How’s your brain? Is your mental health okay?

April 24, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Those of us who are blessed with depression or any mental health issues are really being tested at a time like now. Covid-19 threw a wrench in our mental game that we were not ready for. Even some of those with healthy and strong mental health have been affected lately by the change in daily routines, the economy, health and well-being. To add gasoline to the dumpster fire we have also all been working together and staying indoors to get rid of this awful virus which has clearly added more stress to our lives. I consider myself a home-body but damnit I need some freedom! I imagine every single one of us is ready to bust through our walls like the Kool-Aid man.

So how are you keeping your mental health strong? Have any suggestions or pointers?

Personally I am surprised by the strength of my mental health right now. I normally don’t do well with change and the last few months all of our lives have been impacted and have changed dramatically. I tend to pace my tiny apartment a lot, I’m averaging 19,000 steps a day. I think keeping my legs moving is helping me keep my mind off of things. Doing the show from a super small closet is insanely difficult for me. I am a ball of energy and even at 4AM I can’t hold still. Brian, has been doing an awesome job of letting me know when I have a few minutes so I can leave the closet, stretch my legs and get some fresh air. I have the coolest job in the world and would do if from a dog cage if that’s what it took but I do miss being in the studio.

I see a lot of support for people’s health and it’s awesome to see the world come together and show compassion for each other. But one thing I’m not seeing a lot of is support for mental health. Let’s do our part. If you know someone who is ‘blessed’ with mental health struggles, reach out! Say hi. FaceTime that person. See their smile, give them a smile!

We keep saying “we’re in this together” but let’s really be in this together by doing something.

Love ya’ll! I hope everyone is doing well and can’t wait to see everyone faces in person soon.

Air hugs!

-Justin

Blue Angels and Thunder Birds perform flyovers for essential workers

April 24, 2020 | jnettlebeck

This is awesome.

The Blue Angels are doing flyovers all across the country to show support to essential workers during these crazy times.

Usually you have to be a pro sports star to get one of these bad boys.

Really goes to show you how important all of the essential healthcare workers are!

Thank you so much!!

What you can watch on HBOMAX?

April 24, 2020 | Kevin

Yet another big streaming service is entering the video wars with Netlfix, Hulu, and Disney+ as Warner Media is  launching HBOMAX next month. The new subscription service that will have a ton of content to lure in your eyes. Offering a ton of exclusive content from TBS, TNT, CNN, HBO, Warner Bros films, DC Comics, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and big budget originals. It could be a fair challenge to the other video offerings but it does have the biggest price tag of the bigger streaming sequels at $15 a month. It will be available on May 27th.

The service also snagged South Park at a reported big price tag of more than $500 million, and dropped another fortune to get the rights to ‘Friends’ which was supposed to have a reunion special for the launch but that has been delayed. House of Dragons, a prequel series to Game of Thrones will also be produced, so prepare for freakouts from everyone you know who loved that show. Industry sources claim $5 billion will be invested in the platform over the course of the next five years, so they are definitely trying to shake up the game.

The DC Cinematic Universe has had some hits and some misses but you will be able to get see all of of it here including the recent Oscar nominated ‘Joker’ available on launch. HBOMAX will also featue every DCU movie along with a new series featuring Green Lantern and a half hour comedy with female DC characters all trying to get through teen life in high school.

Conan O’Brien who is in the fold with TBS, will produce comedy specials but somehow Elmo from Sesame Street will host a late night style talk show.

The panel at Fandom went even deeper and looked at how Harry Potter could be included in this exciting library.

 

‘Parks & Recreation’ returning for one episode only

April 23, 2020 | Kevin

It’s been streamed millions and millions of times on Netflix. It’s one of the most beloved TV comedies of the last 20 years, so thankfully we get one more episode next week.

‘Parks & Recreation’ ended it’s run on NBC a few years ago, but these uncertain COVID-19 times have sparked the fine civil servants of Pawnee, Indiana to reassemble for a special one-off episode on April 30th. Amy Poehler will join all of the original cast in an episode that they filmed in their homes separately with all of the Parks & Rec family finding different ways to deal with life in quarantined isolation.

Every episode of Parks & Rec will move to NBC’s streaming service Peacock in July.

Here is the official teaser.

Gronk throws shade at Tom Brady’s manhood

April 23, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Football was not the same without Gronk, not just because of his talent on the field but because of the way he acted outside of football too.

Gronkowski was just traded to the Tampa Bay Bucs so he can play with his old team mate Tom Brady, and it sounds like based on this clip that things haven’t changed much.

