Blowing UBM's Cover... 6 Apr 2010 | 02:22 pm

I have had the good fortune of having David Mills as an uncle for the entirety of my life. I won't take long but I wanted to take this time to blow UBM's cover and share with you all the real David Mi...

‘Treme’ is less than two weeks away. 30 Mar 2010 | 06:12 am

And HBO has uploaded a 14-minute preview. You can check it out below. Also, TV critics are starting to weigh in. The Baltimore Sun’s David Zurawik dug the first episode.

I, Obama 29 Mar 2010 | 03:28 pm

Have y’all noticed something peculiar – and a little off-putting – about Barack Obama’s rhetorical style as president? Have you noticed how he over-personalizes shit? Makes it all about him? I’ve not...

Playlist: Killer musicians 29 Mar 2010 | 02:18 am

Today I’m streaming tracks by four recording artists with something in common. These men are notable not just for making music... but for taking a human life. All four ended up convicted killers. (Is...

UBM goes to Metairie 28 Mar 2010 | 07:11 am

This morning, for the first time since coming to Louisiana, I drove through Metairie (the nearest suburb to New Orleans). Needed to pick up my new jacket after alterations, and had time to kill. Hey,...

Saturday morning cartoon 27 Mar 2010 | 11:19 pm

Sending love to Garry Shider 27 Mar 2010 | 04:44 pm

Word comes via the online grapevine that Garry Shider of P-Funk has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Shider has been a loyal soldier in George Clinton’s musical army for nearly 30 years... a guitari...

Happy birthday, Martin Short. 26 Mar 2010 | 09:13 pm

Martin Short, probably my all-time favorite improvisational comedian, is 60 years old today. Which is all the excuse I need to stream this tune... “A Big Black Lady Stops the Show” is from Short’s 20...

Smith & Wesson makes a fragrance. 26 Mar 2010 | 09:11 am

I drove to Metairie today during my lunch break to buy a sportcoat, dress shirt and tie. I went the “big & tall” route to make sure I found something that fits. Anyway, at the cash register, I notice...

Random whiteness 25 Mar 2010 | 07:39 pm