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Knox McCoy on the State of Pop Culture and Tennessee
This week the StoryMen are talking all things pop culture with author, podcaster, and legendary Tennessean Knox McCoy. Basically when Knox talks about any subject it becomes instantly more...
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Matt Mikalatos Is Cheap!
Wait, that came out wrong. I’ve been trying to come up with the best title to tell people about an amazing sale taking place for some of my favorite books ever. But I keep writing titles for this post...
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If Only Mr. Smith Could Still Get to Washington
So, the American government RIGHT? Oy. What a mess. As someone who teaches all things U.S. politics and government I will at least say how good these crazy political times are for in class discussion...
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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
The title of this post is one of those questions that probably makes people roll there eyes. I don’t mean physically removing their eyes and rolling them around on the ground. That would be gross. And...
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Arsenic and Old Lace
If you’re gonna talk about classic movies at Halloween time, the most obvious choices are Frankenstein or Dracula or The Mummy or The Birds. So Melissa Tagg and I didn’t choose any of those. Instead,...
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StoryMen One Year Anniversary!
One year after JR., Matt and myself met we found ourselves back together again, live and in person, to record a special anniversary show. Lots of laughs in this episode as we: Reveal our REAL names...
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Save Saeed
I was in Dayton, Ohio yesterday for church where I worshiped alongside a remarkable woman whose husband may be killed at any moment. Naghmeh Abedini received word last week that her husband...
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Boxers and Saints by Gene Yang
Gene Yang is brilliant. He’s an award winning artist and writer whose famous word American Born Chinese will blow your mind. We were SO excited to get to interview Gene about his latest work called...
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What’s Up, Doc?
I’m about to make a BIG statement. The 1972 film What’s Up, Doc? may be the greatest comedy ever made. Now from what I can tell, most people will say “huh?” For one, a lot of people don’t know any...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. You just finished reading Ralph Waldo Emerson! Consider leaving a comment!You just finished reading Ralph Waldo Emerson!...
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My Birthday Video 2013!
Hey ya’ll! I miss you internet. Well, it’s my birthday and I’m checking in with some thoughts on life and a hint at some updates. Can't see the video in your RSS reader or email? Click Here! You just...
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WestJet Christmas Miracle
Ho ho ho. Time to dump a little Christmas cheer in your mugs. Can't see the video in your RSS reader or email? Click Here! Only in Canada eh? You just finished reading WestJet Christmas Miracle!...
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Why Media Manipulation of Women’s Bodies is a Public Health Problem
Most of us are savvy enough to realize that most of what advertising promises us is a myth. But how dangerous are these lies? This video appeared over at Upworthy (I discovered it when author AnnaLisa...
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Classic Christmas Movies
No, I’m not talking about classics like everyone’s faves from the 1980s (A Christmas Story and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation). I’m talking about classic Hollywood Christmas movies, and I’m...
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Fox News Declares Whitest Christmas Ever
Some stories just won’t go away until I write about them. But maybe you haven’t heard about Honky Jesus and Cracker Santa yet. So here’s the rundown on this cable news debacle. Don’t worry I’ll try to...
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Swedish Chef, Animal & Beaker Sing a Christmas Song
And with this amazing performance my day is already complete, and it’s only lunchtime. Can't see the video in your RSS reader or email? Click Here! You just finished reading Swedish Chef, Animal &...
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Happy New Year 2014!
Happy New Year! Before I make a quick observation, let me scintillate you with some of my big “firsts” of 2014. First Meal: breakfast burritos First Music: Listened to Binaural by Pearl Jam while...
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I’m Moving to Dallas! Can We Stay In Touch?
Super short version: I’m moving to Texas and want to keep in contact with everyone I know, or anyone who’s interested, through a simple “Friends of Clay” letter I’ll send out every couple months. I...
View ArticleTalking Pop Culture in Education on HuffPostLive! [Video]
A producer from HuffPostLive contacted me the other night to join a segment on Dr. Anthony Tobia, a professor of psychiatry at Rutgers who uses Seinfeld to teach third and fourth year students. The...
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