iPhone App of the Day

Introducing a new bit today: iPhone app of the day. Tory and I love introducing new bits, so I thought this was perfect. Tory recently got me hooked on Stick Golf. Now, it is addicting. I have unlocked all the courses and shot even or under par on all but two courses: crazy cactus and rooftops - which is my favorite. I highly recommend buying this for 99 cents.

Now, considering this app costs a dollar, it is only fitting I embed this song:



I hope you find your dollar to buy ‘Stick Golf” and hope you enjoy!

Hey Paul, I'm Tayne.

It's 4:30 in the afternoon and there have been no posts today? I bet our handful of followers are pissed. Well cool down, here is one of my favorite skits from the Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

"Computer, load up Celery Man, please."

Leno’s Gibson Joke Falls Flat

ABC.news has a good piece on Leno telling a horrible joke at Mel Gibson’s expense during his stand-up routine at a comedy club. Little does Leno know, his jokes always fall flat - but this was just wrong, too.

Good Old Fashioned Leno Bashing

I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching David Letterman make fun of Jay Leno.

Band of the Afternoon: Nico Vega

Tory’s song of the day got me thinking: How can I top him? Got it. Band of the day. So, here is ‘Be Giving’ from Nico Vega and my soon-to-be wife, Aja. She’s easy on the eyes. I highly recommend picking up their album at your local iTunes store.

Song of the Afternoon

I've had this song in my head all day so I thought I would share and try getting it stuck in yours.

Introducing a New Bit

I've decided to add another bit to my rotating themes. So far I've given you: W Wednesdays, Quote of the Day, Stumble Upon of the Day, From the Mrs., and Song of the Afternoon.

Today I introduce...

Matthew Moment Mondays! Enjoy! (Hopefully there are enough videos on youtube to keep this up)

I should also mention that the Reelz Channel is showing back to back episodes every week. Set your DVRs.

Scene of the Day

Tory’s infamous post on Andy requesting a ‘bottle of suds’ made me laugh quite hard. I was trying real hard to top that, but I can’t and simply fail at life today. All I could think about was the clip from Community embedded above. Dean Pelton to me steals every scene he is in. And that’s difficult considering this is one of the best casts on t.v. today.

And remember: "The funny thing is - on the outside, I was an honest man, straight as an arrow. I had to come to prison to be a crook. "

Quote of the Day

"I think a man working outdoors feels more like a man if he can have a bottle of suds."
- Andy Dufresne

It's friday and I sure could go for an icy cold bohema style beer.

Jack and Conan

I came across this today and thought it was pretty cool. Conan O'Brien and his band playing Seven Nation Army at Jack White's Third Man Records. I'm ready for Conan to be back on TV, not much longer until November!



Here's one of my favorite White Stripes videos with a Conan cameo.

A Conversation About Concerts

Last night the lady and I went to the My Morning Jacket concert at Charter One Pavilion and it got me thinking, out of the shows I've been to what are my favorite? What are my least favorite? Even though I had a blast last night and the show was really good, it doesn't make my list of favorite shows I've been to (I would really like to see My Morning Jacket again at an indoor venue). Here are my favorite, least favorite, and comments on other concerts I've seen.

Favorite Shows
1. South / Margot and the Nuclear So and So's / Something for Rockets at the Double Door - Chicago
2. U2 at Kemper Arena - Kansas City
3. The Dead Weather at the Vic - Chicago

Least Favorite Shows
1. Tom Petty at Sandstone Amphitheater - Kansas City
2. Dave Matthews Band at Sandstone Amphitheater - Kansas City

Loudest Show
Foo Fighters at AllState Arena - Rosemont, IL

Awesome Recent Shows
1. The Whigs at the Bottom Lounge - Chicago
2. The Heartless Bastards at the Bottom Lounge - Chicago

Bands I've never seen and will pay large amounts to see them if I have to
The White Stripes
The Black Keys

Ladies and Gentlemen, Uncle Chaddy D. Daddy

Ted Brogan

Nick | MySpace Video

I’m very excited to announce that I’m a first-time uncle! I have a nephew who is doing well. And I’m very excited that the above video didn’t happen with my brother and sis-in-law. I mean, can you imagine having to listen to Charlie Sheen? I wish that upon no one. Congrats again!

The Gridiron

I love my Jayhawks and find this entertaining, but this is a terrible rip-off of HBO's Hard Knocks series. Here is the teaser and episodes 1 and 2.

The Gridiron (Teaser) from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo.

The Gridiron - Episode 1 from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo.

The Gridiron - Episode 2 from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo.

