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Book Review: Too Sweet — Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution
Book Review: Too Sweet — Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution
Back in 2010, I ran social media for a small, local independent wrestling organization in Tampa, Florida. All-Star Wrestling of Florida…
Michael Lortz
Jan 22, 2023
I did not make Barack Obama’s End of Year Book List
I did not make Barack Obama’s End of Year Book List
Former US President Barack Obama is an avid reader. Since at least 2016, he has published two lists of books he is reading — a summer list…
Michael Lortz
Dec 28, 2022
Been a while …
Been a while …
It has been a long time since I wrote something on this publication. A few months, if I am not mistaken. So what’s new?
Michael Lortz
Nov 29, 2022
My debut novel Curveball at the Crossroads links and reviews
My debut novel Curveball at the Crossroads links and reviews
My debut novel, Curveball at the Crossroads, has gotten great reviews in the year since it was published. Click the links to find the book…
Michael Lortz
Oct 14, 2022
Curveball at the Crossroads Audiobook Available Now!
Curveball at the Crossroads Audiobook Available Now!
I realized that I have not discussed my debut novel’s audiobook on this blog.
Michael Lortz
Jun 3, 2022
Curveball at the Crossroads Available Everywhere!
Curveball at the Crossroads Available Everywhere!
I am super happy to announce my debut novel Curveball at the Crossroads is now available everywhere! It has been a long road to get the…
Michael Lortz
Dec 4, 2021
My first WrestleMania moment in 34 years
My first WrestleMania moment in 34 years
When I was a kid, I was a big fan of the WWF. In the glory days of the mid-1980s, Hulkamania was in full effect. Every Saturday, I watched…
Michael Lortz
Apr 17, 2021
Curveball at the Crossroads interview with Ryan Whirty
Curveball at the Crossroads interview with Ryan Whirty
Ryan Whirty is a baseball researcher and writer. Among his many writing pursuits is his blog HomePlateDontMove, a Negro Leagues Baseball…
Michael Lortz
Feb 18, 2021
Down with the Dogecoin
Down with the Dogecoin
A few months ago, I finally decided to invest in cryptocurrencies. I figured I would get in on the fun and throw a few bucks in a digital…
Michael Lortz
Feb 8, 2021
Santa Claus possibly killed in Kazakhstan crash?
Santa Claus possibly killed in Kazakhstan crash?
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Michael Lortz
Dec 27, 2020
Curveball at the Crossroads Book Trailer
Curveball at the Crossroads Book Trailer
All great media needs a great trailer. A video that gets the audience pumped, gets them so excited they will line up around the block to…
Michael Lortz
Dec 14, 2020
Curveball at the Crossroads Available Now
Curveball at the Crossroads Available Now
BUY CURVEBALL AT THE CROSSROADS HERE.
Michael Lortz
Nov 22, 2020
Meeting the Fake Randy Meisner
Meeting the Fake Randy Meisner
A few months ago, UltimateClassicRock.com wrote an article about the tale of Lewis Peter Morgan, a man who impersonated Eagles bassist…
Michael Lortz
Nov 9, 2020
A Journey to Hatchet City Part 1: Carnival of Carnage
A Journey to Hatchet City Part 1: Carnival of Carnage
My first venture into the immense catalog of the Insane Clown Posse begins at the beginning at the Carnival of Carnage, ICP’s 1993 release…
Michael Lortz
Nov 3, 2020
Not So Serious Movie Review: Werewolf of Washington
Not So Serious Movie Review: Werewolf of Washington
Tonight’s cinematic misadventure was Werewolf of Washington (1973), a political satire/horror starring Dean Stockwell (Quantum Leap).
Michael Lortz
Nov 2, 2020
Not So Serious Movie Review: The Black Godfather
Not So Serious Movie Review: The Black Godfather
Tonight’s movie was The Black Godfather (1974). An African-American crime boss uses black militants to help push the Mafia out of their…
Michael Lortz
Oct 31, 2020
2020 Reboot of Trading Places
2020 Reboot of Trading Places
Trading Places is a comedy classic. Starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, and Jamie Lee Curtis, the movie explores race and social status…
Michael Lortz
Oct 26, 2020
Review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Over a year ago, I wrote what I thought should happen in the 9th episode of the Skywalker Saga. It was the first time I prognosticated how…
Michael Lortz
Jan 8, 2020
What I learned downloading my Facebook information
What I learned downloading my Facebook information
Facebook is a super social net.
Michael Lortz
Sep 30, 2018
The Star Wars Sandbox and The Last Jedi: Why #NotMyStarWars Means #NotMySandbox
The Star Wars Sandbox and The Last Jedi: Why #NotMyStarWars Means #NotMySandbox
I have been perusing a lot of Star Wars media lately. I’ve been reading Strategy Strikes Back (review coming soon), watching some fan-made…
Michael Lortz
May 19, 2018
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