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Pop Culture Week In Review 5/31- 6/6
June 6, 2014 | Admin
Holy Game of Thrones
In case it was implied, if you haven’t seen Sunday’s episode of Game of Thrones– you should just skip ahead. Major [SPOILER ALERT]. So how gross … Read More
Awesomesauce | Avocado
June 5, 2014 | Laura Mego
As anyone who is in a long-term relationship knows, it’s not the big things that start the big fights, it’s the mundane; “Did you stop at the post office on the way home?”, “We’re out of paper towels”, “Grandma’s birthday party is on Sunday, why did you make plans with your friends?!”
Roundtable Discussion | Fruit-Infused Beer
June 4, 2014 | Amber Dunlap
We all know that summer doesn’t officially start until June 21 but that doesn’t mean mother nature cares.
So in honor of the beginning of summer-like temperatures and the need for a refreshing beverage, this week we asked our staffers: what is your favorite fruit-infused beer? Here’s what they had to say.
PorchDrinking Playlist | Reliving May 2014
June 3, 2014 | Scott Hoffman
Each month, we wade through the glut of new music releases to bring you the best of the best in a PorchDrinking Playlist. May 2014 saw the release of new … Read More
Welcome to the InterNEAT! Volume 40 | Nic Cage Laughs
June 3, 2014 | Alex Cadice
Well, somebody is turning the big 4-0, but I think she’s aged quite gracefully. Considering she’s based on alcohol and pop culture, it could’ve been a lot worse. Looking at … Read More
Landon Donovan’s Reward: A Seat on the Couch
June 2, 2014 | Patrick Murray
The American soccer world was rocked, or not, last week by the news that Landon Donovan will not be invited to join the Americans in Brazil for next month’s World Cup. … Read More
Pop Culture Week In Review 5/23 – 5/30
May 30, 2014 | Nik Heimach
Oh, what a week. Things happened, man. Believe me. Things.
Not good enough for you? Fine. Then taste this cornucopia of pop culture…things, and be satiated, glutton.
Marvel Universe Continues to Expand
May 29, 2014 | Christian Bolen Walker 1
It’s no surprise that Marvel’s new flick X-Men Days of Future Past put up some solid numbers for its opening holiday weekend, earning $111 million domestically and $302 million worldwide. Fans have come to expect greatness from anything in the Marvel Universe and they are very rarely disappointed (I’m looking at you, Fantastic 4 movies). While plenty of big budget action flicks also have solid casting choices and dazzling effects, Marvel Studios has pioneered a brilliant tactic when it comes to promoting future films and giving longevity to a franchise. By building the “Marvel Cinematic Universe,” the heroes not only star in their own movies, but also appear in each other’s storylines as well.
Roundtable Discussion | Favorite Pool Memories
May 28, 2014 | Lindsay Krumel
Memorial Day Weekend signals the opening of virtually every pool in the good ol’ US of A. This week, we asked our staff to recount their favorite throw back or recent pool memories. Feel free to share yours in the comment section below!
PorchDrinking Playlist | Summer Playlist
May 27, 2014 | Tristan Chan
Memorial Day weekend has now come and gone which means it’s finally time to fire up the grills, dust off the porches, crack open a bottle and jam out to these signature summer songs. We’ve compiled a summer playlist to help aid in the summer porch sessions. What are your favorite summer tunes?
Welcome to the InterNEAT! | Volume 39
May 27, 2014 | Alex Cadice
What’s up? What’s up? What’s up? So as we sit as still as possible to avoid agitating our Memorial Day sunburns, let’s take an easy, deep breath, and enjoy some … Read More
Beerstagrams 5/16- 5/23
May 23, 2014 | Lizzie Bourque
LAST CALL!….. To enter to win tickets for Riot Fest!! It’s simple really, and if you’re already into Beerstagrams, just follow us on Instagram at @porchdrinkingco and comment on our Riot Fest post … Read More
Pop Culture Week in Review | May 17-23
May 23, 2014 | Drew Troller
Now that the new X-Men movie is in theaters, we can officially call it summer, right?
With Memorial Day weekend comes the launch of a whole bunch of summer fun, and the pop culture world hasn’t taken a break, even as television shows wind down their season (or series) runs. So let’s celebrate with a look back at the last seven days in the latest pop culture week in review!
Why You Should Not Miss Another Hangout Music Festival
May 22, 2014 | Lindsay Snyder
Last weekend, 40,000 of my closest friends and I gathered on an unassuming little beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama to soak in the rays and the musical talents of some of our generations’ favorite artists at Hangout Music Festival. If you weren’t there this year, do yourself a favor and put this one on your bucket list. Read More
Roundtable Discussion | Beer Pairings
May 21, 2014 | Kate Stark 1
We all know food loves beer and beer loves food. And beer and cocktails have a love affair all their own.
So, we asked our staffers: what is the best pairing– beer-food or beer-cocktail– you have ever tried? Here are their answers. Judge for yourself whether they are delicious or not.
PD Playlist | Remixes & Mashups
May 20, 2014 | Ellie Thompson
Much of what I know about electronic music I owe to my brother, and this week’s playlist was inspired by an article in The New Yorker last month about the … Read More
Welcome to the InterNEAT! Volume 38 | Josh Reddick Plate Music
May 20, 2014 | Alex Cadice
Hello, everybody, and welcome to the 38th edition of Welcome to the Interneat! Thirty-eight is certainly the new twenty-eight, which means we should talk about sports and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
5. Speaking … Read More
Chicago Craft Beer Week
May 19, 2014 | Sarah Hargis
Chicago is a mind-blowingly large city, boasting a population of over 2.7 million people, it is divided into more than 200 neighborhoods. These neighborhoods showcase the various cultures and lifestyles of the city’s residents, and each one is unique. The fifth annual Chicago Craft Beer Week (CCBW), which started last Thursday and runs for ten days total, is centered on these small, intimate parts of the city that are so integral to its structure. With over 300 participating venues in the city and surrounding suburbs, this week is guaranteed to be amazing. Read More
Pop Culture Week in Review | 5/10-5/16 Batfleck
May 16, 2014 | Christian Bolen Walker
I’m getting this weird Groundhog Day type feeling… It seems like every week involves whispers about an upcoming project based on a comic book, the announcement of a new late night television show host, and Justin Bieber getting in trouble with the law.
Riot Fest Denver Ticket Giveaway
May 16, 2014 | Tristan Chan
Earlier this week Riot Fest & Sideshow announced the lineup for their Colorado stop at May Farms in Byers, CO right outside of Denver. The three day festival will feature … Read More
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