Tom Skilling cried during the Eclipse and we love him for it

August 21, 2017 | Kevin

So unless you live underneath a rock, you likely heard or checked out today’s eclipse of the sun with special eye glasses with everyone else in America. Local weatherman and television treasure Tom Skilling of WGN News was beyond excited, he was emotional during today’s midday event in the sky as seen by these videos and the online response. This lovable man cried tears of joy at the site of the sun being blocked by the moon.

During his several breaks from a Carbondale beach covering the eclipse, he referenced it as a “life-changing event” and claimed he would get his “act together” but I don’t think anyone mined it at all. Skilling has proven over his decades on the air, to be genuine example of people’s passion to know what’s going in their environment around them.

 

Total Solar Eclipse Info

August 21, 2017 | <3 Lauren

From Chicago, we can expect the first total solar eclipse in 38 years to begin at 11:54a, with 87% totality around 1:19p.

DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN WITH YOUR NAKED EYE.  If you waited this long to get eclipse glasses, you may be out of luck.

Unless you are this resourceful guy:

(kidding, of course)

Wondering how to view the solar eclipse without glasses?  Go HERE

How to take photos, videos, time-lapses

If you’re shooting with a smartphone, you don’t technically need any extra equipment, and you can do some pretty cool things with that wider shot, such as a time-lapse. But if you’re serious about photography and plan to shoot close-ups of the sun, you’ll need a solar filter for your camera to avoid damaging its lens. You will also want to pick up a tripod since it’s going to get very dark, very quickly during totality. And don’t forget your zoom lens to get a closeup of the eclipsed sun. If you’re shooting a wide shot of the scene with your smartphone or GoPro, you don’t need a solar filter. Regardless of whether you’re shooting with a smartphone or professional camera, don’t forget to capture the spectacle around you as tens to hundreds of thousands of eclipse glasses-wearing watchers look up to the sky all at once.

But the best news is no matter where you are located or what the cloud conditions are or what our eclipse glasses situation is, we can watch the total solar eclipse safely via live stream…

NASA TV, the Science Channel and the Weather Channel all will show the eclipse from various points across the country. NASA is offering a unique perspective by sending 57 high altitude balloons into the air and live streaming the vantage point to eclipse.stream.live.

Adler Planetarium is throwing a huge party today, I mean this is pretty much their superbowl, info HERE

List of other things you may not know HERE

Join me for a spacial edition of The Lockout today to celebrate the total solar eclipse starting at 11:50a

<3 @laurenoneil

Brian & Lou 08.21.17

August 21, 2017 | Nicci

What Ya Missed, Lou’s over the Eclipse, Sex Injuries and Is It Florida

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The Foo Fighters Rick-Rolled a Crowd . . .

August 21, 2017 | Nicci

Being Rick-Rolled by the FOO FIGHTERS is cool.  Being Rick-Rolled by the Foo Fighters AND RICK ASTLEY?  Priceless!

The Foo Fighters were playing the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, and Rick just happened to be on the bill as well . . . so they decided to make some MAGIC together.

They brought Rick onstage, and proceeded to rip into “Never Gonna Give You Up” . . . but they played the chords in the style of “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.  It was fantastic.

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Bits/Bytes: Week Ending August 20th, 2017

August 20, 2017 | Eric

Here’s some of the stuff you may have missed from the past week:

Killers Repurpose “The Man” for Upcoming Brawl

The Killers cut a special video promo for the upcoming Mayweather/McGregor fight, and that makes sense for a couple of reasons:  first, “The Man” fits perfectly under the machismo spirit of boxing.  And secondly, the August 26th fight takes place in the band’s hometown of Las Vegas.  Check it out.

[Billboard, YouTube]

Oops:  QOTSA Music Leaks Through Mistake

Queens Of The Stone Age are, of course, releasing their new album “Villains” on August 25th, which includes a vinyl version.  Just one problem with that:  some songs mistakenly were released on another band’s pressing.  Australian artist Gordi might find a few more sales this week due to three songs from QOTSA leaking out via her record, which now makes those versions — collector items.

[Pitchfork]

See Foo Fighters Rock The Acropolis This November

Russell gave you a taste of the Foo Fighters rocking out at the Acropolis in July.  It’s part of a special PBS series called Landmark Live In Concert, hosted by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.  Make a note in the calendar:  Dave Grohl and company’s performance will air November 10th.

[Rolling Stone]

Is There a Pattern to Panic! At The Disco?  Parody Makes The Case

Jon Fassold rose to YouTube fame with his video on how every Chainsmokers song is written.  He’s taken on other artists before, and now he takes on Panic! At The Disco.  This, Jon admits, is a little strange for him because he genuinely thinks Brendon Urie is a talented musician.  However, he’s uncovered a pattern of song writing which….if you don’t at least crack a smile, you might be taking life a bit too seriously:

[AltPress, YouTube]

Fan Trailer Gets You Set for Tonight’s ‘Game Of Thrones’

August 20, 2017 | Eric

Only a couple of episodes remain in Game Of Thrones.  Therefore, tonight’s episode should be action packed.  And it is always fun to see how fans can re imagine their favorite shows through homemade trailers.  This one from Nick Growall is made in the style of Justice League, Avengers, and/or Suicide Squad.  If it doesn’t get you hyped for tonight, it at the very least is a good primer for all that has happened leading up to now.  Enjoy.  — [eric]

[YouTube, io9/Gizmodo]

‘Nathan For You’ sets out to prank Uber on a grand scale

August 19, 2017 | Kevin

In the Season 4 trailer for the cringeworthy comedy show ‘Nathan For You’ sees comedian Nathan Fielder create socially uncomfortable chaos in Ubers with a prank involving taxi drivers. If you have not seen this show that sees Fielder also trying to sell chili to sports fans in an arena from inside his jacket, take a minute to check it out and pass up on past episodes. It’s one of the most underrated comedies on TV right now.

