It actually WAS Community for me. I tried it a few years back and it just didn’t click. I think because Joel and Pierce especially are such shitty people. Tried it again last year and loved it.
Same thing happened with The Orville. I didn’t even make it through the first episode the first time I tried it. Loved it the next time.
Sometimes it’s all about the timing in our lives or the experiences we’ve had.
I started out just wanting to listen to Tanya Tucker’s “Delta Dawn” because that song is awesome. Listened to the whole album and really liked it. Then just listened to some playlists/radio stations with that as a seed.
The Highwaymen albums are good, but suffer from 80s production. That group is a killer starting point though. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and…
I never even considered listening to Kris Kristofferson, but I’ve enjoyed his songs when they come up.
Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn… And I’m still just scratching the surface.
For the last week, I’ve been listening to classic country from the 60s to the early 80s. Anyone who defaults to “I don’t like/listen to country” is missing out.
BUT… I started a new job today, so I needed something to both boost and calm myself. First thing I thought of was the intro to “Go” by Pearl Jam, so the first half of Vs was my soundtrack this morning.
I guess on the general topic of monetizing podcasts… How Did This Get Made was in town last night for a live show. Thought I might bring my son who’s a movie buff.
The cheapest seats (ass-end back of the balcony) were $55. Priciest seats I saw were $125. Before fees. That was a REAL fast nope for me.
I absolutely want people to get paid for what they do. I’ll sub to Patreons, I’ll buy (also overpriced) merch, I’ll deal with ad and sponsor breaks… But I will be fucked if I’m going to spend $70+ per person to see a live recording of a podcast.
A whole back when I got a Miyoo Mini, I went looking for original GB games that I missed. I found Cave Noire and it quickly became my favorite ways to kill time. It’s simple (but not easy), being a Roguelike offers some variety, and it’s just fun.
Thanks. I tried it briefly along with Leon and LinkSheet (also mentioned in the comments). URLCheck is hands down the best of the bunch, but its UI is so terrible and obtuse that I can’t bring myself to have to interact with it regularly. Will keep an eye on it though!
It looks like Lèon is for sharing (outbound) links to others whereas UrlChecker handles shared (inbound) links. Is that right? Or can UrlChecker also scrub a link before I send it?
While I would gladly take more years of him being alive, Carlin had gotten really bitter in the years before his death. Where previously his rage was playful and tempered with humor and wit, his later stuff was just angry. It was a disappointing change.
I’m glad that other posters have given you a broad sample of content, and nice to see a young person chime in. I’ve never used the parental info on IMDB, but relied on Common Sense Media for some guidance. It’s tough to make recommendations based solely on age, not knowing you limits as a parent, etc. But with that said, I’ll offer a little parental input on some (my daughter is 11, but she’s also the third kid, sooo…).
Previously mentioned things:
Doctor Who - man, I wish Jodie Whittaker had gotten better writing. Rosa was a cool episode to share with my daughter. Matt Smith’s run would be my pick for younger folks. Some scary elements, but tame.
The Hunger Games - yes! As long as you don’t mind all the killing. Highly recommend the books at that age too.
The Martian - I loved it and I think it’s a good suggestion. I just wonder about the appeal to that age.
Ready Player One - fun, easy, excellent popcorn flick. My son watched it over and over.
Ones I haven’t seen in the thread:
Firefly - Reavers are a bit scary for kids, and you’ll probably need to explain Inara’s job as a “Companion,” but so good.
Jumper - Teleportation, man! Another good read at that age, too.
The Maze Runner - First movie was good, family said subsequent ones were not. Can’t speak to the books, but they were certainly popular.
Men in Black - all fluff, but still a fun movie.
And finally, I’ll close with several 80s picks that tend to skew a bit younger :
E.T. - duh.
The Explorers - kids building their own space ship. Goes off the rails in the 3rd act.
Space Camp - kids accidentally get shot into space and have to be real astronauts.
Flight of the Navigator - the kids liked this more than I expected.
The Last Starfighter - play game, be hero.
Inner Space - honestly haven’t seen this in 30 years, but loved it when I was young.
Enemy Mine - human and alien stuck in a cave have to overcome their hatred.
BTEs greatest hits album is a fantastic collection. Sure, sometimes their songs go a little too hard at trying to appeal to pop radio, but even then they’re still catchy AF and fun.
From this album, In the Blood, Rosealia, and This Time of Year are all great songs.