^{This is a repost with new info, corrections and better formatting. Thanks for previous contributions! <3}
I've seen quite a few "All lost My Chemical Romance songs" and "My Chemical Romance rarities" posts, but they mostly all either:

A: Conflate "Lost" with "Rare" or "Not studio-produced" B: Aren't Sourced C: Incomplete D: Have disinfo E: Mistakenly include working titles for later released tracks as "lost"

So, here we go! I've gotten most of my info from a few archives and long-time fans in the community but I would love to hear any additions you have to add! The more eyes the better!

For clarity: Bullets = I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love Revenge = Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge LOTMS = Life on the Murder Scene TBP = The Black Parade TBPID = The Black Parade Is Dead! DD = Danger Days CW = Conventional Weapons TPK = The Paper Kingdom MDNSY = May Death Never Stop You

^{Tracks are listed in supposed creation order, then by discovery or release} Nine Volt Heart ^aka Android [..?] - Song title found in now-lost Flash player elements of My Chemical Romance's official site going back to at least 5/25/2002. According to a 2011 text interview by Cassie The Venomous with Gerard and Mikey, the song was played once live at NJ's Loop Lounge to bad reactions from the band and poor fanfare and as a result shelved from future releases. Later possibly reworked into an unreleased song named "'Android...' something?". Though according to a 2004 post by SpaceyRaygun, a long-time friend of the band, Nine Volt Heart was instead reworked onto a Revenge track. ^{Fandom rumors going back to at least 5/3/2006 claim Nine Volt Heart was a cover of the Smashing Pumpkins' song Bodies albeit with slightly different lyrics. Although the poster's source songmeanings.net has since taken down the potentially false lyrics page.}
The Attic Demos ^aka Dreams ^\of/about]) Stabbing and/or Being Stabbed - A CD Distributed at early shows and among the band's circle. Later partially released on 2014's MDNSY, though these demos circulated the fandom pre-2014 from these promotional CDs.

Wish You Away ^aka Drowning Lessons Rough Mix - If community sources are to be believed (1) (2) (3) (4)) (5) a variant of The Attic Demos distributed among friends and family of the band contains recordings of 'Vampires Will Never Hurt You' titled "Stabbing" and 'Drowning Lessons' titled "Wish You Away" (Pre-release titles corroborated by the early instances of My Chemical Romance's website).
Stabbing ^aka Vampires Will Never Hurt You Demo - Found as of July 23rd, 2022. Demo released via Instagram from for Bullet's 20th anniversary. This CD was given to Nada Recording in 2002 prior to their recording of Bullets. Clip is partially cut off and downloaded through Instagram API.
Early Sunsets Over Monroeville Demo - An Attic Demo found by SpaceyRaygun with an Early Sunsets Over Monroeville recording not included on MDNSY. Included in notable bootlegs such as Self-titled MP3 Collection released 2010. ~Fake demo debunked by (Friend of Matt Pelissier) and SpaceyRaygun (The track's original source).

Sister to Sleep - One of the earliest songs written for Revenge, revealed in a 2003 interview as conceptualized for The Freddy vs. Jason Soundtrack before licensing fell through. It was re-conceptualized around The Sandman series of comics, where sleep is anthropomorphized as the titular Sandman, and his sister as Death. In its released form, the lyrics explore sleep as an analogy for death and themes of insomnia and institutionalization. Ultimately, the track was cut from release by producer Howard Benson. Two live recordings (1) (2) of this song have circulated the fandom for a number of years, with one found more recently all from the same show played in NYC's the Knitting Factory on 6/26/2003. On 10/17/2022, it was played once more in Inglewood during the RETURN Tour, albeit slightly different lyrics. Later, Frank spoke on a 2023 interview about using live footage for practice, likely explaining the difference in lyrics. In 2013 the band had stated in an interview potentially none of the members still possessed a copy of Sister to Sleep's demo recording (A claim still supported by Frank in a 2022 interview) except possibly for a soundcheck library recording Mikey was given from the Knitting Factory show. With renewed interest in the song, Matt Pelissier was asked via Twitter about the track. ^{If community sources \}1]) ^\2]) ^{are to be believed, a Twitter user "Martin" asked Gerard the whereabouts and existing number of these demos, Gerard would share that they lost the only existing copy moving from coast to coast a number of years ago. Martin then asked Matt about the demos to corroborate Gerard's story, which prompted Matt to reveal more info.} Matt claimed he was given an additional copy of Sister to Sleep, as were all of the band members, their studio and their label. Fans supposedly questioned his demo's legitimacy. (1) (2) (3) Matt then posted three 15 second clips of the track to his Instagram. These clips were DMCA claimed by Warner and Matt was threatened with potential legal action if he continued copyright violations. However, fans downloaded these clips before they were taken down. (1) (2) Afterwards, Matt was asked via text conversations by his Revenir bandmate u/dansplayslol11 after hearing the track if he still intended on leaking it. Matt explained that he didn't intend on releasing them being content as the apparent sole owner of the demo.

Manhattan Demos ^aka A-Demos - In 2013 the band had stated in an interview Sister to Sleep's studio recording existed on the "Manhattan Demos" or "A-Demos" as Ray called them that also contained demo material later released on LOTMS. Screenshots of other production tracklists around this time have also been leaked and released by several sources including Revenge producer Howard Benson. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

I'm Not Okay (I Promise) Demo - A 1 minute 4 second Clip of an I'm Not Okay demo uploaded by the YouTube channel AJ Serna in 2012 which contains the line "And never mind the drugs you took" instead of Revenge's release version "The photographs your boyfriend took" with notably worse recording quality. ^{This lyric was likely remnants from when the song served as the conclusion to the album with a spoken word outro by Daryl Palumbo \}Of Glassjaw, Head Automatica] and is more in-line with) ^{early production takes of the song.}
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge Instrumentals - Instrumental versions of all 13 original Revenge tracks can be heard as backing tracks for the duration of LOTMS. Never released as a stand-alone instrumental promotional album unlike TBP.
Someone Out There Loves You - Released as a live performance on the official TBPID DVD as Track 30 with a live video. Unofficially titled 'Stay' by fans before its official title was revealed by Gerard on Twitter. Frank revealed in an interview with The Music that the song had a studio demo but "lyrical reservations" prevented its release.
MCRBlog 09' Demos - Throughout 2009, the band would post an occasional series titled 'Practice Cam' where they'd take photos and videos of whiteboards containing song titles. Fans like Cassie the Venomous were able to decipher some of these titles, and later corroborate them with at-the-time newly released live performances. (What was initially titled 'Siren Song' as a live performance eventually released as 'AMBULANCE', ect.) However, some of these teased titles never received accompanying live material. These include:

"Still Alive" ^\Also detailed in) ^{this interview.\}) "Teenage Girl" "Pretty [..?]" "Monster Jam" ^\This could be in reference to the video game 'Monster Jam: Masters of Mayhem' of which 'I'm Not Ok)' ^{appeared as an in-game track})^.\)

Hell Hath No Fury - This track was apparently credited to My Chemical Romance (1) (2) for 2012's The Man With The Iron Fists but never appeared on the movie's soundtrack. ^{It's theorized this track midway through the film is a snippet of the track.}
The Paper Kingdom - Proceeding DD's touring cycle, the My Chemical Romance began work on their 5th studio record before scrapping the album due to burnout, depression and unhealthy habits. (1) (2) Some of this material was likely posted by a user named Excalibur and sold for $10k+ on the leaked music website Leaked.cx in late September 2022. Snippets of these tracks with added auditory watermarks were provided by the leaker for legitimacy from tracks with the filenames "Dark Cloud", "Witch" and "Wake Up!". However, these clips were taken down by Warner both on leaked.cx and on other sites' reposts, likely validating the leak's legitimacy. One track recognized by Warner's automatic content ID system was entitled "Paper Swords" by My Chemical Romance.

The Foundations of Decay Sessions - According to comments by Excalibur made under leaked.cxs TPK leak, they also possessed demo sessions for the My Chemical Romance's 2022 release The Foundations of Decay. It was unclear whether these sessions were also purchased and vaulted alongside TPK's leak by the same or another buyer.

... These aren't exactly "lost", only ^\notable]) live performances with no evidence of official or studio variants: ^{FYI, any of these songs can be heard with a simple YouTube or Internet Archive search \}if I don't already link a primary or secondary source here.)
Everybody Tie Your Shoe - Stage banter on TBP's 2007 tour. Released on the 'Fans of Compilations' bootleg album in 2008.
The Drugs - A scrapped song played live sometime during 2009 during the Summer Sonic Festival. Later never released alongside the other CW-era singles or later DD material. Released as a live track on 'Still Chemical Dependency' bootleg album in 2009.
Everybody Hates the Eagles ^aka Kill Em' All ^aka DD Jam Session - A DD-era Jam Session repurposed for the My Chemical Romance's 2022-2023 tour and given lyrics with a variety of concluding lines rhyming or spinning on the phrase "Everybody Hates the Eagles". (1) (2) (3) (4)
... These aren't in any sense "lost". Some just aren't on streaming services, just obscure or with no official release: ^{FYI, any of these songs can be heard with a simple YouTube or Internet Archive search \}if I don't already link a primary or secondary source here.)
Jack the Ripper (cover) - Live cover of Morrissey's song released on the EP Like Phantoms, Forever in 2002 including live banter, then later released as a cut-down version on the Thank You for the Venom 7" in 2004. ^{Often mistaken for separate live and studio tracks such as mislabeling on the Self-titled MP3 Collection and other MP3 archives.}
Give Em' Hell, Kid Alt. Version - An alternate version of Give Em' Hell, Kid from iTunes.
Under Pressure (cover) - Cover of Queen and David Bowie's song as a collaboration with The Used made for release as a single and a bonus track for The Used's 2004 release 'In Love and Death'.
Astro Zombies (cover) - Cover of Misfits' song released for Tony Hawk's American Wasteland 2005.
I Never Told You What I Do For a Living Demo - Demo track released on LOTMS lyrically and sonically distinct from its Revenge release.
Bury Me in Black - Demo released first as a Japanese Revenge bonus track, later released internationally on LOTMS.
Desert Song - Complete studio track intended for Revenge, released exclusively on LOTMS.
Song 2 (cover) - Cover of Blur's song released on Radio 1's Live Lounge Album in 2006.
The Black Parade Instrumentals - Promotional CDr distributed to advertisers alongside TBP in 2006.
The Black Parade: The B-Sides - Includes My way Home Is Through You, Kill All Your Friends and Heaven Help Us. Released as a stand-alone b-side album in 2009 including bonus tracks released alongside TBP in 2006.
Desolation Row (cover) - Cover of Bob Dylan's song for release with Watchmen (2009) with an accompanying promotional music video set in the Watchmen universe.
All I Want for Christmas Is You (cover) - Cover of Mariah Carey's song for 2009's Christmas compilation album Gift Wrapped: 20 Songs That Keep On Giving.
We Don't Need Another Song About California - Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys iTunes Deluxe bonus track.
Zero Percent - Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys Japanese bonus track.
Sing Single - Radio edit and instrumental single of Sing released in 2010.
The Mad Gear and Missile Kid EP - Collection of songs written during DD's production (Black Dragon Fighting Society being written before DD), intended to be My Chemical Romance's in-universe proxy. Released with DD's 2010 box set and released digitally for the first time in 2022.
Bulletproof Heart Single - Radio edit and instrumental single of Bulletproof Heart released in 2011.
Planetary (GO!) Remixes - Planetary (GO!) single remixes by Lags Gallows & Vasquez/Gorman released in 2011.
Common People (cover) - Cover of Pulp's song for BBC Radio 1, Released on the 2011 The Only Hope For Me Is You EP.
Every Snowflake is Different (Just Like You) - A track made for the show Yo' Gabba Gabba in 2011. Made alongside a music video featured on the show. Notably similar to S/C/A/E/C/O/W and preformed live by My Chemical Romance on tour the same year.
#SINGItForJapan - Full orchestral Japanese instrumental version of SING following earthquakes and tsunamis that devastated Japan in 2011. Released as a single alongside a YouTube upload and merchandise to raise money for Japanese charities.
The Kids from Yesterday Remixes - Australian-exclusive box set released 2012 including remixes from Dan P. Carter, Lags Gallows and Vazquez/Gorman.
Fake Your Death - The first track on May Death Never Stop You and released as a single. Theorized as originally made for TPK. Aside: I hear his VERY widely talked about as a fact, butthe main article citedis mistakenly referencing Gerard's solo work. As likely as this rumor is, there is no evidence.
Black Parade / Living with Ghosts - Black Parade's 10-year anniversary release including a variety of TBP demos both scrapped and reworked onto the 2006 release.
Welcome to the Black Parade (Steve Aoki 10th Anniversary Remix) - Remix of Welcome to the Black Parade by Steve Aoki for TBP's 10th Anniversary.
... Specific thanks to u/mj2000p, u/Tongara, u/danplayslol11, SpaceyRaygun and Party in the affiliated My Chemical Romance Discord for previous edits. To see the edits check out my original post.

Please do not harass or beg band members or those affiliated with the band for unreleased material. Archival efforts are important but many of these songs fall under copyright and/or hold great personal value. Be respectful in reaching out to potential leads.

If anyone has better sources, anything else to correct or add I'd love to add to what I have and will credit.
Thanks for all the help! <3 Happy 20 years to Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge! :3

I’ve decided to rewatch every Amazing Race and rank them all.
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SEASON 24 (ALL STARS) gets a 6/10
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This is probably one of the most frustrating seasons! It looked like very little effort was put into the returnee cast, the route, the challenges, leg designs and even editing/storylines were inconsistent. However…it usually wasn’t boring! There was some drama (some of it a bit annoying though), there was the charm of seeing returnees (I do love the appeal of All Star seasons), and a season with Rachel Reilly is never boring! So I find it similar to the Family Edition in that it has lots of flaws but is generally entertaining enough to enjoy. So it gets a 6 because it was still enjoyable (but is obviously ranked near the bottom).
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Theme

• This is the 3rd returnee season (after TAR11 All Stars, TAR18 Unfinished Business and now TAR24 All Stars). An All Star season is meant to be the “best of the best” and this season consisted of returnees from TAR18-TAR23 only as well as some 3-time players. Also no winners and some early boots, so it actually feels more like Unfinished Business 2 rather than All Stars 2. I love returnee seasons and seeing entertaining past players interact and you feel invested in them in episode 1 (most seasons take a few episodes to become invested in the cast). However it was the weakest Amazing Race returnee cast by far.
  
• Now to judge the returnee cast. Out of the 2-time players, you had 4 fantastic choices (Natalie/Nadiya, Leo/Jamal, BoppeMark, Brendan/Rachel) and 4 terrible choices (Dave/Connor, John/Jessica, Joey/Meghan, Caroline/Jennifer, all from TAR22 haha). Dave/Connor more suited an Unfinished Business season. I wouldn’t even mind if they just slotted Dave/Connor into a regular season with 10 other newbie teams like Bruce in Survivor 45 (rather than wasting a precious All Stars slot). They’re nothing special - they just raced 4 legs and got medevaced so they wouldn’t be too out of place on a regular season. I even said Eric/Danielle from TAR11 could have raced on a regular season too. Not using an Express Pass (John/Jessica) is NOT a reason to be on All Stars (also not that interesting), Joey/Meghan were only back because of their YouTube fame (also not that interesting), and Caroline/Jennifer are there for the hot girl team quota (and AGAIN not that interesting). The main criteria should be ENTERTAINMENT and these 4 were NOT.
  
• Out of the 3-time players, Jet/Cord were a good choice being such a fan favourite (despite being very overrated), Margie/Luke are always a fascinating team to watch so they were fine, but Flight Time/Big Easy weren’t needed for a 3rd time. They were fine in TAR15 but were just okay in TAR18 so I don’t see anything new they could bring really. So many better 3-time choices. And lastly you have the Mark/Mallory hybrid which I’m actually not too negative on (Mallory is also a 3-timer). Ideally they should have put on an alternate team when Bopper couldn’t race but I think Mark/Mallory had potential for entertainment and a fascinating storyline. Very different from Eric/Danielle’s situation because Mark AND Mallory were both popular characters.
  
• I personally don’t mind 3-timers if it will improve the cast but I know many fans would prefer to stick with just 2-time players for fairness. But I don’t believe any combination of 2-timers would have made this a good cast, with fans suggesting Andy/Tommy, Jaymes/James, Pam/Winnie, Max/Katie, Abbie/Ryan etc. Let’s be honest - these teams would not have dramatically improved the quality of the cast! They should have either waited a few seasons or just go all out and try to replicate Survivor Heroes vs Villains (regarded as one of the best All Star seasons of Reality TV) - it had winners, lots of 3-timers, classic players and no weak links in the cast. While I believe TAR24 was too soon for an All Stars, Survivor Heroes vs Villains was also “too soon” (only 4 seasons after Fans vs Favorites) but good casting made it a legendary season. 3-timers and winners are not necessarily a bad thing!
  
• So this is who I would have picked (I believe just go all out and get the biggest stars and characters possible) = I would have only picked 4 teams from TAR19-TAR23 (Brendan/Rachel, Natalie/Nadiya, BoppeMark, Leo/Jamal). While Bopper would still have gotten sick, I would have picked another team to replace them rather than Mark/Mallory (maybe Bill/Cathi - arguably the best older team). I would then pick four 3-timers (Jet/Cord, Margie/Luke, Charla/Mirna, Rob/Amber). I would then fill the remaining slots with winners because it would be nice to have the equivalent of a Sandra or Tony from Survivor (2-time winner) - either Rob/Brennan, Chip/Kim, Nat/Kat, Rachel/Dave (if still together), Ernie/Cindy or Nick/Starr. Some other good choices (if the teams above decline) would be Colin/Christie, Eric/Jeremy, Oswald/Danny, Joe/Bill, Dustin/Kandice, Kynt/Vyxsin, Zev/Justin or any winners. Also Brook/Claire and Tim/Marie but they declined and could have considered Amani/Marcus who also declined.
  

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General Thoughts

• This season didn’t have many boring sections but felt like an unsatisfying mess. The choice of returnees was frustrating and then you had 2 of the “underwhelming choices” be the top 2, Natalie/Nadiya going 1st was a huge loss, Mark/Mallory damaging the reputations was disappointing (but good TV), the 3-timers didn’t do much this time and then mixed with the poor route and challenges. The Accidental Alliance vs The Brenchels was a big storyline at the end and while that drama was “better than nothing”, it also came across as annoying (similar to Brandy vs Caite in TAR16). I like returnee seasons, and I believe this would rank lower if they were all new teams. For example I enjoyed watching John/Jessica, Margie/Luke and Flight Time/Big Easy because I knew their history, but would be boring if I didn’t know their backstories.
  
• The editing and storylines also seemed off. You had multiple teams together at the Spanish steps challenge and then a foot race to the pit stop yet it didn’t feel as tense as it should have been. They also had Brendan/Rachel almost missing a flight in leg 5 as well as a train in leg 6 and they both lacked suspense (editing is the issue). Also while I liked Brendan/Rachel this season, their storyline was all over the place. Rachel started as wanting to redeem herself with a few positive moments (not stressing, helping Luke) but then later became hated by every team and had some meltdowns. The redemption storyline was just dropped. The same thing with Dave/Connor who were meant to be super sweet but the editing made them annoying and self righteous. Even the Accidental Alliance drama seemed to be dropped at the end where Brendan/Rachel were interacting with the other teams like nothing happened. This is also the first season to cut the intro for several episodes. So mostly entertaining but some unsatisfying storylines and editing choices.
  
• Dave/Connor are 2 of the more unique winners, as opposed to the “dull” Jason/Amy and Bates/Anthony type winners. The first parent/child winners, the oldest individual to win, and had a great story of being medevaced the first time and returning to win. Some find them likeable, some find them annoying, but I prefer them to a team we don’t care about at all. I probably would have preferred a Leo/Jamal win or the craziness of a Brendan/Rachel win…but it was an okay result but not great.
  

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Route

• This season had a terrible route! No new countries (besides 1 task in Wales), only 3 continents, lots of double legs in 1 country (first 8 legs were 2 legs in China, 2 legs in Malaysia, 2 legs in Sri Lanka, 2 legs in Italy) and lots of simple city legs that look like post-Covid routes (Leg 2 for example looked like it only took teams less than 2 hours to complete and the pit stop was like 20 mins away from the previous one). Apparently a lot of legs were designed last minute which I understand. Besides the Family Edition, I think TAR21’s route was worse though because TAR24 had slightly more iconic sites (Canton Tower, Petronus Towers, Coliseum and Spanish steps, Mount Titlus, first visit to Wales, Las Vegas strip) and a bit of a variety with snow, rainforests, cities etc. Terrible starting line at that college - a starting line isn’t a huge deal but it does get you hyped when it’s at an epic location (like next season’s Times Square).
  
• A lot of the challenges were also very cheap looking and simple for an All Stars. Challenges like operating a remote controlled chariot and shaving a balloon look very underwhelming. Not many challenges stood out besides pouring the drinks/DJ Detour (a fantastic Detour) and remembering the Welsh poem. They should have just resorted to Switchbacks of classic destinations and challenges as that would suit an All Star season. And some odd choices in regards to predetermined flights (lots of sign-ups for flights rather than flight searching) and Dave/Connor’s 5-8 Road Block distribution didn’t make sense.
  
• This season basically had the same format as the last few seasons which I don’t mind. It brought back the twist where the winner of the Express Pass gives a 2nd one to another team. It was unique this season because for the first time a team gave away the Express Pass at a challenge and basically “burnt it”. Besides that, this season also had 2 Double U-Turns and Speed Bumps. No Fast Forwards which is a shame because I think it adds something slightly interesting to those episodes. Only the 3rd season to not have a Fast Forward.
  

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Cast Ranking
1.Brendan/Rachel - they carried this season! Rachel started out as not wanting to be her old emotional self and was a lot less whinier than TAR20 (although I preferred her meltdowns honestly haha). She had a “heroic” edit where she prayed rather than getting stressed out - also supported Luke at the cocktails challenge and helped Brendan get through the plate spinning. However they are also responsible for the biggest drama of the season - U-Turning Dave/Connor and the “We hate the Brenchels” storyline. Once again Rachel has most of the cast hating her…and I love it! Rachel then reverted back to her old crying self in the last 3 legs with meltdowns at the bulls, crying at the Wellington toss and picking fights in the finale. So still crazy, still got her sequins, fell over a few times haha, bizarre lines (saying “I want to win to get a baby” over and over haha) and provided the drama and laughs that this season needed.

1. Dave/Connor - the rivals of the Brenchels and made the next biggest impact! They seemed very sweet and relatable like at the disco “We’re just 2 Mormon boys from Salt Lake City” haha and I liked their sweet bond with Caroline/Jennifer where they let them step on the mat in front of them. But they also feel annoying and entitled. Dave mentioned his achilles A LOT, Dave complained about his age A LOT ("Yeah outrunning an old man", “U-Turning a 60 year old man” and “This is a young person’s game”), complained about Brenchels A LOT and they seemed very self righteous over the U-Turn. Their involvement in the Accidental Alliance came across as childish rather than noble, “That snotty woman! She’s scary looking!” So I'm not sure if they were meant to be likeable or not - they sort of sucked a lot of the fun out of the season honestly. But a decent redemption for them and they made a decent impact and got us talking.
   
2. Leo/Jamal - still fun and likeable with some sneaky moments but more toned down than last time. A few cheeky moments like “We love you Connor, we love you Connor” when he finished the sewing (hoping for help), but then “I’m kidding, I don’t” after they left. Strategic again like when they wanted to lie to Jet/Cord at one stage but didn’t because they wanted to avoid the U-Turn this time. Made the smart decision rather than the emotional one when U-Turning the threats Jet/Cord. Unfortunately finished in 4th place again.
   
3. Jet/Cord - the cowboys are “back in the saddle”! Another likeable team but I found Leo/Jamal more interesting. They were “threats” again, “We’re like butter, we’re on a roll” when coming in 1st haha and also worked alone again “We’re used to being the lone rangers”. I sort of liked how they didn’t join in on the Brenchel drama. Still find them a bit overrated but I know a lot of viewers enjoyed seeing them again.
   
4. Caroline/Jennifer - were the sweethearts and underdogs who weren’t great racers but slid by each week (and saved by 2 non-eliminations). I thought they were likeable enough, “Who would u-turn Dave/Connor, they’re the sweetest guys…and have great hair” haha Were proud of their flirting again and used it to get an Express Pass off Jet/Cord…and were helped multiple times by Leo/Jamal and Dave/Connor. You don’t need to be a strong “girl power” team…the underdogs who get through by flirting are just as interesting haha But weren’t that great TV honestly….like last time.
   
5. Mark/Mallory - a fascinating dynamic even though most fans didn’t like this hybrid. In a way it did damage the reputation of 2 fan favorites (Mark/Bopper and Gary/Mallory) because they were very negative to one another (Mark refusing to race without the backpack despite having everything he needed, and Mallory seemed uncaring and not taking responsibility) but I enjoyed their drama. I liked how Mallory joked about losing their passport on leg 1…and the foreshadowing. I prefer their messy dynamic rather than them just being nice and boring for 2 legs.
   
6. Natalie/Nadiya - screamed at eachother through the whole 1st episode and I loved every minute they were on screen “It’s in Asian, I can’t read it!” haha They were such a hot mess in their 1 episode and possibly my favourite first boots! This season would have been so much better if we saw them involved in the Brenchel drama later, and I would have loved to see some more crazy moments and seeing them get to visit Sri Lanka.
   
7. Margie/Luke - the last 4 didn’t really contribute much this season. These 2 are ahead because I always enjoy watching their dynamic with their sweet bond and occasional bickering (nothing bad, just normal healthy struggles). Luke’s sexuality was finally brought up (a nice scene where Luke explains his coming out to Margie) and I liked Margie saying that when Luke pulls her this time, he has to be gentler because she’s older haha Felt very likeable this time, like when they were reflecting on the train ride in Sri Lanka.
   
8. Flight Time/Big Easy - they were fine but didn’t do much this season. They had a nice moment dancing with the locals in Borneo, joking about the Beekmans winning with roller bags, and talking to their wooden donkey when they couldn’t work out what they did wrong. So ultimately a few more fun moments than the 2 ranked below them. Didn’t feel like they wanted to be there as much as previous seasons.
   
9. John/Jessica - didn’t do much this time. They were at the centre of lots of storylines in TAR22 but I think that was just “lucky circumstances” rather than them being big characters. They were just a generic nice couple here. It was nice though seeing Joey/Meghan and John/Jessica helping each other again like last time (and Brendan/Rachel having a random final 3 alliance with them haha). Their only moment here was them working with other teams thinking Caroline/Jennifer were behind them, and losing a footrace.
   
10. Joey/Meghan - Also didn’t do much and the only difference is John/Jessica made it further. Joey just played up to the cameras like last time (screeching “White is not my color” at the wedding dresses) but they were still likeable enough. Their only storyline was Meaghan helping John despite the 2 of them being in last place. So not the smartest move but nice that they still have that friendship.
    

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Leg Rankings
1.Leg 8 - Italy (F6 - Flight Time/Big Easy eliminated) - the most entertaining episode of the season! So much drama going on between all teams and great scenery. Brendan/Rachel U-Turning Dave/Connor…with Dave’s irrational hatred for the rest of the leg plus Brendan/Rachel disagreeing over who to U-Turn. Then Dave/Connor helping Leo/Jamal (despite U-Turning them too and calling it a “blessed u-turn” haha). Decent challenges - racing donkeys (teams falling off especially Rachel, and the donkey struggling with Big Easy haha), building a wooden donkey (teams not using the box as part of it, many switches) and writing the Ancient manuscript (dull but some teams still struggled and was made better with Dave not accepting an apology and later mocking Brendan/Rachel). Rachel was hilarious “They can’t get me in a place of worship” haha Also had Dave/Connor and Caroline/Jennifer working together (with Dave/Connor accidentally losing them just like Bates/Anthony did) and just a good mix of fun and drama! Not for everyone, but I liked it.

