In the not too distant past: Mystery Science Theater 3000 and me

The two biggest influences on my sense of humor have probably been “The Simpsons” and “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” About 90 percent of my references are from the former, but if you hear me say something that sounds less familiar, it’s likely from the latter. I’m can’t remember if my first exposure to the “Cowtown… Read More In the not too distant past: Mystery Science Theater 3000 and me

Review: The Mountain Goats at Maximum Ames Music Festival

“This may go on a minute…” John Darnielle. At the first 80/35 in 2008, The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne expressed a desire to return in the festival’s fifth year. Obviously it didn’t happen, but The Maximum Ames Music Festival managed to pull off something similar in its fifth year, getting The Mountain Goats to make… Read More Review: The Mountain Goats at Maximum Ames Music Festival