I believe after talking to Ploth and then a couple people at work who watch the show, Michelle and I decided to give Pawn Stars a shot. Lets just say I am SUPER happy we did. We have been taping them as much as possible and didn't realize that we are in the middle of a new season. Every show is new to us...for the most part.
Funk told me that History channel has been really pushing 'reality tv' shows. This is sad to me because they really don't belong on the History channel. I mean what am I learning or how does this pertain to history. Also, what does that say about out society that channels need reality tv to help ratings...yikes.
Yes, Pawn Stars is a reality show but it does belong on the History Channel. For those of you who have never seen it, this show is about a pawn store in Las Vegas (of course). Basically, people come in with random items and the guys there must decide two things. 1 - what is it worth. 2 - can we make money on it. What the show does well is inform the viewer about each item (ie the history of it, why it would be valuable). Also, the guys that run the store always call in experts to help value items.
It really is a fascinating show and I am amazed at how many people have random items from the different wars America has been in. I also love when they buy an old toy or item and restore it. Usually, restoring it gives them a big profit.
If you have 30 min, go check it out. It is a nice informative show.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution - Friday nights!
Forget Biggest Loser. Forget any other tv show. If you could watch any show, please choose this show. Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution is appalling, heartbreaking and fascinating all at the same time. Jamie Oliver took on the UK school system's processed foods and now in the US he is doing much of the same. He is also trying to change the whole community's way of eating. The show takes place in Huntington, West Virginia, statistically one of the unhealthiest cities in the country.
The show is on tonight! It is on episode four. To give you an idea of this show, the first week he walked into a classroom of I would say first or second graders. He would hold up fresh vegetables and the kids had no idea what any of them were. I mean I am not saying I knew what a yucca was but these kids had no idea what a tomato was. Also, what they feed these kids in the cafeteria is appalling. No wonder kids today have a lower expected lifespan than their parents.
The show has really struck a nerve with me in many ways especially now that I have a daughter. If you are free some Friday night and not doing anything, please take a look.
The show is on tonight! It is on episode four. To give you an idea of this show, the first week he walked into a classroom of I would say first or second graders. He would hold up fresh vegetables and the kids had no idea what any of them were. I mean I am not saying I knew what a yucca was but these kids had no idea what a tomato was. Also, what they feed these kids in the cafeteria is appalling. No wonder kids today have a lower expected lifespan than their parents.
The show has really struck a nerve with me in many ways especially now that I have a daughter. If you are free some Friday night and not doing anything, please take a look.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Invention of the DVR
I just am not sure how "good" the invention of the DVR really is. Now, do not get me wrong. I love my DVR and I love having a DVR. However, because I have one, it sucks me into too many tv shows. On top of that, there are TV shows that I would never even think about watching without a DVR. No way I make it through a 2 hour episode of biggest loser live. I usually end up watching that show in about 35-40 minutes tops.
Back in the day of VCR, there was maybe two to three TV shows I would keep up with. Now, there are easily 2-3 shows a night that I keep up with if not more. Here is an idea of what I watch.
Monday - How I Met your mother, House, Greek (I love this show),
Tuesday - NCIS, Biggest Loser, Flipping out, Jon and kate Plus 8,
Wednesday - Criminal Minds, The Unit, Top Chef
Thursday - office, 30 rock, earl, it's always sunny in philly, Grey's, Private Practice, Survivor
Friday - Monk, Pysch, Numbers
Sunday - Amazing Race, Mad Men, Desperate Housewives
Sadly, this is not all of them. We watch a lot more reality tv than this. Well, Michelle does for sure. I know I left off some shows but just wanted to give you an idea of my out of control tv watching. Damn you DVR! This is your fault! I love you DVR.
Alright, well I hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!
Back in the day of VCR, there was maybe two to three TV shows I would keep up with. Now, there are easily 2-3 shows a night that I keep up with if not more. Here is an idea of what I watch.
