Intro / Preface / Extra Words
We spent a little time cleaning up our categories since our last issue, and we hope this makes for a more consistent experience for our dear readers. Introducing "TravelMASity", a dedicated section in which to place all of the links to places we would love to visit. Also, welcome "You Fancy, Huh" which will be replacing the "Random Things" category and be filled with links to weird tech and toys we probably aren't going to buy. Also also, we've added a "Further Listening" section where we can dump podcasts.
Enjoy.
Heavy Rotation
Work Out by Chance the Rapper
I'm hesitant to say this is my favorite song of the year, but that may be the truth. I have listened to this song every day since it dropped. Side note: I'm sharing a YouTube link to it whereas I usually share Spotify links. Let me know if y'all prefer YouTube for music links. - Calvin
Food
All the Eggs, in Many Baskets
There's this food author I really like on Medium. I'm going to drip in a few of his articles over the coming issues. His writing voice just really kind of sounds familiar to me but I can't really place it. -Brian
Koks, the World’s Most Remote Foodie Destination
Here's your nerdy, foody, long read. I've eaten most of the major global cuisines, many of them in their native settings. To be honest one of the weirdest was Scandinavian (no country in particular, just the region in general). I guess when its that cold and you really just have like fish and stuff you figure out unique ways to prepare it. I'm not 100% positive but I believe this article described "terroir" as applying to seafood, which is a little weird. -Brian
TravelMASity
A Literary Road Trip Into the Heart of Russia
I feel like every week I'm tempted to call out an article as one you really need to click on. I'm continually amazed in general by the eclectic richness of what ends up in here. That being said this one is fantastic and probably is the thickest slice of this week's loaf. Follow along as the author heads into the Russian countryside to track down the landscapes referenced in his favorite 19th century poet and is surprised to discover a place where time has stood still. -Brian
The Longest Miles | James White
I'm not 100% positive I haven't included this article here before but eh whatever it's fascinating if you want to know how to turn crates of yogurt purchases into free airline trips. -Brian
You Fancy, Huh
Seabreacher | The Ultimate Diving Machine
Hey Calvin did you know you can put pictures in here? -Brian
Sports (Disc Golf)
Michael Jordan's Net Worth Jumps $350 Million To $1.65 Billion
Just in case you forgot you wanted to be Like Mike. - Calvin
Follytics
Shocking absolutely no one, Facebook admits it may be bad for democracy
You know this already but this one's mine not Calvin's since apparently every other link I save is on this same topic. -Brian
I love technology (and science)
Brian and I have been looking at, test driving, and overwhelming our wives with discussions about cars lately. In fact, Brian recently pulled the trigger and finally bought a new one. In light of our recent car obsessions and realizations that we still can't afford a Tesla, here are some links about car tech. - Calvin
Surprise mini-trash-fire GOGOGOGOGO! -Brian
Further Reading
Nostalgia Glasses by Seth Morris
Yesterday was my youngest brother's birthday, so I wanted to share a post he wrote this week. Way 2 Go, Bro! This one is about old video games and how we often remember them as being better than they were (but some old games do age well). - Calvin
Opinion | Social Media Is Making Us Dumber. Here’s Exhibit A.
And now there's two of them..... -Brian
Further Listening
Podcast: Living the Stream (Fantasy Football)
Richey recommended this podcast to me since last year I employed the 'streaming' strategy for my team. I played this way by accident, but when I realized it was an actual strategy I pretended that it was all part of the plan (as one does). Check out their latest episode for some hot takes on streamers to snag late round in your upcoming draft. - Calvin