By Jeff on Mar 15, 2012 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Videos | 0 Comments

I love this Sharon Van Etten song so much I had to post two videos of it for you to enjoy. To thank me for doing this, simply buy her new record Tramp, it is excellent. Download MP3: “Serpents” (via Brooklyn Vegan) Website: Sharon Van Etten Also, listen to a wonderful interview Maggie Serota did [...]
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By Jeff on Mar 14, 2012 in Books, Comedy, Daily Distractions, Videos | 0 Comments

Tasteful Nudes by Dave Hill: The Incredible Music Video Yup, Dave Hill wrote a book called “Tasteful Nudes” and it will be making sweet, consensual love to other books (mostly chick lit) on bookstore shelves in May. I read an advanced copy and it’s extremely funny and filled with lots of life-affirming stuff that will [...]
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By Jeff on Mar 12, 2012 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Videos | 0 Comments

TED TALKS Episode 1 – watch more funny videos I never really enjoyed a TEDx talk until this one. Really inspirational, very touching. Starring Ted Travelstead, directed by Scott Jacobson.
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By Jeff on Mar 5, 2012 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Videos | 0 Comments

Good Luck Everyone: Book Club Get More Good Luck Everyone with Andrew Condell at andrewcondell.com.
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By Jeff on Feb 20, 2012 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Music, Videos | 0 Comments

For Fans of: Karl Hendricks, Armchair Martian, Long Winters, Overwhelming Colorfast. Download: Free MP3 (from Rolling Stone) Stream CD: music.aol.com Website: cheapgirls.tumblr.com
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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!
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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
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By Jeff on Jul 31, 2011 in Music, 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.
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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” [...]
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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).
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