowl

That’s right, while the Broncos are off to a historically bad start, they aren’t the only team vying for the first overall pick in the 2024 draft. Much like the Broncos, the Chicago Bears came into the season full of optimism that their Quarterback and their Offense would take a significant step forward. Also like the Broncos, that delusional drug-induced pipe dream never came to fruition.

Many thought Justin Fields would follow in the footsteps of Jalen Hurts, develop as a thrower with a true No.1 Receiver, and become an MVP Caliber player. Instead, Fields ranks 29th in Passing Yards, has thrown the 3rd most interceptions, and ranks 34th in QBR at 21.3.

Week 4 will be the ultimate test to see what wins out between the Broncos’ inept Defense and The Bears’ impotent Offense with a shot at a franchise altering Quarterback on the line (stop me if you’ve heard this one before). While we most certainly won’t be tuning in for that flaming shitbag of a game, you can bet that Rob Walton and his Ownership Group will be watching every snap just praying that Sean Payton fucks this one up too so they might be able to dangle a shiny USC Quarterback in front of season ticket holders and start recouping their investment in 2024.