In season four, Nathan helps a computer repair shop earn its customers’ trust by hiring a fully asexual staff; devises a plan to sell hot chili at a hockey arena by hiding it under his clothing; and attempts to get around international tariff laws by rebranding smoke alarms as musical instruments. With his unorthodox approach to problem solving, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw the real people he encounters into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.

Fielder is not a guy to mess with. He launched his own line of windbreaker jackets, and he did out of spite. He explained more during in 2015 itnerview with CONAN.

 

 

TRIPLE H BODYSLAMS JIMMY FALLON THROUGH A TABLE!

August 19, 2017 | Kevin

With WWE’s Summerslam taking over Brooklyn this Sunday, it may not have been the best time for ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon to crack wise about ‘the Game’ Triple H. During his always funny ‘Thank You Notes’ segment the former SNL star made a joke about the former WWE Champion “for sounding less like a WWE superstar and more like an extra strength hemorrhoid cream.” This prompted the King of Kings to appear and body-slam ‘Fallon’ through his desk to the roar for the studio audience!

If you are a big WWE fan, check out my live-tweeting of everything #Summerslam tomorrow : @kevkellam

here is the full segment with the Thank You jokes included

Seth Rogen celebrates the 10th anniversary of ‘Superbad’ with trivia

August 18, 2017 | Kevin

Seth Rogen celebrated the 10th anniversary of his teenagers-turned-bad ass movie ‘Superbad’ on Twitter today. He shared some trivia and reveals how old McLovin is now. Speaking of age, this makes me feel OLD. Beware there are some NSFW words.

 

Chuck E. Cheese breaking up the creepy robot band

August 18, 2017 | Kevin

Chuck E. Cheese, the place that kids want their parents to go so they can spend money on games to win things that are worth a dime while those parents drink beer and eat ‘pizza’, yes that place is breaking up their robot bands. The company will phase out the cartoony animatronic robot bands that have long been staple of the family restaurant chain which has sold itself as a place where “a kid can be a kid”. Yes, these robot animals now come off as creepy and many are breaking down as you can see in these videos.

“It’s the biggest thing we’ve done for the look and feel of Chuck E. Cheese for two decades,” the company’s CEO told the press this week. “The kids stopped looking at the animatronics years and years ago, and they would wait for the live Chuck E. to come out.” No matter how much Chuck E. Cheese and their customers have turned against these dead-eyed monsters, they still have some very faithful fans who have spent a lot of time and money to collect anything from the band as seen in this documentary ‘The Rock-afire Explosion’.

CBS is reporting that Millenials are to blame for the death of Chuck E. and his band.

.the restaurant chain is looking to reengage families and kids with a “modern experience,” said CEC Chief Executive Tom Leverton. The redesigned locations also feature a dance floor where a live Chuck E. comes out to shake a leg with children. The animatronic bands were shown the door with the new design.

“It’s the biggest thing we’ve done for the look and feel of Chuck E. Cheese for two decades,” Leverton said. “The kids stopped looking at the animatronics years and years ago, and they would wait for the live Chuck E. to come out.”

I mean this really swore off the whole robot band craze for me….

Eat Travel Rock 08.18.17

August 18, 2017 | Nicci

Sometimes you’re just in the mood for something different.  Maybe one night you feel like getting dressed up and hitting the town while heading out to a swanky spot, while other times you want to cozy up at your friendly and delicious neighborhood trattoria.  Kelly Rizzo has 3 spots to appease whatever your mood may be.

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Brian & Lou 08.18.17

August 18, 2017 | Nicci

Lou’s eyebrows, What Ya Missed, Brian crosses his legs like a girl, Pete Holmes and Getting misdiagnosed

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NEW MUSIC ALERT! LCD Soundsystem “tonite”

August 17, 2017 | Kevin

LCD Soundsystem have one of the most anticipated alternative releases of the year in the upcoming album ‘American Dream’ and yesterday they posted this fresh funky tongue-in-cheek dance track called “tonite”. The song oozes a groove by a drum machine beat, thick synthesizers lines, and satirical lyrics about modern hipster music culture that James Murphy has made a career out of it. It’s got this great progression, the second the song starts you are on the LCD Soundsystem ride and your hips will shake, your head will bob right away.

Check out our weekly new music discovery show QUEUED UP with Walt Sundays 7-9pm on 101WKQX or listen to the podcast.

STAR WARS: Obi Wan Kenobi getting his own solo movie

August 17, 2017 | Kevin

Variety reported today that Disney is in development on a new Star Wars standalone movie to feature Obi Wan Kenobi, the Jedi master who has been featured 6 Star Wars movies. The mentor character was played by Alec Guinness in Episodes 4-6 and then by Ewan McGregor in Episodes 1-3. Kenobi is the Jedi knight who trained Anakin Skywalker (before he became Darth Vader) and would later train Luke Skywalker. Sources in Variety’s report claim it’s not clear if this will be the next standalone SW film.

It’s not clear where the story will take place chronologically but director “Billy Elliot’s” Stephen Daldry has already be set to handle the production.Disney has been developing more SW films that act outside of the ongoing series allowing them to do prequels like last year’s ‘Rogue One’ and the upcoming Han Solo film before the next big ‘Episode’ movie is released.

Ewan McGregor was asked about whether or not he would return to the role of Kenobi, and he expressed that he would love to do something that would involve the bridge between Guiness’s Kenobi and his Kenobi in the chronology. In this video interview from March of last year, McGregor teased that he was “very interested” in doing it and he could not openly say whether or not he was speaking with Disney executives about the possible film.

 

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