It’s good to have Gronk back.

18 year old gets stuck in washing machine

April 23, 2020 | jnettlebeck

This is when hide and seek goes wrong people.

We re not cats, we can’t contort our bodies to fit into whatever we like.

But what a great hiding spot! I bet no one found her until she called out for help.

Amazing, maybe one of the best to ever play the game.

Dear diary…

April 23, 2020 | jnettlebeck
Dear diary…

Day 22 in the closet…damn today was a lot of fun. It’s so weird doing the show from my tiny closet. I have way to much energy to be caged up like one of Joe Exotic’s animals. Today I learned that it takes 7 minutes for my small closet to smell like my bad coffee breath.

I also learned that my closet is 52 knuckles wide. We should measure things by body parts more often. Everyone has body parts but who the f has a tape measure when they need one? Never! The only time you should even use a tape measure is when you need to be exact, other than that use steps, use your forearm, use knuckles, a leg..for now on its knuckles or nothing for me. – that’s stupid.

I licked coffee off the counter to save a paper towel. It was such a natural reaction, I’m a little disappointed in myself. I’m a monster.

From my window I can see people eating McDonald’s french fries and I’m noticing that only the weirdest of humans eat fries one at a time. Most people go for three fries at once. I respect that move.

Ohhhhhhhh who lives in a pineapple under the sea….

– Justin
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Coronavirus must end so Big Poppa can go play with his friends

April 23, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Big Poppa loves playing with the neighbor kids around his apartment complex.

Except now due to social distancing, he can’t go see his friends. And it might be the saddest thing ever.

 

See we have to find a vaccine now. We HAVE TO!!

Big Poppa won’t be a happy pupper until we do, and we can’t let that happen.

Stay happy and healthy, and don’t forget to pet your dog.

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Michael Jordan & ’90s Bulls ‘Last Dance’ coming to Netlflix

April 23, 2020 | Kevin

If you grew up in Chicago, you know and appreciate the greatness of his Airness, Michael Jordan  and the once-in-a-lifetime Chicago Bulls. They are the talk of the not-too-active sports world right with ESPN’s ‘Last Dance’ 10-part docuseries which follows the team in their turbulent last run at a championship which premiered this past weekend. Well, if you don’t want spoilers (that’s for the really young people who don’t want to Google it) then you can wait because the whole show is coming to Netlfix in the United States in July according to Variety. 

Until then you can get the latest episodes of Sunday through the ‘worldwide leader in sports’.

For those with ESPN access, catch up on the first two episodes here.

 

Museums are fighting over who has the creepiest exhibit

April 22, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Since all museums are closed due to all of the lockdown restrictions throughout the world some are taking to twitter to keep themselves occupied.

Places like the Shedd Aquarium have their penguins roam around the empty halls, while others… um

Yeah that’s right, museums are fighting over who has the creepiest exhibit. Needless to say they all have nightmare fuel on deck to share with the world.

Really makes you think about the plot of Night at the Museum huh?

More like Nightmare at the Museum.

Chicago chefs are streaming cooking lessons for a great cause

April 22, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Some of the greatest Chicago chefs are teaming up with Goose Island to raise money for hospitality workers by streaming cooking lessons to people.

Grab a cold one and learn a recipe for a good cause!

You can find all of the info on who will be giving lessons and when they will be streaming here.

Join the fun, and help out a great cause!

Justin’s dog found himself stuck between a tree and a hard place… That’s the saying right?

April 21, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Detlef the dog somehow got himself stuck in between a tree and one of those outdoor outlet things all around downtown.

Needless to say, it was hilarious

Some one help my mans!! He stuck!!!!

Luckily, Detlef eventually escaped to see another day.

Good boy Detlef.

Cutie of the day: these cows who found a pool

April 21, 2020 | jnettlebeck

There is nothing quiet like going for a dip in the pool on a hot summer day.

These cows took full advantage of that when they stumbled upon someones personal backyard pool.

Oh yeah, classic cow in the pool.

Hey if you don’t want a cow in the pool, don’t have such an inviting pool!

GoldenHIGH: Watch a very 420 review of James Bond

April 20, 2020 | Kevin

As it is 420 and it’s now lega in IL, some marijuana content was bound to hit the web today on this high holiday which is where Comedy Central comes in with this hilarious Dope Movie recap of the 90s action gem ‘Goldeneye’. Comedian Clayton English riffs with some NSFW language (which since most of us are working from home, should be just fine) and delivers some truly enlightening points on this movie.

The best thing to come out of Goldeneye was definitely the Nintendo 64 video game.

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