Back to the Future

The Pittsburgh radio station found at 93.7 FM has renounced its “Man Talk” format and gone back to Top 40. They’re even adopting their old tag name, “B-94,” even though their old call letters (WBZZ) are no longer available.

The station has been playing testimonials from listeners: “We’re so glad to have B94 back. We missed you!”

Nothing typifies Pittsburgh more than people getting excited about something old. “Build a subway under the river? Screw that. Bring back the trolleys!”

In other news, plans are under way to move the Pirates back to Three Rivers Stadium; the Garden Theater is going to start showing porn again; the city plans to lure an abandoned Sears back to East Liberty; and Rick Sebak has announced the title of his next PBS special: “Things That Weren’t There Anymore But Then Came Back.”

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Carnegie Mellon: Take Note

Here’s a clever way to attract more women to the field of computer science.

Computers + Belly Dancing

Or, on second thought, perhaps this will just attract more men.

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Now You Know Where All These People Come From

Jag Apartments

“Why are you such a jerk? Do you live in the Jag Apartments?”
“I sure do. No gas bill, baby!”

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Not For The Faint Of Heart

Click the link below to see a picture of me holding my 12-inch polish kielbasa.

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Pittsburgh Finds Its Movie-Making Niche

A number of Hollywood movies and TV shows have been filmed in Pittsburgh lately, including the film Adventureland, which is currently shooting at Kennywood and other local locations.

Many people attribute Pittsburgh’s success at attracting productions to the knowledgeable and affordable filmmaking community, or perhaps to the lobbying efforts of the Pittsburgh Film Office.

I found the real reason in this article in the Post Gazette: the movie Adventureland needs 1,000 extras, particulary men with 1987-style haircuts.

Of course! If you need to film a movie filled with mullets and high-top fades, you can stay in Hollywood and spend a fortune on an army of hairdressers, or you can just film in Pittsburgh and have your pick of outdated hairstyles and fashions.

Now, if only we can get in touch with the makers of “Here I Go Again: The Tawny Kitaen Story,” we’ll really be in business.

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Time-saving Trick

I passed a diner yesterday that had this message posted on the marquee:

“Support Your Team!”

What a great idea. Now, instead of changing their sign every season or so, from “Go Pirates!” to “Go Steelers!” to “Go Penguins!”, they can just leave the same sign up all year long. I’m sure this saves them at least an hour per year.

Plus, this message is so much more inclusive. Suppose you’re a die-hard supporter of the Bethany Bison Women’s Lacrosse team. You rarely would see a retail establishment echoing your beliefs. But when you pass this diner, you would definitely think they have your back.

Marketing at its finest.

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Friday Fish Fry

I’ve added two more photos to the Fish Sandwich archive. I’m sure you’ll find them fascinating.

Also, if you happen to be in Clearfield County tomorrow night, I’ll be appearing at the Alley Popper with a roster of great comedians. Come check it out.

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Tip For Authors

I recently read a tip for authors struggling to come up with character names for stories or screenplays.

The tip: use the “From:” names in the spam emails you find in your inbox.

I thought that was a great idea. The protagonist of the novel I’m writing is now named “Replica Watches.”

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This Is How Sad My Life Has Become

I think that changing my Myspace headline from

A mind to rhyme and two hype feet
to
My rhymes are funky-fresh, not run-of-the-mill

is cool and worth posting about.

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Pittsburgh Mayor Declares “State of Disaster Emergency”

Suprisingly, it has nothing to do with “Steely McBeam.”

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I guess “Hunky McYinzer” was already taken…

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07220/807819-100.stm

Steelers name new mascot ‘Steely McBeam’

Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
LATROBE — Steely McBeam is the name of the new Steelers mascot, the team announced today at Saint Vincent College following afternoon practice.

The winning entry was submitted by Diane Roles of Valencia, Pa.

The mascot was unveiled earlier this year as a part of the Steelers 75th anniversary celebration.

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Temporary Hiatus

I’m taking a break from performing while we await the newest addition to the Musial family.

Missing the birth of a child because I’m telling fart jokes at a random bar in Blawnox would be a quick way to end my marriage.

See you in September.

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Harry vs. Tony

I kind of wish that J.K. Rowling had written the final episode of The Sopranos, because the finale to the Harry Potter saga was awesome!

I’ll write more after the details have more fully saturated our popular culture. Or not.

PS. Come see me on the South Side Slopes at the Corner Cafe, 9:00 p.m tonight.

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I Heart Fish Sandwiches

Armstrong's Restaurant, Moon Township

Armstrong’s Restaurant, Moon Township

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Need a Band Name?

Struggling to come up with a name for your cool new band?

Here are five suggestions taken from headlines in today’s Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

  • Neck Bomb
  • Aliquippa Flood Victims
  • Gag Order
  • Nude Art Removal
  • Wrecking Ball Mishap (paraphrased)
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