Monday - How I Met your mother, House, Greek (I love this show),
Tuesday - NCIS, Biggest Loser, Flipping out, Jon and kate Plus 8,
Wednesday - Criminal Minds, The Unit, Top Chef
Thursday - office, 30 rock, earl, it's always sunny in philly, Grey's, Private Practice, Survivor
Friday - Monk, Pysch, Numbers
Sunday - Amazing Race, Mad Men, Desperate Housewives
Sadly, this is not all of them. We watch a lot more reality tv than this. Well, Michelle does for sure. I know I left off some shows but just wanted to give you an idea of my out of control tv watching. Damn you DVR! This is your fault! I love you DVR.
Alright, well I hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Reality TV - Always a game
I want to talk about two shows, Top Chef and Biggest Loser. These are two "reality" shows I do love watching.
Let us first start with Biggest Loser. Before I get into this season , hat scares me the most about Biggest Loser is that people think the show is about showing healthy living. All reality tv is a GAME. This is not different. Coach Dos actually wrote a great blog about this. I highly recommend reading it. I enjoy games. I enjoy these reality tv shows.
After the first few episodes, I have come to realize that these trainers have a HUGE EGOS. Get off your high horse. You are working with people that are ridiculously obese. You have them 24/7. You have them eating 1,200 calories a day. You are not the world's greatest weight loss trainer Jillian. You happen to work in a very unique environment. I was bummed the Red team left. I thought both guys had a great chance of winning. Tracey is crazy. I really have no other way of putting it. She is CRAZY. I really do not have a favorite yet. Red team was my fav. It will be interesting to see how this season plays out. After a couple more weeks, I will form a better opinion on the 5 minutes I see of each of their lives because that is what I do!
Top Chef - Now this is a reality tv show that embraces the game. Quickfires are at the beginning for prizes and main meals are done usually at random places for the elimination each week. On a side note, we have a bet with the Neyers (also avid watchers of this show). Each of us picked a chef to win it all. The losing family has to send a food from their city (i.e. Chicago style pizza if we lose) to the winning team's house. I love gambling. Lets just say that Neyer is already out (never trust the French!!!! I tried to warn you). I am not far behind probably. The final episode could come down to Michelle and Jessica's picks (the brothers).
As for this season, I really like the brothers and either of them could win. I really think the final four is going to be Michael Voltaggio, Bryan Voltaggio, Jennifer Carroll and Kevin Gillespie. My pick, Eli, has floated in the middle since the beginning. Eventually, he will be gone. Anyway, there could be a slip up between now and then but it would not surprise me if that is your final four.
Another reason I like this show is that it gives us ideas of restaurants to check out. Top Chef Master's winner was Rick Bayless. His specialty is Mexican and he is from Chicago. Well, Michelle and I went to one of his restaurants, Topolobampo since the show and are heading to Frontera grill in about 10 days! Spike who was a contestant on the show a few years ago has a eatery in DC. We headed there last weekend with Kathryn. Loved it! The show really does give you good ideas for places to eat. How can you not love that?
Anyway, I really hope Bryan (Jess' pick) gets knocked out on a screw up soon so we can celebrate our victory over the 'Nati folk but I do not see it.
Yeah reality tv! Happy Thursday!
Let us first start with Biggest Loser. Before I get into this season , hat scares me the most about Biggest Loser is that people think the show is about showing healthy living. All reality tv is a GAME. This is not different. Coach Dos actually wrote a great blog about this. I highly recommend reading it. I enjoy games. I enjoy these reality tv shows.
After the first few episodes, I have come to realize that these trainers have a HUGE EGOS. Get off your high horse. You are working with people that are ridiculously obese. You have them 24/7. You have them eating 1,200 calories a day. You are not the world's greatest weight loss trainer Jillian. You happen to work in a very unique environment. I was bummed the Red team left. I thought both guys had a great chance of winning. Tracey is crazy. I really have no other way of putting it. She is CRAZY. I really do not have a favorite yet. Red team was my fav. It will be interesting to see how this season plays out. After a couple more weeks, I will form a better opinion on the 5 minutes I see of each of their lives because that is what I do!