1. Leg 4 - Malaysia (F8 - Non elimination) - fantastic, especially the Kuala Lumpur section at the end. The beginning in Kota Kinabalu had the trampoline challenge which had Jessica struggling and injuring her foot and Rachel having to take off her pantyhose because she was slipping haha But Kuala Lumpur had the Petronus Towers and Batu Caves, a night leg plus a fantastic Detour (if you ignore that it was impossible for Luke to do the DJ routine). Pouring the cocktails and the DJ routine had lots of teams struggling with placement shifts from the flights (one of my favorite Detours). Luke has a meltdown and smashes the glasses (Margie yelling like a mother to pick them up haha) and Rachel of all people calms him down. 3 hours later Brendan/Rachel pray and have a very positive edit and music (and don’t accept Margie/Luke’s offer for both to take a penalty) and a great ending between these 2. Loved the music and close up of Rachel’s cross haha Would be the best leg of the season if the whole leg was in Kuala Lumpur.
   
2. Leg 2 - China (F10 - Mark/Mallory eliminated) - it looked like a cheap Covid leg but pretty exciting overall. Some great drama with Mallory forgetting Mark’s bag and arguing about going back for it, “People from Kentucky don’t act this way” and Mark being like “I don’t have much and I mean nothing to her”. A trainwreck but can’t stop watching! Jet/Cord walk for a long time and lose their 1st place lead and some okay navigation drama at the start. Building the toy car at “Chuck e Cheese on steroids” was fun - a little girl annoying Flight Time, Meghan helping her ally John (despite being last), and especially Caroline struggling and Jen managing to get the Express Pass off Jet/Cord, “I knew I’d get it off him” hehe. The featherball was also fun with all teams so close together, and Mark/Mallory just not working well together at all. No team chose the massage, and I don’t mind watching teams in pain haha but I prefer skill based challenges so I don’t mind. 7 teams then check in together at the pit stop together. Very fun and fast paced!
   
3. Leg 11 - England/Wales (F4 - Leo/Jamal eliminated) - was decent and felt competitive enough but not as top tier as past final 4’s - mediocre tasks for a final 4 elimination and not many storylines but not too dull. Soccer task was ok but nothing special, shooting the clay pigeons/tossing wellingtons was terrible (still felt tense though at the end…and I guess it made Rachel crack), but I really enjoyed remembering the Welsh poem on the aqueduct (good scenery, cultural and challenging). The costumes and castle looked nice - “we’re in Downton Abbey” and Rachel finally has a TAR20 type meltdown when she picks the wrong size shoe and cries like a child (the foreshadowing at the start when Rachel says “I’m proud that I haven’t freaked out yet”). Placement shifts, self driving, Rachel meltdowns are always a positive for me, and actually had a strange positive edit where the final 4 were getting along. So still enjoyable overall and a sad ending for Leo/Jamal. Just needed a few better challenges, especially the Detour at the end.
   
4. Leg 7 - Italy (F7 - John/Jessica eliminated) - a good enough leg but would rank higher if it had bigger moments or storylines. It had the Coliseum, many teams together at the final puzzle (Roman Numerals) which is always a plus (Flight Time hilariously having no clue how to do it, Rachel not helping teams, and Leo/Jamal strategically helping last place teams)…and a foot race for last with teams thinking Caroline/Jennifer were behind. However the challenges were embarrassingly bad - remote controlled chariots seemed so silly and out of place (feels very inauthentic to the Ancient Roman theme), the gladiator routine was silly, and counting the Spanish steps wasn’t that hard as long as a local could tell you the Roman Numerals. Finding the site of the “unhappy Roman holiday” had some difficulties, Rachel thinking the “eternal city” is Ethiopia for some reason haha and while the detours were silly, they had some funny struggles with Leo “I watched all 4 seasons of Spartacus”. And of course a very close finish!
   
5. Leg 9 - Switzerland (F5 - Non elimination) - challenges were okay and nice Swiss scenery…but very big on the “We hate Brenchels” drama! I don’t mind it but can understand why some may find it annoying this episode. The “Accidental Alliance” is created on the train with teams mocking Rachel’s “I want to race around the world with my best friend” haha. And celebrate getting to clueboxes before Brendan/Rachel, helping one another “their family” and also complaining about them A LOT! Cleaning the room was okay as an attention to detail task and Jet was like “Now my wife knows I can clean”, and Helga “Figure it out!” was a great judge! Working out that the object is a drillbit for a tunnel plus the Mustang Puzzle were nice simple tasks - Rachel thinking it’s a wheel haha and Dave/Connor giving their allies answers. Delivering the milk through the snow at the end was a bit dull besides Brendan writing “TAR24 WINNERS BRENCHEL” on the gondola haha So just an okay leg but depends whether you like the “We hate the Brenchels” storyline.
   
6. Leg 6 - Sri Lanka (F7 - Non elimination) - another “okay” leg. Started strong with the tuk tuk Road Block - Rachel was fantastic screaming “GREEN GREEN GREEN” but her colours being wrong (her ally John eventually helps her). Lots of fun chaos with everyone manhandling tuk tuks “I was booty bumping rickshaws out of the way” haha But then there’s a train equaliser and delivering logs with an elephant/make paper from elephant dung was boring (and arguably animal cruelty making the elephant do that). “You’re only as fast as your big fat elephant”. They’re okay cultural tasks but not that difficult or interesting besides a few bubbles when making the paper. Nothing much happens besides some foot races - Jet/Cord vs Leo/Jamal “It’s Indians vs. Cowboys! And the Indians are WINNING!” haha and also Dave whining that John/Jessica outrun him “Yeah beat the old man”. The tuk tuk segment was a highlight of this season and it’s unfortunate that there was an equaliser and that the 2nd half dragged.
   
7. Leg 10 - Spain (F5 - Jet/Cord eliminated) - felt like a bit of a cheap and underwhelming final 5 elimination leg with some really silly challenges - shaving a balloon and running with bull costumes. A bit of the Brenchel drama (Dave saying the U-Turn was “kind of inappropriate” when it really wasn’t haha and “Dave/Connor are the sweetest guys on the planet”). Leo/Jamal decide to U-Turn Jet/Cord instead of Brendan/Rachel…but not that interesting “There’s only room for two cowboys on this race and it’s Leo and Jamal! Yeehaw!” Haha Shaving the balloon was terrible, nothing much from the flamenco dance, delivering the hams was a boring and generic Speed Bump, and the bull costumes were silly but at least had some fun moments - Rachel was hilarious as always getting knocked around like crazy saying the bulls were ”bullies”, Dave complaining “I’m an old matador”, Jet/Cord missing parts of the phrase, plus Jamal’s knee injury. It wasn’t necessarily too boring which is why it isn’t ranked lower.
   
8. Leg 1 - China (F11 - Natalie/Nadiya eliminated) - was terribly designed! The challenges were finding the Chinese symbols on the band members (very quick and forgettable starting line task), finding wedding dresses (had an okay navigational element and the only decent task), the Canton Tower bubbles (luck based and terrible) and summersaults (terrible, impossible to fail, too tame of a height challenge for All Stars, Caroline “Flight Time looks like a sexy piece of spinning meat”). Natalie/Nadiya were fantastic entertainment and saved this episode from being terrible by yelling “YOU IDIOT” and “I TOLD YOU” over and over (and even argue over who is doing the Road Block). “Those are Chinese flags, not race flags you lunatic!” It also had Bopper’s medevac which was a dramatic start and it’s nice seeing all the returnees bantering with one another (Brenchel army at the airport and Natalie/Nadiya joking about Rachel’s crying). But not much content besides Twinnie craziness, Jet/Cord dominating, and teams struggling to find the wedding dresses.
   
9. Leg 12 - USA (F3 - Finale) - for a finale, let alone the All Stars finale, the challenges were too easy - digging for a chest (boring), David Copperfield routine (impossible to fail and only designed to show off David Copperfield), putting lightbulbs in the Mirage sign (not challenging and only designed to show off Las Vegas) and looking for the neon sign in the helicopteskydive (didn’t look that hard to find). Very unsatisfying. But it wasn’t too boring with some minor drama with Brendan/Rachel and Caroline/Jennifer having a fight at customs (not caught on camera so just explained through talking) and there’s some arguing while digging for the chest (throwing sand in each other’s holes). Plus Brendan screaming at a taxi “We’re in a race so we can have a baby” haha plus Brendan/Rachel lost in a hotel that Rachel once worked at. And to be fair, it was very close between Dave/Connor and Caroline/Jennifer - sprinting to the final clue and waiting to see who skydived first. And a night leg in Las Vegas was a great idea…just terribly designed!
   
10. Leg 5 - Sri Lanka (F8 - Margie/Luke eliminated) - unfortunately a dull leg because Margie/Luke were an obvious elimination. It did have some great airport scrambles which is always welcome in the modern era (Brendan/Rachel taking a risk on a short connection and Margie/Luke failing to get on standby). Sewing the t-shirt had potential to be a tough interesting challenge…but needed to have all teams together. Several teams struggled, teams worked together (Jessica and Brendan, as well as Connor helping a struggling Jennifer) and Big Easy really struggled “If I have to sew something I’ll just ask my fiancé or my mother…or just buy something new” haha and Flight Time just shows off his basketball skills. The fishing had to be one of the dullest challenges ever and balancing the plates wasn’t much better (although Rachel is the one telling Brendan to calm down here). Printing the t-shirts was also a boring Speed Bump. Margie/Luke are way behind and have a nice scene enjoying the Sri Lankan train ride, but not much excitement.
    
11. Leg 3 - Malaysia (F9 - Joey/Meghan eliminated) - was terribly designed - boring challenges (repelling down a waterfall, delivering goods, blowdart) and separating the flights by 3 hours just didn’t make sense as there was little drama for the top 6…and then 3 teams far behind. And flight scrambles are always better than sign-ups. The top 6 just went through three tasks robotically, and even the bottom 3 had little drama or stress. I guess there was a bit of a storyline about the Brenchel army being the bottom 3 and facing the fact one of the friends will go. But Joey/Meghan are obvious boots after struggling to find a taxi. The only interesting parts were the rafts falling apart in the rapids and Rachel repelling in her underwear so her sequins don’t get wet “God forbid she lose some sequins along the way” haha The promos really hyped up the dangerous rapids and they were fine for that short segment but no drama came from them in the episode.
    

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Summary
Not a great season but I feel gets unfair hate (just like the Family Edition which also had bad leg designs, bad route, drama that some found annoying). I don’t think it was terrible as most legs had things happening that made each one interesting enough. Everyone vs Brenchels was similar to Everyone vs Weavers (had some interesting aspects, better than nothing, but was a bit annoying at times). The cast, route and challenges were unsatisfying but entertainment is most important to me and this season was usually not boring. TAR8 and TAR24 had similar weaknesses/frustrations so I’m ranking them together. I enjoyed TAR24 slightly more but I could see TAR24 getting a 5 or less if it wasn’t a returnee season, as it had some similarities to TAR16 (many teams were compelling because of their history rather than things they did on this season).
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So after each season I will place it on a ranking:
1.TAR5 - 10/10

1. TAR3 - 10/10
   
2. TAR12 - 9/10
   
3. TAR17 - 9/10
   
4. TAR18 - 9/10
   
5. TAR2 - 8/10
   
6. TAR7 - 8/10
   
7. TAR20 - 8/10
   
8. TAR11 - 8/10
   
9. TAR13 - 8/10
   
10. TAR6 - 8/10
    
11. TAR10 - 7/10
    
12. TAR22 - 7/10
    
13. TAR14 - 7/10
    
14. TAR1 - 7/10
    
15. TAR9 - 7/10
    
16. TAR21 - 6/10
    
17. TAR15 - 6/10
    
18. TAR23 - 6/10
    
19. TAR4 - 6/10
    
20. TAR24 - 6/10
    
21. TAR8 - 6/10
    
22. TAR19 - 5/10
    
23. TAR16 - 5/10
    

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Mariners (36-29) @ Royals (38-26)

First Pitch: 4:10 PM at Kauffman Stadium

Team	Starter	TV	Radio
Mariners	Luis Castillo (5-6, 2.99 ERA)	RSNW	KIRO
Royals	Alec Marsh (4-3, 3.76 ERA)	BSKC	KCSP

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Line Score - Game Over

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E	LOB
SEA	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	4	7	0	5
KC	1	1	0	0	3	2	0	1		8	9	0	5

Box Score

KC		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
3B	Garcia, M	4	2	1	0	1	1	.260
SS	Witt Jr.	4	0	1	0	0	0	.322
1B	Pasquantino	4	0	1	2	0	0	.244
C	Perez, S	4	0	1	1	0	1	.304
LF	Melendez	4	0	0	0	0	2	.163
DH	Velázquez	3	1	0	0	1	1	.212
RF	Frazier	2	2	2	1	0	0	.227
RF	Renfroe	2	0	1	0	0	0	.194
RF	Blanco	0	1	0	0	0	0	.255
2B	Loftin	2	2	1	1	2	1	.286
CF	Isbel	2	0	1	3	0	0	.210

KC	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Marsh	5.0	7	4	4	0	8	90-60	4.05
Long	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	20-11	0.00
Smith, W	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	11-8	5.66
Schreiber	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	16-8	2.67
McArthur	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	10-8	4.73

SEA		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
SS	Crawford, J	4	1	2	2	0	0	.220
3B	Rojas, J	4	0	0	0	0	0	.267
CF	Rodríguez, J	4	1	1	0	0	2	.266
C	Raleigh	4	0	1	0	0	2	.201
1B	Raley, L	3	0	0	0	1	2	.262
DH	Garver	3	1	1	1	1	1	.180
LF	Moore, D	3	0	0	1	0	0	.212
RF	Canzone	4	1	1	0	0	2	.175
2B	Bliss	4	0	1	0	0	2	.200

SEA	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Castillo, L	5.0	6	5	5	1	4	84-62	3.35
Snead	1.0	1	2	2	2	0	22-10	4.66
Snider	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	12-9	3.60
Thornton	1.0	1	1	1	1	0	16-8	3.62

Scoring Plays

Inning	Event	Score
T1	J.P. Crawford homers (5) on a fly ball to right center field.	0-1
B1	Salvador Perez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Dylan Moore. Maikel Garcia scores.	1-1
B2	Adam Frazier homers (2) on a fly ball to right field.	2-1
T5	Mitch Garver homers (7) on a fly ball to left field.	2-2
T5	J.P. Crawford singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Dominic Canzone scores. Ryan Bliss to 3rd.	2-3
B5	Nick Loftin singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Dominic Canzone. Adam Frazier scores.	3-3
B5	Vinnie Pasquantino doubles (18) on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Dominic Canzone. Nick Loftin scores. Maikel Garcia scores.	5-3
T6	Dylan Moore out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Adam Frazier. Julio Rodríguez scores. Cal Raleigh to 3rd.	5-4
B6	Kyle Isbel doubles (5) on a ground ball to left fielder Dylan Moore. Nelson Velázquez scores. Nick Loftin scores.	7-4
B8	Kyle Isbel out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Julio Rodríguez. Dairon Blanco scores. Nick Loftin to 2nd.	8-4

Highlights

Description	Length
Alec Marsh against the Mariners	0:09
Luis Castillo against the Royals	0:09
Bullpen availability for Seattle, June 8 vs Royals	0:07
Bench availability for Kansas City, June 8 vs Mariners	0:07
Fielding alignment for Kansas City, June 8 vs Mariners	0:11
Bench availability for Seattle, June 8 vs Royals	0:07
Fielding alignment for Seattle, June 8 vs Royals	0:11
Starting lineups for Mariners at Royals - June 8, 2024	0:09
The distance behind J.P. Crawford's home run	0:13
The distance behind Adam Frazier's home run	0:12
The distance behind Mitch Garver's home run	0:13
Analyzing Mitch Garver's home run through bat tracking	0:11
Breaking down Alec Marsh's pitches	0:04
Alec Marsh's outing against the Mariners	0:25
Breaking down Luis Castillo's pitches	0:04
Luis Castillo's outing against the Royals	0:23
J.P. Crawford's leadoff home run (5)	0:20
Alec Marsh strikes out Cal Raleigh	0:06
Salvador Perez's RBI single	0:17
Adam Frazier's solo home run (2)	0:23
Luis Castillo K's Nick Loftin	0:09
Mitch Garver's solo home run (7)	0:27
J.P. Crawford's RBI single	0:17
Nick Loftin's nice spinning play	0:10
Nick Loftin's RBI single	0:22
Vinnie Pasquantino's two-run double	0:29
Dylan Moore's sacrifice fly	0:24
Alec Marsh fans eight batters	1:00
Kyle Isbel's two-run double	0:20
Trent Thornton In play, run(s) to Kyle Isbel	0:28
Ryan Bliss grounds out softly, pitcher James McArthur to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.	0:12

Decisions

Winning Pitcher	Losing Pitcher	Save
Marsh (5-3, 4.05 ERA)	Castillo, L (5-7, 3.35 ERA)

Attendance	Weather	Wind
	85°F, Partly Cloudy	6 mph, L To R

HP	1B	2B	3B
Phil Cuzzi	Tony Randazzo	Alex Tosi	Dan Bellino

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Orioles @ Blue Jays - Thu, Jun 06

Game Status: Final - Score: 6-5 Blue Jays

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	Orioles Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Westburg - 3B	3	1	0	0	1	1	0	.276	.333	.481
2	Rutschman - DH	4	2	2	3	0	1	0	.307	.345	.490
3	Mountcastle - 1B	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.281	.318	.498
4	Henderson - SS	3	0	1	0	1	2	0	.265	.370	.581
5	Santander - RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	.221	.298	.455
6	Hays - LF	3	1	0	0	0	3	1	.202	.265	.326
7	Norby - 2B	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.200	.200	.500
	a-O'Hearn - PH	1	1	1	2	0	0	0	.280	.343	.471
8	McCann - C	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.196	.202	.283
	b-Stowers - PH	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.321	.310	.464
9	Cowser - CF	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	.229	.325	.424
	Totals	32	5	6	5	2	10	5

Orioles
a-Homered for Norby in the 9th. b-Struck out for McCann in the 9th.
BATTING: 2B: Henderson (9, Kikuchi). HR: Rutschman 2 (12, 6th inning off Kikuchi, 0 on, 1 out, 8th inning off Pop, 1 on, 2 out); O'Hearn (8, 9th inning off García, Y, 1 on, 2 out). TB: Henderson 2; Mountcastle; Norby; O'Hearn 4; Rutschman 8. RBI: O'Hearn 2 (20); Rutschman 3 (43). 2-out RBI: Rutschman 2; O'Hearn 2. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Santander 2. GIDP: McCann. Team RISP: 0-for-1. Team LOB: 3.

	Blue Jays Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Schneider - LF	4	0	0	0	0	3	2	.240	.337	.440
	Kiermaier - CF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.202	.254	.303
2	Jansen, D - C	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	.267	.348	.483
3	Guerrero Jr. - 1B	3	1	2	3	1	0	0	.295	.388	.426
4	Bichette - SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.234	.282	.342
5	Springer - RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.206	.297	.311
6	Turner, J - DH	3	1	2	0	1	0	0	.232	.316	.359
	1-Biggio - DH	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.200	.323	.291
7	Varsho - LF	3	2	1	0	1	1	2	.214	.300	.459
8	Kiner-Falefa - 2B	4	0	1	1	0	0	3	.268	.311	.388
9	Clement - 3B	3	1	1	2	1	0	2	.234	.259	.346
	Totals	31	6	7	6	5	4	12

Blue Jays
1-Ran for Turner, J in the 8th.
BATTING: 2B: Varsho (12, Povich). HR: Guerrero Jr. (7, 3rd inning off Povich, 2 on, 2 out). TB: Clement; Guerrero Jr. 5; Kiner-Falefa; Turner, J 2; Varsho 2. RBI: Clement 2 (9); Guerrero Jr. 3 (30); Kiner-Falefa (20). 2-out RBI: Guerrero Jr. 3; Kiner-Falefa; Clement 2. Team RISP: 3-for-4. Team LOB: 6.
FIELDING: DP: (Clement-Kiner-Falefa-Guerrero Jr.).

Orioles Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Povich (L, 0-1)	5.1	5	6	6	4	2	1	100-58	10.13
Tate	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	0	11-9	2.70
Akin	2.0	1	0	0	1	1	0	29-19	3.99
Totals	8.0	7	6	6	5	4	1

Blue Jays Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Kikuchi (W, 3-5)	6.0	4	1	1	1	6	1	89-60	3.48
Pearson	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	13-8	4.44
Pop	1.0	1	2	2	1	1	1	19-11	4.41
García, Y (S, 4)	1.0	1	2	2	0	2	1	18-11	2.16
Totals	9.0	6	5	5	2	10	3

Game Info
HBP: Hays (by García, Y).
Pitches-strikes: Povich 100-58; Tate 11-9; Akin 29-19; Kikuchi 89-60; Pearson 13-8; Pop 19-11; García, Y 18-11.
Groundouts-flyouts: Povich 6-6; Tate 1-0; Akin 1-0; Kikuchi 7-3; Pearson 1-0; Pop 0-0; García, Y 0-0.
Batters faced: Povich 25; Tate 3; Akin 8; Kikuchi 22; Pearson 3; Pop 5; García, Y 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Tate 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Alex MacKay. 1B: Phil Cuzzi. 2B: Tony Randazzo. 3B: Alex Tosi.
Weather: 73 degrees, Partly Cloudy.
Wind: 19 mph, In From LF.
First pitch: 1:07 PM.
T: 2:26.
Att: 39,215.
Venue: Rogers Centre.
June 6, 2024

Inning	Scoring Play	Score
Bottom 3	Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers (7) on a fly ball to right field. Ernie Clement scores. Danny Jansen scores.	3-0 TOR
Bottom 4	Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles on a fly ball to right fielder Anthony Santander. Daulton Varsho scores.	4-0 TOR
Top 6	Adley Rutschman homers (11) on a fly ball to left center field.	4-1 TOR
Bottom 6	Ernie Clement singles on a line drive to left fielder Austin Hays. Justin Turner scores. Daulton Varsho scores.	6-1 TOR
Top 8	Adley Rutschman homers (12) on a fly ball to right center field. Jordan Westburg scores.	6-3 TOR
Top 9	Ryan O'Hearn homers (8) on a fly ball to right center field. Austin Hays scores.	6-5 TOR

Team	Highlight
BAL	Adley Rutschman's solo homer (11) (00:00:20)
BAL	Gunnar Henderson's barehanded toss (00:00:19)
BAL	Austin Hays makes a sliding catch (00:00:17)
TOR	Ernie Clement's two-run single (00:00:15)
TOR	Yusei Kikuchi strikes out six (00:01:06)
BAL	Adley Rutschman's second homer of the game (12) (00:00:20)
BAL	Ryan O'Hearn's two-run homer (8) (00:00:24)
TOR	Yimi García gets the save (00:00:05)
BAL	Adley Rutschman hits two home runs vs. Blue Jays (00:00:41)
TOR	Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes an over-the-shoulder grab (00:00:17)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E	LOB
Orioles	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	2		5	6	0	3
Blue Jays	0	0	3	1	0	2	0	0			6	7	0	6

Decisions

• Winner: Yusei Kikuchi (3-5, 3.48)
• Loser: Cade Povich (0-1, 10.13)
• Save: Yimi García (4, 2.16)

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Orioles (39-21) @ Blue Jays (29-32)

First Pitch: 1:07 PM at Rogers Centre

Team	Starter	TV	Radio
Orioles	Cade Povich (0-0, -.-- ERA)	MASN	98 Rock
Blue Jays	Yusei Kikuchi (2-5, 3.66 ERA)	Sportsnet	SN590

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Line Score - Game Over

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E	LOB
BAL	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	5	6	0	3
TOR	0	0	3	1	0	2	0	0		6	7	0	6

Box Score

TOR		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
LF	Schneider	4	0	0	0	0	3	.240
CF	Kiermaier	0	0	0	0	0	0	.202
C	Jansen, D	3	1	0	0	1	0	.267
1B	Guerrero Jr.	3	1	2	3	1	0	.295
SS	Bichette	4	0	0	0	0	0	.234
RF	Springer	4	0	0	0	0	0	.206
DH	Turner, J	3	1	2	0	1	0	.232
DH	Biggio	0	0	0	0	0	0	.200
LF	Varsho	3	2	1	0	1	1	.214
2B	Kiner-Falefa	4	0	1	1	0	0	.268
3B	Clement	3	1	1	2	1	0	.234

TOR	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Kikuchi	6.0	4	1	1	1	6	89-60	3.48
Pearson	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	13-8	4.44
Pop	1.0	1	2	2	1	1	19-11	4.41
García, Y	1.0	1	2	2	0	2	18-11	2.16

BAL		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
3B	Westburg	3	1	0	0	1	1	.276
DH	Rutschman	4	2	2	3	0	1	.307
1B	Mountcastle	4	0	1	0	0	0	.281
SS	Henderson	3	0	1	0	1	2	.265
RF	Santander	4	0	0	0	0	0	.221
LF	Hays	3	1	0	0	0	3	.202
2B	Norby	3	0	1	0	0	0	.200
PH	O'Hearn	1	1	1	2	0	0	.280
C	McCann	3	0	0	0	0	0	.196
PH	Stowers	1	0	0	0	0	1	.321
CF	Cowser	3	0	0	0	0	2	.229

BAL	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Povich	5.1	5	6	6	4	2	100-58	10.13
Tate	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	11-9	2.70
Akin	2.0	1	0	0	1	1	29-19	3.99

Scoring Plays

Inning	Event	Score
B3	Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers (7) on a fly ball to right field. Ernie Clement scores. Danny Jansen scores.	3-0
B4	Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles on a fly ball to right fielder Anthony Santander. Daulton Varsho scores.	4-0
T6	Adley Rutschman homers (11) on a fly ball to left center field.	4-1
B6	Ernie Clement singles on a line drive to left fielder Austin Hays. Justin Turner scores. Daulton Varsho scores.	6-1
T8	Adley Rutschman homers (12) on a fly ball to right center field. Jordan Westburg scores.	6-3
T9	Ryan O'Hearn homers (8) on a fly ball to right center field. Austin Hays scores.	6-5

Highlights

Description	Length
Yusei Kikuchi against the Orioles	0:11
Bullpen availability for Toronto, June 6 vs Orioles	0:07
Bullpen availability for Baltimore, June 6 vs Blue Jays	0:07
Bench availability for Toronto, June 6 vs Orioles	0:07
Fielding alignment for Toronto, June 6 vs Orioles	0:11
Bench availability for Baltimore, June 6 vs Blue Jays	0:07
Fielding alignment for Baltimore, June 6 vs Blue Jays	0:11
Starting lineups for Orioles at Blue Jays - June 6, 2024	0:09
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Home Run Statcast Analysis	0:13
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run through bat tracking data	0:11
Measuring the stats on Adley Rutschman's home run	0:12
Visualizing Adley Rutschman's swing using bat tracking technology	0:11
Breaking down Cade Povich's pitches	0:04
Cade Povich's outing against the Blue Jays	0:23
Breaking down Yusei Kikuchi's pitches	0:04
Yusei Kikuchi's outing against the Orioles	0:23
Breaking down Adley Rutschman's home run	0:13
Adley Rutschman's home run through bat tracking data	0:11
The distance behind Ryan O'Hearn's home run	0:12
Cade Povich's first MLB strikeout	0:16
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three-run homer (7)	0:28
Yusei Kikuchi's 700th career strikeout	0:23
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's RBI single	0:18
Adley Rutschman's solo homer (11)	0:20
Gunnar Henderson's barehanded toss	0:19
Austin Hays makes a sliding catch	0:17
Ernie Clement's two-run single	0:15
Yusei Kikuchi strikes out six	1:06
Adley Rutschman's second homer of the game (12)	0:29
Ryan O'Hearn's two-run homer (8)	0:28
Kyle Stowers strikes out swinging.	0:05

