J-Dub and SportsChump Dissect “ESPN: The Movie”
The question isn’t IF it will be bad. The question is HOW bad?… Read More J-Dub and SportsChump Dissect “ESPN: The Movie”
Month: February 2015
7 Questions with Eddie Clark
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
by Ryan Meehan In November of 1979 Eddie Clark and a friend walked into the Original Improvisation Comedy Club in New York City to audition for a regular spot at the club. Eddie got a chance to show the owner what he could do and despite his lack of…
Why the Names Dewey Baranyk and Les Straker Are Forever Linked In My Mind
A tale of how a love of sports can foster friendships which cross all lines. … Read More Why the Names Dewey Baranyk and Les Straker Are Forever Linked In My Mind
Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 72 – The “Soul Man” Edition
You have to think back to the 1980’s for this one. That was the decade which first brought us North Carolina Tar Heel and Cleveland Cavalier center Brad Daugherty before he became ESPN’s NASCAR expert. If you think going from the NBA to NASCAR is an odd transformation, it can’t be any worse than Daugherty’s… Read More Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 72 – The “Soul Man” Edition
7 Questions with Rob DaRocha
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
by Ryan Meehan Rob was born in New Orleans, and was raised by a single mom in Los Angeles. Contrary to popular belief and unfounded assumptions, he is NOT white. He is actually half El Salvadorian and half Brazilian. Rob is bi-lingual which means that Spanish is his first language…
7 Questions with Meghan Hanley
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
by Ryan Meehan Meghan Hanley is a Brooklyn based, comedian, writer and actress. This past year she appeared on AXSTV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” as well as Fox’s “Laughs.” She’s performed at The Boston, Out of Bounds, Laughing Skull and Women in Comedy Festivals. Last year she was a the…
Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 71 – The “Did I Do That?” Edition
Now that the Knicks have bought out A’mare Stoudamire’s contract, and now that he seems to be headed for Dallas, its time for somebody in the Lone Star state to load up on Steve Urkel jokes. For our full series of Doppelgangers, you can see the most recent entries here, or the archived versions here.
The 50 Worst NFL Free Agent Signings of the Last 25 Years
A common thread amongst NFL Fans is they always have a shopping list of players they think will finally push their teams to the promised land. But as with all things in life, there’s no guarantees. Here at Dubsism, we’ve already warned you about pinning your hopes on the NFL Draft when we pointed out… Read More The 50 Worst NFL Free Agent Signings of the Last 25 Years
The Dubsism Explanation of the NFL Salary Cap For Non-Lawyers/Accountants
Wish you could understand the NFL Salary Cap, but don’t have the time to get an advanced degree in accounting or macroeconomics? Here’s your best shot…… Read More The Dubsism Explanation of the NFL Salary Cap For Non-Lawyers/Accountants
7 Questions with Dennis Regan
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
by Ryan Meehan When Dennis Regan was young, he was on track to fulfill his dream of becoming an NFL quarterback. Unfortunately, he blew his knee out when he was in kindergarten when he came down a little too hard on the teeter totter one spring afternoon. Right then…
7 Questions with Sean Patton
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
By Ryan Meehan Sean Patton is a comedian based in Los Angeles and New York, by way of New Orleans. Sean began doing standup in the Crescent City, and has since performed in comedy clubs across the US and Canada. Sean has also performed at The Melbourne International Comedy…
The Deep Six: Questions For Minnesota Twins Fans
Baseball season is drawing near; by the end of this week Minnesota Twins pitchers and catchers will be in Ft. Myers for Spring Training. This the most awesome time of year for baseball fans, because this is the time of year where everybody has hope. If you are like me and a long-suffering fan of… Read More The Deep Six: Questions For Minnesota Twins Fans
Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 70 – Oddly Enough, It’s About “That 70’s Show”
Since tonight marks the beginning of the NBA’s All-Star weekend, it only makes sense that we should feature a guy making his first All-Star game. The TV relationship between Ashton Kutcher and Mila “Jackie Burkhardt” Kunis on “That 70’s Show” eventually became an exercise in real-life bumping of fuzzy parts. However, this doesn’t work in… Read More Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 70 – Oddly Enough, It’s About “That 70’s Show”
7 Questions with Don Barris
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
By Ryan Meehan Don Barris has a unique brand of comedy unlike most other comedians, and that’s what makes him the perfect closer at The Comedy Store every single night. Barris is the co-creator and star of the cult-classic film “Windy City Heat”, which was developed in the legendary…
So…If You’re Going To Cheat in Little League, At Least Be Smart About It
Obviously, this is a follow-up to my original post on this matter. Yesterday’s decision to strip the Jackie Robinson West (JRW) team from Chicago of it’s U.S. title came as a complete surprise to me, because I thought for sure there was no way Little League International (LLI) was going to kill it’s “feel-good” story… Read More So…If You’re Going To Cheat in Little League, At Least Be Smart About It
RIP Jerry Tarkanian – I Knew He Was A Genius Long Before You Ever Heard Of Him
There’s probably a bunch of people in Las Vegas who don’t know why the flags are all at half-mast today. College basketball fans under the age of 30 may not even remember Jerry Tarkanian, and many others may only know him as the guy who chewed on towels. After all, Tark’s University of Nevada-Las Vegas… Read More RIP Jerry Tarkanian – I Knew He Was A Genius Long Before You Ever Heard Of Him
A Chronology of Minnesota Viking Futility
Unless you live under a rock in a cave at the bottom of a crater on the dark side of the moon which only gets service from Comcast, you know last Sunday the New England Patriots knocked off the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl. You also know that Super Bowl Sunday has become an… Read More A Chronology of Minnesota Viking Futility
The Deep Six: Terrible Sports Ideas Which Thankfully Haven’t Happened Yet
by J-Dub and Ryan Meehan Ideas are the very fabric of innovation. While that line sounds awfully deep for a silly-ass sports blog, it is nonetheless painfully true. Without ideas, as a race we humans would have nothing to do and would spend even more time masturbating. Take we writers of this piece for example.… Read More The Deep Six: Terrible Sports Ideas Which Thankfully Haven’t Happened Yet
Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 69
This one almost sounds like the setup to a joke. “So, a future NBA MVP and an excessively weird 1930’s Mexican artist walk into a bar…” But there’s no joke about the fact that New Orleans Pelicans center Anthony Davis and quirky artist Frida Kahlo share some distinct features. For our full series of Doppelgangers,… Read More Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 69
Our Football Hall of Fame Results Are In – Dubsism Readers Don’t Agree Much With Football Writers
Back when the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their list of 15 finalists for induction, we here at Dubsism offered our readers a chance to cast a ballot as if they were a member of Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). Well, the Dubsists have spoken, and there’s some major differences between what they… Read More Our Football Hall of Fame Results Are In – Dubsism Readers Don’t Agree Much With Football Writers
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