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Ryan harbors a constant fear of losing his keys, prefers flip flops and will always choose cereal if it's an option. He maintains his own blog, Giddy Up America and hasn't gotten a speeding ticket in over the year. He has previously contributed work to UPROXX & Heavy. Ryan is on Twitter: @ryanoconnell79
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Don’t Expect To See A Rock Band Play The Super Bowl Halftime Show Any Time Soon
Much like when halftime of the Super Bowl featured marching bands and themes, the days of rock bands performing are pretty much done
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The Best Jack Johnson Songs Ranked
A deep dive into the Jack Johnson catalog to help fight off the frigid temperatures
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Which Character From ‘The Pitt’ Would Make The Best Drinking Buddy
If you found yourself hanging out in Pittsburgh, which character from “The Pitt” would be the best one to saddle up to the bar with?
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The 2026 Pop Culture Interest Index
Looking ahead to 2026 and what aspects of pop culture I’m most interested in
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My Favorite Albums of 2025 and Why
My favorite albums from 2025 and why these stood out from the rest
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My 40 Favorite Songs of 2025
Great Oden’s raven! It’s the 40 songs from 2025 that grabbed my attention with the ferocity of a well-played jazz flute and never let go.
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The Best Live Releases From the ’90s Jam Band Era
Somewhere between bootlegs and streaming services, live releases were the real MVP and here are the five best from the jam band resurgence of the 1990s
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10 Songs from the 1990s That Will Live Forever
Certain songs by bands like Spacehog, Eve 6, Meat Puppets, and Rocket From The Crypt can’t stop, won’t stop. No matter how far we get from the 1990s.
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Wait, Are Corn Mazes Actually Fun?
Corn mazes have become a staple in the fall but has anyone ever asked if corn mazes are actually fun?
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