Decisions

Winning Pitcher	Losing Pitcher	Save
Kikuchi (3-5, 3.48 ERA)	Povich (0-1, 10.13 ERA)	García, Y (4 SV, 2.16 ERA)

Attendance	Weather	Wind
	73°F, Partly Cloudy	19 mph, In From LF

HP	1B	2B	3B
Alex MacKay	Phil Cuzzi	Tony Randazzo	Alex Tosi

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Hey guys! Ape here, to give a bit of a rundown on all this. Until pretty recently, it seemed as though this match was still going ahead. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. MGT and I finished our booking up on March 30th, and were waiting for MJE to finish theirs up before posting, so there wouldn't be too much of a gap that caused voters to not know what the fuck was going on (especially given how lengthy both bookings were planned to be). This booking took a lot out of all four of us, but I'm glad to be able to post it now, knowing full well that only Inferno is going to read it in its entirety. Thanks. Love you.
For the people who just want to ogle at us for being stupid enough to do this, here are the numbers. This booking meets the agreed upon standards of the original match - each part clears 20k characters, for a total of 701,059 characters. It's 219 pages in Google Docs and 123,683 words long, which is about two Qurans. We just really love John Cena.
As MGT is no longer on Reddit, the whole booking is going to be posted by me. He wrote the first nine parts, and I wrote the rest. If any of you beyond Inferno are mad enough to read this, I truly hope you enjoy it. I'll be putting together a TL;DR in the next few days, explaining the broad strokes of everything that occurs. However, I'll blatantly ask for upvotes here because I think it'd be really funny to drown the sub in a 26 part booking with absolutely nothing on the line. Anyway, I'll let MGT take it from here. Peace out, and I'll see y'all in P10.
I cannot believe we’re doing this. But fuck it. John Cena’s entire career, rebooked.
After signing a developmental contract with WWE and spending months honing his skills at the company's training facility, John Cena finally sees his chance at the big time. Before call ups to the main roster, the best John could hope for was building his name and reputation on OVW, moonlighting on Sunday Night Heat and Velocity. But one day in June 2002, everything changed. Backstage soaking in the environment of Smackdown, John was fascinated with the limelight. Eager to see every nook and cranny, every turn and corner of main roster life, he found himself in Guerilla, watching the live feed along with the producers. His curiosity turns to excitement and eagerness, when he sees the Olympic Gold Medalist in the ring, holding a microphone. Kurt Angle throws out an open challenge for anyone wanting to prove themselves against the Wrestling Machine. And suddenly… Cena sees his chance to make himself a star.
One Hour Later…
Cena gets dressed, ready to head home for the night. He didn’t win against Kurt… but answering the open challenge was just what he needed. A taste of what was to come. A sneak peak at the future of his burgeoning career. John shakes hands with a lot of the veterans in the locker room, the likes of Taker, Billy Gunn, and Rikishi having already taken him under their wings after seeing his heart and passion in the ring. Cena smiles as he leaves the locker room, mind set on getting inside the bus and crashing into a deep slumber. But John’s smile fades, his entire face turning to one of confusion when he’s handed an envelope by one of the producers. Walking out the door and getting hit with the sharp wind, John opens the envelope, and his heart drops…
A pink slip is held with an iron grip between his fingers. Everything he was dreaming of, slowly sinking to the depths of Hell before his very eyes. Just another young gun, sent to the dogs by Vinny Mac himself. He saw his chance, took it… and still got canned. Cena feels the cold, unforgiving wind snatch away the pink slip, sending it flying into the night sky along with his career.
July 17th, 2002
In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the raucous TNA Asylum buzzes with anticipation as fans eagerly await the latest weekly PPV. Tonight, the atmosphere crackles with excitement as the reigning NWA World Champion, the World's Most Dangerous Man, Ken Shamrock, is scheduled for an exclusive interview segment. The Asylum is adorned with the regal insignia of the National Wrestling Alliance and the young TNA logo as the cameras focus in on the interview area. Ken Shamrock, with the prestigious NWA World Championship draped over his shoulder, stands tall backstage for an interview with a respected wrestling journalist. Shamrock exudes an aura of dominance and confidence as he speaks about his championship reign and the legacy of the NWA World Championship. He emphasizes the importance of competition and vows to defend the title against all comers.
As the interview progresses, Shamrock drops a bombshell announcement that electrifies the audience. With a smirk, he declares an open challenge for later that night, inviting any wrestler in the locker room to step up and face him in the ring for the NWA World Championship. The declaration sends shockwaves through the arena, as fans and wrestlers alike buzz with anticipation at the prospect of witnessing an impromptu championship match.
As the night unfolds and the main event draws near, speculation runs rampant about who will answer Shamrock's open challenge. Will it be a seasoned veteran looking to reclaim past glory? Or perhaps a hungry up-and-comer seeking to make a name for themselves on the grand stage? As the arena pulses with excitement, the moment arrives. Ken Shamrock stands in the center of the ring, microphone in hand, ready to address the crowd once more. Suddenly, the arena erupts into cheers as a familiar theme hits the speakers. To the surprise of everyone in attendance, a young and determined John Cena emerges from the curtain, his eyes locked on the NWA World Championship held high by Shamrock. Half of the crowd doesn’t recognize him, while the most in the know fans slowly remember the story of a young gun challenging Kurt Angle on Smackdown and immediately being fired to the outrage of many WWE vets and officials alike. It seems as if the big corporation has dropped the ball on a young talent, and he’s decided to take his chance in the biggest way possible.
NWA World Championship: Ken Shamrock (c) vs John Cena
With a smirk of confidence, Cena steps forward to accept Shamrock's challenge, setting the stage for an unexpected clash between the seasoned champion and the rookie sensation. In a match filled with intensity and drama, Shamrock and Cena trade blows in a hard-fought battle for the NWA World Championship. Despite Shamrock's experience and tenacity, Cena showcases his raw talent and determination, refusing to back down. The building erupts with every blow, soon having everyone on the edge of their seat.
Shamrock and Cena engage in a fierce battle for the NWA World Championship. Despite Cena's raw talent and determination, Shamrock's experience and tenacity prove to be too much to overcome. Throughout the match, Shamrock demonstrates his mastery of submission holds and ground-and-pound tactics, wearing down Cena with each punishing blow. Despite Cena's valiant efforts, Shamrock refuses to stay down, fighting tooth and nail to retain his championship. In the end, after a grueling contest, Ken Shamrock emerges victorious, securing the win and solidifying his status as the undisputed NWA World Champion.
Ken Shamrock defeats John Cena to retain the NWA World Championship (14:29)
Despite losing to Shamrock, Cena's debut in TNA sparks many headlines and rumors, the young star once again proving himself against a seasoned vet. He continues to rise in TNA, consistently opening the shows throughout the summer and putting on banger matches with the likes of Sabu, Jerry Lyn, and Raven. By September, John says he might’ve stumbled the first couple times when stepping up to the plate. But he promises… next time, he won’t flinch, and he won’t hesitate to finish the job.
September 25, 2002
In the vibrant world of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, John Cena has had a great summer proving himself, and showing the world what he’s made of. The TNA Asylum has grown to love the Prototype, his humble and simple gear hiding the fact that he’s one of the industry’s leading young stars. The crowd is already buzzing with excitement when it’s announced John is slated to be in the semi main event, a big jump from being TNA’s regular opener. But they get even more buckwild when tonight's event promises an electrifying showdown between two rising stars: rookie sensation John Cena and the high-flying prodigy, AJ Styles. Both Cena and Styles have been making waves in TNA since their debuts, capturing the attention of fans and management alike with their unique styles and undeniable charisma. The big screen shows both men preparing for war. Cena shadowboxing and Styles hitting a round of push ups to get the blood flowing. It’s about to get crazy in the Asylum.
John Cena vs AJ Styles
As the Asylum fills to capacity, the atmosphere crackles with excitement. The crowd roars with anticipation as Cena's familiar theme music blares over the speakers, signaling his arrival. Dressed in his trademark gear and brimming with confidence, Cena struts to the ring, soaking in the adulation of the fans. Moments later, the arena erupts once again as AJ Styles makes his grand entrance, his aerial maneuvers and flashy attire captivating the audience. With a determined look in his eyes, Styles locks his gaze on Cena, ready to prove himself against his formidable opponent.
The match begins with a flurry of action, as Cena and Styles trade holds and counterholds, each showcasing their respective strengths and skills. The crowd is on the edge of their seats as the momentum shifts back and forth between the two rookies. In the climax of the match, Styles executes a breathtaking series of high-flying maneuvers, springboarding to knock John off his feet both inside and outside the ring. Finally getting him woozy enough, his offense culminates in his signature Styles Clash, the audience popping for the deadly finisher. With a thunderous impact, Cena crashes to the canvas, and the referee counts the pinfall.
AJ Styles defeats John Cena (15:01)
As the bell rings, signaling Styles' victory, the Center Stage Theater erupts in cheers and applause. Styles celebrates his hard-fought win, basking in the adulation of the crowd. Meanwhile, Cena lies on the mat, visibly frustrated and bitter over his defeat. The loss serves as a wake-up call for Cena, igniting a fire within him to prove himself even more and ascend to the top of the wrestling world. He picks himself up, and storms away, not satisfied with putting on a great show. He wants more. And whatever it takes to BE more, he will do it by any means necessary.
Following big loss after big loss, Cena grows frustrated with his lack of success in TNA. Determined to make a name for himself, he is on the verge of a major transformation. As he struggles to find his footing in the competitive landscape of TNA, Cena decides it’s time to make a change. One that will unlock his full potential and give him the footing he needs to cement himself as a star that’s here to stay. Cena begins to enter the Asylum every week with newfound swagger and charisma, bubbling with arrogance as he captivates the audience with his razor-sharp wit and cutting edge promos, earning the admiration of some fans while drawing the ire of others.
Cena puts his head down and begins to work, knowing a bunch of talk isn’t enough to shake things up. He goes back to opening shows back to back, tearing the house down with guys like BG James, Christopher Daniels, and K Krush. He begins to see a shift in his fortunes in TNA, finally forcing the doubts in his head to become more quiet with every passing day. Bolstered by his newfound confidence and aggression, Cena embarks on a winning streak, dominating his opponents with a combination of ruthless aggression and cunning tactics. With each victory, Cena's ego swells, and his interactions with fans and fellow wrestlers become increasingly confrontational. He revels in the mixed reception of the crowd, embracing his role as a polarizing figure in TNA.
As Cena's winning streak continues, his evolution into something more fierce becomes increasingly apparent. Gone is the affable rookie who once endeared himself to the fans; in his place stands a calculating and ruthless competitor willing to do whatever it takes to achieve victory. Cena's promos grow more abrasive and antagonistic, as he mocks his opponents and trolls the fans who once cheered him on.
November 6th, 2002
Another weekly banger of a show kicks off in the TNA Asylum. The fans are going crazy as another lineup of matches makes their excitement double and triple. Everyone is going crazy as the main event of tonight’s Asylum show is revealed… TNA X Champion AJ Styles defending his title against none other than Jerry Lynn.
In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Asylum buzzes with anticipation as TNA Wrestling prepares for another thrilling night of action. Tonight's event features a highly anticipated match for the TNA X Championship, with reigning champion AJ Styles set to defend his title against the seasoned veteran Jerry Lynn.
As AJ Styles makes his way to the ring, the crowd erupts in cheers, eager to witness another exhilarating display of athleticism from the X Champion. As Styles makes his entrance, soaking in the adulation of the crowd, a man strikes with ruthless efficiency. With a sudden burst of speed, he ambushes Styles from behind, blindsiding him with a steel chair and laying waste to the X Champion with a barrage of vicious strikes. It’s John Cena, completing his descent into darkness, deciding his first victim will be the very loss that made him make the switch. The Asylum erupts into chaos as referees and security personnel rush to intervene, desperately trying to separate Cena from his helpless prey. But Cena is relentless, driven by a thirst for vengeance and a desire to make a statement at Styles' expense. After half a dozen officials and referees pour out, Cena decides he’s done enough, dropping the chair at the carcass of his unfortunate victim. Styles is already bleeding, clutching his ribs and back as Jerry Lynn watches on. But as his attacker walks off, Styles shocks the entire building by pressing forward, stumbling to the ring, dragging his title behind him. Determined to be the fighting champion he promised he would always be. Lynn looks him up and down, the referee asking AJ once, twice, three times if he’s able to compete. Styles winces and nods, and before you know it, the bell rings.
TNA X Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs Jerry Lynn
As the match gets underway, the crowd erupts with excitement as Styles and Lynn lock up in the center of the ring. Styles, known for his agility and aerial prowess, struggles to find his footing as Lynn presses the attack, targeting Styles' injured ribs with ruthless precision. Despite his best efforts, Styles is unable to shake off the effects of his injury, hampering his ability to execute his trademark high-flying maneuvers. With each passing minute, the pain becomes increasingly unbearable, threatening to derail his chances of victory.
As the match wears on, Styles fights through the pain, drawing upon every ounce of determination and resilience within him to stay in the fight. However, Lynn, sensing an opportunity to capitalize on Styles' weakened state, unleashes a relentless assault, battering Styles from pillar to post with a series of punishing holds and strikes.The crowd watches in silent anticipation as Styles valiantly attempts to mount a comeback, but his injured ribs betrays him at every turn, leaving him vulnerable to Lynn's relentless onslaught.
In the final moments of the match, Styles digs deep, summoning one last burst of energy in a desperate bid to turn the tide. With the crowd on their feet, he launches himself into the air, attempting to hit a springboard forearm! But the effort proves to be too much for Styles' battered body, and in a cruel twist of fate, his injured ribs receive a sharp kick from Lynn in mid air, sending him crashing to the canvas in a heap. Lynn drags Styles to his feet, and DROPS him with a cradle piledriver. As the referee counts the pinfall, the Asylum falls silent, overcome with a sense of heartbreak and disappointment at seeing one of their heroes fall short in his moment of need. With a heavy heart, Styles’ eyes glaze over as Lynn is declared the winner, his dreams of victory shattered by the cruel hand of fate.
Jerry Lynn defeats AJ Styles to win the TNA X Championship (20:47)
By the time order is restored, Styles lies battered and bruised in the center of the ring, his chances of competing in the scheduled match against Jerry Lynn dashed by Cena's brutal assault. In the aftermath of the title change, Cena stands tall amidst the wreckage, a malevolent grin spreading across his face as he revels in the chaos he has wrought. After delivering a nasty FU to Styles, leaving him even more broken than before, the crowd drowns Cena in boos, finally fully turning on him. But all he can do is smile. With the X Championship now in his sights, Cena's reign of terror has only just begun, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake as he asserts his dominance in TNA as the ruthless Doctor of Thuganomics.
In the fast paced world of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, the X Championship is the symbol of athleticism, innovation, and excitement. Three competitors. Jerry Lynn, AJ Styles, and the brash newcomer, Doctor of Thuganomics John Cena find themselves entangled in a bitter feud over the coveted title. After losing the title to Lynn due to Cena’s brutal attack before the match, Styles is on a mission to make someone pay. He only has eyes on regaining the gold, and claiming revenge. He returns from his injuries a month after the match, defeating Amazing Red in a clinic of a match, before calling out Lynn, and threatening Cena with the prospect of a shortened career if he thinks about involving himself again.
Jerry Lynn successfully defends his X Championship against a string of challengers while Styles is out, claiming that he’s taken the throne as the ultimate fighting champion. He cuts promos and has interviews before and after his matches, pushing the narrative that he’s been the greatest champion this company has ever seen. Eventually, Styles has had enough, and hits the scene to confront him. AJ calls Lynn a fluke champion, and says the moment they face each other again, the world will know how much bullshit he’s been spouting. Lynn slaps the taste out of AJ’s mouth, causing the young star to lose his mind, wailing on Lynn until referees come out to separate the two! Lynn laughs off the altercation, and walks off, ready to leave for the night. But in a moment of pure irony, he gets the taste slapped out of HIS mouth, causing him to drop his title. Cena pounces, throwing Lynn into his own car door and standing over him with his own title.
“Be grateful I let you have this. Because it’s coming home soon, bitch…”
Tensions are reaching a fever pitch. The Asylum is begging for this match to happen, and finally to the excitement of everyone, it’s confirmed. The X Champion Jerry Lynn defends his coveted title against the pissed off prodigy AJ Styles and the hard hitting loudmouth John Cena. Be there or die!
December 18th, 2002
In the electric atmosphere of the Asylum, the X Championship is on the line in a highly anticipated match featuring three of the promotion's most dynamic competitors: the reigning champion, Jerry Lynn, the high-flying sensation AJ Styles, and the brash newcomer, Doctor of Thuganomics John Cena. With tensions simmering between all three it’s finally time to capitalize and give the fans what they want! Footage shows Jerry Lynn being approached by an interviewer. The champ is unfazed, being a seasoned veteran with a storied history in the business. But he promises, the last thing he’s doing is underestimating the competition. Later on in the night, the two hungry young lions are seen warming up backstage, ready to take their chance to transform from challenger to champion. As the match draws near, anticipation reaches a fever pitch, with fans and wrestlers alike speculating about who will emerge victorious in this clash of titans.
TNA X Championship: Jerry Lynn (c) vs AJ Styles vs John Cena
As the bell rings, the three competitors waste no time in launching into action, trading lightning-fast strikes and high-flying maneuvers in a dizzying display of athleticism and skill. The pace of the match is relentless, with Lynn, Styles, and Cena each showcasing their bold offense, and near superhuman strengths and abilities. Throughout the match, the tide of momentum shifts back and forth, as Lynn, Styles, and Cena each come close to securing victory with near falls and close calls. The Asylum is on its feet, captivated by the breathtaking spectacle unfolding before their eyes.
In the final moments of the match, chaos ensues as Lynn delivers his signature Cradle Piledriver to Cena, leaving him dazed and vulnerable on the canvas. Lynn tries to make the pin, but STYLES OUT OF NOWHERE, SPIRAL TAP SENDS HIM CRASHING INTO BOTH MEN! THE PIN IS BROKEN! Cena rolls out while Lynn and Styles slowly climb to their feet, and go blow for blow, keeping the fans on edge as they root back and forth! Lynn attempts a Cradle Piledriver on AJ, but he escapes, wriggling through the legs and delivering a nasty forearm to the back of the head. Lynn falls forward, and Styles grabs him up, trying to set up a Styles Clash! Lynn lifts out of it, forcing AJ to fly over the top rope! Lynn falls to the mat, desperately trying to recover. He slowly regains balance, standing up and turning around, STRAIGHT INTO A SPRINGBOARD FOREARM, JESUS!
Styles, rushing as fast as he can, lifts Lynn and sets up for the Clash! It’s almost over! He hooks the arms, deathgrip with the hands, and SLAMS HIM FULL CONTACT TO THE MAT! It’s OVER! AJ flips him over, ONLY TO BE DRAGGED OUTSIDE THE RING! Cena HEADBUTTS Styles, and hits a brutal FU, sending AJ back first into the steel steps! Cena jumps onto Lynn, the referee sliding into position, and making the pin. 1… 2… 3. The Asylum erupts in disbelief as the referee declares John Cena the new X Champion. Cena's victory comes at the expense of Styles, who valiantly fought for redemption, only to be denied the championship in the closing moments.
John Cena defeats AJ Styles & Jerry Lynn to win the TNA X Championship (14:48)
As Cena celebrates his hard-fought victory, the Asylum is divided in its reaction, with some fans cheering his triumph while others voice their displeasure at the controversial ending to the match. Meanwhile, Styles and Lynn exchange a tired, knowing glance. Their mutual respect is thrown into the melting pot with anger, frustration, and the thirst for gold. On the final show of 2002, a week before Christmas no less, Cena rides off into the sunset with his head held high. Happy fucking holidays.
The year is now 2003. Despite the Christmas break and New Year’s festivities, ain’t shit to smile about when the new X Champion returns from vacation. The former Prototype emerges in the form of Doctor of Thuganomics John Cena. With the championship belt gleaming around his waist, Cena struts through the backstage corridors of the Asylum, exuding an air of arrogance and entitlement. A thick steel chain hangs around his neck with a padlock on the end, Cena tapping it with the title as he shoves producers and jabronis out of the way. An interviewer prepares for his arrival, ready to dig for some insight into the mind of the X Champion. But Cena brushes past her without a glance, flat out declining a place on the hot seat, for once not taking the opportunity to run his mouth.
Cena wastes no time in asserting his dominance, entering the Asylum to a chorus of boos. John smirks, before raising his title and turning his ballcap to the side as he joins commentary. He watches the first match of the night, staring down both competitors intensely, losing focus to verbally dunk on the commentators every once in a while. The second match goes down the same way, but by the third, Cena takes it up a notch. In the closing moments of Ron Killings vs Christopher Daniels, the Fallen Angel prepares for the deathblow. Gripping the ropes, he shoots up for the Best Moonsault Ever, only for the bell to suddenly ring out as he lands on the top rope! He looks over to see Cena obnoxiously banging the ring bell, forcing all eyes on him. Snatching a mic from the timekeeper, he announces that he’s bored, demanding this get wrapped up. Daniels yells out to him, only to get knocked off the top rope by Killings! Cena collects his title and walks off, glancing at Killings attacking Daniels on the outside ferociously.
Cena doesn’t stop there. The Doctor of Thuganomics tears down posters of the TNA roster backstage, replacing them with advertisements for his next show. Pictures of himself adorned with the X Championship line the walls, serving as a constant reminder of his supremacy. His fellow wrestlers are met with sneers and dismissive remarks, as Cena makes it clear that he considers himself untouchable. Despite this, potential challengers emerge from the ranks of TNA's rising stars. Cena takes pleasure in undermining their confidence and stoking the flames of animosity. He conducts interviews filled with insults and boasts, belittling his opponents and scoffing at their aspirations to dethrone him. Backstage altercations become a regular occurrence as Cena's arrogance rubs his fellow wrestlers the wrong way. His taunts and provocations only serve to further fuel the growing resentment towards him.
Inside the ring, Cena's tactics become increasingly nefarious as he resorts to interference and cheating to maintain his grip on the X Championship. He inserts himself into matches involving potential challengers, lurking at ringside to distract or attack them at the opportune moment. Costing Chris Sabin a #1 contender's match against Amazing Red leaves the Detroit native furious, being screwed out of an opportunity to rise up in the company. Red promises Sabin a shot if he manages to win. But that doesn’t work out. John bullies Red, throwing him around like he’s made of dust. He stumbles at times when the small upstart gives him a run for his money, but he manages to quench the flame, overpowering Red and landing an FU for the win. Despite the clean dominant win, referees still find themselves constantly on edge, wary of Cena's underhanded tactics but often powerless to prevent them. Cena exploits every loophole and bends every rule to his advantage, leaving a trail of controversy and frustration in his wake.
Despite the backlash from his peers and the disdain of the fans, Cena's reign of terror shows no signs of abating. With each passing week, he becomes more emboldened, relishing in the chaos and turmoil he creates. As TNA's X Champion, Cena's stranglehold on the title tightens, leaving incoming young rookies with no hope of having a chance at stardom. Whether through intimidation, manipulation, or outright cheating, he will stop at nothing to retain his championship and solidify his status as the most despised figure in TNA. And as long as Cena holds the X Championship, the reign of Thuganomics will continue to cast a shadow over the world of professional wrestling.
John’s ego grows with every passing day holding the strap in his iron grip. But lurking in the shadows of the Asylum is a formidable challenger, none other than the former champion, Jerry Lynn. As rumors swirl of Jerry Lynn's imminent return, anticipation reaches a fever pitch among TNA fans. Lynn, a seasoned veteran with a storied history before he even joined the company, vows to reclaim the championship he once held with pride. His words send shockwaves through the wrestling world, igniting a firestorm of speculation and excitement.
In the weeks leading up to their showdown, Cena and Lynn engage in a war of words, trading barbs and insults in backstage confrontations and fiery promos. Cena, ever the brash and arrogant champion, dismisses Lynn as a relic of the past, unworthy of sharing the ring with him. He already got his title, and embarrassed him enough to not show his face for a month. He’s the last person on Cena’s mind. But Lynn refuses to back down, vowing to teach Cena a lesson in humility and respect. As tensions escalate, the animosity between Cena and Lynn spills over into physical altercations, with backstage brawls erupting at every turn. Their clashes leave a trail of destruction in their wake, as furniture is overturned, walls are punched through, and security personnel struggle to maintain order. Meanwhile, TNA management scrambles to contain the chaos, fearing that the impending showdown between Cena and Lynn could tear the promotion apart.
February 19th, 2003
At another weekly PPV, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions as Cena defends his X Championship against Lynn in a highly anticipated match. The atmosphere is electric as the two competitors make their grand entrances, their eyes locked in a steely gaze of determination.
TNA X Championship: John Cena (c) vs Jerry Lynn
From the opening bell, the match is a brutal and hard-fought affair, with Cena using every trick in the book to maintain his advantage. But Lynn, fueled by years of experience and a burning desire for redemption, refuses to stay down, mounting a ferocious counterattack that leaves Cena reeling. In the climax of the match, with victory within his grasp, Lynn prepares to deliver his signature Cradle Piledriver to Cena. But before he can execute the move, Cena cunningly rakes Lynn's eyes, temporarily blinding him and leaving him vulnerable to Cena's devastating FU finisher. With Lynn incapacitated, Cena seizes the opportunity to make the cover, as the referee counts the three-count, declaring Cena the winner and still X Champion. The Asylum erupts in huge boos as Cena celebrates his tainted victory, while Lynn lies battered and defeated in the center of the ring, his dreams of reclaiming the championship shattered.
John Cena defeats Jerry Lynn to retain the TNA X Championship (13:17)
Cena laughs, placing a Timberland boot on Lynn’s chest, raising his title with pride. Stone washed jeans and his trademark padlock chain on his neck. The Champ… is here.

