0 comments by Matt Yoder on 12/12/2016
It’s a weird thing to talk about hope when you’re talking about a show centered around a zombie apocalypse. But after the terror of Negan swinging Lucille and the controversial cliffhanger of the Season 6 finale, The Walking Dead needed to give its loyal fans some reason to find hope. [*** SPOILERS BELOW ***] It […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 10/24/2016
When the sixth season of The Walking Dead ended with a cliffhanger mystery of who Negan killed with Lucille, it left viewers of television’s most popular series at a loss for words. After leaving fans dangling during arguably the comic book’s most famous scene in such a drastic way, The Walking Dead had to deliver on […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 9/2/2014
CNN continues its evolution in transforming from a 24/7 cable news network into a 24/7 blooper reel. The network formerly known as the most trusted name in news has had one appalling on-air screw-up after another and quickly become the poster-child for all that ails the American news media. This “segment” (I use quotation marks to describe […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 5/1/2014
One of my favorite classic Simpsons bits, something I am guaranteed to laugh at until the day I die no matter how many times I see it, is Homer’s attempt at jumping Springfield Gorge. The moment Homer’s ambulance hits the tree and his stretcher starts tumbling down the cliff once again is one of my […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 4/18/2014
CNN has become a laughingstock and the butt of many jokes over the last month for their breathless 24/7 coverage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Although the plane disappeared on March 8th and is still missing — presumably somewhere at the bottom of the Indian Ocean — CNN devoted non-stop coverage to the story, even […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 4/9/2014
If you were a kid growing up in the late 80s or early 90s, The Ultimate Warrior was one of the most iconic figures of your childhood. He was a mythical creature from Parts Unknown who seemed to possess supernatural powers and shot to superstardom in the WWF. Long before the days when pro wrestling […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 4/4/2014
By its nature, Jeopardy is supposed to be very predictable. On every show you’ll see a Jeopardy, Double Jeopardy, and Final Jeopardy round. All of your answers have to be in the form of a question. All the dollar amounts remain the same — there’s no gimmicks with Jeopardy like we’ve seen with Millionaire or Deal […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 4/1/2014
The Walking Dead has reached a place in American culture where no scripted cable television series has ever gone before. It’s more than just a cultural phenomenon, it’s the most popular show on all of television for younger viewers. The popularity of the show has been revolutionary in the television industry. America’s love for zombies […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 2/18/2014
The most popular phenomenon at the 2014 Winter Olympics isn’t an athlete, it isn’t an event, it isn’t even
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 2/4/2014
The Seahawks-Broncos Super Bowl was supposed to be a matchup of titans. Seattle's vaunted "Legion of Boom" lining up across from the best passing offense in NFL history. During the 2013 season, Peyton Manning passed for 55 touchdowns and 5,477 yards — both new NFL records. Denver became the first NFL team to score 600 […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 1/23/2014
After his DUI and drag racing arrest, Justin Bieber's mugshot is on its way to becoming the most shared photograph in the history of social media. It's even been mixed into a GIF with a photo of Miley Cyrus that will truly haunt your nightmares. Even though Bieber's smile and Marge Simpson hairstyle make this […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 1/10/2014
Perhaps no other media personality is as symbolic of the 24/7 cable news craze as Nancy Grace. A one-time prosecutor and legal analyst at Court TV who capitalized on a world that craves controversy and bombast, she has long been a lead anchor at HLN. Much like TLC, HLN dropped its original name "Headline News" […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 10/26/2013
The National Football League has built a television empire. The Super Bowl sets ratings records year after year. Sunday Night Football has been the top show in primetime for the last two seasons. And, since moving to ESPN in 2006, Monday Night Football has consistently been the most watched cable program and owns several of […]
0 comments by Matt Yoder on 9/25/2013
Like many fans of the series, Sunday's Breaking Bad finale is a bittersweet occasion. The anticipation to finally see what happens with Walt's assault rifle, Jesse's imprisonment, the White family, the Nazis, and the ricin is like waiting a week to open what you know is the best present on Christmas morning. On the other […]
