The Friday Link for 11/28/25

Howdy all! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

We start with a gem from The Daily Show. I think 5 years ago this would get ZERO laughs because no one would ever think we'd be dumb enough as a country to allow such an incompetent fool into such a position of power, but with Robert F Kennedy Jr. (aka Brainworm Magee) and his bizarro MADE UP health standards, this bit is a gem.  Welcome to RFK Hospital! 

Next up, next Friday the World Cup Draw will happen, and we will learn which teams will face off with each other in group play when the World Cup is played next year.

There have been some truly horrible teams that have managed to qualify for the World Cup.  Sometimes they end up not being bad, but generally that is only a temporary case.  Here are the ten lowest-ranking country teams to make the World Cup. 

Finally tonight we revisit the greatest television show ever (in my opinion), Breaking Bad.  There was so much subtlety and depth to this show.  I had this video pop up in my timeline, and I was instantly gripped again.  But the crazy part is that these video clips are relatively simple scenes.  These are scenes where Walter White and Jesse make meth.  You see the novice nature of what they are doing when they start, and see Walter morph into a drug kingpin. 

Of course, making meth is bad, so don't do it, kids.  That was the point of the series.  It might sound like a harmless thing to do when you need money, but IF you survive the initial feeling your way though the ins and outs of meth dealing, you'll find yourself on a path of death, if you are successful.

Take the cancer.  It's a faster and more dignified way to go out.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

Stay safe!  Get your flu and COVID vaccinations! 

The Friday Link for 11/21/25

Howdy hi all! 

This week, we will have musical flair! First up is comedian Josh Johnson, one of the featured hosts from The Daily Show. Johnson is not only hilarious on The Daily Show, but he also releases comedy bits that play out like a funny TED Talk.

In this one, Josh decides to help white America by explaining the Drake/Kendrick fight.  As an older white guy, I knew a little about this 'war,' but Johnson does a really good job of presenting this like it's a history class.  If you are older and have questions, Professor Johnson is ready to answer them. 

Next up, one of the reasons the TV show Wednesday is getting the buzz it so rightly deserves is that for the second season, they have done ANOTHER iconic dance segment.  In case you didn't see the first one from Season one, here is Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in an all-time iconic TV moment. 

For Season 2, Emma Myers and Evie Templeton do the honors and give us The Dead Dance.  Lady Gaga helping out doesn't hurt!  

Finally tonight, there are two from The Hood Internet.  These remixes from 1989 and 1995 are really good. 

Have a great weekend, and remember to drive safely for Thanksgiving. 

Make sure you stay up to date on your vaccinations! I want you to be safe.

And remember, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an absolute douche.

The Friday Link For 11/14/25

Happy Friday, all!

I think it's time for our first Thanksgiving video. For this, we go to the ANTI-CHEF and his attempt at making the Turducken! I would not attempt this in a million years. 'Turkey skin suit' is a hilarious term! 

Next up is a historic video where Bay State History looks at the last photo of every President.  It's interesting to see how some of them aged, but the McKinley one is really bizarre, right before he was assassinated! 

Then again, we actually have images of Kennedy getting killed. 

Finally tonight, I do love Chicago, and I have greatly enjoyed the historic and architectural tours of the city I have taken.  The growth of Chicago is very fascinating and worth a visit to Daniel Steiner's YouTube page, where he breaks down the maps of the city and how the city grew. 

That's it for this week.  

Make sure to get vaccinated, your flu shot, and your COVID shot.  I want you healthy and alive! 

The Friday Link for 11/7/25

Hi all.

I stumbled upon a podcast, and I'm smitten. History has always been a big interest of mine.  I have posted great historical videos on the Friday Link multiple times, but I might have come across the best and most complete breakdown of historical events I've ever heard/seen!

The Rest is History features Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. They have an extensive historical collection of topics they cover, and every piece I've heard has been stunning.  Witty and funny, but also incredibly well researched, presented, and laid out so that not only do you have history unfold in front of you, but they also do something I love: present a contrarian view to see whether or not history has been fair in certain situations.

This is the YouTube video version of their show, but I have been podcasting them like crazy.  5 Stars!

The first episode I listened to was this one about former US President Grover Cleveland. Was he really a horrible person, or was that just 1880s politics? I know, obscure, but you will be on the edge of your seat for this one. 

The next episode is on from what could be one of the greatest historical presentations of all time, the eleven-part story of Custer's Last Stand.  This presents a wonderful historical lead up, not only talking about who Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull were, the reasons for the eventual confrontation, and a SPOT ON audio description of what exactly happened at Little Big Horn, but as well the consequences afterwards, including the tragedy of the US's treatment of the Native Americans, ending with the unforgivable slaughter at Wounded Knee. 

This is the third episode, where they start talking about the Lakota and Crazy Horse.  If you really want a treat, start at the beginning and listen to the whole 11-part series all the way through.  I place this up on par with Ken Burns' Civil War.  It really is an exceptional piece of historical programming. 

Finally, tonight, Howtown is back asking the question of whether scientists just unearthed an ancient pandemic in the Arctic that will wipe us all out.  Great!

Actually, the discovery is not as terrifying as it was presented! 

Have a great weekend, everyone, and make sure you get your flu and COVID vaccinations!