Comedy Categories

Best Comedy Series:

1. The Bear
2. Hacks
3. Abbott Elementary
4. Only Murders in the Building
5. Curb Your Enthusiasm
6. What We Do in the Shadows
7. Palm Royale
8. Frasier

Best Comedy Actress:

1. Ayo Edebiri- The Bear
2. Jean Smart- Hacks
3. Quinta Brunson- Abbott Elementary
4. Kristen Wiig- Palm Royale
5. Maya Rudolph- Loot

Best Comedy Actor:

1. Jeremy Allen White- The Bear
2. Martin Short- Only Murders in the Building
3. Larry David- Curb Your Enthusiasm
4. Steve Martin- Only Murders in the Building
5. Kelsey Grammer- Frasier

Best Comedy Supporting Actress:

1. Sheryl Lee Ralph- Abbott Elementary
2. Hannah Einbinder- Hacks
3. Meryl Streep- Only Murders in the Building
4. Abby Elliott- The Bear
5. Janelle James- Abbott Elementary
6. Allison Janney- Palm Royale
7. Liza Colon-Zayas- The Bear

Best Comedy Supporting Actor:

1. Ebon Moss-Bachrach- The Bear
2. Tyler James Williams- Abbott Elementary
3. Lionel Boyce- The Bear
4. Oliver Platt- The Bear
5. Paul W. Downs- Hacks
6. Matty Matheson- The Bear
7. J.B. Smoove- Curb Your Enthusiasm

Best Comedy Guest Actress:

1. Jamie Lee Curtis- The Bear
2. Olivia Colman- The Bear
3. Sarah Paulson- The Bear
4. Jane Adams- Hacks
5. Kaitlyn Olson- Hacks
6. J. Smith Cameron- Hacks

Best Comedy Guest Actor:

1. Jon Bernthal- The Bear
2. Bob Odenkirk- The Bear
3. Ryan Gosling- Saturday Night Live
4. Keegan-Michael Key- Abbott Elementary
5. Jerry Seinfeld- Curb Your Enthusiasm
6. Bradley Cooper- Abbott Elementary

Drama Categories

Best Drama Series:

1. Shogun
2. The Crown
3. The Morning Show
4. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
5. The Gilded Age
6. Slow Horses
7. Fallout
8. Loki

Best Drama Actress:

1. Anna Sawai- Shogun
2. Imelda Staunton- The Crown
3. Jennifer Aniston- The Morning Show
4. Emma Stone- The Curse
5. Carrie Coon- The Gilded Age
6. Maya Erskine- Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Best Drama Actor:

1. Hiroyuki Sanada- Shogun
2. Gary Oldman- Slow Horses
3. Dominic West- The Crown
4. Donald Glover- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
5. Cosmo Jarvis- Shogun
6. Walton Goggins- Fallout

Best Drama Supporting Actress:

1. Elizabeth Debicki- The Crown
2. Christine Baranski- The Gilded Age
3. Lesley Manville- The Crown
4. Greta Lee- The Morning Show
5. Nicole Beharie- The Morning Show
6. Moeka Hoshi- Shogun
7. Holland Taylor- The Morning Show
8. Fumi Nikaido- Shogun

Best Drama Supporting Actor:

1. Billy Crudup- The Morning Show
2. Jon Hamm- The Morning Show
3. Jonathan Pryce- The Crown
4. Mark Duplass- The Morning Show
5. Tadanobu Asano- Shogun
6. Khalid Abdalla- The Crown
7. Nathan Lane- The Gilded Age
8. Takehiro Hira- Shogun

Best Drama Guest Actress:

1. Claire Foy- The Crown
2. Sarah Paulson- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
3. Michaela Coel- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
4. Yuko Miyamoto- Shogun
5. Marcia Gay Harden- The Morning Show
6. Parker Posey- Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Best Drama Guest Actor:

1. John Turturro- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
2. Nestor Carbonell- Shogun
3. Michael Emerson- Fallout
4. Kyle MacLachlan- Fallout
5. Wagner Moura- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
6. Rob Morgan- Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

Limited Series/TV Movie Categories

Best Limited Series:

1. Baby Reindeer
2. Fargo
3. True Detective: Night Country
4. Masters of the Air
5. Feud: Capote vs. the Swans

Best TV Movie:

1. Mr. Monk's Last Case
2. Quiz Lady
3. The Caine Mutiny Court-Trial
4. Scoop
5. No One Will Save You

Best Limited Series Actress:

1. Jodie Foster- True Detective: Night Country
2. Juno Temple- Fargo
3. Brie Larson- Lessons in Chemisty
4. Naomi Watts- Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
5. Sofia Vergara- Griselda
6. Uzo Aduba- Painkiller

Best Limited Series Actor:

1. Richard Gaad- Baby Reindeer
2. Jon Hamm- Fargo
3. Tom Hollander- Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
4. Andrew Scott- Ripley
5. Tony Shalhoub- Mr. Monk's Last Case
6. Matt Bomer- Fellow Travelers

Best Limited Series Supporting Actress:

1. Jessica Gunning- Baby Reindeer
2. Jennifer Jason Leigh- Fargo
3. Kali Reis- True Detective: Night Country
4. Diane Lane- Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
5. Sandra Oh- The Sympathizer
6. Nava Mau- Baby Reindeer
7. Fiona Shaw- True Detective: Night Country

Best Limited Series Supporting Actor:

1. Robert Downey Jr.- The Sympathizer
2. Jonathan Bailey- Fellow Travelers
3. Treat Williams- Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
4. John Hawkes- True Detective: Night Country
5. Barry Keoghan- Masters of the Air
6. Lewis Pullman- Lessons in Chemisty
7. Joe Keery- Fargo

Some players have ironic nicknames -- like the 6'2" and stoutly built Ernie "Tiny" Bonham; or the comically inept "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry, who was anything but; or Hector "What a Pair of Hands!" Lopez, who made 17 errors in just 76 games as a Yankee third baseman in 1959, prompting manager Casey Stengel to grumble: “If I bench him I bench 93 runs, but I would like better fieldin’ outta my 93 runs.”
There was nothing ironic about the nickname they hung on Walter Brown. "Jumbo" stood 6'4" and at his heaviest tipped the scales at nearly 300 pounds. Just about every sportswriter "weighed in" every time Brown pitched with a new nickname, anecdote, or quip based on his size.
But Jumbo was no joke 91 years ago today. On June 3, 1933, the big man came through big time, pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings of relief in a game the Yankees were losing 11-3 in the top of the third inning. Jumbo helped his own cause with a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the 3rd, then in the 5th the Bronx Bombers erupted for 10 runs to come all the way back and take the lead! Brown gave up five hits and five walks, but no runs -- though he did allow an inherited runner to score. He struck out 12 and at the plate was 2-for-4 with an RBI to lead the Yankees to an improbable 17-11 victory!
The "late-Babe" era Yankees, 1929 to 1935, won just one World Series -- 1932, when Ruth hit his famous called shot off Charlie Root of the Chicago Cubs. For that matter, it was the only pennant during those seven years, which must have seemed an eternity to a fanbase spoiled by six pennants and three titles in the seven years between 1921 and 1928, and would be again by the seven pennants and six titles in the eight years between 1936 and 1943.
Despite only one title to show for it, the '29 to '35 Yankees still had tremendous players. Ruth, between the ages of 34 and 39, would post a ridiculous 196 OPS+ in his final Yankee seasons; Gehrig, in his prime at ages 26 to 32, was right behind him with a 190 OPS+. Other strong Yankee contributors during this period were Earle Combs (127 OPS+), Tony Lazzeri (125 OPS+), Bill Dickey (122 OPS+), and Ben Chapman (120 OPS+).
But the difference between what had come between 1921 and 1928 and what would come between 1936 and 1943: Pitching. Waite Hoyt, who had been worth 35.4 bWAR between 1921 and 1928, was worth just 0.7 bWAR in 1929, and was traded to the Tigers the following season. Herb Pennock contributed 32.9 bWAR between 1923 and 1928, and just 1.0 bWAR between 1929 and 1933 before his release. Previously forgotten Yankee Bob Shawkey had 18.9 bWAR between 1921 and 1927; in 1929, he was the team's pitching coach, then manager in 1930, then a minor league manager for the organization. Urban Shocker, a "grandfathered" spitballer who averaged 4.4 bWAR a year between 1925 and 1927, was released in 1928 (and would die in September, at the age of 37, from pneumonia). George Pipgras had gone 34-16 between 1927 and 1928; his ERA jumped to 4.08 between 1929 and 1932, and was sold to the Red Sox. Wilcy Moore, who in 1927 had a 2.28 ERA, 19 wins, and a league-leading 13 saves -- even though the save hadn't been invented yet -- saw his ERA balloon to 4.13 ERA in 1929 and was exiled to the minors.
Slowly the Yankees rebuilt their pitching staff, led by Hall of Famers Red Ruffing and Lefty Gomez, two-time All-Star Monte Pearson, and relief ace Johnny Murphy.
But the '29 to '35 era was reminiscent of the 1980s Yankees, when loaded lineups were undermined by a pitching staff composed of faded veterans and struggling rookies. Between 1929 and 1935, the Yankees had forgettable pitchers like Hank Johnson (87 ERA+ in 644.2 IP), Ed Wells (88 ERA+ in 492.1 IP), Roy Sherid (87 ERA+ in 413.0 IP), Danny MacFayden (86 ERA+ in 307.2 IP), and Russ Van Atta (81 ERA+ in 249.2 IP).
Add another name to that list: Walter George Brown, who in his four seasons with the Yankees would go 19-16 despite a 4.74 ERA (88 ERA+) and 1.676 WHIP in 281.0 innings with the Yankees.
While his stats weren't impressive, Jumbo certainly was. For a time the heaviest player in baseball history at a listed weight of 295 pounds, Brown was a colorful character who was on two World Series-winning Yankee teams, though he didn't pitch in either series. He also was among the first "relief specialists", used exclusively out of the bullpen during the end of his career with the New York Giants.
Despite standing 6'4", Brown had stubby fingers which made it difficult for him to grip a baseball, according to The NeyeJames Guide to Pitchers. His fingers were so short that he struggled to throw a breaking ball, limiting him to mostly fastballs.

"Brownie would moodily compare his fingers with those of any chance acquaintance in wistful envy." -- Harold C. Burr, Baseball Magazine

Brown's weight and his never-ending attempts to lose it were frequent newspaper fodder, as were tales of his inadvertently injuring himself or teammates because of his bulk. (It was reported that in 1933, Brown injured teammate Sam Byrd and coach Cy Perkins during "a spirited game of leapfrog" during spring training.)
Brown was born in Greene, Rhode Island. His father was Adelaird Gotcharles, a French Canadian who moved to New England to work in the textile mills and marry Sadie Benjamin. Adelaird died when little Walter was just three years old, and Sadie remarried a man with the last name Brown, which is why we have Jumbo Brown instead of Jumbo Gotcharles.
There are no reports on the high school, if any, that Walter attended, but by 17 he was pitching in sandlot leagues in Massachusetts and was impressive enough to draw the attention of future Hall of Fame infielder Rabbit Maranville, himself a native of Springfield. Maranville, then playemanager of the Chicago Cubs, signed Brown to a contract. But Maranville quit near the end of the 1925 season and the Cubs released Brown after just two games in which he gave up five runs (two earned) on five hits and four walks in six innings.
He pitched the next seven years in the minors, getting a couple looks with the Cleveland Indians in 1927 and again in 1928 (0-3, 6.48 ERA, 2.370 WHIP in 33.1 IP).
It was around this time that Brown, an athletic 197 pounds at 6'4", had a rapid weight gain. In article accompanied by an illustration of Jumbo with the caption "Walter Brown, 265 pound pitcher," Hy Goldberg wrote in The Sporting News that in the off-season between 1927 and 1928 Walter gained 68 pounds, "despite the fact that he worked out for five hours a day in the Y.M.C.A gymnasium." The weight gain, Goldberg said, came after Brown had his tonsils removed.

Two little tonsils, weighing less than a half ounce each, are responsible for Brown's tremendous weight. It is just a phenomenon of nature, and if Brown had known about it, he probably would have kept those tonsils right in this throat, even if he choked on 'em.
Brown may throw a fast ball and a curve and what have you, but he also throws the biggest shadow in baseball.
Walter was coming out of the Yankee clubhouse in St. Petersburg one spring when a dowager raised her lorgnette and remarked, "What an enormous person." That was too much for Brown. He immediately set about trying to reduce.

(A dowager is an elderly widow and a lorgnette is a pair of those "opera glasses", the ones with a handle that rich people use in cartoons.)
The story about getting motivated to lose weight by some old lady's snotty comment sounds too good to be true, but in any event Brown repeatedly tried various methods to lose weight over the years. During the 1939-1940 off-season, sportswriter John Drebinger chronicled Brown's 20-pound weight loss "by reason of a careful diet." It never seemed to stay off very long, though. I'm right there with you, Walter!
Despite the weight, or maybe because of it, Jumbo began to improve in the minors, and went 16-6 with a 2.57 ERA in 210.0 innings as a 23-year-old in 1930. That got the attention of the New York Yankees, who signed him to a minor league contract and stuck him in Jersey City under the tutelage of former Yankee pitcher Bob Shawkey.
"Sailor Bob", as he was known for his service in the U.S. Navy in World War I, was kind of the Matt Blake of his day, specializing in fixing other teams' failed pitchers. Shawkey's most famous pupils were future Hall of Famers Red Ruffing and Lefty Gomez, but a number of pitchers he tutored either as a pitching coach or manager went on to find much more success than they had before him. (George Pipgras, a talented but wild young pitcher, credited Shawkey with his success in the majors, saying "Bob Shawkey has helped me more than I can tell you." When Pipgras won Game 2 of the 1927 World Series over the Pittsburgh Pirates, reporters asked him how he did it. "I didn't pitch the game," Pipgras replied. "Shawkey did." Prior to the game, Shawkey had gone over the lineup with him in painstaking detail, analyzing each batter's strengths and weaknesses.)
Despite a 10-12 record, Brown pitched to a 2.88 ERA in 203 innings in the highly competitive International League, and the following year the Yankees called him back up to the Show for the first time in four seasons. He made his second major league debut on May 19, 1932, getting two outs and giving up a walk but no runs in a game the Yankees lost, 8-6. He continued to pitch out of the bullpen the rest of the season, usually in lost causes, and he allowed 27 runs (22 earned) on 37 hits and 18 walks in 28.2 innings. Not good.
But it didn't really matter. The 1932 Yankees went 51-24 over the first half to open up a 9-1/2 game lead by the end of June, and they could afford to be patient with Jumbo. With two weeks left to go in the season, the Yankees were up 13 games and just thinking about October. Brown was given three starts in the last 12 games and he responded, going 3-0 with a 0.96 ERA and 1.00 WHIP and three complete games; he allowed a miniscule .214/.274/.255 OPS in those 28.0 innings. Overall, he went 5-2 with a 4.53 ERA (91 ERA+) in 55.2 innings.
He was on the World Series roster that year but didn't appear in a game as the Yankees rolled in four games over the Chicago Cubs, with Babe Ruth famously calling his shot in Game 3. The Yankees only used six pitchers in the four games!
From the bench, Jumbo had a front row seat to one of the most famous home runs in baseball history. Asked if Ruth really did call his shot off, Brown's daughter Walda said:

“He was frequently asked if Babe Ruth really pointed to where he intended to hit the ball. Dad swore he did. ‘Absolutely,’ he’d say. ‘I was there. I watched him do it.’”

The following year -- reporting to spring training at a reported 265 pounds -- he was used in a swingman role, going 7-5 with a 5.23 ERA in eight starts and 13 relief appearances for a total of 74.0 innings.
Disappointed with his results so far, the Yankees sent Brown back to their pitching guru, Shawkey, now managing the Newark Bears. Under his watchful eye, Jumbo went an astounding 20-6 with a league-leading 2.56 ERA in 239 innings. He ended the year riding a 33 consecutive scoreless innings streak.
Naturally, Brown returned to the majors the following season. He went 6-5 in eight starts and 12 relief appearances in 1935, with a 3.61 ERA and 1.500 WHIP, but 1-4 with a 5.91 ERA and 1.906 WHIP in three starts and 17 relief appearances in 1936. The Yankees began their return to dominance that season, beating the Giants in six games, the first of four straight championships. Once again, Brown was on the roster but did not pitch as the Yankees again used just six pitchers in the Series.
In 1937 the Yankees sent him back down to the minors, but on June 6 sold his contract to the Reds, and after a month and just four appearances they sold him to the Giants.
It was with that other New York team that Brown finally found success. In five seasons, used exclusively as a reliever, Brown went 13-12 with a 2.93 ERA (132 ERA+) and 1.276 WHIP. Though no one knew it at the time, as the statistic wouldn't be invented for another 25 years, Brown led the league in saves in 1940 with seven and again in 1941 with eight.
After the 1941 season, the 35-year-old Brown was traded by the Giants to the Cardinals, but he never pitched again. Instead he worked for Grumman during World War II. After the war, he opened a sporting goods store in Freeport, but he went out of business by 1953. But he made a go of it long enough to found the Freeport Little League.
Later he worked as a supervisor at Jones Beach, wrote a baseball column for the Nassau Reporter, and enjoyed fishing and crabbing.
Still overweight and a heavy smoker, Brown developed cardiovascular issues and died of a stroke following a bout with pneumonia in 1966. He was 59.
Overall, Brown was 33-31 with a 4.07 ERA (99 ERA+) and 1.539 WHIP in 597.1 innings in 12 seasons stretched out over 17 years.
Mumbo Jumbo

• Going by official listed weight, which is sometimes wildly inaccurate, the 295-pound Brown was the heaviest player in major league history until the 300-pound C.C. Sabathia made his MLB debut on April 8, 2001. Sabathia was surpassed on September 6, 2005, by 320-pound first baseman Walter Young.
  
• Sportswriters laid it on thick when it came to descriptions of and nicknames for Brown, using words like "elephantine like", "giant sized", "Big Brownie", "big fellow", "Walter the Whale", "big boy", and "man-mountain". Another reporter called him "the man who swallowed a taxi cab." But maybe the most evocative description was "an athletic Oliver Hardy."
  
• "Brown is called Jumbo by his fellow performers, so further description is unnecessary," Hy Goldberg wrote in the April 19, 1934 issue of The Sporting News.
  
• Apparently it was in his genes. Walter's daughter, Walda, said her grandmother Sadie was 6' tall and close to 300 pounds.
  
• Enos Slaughter said Brown's enormous bulk actually helped him deceive batters. "When he released the ball it would come outta that big ol' body of his and I would lose flight of the ball," Slaughter said.
  
• During spring training in 1932, Brown was hit in the stomach by a line drive and sidelined for a couple of days. We can only imagine the jokes that were made about that one.
  
• "Different Browns: Walter Brown, New York Yankees pitcher, weighs 265 pounds, while Walter Brown, Red Sox hurler, weighs 165," New Jersey's The Daily Record pointed out on May 17, 1933.
  
• The Walter Brown they were referring to was Walter Page Brown, a minor league pitcher who was in spring training with the Red Sox that year but didn't make the team after developing a sore arm. The not-so-Jumbo Walter Brown never made the Show, but he pitched in the minors from 1927 to 1935. His best season in 1931 when he went 19-12 with a 2.89 ERA for the Montreal Royals in the International League. This Brown went to Brown, as in Brown University.
  
• "Charles Devens and Walter Brown, Yankee pitchers, suffered from the discomfort of severe colds at St. Petersburg last week," The Sporting News reported on March 16, 1933. "It was pointed out that Brown, weighing 265 pounds or thereabouts, had the bigger cold of the two."
  
• In 1937, under the headline "Brown Hard to Suit," the Newark Evening News reported the Newark Bears couldn't find a uniform big enough to fit Brown, and as a result he couldn't take the field. The team finally procured a uniform from a player named Bob Kline, who was listed at 200 pounds, declared himself to weigh 235, and almost certainly weighed a lot more than that... though not as much as Jumbo. The uniform fit, but just barely. “By stretching a point here and there, mostly there, Mr. Brown is able to wriggle into Mr. Kline’s uniform," the newspaper reported.
  
• When they could find a uniform that fit him, Brown wore #19 in 1932 and 1933, and #17 from 1935 to 1936. #19, currently assigned to Jon Berti, was previously worn by Masahiro Tanaka (2014-2020), Ramiro Pena (2009-2011), Aaron Boone (2003), Luis Sojo (1996-2001), Dave Righetti (1981-1990), Dick Tidrow (1974-1979), Fritz Peterson (1967-1974), Bob Turley (1955-1962), and previously forgotten Yankee Grandma Johnny Murphy (1934-1946).
  
• #17 is currently worn by manager Aaron Boone. It was last worn by a player in 2017, Matt Holliday. It also was worn by Shelley Duncan (2007-2008), John Flaherty (2003-2005), Oscar Gamble (1979-1984), Mickey Rivers (1976-1979), Gene Michael (1968-1974), and previously forgotten Yankee Vic Raschi (1947-1953).
  
• In 1933, the Yankees and Senators got into an epic brawl, and the fans at Griffith Stadium jumped out of the stands to join in the fight. Yankee pitcher Lefty Gomez knocked down a man who turned out to be a plainclothes detective; two cops grabbed Gomez, handcuffed him, and dragged him off the field, but he was later released. Brown fared better -- according to The Baseball Hall of Shame 2, by Allan Zullo and Bruce Nash, a grinning Brown returned to the Yankee dugout wearing a policeman's hat and badge!
  
• Pitching in relief for the Giants, Brown didn't lose a game between August 20, 1938, and May 7, 1940, a stretch of 45 games and 85 1/3 innings. It was the franchise record, and as far as I know, still is.
  
• The 1937 World Series was a rematch of the previous year's contest, Yankees vs. Giants, and again the Yankees won it, this time in five games. Brown, on the bench for the Yankees in 1936, didn't pitch in this one for the Giants -- in fact, I don't know if he was even on the roster. If he was, he might be the only player in major league history to have been in back-to-back World Series between the same two teams, once on either side... but never actually playing!
  

When we think of pudgy pitchers in pinstripes, we remember C.C. Sabathia and David Wells and Hideki Irabu. But it all began in the 1930s with one of the heaviest of all time, Walter "Jumbo" Brown. A Yankee worth remembering!

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sup bitches, pimp daddy is back with another story. Since then, my internship with Cabin Fever Labs has been terminated for quote: "indecent conduct." Pfft it's a bunch of bullshit if you asked me. They even sent me back to earth.
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We invited them to our little party, and dear god in the heavens above... they were wild. I am not gonna go into too much detail, but let's just say I know what every part of V tastes like now. After we all got done we walked out of the room to see Tessa standing there seemingly horrified at what she was hearing.
She presumably went to tell her father, but nothing ever happened to us so I'm not sure. Later that night J walked into my room and crawled into the bed with me. I thought she wanted sex but to my surprise, all she wanted was to cuddle. And for the first time in my life, I felt... love. Not lust, but love... I never really knew what it felt like. I don't think either of us did.
It was a welcome feeling though, and I am glad to be sharing it with her. Maybe I need to explore that feeling with her a little more. Besides, I'm probably never seeing Marissa again.
Robot Fucker 9000 Part 3
Sitting up in my bed, I couldn't help but think I had been mistaken all this time. those feelings, they were real, like, really real! I thought. Love was truly in the air, and I wanted it... I was hungry for it; for J. The next morning I... wait a fucking minute, who the fuck am I kidding, I am the Robofucker, the man, the myth, the motherfucking legend. Forget all this sappy bullshit, it's time to reclaim my name.
Now where was I... The next morning I got up and watched my daily Andrew Goggins video, who's gonna carry the drones bitch? Then, I stepped out into the hallway from my room, the house was creepy as hell, and the owner was some crusty-ass old man role-playing as a British nobleman, but there were drones everywhere, so I didn't complain.
Looking to the left side of the hallway I noticed a delicious-looking V standing in the middle, cleaning one of the "antique" vases this guy undoubtedly bought from Wish.gov, so I walked over and greeted myself. "Hey baby, how you doin'?" I said, giving her a wink. "I, uhm... well I was just doing a bit of dusting," she responded, blushing, obviously ensnared by my masculine energy. As any man would do, I hoisted her up onto my shoulders and went to my room. I thought of putting on one of the knight's armor sets that lined the hallways, but those ugly ass things are probably loaded with dust and shit, so I just settled for my spandex suit.
I chucked V onto the bed and began to undress her, "you think maybe we should ask N?" She queried. "And risk him getting us caught with all that damn racket he makes?! Hell no!" I retorted. It was time to get the party started and start we did. The bed began rumbling with the force of our love-making session, and soon, the walls. The force of my dick was too much for V, so she began screaming out in pleasure. People could be heard screaming outside, presumably at the earthquake we were causing with our fucking.
But, as it turns out, N's little bitch ass sister decided to be a dickhead and rip the manor in half. Kind of like I was doing to V's pussy, metaphors! fuck yeah bitch! But alas, I still had to get out of harm's way, so as any masculine man would do, I left that bitch in there because fuck them hoes, and ran to the nearest emergency spacecraft (I don't fucking know just deal with it) and blasted my way back to Copper-9. The place was fucked, and so were all the people, and the drones... "who the frick are you?" A voice called out from behind me. I whipped around to see a small purple drone. And upon locking eyes with her, I had a thought, I am about to become the goddamn king of this place.

Repost cause reddit deleted my first and second posts due to the use of the word " w a r ", again.
Edit 2: Alright, this is gonna be the last time I update the list 😭 The bot keeps on getting triggered and deleting it.
This is a list of books and articles that you can mostly check for free right now using Anna's Archive. They go from things like capitalism, to feminism, mutual-aid, indigenous societies, anthropology, colonialism and so on.

• The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow
  
• The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
  
• Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence by Kristen Rogheh Ghodsee
  
• The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks
  
• Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships by Cacilda Jethá and Christopher Ryan
  
• Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? by Mark Fisher
  
• Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber
  
• The Divide: A Brief Guide to Global Inequality and its Solutions by Jason Hickel
  
• The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? by Michael J. Sandel
  
• How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr
  
• Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty
  
• Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism by Michael Parenti
  
• Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman
  
• The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World by Vincent Bevins
  
• When God Was a Woman: The Landmark Exploration of the Ancient Worship of the Great Goddess and the Eventual Supression of Women's Rites by Merlin Stone
  
• The Great Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth by Monica Sjöö
  
• The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off! Thoughts on Life, Love and Rebellion by Gloria Steinem
  
• Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women by Kate Manne
  
• Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly
  
• The Story of B: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn
  
• Blood and Soil: A World History of Genocide and Extermination from Sparta to Darfur by Ben Kiernan
  
• The Creation Of Patriarchy: The Origins of Women's Subordination (Women and History, Volume 1) by Gerda Lerner
  
• Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA by Tim Weiner
  
• Birth Strike: The Hidden Fight Over Women's Work by Jenny Brown
  
• Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha
  
• End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites and the Path of Political Disintegration by Peter Turchin
  
• Capitalism and Extreme Poverty: A Global Analysis of Real Wages, Human Height, and Mortality Since the Long 16th Century by Dylan Sullivan and Jason Hickel
  
• The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations by Christopher Lasch
  
• Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
  
• Proposals for the Femenine Economy by Jennifer Armbrust
  
• Education or Indoctrination? The Violent Origins of Public School Systems in an Era of State-Building by Agustina S. Paglayan, Cambridge University Press
  
• The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future by Riane Eisler
  
• Women at the Center: Life in a Modern Matriarchy by Peggy Reeves Sanday
  
• Female Power and Male Dominance: On the Origins of Sexual Inequality by Peggy Reeves Sanday
  
• A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose, Debt, Service, and the Origins of Capitalism by Eckhart Tolle
  
• The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule by Angela Saini
  
• Making Space for Indigenous Feminism by Joyce Green
  
• Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
  
• RAD YOUTH LIB: Dismantling the Roots of All Oppression by Alba Miccio
  
• This Hurts Me More Than It Hurts You: In Words and Pictures, Children Share How Spanking Hurts and What To Do Instead by Nadine A. Block and Madeleine Y. Gomez
  
• NO! Against Adult Supremacy by Samantha Godwin, Kathleen Nicole O’Neal, Cevin Soling, Damien Sojoyner and Marc Silverstein
  
• Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown
  
• All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
  
• Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now by Douglas Rushkoff
  
• Buddha in Redface by Eduardo Duran
  
• Quantum Coyote Dreams the Black World: Buddha in Redface Saga Continues by Eduardo Duran
  
• Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask by Anton Treuer
  
• Path of Purpose: Apply the Ancient Anishinaabe Teachings by Everett LaFromboise
  
• Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah
  
• Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown
  
• An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
  
• The History of White People by Nell Irvin Painter
  
• Ojibwe Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions by Thomas Peacock
  
• Beyond Civilization: Humanity's Next Great Adventure by Daniel Quinn
  
• If They Give You Lined Paper, Write Sideways by Daniel Quinn
  
• The End of Love: Racism, Sexism, and the Death of Romance by Sabrina Strings
  
• Trust Kids!: Stories on Youth Autonomy and Confronting Adult Supremacy by Carla Bergman
  
• Childhood by Chris Jenks
  
• For Your Own Good: Hidden Cruelty in Child-Rearing and the Roots of Violence by Alice Miller
  
• Escape from Childhood: The Needs and Rights of Children by John Holt
  
• The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship by Miguel Ángel Ruiz Macías
  
• The Devouring Mother: The Collective Unconscious in the Time of Corona by Simon Sheridan
  
• Childism: Confronting Prejudice Against Children by Elisabeth Young-Bruehl
  
• Cults in Our Midst: The Continuing Fight Against Their Hidden Menace by Margaret Thaler Singer
  
• The BITE Model and Mormon Control: Recognizing Totalism through Behavior, Information, Thoughts, Emotions by Luna Lindsey
  
• Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of 'Brainwashing' in China by Robert Jay Lifton
  
• Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture by Sherronda J. Brown
  
• The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State by Friedrich Engels
  