Top Chef - Now this is a reality tv show that embraces the game. Quickfires are at the beginning for prizes and main meals are done usually at random places for the elimination each week. On a side note, we have a bet with the Neyers (also avid watchers of this show). Each of us picked a chef to win it all. The losing family has to send a food from their city (i.e. Chicago style pizza if we lose) to the winning team's house. I love gambling. Lets just say that Neyer is already out (never trust the French!!!! I tried to warn you). I am not far behind probably. The final episode could come down to Michelle and Jessica's picks (the brothers).
As for this season, I really like the brothers and either of them could win. I really think the final four is going to be Michael Voltaggio, Bryan Voltaggio, Jennifer Carroll and Kevin Gillespie. My pick, Eli, has floated in the middle since the beginning. Eventually, he will be gone. Anyway, there could be a slip up between now and then but it would not surprise me if that is your final four.
Another reason I like this show is that it gives us ideas of restaurants to check out. Top Chef Master's winner was Rick Bayless. His specialty is Mexican and he is from Chicago. Well, Michelle and I went to one of his restaurants, Topolobampo since the show and are heading to Frontera grill in about 10 days! Spike who was a contestant on the show a few years ago has a eatery in DC. We headed there last weekend with Kathryn. Loved it! The show really does give you good ideas for places to eat. How can you not love that?
Anyway, I really hope Bryan (Jess' pick) gets knocked out on a screw up soon so we can celebrate our victory over the 'Nati folk but I do not see it.
Yeah reality tv! Happy Thursday!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Underrated TV Show
I am pretty sure I have written about this show before but if you are not watching "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", you are missing out. It is on FX and is one of the best comedies on TV right now. I may rank it #1. The show is so overboard that it is funny. I have no idea how they talked Danny DeVito into being part of the show but I am sure glad they did. He is great.
So, for those of you who do not know the show, it is about a few friends (the buddies and one of the buddies' sister) who own a hole in the wall bar in Philadelphia. Danny DeVito plays the father of the brother/sister. Outside of Devito's character, they are all in their 20s and each show is a different adventure.
Sorry for the pitiful summary but if you want to check out an episode or two, check out the last episode of season 4 or the one from last week involving the road trip (on hulu.com). If you do not like those, you will not like the show.
Happy Hump Day!
So, for those of you who do not know the show, it is about a few friends (the buddies and one of the buddies' sister) who own a hole in the wall bar in Philadelphia. Danny DeVito plays the father of the brother/sister. Outside of Devito's character, they are all in their 20s and each show is a different adventure.
Sorry for the pitiful summary but if you want to check out an episode or two, check out the last episode of season 4 or the one from last week involving the road trip (on hulu.com). If you do not like those, you will not like the show.
Happy Hump Day!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Janice Dickinson is crazy
So more write-up I am celebrity. Get me out of here. Janice Dickinson is on the show and in true celebrity fashion does not want to do anything and is actually quite manipulative. Here is my take on her.
Either she forgets that the cameras are EVERYWHERE or she is insane. I am just not sure which one it is. Let me explain.
So the girls won that infamous math problem challenge. Part of the winning prize was four granola bars, one for each girl. Well, Janice swipes a bar, goes away from camp and stuffs her face with the bar. Then everyone is upset because it appears somone stole the bar. They look around for it and can not find it. Well, Janice then eats ANOTHER bar. Fine. Whatever. She then goes to the confessional room to talk to America and says she has no idea where the bar went and explains that it is missing!!!!!!!!!!
Janice - we can see everything! Cameras are everywhere! Are you insane?
