Washed Weekly: Cats, Spurs, Horns
Big weekend on the diamond and hardcourt.
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The Shit I’m On
I’ve been on some new shit lately, so it’s time for another edition of The Shit I’m On, where I discuss the different shit I’m on. This will not include shit I’ve already been on, mind you, only new shit I’m on at the moment. It could be TV shows, a newly-discovered band, a new sick activity or hobby, or some sneakers. Anything is on the table really. If it’s some shit I’m on, I’m sharing it with you.
Let’s dive in.
Netflix’s Recommended Section
I don’t know what it is, man, but Netflix knows me better than my loved ones do. That algo is absolutely locked in right now and showing no signs of slowing down. Hit after hit just dropping right on my head.
Love & Death: banger
The Hunt: lowkey banger
Beef season 2: sneaky banger
Love on the Spectrum: heartwarming banger
Keep feeding Daddy, Netty.
Getting in Bed Early
I’m in a love affair with my bed. My son HATES going to bed. Hates it. I did, too, at his age. The older we get, the more we love it. I love going to sleep so much now that I like to pregame it by getting in bed crazy early to let the excitement brim until I finally crash. I’m talking about three and a half hours of watching TV in bed before it’s night night time. It’s so sick.
I get to wake up and drink bingbong in bed, too.
Pony Bradshaw
I’m adding this band because it feels underground enough that I feel like I’m putting you on some new shit you don’t even know about yet. I could be wrong. Not sure. These guys rock, though.
Here go three song recs for you:
Nathan Bess
And anotha one for y’all. This one is about being addicted to cocaine so let’s skip the jokes and listen to the song.
Couch Naps
There’s nothing like melting into the couch to watch a two hour movie, dozing off 15 minutes in, then waking up to rolling credits. Best movie ever. Or maybe getting horizontal after a couple lunch beers then settling in for the final round of the Byron Nelson and watching absolutely none of it. Who won? I don’t care. Great tourney, gentlemen. That’s the stuff I’m on right now.
New Balance ‘Made in USA’ 990v4s
I’ll keep it a buck with everyone. I went to the New Balance website to get the model number of the new shoes I recently acquired, which I love and have gotten a billion compliments for, but I was distracted by the 990v4s so now I’m going with them instead of the ones I actually own. The colorway (I hate this term) of these jawns is “moonbeam with cloud blue and magic blue.” Magic blue? Sure.
I do not own these yet. That’s my official disclaimer. These are heat, though. Can’t wait to be on them and in them. Now I need to find the right time to let some people in my life know before Father’s Day. Look for the back of these at the next function as I leave with your girl.
Baseball Glove Break-in Videos
Now that I’ve brought my old high school glove back to life, which Instagram has seemingly figured out about me, they’ve targeted me as a guy who likes to watch brand new gloves being broken in. And they’d be right.
They’re soaking these things in water now. My dad used to throw mine in a microwave for a couple minutes then park his truck on it overnight. We’ve come a long way. I can’t get enough seeing these things leave the shelf at Dick’s and become game ready in a short 60-second clip.
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What I’m Cooking, Drinking, And Watching This Weekend
by Dave
What I’m Cooking
First, a follow-up on the much-discussed hanger steak from a few weeks ago. We got it done, but it wasn’t easy. Were you aware that hanger steak may not be readily available at your favorite butcher? My HEB guy told me to check the Westlake location, as it’s a “wealthier location” and more likely to have hanger. Damn, dude! I was unaware I was seeking out such a premium cut. Now I know. Luckily, I didn’t have to venture over to the Beverly Hills of Central Texas to find hanger steak, as my local Central Market came through. And the results…were mixed.
The flavor was there. A mixture of garam masala, ancho chili, pepper, and some coffee grounds to boot delivered its end of the bargain. Where I got into trouble was the temp. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t scorch it, but I would have loved a more even cook. And full disclosure: I had to toss it back in the skillet to appease some members of the household. Nothing wrong with that! Not everyone goes full caveman like me. We will be running it back at some point, but not this weekend. I’ve got a clean docket this weekend with a forecast conducive to ripping one on the smoker while I drink a Modelo. I’ll let you know.
What I’m Drinking
Assuming the Spurs force a game 7, probably like 8 beers with Micah and co. on Saturday night. I’m writing this Thursday with a tepid level of confidence they’ll take game 6 at home this evening. I won’t be heartbroken if they don’t, as I am not a Spurs fan and would actively root against them in almost every other scenario, but I do want to get out with Hard Money Micah. To be completely clear, I did live in OKC for 3 years during the 2009-2012 era Thunder. Those teams were sick and had me terrified that they’d be running the league for years to come. But it didn’t work out that way at all, and now we’re here, over a decade later, and they’re on the cusp of creating a dynasty built on Lou Dort hurting people, SGA exploiting the rules, and Chet dressing like an asshole. Nico Harrison should have a statue outside the Paycom Center. People forget! This is on him, too.
What I’m Watching
Like many of you, I’ll be dialed into that College Station Regional as the Cardiac Cats from Texas State take on USC. A younger version of myself would just drive a couple hours east to hit this game up, but sadly, that man doesn’t live here anymore. I will, however, have two beers and act like I’ve been following them closely this entire season. Eat ‘em up!
And Saturday, you already know I’m planning on watching a game 7 in a packed bar with fellas. I’m looking for a complete beer commercial experience that includes high fives, pitchers getting poured, wings covering every inch of the table and sauce dripping off the corner of my mouth. Hungwy! Boy, am I gonna look stupid if they lose game 6. Don’t care! I look stupid for a living. Maybe I’ll take a swing at Paradise season 2. Does it get better? It’s rare that I’ll completely bail on a show without giving the next season at least an episode or two.
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