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PET SET - JACK & SAMMY
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Politics Corner October 17
beware of Harlan Crow
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My friend who died yesterday drank himself to death. He had hated his job and could afford to retire so he did. At first he just did nothing. Fine. He had earned that right. Then he kept doing nothing. Then he started drinking. He didn't stop for a year. Now he has stopped. I have been saddened and angry with him. Now that will not stop. Don't do this to anyone. His partner has had to live with this. Unimaginable.
Political Discussion Welcome
Saturday, October 17, 2026
What's On Tonight (Sunday): A Pet isn't just for life
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| The Pet Cemetery Murders A Ghost Story |
Another glorious morning. Makes me sick! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, October 18!
Our Top Pick tonight is The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story (HBO & HBO Max, 9 p.m.). HBO serves us a true crime spook story for spooky season, diving into the 1985 murder of Dorothy Lou Thompson and the pet cemetery murders. I ain't afraid of no ghost.
Elsewhere, James Norton was Live from London, the Simpsons visit the Treehouse, there's Gold in them thar televisions, Maigret is back on the case, Animal Control goes undercover, Professor T returns to duty, the Island pulls mutiny, and the Hostage goes back to '72.
This Weekend in Pop Culture: October 16-18
Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
A pickpocket scrambles to find something he stole and got rid of.
Sense and Sensibility
The Jane Austen classic gets adapted to film. Again.
Street Fighter
The video game classic gets adapted to film. Again.
Whalefall
A scuba diver searching for his father's remains is swallowed by a whale. And no, they didn't name him "Jonah," thankfully.
What have you been watching?
Friday, October 16, 2026
What's On Tonight (Saturday): Super Scam, super scam, the American way
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| Super Scam Me |
They're here already! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, October 17!
Our Top Pick tonight is Super Scam Me (National Geographic & Disney+ & Hulu, 9 p.m.). This is the latest report by investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller where she is tracking romance scammers. If you like good broadcast reporting on modern issues, don't sleep on Mariana's work.
Elsewhere, Ari Lennox goes to the Limits, Josh Gondelman has News, JD Vance goes to the Town Hall, Coven Academy gets pushed into a Locker, 48 Hours returns, and anime Gachiakuta goes linear.
Politics Corner October 16
Here is a listing for every state.
Whether by mail or in person, early or on November 3rd,
VOTE.
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 16
Here are today's contestants:
- Mariah Stovall, a literary agent and novelist from Newark, New Jersey;
- Frank Merchlewitz, a senior digital producer from Robbinsdale, Minnesota; and
- Eileen Goodwin, a research scientist from Boston, Massachusetts. Eileen is a one-day champ with winnings of $8,401.
Good Golly, Miss Molly And Other Friday Headlines
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| Rufus Sewell Via Wattpad |
James Talarico's Town Hall Went Pretty Well [Wonkette]
'So. Much. Corruption' [The Bulwark]
Thursday, October 15, 2026
What's On Tonight (Friday): I Did the Mountain Joke Last Week
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| Tenzing |
This week's Top Pick is the mountain climbing adventure/drama Tenzing. Reviews are excellent for the true story of one of the first men to climb Everest. It features Genden Phuntsok as the film's namesake, Tom Hiddleston as his mountain climbing bro and Willem FUCKING DaFoe as a crusty British officer. That last bit is worth the price of admission alone.
⭐🎥 Tenzing (Apple, 12:01 AM) 'Chronicles the true story of Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok), a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston), was the first to summit Mount Everest. Encouraged by his wife Dawa, Tenzing finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson. Together, they persuade Colonel John Hunt (Willem DaFoe) that Tenzing belongs on the British climbing team, rather than merely serving it. What follows is an ascent defined as much by the tensions between backgrounds, classes and competing ambitions as by the perils of the mountain itself.'
Elsewhere...
Politics Corner October 15
beware of Harlan Crow
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Politics Corner is going down early to wake up even earlier to go to Mexico.
via Mercado on Fifth
Political Discussion Welcome
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 15
Here are today's contestants:
- Richard Koo, a middle school math teacher from Forest Hills, New York;
- Eileen Goodwin, a research scientist from Boston, Massachusetts; and
- Kim Kalnoki, a pattern designer from Sacramento, California. Kim is a one-day champ with winnings of $28,401.
Notable Opening Nights Catchup and Your Own Thursday Headlines
Via Giphy.
This commercial, which aired a few years before my first flight, made it seem so glamorous. The idea of sleeping in Manhattan and waking up in London.
The Great British Sewing Bee, S6 E6: Reduce, Reuse, Recyle
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Via The BBC:
For reduce, reuse and recycle week, all the fabric in the haberdashery is replaced with charity shop clothes and soft furnishings.
Originally aired May 27, 2020.
Watch on Google Drive.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Politics Corner October 14
beware of Harlan Crow
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Things are better now for LGBTQetc. people in Hungary. Not necessarily great but better. Magyar's government are bring the laws into line with the European Union. I would be more confident if they did it because it was the right thing to do and not just to get the EU to release money to Hungary. [BBC]
photo mine
Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Thursday): 9-1-1: Nashville, what isn't your emergency?
Courtesy TV Insider.
Tonight's Top Pick is the second season premiere of 9-1-1: Nashville, which is doing something involving a criminal replicating Biblical plagues. With all the disasters the 9-1-1ers have faced, when the shows are finally done, just go all out and have them face the damn apocalypse.
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Oct. 14
Here are today's contestants:
- Wesley Yiin, a film and TV executive from Los Angeles, California;
- Kim Kalnoki, a pattern designer from Sacramento, California; and
- Ron Clarke, a retired wildlife biologist from Chickaloon, Alaska. Ron is a one-day champ with winnings of $18,200.
Feed Me: National Dessert Day
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The most American dessert may be chocolate chip cookies, invented in Massachusetts in 1938.
But every state has their own "signature dessert."
What's funny is I opened three different pages, and each had something different for Alabama.
There's Lane Cake, Cream Cheese Poundcake, and a Peanut Butter Pie.
Allrecipes agreed on Lane Cake though.
Much Ado About Everything And Other Wednesday Headlines
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| Kate Beckinsale Via Imgur |
'The Lonesome Death Of Kathryn MacDonald' [The Gene Pool]
Bitch Got Fired: Kimberly Guilfoyle Edition! [Wonkette]
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Money, that’s what they want
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| Shark Tank |
This is my life! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, October 14!
Our Top Pick tonight is Shark Tank (ABC, 10 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday). This reality show has never been Top Pick and is currently on season 18. Might as well give the Sharks a moment.
Elsewhere, Brothers forget it's Valentine's Day, The Lowdown is back, Sesame Street goes to the Safari, Helluva Boss returns, Ark to the rescue, Nova takes on Evolution, Margaret Qualley has Love, Zimbabwe has the Dead, and the Horses are in trouble.
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