Another story - So camp is out in the open. They do have a outhouse to do business and there is a river pretty close by. Well, at night Janice will wake up. Take one step away from her cot and go #1. This happened enough that the producers sent a warning that this has to stop. If it persists, rats will come and then snakes. She again denies this in camp but people are on to her and then in confessional denies it. JANICE - WE SEE YOU!!!!
She is insane.
Either she forgets that the cameras are EVERYWHERE or she is insane. I am just not sure which one it is. Let me explain.
So the girls won that infamous math problem challenge. Part of the winning prize was four granola bars, one for each girl. Well, Janice swipes a bar, goes away from camp and stuffs her face with the bar. Then everyone is upset because it appears somone stole the bar. They look around for it and can not find it. Well, Janice then eats ANOTHER bar. Fine. Whatever. She then goes to the confessional room to talk to America and says she has no idea where the bar went and explains that it is missing!!!!!!!!!!
Janice - we can see everything! Cameras are everywhere! Are you insane?
Another story - So camp is out in the open. They do have a outhouse to do business and there is a river pretty close by. Well, at night Janice will wake up. Take one step away from her cot and go #1. This happened enough that the producers sent a warning that this has to stop. If it persists, rats will come and then snakes. She again denies this in camp but people are on to her and then in confessional denies it. JANICE - WE SEE YOU!!!!
She is insane.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I am a celebirty. Get me out of here. MATH.
Last night's episode had quite the interesting challenge in it. Let me paint the picture.
Think of a two man saw that lumberjacks use to cut through giant logs. After you are through the log, you free a scroll that contains a long math problem. Basically the math problem consists of around15 number 2-4 digits in length. The only mathmatical functions within the problem are addition and subtraction. The final answer will be a four digit number that is a combination for a lock. The first team to open the lock wins the challenge.
It is guys vs girls. John Salley and Stephen Baldwin vs Torrie Wilson and Patti Blago.
In what I thought was going to be the shock of the night, the girls saw through the wood faster than the guys. I am still not sure how this is possible. Maybe since Salley is so much taller, the blade keep getting stuck. I am just not sure. Anyway, the women start working on the math problem....
After 7 minutes of working on the problem, the guys are through. This math problem is not complicated and there are TWO people there. This math problem is something like this.
267-84+456-124+784-76+390+91-23+211-543+832-211+112-34
After 36 minutes, the women finally crack the code. 36 MINUTES! ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Two people. TWO. Listen. You take this problem one step at a time and make the second person remember where you are at. Is that hard? NO! This should have been complete in under 5 minutes.
Here is what I mean..
267-84 = 183. You tell the 2nd person to remember 183. Now add 456. 639. Tell that person to keep 639 in their mind. And so forth.
I am completely amazed at how terrible they were at math. Addition and Subtraction. I am willing to bet that my nephew Jackson and I could have solved this math problem in under 10 minutes without even breaking a sweat.
What a show.
Think of a two man saw that lumberjacks use to cut through giant logs. After you are through the log, you free a scroll that contains a long math problem. Basically the math problem consists of around15 number 2-4 digits in length. The only mathmatical functions within the problem are addition and subtraction. The final answer will be a four digit number that is a combination for a lock. The first team to open the lock wins the challenge.
It is guys vs girls. John Salley and Stephen Baldwin vs Torrie Wilson and Patti Blago.
In what I thought was going to be the shock of the night, the girls saw through the wood faster than the guys. I am still not sure how this is possible. Maybe since Salley is so much taller, the blade keep getting stuck. I am just not sure. Anyway, the women start working on the math problem....
After 7 minutes of working on the problem, the guys are through. This math problem is not complicated and there are TWO people there. This math problem is something like this.
267-84+456-124+784-76+390+91-23+211-543+832-211+112-34
After 36 minutes, the women finally crack the code. 36 MINUTES! ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Two people. TWO. Listen. You take this problem one step at a time and make the second person remember where you are at. Is that hard? NO! This should have been complete in under 5 minutes.
Here is what I mean..
