Bill Moyers: “Amazing Grace”
“Amazing Grace” has been called America’s “spiritual national anthem” and “most beloved song”. Ironically, the song was written by a British clergyman who traded slaves. Below is the origin story … Read more
Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults
Remember the ’90s? Yeah, there was a lot of crazy stuff, but it’s tough to match the Heaven’s Gate cult. It’s the most infamous UFO cult of all time — … Read more
History of the Eagles
It’s the ultimate rock star story—booze, blowouts, and enough band drama to make a soap opera blush. It’s a reminder that sometimes the only thing harder than making it big … Read more
The 7 Best Triathlon Documentaries
Here are my favorite documentaries about triathlons and triathletes (ranked). These docs take you from Antarctica’s icy wastelands to the scorching deserts of Morocco. Enjoy! 1) Project Iceman Anders Hofman … Read more
Crossing The Line London: John van Wisse
Meet John Van Wisse, the guy who crushed the Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon, a 483-kilometer monster that eats Ironmen for breakfast. Spoiler alert: It involves a portable toilet, peanut … Read more
Project Iceman
I watched my wife do an Ironman and saw Adonnis-looking men fall to all fours in defeat (in mild-weathered Louisville, KY!). That’s what’s amazing about “Project Iceman” — Anders Hofman … Read more
The Two Escobars
Ever seen a country’s soul get ripped out on live TV? That’s Colombia, 1994. “The Two Escobars” serves up a cocktail of drug lords, soccer stars, and national heartbreak that’ll … Read more
George Carlin on why “It’s important not to give a shit”
He was kicked out of 3 different schools, the Air Force, the choir, alter boys, summer camp and Boy Scouts. He quit school in 9th grade. He was a pot … Read more
ItalianAmerican
In 1974, Martin Scorsese turned the camera on his own family, serving up a heaping plate of pasta and personality. The documentary “ItalianAmerican” is like “A Bronx Tale” meets “Big … Read more