“Fans in Toronto have an unhealthy history of building up their sports stars, praising them intensely during their peak, and then turning on them once disappointment over the seemingly inevitable failure to deliver championship reaches a crescendo.” As a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, truer words have never been spoken. It may seem…
All Due Respect is an online crime fiction magazine publishing some of the most interesting writers today. After a brief hiatus, editor Chris Rhatigan has opted to relaunch the quarterly publication offering a strong line-up out of the gate. I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for a fair review. A Dying…
Bay area blogger Ted Hall is out celebrating his birthday when an unexpected event sends his world spiraling out of control. His sleeping schedule isn’t what it used to be and despite spending hours in bed, he’s no less rested when he awakes. Meanwhile, there’s a circus in town and the extracurricular activities of the…
A few weeks ago, I heard that pro wrestler CM Punk had been a recent guest on Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast. Being a fan of Punk, I thought this would also be a great opportunity to check out Maron’s podcast. The two talked for over an hour and while there was a lot from Punk…
Over the past month I’ve debated on whether or not I wanted to select one book as my favorite of the year but looking back, I’ve read so many fantastic books that narrowing down to just one would be damn near impossible. So, I decided that listing five would be the best option. A couple…
World War III has ravaged the earth and if you’re not a member of a ruthless street gang, you’re probably a hideously deformed mutant. While carnage has enveloped the majority of the world, it’s business as usual in the North Pole. While Santa is still delivering presents to the few children who believe in him,…
Spider-Man is dead. Or is he? After years of battling the wall-crawling menace, Doctor Otto Octavius (or Doctor Octopus if you prefer) was about to kick the bucket thanks to an incurable disease. In a last ditch effort to save himself as well as defeat Spider-Man, Doc Ock successfully managed to “switch brains” with his nemesis…
After doing a stretch in San Quentin, Johnny Hayden decides to commit to a quiet life in middle management. While saving up to buy a local motel and quietly completing a correspondence course in hospitality, Johnny is approached by an old friend with a con to end all cons. Reluctant at first, Johnny eventually caves…
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