the bill colrus quickie linky blog

is watching a doc on the cinematic turd, “Heaven’s Gate,” while I edit copy.

Dec 23rd

“Clint Eastwood was the only one who ever said ‘no’ to (Michael Cimino).”...

Dec 23rd

To all my Twitter friends: May the taste of the bass be in your face this Christmas. |...

Dec 23rd

…and if you’ve never heard “Open My Eyes,” well, then, I just don’t...

Dec 23rd

is currently celebrating The Nazz’s entire catalog. “Forget All About It” = Pure...

Dec 23rd

is conducting his monthly mass unfollow. It’s not you, it’s me.

Dec 23rd

Wow. In 1963, roughly 3 out of 4 doctors in the United States were members of the AMA. Today, less...

Dec 23rd

2005 called. It wants its “I like the British version of ‘The Office’...

Dec 23rd

One thing women will never do as well as men? Impressions of gay men.

Dec 23rd

Local politicians make sure bad news is slipped through on Friday nights or on weekends. National...

Dec 22nd

OK, lunch, you don’t have to twist my arm.

Dec 22nd

All I want for Christmas is my two frontal lobes back. #somuchwork #officegettingsmalleragain

Dec 22nd

Dear Earth: If you are striving to be famous or a star in order to make yourself feel better, you...

Dec 22nd

sincerely hates politics. It’s a never-ending game of “gotcha” and hypocrisy, and...

Dec 22nd

It’s important to me that you know you are free. ‘Cuz I never want to make you change...

Dec 22nd

is worried that his worrying about global warming has compromised his immune system, making him more...

Dec 22nd

I support “War and Peace.” I’ve never read it, and don’t know much about it,...

Dec 22nd

wishes Copenhagen made a Pakistan-favored snuff.

Dec 22nd

I once watched my friend Stan eat an entire case of these. | http://tinyurl.com/35glu

Dec 22nd

Christmas Shopping Alert: The Big Lots on Brainerd Road has a TON of decent cut-out DVD’s on...

Dec 22nd

The world is coming to an end. Parade magazine had two conservatives on the cover last week.

Dec 22nd

The best Christmas tune you’ve likely not yet heard this year. | http://tinyurl.com/yccdta5...

Dec 21st

Merry Christmas to you, too, Kurtis Blow. | http://tinyurl.com/ycj2j3q...

Dec 21st

Recently, on his radio show, Glenn Beck praised some comments by Bill Ayers. And I found myself...

Dec 21st

My next podcast: I will be making a 30-minute (give or take) “song” with nothing but...

Dec 21st

Just heard a guy refer to the GUY at Steamboat as “Copy, No Copy.” No, dude, the PLACE...

Dec 21st

wishes he had just sold Chattem. #CHApaid

Dec 21st

somehow finds himself watching the “Behind the Music” episode on Grand Funk Railroad on...

Dec 18th

Ho ho ho! Win a Macbook Pro from @dealsplus for Christmas. Details here: http://bit.ly/7kMWCB

Dec 18th

RT @zachairy: Here’s some sound business advice: Don’t barter, don’t do it for...

Dec 18th

needs a theme/topic for his next music podcast.

Dec 18th

Your day could rock a little more, I’m sure. Listen to my podcast: http://tinyurl.com/ydw8usz

Dec 18th

Hark! How Harold Ramis Swings #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

The First Motel #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Little Drunken Boy #1stdraftxmassongs...

Dec 17th

Heart! The Barracuda They Will Sing #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Frosty the Beer Mug #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Walking Around the Christmas Tree #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Woking Around the Christmas Tree #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Do You Smell What I Smell? #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Sea Shantying Around the Christmas Tree #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Crispix #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Gay Ride #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Here We Come A-Waaaasssssuuuuppppping #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Man, this day is crazy whack. #officefullofwork #slowlycirclingme #help

Dec 17th

Takako Minekawa covers NRBQ’s “Christmas Wish.” |...

Dec 17th

Deck the Deck #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Oh, the jokes I could make… | http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/79008352.html

Dec 17th

Whose Child Is This? #1stdraftxmassongs

Dec 17th

Yer (Seriously) Awesome n’ FREE mp3 o’ the Day: “Freedom Fighters” by...

Dec 17th

I just read an online product review that contained the following sentence: “It was way too...

Dec 17th

“Sorry, I can’t. I have line dancing class that night.” #thingsiwillneversay

Dec 16th

Awesome: Bob Brainen’s WFMU tribute to late NRBQ guitarist Steve Ferguson. |...

Dec 16th

Art of the Day: My Little, nay, Custom Pony: http://tinyurl.com/y9a2wws

Dec 16th

is knee-deep in revisions AND Day Two of a “Degrassi High” YouTube marathon.

Dec 16th

Men who look like old lesbians: http://tinyurl.com/ycrb5j7

Dec 16th

I gotta say, the thought of taking my son to fly a kite for the first time has me beyond excited....

