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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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Someday We’ll Be Happy. I Swear.
The first fiction piece featured on Giddy Up America is the story of two bruised and battered lovers leaving behind their past in hopes of finding happiness in the future.
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Kick Out the Jams: the Best Of Edition
The best songs from the Kick Out the Jams playlists
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Oscar Predictions: Phase One
Too many Oscar-nominated movies just came out, so it’s going to take a little bit to make an informed prediction on who will win. Here’s phase one of Giddy Up America’s quest to make Oscar predictions.
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End of an Era? Not Yet.
Call it rationalization, but the glory days of the Brady/Belichick Patriots are not over yet.
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Outkast’s Summer Road Trip
Kicking the tires on the lineups of a few of this summer’s bigger music festivals and looking at whose playing (besides Outkast)
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Downton Abbey Stock Watch: Week Two
A report on the Downton Abbey Stock Market after the second episode of season four: Gregson’s stock is hot, hot, hot.
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Props & Limo Introductions: 3 Simple Rules
Props are the best way to be remembered when it comes to the Limo Introductions on the Bachelor. But let the prop be your best friend, not your worst enemy.
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Downton Abbey Stock Watch: Week One
A report on the Downton Abbey Stock Market after the first episode of season four: Lady Mary jumps out to an early lead in the MVP race
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Snow Day Listening: Booker T. & the Roots
A recommendation for some snow day jams…”The Road From Memphis” by Booker T. Jones, backed by the Roots
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