• Communion: The Female Search for Love by bell hooks
  
• How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong
  
• Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next) by Dean Spade
  
• Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life by Eric Klinenberg
  
• Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  
• Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
  
• The Care Manifesto: The Politics of Interdependence by The Care Collective
  
• Orientalism by Edward W. Said
  
• A Great Place to Have a W a r: America in Laos and the Birth of a Military CIA by Joshua Kurlantzick
  
• A W a r of Frontier and Empire: The Philippine-American W a r, 1899-1902 by David J. Silbey
  
• America as Overlord: From World W a r Two to the Vietnam W a r by Hal Draper
  
• The Long Honduran Night: Resistance, Terror, and the United States in the Aftermath of the Coup by Dana Frank
  
• Predatory States: Operation Condor and Covert W a r in Latin America by J. Patrice McSherry
  
• Who Rules the World? by Noam Chomsky
  
• Tomorrow's Battlefield : U.S. Proxy W a r s and Secret Ops in Africa by Nick Turse
  
• A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
  
• Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen by Liliʻuokalani
  
• The Gaza Strip: The Political Economy of De-Development by Sara Roy
  
• Hommes, Femmes : la Construction de la Différence by Françoise Héritier
  
• Masculin/Féminin: La Pensée de la Différence by Françoise Héritier
  
• Masculin Féminin II: Dissoudre la Hiérarchie by Françoise Héritier
  
• La Plus Belle Histoire des Femmes by Françoise Héritier
  
• Communist Manifesto by Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx
  
• The State and the Revolution: The Marxist Doctrine of the State and the Tasks of the Proletariat in the Revolution by Vladimir Lenin
  
• Capital: A Critique of Political Economy by Karl Marx
  
• Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard And Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh
  
• The Hundred Years' W a r On Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 by Rashid Khalidi
  
• Another Now: Dispatches from an Alternative Present by Yanis Varoufakis
  
• Culture and Imperialism by Edward Said
  
• The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon
  
• The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappé
  
• Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom by Grace Blakeley
  
• Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
  
• Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky
  
• Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity by Judith Butler
  
• The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
  
• The Countercultural Logic of Neoliberalism by David Hancock
  
• Martin van Buren and the American Political System by Donald B. Cole
  
• Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: The Shocking Story of How America Really Took Over the World by John Perkins
  
• Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right by Jane Mayer
  
• True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature Of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer
  
• Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy by Ted Nace
  
• The Great Challenge: The Myth of Laissez-Faire in the Early Republic by Frank Bourgin
  
• The Great Leveler: Violence and the History of Inequality from the Stone Age to the Twenty-First Century by Walter Scheidel
  
• Peddling Prosperity: Economic Sense and Nonsense in the Age of Diminished Expectations by Paul Krugman
  
• Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein
  
• Epistemic Injustice: Power and the Ethics of Knowing by Miranda Fricker
  
• The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt
  
• Hatred of Capitalism: A Semiotext(e) Reader
  
• Molecular Revolution in Brazil by Felix Guattari
  
• The Age of Consent: A Manifesto for a New World Order by George Monbiot
  
• Power: A Radical View by Steven Lukes
  
• Collapse Feminism: The Online Battle for Feminism's Future by Alice Capelle
  
• Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present by Harriet A. Washington
  
• The Everyday World As Problematic: A Feminist Sociology by Dorothy Smith
  
• The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness by Mark Solms
  
• The Experience Machine: How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality by Andy Clark
  
• The Strange Order of Things: Life, Feeling, and the Making of Cultures by António Damásio
  
• Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison by Michel Foucault
  
• In Memory of Feast - Memories of Residential School Survivors by Judy Reuben
  
• Black Skin, White Mask by Frantz Fanon
  
• Feminist, Queer, Crip by Alison Kafer
  
• Pain and Prejudice: A call to arms for women and their bodies by Gabrielle Jackson
  
• Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire by Alice Wong
  
• Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples by Linda Tuhiwai Smith
  
• Indigenous and Decolonizing Studies in Education: Mapping the Long View
  
• Half-Bads in White Regalia: A Memoir by Cody Caetano
  
• The Colonizer and the Colonized by Albert Memmi
  
• The Science of the Sacred: Bridging Global Indigenous Medicine Systems and Modern Scientific Principles by Nicole Redvers
  
• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
  
• Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability and Peace by Vandana Shiva
  
• This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe Moraga
  
• Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt by Chris Hedges
  
• Nuclear W a r: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen
  
• Parable of the Sower by Octavia Estelle Butler
  
• The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe
  
• Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
  
• Ten Myths About Israel by Ilan Pappe
  
• Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick
  
• The Hundred Years' W a r On Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 by Rashid Khalidi
  
• Against the Loveless World: A Novel by Susan Abulhawa
  
• They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri
  
• The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World by Antony Loewenstein
  
• Wild Thorns by Sahar Jalifa
  
• Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alf a geeh (Note: Alf a geeh has been separated because reddit)
  
• PostCapitalism: A Guide to Our Future by Paul Mason
  
• Uncultured: A Memoir by Daniella Mestyanek Young
  
• A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution by Marianne Williamson
  
• Voices of the Nakba: A Living History of Palestine
  
• Palestine's Children: Returning to Haifa & Other Stories by Ghassan Kanafani
  
• Metaphors We Live By by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson
  
• Science Policy in the Soviet Union, 1917 - 1927 by Paul R. Josephson
  
• Is the Red Flag Flying?: The Political Economy of the Soviet Union today by Albert Szymanski
  
• Human Rights in the Soviet Union by Albert Szymanski
  
• Development of Education in Socialist Countries by Zoya A. Malkova
  
• The Soviet Woman — a Full and Equal Citizen of Her Country by Alexandra Kollontai
  
• Decolonizing Conservation: Global Voices for Indigenous Self-Determination, Land, and a World in Common
  
• The Women Founders: Sociology and Social Theory 1830-1930 by Patricia Madoo Lengermann and Gillian Niebrugge
  
• We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from Native America on Apocalypse and Hope by Steven Charleston
  
• Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action by Elinor Ostrom
  
• Microbes and Other Shamanic Beings by César E. Giraldo Herrera
  
• The Turnaway Study: The Cost of Denying Women Access to Abortion by Diana Greene Foster
  
• Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella Meadows
  
• Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky
  

Decolonize your mind, create class consciousness, build a community, dismantle the kyriarchy, flip the script and eat the rich ✊️

They know exactly what it means. It’s hyperbole.
Editing to include the comment by u/Writing_Nearby sorry if this wasn’t the correct way to tag you. But thank you for your comment.
“Literally has become a contronym, which is a word that is its own opposite. People lose their minds over the “misuse” of literally that isn’t actually a misuse, but have no problem understanding words like dusting (adding light layer of something — a dusting of snow — vs removing a light layer of something — dusting the bookcase), buckling (to secure — buckling a belt — vs to break apart — a bridge buckling), or clipping (to bind together — clipping a bag of chips — vs separating — clipping an umbilical cord). Language evolves, and the word literally has evolved.”
Edit 2: Disagree with me all you want but the Oxford English Dictionarry and Merriam Webster have both added onto their definitions of "literally" to include this usage. https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammamisuse-of-literally
"F. Scott Fitzgerald did it (“He literally glowed”). So did James Joyce (“Lily, the caretaker’s daughter, was literally run off her feet”), W. M. Thackeray (“I literally blazed with wit”), Charlotte Brontë (“she took me to herself, and proceeded literally to suffocate me with her unrestrained spirits”) and others of their ilk."

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Noteworthy Events

The Lion King at DPAC

• Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.
• Wed, May 15 - Sun, June 9
• $29.50+

Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• Tue, June 4 - Sun, June 9
• $10+

Music in the Gardens: Charly Lowry & The Lowrie Gang at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

• Lumbee-Tuscarora singer-songwriter Charly Lowry, along with special guests Mark McKinney & Co. and Rob Cole, plays her electrifying originals and explores indigenous contributions to the roots music landscape by paying tribute to legendary Lumbee musician Willie French Lowery and the iconic Redbone, the first indigenous rock band to reach the US Billboard Hot 100.
• Lawn chairs, picnics, and blankets are encouraged. Pets are not allowed. Outside food and beverages, including beer and wine, are permitted and will also be available for purchase on-site from The Palace International.
• Wed, June 5
• 7 p.m.
• Free admission

North Carolina Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony at Durham County Courthouse

• Buffalo Soldiers historical re-enactors will hoist the Juneteenth flag alongside Durham County Sheriff’s Honor Guards, a symbolic act that carries the weight of our history.
• Wed, June 5
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Flashback Flicks: 2024 Summer Outdoor Movie Series at JB Duke Hotel

• JB Duke Hotel and Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, are hosting a summer outdoor movie series that celebrates classic feature films, ranging from beloved romantic comedies to thrilling tales of adventure.
• Every Wednesday at 8 p.m., May 29 - Aug 28
• Free admission

PLAYlist Concert Series: The Magic of African Rhythm at Durham Central Park

• Meaningful stories are told in both authentic song and original dance choreography. In the midst of the drama, skilled dancers appear to fly, leaving onlookers in an awe of swirling raffia skirts and headdresses. Drums, dance, costumes, song and story carry audiences across the colorful spectrum of the entire continent.
• Fri, June 7
• 7:30 p.m.
• Free admission

Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park

• The DCP Rodeo will feature over 35 trucks with cuisines from around the world as well as local, craft drink vendors of all types for you to enjoy in the park or as you’re passing through.
• Sun, June 9
• 12-4 p.m.
• Free admission

Multi-Day Events

Historic Buildings Open House at West Point on the Eno Park

• Enjoy a look inside the historic McCown-Mangum House, Photography Museum, and Mill.
• Sat, June 8 and Sun, June 9
• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Free admission

2024 Southern Documentary Convening at The Fruit

• The Southern Documentary Convening is an annual three-day conference for first-time, emerging and experienced documentary makers taking place this year in Durham, NC.
• Attendees will benefit from workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
• Fri, June 7 - Sun, June 9
• $135

Movies at The Carolina Theatre

• Cookie
• Event Horizon & Lifeforce
• Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour 2024

Monday, June 3

5 p.m.
Arts & Drafts at Fullsteam Brewery
6 p.m.
Disc Golf Putting League at The Glass Jug in RTP
6:30 p.m.
Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
7 p.m.
Singles Night at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company
Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery
7:30 p.m.
Movie Mondays: Ferris Buller's Day Off at The Glass Jug in Downtown Durham
8:30 p.m.
Karaoke at The House

Tuesday, June 4

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Boxyard Run Club
• 6-8 p.m. - Trivia Night

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 12-8 p.m. - Food Truck: Mike's Vegan Cookout
• 7-9 p.m. - Bull City Beer Runners Run Club

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

• 5:45-6:30 p.m. - Community Fitness Classes with YMCA
• 6-8 p.m. - Music Bingo
• 6-8 p.m. - Taylor Party & "All Too Well" Beer Release

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• 6-8 p.m. - The Glass Jog Run Club
• 6-9 p.m. - Stitch & Sip

6 p.m.
"An Artful Summer" Artist in Residence Series at JB Duke Hotel
Bring Your Own Vinyl with Jaffar at Rubies on Five Points
Women on the Wall at Triangle Rock Club - Durham
6:30 p.m.
Trivia at Durham Food Hall
6:35 p.m.
Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
7 p.m.
Trivia at Beer Study Durham
King Trivia Tuesdays at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Live Piano Karaoke at Congress Social Bar
Not Rocket Science Trivia at DSSOLVR Durham
TBS 1st Tuesday Blues Jam at The Blue Note Grill
8 p.m.
Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons Trio at Kingfisher
8:30 p.m.
Karaoke at The House

Wednesday, June 5

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 12-2 p.m. - Hear & There: Sheila Casalett
• 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Game Night
• 6-7 p.m. - Forever Young Book Club

Events at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

• 7-8 p.m. - Signature Wine Tasting
• 7-8:30 p.m. - Laughs Comedy Night

11:30 a.m.
North Carolina Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony at Durham County Courthouse
3 p.m.
Durham Farmers’ Market at Durham Central Park
Career Fair & Symposium at North Carolina Biotechnology Center
5 p.m.
Free Wednesday Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham
6 p.m.
Triangle Area Pagan Alliance Meet Up and Tarot with Heiltje at Arcana
Hike at Horton Grove Preserve
6:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with Pickle at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
6:35 p.m.
Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
7 p.m.
Hammered Trivia at Hi-Wire Brewing
Karaoke Night at Mavericks Smokehouse
Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
Music in the Gardens: Charly Lowry & The Lowrie Gang at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Brett Chambers Open Mic at The Blue Note Grill
7:30 p.m.
Ally J on the Roof at The Durham Hotel
8 p.m.
Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Trivia Night at Bull McCabe's
Flashback Flicks: 2024 Summer Outdoor Movie Series at JB Duke Hotel
Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

Thursday, June 6

Events at Atomic Empire

• 6 p.m. - Game Designers of North Carolina Meetup
• 7 p.m. - Triangle Comic Creators' Network

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 12-8 p.m. -Food Truck: Mike's Vegan Cookout
• 7-9 p.m. - Thursday Trivia with Nick

11 a.m.
Walk on the Wild Side: Native Trees at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
12 p.m.
Taking Back Thursday: A Different Thread at Boxyard RTP
3 p.m.
Guided Museum Tour at 21c Museum Hotels Durham
5 p.m.
Thirsty Thursdays at Dashi
5:30 p.m.
Walking Club with Bull City Strollers at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham
6 p.m.
FM Snow w/ Kate Blvd and Tarot with Virginia at Arcana
Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works
“Swing in Style” Dance Class at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
6:15 p.m.
Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
6:30 p.m.
Pop Art Paint Your Pet at DSSOLVR
Stepbrothers with Tripp & Richie Fontane (Live Podcast) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
Line Dance Classes at Mystic Farm and Distillery
Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham
6:35 p.m.
Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
7 p.m.
Trivia Night at Beer Tooth Taproom
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at Congress Social Bar
Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery
Comedy Improv with Stolen Identity & Friends at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen
7:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Redwood at Mettlesome
Murder By Death at Motorco Music Hall
8 p.m.
Weekly Single Mingle at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Trivia at Fullsteam Brewery
Blab School Record Release w/ Tercel at The Pinhook
9 p.m.
Stepbrothers with Tripp & Richie Fontane (Live Podcast) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
9:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night at The Tavern
10 p.m.
Miss B Haven Presents: Midnight Remedies at Rubies on Five Points

Friday, June 7

Events at Atomic Empire

• 6:30 p.m. - Magic: Modern Horizons III
• 7 p.m. - First Friday Lorcana

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 5-9 p.m. - Food Truck: Chesa Pika Empanadas
• 8-11 p.m. - Open Mic Stand-up Comedy

Events at Mettlesome

• 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Redwood
• 9-10 p.m. - Hush Hush

Events at Moon Dog Meadery

• 7:15-10 p.m. - Lindy Hop Lesson + Dance
• 8-10 p.m. - Djam

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• 5-8 p.m. - Food Truck Friday
• 8-10 p.m. - Beer Garden Comedy Showcase

9 a.m.
Propagation Promenade at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
9:30 a.m.
Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding at Falls Lake
10 a.m.
Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee
11 a.m.
TGIF Summer Break Party at Lakewood Social
12 p.m.
Co-Working Social at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham
5:30 p.m.
LOJO: Log Off, Jam On at Boxyard RTP
Summer Nights at ZincHouse Winery and Brewery
6 p.m.
Daniel DeLorenzo Trio and Tarot with Joy at Arcana
Natty Wine Night at Guglhupf
The Duke Street Dogs at The Blue Note Grill
The Patio Dance Parties : Clueless Fridays at Unscripted Durham
6:30 p.m.
Theo Croker presented by WUNC MUSIC at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
6:35 p.m.
Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
7 p.m.
Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ at Beer Study Durham
Diggin in the Crates at Boricua Soul
Stand Up Comedy at Mystic Farm and Distillery
7:30 p.m.
PLAYlist Concert Series: The Magic of African Rhythm at Durham Central Park
Southern Documentary Convening: Night One at Motorco Music Hall
Lovell Bradford Qt w/ Sean Jones & Stacy Dillard at Sharp 9 Gallery
8 p.m.
Stereo Reveries at DSSOLVR
Karaoke! at Fullsteam Brewery
Robert Earl Keen at The Carolina Theatre
9 p.m.
Theo Croker presented by WUNC MUSIC at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
Sneaky Link Fridays at The House
Latin Nights at The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
10 p.m.
Moodboard at Rubies on Five Points
Prince Dance Party + Birthday Bash at The Pinhook

Saturday, June 8

Events at Atomic Empire

• 11 a.m. - Star Wars Unlimited TCG Store Showdown
• 1 p.m. - Magic: Modern Horizons III

Events at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

• 12-5 p.m. - Saturday Morning Cartoon Party
• 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. - Boxcar Slumber Party

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Saturdaze: DJ Baptiste
• 6-9 p.m. - Live DJ: DJ John Jay
• 7-9 p.m. - SoapBox: Comedy

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 1-8 p.m. - Food Truck: Weizzie's Country Kitchen
• 1-5 p.m. - Handcrafted DURM Father's Day Market
• 4-6 p.m. - Live Music: Late Night Lowlights

Events at Fullsteam Brewery

• 1-3 p.m. - Sip and Solder Stained Glass Workshop
• 2-3 p.m. - Durham "Bullpen" Treasure Hunt

Distillery Tours and Tastings at Liberty & Plenty

• Every Saturday, 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.

Events at Mettlesome

• 4-5 p.m. - Lab: Improv 101 Class Showcase
• 5-6:30 p.m. - Secret Society Showcase
• 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Redwood
• 9-10:15 p.m. - The Setup

Events at Rubies on Five Points

• 7 p.m. - Adulting: An Early Dance Party
• 10 p.m. - Shallow Cuts: WANNABE!

Guided Walking Tours with Triangle Adventures

• 2 p.m. - Downtown Durham Walking Tour
• 4 p.m. - Durham African American History Tour
• 6 p.m. - Downtown Durham True Crime Tour

8 a.m.
Durham Farmers' Market at Durham Central Park
parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park
9 a.m.
South Durham Farmers' Market at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center
Candyland at The Carolina Theatre
10 a.m.
Restoration Awareness Ceremony at Geer Cemetery
Tour at James S. Manning House
Roots and Soul: Walking at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice
12 p.m.
Library Summer Reading Kickoff at Durham County East Regional Library
Piedmont Farm Animal Rescue Bake Sale at Fullsteam Brewery
Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works
Candyland at The Carolina Theatre
1 p.m.
Board Game Market at Moon Dog Meadery
The Great Lakewood Make-Off at The Scrap Exchange
2 p.m.
Dating Mixer at DSSOLVR
3 p.m.
Why Local History Matters: Honoring Jean Bradley Anderson at Durham County Main Library Auditorium
Candyland at The Carolina Theatre
4:30 p.m.
Dreamscape Student Fashion Expo at Hillside High School
5 p.m.
Pride Night Market at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
6 p.m.
Tarot with Heiltje at Arcana
Rhythm & Reels Concert — Party Vibez Band at Forest Hills Park
Candyland at The Carolina Theatre
6:30 p.m.
Theo Croker presented by WUNC MUSIC at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
6:35 p.m.
Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
7 p.m.
Carolina Flyers Ultimate Disc vs. Austin Sol at Durham County Memorial Stadium
Southern Documentary Convening: Night Two at Motorco Music Hall
Cait West and Anna Gazmarian at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
Tea Cup Gin at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen
7:30 p.m.
The Fabulous Nite-Life Boogie at The Blue Note Grill
9 p.m.
Theo Croker presented by WUNC MUSIC at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
Gabriel & Dresden at The Fruit
10 p.m.
The Velvet Rodeo Drag + Dance Party! at The Pinhook

Sunday, June 9

Events at Atomic Empire

• 11:30 a.m. - Netrunner: Standard Tournament
• 12 p.m. - Magic: Modern Horizons III
• 12 p.m. - 7th Sea: City of Five Sails Salon Event

Events at Fullsteam Brewery

• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Yoga on Tap
• 12-4 p.m. - Food Truck Rodeo
• 2-3 p.m. - Calligraphy Class

Events at The Carolina Theatre

• 4:15 p.m. - Oh The Places You’ll Go
• 7 p.m. - Red Whiteville and Blue

9 a.m.
Family Fun Paddle at Falls Lake
10 a.m.
Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival at Durham Armory
Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's
Gender Affirming Clothing Swap at Rumors
10:30 a.m.
Al Strong Presents Jazz Brunch at Alley Twenty Six
12 p.m.
Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park
Sunday Dollar Bin Sale for Charity at Rumors
Farmers Market at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
12:15 p.m.
Public Tour at Duke Chapel
2 p.m.
Hammered Trivia with Casey at Durty Bull Brewing Company
Golf Beginner Clinic at Hillandale Golf Course
5 p.m.
Blues & Roots — Black American Music Series at Hayti Heritage Center
The Setup at Mettlesome
BBQ, Brews & Bluegrass at The Durham Exchange
5:05 p.m.
Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
6 p.m.
DJ Parkside and Tarot with Virginia at Arcana
6:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night at Moon Dog Meadery
7 p.m.
Marisa Anderson at The Pinhook
9 p.m.
Raggae Sundayz at The House

Running Art Exhibits

María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

• María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold is a monographic exhibition of a visionary voice in photography, immersive installation, painting and performance.
• Thu, Feb 15 - Sun, Jun 9
• Every week, Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.
• Free admission

Ley Killeya: Solitary Women at 5 Points Gallery

• 5 Points Gallery in downtown Durham invites you to appreciate Chapel Hill artist Ley Killeya's engaging exhibition featuring vibrant and thought-provoking paintings, exploring themes of identity, belonging, vulnerability, and acceptance, particularly for people from marginalized communities.
• Fri, May 17 - Sat, June 15
• Free admission

Counterpoints at Durham Bottling Co.

• Counterpoints is a curated showcase of local AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) artists, delving into the convergence of AAPI identity and mental health. Inspired by the intricate layers of musical counterpoint, its purpose is to weave together diverse narratives and confront the stigma surrounding mental health within our communities.
• Wed, May 1 - Sun, June 16
• Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cameron Elyse's Divine Nine Legacy Memoir Exhibition at Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at the Hayti Heritage Center

• The Divine Nine Legacy Memoir delves deep into the history of the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) or "Divine Nine," a collective of nine Greek Letter organizations founded on May 10th, 1930.
• Thu, May 30 - Sat, June 22
• Free admission

Message in a Bottle: The art of Christopher Philips Haile, 1947–1998 at Horse & Buggy Press and Friends

• This exhibit, curated by the artist's brother Roger Haile, includes over 60 artworks archived for the past 26 years.
• Sat, May 25 - Sat, July 13
• Free admission

Unforgiven 2005

Intercontinental Championship: Carlito (c) def. Shelton Benjamin and Chris Masters
Big Show def. Snitsky
No DQ: Matt Hardy def. Edge
The next Raw, Edge beats Matt in a Loser Leaves Raw Ladder Match
World Tag Team Championship: Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch def. Rosey and The Hurricane (c)
Shawn Michaels def. Kurt Angle
Women's Championship: Trish Stratus def. Victoria (c)
WWE Championship: John Cena (c) def. Kane

No Mercy 2005

WWE Tag Team Championship: Super Crazy and Psicosis def. MNM (c)
JBL def. Orlando Jordan
Bobby Lashley def. Simon Dean
United States Championship: Booker T def. Chris Benoit (c)
Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Noble (c) def. Juventud
Handicap Casket Match: Randy and Bob Orton def. Undertaker
World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero def. Batista and Rey Mysterio (c)

Taboo Tuesday 2005

Intercontinental Championship: Shelton Benjamin def. Carlito (c)
Champions vs Champions : Psicosis and def. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch
After the match, Kane and Big Show lay the Mexicools out
Kane and Big Show later defeat Cade and Murdoch to win the tag titles
WWE Women's Championship Fatal 4 Way: Trish Stratus (c) def. Lita, Victoria and Mickie James
Rey Mysterio def. Edge by DQ
Mysterio wins when other Raw roster members attack him
Triple H def. Ric Flair
WWE Championship: John Cena (c) def. Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle

Survivor Series 2005

Cruiserweight Championship: def. Jamie Noble (c)
Women's Championship: Trish Stratus (c) def. Melina
United States Championship: Chris Benoit def. Booker T (c)
Iron Man Match: Kurt Angle (3) def. Shawn Michaels (2)
Team SD (Batista, Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, JBL and Matt Hardy) def. Team Raw (John Cena, Triple H, Edge, Kane and Big Show)
Sole Survivor: Randy Orton

Armageddon 2005

United States Championship: Chris Benoit (c) def. Booker T
Rey Mysterio def. Hardcore Holly
Mr Kennedy def. Matt Hardy
WWE Tag Team Championship: MNM def. Psicosis and Super Crazy (c)
Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero (c) def. Kid Kash
Bobby Lashley def. Finlay
World Heavyweight Championship: JBL def. Batista
Mark Henry attacks Batista, putting him on the shelf.

Subject to change.
Best Picture

• All We Imagine As Light
• Anora
• Blitz (unconfirmed 2024 release)
• Conclave
• Dune: Part Two
• Gladiator II
• Joker: Folie a Deux
• Nickel Boys
• The Piano Lesson (unconfirmed 2024 release)
• Sing Sing

Other contenders: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Queer, Challengers, Nosferatu, Kinds of Kindness
Best Director

• Sean Baker (Anora)
• Edward Berger (Conclave)
• Greg Kwedar (Sing Sing)
• Steve McQueen (Blitz)
• Denis Villenueve (Dune: Part Two)

Other contenders: All We Imagine As Light, Gladiator II, Joker: Folie a Deux
Best Actor

• Daniel Craig, (Queer)
• John David Washington, (The Piano Lesson)
• Colman Domingo, (Sing Sing)
• Ralph Fiennes, (Conclave)
• Joaquin Phoenix, (Joker: Folie a Deux)

Other contenders: Jesse Plemons (Kinds of Kindness), Timothee Chalamet (Dune: Part Two), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice).
Best Actress

• Amy Adams, Nightb*tch
• Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie a Deux
• Angelina Jolie, Maria
• Saorise Ronan, Blitz
• Mikey Madison, Anora

Other contenders: Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Jessica Lange (Long Day's Journey Into Night), Zendaya (Challengers).
Best Supporting Actor

• Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
• Samuel L. Jackson, The Piano Lesson
• John Lithgow, Conclave
• Clarence Maclin, Sing Sing
• Stanley Tucci, Conclave

Other contenders: Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice), Austin Butler (Dune: Part Two), Harris Dickinson (Blitz).
Best Supporting Actress

• Joan Chen, Didi
• Toni Collette, Juror No. 2
• Danielle Deadwyler, The Piano Lesson
• Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Nickel Boys
• Isabella Rossellini, Conclave

Other contenders: Rebecca Ferguson (Dune: Part Two), Maria Bakalova (The Apprentice), Natasha Lyonne (His Three Daughters).
Best Original Screenplay

• All We Imagine As Light - Payal Kapadia
• Anora - Sean Baker
• Blitz - Steve McQueen
• Kinds of Kindness - Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Fillppou
• A Real Pain - Jesse Eisenberg

Other contenders: The Apprentice, Challengers, The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Best Adapted Screenplay

• Dune: Part Two - Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert.
• Nickel Boys - RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, based on the novel by Colson Whitehead
• The Piano Lesson - Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington, based on the play by August Wilson.
• Sing Sing - Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, based on The Sing Sing Follies by John H. Richardson and Breakin’ the Mummies’ Code by Brent Bunell
• Queer - Justin Kuritzkes, based on the novel by William S. Burroughs

Other contenders: Conclave, Joker: Folie a Deux, Here
Best Animated Feature

• Inside Out 2
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
• Moana 2
• Untitled Wallace & Gromit film
• The Wild Robot

Other contenders: Memoir of a Snail, Chicken for Linda!, Piece by Piece
Best International Feature

• All We Imagine As Light
• Emilia Perez
• Evil Does Not Exist
• Girls Will Be Girls
• The Outrun

Other contenders: Emilia Perez, Parthenope, Didi
Best Cinematography

• Blitz - Yorick Le Saux
• Conclave - Stephanie Montaine
• Dune: Part Two - Greig Fraser
• Joker: Folie a Deux - Lawrence Sher
• Nosferatu - Jarin Blaschke

Other contenders: Sing Sing, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Anora
Best Costume Design

• Dune: Part Two
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
• Gladiator II
• Joker: Folie a Deux
• Wicked

Other contenders: Nosferatu, Blitz, Conclave
Best Film Editing

• Anora - Sean Baker
• Blitz - TBA
• Dune: Part Two - Joe Walker
• Gladiator II - Sam Restivo, Claire Simpson
• Sing Sing - Patrick Laramie

Other contenders: Conclave, Challengers, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Best Makeup and Hairstyling

• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
• Dune: Part Two
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
• Joker: Folie a Deux
• Nosferatu

Other contenders: A Different Man, Sasquatch Sunset, Wicked
Best Production Design

• Blitz - Adam Stockhausen
• Dune: Part Two - Patrick Vermette, Shane Vieau
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - Colin Gibson, Katie Sharrock
• Joker: Folie a Deux - Mark Friedberg
• Gladiator II - Arthur Max, Elli Griff

Other contenders: Conclave, Nosferatu, Wicked
Best Sound

• Blitz
• Dune: Part Two
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
• Gladiator II
• Sing Sing

Other contenders: Joker: Folie a Deux, Civil War, A Quiet Place: Day One
Best Visual Effects

• Deadpool and Wolverine - Swen Gilliberg
• Dune: Part Two - Paul Lambert, Arnaud Brisebois, Gary Couto, Michael Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - Andrew Jackson
• Gladiator II - Ed Bruce
• Mufasa: The Lion King - Andrew Ferrara

Other contenders: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Twisters, Wicked
Best Original Score

• Blitz
• Challengers - Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
• Dune: Part Two - Hans Zimmer
• Joker: Folie a Deux - Hildur Gudnadottir
• Sing Sing - Bryce Dessner

Other contenders: Conclave, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Kinds of Kindness
Best Original Song

• Joker: Folie a Deux
• “Relentless” (Diane Warren: Relentless)
• Sing Sing
• Mufasa: The Lion King
• Wicked

Other contenders: Emilia Perez, Moana 2, "Compress/Repress" (Challengers)

Hi Everyone,
If you have any pride events you would like to add please post them below. Hope you all made it out of the storm yesterday without your car looking like a golf ball. Enjoy your weekend!!!

