John Reecer
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Journalist. Louisville📍Football, Basketball, and Movies. Hopeful/Hopeless Notre Dame Football and Kentucky Basketball Fan. “Gratitude makes optimism sustainable.” Dudes Rock.
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Wake Up Dead Man and the Fight Against Christian Nationalism
(Spoilers ahead for WAKE UP DEAD MAN)
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Been a long time, but I finally wrote something up!
Went long on why WAKE UP DEAD MAN works so incredibly well as a rebuke of Christian Nationalism. Even got a little personal! Read if you'd like.
Went long on why WAKE UP DEAD MAN works so incredibly well as a rebuke of Christian Nationalism. Even got a little personal! Read if you'd like.
The main problem with Stranger Things is for three and a half seasons, the things were…strange! They didn’t explain the villains, so we didn’t need to ask
As soon as they started to do so in Season 4, people then wanted *everything* answered perfectly
That’s how you bite off more than you can chew
As soon as they started to do so in Season 4, people then wanted *everything* answered perfectly
That’s how you bite off more than you can chew
January 6, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The main problem with Stranger Things is for three and a half seasons, the things were…strange! They didn’t explain the villains, so we didn’t need to ask
As soon as they started to do so in Season 4, people then wanted *everything* answered perfectly
That’s how you bite off more than you can chew
As soon as they started to do so in Season 4, people then wanted *everything* answered perfectly
That’s how you bite off more than you can chew
The best movie podcast did an awesome project where they named the best 25 movies of the century
In their debate of what should make it, it took an hour to mention Lord of the Rings and one of the hosts said they didn’t remember anything that happens in those films
None made it. I’m on full tilt
In their debate of what should make it, it took an hour to mention Lord of the Rings and one of the hosts said they didn’t remember anything that happens in those films
None made it. I’m on full tilt
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The best movie podcast did an awesome project where they named the best 25 movies of the century
In their debate of what should make it, it took an hour to mention Lord of the Rings and one of the hosts said they didn’t remember anything that happens in those films
None made it. I’m on full tilt
In their debate of what should make it, it took an hour to mention Lord of the Rings and one of the hosts said they didn’t remember anything that happens in those films
None made it. I’m on full tilt
Around 7 weeks ago, I made a very stupid prediction over drinks with friends and said the Super Bowl would be Jaguars vs. Seahawks, so let's run with that
Think JAX wins the AFC if they beat the Bills. If they don't, Pats win the conference
NFC, it's either SEA or Rams, I'll go with Seattle
Think JAX wins the AFC if they beat the Bills. If they don't, Pats win the conference
NFC, it's either SEA or Rams, I'll go with Seattle
January 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Around 7 weeks ago, I made a very stupid prediction over drinks with friends and said the Super Bowl would be Jaguars vs. Seahawks, so let's run with that
Think JAX wins the AFC if they beat the Bills. If they don't, Pats win the conference
NFC, it's either SEA or Rams, I'll go with Seattle
Think JAX wins the AFC if they beat the Bills. If they don't, Pats win the conference
NFC, it's either SEA or Rams, I'll go with Seattle
Oh dear
January 5, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Oh dear
Everyone — say hello to the newest ambassador to Venezuela, John Harbaugh!!!!
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Everyone — say hello to the newest ambassador to Venezuela, John Harbaugh!!!!
High-key, that’s karma for DK being suspended for two games somehow
Don’t think this game is even a thing if the NFL doesn’t do what they did. Glad it didn’t cost Mike Tomlin his job
Don’t think this game is even a thing if the NFL doesn’t do what they did. Glad it didn’t cost Mike Tomlin his job
January 5, 2026 at 4:37 AM
High-key, that’s karma for DK being suspended for two games somehow
Don’t think this game is even a thing if the NFL doesn’t do what they did. Glad it didn’t cost Mike Tomlin his job
Don’t think this game is even a thing if the NFL doesn’t do what they did. Glad it didn’t cost Mike Tomlin his job
GOOG GOOGLY MOOGLY
January 5, 2026 at 4:32 AM
GOOG GOOGLY MOOGLY
LAMAR RUN FOR THAT!?!!!?