Dec 16th

I gotta say, the thought of taking my son to fly a kite for the first has me beyond excited....

Dec 15th

A thought for the day: By trying to delay your demise through compromise, you will surely ensure it.

Dec 15th

While unexpected and somewhat unpopular right now, the Mike Cameron signing will turn out to be a...

Dec 15th

You just have to love Tommy Jett: http://images.chattanoogan.com/photo_images/gallery_34296.jpg

Dec 15th

If you haven’t heard my podcast, your life is decidedly less rocktastic:...

Dec 14th

A thought: The Red Sox MIGHT be in the midst of their most genius postseason yet. #redsox

Dec 14th

One prevailing Red Sox rumor circling the Interwebs: Bos. signs Lackey. Trades Buchholz and...

Dec 14th

Folks: Lackey signing means they can make a trade for a bat AND maintain/improve starting rotation....

Dec 14th

Wow. Mike Keneally’s “Scambot” No. 2 album of the year in Buffalo News:...

Dec 14th

1. Richard Gilewitz is an amazing guitarist. 2. He’s playing at Charles and Myrtle’s...

Dec 11th

My new podcast contains absolutely no Christmas music. Listen/download/rock out here:...

Dec 11th

Win a Macbook Pro from @DealsPlus. Details here: http://bit.ly/7kMWCB

Dec 11th

Nice. I just found a place online to watch the Scott Walker documentary, “30 Century...

Dec 11th

You have never seen a music documentary like this:...

Dec 11th

My “More Songs About Music and Tunes” podcast is FINALLY ready for your ears....

Dec 11th

Is it me, or does Avatar look avatarded?

Dec 11th

Another fun company Christmas party is in the books. Loose Cannon. Eric Jackson won the Franklin...

Dec 11th

Through the synergistic efforts of my partnering non-profits, I have become a catalyst for a hopeful...

Dec 10th

Bwaahahaa! | The “If I can’t have Hanley, I’ll sign everyone else in baseball...

Dec 10th

Wow. | Editor and Publisher, 108-year-old journalism industry publication, is shutting down. (RT:...

Dec 10th

Call me crazy, but I still like Mike Lowell’s bat. First base/DH platoon to rest his hips and...

Dec 10th

thinks there are not nearly enough bowling songs.

Dec 10th

Podcast. Ready. Today. Finally.

Dec 10th

I could watch this all day:...

Dec 9th

is mildly embarrassed about how much he used to like “Degrassi Junior High.”

Dec 9th

RT @OHnewsroom: Copy Editor to new night shift Reporter: “You only get to use one exclamation point...

Dec 9th

Please say a prayer for @love2laugh and her family on the loss of Danielle.

Dec 9th

RT @jimgaffigan: Is the Pointsetta the candy corn or Peeps of flowers?

Dec 8th

I just bought these suits for my entire family. Thanks, @josiahq! | http://tinyurl.com/ygjvdvl...

Dec 8th

Health care vs. the Value of Human Life. |...

Dec 8th

IMHO, this is one of the single greatest recordings of any song ever. |...

Dec 8th

Fave Christmas song: “Oh come, All Ye Faithful.” Least Fave: “Santa...

Dec 8th

Hey, Paul: There is no rhythm guitar part in your song. Put the guitar down. |...

Dec 8th

When Richard Thompson was merely the guitarist. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id-uy—H8tQ...

Dec 8th

One last solicitation before I wrap up this podcast: Please suggest good (preferably trippy/obscure)...

Dec 8th

Our photog just opened a new case of tapes! #impropermediatweeting

Dec 8th

is at work, about to eat lunch, and wishes it was warm outside. Because I know you want to know....

Dec 8th

Dear Right: While the Left is obsessing over Sarah Palin, develop another candidate.

Dec 8th

as they have talked about this not being transparent.” #uhhh #comeagain #??? (2/2)

Dec 8th

Harry Reid: “For them to talk about non-transparency is to talk about the rest of the...

Dec 8th

has found a bunch more great audio. This podcast is completing itself at its own pace, it seems.

Dec 8th

Ron Littlefield, 2005: “Any serious business prospect looking to relocate would not be...

Dec 8th

Folks, I just learned that a guy I knew drank himself to death. If you need help, please get it. If...

Dec 8th

My prayers go out to the family of Michael Lacey. He will be missed.

Dec 8th

Thankfully, only conservative women get breast cancer. |...

Dec 8th

Your record collection is getting bored. Hurry! Download my R. Stevie Moore mix today! |...

Dec 7th

First thought while watching “Tyson” — Mike Tyson is considerably smarter than...

Dec 7th

It’s about time… “Phat Beach” is FINALLY available on Hulu.

Dec 7th

Yer FREE n’ Awesome (n’ Freakin’ Hilarious) mp3 of the Day: “The Sink and...

