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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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This Might Get Loud, Kid: An Ode To My Favorite Musical Sub Genre
Singing the praises of my favorite musical sub-genre, Shit Kickin’ Rock
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25 Questions About ‘Christmas With the Kranks’
From questions about money grabs to botox, the Tim Allen/Jamie Lee Curtis Christmas movie is nothing short of problematic. And terrible.
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Take A Break From The Classics And Check Out These Versions Of Christmas Songs Instead
Here are some alternative versions of Christmas classics to check out from Coldplay, Jimmy Eat World, Khruangbin, Amy Winehouse and more
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The Best Songs Of 2021
Featuring songs by Silk Sonic, Freddie Gibbs, My Morning Jacket, St. Vincent, Foo Fighters, Bartees Strange and more
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So Whatcha Want: Every Beastie Boys Album Ranked
In honor of ‘Licensed to Ill’ turning 35, here is a ranking of Beastie Boys’ albums
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U2’s Murky Future Shouldn’t Muddy The Waters Of Their Storied Past
U2 just released a (bad) new song and are about to celebrate the anniversary of one of their (best) albums and the future couldn’t be more uncertain for one of rock’s biggest bands
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‘Succession’ Season Three: Questions Following The First Period
Three episodes down and six to go in ‘Succession’s’ third season and its time for some questions
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The Five Best Moments From ‘Borat’
On the 15th anniversary of the film’s release, looking back at the five best moments from ‘Borat’
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Ghost Tours and Ghost Hunts? You Can’t Go Wrong With Either One.
The question shouldn’t be if you’re going to go on a ghost hunt or ghost tour, but when are you going on one
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