Our Friends Heidi, TJ, Susan, and Jamie

I can’t tell what the best part of this gem is. The introductions alone of our friends make it worth it. I don’t think I get the ‘basketball’ move, I have never used that in a game before. Anyway, learn some of these moves and you’ll be the hit of the party!

Tory’s day may be filled with Charlie brown sad music, but mine is filled with “Country Hip Hop” electric guitar!

Cue the Charlie Brown Music

I had plans yesterday to get up and take care of a few things that needed to be done. Instead, I watched 3 hours of Arrested Development on IFC. It was a Sunday Fun Day indeed. The Mrs. seemed to enjoy it too, the next step will be introducing her to all three seasons I have on DVD.

Can't Wait for November

Just like the promo embedded below, this post is short and sweet.

My Friday Shuffle is Playing the Goods

My iTunes shuffle mode has been playing a lot of South and Margot the Nuclear So and So's today, so here is a little taste of two of my favorite bands.



Band members from Margot get on stage with South at the end of this video.



It also looks like Margot has a new album coming out sometime in September. That makes sense since they're starting up a new tour and I'll be seeing them on Sept 19th.

Hear I Am!

Anytime I'm lost - and it is a lot - my brothers just sing this song together at once and I magically appear; and all is right in the world again! And by 'magically appear' I mean, that within the thick, furry KC Wolf mascot helmet I wear, I hear a faint "somewhere out there" drop my routine - usually thrusting my business towards unwanted on-lookers - and start running towards them!

Since I am the KC Wolf, I have decided that this song is the song I will use to get the CHIEFS fans pumped up! It's best to imagine that at the beginning of the video when you see a mysterious man walk and knock on the door that you picture me as the KC Wolf!

Where's Chad?

No posts from Chad since Tuesday? Where are you Chad? Our readers have a fever and the only prescription is more CDDY. Here are my predictions on what happened to Chad:

He is sleeping because after eating a two egg special at Ann Sather he followed it up with a meatball sub from Subway, wings from Fizz and a steak from Tango Sur. "Chad wants a steak!"

He is KC Wolf and he's at training camp. CHIEFS!!!

He is watching recorded episodes of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

He's at the batting cages getting ready for the fall softball season.

My money is on option 2. Chad is KC Wolf and he is getting ready to thrust his mid section all season long at Arrowhead.

Whigs on Conan's Old Show Tonight!

The Whigs will be performing on the Tonight Show with Douche Bag McGee this evening. I'm going to have to plan this perfectly so I never see Leno's fat head or hear his stupid voice. I guess I could record it but that means I would have to watch his dumb head wobble back and forth in fast forward, "Hiya Folks, Hiya Folks, Hiya Folks".

I bet he's making a just terrible joke in this picture. "How about that Jet Blue flight attendant? Talk about a bad day..." (smirk, laugh at your own joke)

Halloween with Mumford & Sons

I just learned that Mumford & Sons will be playing at the Vic on Oct. 31 and tickets go on sale tomorrow! I know how I'll be spending my Friday morning. Here are a couple of my favorite songs by them, "Winter Winds" and "The Cave". I'll also be seeing My Morning Jacket this Tuesday. Last time I tried to see them one of the band members fell off the stage the night before and the show I was going to see was canceled. Hopefully everything goes well this time around.

CHIEFS!!!

Not sure how I came across this but I found it really lame. Love the Chiefs, hate KC Wolf. The only thing he is the director of is thrusting his business when the Chiefs score. "TOUCHDOWN KANSAS CITY!!" and KC Wolf is now playing with himself.

There and Back Again - A Tale By Bilbo Baggins

When the 'rents were in town last weekend, they had the great idea to take a tour of Wrigley Field. Pretty cool little tour; found out about the history, backstory, weather towers and what they do (thanks old man for asking that question), and a sneak peak to all the backstage stuff not many people see. Here are a few pics for now.

View from the 'fancy' box seats:


View as I'm standing in the Cubs dugout looking up:


Don't know what this one is:

In Case You Forgot the Rules of Our Blog

Tory's post of the great Bateman made me miss Arrested Development. However, Community is doing a great job of filling that void. So here is a funny clip from a season one episode which happens to include an Arrested alum - Tony Hale. Season two starts Sept. 23! The best part of this clip is that it summarizes the rules for our conversation. Follow them and we are square.

Because My Gun Is Loaded!

Here is the "The Dancer" the second video presented by Orbit Dirty Shorts. It's weird but I'll watch anything with Bateman and this video proves that. This has it's moments but I like "The Prom Date" better.



Orbit Dirty Shorts presents "The Prom Date"

From the Way Back Machine

For whatever reason I was thinking about this performance by this artist, Raul Midon, on David Letterman about four or three years ago. He happens to be blind, and I'm just amazed; very impressive. This performance makes me sad my oldest brother stopped playing the saxophone - because he would of been a legend! Also, we are in the early stages of naming our fall coed softball team. So please, leave suggestions!