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 AM
LAMAR RUN FOR THAT!?!!!?
CAN NO ONE COVER ANYONE!?!?!!!!
OHHHHH NOOOO HE FELL DOWN
OHHHHH NOOOO HE FELL DOWN
January 5, 2026 at 4:25 AM
CAN NO ONE COVER ANYONE!?!?!!!!
OHHHHH NOOOO HE FELL DOWN
OHHHHH NOOOO HE FELL DOWN
Yeahhhhh, now you need those timeouts 😂😂😂😂
Legitimately, this is gonna come off as aggressively over-thinking it
But idk if the touchdown is even worth it if you wasted all your timeouts on it…
But idk if the touchdown is even worth it if you wasted all your timeouts on it…
January 5, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Yeahhhhh, now you need those timeouts 😂😂😂😂
Legitimately, this is gonna come off as aggressively over-thinking it
But idk if the touchdown is even worth it if you wasted all your timeouts on it…
But idk if the touchdown is even worth it if you wasted all your timeouts on it…
January 5, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Legitimately, this is gonna come off as aggressively over-thinking it
But idk if the touchdown is even worth it if you wasted all your timeouts on it…
But idk if the touchdown is even worth it if you wasted all your timeouts on it…
OH NO DISASTER!!!! WHAT A BAD IDEA MIKE TOMLIN!!!
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 AM
OH NO DISASTER!!!! WHAT A BAD IDEA MIKE TOMLIN!!!
Ohhhhh nooooo Tomlin don’t take that timeout!!!!!
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Ohhhhh nooooo Tomlin don’t take that timeout!!!!!
They really outdid themselves with this one 😂
How on Earth do they put Packers-Bears on Prime, and the Texans-AFC North on Monday night football?? Chargers Pats gets Sunday night??
Just complete disrespect to the Jaguars and Josh Allen, good lord
How on Earth do they put Packers-Bears on Prime, and the Texans-AFC North on Monday night football?? Chargers Pats gets Sunday night??
Just complete disrespect to the Jaguars and Josh Allen, good lord
January 5, 2026 at 2:58 AM
They really outdid themselves with this one 😂
How on Earth do they put Packers-Bears on Prime, and the Texans-AFC North on Monday night football?? Chargers Pats gets Sunday night??
Just complete disrespect to the Jaguars and Josh Allen, good lord
How on Earth do they put Packers-Bears on Prime, and the Texans-AFC North on Monday night football?? Chargers Pats gets Sunday night??
Just complete disrespect to the Jaguars and Josh Allen, good lord
Lol, Tomlin finally makes good 4th down decisions annnnd it’s probably gonna get him fired
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Lol, Tomlin finally makes good 4th down decisions annnnd it’s probably gonna get him fired
Man, this one is sorta unfair
It’s not like he was good, but going 16-18 over two seasons with a terrible quarterback situation? Other franchises would beg for that
He also helped out that draft pick situation by winning 3-straight at the end! Replacement better be legit
It’s not like he was good, but going 16-18 over two seasons with a terrible quarterback situation? Other franchises would beg for that
He also helped out that draft pick situation by winning 3-straight at the end! Replacement better be legit
BREAKING NEWS
Rap: Falcons fire Raheem Morris.
Rap: Falcons fire Raheem Morris.
January 5, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Man, this one is sorta unfair
It’s not like he was good, but going 16-18 over two seasons with a terrible quarterback situation? Other franchises would beg for that
He also helped out that draft pick situation by winning 3-straight at the end! Replacement better be legit
It’s not like he was good, but going 16-18 over two seasons with a terrible quarterback situation? Other franchises would beg for that
He also helped out that draft pick situation by winning 3-straight at the end! Replacement better be legit
That ball shall never lie
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
That ball shall never lie
THATS A TERRIBLE CALL!?!?!?
