By Jeff on Nov 7, 2011 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Videos | 0 Comments
Referees from Robert Barocci on Vimeo. Your much-needed sports b-ball fix! “During a timeout, two college basketball referees discuss the finer points of bringing their off-court hang-ups to bear on their on-court performance.” Hooray for Ted!
Continue »By Jeff on Oct 12, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Music, Videos | 0 Comments
You’re a good punk, Charlie Brown! Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2JXOUBQCiQ
Continue »By Jeff on Jul 31, 2011 in Music, Television, Unearthed Videos, Videos | 9 Comments
I’m talking to you — my friends and fellow Fourth-Level Dwarves with hit points to spare — the basement-dwelling, video-obsessed music nerds who watched the once-great video channel from day one (August 1, 1981) and who thoroughly enjoyed seeing the eclectic mix of artists and songs like “No Time to Lose” by the Tarney-Spencer Band and “So Long” by Fischer Z played at least six times day, every day. MTV sure had a lot of time to fill, here are some standouts.
Continue »By Jeff on Jun 7, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Music, Videos | 0 Comments
Video: http://youtu.be/3dYWof3QZbQ “Baiting The Public” blew me away in 2006. “Black Albino Bones” did the same in 2008 (when Ben Cook slides in with “I need a little escape,” wow, so perfect). Now it’s rock opera time and “A Little Death” might be their best song yet. Wait, “Queen of Hearts” and “Turn the Season” [...]
Continue »By Jeff on May 18, 2011 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Videos | 0 Comments
I am now a Doug the Puppet fan, and dare I say a 2012 Ford Focus fan. These commercials directed by Paul Feig are really funny and make good use of Tompkins’ refined yet aggressive delivery, watch them all. You can even follow Doug on Twitter (@FocusDoug) and read the tweets aloud doing your best PFT impression (put on bow tie and some natty Steam Punk outfit first to get in the mood).
Continue »By Jeff on Apr 15, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Videos | 0 Comments
By Jeff on Mar 18, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Videos | 0 Comments
Dammit, my neighbor’s kids make SO MUCH NOISE in the morning! (thanks Jen K for the link)
Continue »By Jeff on Mar 14, 2011 in Music, Unearthed Videos, Videos | 4 Comments
Here’s some of my favorite bands from the Emerald Isle, both North and South, old and new.
Continue »By Jeff on Mar 1, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Music, Videos | 0 Comments
Follow these simple directions: Enjoy this excellent video directed by Jack Ferry. Listen to Ted Leo live on WFMU tonight. Donate some money to WFMU to keep a good thing going! (Pledge during The Best Show with host Tom Scharpling tonight from 9:00pm-Midnight EST.) For your kind support, you’ll receive some some lovely gifts! Now [...]
Continue »By Jeff on Feb 10, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Music, Videos | 0 Comments
“Transmission” by Joy Division, Lego version via @63merc “Transmission” by Joy Division, original version “Transmission” by Joy Division, caribbean steelband version via @WFMU
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