FRIDAY - MAY 31st

Matt Cobos Stand Up @ Comedy Works South @ 9:45PM
‘You Should Know’ Podcast Live @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM Viral podcasters Peyton Hardin and Cameron Kennedy bring their juiciest and funniest stories to their interactive live show.
Brooks & Dunn @ Ball Arena @ 7PM
Michael Franti + Spearhead @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM With Ripe
Buckethead @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre @ 8PM
Andrea Gibson + Tig Notaro @ Paramount Theatre @ 7:30PM
DUPB Music Fest @ Levitt Pavilion @ 6:45PM Featuring Bryce Vine with Judith Hindle and Langdon Bradley *Free Concert
The Kid LAROI @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 6PM
Spite + Bodysnatcher @ Summit @ 7PM
Alexander Stewart @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM
Echo & The Bunnymen @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Via Mardot
Whitey Morgan @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM
Lavern @ Temple @ 10PM
Hugel @ The Church Nightclub @ 9PM
Hunter Burnette / Heavy Diamond Ring @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
Cedric Burnside @ Globe Hall @ 8PM
Gimme Gimme Disco @ Fox Theatre @ 9PM

SATURDAY - JUNE 1st

U.S Women's National Soccer Team vs Korea Republic @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park @ 3PM
Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more!
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Gallery @ 8PM The Light Sculptures of the late Dorothy and Mel Tanner . A rotating display of 75 light sculptures from a collection of over 200 from the past 50+ years.
​​Ongoing - Farmers Market @ City Park Esplanade @ 8AM
Saturday Night Bazaar @ Platte Street @ 4PM This monthly pop-up market features 50+ local makers and craft vendors, street food and food trucks, fashion trucks, live DJs, and craft brews and cocktails.
Made By Us Market @ EDENS @ 11AM MBU markets connect visitors with local artists and small business at the specially curated monthly events.
Denver Cultural Market @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 11AM Enjoy the sunshine and explore an outdoor market featuring unique items and books from local museums and cultural organizations
Meditation in the Galleries @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 9AMClear your mind, relax, and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you in the galleries.
‘C.S.Lewis On Stage’ Performance @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House @ 4PM The show captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit, venturing deep into the soul of one of the most influential thinkers of the past century.
Wanda Sykes Comedy Show @ Paramount Theatre @ 5PM / 7:30
Calexico @ Levitt Pavilion @ 7PM With The PlainsSong Symphony Orchestra and Professor Phelyx *Free Concert
Reggaeton Rave @ Summit @ 9PM
Joe Russo @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With Branford Marsalis
Michael Franti + Spearhead @ Chautauqua @ 7:30PM
The Jins @ Marquis Theater @ 8PM
Buckethead @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM
Ripe @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With The Free Label
Denver House Music @ Temple @ 10PM *Free Party
Cedric Burnside @ Globe Hall @ 8PM
Moondial @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM
Danceportation @ Meow Wolf @ 10:30PM
K-Pop Night @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
Gimme Gimme Disco @ Aggie Theatre @ 9PM

SUNDAY - JUNE 2nd

Jazz Sundays: Roka Hueka @ City Park @ 6PM
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre @ 8PM
Kutandara + Mokomba Ensemble @ Levitt Pavilion @ 5PM *Free Concert
James Taylor & His All-Star Band @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 8PM
Madison Beer @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 8PM
Joe Russo’s Selcouth Quartet @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
Elephantis @ Larimer Lounge @ 8PM
Blue Ribbon Band @ Globe Hall @ 4PM

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All Weekend

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Excision @ Denver Coliseum @ 5:30PM With EPTIC, Wooli, ATLiens, & more!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Outside Festival @ Civic Center Park The first-ever Outside Festival invites visitors for a weekend of music, films, speakers, and recreation! Featuring Thundercat, Lettuce, Fleet Foxes, Andrew Bird, and more!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Denver Chalk Art Festival Golden Triangle Creative District A Denver tradition for 20 years, this festival brings art to life! Come see professional artists at work or participate yourself
All weekend - Ken Flores Stand Up @ Comedy Works Downtown
All weekend - Henry Cho Stand Up @ Comedy Works South
All weekend - Rainbow Kitten Surprise @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Madi Diaz
All weekend - ‘Taking Venice’ Screening @ The Dairy Arts Center See the premiere of the documentary that’s making waves in the art world!
All weekend - ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’ @ Aurora Fox Arts Center Adapted from the best-selling book by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score this new musical production is an action-packed mythical adventure for the whole family!
All weekend - ‘Company’ Musical @ Buell Theatre LAST CHANCE - This revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy is boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.
All weekend - ‘Where Did We Sit On The Bus’ Play @ Singleton Theatre LAST CHANCE - Through live music and storytelling, this one-person show immerses the audience in elaborate, layered soundscapes by fusing Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and spoken word poetry.
All weekend - ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ Play @ Kilstrom Theatre LAST CHANCE - ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ is an epic and timely story of family, ambition, and risk, sprawling across 163 years of history of the Lehman Brothers.
All weekend - ‘Cullud Wattah’ Play @ Curious Theatre This time-bending play takes on the Flint Water Crisis and dives deep into the poisonous choices of the outside world and how we make the best decisions for our families’ futures when there are no options.
All weekend - ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Play @ Vintage Theatre In this original Broadway production, an eclectic group of teenagers vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.
All weekend - ‘The Hombres’ Play @ Vintage Theatre Following the story of two men with opposite lives, this play is a fresh and nuanced look at the complexity and intimacy of male friendship.

Ongoing

Ongoing - ‘Bubble Planet’ Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center Prepare to be transported to surreal landscapes and explore 10 bubble-themed rooms that will take your imagination to new heights.
Ongoing - ‘Novo Ita: Propagation’ Immersive Experience @ Spectra Art Space Discover the story of Novo Ita through tactile exploration, puzzles, and augmented reality quests in this interactive experience that combines real botanical gardens & immersive art.
Ongoing - ‘The Berlin Airlift: Supplies from the Sky’ Exhibition @ Wings Museum The exhibit shares the lessons of courage, perseverance, and the triumph of the human spirit and pays tribute to the brave citizens who risked their lives to bring hope to a divided city.
Ongoing - ‘Biophilia: Nature Reimagined’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition brings together more than 80 imaginative works, including architectural models and photographs, digital installations, and immersive art that collectively highlight the transformative power of nature.
Ongoing - ‘Fazal Sheikh: Thirst Exposure In Place’ Exhibition @ DAM Capturing the Colorado Plateau, Sheikh’s portraits and landscapes shed light on the far-reaching consequences of extractive industry and climate change.
Ongoing - ‘The Russells in Denver, 1921’ Exhibition @ DAM Charles M. Russel’s works capture the vast landscapes, mountain ranges, and peoples of the American West of the 1880s, thus leaving a valuable chronicle of the West that once was.
Ongoing - ‘Sandra Vásquez de la Horra: The Awake Volcanoes’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition highlights paintings, drawings, and prints by award-winning artist Sandra Vásquez de la Horra, who explores the notions of fantasy, desire, fear, and pleasure and its relationship to the human body.

The 29th of May 2024 in OPAP Arena (colloquially Hagia Sophia Stadium), the 2023-24 Olympiacos squad entered the club's history by winning the Conference League and becoming the first Greek club to add a European trophy in its collection at senior level (after doing the same at Youth Level a few weeks ago)!
Brief history lesson for the class:
Olympiacos is historically the emperor of Greek football. 47 league titles vs 41 for every other team combined speaks for itself. But European glory has always been the club's white whale, the goal that was never scored, the one thing missing from the club's myth. There are many reasons for this oddity:

• a mentality that "the 1st is everything and the rest are nothing" which led to trophy hunting always being prioritized over deep European runs.
• a team which usually played without much focus or investment in defense (Giovanni and Rivaldo up front, Anatolakis CB is a great example) because its main objective was to break down park-the-bus Greek defenses.
• the club never had the stars align in Europe (which is also needed if you aren't a big league club).

Europe was the only lifeline of Olympiacos' enemies in years of red and white domestic rule: they had memorable moments from Europe that Olympiacos didn't. They also used it as an argument that Olympiacos' local dominance is based on corruption and in Europe, where there is real refereeing etc., the true strength of the club shows.
Zooming in the last years:
Marinakis bought the club in 2010 and immediately achieved domestic domination. He brought back Ernesto Valverde, whose football philosophy affects Olympiacos until today, and the club stated regulary getting 9 and 10 points in CL until 2016. A combination of reasons led to a decline of quality and 2 lost titles until Pedro Martins put the team back in a order.
Εuropean success kept eluding though: despite some great wins, there was always a circumstance putting an end to the European journey - luck, Marinakis firing the coach for ego reasons (Jardim, Bento), GK blunders, covid changing the season, or simply a weaker team at the given moment.
In 2022-23 Olympiacos had a horrible season and Marinakis changed everything in the summer: you can read in details my post from August here.
Since then:
Did you read it? Good. Now throw all the planning and philosophy which was in theory put in place in August out of the window.
It didn't work. Diego Martinez improved the team and quality was added in several positions in attack and the wings, but the defense was vulnerable, the midfield was understaffed, and it went down the drain in November: the defensive performances against Greek minnows at home (despite wins) and the draw against Backa Topola (!) was the warning bell, and the hammer fell against PAOK at home (2-4) and Freiburg away (5-0). These results are not acceptable for Olympiacos under any circumstance, especially heavy defeats from other Greek clubs, and in early December, Martinez was fired with Olympiacos finishing 3rd in an EL Group with Freiburg, West Ham and Backa Topola with 7 points but having only 1 point in 3 Greek derbies.
But it gets worse: Marinakis hired Portuguese journeyman Carlos Carvalhal. He "fixed" the defense by positioning the players to sit back which led to not scoring against Lamia, Atromitos and Panathinaikos (twice), the players disliked him (Podence was visibly not even putting an effort) and the season looked lost, with PAOK having a 9 points lead in early February, the team out of the Cup to Panathinaikos and unable to win any Greek derby, much less think of Europe where Ferencvaros was waiting. Carvalhal was fired 1 week before the 1st leg match against Ferencvaros.
Marinakis is impulsive, arrogant and confrontational, and these traits led to the demise of the red and white stranglehold on domestic titles. But he is also very stubborn and really, really hates losing.
Changing 80% of the team didn't work? Let's do it again then in January!
Out go:
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In go:
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And this time...jack-pot!
These transfers transformed Olympiacos for the best. Carmo is a 10 times better CB than Freire and Porozo combined. Chiquinho and Horta are quality, modern midfielders which complement the wonderful Hezze who was fighting alone for months next to unprofessional Mady Camara, and give a role to veteran Iborra in a midfield of 3. Martins gave much needed depth in the wings that Solbakken and Biel had failed to do. Abbey gave depth to the CB position. Navarro was a flop but you can't have it all.
The key to turning a wasted season to a glorious one, the missing piece of the puzzle, was the 3rd coach of the year: Jose Luis Mendilibar.
The fans were furious with Marinakis, his entourage, and the players, and there was no enthusiasm when Mendilibar arrived: his EL trophy was treated as a fluke, like Di Matteo's CL because "Sevilla can win EL without a coach". His work at Eibar was disregarded as "it's a small club, what does he know about having to win every week". His debut was to be against Ferencvaros....
Here. We. Go!
1st minute of the match, Olympiacos defense is sleeping as usually and the Hungarians score. The new coach is destined to fail already, just like that. But VAR to the rescue: hairline offside! The match is balanced, but Olympiacos with the new coach aura and the January transfers starting to glue with the team find a goal with leading scorer El Kaabi (who had missed January because of AFCON) and the morale shifts.
7 days later, Mendilibar is hailed as the second coming of Ernesto Valverde: Olympiacos have won their 1st derby of the season by demolishing league leader PAOK away (1-4) and played their best European match so far in Budapest, doubling the 1-0 wins against Ferencvaros. The draw is kind to Olympiacos: the next opponent is Maccabi Tel Aviv, everyone's 2nd preference after Viktoria Plzen.
Mendilibar has already flipped the team morale, won the players, had luck in his 1st match and his 1st draw, and the next week he gets 3 more league wins while rotating the squad. The 9 points gap from the top of the league is down to 3, the fans who were asking for everyone's head are delirious, and the expectations for breaking the curse against Israeli teams (3/3 eliminations) are sky-high.
The back-to-earth reminder is brutal. Olympiacos' shaky defense, especially when not protected by a 3rd midfielder, is torn apart by Eran Zahavi, Maccabi scores 4 goals in 5 shots and leaves Pireaus with a shocking 1-4 win.
The next day changed the course of the club forever: against all odds, Marinakis announces (through press leaks) that Mendilibar signed a new multi-year contract. And when the Basque has a tactically bad match and Panathinaikos leaves Piraeus with an 1-3 win a few days later with the crowd booing everyone, Marinakis doesn't change his mind: the message to the players is that the coach isn't going anywhere, start performing.
Was it their bruised ego? Was it football wanting to reward a good decision over an impulsive one? Was it Maccabi thinking they're already through?
The match in Topola (Maccabi used it as "home") had everyone rubbing their eyes in disbelief: Olympiacos went to HT leading 0-3! And when CB Retsos gifted a penalty to the Israelis, the psychology shifted back with usually clumsy El Kaabi scoring a bicycle kick (!) and veterans Jovetic and El Arabi completed a mircale in extra-time: 1-6!
The draw was again kind, and the opponent in the 1st QF since 1999 was Fenerbahce (note: Greek clubs and Olympiacos in paticular are not afraid of Turkish clubs. In Greece they are considered as "rich but not necessarily stronger than us". I recall Turkish fans here seemed to think Fenerbahce is a club of the size of Porto or Ajax and clear favourites - in Greece they aren't seen like that. It's just the Greek fans and media POV, not an attempt to belittle Fenerbahce).
Until then though, the league campaign suffered a severe blow with an away 90th minute defeat to AEK in a match where Olympiacos was good but not clinical, with only slim hopes remaining for the title. But everyone's mind was in Europe.
Olympiacos entered the home leg pressing the error-prone Fenerbahce defense at every chance they got, and got a 3-0 lead after 60 minutes. But another stupid penalty given by Retsos plus lack of depth which brought fatigue allowed the Turkish team to make it 3-2 and a very close return leg...which started very wrong for Olympiacos, 1-0 down early on. The match "froze" for a big part and in the penalty shoot-out, Tzolakis who became starting GK at the 2nd leg against Maccabi Tel Aviv, saved 3/5, including the 5th one by Bonucci, and sent Olympiacos to heaven.
A rotated side managed to beat PAOK at home, dropped points to Aris and beat punching bag Lamia, and thanks to AEK's poor results vs PAOK, the title chase was also still on, with 3/3 wins in derbies needed.
Nobody was focusing on this: Olympiacos has a lot of titles, they can survive losing one. All eyes were on the prize: Aston Villa and the prospect of a final in AEK's stadium!
What followed was football giving back to Olympiacos what they deserved over the years: a perfect referee and VAR referee who didn't give any "home advantage" to the "big league" team, a perfect finishing night from the striker, and timing, always timing. Aston Villa scored early but the goal was cancelled because on an offensive foul (from the ones referees often miss), and Olympiacos shocks Villa Park in a counter attack with El Kaabi using Cash's heel to beat the offside trap by 1mm! 13 minutes later, El Kaabi doubles the lead with Mendilibar's press doing wonders against Lenglet and Olsen. Villa bounces back though, with a goal at the end of the 1st half (a limping Ortega couldn't follow Watkins) and equalize early in the 2nd half with Diaby catching Tzolakis by surprise. At this point the match reminds the Yassine Meriah-induced fiasco against Tottenham a few years ago, but this time Olympiacos doesn't crumble. Douglas Luiz gifts a penalty, and El Kaabi (who never misses penalties) completes his hat trick. 10 minutes later, Hezze who had never scored for Olympiacos tries a shot outside the box...deflection, Olsen doesn't react quickly, 2-4! Villa press a lot but tactical freezing of the pace and Luiz sending a penalty to the stands send Olympiacos back to Greece with the 2-goal lead.
In the week until the 2nd leg, reporters and English fans had started an irrational hype about Emi Martinez returning....forgetting that Villa needed 2-3 goals and a goalkeeper, even an elite one, doesn't really help much in that.
In a flaming Karaiskakis stadium, El Kaabi says thank you to Podence and Quini serving him a tap in on the counter and Villa has a mountain to climb and neither the stamina nor the morale to do it. Iborra and Carmo dominate the air, Retsos avoids his usual catastrophic error per match, Tzolakis is there when needed, and Villa has more or less the pointless possession that Spain's NT had in the World Cup.
El Kaabi puts the cherry on top with an identical VAR-verified goal: everyone believes he's offside, but a defender's heel keeps him onside. 2-0 and the dream of every Olympiacos fan (and nightmare of AEK and not only) is reality, final in Athens!
The league title is lost against a spirited and focused PAOK 3 days later. The club really wants to screw AEK for many reasons (mostly because of a fat Slovak referee gifting them a win in January in Piraeus) and beat them at home, sending the title to PAOK's hands. The domestic season ends with smiles after drawing Panathinaikos from 2-0 down and securing Europe for the next season.
The final is recent so I won't go into much detail: in an expectedly tactical and close match, Olympiacos made the dream come true in the way that the last 2 months went: El Kaabi goal in 116', dancing on the offside line, and VAR confirms that for the 3rd time he managed to find the millimeters separating glory from defeat!
Olympiacos caught their Moby Dick, lifted a European trophy in a season which was borderline disastrous for several months, filled haters with despair and fans with ecstatic joy and changed the club's history forever.
The golden team of the club, by order of matches started:
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Rodinei: The best RB seen in Greece for many years, Rodinei is what Olympiacos fans dream from wing backs: a player with the technical skills of a no.10, who fearlessly runs forward and terrorizes opposition defenses when matched with Fortounis. He does leave gaps behind and isn't tactically very aware of crosses from the other side, but if he did that he would be in the Premier League. He almost became the black sheep when Livakovic saved his 5th penalty, but thanks to Tzolakis this moment cost nothing, and it would have been a huge pity for Rodinei. A cornerstone of the triumph!
Hezze: The soap opera tranfer of August was worth every second of waiting. Hezze started running in the summer and never stopped. A tireless athlete with the stamina of a long distance runner, the tactical awareness and tackle timing of a modern DM/CM, who held the midfield by himself every single match until February due to poor transfer planning, who also always has the clarity to pick the prime option when passing. The 22 years old Argentine was a hidden gem who shone very brightly once competent players played alongside him in the midfield, and got his personal reward as well with a goal in the Semi and the assist to the title-winning goal! Several European clubs are greedily looking at him, but there is the feeling that Marinakis is not going to sell him this summer.
Retsos: The most controversial player of the squad throughout the season. Retsos is an amazing CB 90% of the time, with an excellent ball-playing ability which made Leverkusen spend almost 20M for him when he was 18 years old. The other 10% of the time he has brainfart moments which usually lead to goals. In several matches throughout the year, he ruined his own excellent matches by giving an easy penalty or getting a red card or losing the ball where he shouldn't. He also had the bad luck to not get away with any of these errors - almost everything got punished with a goal while mistakes of others didn't end up in goals. This resulted to a lot of social media hate, peaking after the home match against Fenerbahce when his needless penalty kickstarted the return of the Turkish team in the tie. Nevertheless, he was still the 2nd best CB of the team and managed to not let his rollercoaster season affect him negatively in the final sprint, performing flawlessly against Villa and Fiorentina. If he stops the brainfart moments, he will become the best Greek CB ever.
Fortounis: The team captain lived a moment legends of the club were dreaming of. After 2 ACL injuries and a falling-out with Pedro Martins, he proved to everyone that he can make the difference at European-level pace, he can cover his wing back effectively (a chronic weakness of him), he can combine his lethal through balls with playing from the side and not strictly as no.10, and that Gustavo Poyet commited a crime by not having him in the national team (he rated Bakasetas more, lol). Fortounis gives solutions when matches get stuck, he opens the defenses and his creativity is a tool Olympiacos relies on so frequently that it's often taken for granted. He deserved this moment maybe a bit more than the rest. Top assister of the season!
Paschalakis: The starting goalkeeper for most of the season, dropped before the 1-6 against Maccabi. An old style keeper, with a huge body, very good reflexes, but with terrible ball-playing abilities and afraid to leave his line to clear crosses and corner kicks. Which was the reason, in parallel with the 7 goals in 3 days conceded to Maccabi and Panathinaikos, that Mendilibar changed him with Tzolakis. He had spectacular moments when the team wasn't well and there were many threats for the defense and accepted the secondary role in the end of the season with grace.
El Kaabi: Another amazing story reaching its climax. El Kaabi arrived in the summer with a career in Morocco, China, Qatar and one season in Turkish minnow Hatayspor. Noone was enthuiastic about him, and despite him quickly proving how easily he scores, there was still a lot of criticism about his limitations to control the ball and "break" it to the side and the fact he wasn't as technically skilled as prime El Arabi. His month in AFCON coincided with the team failing to score in many matches, and from February onwards he became an Olympiacos fan's dream of a striker: he was there in every single big match, finishing almost every one-touch chance he got: with his head, his feet, even a bicycle kick! He was what was expected from Tiquinho, from Oscar Cardozo, from so many bigger names who have passed from the team and never managed to be at the right spot at the right time as often as El Kaabi. 16 goals in Europe (2nd scorer of the club, in his 1st season!), 33 in total, 11 in 9 matches in the Conference League. 2 against Ferencvaros, 3 against Maccabi, 5 aganst Aston Villa and the golden goal of the final. That's an Olympiacos CF, the one the fans demand and rarely get to see. Clinical, always on the right side of the offside trap, present in big matches, 0 injuries. A player with an unremarkable career became a hero at Olympiacos and his name known in all Europe. What a story!
Masouras: When Olympiacos is struggling, Masouras is always there to fight and give solutions. When the team is rolling, he stands out negatively more often than not because he lacks the technical skills and quality a winger needs. Masouras became a bench player in the last 2-3 months and added his own part in the road to the title, as one of the clubs oldest players.
Ortega: The 2nd Argentine August arrival was the starting LB and had a lot of ups and downs. Tactically he isn't at the level he should be and makes it up with fighting spirit, technique and overlaps. He isn't Hezze, but covering the position occupied by the (hated by almost the entire fan base) talentless Reabciuk for 2 years, he had something rare: time. The bar was so low that there was patience to give him time to acclimatize and develop. As the rest of the team, he stepped up when it mattered and his 1st season in Europe ended ideally!
Podence: The short legend! When he got sold to Wolves, Olympiacos suffered for years, unable to find a winger of his quality. From players who are usesless without open space (Bruma), overweight players (Rony Lopes) to downright joke players (Onyekuru) and players who didn't give a shit (De La Fuente), everyone failed miserably to replace Podence. His return was greeted with joy and he showed why he is loved and was so hard to replace: the team's best dribbler, he improved his weak finishing in England (2nd scorer and 2nd assister of the season), he loves Greece and the club and gave everything he had most of the time (apart from his falling out with Carvalhal), he has a character and and an ego, he wins a lot of fouls, he is a tiny demon messing with every defender. He scored the 1st goal of the miracle against Maccabi, a screamer against Panathinaikos, he served on a silver platter to El Kaabi. Him, Hezze and El Kaabi were the summer transfers who changed the image of the team the first months.
Mady Camara: The less said, the better. An ungrateful, selfish player who believes he deserves to play in a bigger league and a bigger team, reluctantly stayed after Roma (and nobody else) wanted to buy him, chose to try hard only when he was personally interested, and was iced out of the team in January for refusing to renew and get sold, opting to leave as a free agent. Enjoy watching your teammates celebrate from your sofa, Mady!
Ntoi: An academy product, 20 years old, Ntoi was a DM in his youth career and was turned to a CB by Michel last season. He has good and bad qualities, not ready to be a starter for a team playing a high line but giving it all in Istanbul when he was needed in the return leg. He was the 1st bench option at the position for most of the season and he is with Tzolakis and Retsos one of the academy players who wrote their name in the history books with the title.
Quini: In Olympiacos, when you are a more limited player with a role to offer solutions from the bench, you are either a fan cult figure of a lightning rod for blame and hate. Quini zigzagged between the two, and his step-up when it mattered the most was one of the X factors. A veteran RB with a career in Segunda, he was asked to play LB often (thank Richards for being always injured) with mixed to poor results for most of the season. But with Ortega out against Villa, he had to step up for 3 halfs against the 4th PL team's wingers, and step up he did. He managed to limit the threats and assisted El Kaabi in the return leg to seal the presence in the final. Everyone played a part!
Chiquinho: Among the January transfers, he was the less flashy. Unknown to most people, the bar was low given the multiple failures of the last years when buying players from the Portuguese league, he soon proved everyone wrong and was one of the 3 January signings who turned the season around. An all around midfielder, playing both at no.8 and no.10, controlling the tempo and rushing forward when needed, with Hezze and Horta/Iborra he changed the way the midfield worked and turned the tide. He came with just 500k euros!
Carmo: Perhaps a 15M CB is what is necessary for Olympiacos to have a decent defense. Carmo came on loan from Porto in January and showed from his first game that he would be a season-changer. Strong, dominant and confident, he became the leader of the defense and changed the fate of the club. His block in Fiorentina's chance in 121' was his personal rubber stamp to a season his arrival turned around. Porto's asking price is high, but there's hope Olympiacos will manage to keep him. Best CB after Ruben Semedo and without criminal tendencies. He is worth every euro.
Tzolakis: Among so many stories, the one of Tzolakis is the greatest. The 21 years old goalkeeper was second for most of the season, with his performance in a few matches in previous seasons being lukewarm. Mendilibar made him starter before the return leg against Maccabi, valuing his quick thinking and skill to play with his legs and come out of the box when needed, and nobody could image what would follow. The young GK played with the confidence of a seasoned veteran, had flawless matches against Maccabi and Fenerbahce and became the ultimate hero in Istanbul by saving 3/5 penalties! From there with morale sky high, he was a rock until the end of the season, with 2 clean sheets in the 2nd Semi and the Final, and from another young prospect who was thinking of leaving to find playing time, you're looking at the starting GK of Olympiacos for years to come!
Alexandropoulos: The former Panathiniakos youngster on loan from Sporting scored one of the most crucial goal of the seasons: the equalizer against Genk in early August when half the squad hadn't arrived yet. His contribution came in the less flashy part of the season, but it was just as valuable. He didn't find much playing time the last months since Mendilibar preferes technically skilled midfielders and he's a bit clumsy, but if he stays there's a lot of room for improvement.
Horta: A technically artistic albeit a bit soft CM, Horta gave much needed solutions and filled the midfield of Olympiacos with quality and simplicity. Releasing pressure from Fortounis and Podence, sometimes from the bench sometimes as a starter, Horta was another missing piece of the puzzle which fell in place. He also put the nail in AEK's coffin with 2 goals which took the title out of their hands!
Navarro: You can't have 100% success in January transfers. Navarro is not a great goalscorer, he can't do much against parked buses, doesn't have the positioning of El Kaabi or the skill of Jovetic, and it's frankly a mystery why Porto values him at 8M.
Iborra: Extreme makeover, football edition. Iborra in a 4-2-3-1 system looked like a geriatric dinosaur, unable to follow the pace, slow, tired and generally useless. Mendilibar saw something in him though and when he changed the system in a 4-3-2-1 with both Hezze and Chiquinho alongside him, the 36 years old Spaniard turned to a leader in the pitch: calm, methodic, dominant in the air, he was a different player and lifted his 5th European trophy, with significant contribution to it!
Biancone: A rather mediocre CB with no attributes to make him stand out, he played in league matches mostly before March.
Jovetic: The Montenegrin veteran stayed away from injuries, with the correct usage (coming from the bench), and proved his quality: technique, experience and big moment goals, with the 5th against Maccabi his highlight. Everything you can ask from a substitute forward!
Carvalho: A meme player who cost the Greek Cup with a missed 5th penalty, mediocrity and lack of mental strength, a Mendes plant who made a career with almost zero skills to play anywhere above Rio Ave.
Biel: A player completely unfit for the brutal environment of Olympiacos. He rarely managed to show his talent, he cracked under pressure, he doesn't fight back but his performance takes a nosedive if things go wrong. Shipped to Augsburg in January.
Richards: The medical center's permanent resident, he showed flashes of quality, but what's the point if his body is made of glass?
Freire: A wrong transfer from the start, a mediocre player, error prone, not a great match with any of the other CBs, left in January. Night vs day compared to Carmo.
Gelson Martins: A proper winger, with acceleration, dribble and threat to the defense. Not in the European list because only 3 changes were possible in January, but he rested the starters in the league and is a big hope for the next season as long as he stays healhy.
Porozo: Average, never justified the hype, not worse than Freire but his lack of an EU passport led him to being ommitted from the squad more often than not due to league rules, and left in January.
Solbakken and Scarpra: Flops of the season. Came with much fanfare and high expectations, and offered nothing. We're still waiting for a player coming from Forest to be in the "good" and not the "mediocre" or "bad".
Abbey: A prospect CB who came from Reading in January, showed raw talent in several matches and will play more next year.
El Arabi: A club legend says goodbye in the best way possible. At age 37, he couldn't have the role he was used to, but what better way to close his career in the club? His last game was the winning final, his last goal was the 6th against Maccabi Tel Aviv. With 20 goals he is the club's top scorer in Europe, in the top 10 scorers overall, and the most talented all around CF seen for at least a decade. Thanks for everything!
Vezo: A Mendes transfer, probably in a silent deal to bring us the good Portuguese alongside. Didn't play much, not sure what his level is, he is no Carmo though.
Vrousai: Academy player, on loan to Rio Ave to find game time.
Cabral: He got injured at the only part of the season where he could have found minutes. Came as an extra solution for Greece, can't say we saw it.
Brnic: Started the season strongly but with Podence's arrival he couldn't find space in the squad.
Apostolopoulos: Academy player who debuted with the first team against Aston Villa! Mendilibar proved he isn't afraid at the slightest with his debut.
Ramon: I forgot he played. One of our many mediocrities out on loan.
Goals and Assists:
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Future:
Apart from the obvious (the title itself), Olympiacos won the chance to change the next years for the club as well: the direct spot in the next Europa League league phase means a proper pre-season without qualifiers. It means planning without must-win matches in the summer.
The club completes 100 years in 2025 and Marinakis was already talking about the EL Final in Bilbao! Wild, but shows the mood to raise the budget, keep the key players and aim even higher!