Something has gotta be done about NFL referees, good lord
Something has gotta be done about NFL referees, good lord
January 5, 2026 at 1:26 AM
THATS A TERRIBLE CALL!?!?!?
Something has gotta be done about NFL referees, good lord
Something has gotta be done about NFL referees, good lord
Very biased here, but why wouldn’t Jaguars vs. Bills be the Saturday night game?
Obviously the 2 big NFC matchups get Sunday and Monday night. And the Panthers won’t get it. That leaves Jax/Buff, NE/LAC, and Hou/AFC North
Easy choice should be to go with the 13-win team playing Josh Allen
Obviously the 2 big NFC matchups get Sunday and Monday night. And the Panthers won’t get it. That leaves Jax/Buff, NE/LAC, and Hou/AFC North
Easy choice should be to go with the 13-win team playing Josh Allen
January 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Very biased here, but why wouldn’t Jaguars vs. Bills be the Saturday night game?
Obviously the 2 big NFC matchups get Sunday and Monday night. And the Panthers won’t get it. That leaves Jax/Buff, NE/LAC, and Hou/AFC North
Easy choice should be to go with the 13-win team playing Josh Allen
Obviously the 2 big NFC matchups get Sunday and Monday night. And the Panthers won’t get it. That leaves Jax/Buff, NE/LAC, and Hou/AFC North
Easy choice should be to go with the 13-win team playing Josh Allen
Veryyyyyy intriguing situation now at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft
With the first 2 picks going to the Raiders and Jets, those will be QBs. Question now is will Dante Moore come out with little experience to play for the Jets?
Cause if he doesn’t….who will be the quarterback the Jets take???
With the first 2 picks going to the Raiders and Jets, those will be QBs. Question now is will Dante Moore come out with little experience to play for the Jets?
Cause if he doesn’t….who will be the quarterback the Jets take???
January 5, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Veryyyyyy intriguing situation now at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft
With the first 2 picks going to the Raiders and Jets, those will be QBs. Question now is will Dante Moore come out with little experience to play for the Jets?
Cause if he doesn’t….who will be the quarterback the Jets take???
With the first 2 picks going to the Raiders and Jets, those will be QBs. Question now is will Dante Moore come out with little experience to play for the Jets?
Cause if he doesn’t….who will be the quarterback the Jets take???
Deeply funny that with the Burrow injury season, the Bengals get a Top 10 pick to help rebuild quickly, only to have the…..Chiefs pick one spot in front of them 😂
Seriously, I have no idea why Zac Taylor should still have a job tomorrow
Seriously, I have no idea why Zac Taylor should still have a job tomorrow
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Deeply funny that with the Burrow injury season, the Bengals get a Top 10 pick to help rebuild quickly, only to have the…..Chiefs pick one spot in front of them 😂
Seriously, I have no idea why Zac Taylor should still have a job tomorrow
Seriously, I have no idea why Zac Taylor should still have a job tomorrow
Yeahhhhh I think what the Eagles did today was very stupid
Good luck with the 49ers!
Good luck with the 49ers!
January 5, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Yeahhhhh I think what the Eagles did today was very stupid
Good luck with the 49ers!
Good luck with the 49ers!
Becoming very likely the Jaguars will be rewarded for going 13-4 and winning the division by….
Playing Josh Allen in the first round. Which doubly stinks cause I follow a ton of good fans of the Bills on here and I’m not gonna be able to be calm toward them next weekend 😂
Playing Josh Allen in the first round. Which doubly stinks cause I follow a ton of good fans of the Bills on here and I’m not gonna be able to be calm toward them next weekend 😂
January 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Becoming very likely the Jaguars will be rewarded for going 13-4 and winning the division by….
Playing Josh Allen in the first round. Which doubly stinks cause I follow a ton of good fans of the Bills on here and I’m not gonna be able to be calm toward them next weekend 😂
Playing Josh Allen in the first round. Which doubly stinks cause I follow a ton of good fans of the Bills on here and I’m not gonna be able to be calm toward them next weekend 😂