Whatever it took to be the best teen show ever created, Degrassi was going to do it. Yes, it can be argued that the sweet reality of Boy Meets World with its glossy ABC money might’ve outdone it, or that the California cool ways of the teens over in Beverly Hills were more dramatic, therefore... Continue Reading →
Crushes that Raised Us: Elementary Lessons
From reading, writing, and the basics of arithmetic, there is a lot to learn in elementary school. However, it’s the lessons learned about crushes and crushing that we’re going to focus on right now because millennials, we got some very mixed messaging via the pop culture we digested during those years between freaking out over... Continue Reading →
Crushes That Raised Us, Pt. 1
Every generation has their own set of crushes that have helped define not only who they find irresistible but also how they navigate crushing, love, and relationships as a whole. In this new mini series, we’re going to explore the crushes that raised my people, millennials and we’re starting with childhood and elementary school. So... Continue Reading →
Current Geeky Crushes from the Small Screen
CJ Tucker came through to talk about his geeky crush, Alyson Hannigan from ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘American Pie,’ and since his crush sprang from the small screen, I wanted to highlight some current geeks who are tearing up hearts on TV; from a couple of political commentators to a pair of Conners. Hughie... Continue Reading →
CJ Tucker’s Geeky Crush
CJ Tucker is many things, a poker player, a podcaster, and a huge fan of Alyson Hannigan. His geeky crush since her days on ‘Buffy,’ we talked about not only his favorite witch, but also how she’s helped geeky girls standout, Girl Scout cookies, and more like his cartoon podcast, Toontastic Journeys! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qD7s3bySwceWkElUkJqQB?si=9ec17fc5e5b64264
A Small Screen Geeky Crush
Does everyone have an innate need to fill their heart with the five tropes John Hughes imprinted into the minds of generations with ‘The Breakfast Club?’ I would bet at least $6 bucks on it, and at a later date we will dive into that a bit more but for now I want to focus... Continue Reading →
Podcast Crush: The Ones That Get Me
Zo Richardson of Back Look Cinema came through to talk about his podcast crush, so we couldn’t end the week without going over some that I like to listen to and support. Of course, go check out all the lovelies on the I Did Not Make These Rankings Podcast Network, but I didn’t want to... Continue Reading →
Zo Richardson’s Podcast Crush
https://open.spotify.com/episode/36dc0Af1jUodrcwqFCOr5R?si=deb78d52a2694c76 Zo Richardson found himself smitten with a podcaster once upon a time by the name of Karama Horne, AKA theblerdgurl. Like many, it was the voice that drew him in, and we talked not only about that but what it’s like to crush on someone at almost 40 and how that differs from when... Continue Reading →
Words that Explain My Podcast Crush
For the longest time, podcasts felt like a format that just wasn’t meant for me. A hater of talk radio, there was nothing I wanted less than to sit and listen to someone who wasn’t singing. Then came the pandemic and honey, weren’t we all engrossed by one or another? First, it started with a... Continue Reading →
Hollywood It List Crush: The People Can’t Get Enough Of…
Shana Lindaman came through this week to talk about her Hollywood It List crush, Mister Fantastic himself, Pedro Pascal. With that, it’s hard to ignore the fact that he is legit one of the most beloved famous faces out there making entertainment, so while you’re going to see him below - as well as someone... Continue Reading →