Dec 7th

Ernie Paik has once again participated in National Solo Album Month. | http://tinyurl.com/yauk8bz...

Dec 7th

This newspaper incorrectly reported that parents understand. Actually, it seems parents just...

Dec 7th

A new custom photo card website launched by a high school classmate of mine and his design team. |...

Dec 7th

I heart originality: A good read on a non-conformist VW dealer in Florida. | http://bit.ly/66JnED...

Dec 7th

Yeah, daily newspapers are pretty much officially out of touch now. | http://bit.ly/4HjhxI

Dec 4th

RT @brittneyg: RT @awryone: Super Walmart - where convenience meets OH MY GOD DID YOU SEE THAT BABY...

Dec 4th

is now in podcast upload mode…

Dec 4th

is now listening to the FINAL MIX of his podcast.

Dec 4th

is your main man if you’re looking for trouble. I’ll take no lip ‘cause no...

Dec 4th

While the birthers were verklempt, the economy wept.

Dec 4th

The NRBQ kids album is so so so so good.

Dec 4th

A high school classmate of mine, Nicole Laporte, appeared on “Nightline” last night:...

Dec 4th

Patches, I’m dependin’ on you, son.

Dec 4th

Some art for my soon-to-be-released podcast. http://tweetphoto.com/5812054

Dec 4th

finally made a tricky French connection.

Dec 4th

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ryan Camp, for the FREE. 35”. TV. So awesome…

Dec 4th

is pretty sure that Ron Paul chugged an entire pot of coffee prior to his appearance on C-Span...

Dec 4th

So, so, so awesome: Vintage “Skateboard Kings” documentary from 1978. Part 1 of 7. |...

Dec 3rd

Yer FREE and Awesome mp3 (and Bill’s podcast tease) of the Day: “Penetration” by...

Dec 3rd

You’d be hard-pressed to find a sweeter bunch of folks than the folks who run Steamboat on...

Dec 3rd

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Ye-Ye-YE-YE-YE-YE-YE-YEAH! #ivegotanunctrollableurge #wannatellyouallaboutit

Dec 3rd

RIP Eric Woolfson (1945-2009) | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALC7kt6iUHY (HT: @Public_Interest)

Dec 3rd

can’t help but think if Tiger had had his caddy drive his Caddy, he wouldn’t be in this...

Dec 3rd

WRCB — Update on Julia Corker carjacking. | http://www.wrcbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11613148

Dec 3rd

POLITICO — Julia Corker carjacked. |...

Dec 3rd

WJLA — Julia Corker carjacked. | http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/1209/683821.html

Dec 3rd

WTVC — Update on Julia Corker carjacking. |...

Dec 3rd

My son shares his name with one of my favorite Meat Puppets tunes. |...

Dec 3rd

That riff never gets old. | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4kWAMtE9U #atrhythmandbrewstonight

Dec 3rd

Yo mama is so dumb that when she heard about the crib recall she tried to take yo house back to the...

Dec 2nd

This podcast I’m making is a puzzling mix of the WAY obscure and the WAY popular....

Dec 2nd

Very cool: Top 100 American Speeches of the 20th Century. (58 with audio) |...

Dec 2nd

Fun Fact: Abraham Lincoln never used the word “I” in the Gettysburg Address.

Dec 2nd

Everything about this is awesome: http://tinyurl.com/yamxfcx #story #design #photo #audio #event Mad...

Dec 2nd

Ali’s car got stolen on Main St. around 9:40 PM. If you see a green Honda CRV 1998, give a...

Dec 2nd

is making super-mega-awesome progress on this music podcast.

Dec 2nd

I’ll say it again: Craig Ferguson’s monologues are in another league.

Dec 2nd

Dear Chris Matthews: That “enemy camp” is putting their lives on the line to defend the...

Dec 2nd

Why, yes, I WILL accept a 35” TV for free. Thanks!

Dec 2nd

“Call Huuulllllcccoooooo!!!” Seriously, I can do this…

Dec 1st

Informal prediction: Holiday sales will be down 5 to 10 percent this year. #hopeIamwrong

Dec 1st

If you want a 50-minute podcast created in a mere 16 months, then I’m your guy.

Dec 1st

RT @sportsguy33: Intriguing idea: Pedroia to SS? An innovative way to potentially defeat the Curse...

Dec 1st

IMHO, moving Pedroia to short and then acquiring Brandon Phillips from the Reds would be fantastic....

Dec 1st

RT @stratparrott: Sometimes, the difficulty of working with some groups in Chatt. makes me want to...

Dec 1st

is quickly realizing that trying to distill all of Ernie Paik’s stellar mix CDs into one mix...

Dec 1st

Obama’s prime-time address on Afghanistan to preempt “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”...

Dec 1st

If the WH gate-crashers were trying to make a point, then they are annoying. If they just really...

Dec 1st