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Cord-Cutters: The Future of TV?
May 15, 2014 | Drew Troller
I’m a cord-cutter. I don’t have cable. And yet, I love television. I love it a whole lot.
Like many people of my generation, I’ve decided to forego the old cable-box in favor of acquiring my pop culture through other means. I catch my programming through streaming services, over-the-air antennae, and a few other methods (I can neither confirm nor deny the use of torrent downloading).
This past week, I switched internet providers, still foregoing cable packages offering anywhere from 30 to 800 channels of content at an added price of anywhere from 15 to 70 dollars extra per month. Why shell out the extra cash, I figure, if I can absorb all my favorite pop culture while still cutting the cord?
Between my renewed conviction to stay off cable and the major networks’ upfront announcements this week, I’ve been thinking… what’s the future of television? What follows is one optimistic cord-cutter’s vision for the future of TV… followed by a few pesky facts that might get in the way of my dream. Here goes.
Roundtable Discussion | What summer concerts are you looking forward to this year?
May 14, 2014 | Katharine Clark
It’s getting warm out there which means, shorts, pools, cold beers, and long evenings. In addition to the the beautiful weather, it’s concert season. We asked the the PorchDrinking staff what concerts they were looking forward to this Summer. Who are you going to go see?
PD Playlist | Recent Releases (May 2014)
May 13, 2014 | Ellie Thompson
One of the benefits of spring– besides the warm weather and commencement of concert season — is the recurring release of new music. This playlist features recent sounds from artists S. Carey (“Avalanche”), s/s/s (“Take Me” … Read More
Welcome to the InterNEAT! Volume 37
May 13, 2014 | Alex Cadice
Guys! Hello! What. Is. Up? This weather, AMIRITE?! Let’s not waste time before you get out and play… at least 60 minutes a day.
5. I realize most of you … Read More
Pop Culture Week in Review 5/3-5/9
May 9, 2014 | Admin
Oh the Met Gala
It’s like the Oscars of fashion except there are no awards and the self congratulations comes only in the form of Anna Wintour not setting you on fire. Or in Madonna’s case, you might not even be allowed to go. I never thought I would say this, but thank you, Anna Wintour for sparing us all the sight of Madonna’s nipples.
Awesomesauce | Underrated TV Shows
May 8, 2014 | Laura Mego
We all have those TV shows that we know in our heart of hearts were brilliant: The Wonder Years, Freaks and Geeks, Firefly, The Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa (you know the standard list that everyone agrees on.) For the most part, we collectively determine after they’re cancelled that these shows were the greatest thing since The Wire—the TV show equivalent of the no-one-says-anything-bad-about-you-at-your-funeral effect. Why, then, didn’t we actually WATCH them while they were on the air? Here are a few of my favorite underrated TV shows on the air right now that more attention- tune in before its too late! Read More
Roundtable Discussion | Mom Memories
May 7, 2014 | Kathleen Morton
Ahhhh, Mother’s Day … it’s right around the corner and most likely, you still need to get your mom a present. Speaking of which, I found a really helpful list of “19 Gifts No Mom Wants On Mother’s Day” from Buzzfeed. Hope it’s helpful! We asked the staff to talk about their moms and reflect on embarrassing/funny stories. Of course, they became drinking related real fast! Cheers to our mamas!
PorchDrinking Playlist | April 2014 New Music
May 6, 2014 | Scott Hoffman
Happy Spring, folks! We’re back with our most recent monthly playlist installment, bringing you all of the new music you may have missed. This past month saw new releases from Jack White, Cloud Nothings, Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and Mastodon. Take a trip out to the park and enjoy some tunes!
Welcome to the InterNEAT! Volume 36
May 6, 2014 | Alex Cadice
Feliz Seis de Mayo! We have a lot of yummy treats today. Let’s get going. Just watch your step.
PorchDrinking.com Presents: The 24 Drinking Game
May 5, 2014 | Drew Troller
This week marks the return of one of TV’s most acclaimed and intense dramas, “24.” Federal agent Jack Bauer hasn’t been seen on TV since 2010, when the show’s finale left the door open for the potential of a movie. Fox begins the 12-week mini-series follow-up to “24” on Monday, May 5.
Anyone who knows jack about Jack is familiar with a few patterns on the show. For those of us so inclined, here’s a few guidelines for a 24 drinking game. Just for fun, we made sure there were 24 rules. Play responsibly, but remember that the real Jack Bauer plays by his own rules.
Enjoy!
140th Kentucky Derby Preview
May 2, 2014 | Jason Behler
The first Saturday in May. The day that every person who has graced the Commonwealth, no matter the time spent, claims their Kentucky heritage proudly and (quite often) obnoxiously. This … Read More
Pop Culture Week in Review: April 26-May 2, 2014
May 2, 2014 | Drew Troller
I cannot properly start this week’s Pop Culture Week in Review without giving another round of applause to Nik Heimach for last week’s PCWIR, written entirely in iambic pentameter as a tribute to Shakespeare. It doesn’t matter if the news is a week+ old… check it out if you haven’t.
Now on to the matter at hand – talking about what happened in pop culture this week. And let’s be honest… what else did you think I was going to start with? STAR WARS IS COMING BACK FOR REAL!
Roundtable Discussion | Mexican Beer for Cinco de Mayo
April 30, 2014 | Amber Dunlap
Cinco de Mayo is this Monday, so I asked our PorchDrinking team what their favorite Mexican beers are. The conversation quickly turned from the usual suspects (i.e. Tecate, Modelo, Corona, … Read More
Kentucky Derby Fashion | Yeas and Neighs
April 30, 2014 | Katharine Clark 4
The Kentucky Derby is known as a horse race, but also for its particular fashion style. These days, race day has its own red-carpet receiving line for all the celebrities and socialites that attend. Overall, the look is summertime dressed-up whimsy. Even if you’re not attending the race itself, getting the derby look right is key. We’ve compiled a list of Kentucky Derby Fashion Dos and Don’ts (Yeas and Neighs) to help you.
Silver Handles Donald Sterling Incident Perfectly
April 29, 2014 | Mike Zoller
Adam Silver’s first big controversy as NBA commissioner was lobbed to him like a softball. Make no mistake – he hit this one out of the park. The lifetime ban for Donald Sterling was the correct decision and while we can’t just forget what he said, the first steps to move on after this incident have been taken.
PorchDrinking Playlist | James Blake, Master of Electronic R&B
April 29, 2014 | Ellie Thompson
Though the song Retrograde by James Blake came out in early 2013, the English singer-songwriter’s hit has dramatically risen to the top of music charts in the US and across Europe. Classified in … Read More
Welcome to the InterNEAT! Volume 35 | Emma Stone Lip Sync
April 29, 2014 | Alex Cadice 1
It’s the last day of April, and you know what that means! I’m not sure actually. It’s really more happenstance that the day is also the release day of the … Read More
It’s ALIVE: Reawakening Basketball Fandom in DC
April 28, 2014 | Patrick Murray
Washington, D.C. has experienced something special over the last week – a reawakening of a fan base. The momentum had been building all season – in February, the Wizards pushed … Read More
Beerstagrams 4/18- 4/25
April 25, 2014 | Lizzie Bourque
99 bottles of beer in the dumpster, 99 bottles of beer, take one out, pass it around, 98 bottles of beer in the dumpster…
Ok maybe it doesn’t make the … Read More
Pop Culture WIR: 4/18 – 4/25 |Shakespeare’s Birthday
April 25, 2014 | Nik Heimach
In honor of Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, the following Pop Culture Review was written in what this author assumes is … Read More
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