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There's doin's a-transpirin'! You can catch Matthew Callan's stuff at Amazin' Avenue on the reg! Here's where else he's been lately on the world-wide-web.
- 5.18.12: Low Times, The Most Uncompromising Punk Compilation Ever
- 3.2.12: The Classical, Bud Selig Continues to Be Bud Selig
- 2.24.12: Vice, Elijah Dukes Is Actually That Crazy
- 2.17.12: The Classical, Kids
- 2.13.12: Low Times, Billboard's Review of Mitch Miller's Prog Record
- 2.7.12: Low Times, Report: What City Was Built on Rock and Roll?
- 2.2.12: Vice, Look Upon the Marlins’ Home-Run Celebration, Ye Mighty, And Despair
- 2/1/12: Splitsider, The Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary Special
- 1/25/12: The Classical, Time to Wallow in the Mire
- 1/18/12: Soundtrack Series, "El Capitan"
Dennis Miller: A Stranger to My Own Soul

Did you know that while he was on SNL, Dennis Miller was acting in a one-man show into which he poured his tortured psyche? It’s true! Follow his existential saga at Dennis Miller: A Stranger to My Own Soul, where you can get DM's daily dis-affirmations. And follow him on Twitter, how bout?
Studio 60 on Roosevelt Avenue: The Complete Scripts!

The gripping, Sorkin-y sabermetric drama that captivated dozens is now available in ebook format! Relive the entire season with Sandy Alderson and company, including exciting conclusion, the one that will leave no question unanswered, Now available from Amazon for the insultingly low price of 99 cents.
Plumb the Depths!
Ye Olde Scratchbomb Archives
What Folks Is Sayin’
- Angelie Brodland on Recycling Bad Ideas
- Craig Moorhead on Recycling Bad Ideas
- Shaun Mollica on Me, Talkin Bout the Mets at Hofstra
- Ceetar on Me, Talkin Bout the Mets at Hofstra
- Julian Ostrow on Recycling Bad Ideas
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Moving Violation
There’s part of me that could care less about Roman Polanski’s current predicament. Arrest him, don’t arrest him–who cares? Thirty-plus years after the fact, is pursuing one criminal really so important? Surely, the Los Angeles DA’s office could use their … Read on! —->
Posted in Cinematics, Life In These United States
Tagged kate harding, robert harris, roman polanski
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Gourmet Food Companies Are Reading My Mind!
This morning, I purchased some coffee from one of Brooklyn’s many breakfast carts. Upon first sip, the taste brought to mind bacon. Like, a lot. Though I enjoy the (very) occasional strip of bacon on an egg sammich or a … Read on! —->
1999 Project: Atlanta, Round 4
Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. On Monday, the Mets got a much needed off day and some more bad news. The surging Reds won yet again, which put them 1.5 games ahead of the Mets in … Read on! —->
1999 Project: Games 154-156
Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. September 24, 1999: Phillies 3, Mets 2 After a damaging and occasionally embarrassing sweep in Atlanta, the Mets headed to Philadelphia. The Phillies had a miserable end to their year, going … Read on! —->
YouTubery Friday: Danzig Meets Shakira and Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace
It’s Friday! Procrastinate and countdown to happy hour with these lovely bits! Call this edition “Late to the Party”, since it focuses on two things I should have watched/discovered much sooner. No matter! The important thing is, I know about … Read on! —->
1999 Project: Atlanta, Round 3
Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. As I wrote on this site recently, I’ve tried to be objective when compiling the 1999 Project. I wanted it to be a celebration of that Mets team and not a … Read on! —->
“Classic Scratchbomb”: Come Back Home, Bobby V, All Is Forgiven
Today, Bob Raissman of the Daily News reported that Bobby Valentine is close to signing a “lucrative multi-year deal” with ESPN, and will join the crowded ranks of Baseball Tonight. I, for one, am sad. I’m glad Bobby V is … Read on! —->
Posted in "Classic" Scratchbomb, Baseball
Tagged bobby valentine, classic scratchbomb, mets
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For Yankee Fans, the Long Drought Is Finally Over
NEW YORK–Yankee fans nationwide rejoiced Tuesday, as their team finally emerged from the wilderness and ended their playoff drought. The Bronx Bombers hadn’t made the playoffs since 2007, a staggering lapse that tried the patience of even the most die-hard … Read on! —->
1999 Project: Games 148-150
Click here for an intro/manifesto on The 1999 Project. September 17, 1999: Phillies 8, Mets 5 The Mets returned from their last West Coast trip of the year one game out of first, three games ahead in the wild card … Read on! —->
Bill Belichick: GOTOPressConference
Coach, the Patriots didn’t put up any points at all in the second half, and they were limited to three field goals in the first half. Was that due to the Jets’ defense, or is Tom Brady still rusty? They … Read on! —->