(all airtimes E.S.T.)
SAT JUN 01
(1:00AM) Scott Joplin (1977/1h 36m/Biography/Jeremy Kagan)
(3:00AM) The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943/2h 43m/WaMichael Powell)
(6:00AM) The Sun Comes Up (1949/1h 33m/Drama/Richard Thorpe)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: Barnyard Babies (1935/0h 9m/Animation/Rudolf Ising)
(8:10AM) The Day of Rest (1939/0h 9m/Comedy/Basil Wrangell)
(8:20AM) Glimpses of Florida (1941/0h 9m/Documentary/James A. Fitzpatrick)
(8:30AM) The Last Ride (1944/0h 57m/Crime/D. Ross Lederman)
(9:30AM) Lincoln's Doctor's Dog (1955/0h 30m/Comedy/H.C. Potter)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: The Spinach Roadster (1936/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:07AM) The Falcon and the Co-eds (1944/1h 8m/Mystery/William Clemens)
(11:30AM) Alaska Lifeboat (1956/0h 20m/Documentary/Herbert Morgan)
(12:00PM) The Producers (1967/1h 28m/Comedy/Mel Brooks)
(1:45PM) The Bad Seed (1956/2h 9m/HorroMervyn Le Roy)
(4:15PM) The Boy with Green Hair (1948/1h 22m/Drama/Joseph Losey)
(5:45PM) The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars And Motor Kings (1976/1h 50m/Comedy/John Badham)
(8:00PM) The Gunfighter (1950/1h 24m/Western/Henry King)
(9:45PM) Gun Crazy (1950/1h 27m/Crime/Joseph H. Lewis)
SUN JUN 02
(12:00AM) Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951/1h 30m/Film-NoiFelix Feist)
(2:00AM) The Remains Of The Day (1993/2h 14m/Drama/James Ivory)
(4:30AM) Cries and Whispers (1972/1h 35m/Drama/Ingmar Bergman)
(6:15AM) The Honeymoon Killers (1969/1h 46m/Crime/Leonard Kastle)
(8:30AM) Cast a Dark Shadow (1955/1h 25m/Suspense/Lewis Gilbert)
(10:00AM) Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951/1h 30m/Film-NoiFelix Feist)
(11:45AM) A Star Is Born (1937/1h 51m/Romance/William A. Wellman)
(1:45PM) Big City (1948/1h 43m/Crime/Norman Taurog)
(3:45PM) Auntie Mame (1958/2h 23m/Comedy/Morton DaCosta)
(6:15PM) Critic's Choice (1963/1h 40m/Comedy/Don Weis)
(8:00PM) American Graffiti (1973/1h 49m/Comedy/George Lucas)
(10:00PM) Peggy Sue Got Married (1986/1h 45m/Comedy/Francis Ford Coppola)
MON JUN 03
(12:00AM) The Cossacks (1928/1h 40m/Drama/George Hill)
(2:00AM) El casado casa quiere (1950/1h 22m/Drama/Gilberto Martínez Solares)
(3:30AM) Los que volvieron (1947/1h 18m/Drama/Alejandro Galindo)
(5:00AM) Everybody's Hobby (1939/0h 54m/Comedy/William McCann)
(6:00AM) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938/1h 42m/Adventure/Michael Curtiz)
(7:30AM) Quality Street (1937/1h 24m/Comedy/George Stevens)
(8:00AM) A Star Is Born (1954/2h 56m/Musical/George Cukor)
(9:00AM) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938/1h 42m/Adventure/Michael Curtiz)
(10:45AM) A Star Is Born (1954/2h 56m/Musical/George Cukor)
(1:45PM) Mutiny on the Bounty (1935/2h 12m/Adventure/Frank Lloyd)
(4:00PM) Ben-Hur (1959/3h 32m/Drama/William Wyler)
(8:00PM) Out Of Africa (1985/2h 42m/Romance/Sydney Pollack)
(10:50PM) The Mission (1986/2h 5m/Drama/Roland Joffé)
TUE JUN 04
(1:00AM) Johnny Belinda (1948/1h 42m/Drama/Jean Negulesco)
(2:45AM) Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music (2021/2h 0m/Documentary/Diana Friedberg)
(4:45AM) Koyaanisqatsi (1982/1h 27m/Documentary/Godfrey Reggio)
(6:15AM) The Casino Murder Case (1935/1h 23m/Mystery/Edwin L. Marin)
(7:45AM) Fast and Loose (1939/1h 20m/Mystery/Edwin L. Marin)
(9:15AM) No Time for Comedy (1940/1h 33m/Comedy/William Keighley)
(11:00AM) Mourning Becomes Electra (1947/2h 50m/Drama/Dudley Nichols)
(1:45PM) The Feminine Touch (1941/1h 37m/Comedy/Major W. S. Van Dyke II)
(3:30PM) The Women (1939/2h 12m/Comedy/George Cukor)
(6:00PM) The Velvet Touch (1948/1h 37m/Suspense/John Gage)
(8:00PM) Bright Eyes (1934/1h 23m/Comedy/David Butler)
(9:45PM) Moon Over Miami (1941/1h 31m/Musical/Walter Lang)
(11:30PM) The Gang’s All Here (1943/1h 43m/Musical/Busby Berkeley)
WED JUN 05
(1:30AM) Sun Valley Serenade (1941/1h 26m/Musical/H. Bruce Humberstone)
(3:15AM) Duchess of Idaho (1950/1h 38m/Musical/Robert Z. Leonard)
(5:00AM) Thrill of a Romance (1945/1h 45m/Musical/Richard Thorpe)
(7:00AM) Cat People (1942/1h 11m/HorroJacques Tourneur)
(8:15AM) The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945/1h 50m/Drama/Albert Lewin)
(10:15AM) The Scapegoat (1959/1h 32m/Suspense/Robert Hamer)
(12:00PM) Victim (1961/1h 40m/Drama/Basil Dearden)
(1:45PM) Diabolique (1955/1h 47m/Suspense/Henri-georges Clouzot)
(3:45PM) The Last Of Sheila (1973/2h 0h/Mystery/Herbert Ross)
(6:00PM) Strangers on a Train (1951/1h 36m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(8:00PM) Stagecoach (1939/1h 36m/Western/John Ford)
(10:00PM) The Searchers (1956/1h 59m/Western/John Ford)
THU JUN 06
(2:30AM) Sergeant Rutledge (1960/1h 51m/Western/John Ford)
(4:30AM) Journey to Italy (1954/1h 24m/Drama/Roberto Rossellini)
(6:00AM) Code Name: Emerald (1985/1h 33m/WaJonathan Sanger)
(8:00AM) The Americanization of Emily (1964/1h 57m/WaArthur Hiller)
(10:00AM) George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1984/1h 50m/Documentary/George Stevens, Jr.)
(12:00PM) 36 Hours (1964/1h 55m/WaGeorge Seaton)
(5:30PM) George Stevens: D-Day to Berlin (1994/0h 50m/Documentary/George Stevens, Jr.)
(6:30PM) Overlord (1975/1h 25m/WaStuart Cooper)
(11:00PM) The Longest Day (1962/3h 0m/WaKen Annakin)
FRI JUN 07
(2:15AM) Eye of the Needle (1981/1h 51/Suspense/Richard Marquand)
(4:15AM) I See A Dark Stranger (1946/1h 52m/Suspense/Frank Launder)
(6:15AM) Hamlet (1948/2h 35m/Drama/Laurence Olivier)
(9:00AM) Sherlock Jr. (1924/0h 51m/Silent/Buster Keaton)
(10:00AM) City Lights (1931/1h 27m/Silent/Charles Chaplin)
(11:45AM) Confidential Report (1955/1h 39m/Suspense/Orson Welles)
(1:45PM) Bananas (1971/1h 21m/Comedy/Woody Allen)
(3:30PM) Invitation to the Dance (1956/1h 33m/Musical/Gene Kelly)
(5:30PM) Yentl (1983/2h 14m/Musical/Barbra Streisand)
(8:00PM) Lincoln (2012/2h 29m/Drama/Steven Spielberg)
(10:45PM) In the Name of the Father (1993/2h 7m/Biography/Terry George)
SAT JUN 08
(1:15AM) My Left Foot (1989/1h 43m/Biography/Jim Sheridan)
(3:15AM) My Beautiful Laundrette (1985/1h 37m/Comedy/Stephen Frears)
(5:00AM) Central Park (1932/0h 58m/Comedy/John G. Adolfi)
(6:00AM) Sunday in New York (1963/1h 45m/Comedy/Peter Tewksbury)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: The Chump Champ (1950/0h 7m/Animation/Fred “Tex” Avery)
(8:08AM) Dirt Track Racing (1957/0h 8m/Short/Heinz Scheiderbauer)
(8:17AM) In the Valley of the Rhine (1953/8m/Short/?)
(8:26AM) Alcatraz Island (1937/1h 1m/Crime/William McGann)
(9:30AM) The Silent Partner (1955/0h 26m/Comedy/George Marshall)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: I'm in the Army Now (1933/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:08AM) The Falcon Out West (1944/1h 4m/Mystery/William Clemens)
(11:30AM) The Flag of Humanity (1940/0h 19m/Short/Jean Negulesco)
(12:00PM) In Caliente (1935/1h 24m/Musical/Lloyd Bacon)
(1:45PM) Tension at Table Rock (1956/1h 33m/Western/Charles Marquis Warren)
(3:30PM) Angel Face (1953/1h 31m/Crime/Otto Preminger)
(5:15PM) Battle Cry (1955/2h 29m/WaRaoul Walsh)
(8:00PM) A Matter of Life and Death (1947/1h 44m/Romance/Michael Powell)
(10:00PM) Wings of Desire (1987/2h 8m/Drama/Wim Wenders)
SUN JUN 09
(12:15AM) No Abras Nunca Esa Puerta (Never Open That Door) (1952/1h 25m/Film-NoiCarlos Hugo Christensen)
(2:00AM) Si muero antes de Despertar (If I Should Die Before I Wake) (1952/1h 13m/Film-NoiCarlos Hugo Christensen)
(3:45AM) Platoon (1986/2h 0h/WaOliver Stone)
(6:00AM) Nancy Goes to Rio (1950/1h 39m/Musical/Robert Z. Leonard)
(7:45AM) Holiday in Mexico (1946/2h 7m/Musical/George Sidney)
(10:00AM) No Abras Nunca Esa Puerta (Never Open That Door) (1952/1h 25m/Film-NoiCarlos Hugo Christensen)
(11:45AM) Si muero antes de Despertar (If I Should Die Before I Wake) (1952/1h 13m/Film-NoiCarlos Hugo Christensen)
(1:30PM) Fanny (1961/2h 13m/Romance/Joshua Logan)
(3:45PM) Rome Adventure (1962/1h 59m/Romance/Delmer Daves)
(6:00PM) Designing Woman (1957/1h 58m/Comedy/Vincente Minnelli)
(8:00PM) The Lost Weekend (1945/1h 41m/Drama/Billy Wilder)
(10:00PM) Alias Nick Beal (1949/1h 33m/Suspense/John Farrow)
MON JUN 10
(12:00AM) Our Modern Maidens (1929/1h 15m/Comedy/Jack Conway)
(2:00AM) Coup De Grace (1976/1h 35m/Drama/Volker Schlöndorff)
(4:00AM) The Night Porter (1974/1h 55m/Drama/Liliana Cavani)
(6:00AM) The Jolson Story (1946/2h 8m/Musical/Alfred E. Green)
(8:15AM) Above and Beyond (1952/2h 2m/Drama/Melvin Frank)
(10:30AM) Buck Privates (1941/1h 24m/Comedy/Arthur Lubin)
(12:00PM) Irma La Douce (1963/2h 22m/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(2:30PM) Days of Wine and Roses (1962/1h 57m/Drama/Blake Edwards)
(4:30PM) La Strada (1954/1h 55m/Drama/Federico Fellini)
(6:30PM) Laura (1944/1h 28m/Film-NoiOtto Preminger)
(8:00PM) Psycho (1960/1h 49m/HorroAlfred Hitchcock)
(10:00PM) A Place In The Sun (1951/2h 2m/Drama/George Stevens)
TUE JUN 11
(12:15AM) The Cider House Rules (1999/2h 6m/Drama/Lasse Hallström)
(2:30AM) A Simple Plan (1998/2h 1m/Crime/Sam Raimi)
(4:45AM) The Luzhin Defence (2000/1h 46m/Drama//Marleen Gorris)
(6:45AM) The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938/1h 27m/Crime/Anatole Litvak)
(8:30AM) Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939/1h 50m/Suspense/Anatole Litvak)
(10:30AM) All This, and Heaven Too (1940/2h 23m/Romance/Anatole Litvak)
(1:00PM) Out Of The Fog (1941/1h 33m/Crime/Anatole Litvak)
(2:30PM) Blues in the Night (1941/1h 28m/Drama/Anatole Litvak)
(4:00PM) The Long Night (1947/1h 37m/Crime/Anatole Litvak)
(5:45PM) The Journey (1959/2h 3m/Drama/Anatole Litvak)
(8:00PM) Blood and Sand (1941/2h 3m/Drama/Rouben Mamoulian)
(10:15PM) Forever Amber (1947/2h 20m/Drama/Otto Preminger)
WED JUN 12
(12:45AM) Broken Lance (1954/1h 36m/Western/Edward Dmytryk)
(2:30AM) Spartacus (1960/3h 2m/Drama/Stanley Kubrick)
(6:00AM) MGM Parade Show #13 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(6:30AM) Way Back Home (1932/1h 21m/Drama/William Seiter)
(8:00AM) Street Scene (1931/1h 20m/Drama/King Vidor)
(9:30AM) Stranger on the Third Floor (1940/1h 4m/Crime/Boris Ingster)
(11:00AM) Lightning Strikes Twice (1951/1h 31m/Crime/King Vidor)
(12:45PM) The Night of the Hunter (1955/1h 33m/Suspense/Charles Laughton)
(2:30PM) Look in Any Window (1961/1h 27m/Drama/William Alland)
(4:00PM) Rear Window (1954/1h 52m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(6:00PM) Night Watch (1973/1h 45m/Suspense/Brian G. Hutton)
(8:00PM) Topper (1937/1h 37m/Comedy/Norman Z. Mcleod)
(9:45PM) Topper Takes a Trip (1939/1h 25m/Comedy/Norman Z. Mcleod)
(11:15PM) Topper Returns (1941/1h 25m/Comedy/Roy Del Ruth)
THU JUN 13
(1:00AM) Arsene Lupin (1932/1h 24m/Comedy/Jack Conway)
(2:30AM) Arsene Lupin Returns (1938/1h 22m/Mystery/Geo. Fitzmaurice)
(3:15AM) The Bride Wore Red (1937/1h 43m/Romance/Dorothy Arzner)
(5:00AM) The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story (1950/0h 56m/Documentary/Herman Hoffman)
(6:00AM) The Great American Pastime (1956/1h 29m/Comedy/Herman Hoffman)
(7:30AM) Ladies' Day (1943/1h 2m/Comedy/Leslie Goodwins)
(8:45AM) Death on the Diamond (1934/1h 12m/Suspense/Edward Sedgwick)
(10:00AM) Fireman Save My Child (1932/1h 7m/Comedy/Lloyd Bacon)
(11:30AM) Alibi Ike (1935/1h 13m/Comedy/Ray Enright)
(1:00PM) Speedy (1928/1h 25m/Silent/Ted Wilde)
(2:30PM) The Babe Ruth Story (1948/1h 46m/Drama/Roy Del Ruth)
(4:30PM) The Jackie Robinson Story (1950/1h 16m/Drama/Alfred E. Green)
(6:00PM) The Stratton Story (1949/1h 46m/Drama/Sam Wood)
(8:00PM) Sunset Boulevard (1950/1h 50m/Drama/Billy Wilder)
(10:00PM) Billy Elliot (2000/1h 51m/Comedy/Stephen Daldry)
FRI JUN 14
(12:00AM) The Band's Visit (2007/1h 26m/Comedy/Eran Kolirin)
(2:00AM) Some Like It Hot (1959/2h/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(4:15AM) An American in Paris (1951/1h 53m/Musical/Vincente Minnelli)
(6:15AM) Callaway Went Thataway (1951/1h 21m/Western/Norman Panama)
(7:45AM) Invitation (1952/1h 24m/Romance/Gottfried Reinhardt)
(9:15AM) Till the End of Time (1946/1h 45m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(11:15AM) Trial (1955/1h 45m/Drama/Mark Robson)
(1:15PM) Susan Slade (1961/1h 56m/Romance/Delmer Daves)
(3:15PM) A Summer Place (1959/2h 10m/Drama/Delmer Daves)
(5:30PM) Friendly Persuasion (1956/2h 17m/Drama/William Wyler)
(8:00PM) The Chalk Garden (1964/1h 46m/Drama/Ronald Neame)
(10:15PM) Gambit (1967/1h 49m/Crime/Ronald Neame)
SAT JUN 15
(12:15AM) The Odessa File (1974/2h 8m/WaRonald Neame)
(2:30AM) Tunes of Glory (1960/1h 45m/WaRonald Neame)
(4:30AM) The Seventh Sin (1957/1h 34m/Romance/Ronald Neame)
(6:15AM) Saturday's Children (1940/1h 42m/Drama/Vincent Sherman)
(8:00AM) The Discontented Canary (1934/0h 8m/Animation/Rudolf Ising)
(8:09AM) Fine Feathers (1933/8m/Short/Jules White)
(8:18AM) Cherry Blossom Time in Japan (1936/0h 8m/Short/?)
(8:27AM) Bodyguard (1948/1h 2m/Suspense/Richard O. Fleischer)
(9:30AM) The Titanic Incident (1955/0h 30m/Drama/Ted Tetzlaff)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: The Paneless Window Washer (1933/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:07AM) The Falcon in Mexico (1944/1h 10m/Mystery/William Berke)
(11:30AM) Heart to Heart (1949/0h 21m/Documentary/Gunther Von Fritsch)
(12:00PM) On An Island With You (1948/1h 47m/Musical/Richard Thorpe)
(2:00PM) Lilies of the Field (1963/1h 34m/Comedy/Ralph Nelson)
(3:45PM) The Winning Team (1952/1h 38m/Drama/Lewis Seiler)
(5:30PM) Rio Bravo (1959/2h 21m/Western/Howard Hawks)
(8:00PM) Central Station (1998/1h 55m/Drama/Walter Salles)
(10:00PM) Fruitvale Station (2013/1h 30m/Drama/Ryan Coogler)
SUN JUN 16
(12:00AM) Call Northside 777 (1948/1h 51m/Film-NoiHenry Hathaway)
(2:15AM) Vertigo (1958/2h 8m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(4:30AM) I Confess (1953/1h 35m/Drama/Alfred Hitchcock)
(6:15AM) The Entertainer (1960/1h 44m/Drama/Tony Richardson)
(8:00AM) Edward, My Son (1949/1h 52m/Drama/George Cukor)
(10:00AM) Call Northside 777 (1948/1h 51m/Film-NoiHenry Hathaway)
(12:15PM) East of Eden (1955/1h 55m/Drama/Elia Kazan)
(2:30PM) Daughters Courageous (1939/1h 43m/Romance/Michael Curtiz)
(4:30PM) A Family Affair (1936/1h 9m/Comedy/George B. Seitz)
(5:45PM) The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963/1h 57m/Comedy/Vincente Minnelli)
(8:00PM) Life with Father (1947/1h 58m/Comedy/Michael Curtiz)
(10:15PM) Father of the Bride (1950/1h 33m/Comedy/Vincente Minnelli)
MON JUN 17
(12:00AM) Wolf Lowry (1917/0h 50m/Western/William S. Hart)
(12:00AM) The Bad Buck of Santa Ynez (1915/0h 20m/Western/William S. Hart)
(1:45AM) The Makioka Sisters (1983/2h 20m/Drama/Kon Ichikawa)
(4:15AM) Judex (1963/1h 44m/Crime/Georges Franju)
(6:00AM) Raintree County (1957/3h 7m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(9:15AM) The Mask of Dimitrios (1944/1h 35m/Mystery/Jean Negulesco)
(11:00AM) The Champ (1979/2h 2m/Drama/Franco Zeffirelli)
(1:30PM) Doctor Zhivago (1965/3h 17m/Drama/David Lean)
(5:00PM) The Great Escape (1963/2h 48m/WaJohn Sturges)
(8:00PM) In the Heat of the Night (1967/1h 49m/Mystery/Norman Jewison)
(10:00PM) Superman (1978/2h 23m/Science-Fiction//Richard Donner)
TUE JUN 18
TBD
(3:30AM) Papillon (1973/2h 30m/Adventure/Franklin J. Schaffner)
(6:15AM) Sweet Adeline (1935/1h 27m/Musical/Mervyn Le Roy)
(7:45AM) Sweet Music (1935/1h 35m/Romance/Alfred E. Green)
(9:30AM) Murder, My Sweet (1944/1h 35m/Mystery/Edward Dmytryk)
(11:30AM) Seven Sweethearts (1942/1h 38m/Musical/Frank Borzage)
(1:15PM) Sweet November (1968/1h 54m/Romance/Robert Ellis Miller)
(3:15PM) Sweet Bird of Youth (1962/2h/Drama/Richard Brooks)
(5:30PM) Sweet Charity (1969/2h 29m/Musical/Bob Fosse)
(8:00PM) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953/1h 31m/Comedy/Howard Hawks)
(10:00PM) All About Eve (1950/2h 18m/Drama/Joseph L. Mankiewicz)
WED JUN 19
(12:30AM) Laura (1944/1h 28m/Film-NoiOtto Preminger)
(2:15AM) The Graduate (1967/1h 45m/Comedy/Mike Nichols)
(4:15AM) The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1974/1h 45m/Comedy/Melvin Frank)
(6:15AM) They Live by Night (1948/1h 35m/Crime/Nicholas Ray)
(8:00AM) A Woman's Secret (1949/1h 25m/Drama/Nicholas Ray)
(9:30AM) Born to Be Bad (1950/1h 34m/Drama/Nicholas Ray)
(11:00AM) Flying Leathernecks (1951/1h 42m/WaNicholas Ray)
(12:45PM) On Dangerous Ground (1952/1h 22m/Film-NoiNicholas Ray)
(2:15PM) The Lusty Men (1952/1h 53m/Drama/Nicholas Ray)
(4:15PM) Rebel Without a Cause (1955/1h 51m/Drama/Nicholas Ray)
(6:15PM) Lightning Over Water (1980/1h 31m/Documentary/Nicholas Ray)
(8:00PM) Car Wash (1976/1h 37m/Comedy/Michael Schultz)
TBD
THU JUN 20
(12:00AM) Super Fly (1972/1h 36m/Crime/Gordon Parks, Jr.)
(1:45AM) Shaft (1971/1h 38m/Crime/Gordon Parks)
(3:30AM) Sparkle (1976/1h 38m/Drama/Sam O'steen)
(5:15AM) MGM Parade Show #13 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(6:00AM) I'm From the City (1938/1h 5m/Western/Ben Holmes)
(7:15AM) Henry Goes Arizona (1939/1h 6m/Western/Edwin L. Marin)
(8:30AM) Way Out West (1930/1h 11m/Western/Fred Niblo)
(10:00AM) The Dude Goes West (1948/1h 26m/Comedy/Kurt Neumann)
(11:30AM) Bad Bascomb (1946.1h 52m/Western/S. Sylvan Simon)
(1:30PM) Big Jack (1949)/h 25m/Western/Richard Thorpe)
(3:00PM) Jackass Mail (1942/1h 20m/Western/Norman Z. Mcleod)
(4:30PM) Many Rivers To Cross (1955/1h 32m/Western/Roy Rowland)
(6:15PM) Dirty Dingus Magee (1970/1h 31m/Western/Burt Kennedy)
(8:00PM) Rear Window (1954/1h 52m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(10:00PM) The Far Country (1955/1h 37m/Western/Anthony Mann)
FRI JUN 21
(12:00AM) Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962/1h 56m/Comedy/Henry Koster)
(2:15AM) The Spirit of St. Louis (1957/2h 18m/Drama/Billy Wilder)
(4:45AM) Malaya (1950/1h 38m/WaRichard Thorpe)
(6:30AM) It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947/1h 55m/Comedy/Roy Del Ruth)
(8:30AM) Black Gold (1947/1h 32m/Drama/Phil Karlson)
(10:15AM) The Phenix City Story (1955/1h 40m/Crime/Phil Karlson)
(12:00PM) Cyclops (1957/1h 15m/HorroBert I. Gordon)
(1:15PM) Bitter Creek (1954/1h 14m/Western/Thomas Carr)
(2:30PM) I Was an American Spy (1951/1h 25m/WaLesley Selander)
(4:00PM) Love in the Afternoon (1957/2h 10m/Romance/Billy Wilder)
(6:15PM) The Strangler (1964/1h 29m/HorroBurt Topper)
(8:00PM) Sylvia Scarlett (1935/1h 37m/Romance/George Cukor)
(9:45PM) Gay USA (1977/1h 18m/Documentary/Arthur J. Bressan)
(11:15PM) Torch Song Trilogy (1988/2h 0m/Comedy/Paul Bogart)
SAT JUN 22
(1:30AM) The Queen (1968/1h 08m/Documentary/Frank Simon)
(2:45AM) The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972/1h 59m/Drama/Rainer Werner Fassbinder)
(5:00AM) The Blue Angel (1930/1h 44m/Drama/Josef Von Sternberg)
(7:00AM) Queen Christina (1933/1h 37m/Romance/Rouben Mamoulian)
(9:00AM) Artistic Temper (1932/0h 17m/Short/Roy Mack)
(9:30AM) Hot Cargo (1956/0h 30m/Drama/Tay Garnett)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: Organ Grinder's Swing (1937/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:07AM) The Falcon in Hollywood (1944/1h 7m/Mystery/Gordon Douglas)
(11:30AM) King for a Day (1934/0h 21m/Comedy/Roy Mack)
(12:00PM) A Chorus Line (1985/1h 53m/Musical/Richard Attenborough)
(2:15PM) The Song of Fame (1934/0h 21m/Short/Joseph Henabery)
(2:15PM) Tip Tap Toe (1932/0h 18m/Short/Alfred J. Goulding)
(3:00PM) Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979/1h 45m/Drama/Robert Benton)
(5:00PM) Out Of Africa (1985/2h 42m/Romance/Sydney Pollack)
(8:00PM) The Go-Between (1971/1h 56m/Drama/Joseph Losey)
(10:15PM) Sunday, Bloody Sunday (1971/1h 50m/Drama/John Schlesinger)
SUN JUN 23
(12:15AM) The Locket (19461h 26m/Film-NoiJohn Brahm)
(2:00AM) The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947/1h 39m/Suspense/Peter Godfrey)
(4:00AM) Conflict (1945/1h 26m/Suspense/Curtis Bernhardt)
(6:00AM) Sinbad the Sailor (1947/1h 57m/Adventure/Richard Wallace)
(8:15AM) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932/1h 30m/HorroRouben Mamoulian)
(10:00AM) The Locket (1946/1h 26m/Film-NoiJohn Brahm)
(11:45AM) Kind Lady (1951/1h 18m/Suspense/John Sturge)
(1:15PM) The Cobweb (1955/2h 4m/Drama/Vincente Minnelli)
(3:30PM) Butterfield 8 (1960/1h 49m/Drama/Daniel Mann)
(5:30PM) Sense and Sensibility (1995/2h 15m/Romance/Ang Lee)
(8:00PM) The Sand Pebbles (1966/3h 13m/WaRobert Wise)
TBD
MON JUN 24
(1:30AM) The Red Lily (1924/1h 21m/Silent/Fred Niblo)
(3:00AM) The Face of Another (1966/2h 1m/Drama/Hiroshi Teshigahara)
(5:15AM) Wedding in Monaco (1956/0h 31m/Documentary/Jean Masson)
(6:00AM) Tom Jones (1963/2h 11m/Comedy/Tony Richardson)
(8:15AM) Watership Down (1978/1h 32m/Adventure/Martin Rosen)
(10:00AM) The Thing from Another World (1951/1h 27m/HorroChristian Nyby)
(11:30AM) A Streetcar Named Desire (1951/2h 2m/Drama/Elia Kazan)
(1:45PM) Cool Hand Luke (1967/2h 9m/Drama/Stuart Rosenberg)
(4:00PM) Avalon (1990/2h 7m/Drama/Barry Levinson)
(6:15PM) Throw Momma From The Train (1987/1h 28m/Comedy/Danny De Vito)
(8:00PM) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939/1h 57m/HorroWilliam Dieterle)
(10:15PM) Little Women (1994/1h 55m/Drama/Gillian Armstrong)
TUE JUN 25
(12:30AM) The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964/1h 35m/Musical/Jacques Demy)
(2:15AM) A World Apart (1988/1h 53m/Drama/Chris Menges)
(4:15AM) Glengarry Glen Ross (1992/1h 40m/Drama/James Foley)
(6:00AM) Washington Story (1952/1h 21m/Romance/Robert Pirosh)
(7:30AM) Scene of the Crime (1949/1h 34m/Mystery/Roy Rowland)
:30AM) The Bride Goes Wild (1948/1h 38m/Comedy/Norman Taurog)
(11:30AM) Easy to Love (1953/1h 36m/Musical/Charles Walters)
(1:30PM) Brigadoon (1954/1h 48m/Musical/Vincente Minnelli)
(3:30PM) The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954/1h 56m/Drama/Richard Brooks)
(5:45PM) The Caine Mutiny (1954/2h 5m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(8:00PM) State Fair (1933/1h 20m/Comedy/Henry King)
(10:00PM) The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951/1h 43m/Comedy/George Cukor)
WED JUN 26
(12:00AM) The Kiss of Death (1947/1h 38m/Crime/Henry Hathaway)
(2:00AM) The Great Santini (1979/1h 55m/Drama/Lewis John Carlino)
(4:00AM) The Outfit (1973/1h 42m/Crime/John Flynn)
(6:00AM) The Story of Mankind (1957/1h 40m/Fantasy/Irwin Allen)
(8:00AM) Three Strangers (1946/1h 32m/Drama/Jean Negulesco)
(9:45AM) Hotel Berlin (1945/1h 38m/Drama/Peter Godfrey)
(11:30AM) They Met In Bombay (1941/1h 26m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(1:15PM) The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934/1h 24m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(2:45PM) The Beast with Five Fingers (1946/1h 28m/Suspense/Robert Florey)
(4:15PM) You'll Find Out (1940/1h 37m/Musical/David Butler)
(6:00PM) M (1931/1h 39m/Suspense/Fritz Lang)
(8:00PM) Moulin Rouge (2001/2h 6m/Drama/Baz Luhrmann)
(10:30PM) The Others (2001/1h 41m/HorroAlendro Amenábar)
THU JUN 27
(12:30AM) To Die For (1995/1h 40m/Drama/Gus Van Sant)
(2:30AM) The Hotel New Hampshire (1984/1h 50m/Drama/Tony Richardson)
(4:30AM) Our Town (1940/1h 30m/Drama/Sam Wood)
(6:00AM) Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972/1h 40m/HorroAlan Gibson)
(7:45AM) The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973/1h 28m/HorroAlan Gibson)
(9:30AM) It's Alive (1974/1h 30m/HorroLarry Cohen)
(11:15AM) From Beyond the Grave (1973/1h 37m/HorroKevin Connor)
(1:00PM) Equinox (197/1h 21m/HorroMark Thomas McGee)
(2:30PM) The Shout (1978/1h 26m/HorroJerzy Skolimowski)
(4:15PM) Wicked, Wicked (1973/1h 35m/HorroRichard Bare)
(6:00PM) AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special (2023/?/Documentary/?)
(8:00PM) The 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Nicole Kidman (2023/?/Documentary/?)
(11:30PM) The 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Nicole Kidman (2023/?/Documentary/?)
FRI JUN 28
(1:00AM) AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special (2023/?/Documentary/?)
(3:00AM) VictoVictoria (1982/2h 14m/Musical/Blake Edwards)
(6:00AM) MGM Parade Show #13 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(6:30AM) Purple Noon (1961/1h 58m/Crime/René Clément)
(8:45AM) Journey Into Fear (1942/1h 9m/Drama/Norman Foster)
(10:00AM) Looking at Lisbon (1953/0h 8m/Documentary/?)
(10:15AM) The Conspirators (1944/1h 41m/Adventure/Jean Negulesco)
(12:00 PM) To Have and Have Not (1944/1h 40m/Romance/Howard Hawks)
(1:45PM) Glimpses of Austria (1938/0h 9m/Documentary/?)
(2:00PM) The Third Man (1949/1h 33m/Suspense/Mystery/Carol Reed)
(4:00PM) Glimpses of Western Germany (1954/0h 8m/Documentary/James A. Fitzpatrick)
(4:15PM) Berlin Express (1948/1h 26m/Suspense/Jacques Tourneur)
(6:00PM) Glimpses of Morocco and Algiers (1951/0h 8m/Documentary/?)
(6:15PM) Casablanca (1942/1h 42m/Romance/Michael Curtiz)
(8:00PM) Caged (1950/1h 36m/Drama/John Cromwell)
(10:00PM) Happy Together (1997/1h 37m/Drama/Wong Kar Wai)
SAT JUN 29
(12:00AM) Brokeback Mountain (2005)2h 14m/Drama/Ang Lee)
(2:30AM) Some of My Best Friends Are... (1971/1h 40m/Drama/Mervyn Nelson)
(4:30AM) Desert Hearts (1985/1h 31m/Drama/Donna Deitch)
(6:15AM) A Taste of Honey (1961/1h 40m/Drama/Tony Richardson)
(9:00AM) The Golden Equator (1956/0h 17m/Documentary/Hamilton Wright)
(9:30AM) It's Always Sunday (1956/0h 30m/Comedy/Allan Dwan)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: My Artistical Temperature (1933/0h 5m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:07AM) The Falcon In San Francisco (1945/1h 6m/Mystery/Joseph H. Lewis)
(11:30AM) Movie-Mania (1937/0h 21m/Short/Joseph Henabery)
(12:00PM) Funny Girl (1968/2h 35m/Musical/William Wyler)
(2:45PM) The Long Voyage Home (1940/1h 45m/Drama/John Ford)
(4:45PM) The Narrow Margin (1952/1h 11m/Film-NoiRichard Fleischer)
(6:15PM) The Fastest Gun Alive (1956/1h 32m/Western/Russell Rouse)
(8:00PM) Coming Home (1978/2h 8m/Drama/Hal Ashby)
(10:15PM) The Last Detail (1973/1h 45m/Drama/Hal Ashby)
SUN JUN 30
(12:15AM) No Questions Asked (1951/1h 21m/Film-NoiHarold F. Kress)
(2:00AM) June Bride (1948/1h 37m/Romance/Bretaigne Windust)
(4:00AM) June Night (1940/1h 29m/Drama/Per Lindberg)
(6:00AM) Untamed Youth (1957/1h 20m/Drama/Howard W. Koch)
(7:30AM) Age 13 (1955/0h 26m/Short/Arthur Swerdloff)
(8:15AM) Jailhouse Rock (1957/1h 36m/Musical/Richard Thorpe)
(10:00AM) No Questions Asked (1951/1h 21m/Film-NoiHarold F. Kress)
(11:45AM) Come Fly with Me (1962/1h 49m/Comedy/Henry Levin)
(1:45PM) The Opposite Sex (1956/1h 57m/Musical/David Miller)
(4:00PM) Tootsie (1982/1h 56m/Comedy/Sydney Pollack)
(6:15PM) Girlfriends (1978/1h 26m/Comedy/Claudia Weill)
TBD
(10:15PM) Enemy Mine (1985/1h 52m/Science-Fiction/Wolfgang Petersen)

