Author, Senior Editor, Podcaster
After years of hard behind-the-scenes work, grinding away, and even winning an Emmy for his writing, Ben Schwartz is finally having his moment as a star. And, assuming these jobs pay well, you could say he’s “flushhhhed with cassshh.” The man who is probably best known for playing the irrepressible, energetic, wildly irresponsible, and somehow lovable Jean-Ralphio... Continue Reading →
Politicians would dream of the crowd Andy Mineo recently had at his show at the Texas Theater on the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington. College and high school kids got hyped next to middle-aged people, some with their children. The hands bobbing in the air, from the front row to the back... Continue Reading →
My Top 5 features a few artists you would expect and a few you wouldn't. As always, there's a band that I would have never guessed I would put in a Top 10 list (The National) and some that I absolutely would have expected (Jd McPherson, U2, and Jason Isbell) and then a newcomer (Julien... Continue Reading →
My music lists tend to be eclectic as they usually reflect different things about me. One, I tend to lean on musicians that I have admired and like for a long time. It should be no surprise that Cold War Kids or Andy Mineo make the list. The other thing my lists often reflect is... Continue Reading →
I've been making top ten album lists since 2012 and I've done them in different formats every time. This year I've broken it down into three posts: The Honorable Mentions, 10-6, and 5-1. First up is the honorable mentions. These albums should all feel honored just to be mentioned by me. Everything Now, Arcade Fire - No... Continue Reading →
We all know Baker is going to win. Normally I wouldn't make a definitive statement like that, but this one seems so secure that I feel ok saying that. Watching the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday night will be like watching a victory parade for OU fans. There won't be much suspense or mystery this... Continue Reading →
Join me in the dumpster. This is the first email from my Bedgood's Big 12 Bullets email newsletter. I've posted it here as an example of what you'll get if you sign up. It's free, it's fun, and most of the time it won't be posted here. Preseason rankings are pointless. They are all made... Continue Reading →
Cold War Kids have been one of my favorite bands since I first started listening to them in 2007. I've anticipated the release of each of their new albums, and even when an album has disappointed me a bit, they still have redeeming qualities because CWK is such a brilliant band. So, with the release... Continue Reading →
My wife and I recently returned from our second trip to Iceland. Many people ask us why we went back to Iceland so soon after going the first time. Well, there are many reasons: we wanted to see it in Winter, we wanted to go to different areas of the country, and once she graduates... Continue Reading →
