January 2012
4 posts
“Breezy pop and R&B station 96.3 Now will be reborn Sunday as adult Top 40...”
– So am I the only TV guy without my own radio show? And when is someone going to give me a radio show? (via mediation)
December 2011
8 posts
Thank you, Al Halstead
What a delight to open a letter today calling me:
“fat” “gutless” “scum” “spineless loser” “total loser” “your as bald as a monkeys rearend and just as ugly” “Your a few sandwichs short of a picnic lunch!” “I’m a retired special ed teacher and your truly retarded as I’ve ever seen.”
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I think I might have gone too far in replying to an email from someone complaining that there isn’t enough attention being paid to Christmas. That “Happy Holidays” replaced Merry Christmas. I told the viewer that my fellow Christians need to stop whining. It’s too needy. Jason’s History Lesson:
There was a time in December when people just said, “Hello.”...
Stop using your kids as political pawns. Stop making your 8-year-old carry an anti-abortion sign. Stop forcing your 3rd grader to go confront Michele Bachmann. Stop it.
November 2011
7 posts
Because everyone in my family is on Facebook, and enough are on Twitter, is this tumblr the appropriate place to complain about the in-laws? Just asking.
Fimoculous: Your 5 Favorite Things for the Next 5... →
For years, sons have been the beneficiaries of nepotism. Thank goodness famous daughters are finally getting their due.
fimoculous:
Five things that intrigue me right now:
1) Daughterly Nepotism. Oooooh, boy. Chelsea Clinton, Jenna Bush, and Meghan McCain now all work for work for NBC. This makes me miss the 30 Rock cafeteria!
2) The Bipolar Reactions that Lana Del Rey Elicits. Watch the...
Why do people who hate my work subscribe to my Facebook page? Get a life, people.
October 2011
11 posts
WatchTrying out Tout to get webcam replies to Good Questions. Anyone have some Halloween questions for me?
Tradeoffs
As adults, we make tradeoffs. To work as an ER doctor, you give up your nights. You agree to be on call. You work holidays. To work as a business leader, you might have to keep some secrets. Bite your tongue when trying to recruit a new client.
Journalists make tradeoffs. We don’t put bumper stickers on our cars or campaign signs in our front yards. We don’t get to speak the truth at...
Bill Clinton To David Letterman: Occupy Wall... →
Clinton also gave the answer on raising taxes on the rich that Governor Dayton and President Obama might have better luck selling: Not now. But when the economy recovers: yes.
Drink of the Week: Oliveto Cocktail →
This is one of my favorite drinks right now at Marvel Bar. Oliveto 2 oz. dry gin 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz. simple syrup (2:1 sugar:water) 1/4 oz. Licor 43 (available at most well-stocked liquor stores) 1/2 oz. full-bodied extra virgin olive oil (Hanson uses Almazara Perales from Spain) 1 fresh egg white Ice cubes Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: rocks Combine all ingredients, except...
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Jason Derusha Y u no answer my good question? - Y... →
Who made this? Brilliant.
September 2011
11 posts
Plan My New York City Eating Trip
I’m planning a trip to New York City, largely to eat. We’ll be there Thursday September 29 - Sunday October 2.
If you’re a New York City restaurant genius - help me out! Tentative plan:
Thursday, September 29 Lunch L’Ecole culinary school DBGB ($24 3-course) 2:30 pm: Late Night with David Letterman Taping (starts at 3:30pm) Dinner Torrisi Italian...
What Your Twitter Bio Says About You →
jessicachu:
“Intern at [PR firm or company with “Communications” in its title].” You’re a just-out-of-college female in DC or NYC who wears business casual and retweets @whitegirlproblems at least twice a week.
“Now that Markie got a hair transplant and it seems to work, that’s your...”
– From today’s viewer mailbag, not sure which is funnier: the fact that someone wrote to me suggesting I get a hair transplant, or the fact that he thinks the station would pay for it. (here’s what Sprinkles are)
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Kyle Webs: Facebook's Secret Lists Revealed →
kylewebs:
It’s no surprise that Facebook’s keeping track of who we interact with the most, but it is somewhat shocking that they’d leave that file for you to see on every Facebook page. What’s even more shocking is that they track all your interactions ever with anyone else on Facebook, even former friends…
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It's official: I'm now kind of a big deal. →
Just got promoted to weekend anchor at WCCO. Mainly Sunday nights, some Saturdays when they need me.
August 2011
8 posts
“An observation now that you are not in the studio, is that Mark Rosen seems like...”
– I always appreciate viewer emails.
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Last night I met a friend for a drink, and only had one drink and then didn’t wait for my wife to say “We have to go.” I said, “We have to go.” Which is really not a big deal for most people, but it is a big deal for me.
Just thought you should know.
My WCCO blog where I try not to freak out about... →
WatchIf you haven’t seen this video of Ellen Degeneres crashing our weather forecast, do yourself a favor and check it out. I love how Mike Augustyniak stays on task. Because weather is serious science.
New Yorker freelancer scores coup with account of... →
This is an extraordinary story.
July 2011
9 posts
“I’d also suggest that you not buy any silliness about how real fans stick...”
– Solid assessment of the Minnesota Twins by Howard Sinker of the Strib