267-84 = 183. You tell the 2nd person to remember 183. Now add 456. 639. Tell that person to keep 639 in their mind. And so forth.
I am completely amazed at how terrible they were at math. Addition and Subtraction. I am willing to bet that my nephew Jackson and I could have solved this math problem in under 10 minutes without even breaking a sweat.
What a show.
I am celebrity. Get me out of here.
Ok, Sorry for the lack of blogs. I promise to pick it up. I really need to let off a little steam here. The commute to work every day this week has been 54 and rainy and this celebrity show is blowing my mind.
I will do an overview of the show tomorrow but right now I want to talk Patti Blagojevich.
I can not BELIEVE the angle she is taking. Woe is me and my family. My husband is a great man. We have done nothing wrong. ENOUGH.
Your husband is a crook and so are you. Your real estate company has been in business with Tony Rezko for over 10 years. After getting big lump sums of money from Rezko, he then sends Rod, our ex govenor, a list of candidates (19) that Rezko wants to be put on nonpaying boards. Our govenor appoints 10 of them to to a state board or commission.
Last night she had the audacity to defend their decision to live in their house in Chicago. They didn't want to uproot their kids and move to springfield. Well, guess what, then DONT RUN FOR GOVENOR. I really dont care if you and your kids stay up in Chicago but for Rod to commute every day to Springfield is $5,800. That is right. He was costing the tax payers $5,800 a day to commute. Sounds pretty silly considering our budget is so far in deficit. She said on tv "The people of springfield felt slighted." REALLY! As a tax payer of Illinois, I feel slighted! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
On one of the wire taps, Rod was asked about this high commuting charge and was basically asked what do you think the citizens of Illinois think about it. His response "F*&K them." Real nice.
What is even worse is that the other celebrities are taking it hook, line and sinker. Are you kidding me? I can only imagine that national audience is too.
I am going crazy. They should have put an informed citizen of Illinois in camp too.
I keep watching to see what she will say next. She is UNBELIEVABLE. I guess she is a good match for Rod. Both are just out of this world.
I will do an overview of the show tomorrow but right now I want to talk Patti Blagojevich.
I can not BELIEVE the angle she is taking. Woe is me and my family. My husband is a great man. We have done nothing wrong. ENOUGH.
Your husband is a crook and so are you. Your real estate company has been in business with Tony Rezko for over 10 years. After getting big lump sums of money from Rezko, he then sends Rod, our ex govenor, a list of candidates (19) that Rezko wants to be put on nonpaying boards. Our govenor appoints 10 of them to to a state board or commission.
Last night she had the audacity to defend their decision to live in their house in Chicago. They didn't want to uproot their kids and move to springfield. Well, guess what, then DONT RUN FOR GOVENOR. I really dont care if you and your kids stay up in Chicago but for Rod to commute every day to Springfield is $5,800. That is right. He was costing the tax payers $5,800 a day to commute. Sounds pretty silly considering our budget is so far in deficit. She said on tv "The people of springfield felt slighted." REALLY! As a tax payer of Illinois, I feel slighted! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
On one of the wire taps, Rod was asked about this high commuting charge and was basically asked what do you think the citizens of Illinois think about it. His response "F*&K them." Real nice.
What is even worse is that the other celebrities are taking it hook, line and sinker. Are you kidding me? I can only imagine that national audience is too.
I am going crazy. They should have put an informed citizen of Illinois in camp too.
I keep watching to see what she will say next. She is UNBELIEVABLE. I guess she is a good match for Rod. Both are just out of this world.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Top Chef
So, last season Michelle got me watching Top Chef. It was in Chicago so it was not a hard sell. I watched my first episode last night of the new season that takes places in New York. I heard that I have to pick a winner for the year. I like team Europe but there is no way I can root for them. Someone from the US has to win. I can not believe Ariane is even on the show. She should have been booted this week. Not a good call Jess. I am going with Jeff. He is from Niceville. NICE! Let the games begin!
