Holtzmann from Ghostbusters
Someone from the Risky Fuel household (not me) has been obsessed with Kate McKinnon’s Ghostbusters character Holtzmann since the movie came out.
So much so she even went out as Holtzmann for Halloween.
Someone (the publication Fusion) allowed her to explain why Holtzmann is a hero in a recent piece.
To read it click here.
Filed under Films, Shameless Promotion
Grimes
When music people take stock of 2016 one of the most important breakout stars this year will be electro-producer Grimes.
With a fiercely independent music-making streak and a uniquely fantastical vision, she’s created a unique sound and path that’s been fascinating to behold.
I talked to her about these things and more in a marquee feature for SOCAN’s Words & Music magazine.
To read it click here.
Filed under Music, Shameless Promotion
Gorillaz
And yet there are still more video playlists I curated while Ditch TV was still actively a thing:
Living Vicariously Through GWAR Videos
32 Things ’90s Canadian Music Fans Know
Johnny Cash Is Still the Coolest
Filed under Comedy, Music, Shameless Promotion
Kayla Harrison
When U.S. judo fighter Kayla Harrison won the gold medal at this year’s Olympics there were a number of publications who were quick to suggest that she could be the next Ronda Rousey — a decorated judo competitor who transitioned to mixed martial arts.
Harrison isn’t quite sold on the idea, though, and she’s got some good reasons why.
Sarah wrote about them for Fightland.
To read the story click here.
Filed under Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
Kung fu nuns
The Drukpa Lineage nuns from a Himalayan Buddhist order have been getting a lot of attention in recent months for a campaign where they’ve been cycling across the Himalayas to raise awareness about and to combat human trafficking.
These same cycling nuns, 500 or so strong, also happen to be regular, avid kung fu participants.
Sarah wrote about them for Asian World Of Martial Arts.
To read the story click here.
Filed under Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
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