I think we'd sacrifice timeliness for thorough and honest work. Just seems like he'd need an army of scribes to rifle through the horseshit they feed us.

Ha! +1

How much autonomy can he expect, I wonder? Like, does he have to run his findings past an editorial board at ESPN, or will they leave him to his own devices? God, I hope it's the latter. Also, that's a helluva demanding job for a 75-year-old.

Enjoy it, man. You're in the thick of the good stuff. This current season and the previous one have been very good, but not great. I finally caved and started Parks & Rec a few months back, even though comedies are generally not my favorite. That show has been a pleasant surprise.

Hey DUAN, I've got a Kinja-related query. Obviously I haven't put in the work necessary to have my comments automatically approved, but what about the +1's I dish out to other people? How come even those are relegated to grey purgatory? Do they have to be approved by the individual who posted the initial comment? I'm…

I love Karl Welzein, but watching this guy just made me sad. Thanks a lot, Emma. Sheesh.

Blitzen Trapper, DUAN!

+1

Good stuff, Erg. My iPod decided I needed to hear 'Music From Big Pink' earlier today, and I've been on a Band kick ever since. I miss Levon.

The Band, DUAN!

[closes browser, lowers head]

"Can we fine him?"

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm sure there are some gems out there, but I have no idea how to find 'em.

Ashamed is a great tune. Dirty Dishes is also fantastic. Either way, it's a fun album to go back to and listen straight through every now and then.

Tough economy, man. Handjobs and smack are the currency of the future.

Here's a little writeup they put together a while back.

Deer Tick, DUAN!

These Lithuanians are all the same. All it takes is one loss to get them Balticked off.

See, I get why prominent figures get agitated when people constantly approach them and attempt to strike up a conversation, but it sounds like you did it in about the most respectful way possible. Also, a guy like that, who made a fortune telling people what movies to see, needs to acknowledge that folks are going to…

Me wants to hear the story.