The Collect
Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peaceably governed by your providence; and that your Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings:
Psalm 37:1–18 Proverbs 21:30–22:6
Gospel: Matthew 13:24–30
24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
27So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
28He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
29But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Commentary:
Our study for today, the Parable of the Weeds, uses the same agricultural motif as the parable of the sower which precedes it, but deals with the problem of the bad among the good in the world (v. 38). “What the parable itself clearly tells us…is that the kingdom must contend with evil all around it, and that God permits evil and good to co-exist until the end” (Gardner, 214). The parable both guides and encourages disciples. We need not weed out the bad (the message of the parable). God will deal with the bad in the harvest (the message of the interpretation).
“The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:” (v.24 ) The kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God are roughly synonymous phrases, and refer to the realm over which God reigns. Matthew, out of sensitivity to his predominantly Jewish audience, favors kingdom of heaven (Jewish people are reluctant to say God’s name lest they find themselves guilty of profaning it). He uses kingdom of heaven 31 times and kingdom of God only five times.
“But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.” (v. 25) Jesus mentions a weed (zizania—bearded darnel) that in its early stages closely resembles wheat, making it almost impossible to identify. As the plants mature, the roots of the weeds and wheat intertwine, making them almost impossible to separate—any attempt to pull the weeds will also pull the wheat. Separation, however, is necessary, because darnel is both bitter and mildly toxic. If not removed prior to milling, darnel will ruin the flour. The usual solution is to separate the grains after threshing by spreading them on a flat surface and having people remove the darnel, a different color at that stage, by hand.
Sowing darnel seed among the wheat was a common act of sabotage. The Romans had a law against it (France, 525).
Among canonical works, only Matthew records this parable (although a similar parable is found, without the interpretation, in the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas). Matthew has a serious concern for ethical behavior, because the church of Matthew’s day faced serious ethical lapses. Matthew begins his account of Jesus’ ministry with the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ keynote address, setting forth the central themes of his ministry. Much of that sermon is devoted to ethical concerns.
Matthew clearly believes that Jesus has set forth high ethical standards, and is troubled by Christians who fail to live up to them. He “is greatly disturbed by the mixed state of the church, which contains many who enthusiastically call Jesus ‘Lord, Lord’ but refuse to follow his ethical teaching (7:21-27; see also 13:47-50 and 22:11-14)” (Hare, 155). He would feel more comfortable in a purer church.
Nevertheless, to his credit, Matthew also includes a different perspective. He knows that scribes and Pharisees, who personified high ethical standards among the Jews, caused most of Jesus’ problems. It was not worst of the lowlifes who criticize Jesus and conspire to kill him, but the best of these holy men (9:3, 34; 12:2, 10, 14, 24; 26:4). Therefore Matthew mutes his concern for purity, and includes Jesus’ words, “Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged” (7:1)—words that have much in common with the Parable of the Weeds.
“But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.” (v. 26)
This parable deals with a very practical problem. In the church, we find bad mixed with good. Every congregation has members whose sexual conduct is embarrassing—or whose business ethics are questionable—or who treat people unkindly—or who advocate questionable doctrine.
“He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.”(vs. 28-29) But, in this parable, Jesus calls us to patience and faith—patience with those who fail to meet the standard (this is the concern of the parable itself—vv. 24-30) and faith that God will deal with them at the right time (this is the concern of the interpretation—vv. 36-43). Jesus calls us to withhold action lest we create more problems than we solve—lest we destroy the good with the bad—lest we root up the wheat with (the weeds)
“Let both grow together until the harvest:(v. 30)
Unlike God, we cannot know people’s hearts—or where their lives might take them—or their potential for redemption. God has not equipped us with the insight necessary to weed the garden. As wonderful as it would be to have a “pure” world, a world without sinners, Jesus tells us that only in the harvest will purity be possible. Attempts to achieve it now will prove disastrous—will destroy the good with the bad. Reapers will accomplish the separation at harvest-time—in God’s scheme of things, soon enough.
This is a word that we clergy need to hear as we struggle to do God’s will in a world that refuses to listen—that resists every effort to bring it closer to God’s kingdom.
It is a word that we need to hear as we struggle to do God’s will in a church where so many people just don’t “get it.” Christians often insist on majoring in minors—too easily tolerate the intolerable—refuse to give anything close to a tithe—frustrate our efforts at every turn. It is a word that we need to hear when we are tempted to tighten membership criteria—to clean up the rolls—to discipline errant members.
It is also a word that people in the pews need to hear as they encounter other Christians with a too-sharp tongue—or a too-controlling manner—or a too-shallow theology. In the end, the church will be wonderful—fully redeemed—entirely saintly—but not just yet!
If we want a saintly church, perhaps the best place to start is by praying that God will grant us saintly patience with those whose discipleship is presently faulty. Perhaps it will help to remember that our discipleship is faulty too.
But we should not interpret this parable as prohibiting church discipline. In Matthew 18, Jesus gives a highly specific protocol for dealing with sin within the church (18:15-17).
It is interesting to recall that the disciples to whom Jesus addresses the interpretation of this parable include Judas, who will betray Jesus (26:47 ff.)—Peter, who will deny him (26:69 ff.)—Thomas, who will doubt him (John 20:24 ff.)—and James and John, whose concern has more to do with personal ambition than the kingdom of God (20:20-23; cf. Mark 10:37). In the end, only Judas will be lost—and I am convinced that, had he asked the resurrected Christ to forgive him, even he could have been redeemed.
The principle of patience that Jesus espouses here can be helpful in every relationship. A husband will do well to be patient with his imperfect wife and a wife with her imperfect husband. Parents will do well to be patient with imperfect children and children with imperfect parents. Supervisors will do well to be patient with imperfect employees and employees with imperfect bosses. This is not to suggest, however, that parents and supervisors should not mentor and discipline those under their care.
We are not called to tolerate the intolerable. There are times when it is necessary to terminate a relationship decisively—particularly an abusive or violent relationship—but we must face the human condition realistically. We are sinners living among sinners. If we demand too much, condemn too quickly, or break off relationships too easily, we doom ourselves to a lifetime of revolving-door relationships or perpetual loneliness. We who hope to receive grace must also be willing to extend it.
The church also does well to apply the principle of forbearance to those outside the church. The church’s greatest sins—the Inquisition, witch hunts, and pogroms against Jews, have been committed in the interest of purifying the world. When we use violence to spread the Gospel, we do violence to the Gospel.
That said, we must also note that Matthew also includes a methodology for reproving sinners (18:15-20). Jesus charges the church, when faced with evil, to confront it. Confrontation begins at the level of the individual. If that does not resolve the problem, the process widens until the whole church is involved. If the sinner then persists, “let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector. Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven” (18:17-18). It has been said that the mark of an educated person is the ability to entertain two opposing ideas simultaneously. That is what Jesus asks us to do when he gives us both this Parable of the Weeds and these instructions for confronting evil.
“and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.” (v. 30 b)
(v. 30b). Jesus calls us to trust that he will separate the good from the bad on Judgment Day. Jesus will treat this principle in greater detail in chapter 25, where he changes the metaphor to sheep and goats (25:31-46).
Benediction
Almighty God, who has knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Grant, we beseech you, to your whole Church in paradise and on earth, your light and your peace. Amen.
Thought for the Day:
Happiness does not come from a job. It comes from knowing what you truly value, and behaving in a way that’s consistent with those beliefs. Many people today resent the suggestion that they’re in charge of the way they feel.Those people are mistaken. That was a big lesson and I learned it several hundred times before it stuck. What you do, who you’re with, and how you feel about the world around you, is completely up to you.
Mike Rowe

The Collect
Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peaceably governed by your providence; and that your Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings:
Psalm 37:1–18 Proverbs 21:30–22:6
Gospel: Matthew 13:24–30
24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
27So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
28He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
29But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Commentary:
Our study for today, the Parable of the Weeds, uses the same agricultural motif as the parable of the sower which precedes it, but deals with the problem of the bad among the good in the world (v. 38). “What the parable itself clearly tells us…is that the kingdom must contend with evil all around it, and that God permits evil and good to co-exist until the end” (Gardner, 214). The parable both guides and encourages disciples. We need not weed out the bad (the message of the parable). God will deal with the bad in the harvest (the message of the interpretation).
“The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:” (v.24 ) The kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God are roughly synonymous phrases, and refer to the realm over which God reigns. Matthew, out of sensitivity to his predominantly Jewish audience, favors kingdom of heaven (Jewish people are reluctant to say God’s name lest they find themselves guilty of profaning it). He uses kingdom of heaven 31 times and kingdom of God only five times.
“But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.” (v. 25) Jesus mentions a weed (zizania—bearded darnel) that in its early stages closely resembles wheat, making it almost impossible to identify. As the plants mature, the roots of the weeds and wheat intertwine, making them almost impossible to separate—any attempt to pull the weeds will also pull the wheat. Separation, however, is necessary, because darnel is both bitter and mildly toxic. If not removed prior to milling, darnel will ruin the flour. The usual solution is to separate the grains after threshing by spreading them on a flat surface and having people remove the darnel, a different color at that stage, by hand.
Sowing darnel seed among the wheat was a common act of sabotage. The Romans had a law against it (France, 525).
Among canonical works, only Matthew records this parable (although a similar parable is found, without the interpretation, in the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas). Matthew has a serious concern for ethical behavior, because the church of Matthew’s day faced serious ethical lapses. Matthew begins his account of Jesus’ ministry with the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ keynote address, setting forth the central themes of his ministry. Much of that sermon is devoted to ethical concerns.
Matthew clearly believes that Jesus has set forth high ethical standards, and is troubled by Christians who fail to live up to them. He “is greatly disturbed by the mixed state of the church, which contains many who enthusiastically call Jesus ‘Lord, Lord’ but refuse to follow his ethical teaching (7:21-27; see also 13:47-50 and 22:11-14)” (Hare, 155). He would feel more comfortable in a purer church.
Nevertheless, to his credit, Matthew also includes a different perspective. He knows that scribes and Pharisees, who personified high ethical standards among the Jews, caused most of Jesus’ problems. It was not worst of the lowlifes who criticize Jesus and conspire to kill him, but the best of these holy men (9:3, 34; 12:2, 10, 14, 24; 26:4). Therefore Matthew mutes his concern for purity, and includes Jesus’ words, “Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged” (7:1)—words that have much in common with the Parable of the Weeds.
“But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.” (v. 26)
This parable deals with a very practical problem. In the church, we find bad mixed with good. Every congregation has members whose sexual conduct is embarrassing—or whose business ethics are questionable—or who treat people unkindly—or who advocate questionable doctrine.
“He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.”(vs. 28-29) But, in this parable, Jesus calls us to patience and faith—patience with those who fail to meet the standard (this is the concern of the parable itself—vv. 24-30) and faith that God will deal with them at the right time (this is the concern of the interpretation—vv. 36-43). Jesus calls us to withhold action lest we create more problems than we solve—lest we destroy the good with the bad—lest we root up the wheat with (the weeds)
“Let both grow together until the harvest:(v. 30)
Unlike God, we cannot know people’s hearts—or where their lives might take them—or their potential for redemption. God has not equipped us with the insight necessary to weed the garden. As wonderful as it would be to have a “pure” world, a world without sinners, Jesus tells us that only in the harvest will purity be possible. Attempts to achieve it now will prove disastrous—will destroy the good with the bad. Reapers will accomplish the separation at harvest-time—in God’s scheme of things, soon enough.
This is a word that we clergy need to hear as we struggle to do God’s will in a world that refuses to listen—that resists every effort to bring it closer to God’s kingdom.
It is a word that we need to hear as we struggle to do God’s will in a church where so many people just don’t “get it.” Christians often insist on majoring in minors—too easily tolerate the intolerable—refuse to give anything close to a tithe—frustrate our efforts at every turn. It is a word that we need to hear when we are tempted to tighten membership criteria—to clean up the rolls—to discipline errant members.
It is also a word that people in the pews need to hear as they encounter other Christians with a too-sharp tongue—or a too-controlling manner—or a too-shallow theology. In the end, the church will be wonderful—fully redeemed—entirely saintly—but not just yet!
If we want a saintly church, perhaps the best place to start is by praying that God will grant us saintly patience with those whose discipleship is presently faulty. Perhaps it will help to remember that our discipleship is faulty too.
But we should not interpret this parable as prohibiting church discipline. In Matthew 18, Jesus gives a highly specific protocol for dealing with sin within the church (18:15-17).
It is interesting to recall that the disciples to whom Jesus addresses the interpretation of this parable include Judas, who will betray Jesus (26:47 ff.)—Peter, who will deny him (26:69 ff.)—Thomas, who will doubt him (John 20:24 ff.)—and James and John, whose concern has more to do with personal ambition than the kingdom of God (20:20-23; cf. Mark 10:37). In the end, only Judas will be lost—and I am convinced that, had he asked the resurrected Christ to forgive him, even he could have been redeemed.
The principle of patience that Jesus espouses here can be helpful in every relationship. A husband will do well to be patient with his imperfect wife and a wife with her imperfect husband. Parents will do well to be patient with imperfect children and children with imperfect parents. Supervisors will do well to be patient with imperfect employees and employees with imperfect bosses. This is not to suggest, however, that parents and supervisors should not mentor and discipline those under their care.
We are not called to tolerate the intolerable. There are times when it is necessary to terminate a relationship decisively—particularly an abusive or violent relationship—but we must face the human condition realistically. We are sinners living among sinners. If we demand too much, condemn too quickly, or break off relationships too easily, we doom ourselves to a lifetime of revolving-door relationships or perpetual loneliness. We who hope to receive grace must also be willing to extend it.
The church also does well to apply the principle of forbearance to those outside the church. The church’s greatest sins—the Inquisition, witch hunts, and pogroms against Jews, have been committed in the interest of purifying the world. When we use violence to spread the Gospel, we do violence to the Gospel.
That said, we must also note that Matthew also includes a methodology for reproving sinners (18:15-20). Jesus charges the church, when faced with evil, to confront it. Confrontation begins at the level of the individual. If that does not resolve the problem, the process widens until the whole church is involved. If the sinner then persists, “let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector. Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven” (18:17-18). It has been said that the mark of an educated person is the ability to entertain two opposing ideas simultaneously. That is what Jesus asks us to do when he gives us both this Parable of the Weeds and these instructions for confronting evil.
“and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.” (v. 30 b)
(v. 30b). Jesus calls us to trust that he will separate the good from the bad on Judgment Day. Jesus will treat this principle in greater detail in chapter 25, where he changes the metaphor to sheep and goats (25:31-46).
Benediction
Almighty God, who has knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Grant, we beseech you, to your whole Church in paradise and on earth, your light and your peace. Amen.
Thought for the Day:
Happiness does not come from a job. It comes from knowing what you truly value, and behaving in a way that’s consistent with those beliefs. Many people today resent the suggestion that they’re in charge of the way they feel.Those people are mistaken. That was a big lesson and I learned it several hundred times before it stuck. What you do, who you’re with, and how you feel about the world around you, is completely up to you.
Mike Rowe