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Contributing Author and Historian Bill Bois revisits a forgotten victory, one fought not with torpedoes or tanks, but with chalk lines on the floorboards. It’s a story of intellect over instinct, and of a handful of women who used strategy, not strength, to turn the tide at sea.
Not traditionally handsome. Not polished. And at first glance, entirely unforgettable: But Joey Ramone proved that charm isn’t a face, it’s a presence. Contributing Author Bill Bois dives into classic duets from Punk’s dorkiest hero, who still had everyone swooning from the hey, ho get-go..
What recordings—musical or otherwise—should be preserved as part of the nation’s collective memory? In this sharp and entertaining roundup, Contributing Author Ozmoe makes the case for 30 recordings—from “As Time Goes By” to “Uptown Funk”—that prove culture, history, and rhythm are inseparable.
The Forgotten Multisensory Experience of Baroque Concerts
From rosewater to ambergris, music once came with its own fragrance, equal parts artistry and atmosphere.
Contributing Author and Music Historian Bill Bois traces the fascinating history of concerts that engaged more than just the ears.
He doesn’t just punch your ticket, he upgrades you to first class. Contributing Author and Historian
Bill Bois tells the history of the board game classicTicket to Ride in a fast-moving journey of wit, insight, and rail-bound suspense. Read it, and you’ll never look at El Paso → Dallas the same way again.
Music Helps Keep the Lights On
A wistful, sharply observed journey through the barely-beating heart of a roadside Vegas satellite where Latin Pop and “The Price Is Right Live” might be the future.
Contributing Author Alex Chrisman captures the crumbling charm and improbable resilience of Primm, a place where the bugs still flock, the dice still roll, and the music—just barely—plays on.
It’s The Hits Of July-ish 1925!
From the cutest story ever to come out of the Georgia legislature, to a sultry dance craze that rattled the moralists, this piece has it all: politics, pianos, and not a small amount of pelvic motion.
Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan masterfully unpacks the untamed energy of 1925 with humor, detail, and the quiet resignation of someone who’s read all 2,700 pages of Ben Bernie’s joke file.
The Surprising Origin of the Word “Cocktail”
Contributing Author Bill Bois uncorks a fizzy pour of facts and fables in this delightfully twisted tale of where the word “cocktail” might have come from.
Whether you sip slowly or shoot it back, you’re in for a ride; historical speculation has never gone down so smoothly.
The Life And Legacy Of Leo Fender
Contributing Author Bill Bois reveals the fascinating paradox of Leo Fender – a man who transformed popular music forever despite never learning to play the instruments he created. From a farm boy tinkering with radio parts to the genius behind the Telecaster and Stratocaster, this is the story of how pure innovation and relentless curiosity built the foundation of modern music.
The 1978 Failed Nashville Underwater Jewelry Heist
In what may be Tennessee’s most preposterous criminal plot: In 1978, three Nashville-area men attempted to bomb the J. Percy Priest Dam Contributing Author and Historian Bill Bois uncovers this forgotten piece of Music City’s criminal history that reads more like a rejected movie script than reality.
The Hard Truths America Still Won’t Face
Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers an unflinching examination of America’s continued struggle with white supremacy five years after George Floyd’s murder, weaving personal revelation with urgent social commentary. This powerful piece challenges readers to move beyond performative allyship toward the uncomfortable work of dismantling systemic racism in their own hearts and communities.
We often toss around names like “Einstein” for genius, but what about the linguistic footnotes? The Skutniks and Beddias, whose names have quietly snuck into our everyday speech? Through a single extraordinary moment or observation, learn who became an accidental eponym architect…
Ever get more excited about the car in a movie than the actual plot? Join us as we celebrate the most memorable rides in pop culture history, proving that sometimes the coolest characters come with an engine and a set of wheels.