In lieu of our typical city feature, this weeks newsletter focuses on our recommendations. Enjoy the recs and a weekend of true American sport. The NFL kicks off. The US Open is hosting their championship matches. College Football enters week 2. And, I wish Formula 1 had a race.
Oh, and uh, they're still playing MLB Baseball too.
Set your lineup. Stop gambling. And, enjoy!
Streaming Rec:
The Roast of Tom Brady- Rewatched this gem over the weekend. This is almost 3 hours of pure, old school comedy. It strikes a balance of dumb, smart, and edgy humor most of us haven’t seen in years. Once you start, it’s hard to stop so get out the beverages, snacks, and invite your friends for a Friday night in.
Make sure to watch Nikki Glazer, Tony Hinchcliffe (Kill Tony), and Gronk.
Song Rec:
Beautiful Things- Our Last Night (Rock Cover)
This rock remix of Benson Boone’s song is awesome. Embracing the soft open of the original paired with a 2000s hard rock sound. It works like strawberry and chocolate ice cream.
Podcast Rec:
Smartless - Vince Vaughn- Hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. What started as a COVID hobby has turned into a 3 year / $100 million contract for these Hollywood legends.
Their discussion with Vince Vaughn is an entertaining, light way to start your day. Most episodes they share are fun as they attract big name celebrities giving them a comfortable platform to share stories.
Quote Rec:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Well said, Mr. President.
Super Bowl Rec:
Let's give the people what they want.
On Sunday, Februrary 9th, 2025, the Buffalo Bills will face off against the Dallas Cowboys.
Bills 24. Cowboys 20.
It's a season of hot takes and resurrection for franchises who've been down on themselves. I'm also looking at you, New York Jets.