Monday, September 22, 2008
A little homage to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Season Four just started and the second episode was just amazing. This show can miss from time to time but I have put together a little video of some of my favorite scenes. I hope you enjoy!
Cheers!!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
YESSSSSS!!!!! The Shield's return date
FINALLY! FX has announced the exact date The Shield is coming back . So mark your calendars because Vic Mackey is coming back on September 2 for one last time!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Yo Mallory!
So, I was watching Desperate Housewives with my wife (make fun of me later) when I was taken back by one of the actresses. I was not taken back in a good way. Basically, Justine Bateman is on the show for a a few episodes and it did not take me long to figure out who she was and my goodness, time has not been nice to her. She has not aged well. Or maybe they made her look worse because she plays a drug dealer on the show. I am having trouble finding a picture to do justice of what I saw on Sunday.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Adam Corrolla - Dancing with the Stars
I have to admit. I am a fan of dancing with the stars. If I had to watch it live, I would not be. This is a great show to fast forward through. There is a lot of garbage time. I have not watched all the seasons just the ones with celebrities I am interested in. Well, this season, Adam Corrolla is on the show.
He is good friends obviously with Jimmy Kimmel but also with Sports Guy. Before the season started, it was fun reading Sports Guy bash him in his articles and make fun of him on his podcasts. Well, Mr. Corrolla is no where near a dancer. Most of the celebrities they pick have some sort of dancing background or are highly athletic. Mr. Corrolla is neither of these and it is fun to watch a normal guy struggle with these dances. Amazing he has made it through the first two weeks of elimination.
If you have a chance to tape the show, I say do it. Adam Corrolla is always funny and you can always relate to the way he is struggling!
My guess though is that he will be voted off the show next week!
He is good friends obviously with Jimmy Kimmel but also with Sports Guy. Before the season started, it was fun reading Sports Guy bash him in his articles and make fun of him on his podcasts. Well, Mr. Corrolla is no where near a dancer. Most of the celebrities they pick have some sort of dancing background or are highly athletic. Mr. Corrolla is neither of these and it is fun to watch a normal guy struggle with these dances. Amazing he has made it through the first two weeks of elimination.
If you have a chance to tape the show, I say do it. Adam Corrolla is always funny and you can always relate to the way he is struggling!
My guess though is that he will be voted off the show next week!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Shield
If you have never seen the Shield or do not watch the Shield, well, quite frankly, what the hell is wrong with you? The Shield is just an amazing show that was a trend setter. If you ever get the chance, the re-runs are on Spike. Well, the last 13 episodes ever will run this year on FX. They were supposed to air in March but thanks to the writers' strike, they will not run until September (even though they have all been filmed).
Here is my source.
This makes me very sad. My Vic Mackey fix can not wait this long!!!!
Also, I have the first four seasons on DVD if you interested in picking up the show.
Here is my source.
This makes me very sad. My Vic Mackey fix can not wait this long!!!!
Also, I have the first four seasons on DVD if you interested in picking up the show.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Biggest Loser last night
Last night's episode of the biggest loser was awesome. The twists were enough to keep the teams on their toes and even the strategies they came up with were no good. If you ever wanted to watch an episode, last night's was the one to watch.
Personally, I do not like the black team at all. They are cocky and by they, I mean just the one brother. In all honesty, they workout very hard and are probably ready to go home and be on their own. I really hope that the grey team wins. They are very nice to everyone. They workout hard and they stay away from back stabbing people.
Personally, I do not like the black team at all. They are cocky and by they, I mean just the one brother. In all honesty, they workout very hard and are probably ready to go home and be on their own. I really hope that the grey team wins. They are very nice to everyone. They workout hard and they stay away from back stabbing people.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Biggest Loser
I know that many of you watch and enjoy the biggest loser. The following blog is a good look into the weight loss cycles seen on the show. It really shows you the power of water weight.
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