Also, here are my last few posts on 100percentofnothing.com.
Entourage Final Season
Film Project
James Franco's post GH days (nice comments!)

Any and all posts are welcome.

Song of the Afternoon

I have a thing for female singers, so here's a a song by one.

Here's What You Missed

I'm back from my mini vacation and here's a really quick a recap of what happened.

I put close to 700 miles on a rental car. When swimming in the pool with seven kids under the age of five i was jumped on, scratched, bit, punched and kicked, however, it was a lot of fun. I drank beer, ate food, gained weight, and got a sunburn on my face. I got motion sickness when the wife and I went kayaking. I drove to Topeka, watched more little kids run around and scream. I got caught up on Friday Night Lights! Hung out with my parents, ate pizza and went to Henry T's for burgers. Did I mention that at one point the temperature in Kansas was 109 (that's what my car said the outside temp was)? Overall. it was a great trip and I can't wait to do it again next year for the entire week.

Now back to business. Here's some new Arcade Fire that I listened to during the many hours in the car.

Välkommen Back To the Blog That Does It All

Welcome back, Tory! We are back at full-strength so the posts won't just be me rambling anymore!



For the record, I imagine - even though, yes, Tory doesn't drive to work - that his is how Tory returned to work this morning. Pulled up to his office and greeted the parking lot security guard* who checked his I.D. The guard said, "Tory, are you happy to be back?" Tory says, "You tell me" and pulls his glasses down on his face to reveal his new tan. They exchange fantasy football tips, their Netflix queue, and "Friday Night Lights" - but Tory cuts him off because he hasn't seen it yet. The guard gives a standard, "don't work too hard" all while Tory's radio blares because he refuses to turn down the music. Why? Because the radio is playing this song.


*in my story, I imagine the security guard stealing loose change from Tory's and everyone else's car during the day.

Just Like Frasier Crane's Apartment, This Stuff's Eclectic

Happy Friday! I'm a little backed up this week. I haven't even listened to new Arcade Fire yet - I need to get on that. But all motivation is pushed by music. So, I'm going to throwh some jams at you, and hope you catch it. It's all over the map today and that's the best way. Hope you enjoy this stuff.

Sometimes good music can become great music by time and place. So, I've decided to help set the scene on some of these songs so you can experience them to their potential.

-Nighttime, balcony, discussing favorite 'West Wing' episodes, miller lite, swisher sweet: Josh Rouse - Sweet Elaine

-Last few miles of a long road trip, empty corn nuts bag: Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union

-Getting ready, drinking Jungle Juice, Will J fixing the fireplace: Handsome Furs - I'm Confused

-This one is very specific, but if accomplished, most likely to have a good night. Riding in the penalty box of a ford escape en route to Red Lyon (lawrence, kan.), friends arguing about Cindy Self, someone texting an ex, a big-back, and one person wanting to go to "It's Brothers": Lupe Fiasco - The Instrumental

Wait Till They Get a Load of Me

Our softball league ended Monday with some good showings - my third base skills need improvement - but I think I found our secret defensive weapon for next time!



That guy will play the entire outfield with ease. Now, just Roger Dorn at 3rd and we'll be champs!

Very Cool Short Film

Part 1:


Part 2:

News Bloopers? You Got It!

Here's my favorite news blooper. I'm on the fast track to chad's heart.

Busy Day But In the Meantime

A little backed up writing for 100percentofnothing.com and staticmultimedia.com, so I wanted to quickly give us all some laughs. Enjoy an old favorite of mine. A quick way to my heart is finding funny news bloopers.

I Hate Flying, But I'd Fly In That Spaceship

After all that take about Hendricks, I just had to post the Broken Bells' video for "The Ghost Inside." So, Danger Mouse can get Hendricks for his music video, that means the equivalent would me getting the homeless woman outside my alley for my music video. But my video is great. The woman seduces a young man with her sex appeal. I'd might have to change the plot. Perhaps she seduces him with her empty can collection.

He's a True Wordsmith

If I ever had the opportunity to talk with Christina Hedricks, I'm pretty sure I would sound like this male anchor who stumbles on his words. I better prep my game in case I ever run into Ashley Greene, Maria Menounos, or Miranda Kerr (just a few of my celebrity crushes).

Jump ahead to 1:45 mark on the video to see his brilliance.

To the Lake!

At 5:00 pm tomorrow I'll be Missouri bound where I will meet up with the Mrs. at Lake of the Ozarks for a nice five day weekend. This song makes me feel like I'm already there.